Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 26,865, for Jesse Perry, Massachusetts

SERVICE
NUMBER
Continental (Mass.) Perry, Jesse Mary
No. 26,865
CONTENTS

See letter Aug. 19. 1839 to W. Freeman -
Maiche - 3,590
Mary Perry,
widow of Lepe Perry,
who was a pensioner under the Act of 18 th Mar. 18 th and who died on the 17 th December 1832 of Washington in the State of Maine who was a P.M. in the County commanded by Captain Jackson of the Regt. commanded by Wm R. Dyer in the M a p y line for 2 years
Inscribed on the Roll of Maine at the rate of 80 Dollars & Cents per annum, to commence on the 4 th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 25 th day of July 39, and sent to A. G. Lane, Machias, Me.
Arrears to the 4 th of Mar. - $ 240.00
Semi-annual allowance ending 40.00
$ 280.00
{ Act July 7, } 1838.
Recorded by R. Burdin Clerk, Book A Vol. 15 Page 19.

Maria D.
John Perry
of the state of New York who was a Private in the regiment commanded by Colonel James M'Clay of the Pensylvania Key-Stone Battery at the time, for the term of three years .
scribed on the Roll of the state of New York at the rate of 12 Dollars per month, to commence on the 1st of May 1861
Certificate of Pension issued the 1st of July 1861 and payable to  James M'Clay  Colonel  James M'Clay  Q.M.
Arrears to 4th of July 1861 semi-annual arrears ending 31st Dec 1861  $32.54
(Revolutionary claim) Act 18th March, 1818.
[Signature]

12.400 12400 Maine
Jesse Perry
of Steuben in the state of Dist of Maine who was a private — in the regiment commanded by Colonel Wm. Keyes of the Massachusetts line, for the term of 3 years .
inscribed on the Roll of Maine — at the rate of Eight Dollars per month, to commence on the 3 rd of May 1819
Certificate of Pension issued the 1 st of July 1819 and sent to James Campbell Esq. Narragansett — Mr.
Arrears to 4th of semi-ann. all'ce ending 4 Sept 1819 $ 32.54 From 29/30 4/30 Dollars 32.54
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
Continued

Notification sent to Jonah Harris Esq 31 July 1820. Matthias Name.
Col. S. H. ... Esq

Abigail Perry Bearn may the 4. 1726 Sarah Perry Bearn August the 13. 1729 Nathan Perry Bearn February the 23. 1791 John Perry Bearn April the 11. 1795 Levi Perry Bearn may the 2. 1798 Hulda Perry Bearn November the 16 Nancy Perry Bearn June the 1 Jesse Perry Bearn December 22. 1809
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Jesse Perry
Lee's Rept - Transf
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On this Co.
H Jackson Rept
30 May. 29/31.
3 mo 29/30
— 24.00 7.48 1.06 32.54
Rolls
Wm R. Lee.
Feb 14. 77 - 3 years - reduced 1/3 Nov 78 - restored to rank upon full back time. Disc 8 20 May 80 -

Jesse Perry of the town of Sherburn in the County of Washington and Commonwealth of Massachusetts on oath do testify and say that I enlisted into the service of the United States in the Spring of the year 1777 in the Revolutionary War I was enlisted in the town of Boston by Frederick Daws a Captain in Col. Wm. Lee's Regt in the Massachusetts Line I was transferred from Col. Wm. Lee's Regt to Col. Henry Jackson Regt in Captain Williams's Artillery Company where I served out my term of enlistment which was three years I was discharged in Morris town by Col. Henry Jackson. I received an h...
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
WASHINGTON, ss.
May 3 d
A. D. 1819.
IT appearing to my satisfaction that Jesse Perry the Subscriber to the annexed declaration, sworn to before me, did serve in the Revolutionary War against the common enemy, as stated in said declaration. I now transmit the testimony in the case with the proceedings had thereon, to the Secretary of the Department of War, pursuant to the direction of the Act, entitled, "An Act to provide for certain persons, engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the Revolutionary War;" the testimony and proceeding in the premises being the declaration aforesaid, with the accompanying documents marked together with this Certificate.
Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the Circuit Court of Common Pleas, the third Eastern Circuit of Massachusetts, to be hereunto affixed.
James Campbell
Judge of the Circuit Court of Common Pleas for the third Eastern Circuit of Massachusetts.
N, ss.
May 3 d
A. D. 1819.
I am satisfied that the above named Jesse Perry by reason of his reduced circumstances in life, is in need of assistance from his country for support.
James Campbell
Judge of the Circuit Court of Common Pleas for the third Eastern Circuit of Massachusetts.
To the Secretary of Department of War.

I Jesse Perry of the town of Sherburn in the County of Washington and Commonwealth of Massachusetts on oath do testify and say that I enlisted into the service of the united in the Spring of the year 1777 in the revolutionary war I was enlisted in the town of Boston by Frederick Daws a Captain in Col d Wadsworth's Regt in the Massachusetts Line I was transferred from Col d Wadsworth's Regt to Col d Henry Jackson Regt in Captain Williams's Co py Company where I served out my term of enlist- ment which was three years I was discharged in Morris town by Col d Henry Jackson. I received an honorable discharge from Col d Henry Jackson which by time or accident I have lost and am now sixty years old and living in Fitchburg and standing in need of assistance from my Country for my support Jesse Perry
Washington Jp: May 3 d 1819 then the above named Jesse Perry made solemn oath to the truth of the above Declaration by him Signed before me James Campbell Judge C.C. Common Pleas the third Eastern Circuit Massachusetts.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court on this thirtieth day of June A. D. one thousand eight hundred and twenty
Jonah Harris
{ Clerk of the Circuit Court aforesaid for said county of Washington
Lydia Perry
4 12.400
from
Sept. 10/49

STATE OF MAINE.
Circuit Washington ss. At the Circuit Court of Common Pleas for the Eastern begun and holden at Macias within and for the county of Washington on the Fourth Tuesday of June and by adjournment from A. D. 1820 before the Honorable James Campbell Esq. one of the Judges of said Court.
On this Twenty Seventh day of June in the year above written, personally appeared in open Court, the same having "the power of fine and imprisonment," and being a Court of Record for said county of Washington  Jesse Perry aged Sixty Three years, resident in Steuben in said county, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath declare that he served in the Revolutionary War as follows, viz. as a Musman in the company commanded by Capt. William North in the Regiment commanded by Colonel Henry Jackson in the line of the State of Massachusetts on the Continental Establishment, as is more particularly mentioned and described in his original declaration, made on the Third day of May  A. D. 1819 , and on which said declaration his Certificate of Pension, numbered 12,400 was granted. And I do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18th day of March, 1818; and that I have not since that time by gift, sale, or in any manner disposed of my property, or any part thereof, with intent thereby so to diminish it as to bring myself within the provisions of an Act of Congress, entitled "An Act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States, in the Revolutionary War," passed on the 18th day of March, 1818: and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me, any property or securities, contracts, or debts due to me; nor have I any income other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed, and by me subscribed; that my occupation and ability to pursue the same, together with the number and other particulars of my family, are in fact and in truth as is particu- larly described below, also subscribed by me.
Jesse Perry
Sworn to and declared, on the 27th day of June  A. D. 1820. }
BEFORE James Campbell one of the Judges of said Court.
SCHEDULE of the real and personal estate, (necessary clothing and bedding excepted) belonging to me the subscriber, viz:—
One Cow
Jesse Perry

SCHEDULE of the family residing with me Jepe Perry who by occupation am a Husbandman & day laborer which I am little able to pursue by reason of  infirmary
   NAMES. AGES. Capacity of each to contribute to their support.     My Wife, Mary - 54 yrs able to do a little   1 Son Jepe - 11 yrs half his own Support   Daughter, Nancy 15 Could support herself could she be spared by her mother, to go out to Service    Jepe Perry
Washington ss. I Jonah Harris Clerk of the Circuit Court of Common Pleas (3 d eastern Circuit) for said county of Washington do hereby certify, that the foregoing oath, and the schedules thereto annexed, are truly copied from the Record of the said Court; and I do further certify, that it is the opinion of the said Court that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule, is  Seventy five dollars and  cents.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court on this thirtieth day of June A. D. one thousand eight hundred and twenty
Jonah Harris Clerk of the Circuit Court aforesaid for said county of Washington

Perry
3494 Mary Perry
July 7. 1838
3590
Me
m 85. d 32.
adm d 2 years fri 85
No deduction
A. G. Lane Esq Machias Me

State of Maine ss
On this seventh day of November A D 1838, personally appeared before the Hon. John C. Gabbott, Judge of the Court of Probate in and for the County of Washington and State of Maine said Mary Perry a resident of Pembec, in said County aged Seventy two years, who being first duly sworn according to Law, did on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the Act of Congress passed July 7 th 1838 — That she is the widow of Jesse Perry, late of said Pembec deceased, who was a Soldier in the Revolutionary war, and who was a Pensioner of the United States under the Act of
— She further declares that she was married to the said Jesse Perry on the eleventh day of August in the year seven hundred and eighty five — That her husband the aforesaid Jesse Perry died on the seventeenth day of December, eighteen hundred and thirty two — That she was not married to him prior to his leaving

Leaving the service, but the marriage took place previous to the first of January, nineteen hundred and ninety four, and at the time above stated - that she has remained a widow ever since the period of her husband's death as will more fully appear by reference to the proofs hereunto annexed -
Mary her + Perry mark Witness J. H. Freeman
Plenary and subscribed on the day and year before written -
Before J. C. Talbot,

I Robert Moore of Penobscot County of Washington State of Maine certify and say that I have been well ac- quainted with Mary Perry (whose maiden name was Mary Gristail) the widow of Jesse Perry late of said Penobscot, and have been acquainted with her for fifty five years past I was present at her marriage with the said Jesse Perry, which took place on the month of August in Number House this called Bellows Penobscot seventeen hundred and eighty five or eighty six in Number House then called, now Penobscot or the House where Mr. Judson Smith now lives She was married by Alexander Campbell Esq, a resident of said the House - All the witnesses of said marriage are dead but myself. I further certify that said Mary Perry is the widow of the said Jesse Perry who was a Revolution- ary soldier and who as such received a Pension from the United States - and that said Mary Perry has remained a widow since the death of her said husband Jesse Perry
Washington J Dec 10 1839
Robert Moore
Subscribed & sworn to the day & year above written
Before me M c Elman Just of Peace

I hereby certify that I am personally acquainted with the with or named Robert Moore, and the statement under oath , is entitled to full credit
J. P. Freeman, R
I Jacob Torrey of Pembec, County of Washington, State of Maine certify and say that I have been acquainted with Mary Perry the widow of Jesse Perry late of Pembec and have been acquainted with her for fifty years, and that until the death of said Jesse Perry she was re- puted to be the law his lawful wife - I was at the funeral of said Jesse Perry, who died in Pembec about six years ago - I know that said Jesse Perry was a Prisoner of the United States

Notes as a Revolutionary Soldier and I was frequently empowered by him to draw his pension and did receive it for him. He was a tenant on my farm for about twelve years - There is one other Mary Perry in my ancestry in Hinton, and I know that the one now in question is the widow of the identical Jesse Perry above described, and mentioned in the deposition of Robert Moore, and that she has remained a widow ever since the death of her said husband Jesse Perry                      Jacob Townley -
Washington Nov 20 1830
Person to be described the above day & year
Before me W. Freeman J. P. D. C.
I hereby certify that I am personally acquainted with the above named Jacob Townley, and that his statement under oath is entitled to full credit.
W. Freeman

I the subscriber Register of the Court of Probate for the County aforesaid, do hereby certify that the foregoing contains all the proceedings of said Court in the matter of the application of Mary Perry for a Pension. — In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & the seal of said Court, this 26th day of November A.D. 1838. Albert G. Lane

Ray WIDOW, &c.
File No. 26865
Mary Perry Wid of Jesse Perry Brn Mass line
Act July 7th 1838
Index : Vol. P , Page 124
[Arrangement of 1870.]

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Seto A. L. June, Apr. 6:
'39 -
act 7 July '38

I William N Shaw testify and say that the foregoing persons are the Children of Jesse Perry (late of Pledges and a Rev Calonary Soldier now deceased) and Mary Perry widow of the said Jesse Perry - that they are all now living and I am acquainted with them all and have known them from Children - that the above is the Family record kept by the said Jesse Perry, as stated to me by the said Mary Perry who gave the same to me, and from the handwriting I have of said Jesse Perry's hand writing I believe and have no doubt the above was written by him
Wm N Shaw
Washington June 30 1839
Subscribed
and sworn to
Before me J. Green