Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 17,604, for John Newcomb, Massachusetts

SERVICE
NUMBER
Mass.
Newcomb, John.
S. 17, 604
carded
CONTENTS

Maine 27.570
John Merrill
Washington in the State of Maine who was a Corporal in the Co commanded by Captain Pease of the Reg commanded by Col Fortin in the Mass troops for 7 mo 6 days
inscribed on the Roll of Maine the rate of 26 Dollars 40 Cents per annum, commence on the 4th day of March, 1834.
Certificate of Pension issued the 27 day of Aug 1834 and sent to Thayer Lubec Maine
Swears to the 4th of March 1834 79.20 Emeant. allowance ending 13.20 92.40
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
recorded by Atkins Clerk,
book F Vol. 1 Page 38

13.519
John Newcomb
April 8 th 1833
By 11.12.14.
13.319.
P. 322.
Aug st 4 No 1833
7m o 6 dcp Cephal
$26.47
Sol o Thayer Eyr Sube Me

BRIEF in the case of John Vincent of Cotuit in the State of Maine (Act 7th June, 1832.)
 1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? Over Court  2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?  3. How old is he? 80 years  4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed. 
   Period. Duration of Service. Rank. Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served.   Years, Months, Days.     1775 In 1 Private Gen. Col. Little   1776 June 8 6 Sergt Col. Peaseon Col. Folsom   1777 Corporal Col. Barr Col. Little  
 5. In what battles was he engaged? Bunker Hill  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Cape Ann Massachusetts  7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditional evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? Traditional  8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? Correct 
I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
Richard Catts Examining Clerk.

John Newcomb - application for a Pension 13.510 Sept. 27. 1832 28.

State of Maine County of Washington
On this twenty seventh day of September 1832 personally appeared before the Judge of the Court of Probate for said County now sitting John Newcomb of Eastport in said County aged eighty years who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7 1832.
That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers & served as herein stated - On the first day of May 1775 he enlisted for twelve months in Capt Nathaniel Collins's Company; Warner's Light Infantry - He then resided & enlisted at Cape Ann - Marched to Cambridge & arrived there the day of Bunker Hill battle - Joined Col. Little's Regiment - Collins being made Major Warner became Captain - Stationed at Cambridge but a few days - then marched to Prospect Hill & commenced throwing up breastworks - working days & standing guard a night. After the time of service (one year) expired he went home.
In June 1776 he again enlisted for eight months & served the time out at Cape Ann - Was made a sergeant in about a month & served in that capacity the rest of the time.
His Captain's name was James Pearson

& the Company belonged to Col o Foster's Regiment. In 1777 he then resided in Amherst having removed there during the winter. The first of April of that year he volunteered to go to the Army of the United States on the North River. - Marched to Boston & joined Col o Little's Regiment - Captain James Barr commanded the Company - Marched from Boston to Albany - This declarant was detached with some hundred, of others to go & relieve Fort Stanwix then besieged by the British - Gen. Arnold commanded the Detachment. - Having relieved the Fort returned back to Stillwater. This Declarant then joined the Artillery under Major Benner - Then marched to Saratoga & assisted in the taking of Burgoyne. From Saratoga he marched down River fifteen miles - then back to Albany. At Albany this Declarant was appointed to drive General Gats' Baggage Waggons home - This determined the time of his enlistment viz eight months - This was the last service as a soldier that he performed - After that he went a privateering.
He was born in Cape Ann in the year 1751. The record of his age is at Cape Ann in the town registry - He has resided at Eastport for the last thirty years; - before that, he lived at Machias State of Maine & New Bedford Massachusetts - Never rec'd a written discharge.
He knows of no one that can testify to his revolutionary services - Horatio G. Babb & William Chaloner can testify to his

character for veracity & then belief in his Revolution ary services
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present & declares that his name is not on the pension roll of the Agency of any State.
John S. Crompton
Sworn to & subscribed the day & year aforesaid
John Dickinson Judge
We Horatio G. Balch & W m Chaloner resident at Lube do hereby certify that we are well acquainted with John S. Crompton of Eastport who has subscribed & sworn to the above declaration—that we believe him to be eighty years of age—that he is respected & beloved in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the Revolution & that we concur in that opinion
H. G. Balch
William Chaloner

is reported & believed in the single instance... a soldier of the Revolution & that we concur in that opinion
H. G. Balch
William Chaloner
sworn & subscribed the day & year aforesaid
John Dickinson Judge
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion after the investigation of the matter & after putting the interrogatories presented by the War Department - that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary soldier & served as he states. And the Court find the certifiers - that it appears to them that H. G. Balch and William Chaloner - residents of Lube (formerly a part of Eastport) who have signed the preceding Certificate are credible persons & that their statement is entitled to credit
John Dickinson Judge
State of Maine
County of Washington
I, Aaron L. Raymond Register of the Court of Probate for the County of Washington do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of John Kennebec for a pension.
In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this twenty ninth day of September A.D. 1832.
Aaron L. Raymond Register

. and 1812 Wars Section MCS/eel
June 4, 1929
Mrs. Simon Miller Wellington Illinois
Madam:
I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S.17604, it appears that John Newcomb was born in 1751, on Cape Ann, Massachusetts.
While a resident of Gloucester, Massachusetts, he enlisted May 1, 1775, and served one year in Captains Nathaniel Collins' and Warner's Companies, in Colonel Little's Massachusetts Regiment.
He enlisted in June, 1776, and served eight months as sergeant in Captain Pearson's Company in Colonel Foster's Massachusetts Regiment.
Having moved to Amesbury, Massachusetts, he enlisted the first of April, 1777, in Captain James Carr's Company, Colonel Little's Massachusetts Regiment; he went to the relief of Fort Stanwix after which he joined the artillery under Major Bannister, assisted in the capture of Burgoyne and served eight months in all.
I used service claimed by soldier rather than that shown in Mass State report of Col. Wm. Coas who served with soldier, as could not verify evidence supplied from either source. W.P. S

He stated that afterward he "went a privateering", but gave no details of this service.
He was allowed pension on his application executed September 27, 1832, at which time he was living in Eastport, Washington County, Maine, and he stated that he had previously lived at Newburyport, Massachusetts, and Machias, Maine.
There are no data relative to family.
The above noted is the only soldier by the name of John Newcomb that is found on the Revolutionary War records of this bureau.
Respectfully,
EARL D. CHURCH Commissioner.

in reply to your request of _____, received _____ statement of the military history of John Newcomb of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pen- sion on file in this Bureau. 17624
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     May 1 1775 1 year Michael Collins Richd Mass.   Warner   June 2776 8 mo sergeant James Warren Richd   Aug 1777 8 mo John Stark Richd   John Stark Richd   John Stark Richd  
Battles engaged in, _____ Residence of soldier at enlistment, Newton Mass Date of application for pension, Sept 27 1832 Residence at date of application, Wadsworth Me. Age at date of application, 70 Remarks: Received that after his death his widow, in her application, stated that he was a further pensioner in Mass.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.

17604 INVALID.
1913 Mch. 27. Hist. to Mrs. Ella N. Spangel. c 1913 Mch. 29. Mrs. Annette Newcomb c 1929 June 4. Hist. to Mrs. Simon Miller M.C.S.
File No. 17604
John Newcomb 1913 Mar 29
Act: June 7 th 02
Index:—Vol. 1 , Page 274
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Marine
John G Edward Esq Commissioner of Pensions Washington

London July 16 1834
Sir
I wrote to the Honorable Mr Jarvis to obtain from the Pension Office a certificate for John Newcomb for such time as he had proved service
Mr Newcomb is willing to accept a pension for such time as he has proved service - but reserves to himself the right to demand more when he shall obtain further proof. It is presumed this "intimation" from the claimant is all that is demanded by your letter of the 7th July.
I have the honor to be very respect- fully your obed Servt
John Maynard
P.S. I presumed that Mr Jarvis has sent my letter to your office - In that I signed Mr Newcomb; wish to have a certificate sent for service satisfactorily made out - Mr Newcomb knows well that he served 8 months in Little's Regiment in 1777 - but thinks it possible his first time of duty in that Regiment was not so long as he at

first thought. He does not relinquish this claim but shall proceed to Gloucester as soon as he can obtain from his country the letter that he is desired to be entitled to obtain, if time has not swept away his proof - what will satisfy the Department S. P.
Yours truly
John N. [unclear]

Ms. Aug 22 o .
John G. Edwards Esq Commissioner of Pensions Washington

John L. Belward Esq
Salina Augt 13/1894
Sir,
I have been claimed by Mr John Newcomb to inform you that he relinquishes his claim to services in 1775 & 1777 - & wishes you to read on his certificate for what services he has proved, viz 7 mo 6 days
I must enter my solemn protest ag t this determination of the Pension Office - to cut a claimant off from all possibility of proving further services merely from inconvenience to the office - Even now I think Mr D may say " non in hanc foreclera veni "
Your obt Servt
J. R. [unclear]

Department of the Interior Commissioner of Pensions. Washington D.C.
Dear Sir—
Would you
Kindly furnish a record of the pension granted to John Newcomb a soldier of the Revolution who was born in Cape Ann Mass 1754-

Married in Newbury 1776 to Ann Chase — He died at Eastport — Maine Sept 1837 — While re- siding at Cape Ann Mass. He enlisted, May 1775 — in Capt Nathaniel Collins Co — Marched to Cambridge and arrived on the day of the Battle of Bunker Hill. In 1776. He enlisted in Capt William Pearson's Co — Col. Porter's Regt —

April 1777 he joined Capt. James Carr's Co - Col. Little - was under Genl Arnold at The Siege of Fort Stanwix He joined the Artillery under Major Dannister and was present at The capture of Genl Burgoyne -

H was taken prisoner while serving on a privation
Very Resp-
Ella Newcomb Spang 1560 Race St Denver Colo-
Mar 13 th 1913

Dept. of Interior, Com. of Pensions, Old War and Navy Dept., Dear Sir;—
Would you kindly furnish a record of the pension granted to John Newcomb, a soldier of the Revolution, who was born at Cape Ann, Mass., 1757. Married in Newbury 1776 to Anne Chase.
He died at Eastport Me. Sept. 1834.
While residing at Cape Ann Mass. he enlisted May 1775 in Capt. Nathaniel Collins Co. marched to

Cambridge, and arrived on the day of the battle of Bunker Hill.
In Jan. 1776, he enlisted in Capt. Wm Pearson's Co. Col. Porter's Regiment.
In Apr. 1777, he joined Capt. James Carr's Co. Col. Little.
Was under Gen. Arnold at the siege of Fort Stanwix.
He joined the artillery under Maj. Bannister and was present at the capture of Gen. Burgoyne. Was taken prisoner while serving on a privateer.
Kindly send reply to the address below.
Yours truly, Annette Newcomb 2435 Alcott, Denver, Colo.
Mar. 17, 1913.

Wellington Illinois
Jan 7 1929.
Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.C. Gentlemen,
I am very anxious to become a member of the D.A. and am writing to find out if I may from you. You can tell me anything about the war record dates and places of enlistment if they drew a pension and after their death who they were paid to.
(1) John Mercer private Carr's Co 9th Massachusetts Regiment Commanded by James Wesson. He enlisted May 1777 for 8 mos then enlisted for 3 years was promoted Corporal Sept 6-1776

John Newcomb (No 2) enlisted May 23 - 1877 for 3 yrs at Amesbury Mass —
John Newcomb private Captain Jacob Schmeads' Co 2d Pennsylvania Reg Commander by Colonel Walter Stewart My grandfather was the son of Elisha Newcomb, and he was the son of John Newcomb.
Thanking you for all Fast Farms Yours Sincerely
Mrs Simon Miller Wellington Idaho Spry Co.

Dept of Interior, Boulder, Colo.
I am very very glad to become a member of the D. A. R. and am wondering if I could get some help from you.
Can you tell me any thing about John Newcomb only private Co 9th Mass. Regiment under Colonel James Wesson enlisted May 23-1861. I wonder if he might be the husband of Abigail Young - and son of Elisha Newcomb who married Rebecca Lewis.
I have reason to believe that John Newcomb was the father of my great great grandfather,
I have a little information on three John Newcombs.

(2) John Newcomb enlisted May 23 1877 - from the town of Amesbury Mass. diserted Mar 1 - 1879.
(3) John Newcomb - Co 2d Pennsylvania Regiment - Did any of the the veterans know Hankus you
I am sincerely
Mrs Simon Miller Wellington
Ills Luz. Co.

I William Boas of Gloucester, State of Massachusetts, aged 81 years on oath testify and say, that in 1775 I was intimately acquainted with John Newcomb who lived within 50 rods of my fathers and were play mates together when boys and who for many years past has resided in Eastport Maine. I well recollect of said Newcomb enlisting as a Soldier and marching from this town with a company to Cambridge within a few days after the battle of Lexington; but my memory does not serve me, who the Captain of the company was. The term of time I cannot clearly recollect; but according to the best of my recollection and belief he remained there until the spring or some time in the early part of the year 1776, when he the said Newcomb enlisted in a company of Sea Coast Guards commanded by Capt. W m Pearson, stationed in said Gloucester, where we served together several months. And when serving together, I remember of his relating many circumstances and things which took place while he remained in the army at Cambridge and Prospect Hill; and further this deponent sayeth not
William his Boas mark
commonwealth of Massachusetts
Essex ss. On this twentieth day of September, Eighteen hundred and thirty three, before me William Ferson Notary Public, by legal authority admitted and sworn and dwelling in said county personally appeared the above named William Boas, who in my presence subscribed and made oath to the truth of the foregoing certificate by him signed. I further certify that said Boas is known to me as a credible person and his statement entitled to credit
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my Notarial Seal the day and year above written.
William Ferson, Not y Public

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, August 29 th 1833.
I hereby Certify, That, from an examination of the Books and Documents, relating to Military Services in the War of the Revolution, which remain in this Department, it appears that the name of John Newcomb is borne on the rolls of Captain William Pearson's company in Col o . Joseph Foster's Regiment stationed at Gloucester, Ms. for the defence of the sea coast; that he enlisted as a Corporal on the 10th day of January 1776 and served in said capacity until the 15 th day of August 1776, both days inclusively and was paid for 7 months & 6 days service. Et o Edward D. Bangs Secy

Washington ss
Before me Sol. Thayer, a Jus- tice of the Peace within & for the County of Washington State of Maine I know his Bond of Qualification in said County the being duly sworn deposes & saith that he is a Minister of the Baptist denomination - that he is acquainted with John Hudson & that he believes him to be over seventy years of age - & that he is generally reputed in the neigh- borhood where he lives to have been a sol- dier of the Revolution.
Given Oct 7 1837
Phinehas Bond
Before me Sol. Thayer
State of Maine ss
Washington County ss.
I Aaron G. Raymond Clerk of the Judicial Courts within & for the County of Washington do hereby certify that Solomon Thayer is a Justice of the Peace within & for said County and that the above signature purporting to be his is genuine. —
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set the seal of the Court and subscribed my name this 15 th day of October, A.D. 1837 —
Aaron G. Raymond Clerk as aforesaid