Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 21,915, for Jesse Paine, Massachusetts

SERVICE
NUMBER
Mass.
Paine, Jesse
S 21,915
CONTENTS

9200 - Vermont
S.G. Heaton M
Jesse Paine of Linnshire in the State of Ver- who was a Pri - in the Com commanded by Captain Colb - of the Reg commanded by Col. Key - in the Massa- time for State troops 9 mo
Inscribed on the Roll of Vermont at the rate of 50 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 8 day of April 1833. and Lieut. John W. Smith Chelsea. Vt -
Arrears to the 4th of March '33 $600 00 Semi-ann. allowance ending Sept. 33 150 00 $750 00
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832 }
Recorded by E. D. Buel Book 6 Vol. 3 Page 83

No 2566
Vermont
   No. Name Rank Company Reg't Date Place Remarks     1 John D. Dyer Private A 1st Vt. Inf. Apr 19 Washington   2 James M. Dyer Private A 1st Vt. Inf. Apr 19 Washington   3 William H. Dyer Private A 1st Vt. Inf. Apr 19 Washington   4 Charles H. Dyer Private A 1st Vt. Inf. Apr 19 Washington   5 George H. Dyer Private A  1st Vt. Inf. Apr 19 Washington  
I hereby certify that the within is a true and correct list of the names of the officers and soldiers who have been mustered into the service of the United States from the State of Vermont, and who are entitled to pay from the State of Vermont.  Given under my hand at Montpelier, Vermont, this 10th day of April, 1861.  J. P. Kirtland Adjutant General

BRIEF in the case of Saps Paine of Linnshire  County of Orange in the State of Vermont (Act 7 June, 1832.)
 1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? Court  2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?  3. How old is he? 73  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. As a Gen.     July In 1777 6 Private Capt Silas Cobb. Lt Bates Coln Hays & Genl Spencer   Jany 1778 3 do Capt Morse. Lt Billings  
 5. In what battles was he engaged?  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Foxborough, County of Norfolk, Massachusetts.  7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditionary evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? Traditionary & Living  8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? Correct 
X  Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
James Melvin Examining Clerk:

Jesse O'Leary Vernon No 2.566 V.L.
Jesse O'Leary No 2.566
advent 9 th Nov $30
Please to make an turn to John W Smith Chelsea, Orange Co Vermont

State of Vermont, ORANGE COUNTY ss.
At Chelsea in said County on this 21 day of August
A. D. 1832, personally appeared in open Court, before Hon. Titus Hutchinson  Daniel Cottle & Thomas Jones Justices of the Court
the Court of said Orange County, now sitting, being a Court of Record Jesse Paine a resident of Verplank in the County of Orange and State of Vermont, aged 73 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 and known as Lincoln State . - That he enlisted, or volunteered in the Company commanded by Capt. Silas Cobb . Lieut. Bates . & Ensign Allen in the Regiment commanded by Col. Hays in the Massachusetts line according to his best recollection. That at the time he entered the service of the United States he resided in Foxborough in the County of Worfolk & State of Massachusetts . That he entered the service of the United States in the month of July 1777 (but - cannot recollect the day of the month) for the term of six months. That he was mustered at Dorchester in Massachusetts . That he was marched to Black Point & there stationed a short time. From thence to Little Compton in Rhode Island . From thence to Old Point  Newport (now Newport ) & from thence to Barrington . Rhode Island where he remained until he was dischar- ged verbally as all the troops were then discharged. That his discharge was six months from the time he entered the service and was about the first of January 1778. at Barrington aforesaid. That there were 12 Regiments then in Rhode Island . all under the command of General Spencer .
Also that in the month of January 1778 after being at home from the Rhode Island Campaign about ten days as near as he can recollect a call was made for troops to go to Boston & General Burgoyne & his army as prisoners of war & to guard Boston . That he immediately enlisted, or volunteered in the Company commanded by Capt. Morse & Lieutenants Bellings . That he cannot recollect of belonging to any regular Regiment to which he belonged nor can he recollect any of the superior officers who then commanded at Boston , tho' he once knew them, & that he knows of no person living who was in this last Campaign at Boston with him or no evidence either documentary or oral other which he can produce. That he entered the Company of the Morse same time in the month of January 1778. for three months and marched immediately to Boston neck, so called, and was there occupied in working but remained after was in Roxbury . Cambridge . Charlestown as a guard for the term of three months when he was verbally discharged at Roxbury in the vicinity of Boston aforesaid in the State of Massachusetts same time in the month of April 1778. That at each of the above periods of entering the service, he resided in Foxborough aforesaid. That it is impossible for him at his advanced age distinctly to recollect whether the troops with which he enlisted and was classed were called Continental troops . or State troops . but his impression is that they were called State Troops on the Massachusetts line - That he has no documentary evidence nor does he know of any testimony for General Green - except the Depositions of Salmon Cobbs Benjamin Cobb & John Cottle .
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever, to a pension or annuity, except the present, and declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of the agency of any State. or any that
Sworn to, and subscribed, the day and year aforesaid. Jesse Paine H. E. G. H. Langhlin Clerk
W. Calvin Noble Minister of Gospel

and in Roxbury, Cambridge, Charlestown or as a gunner for the term of three months when he was eventually discharged at Roxbury in the vicinity of Boston A.D. in the State of Massachusetts same time in the month of April 1778. that at each of the above periods of entering the service he enlisted in Fayborough A.D. that it is impossible for him at his advanced age distinctly to recollect whether the troops with which he enlisted and was classed were called Continental troops or State troops. but his impression is that they were called State Troops on the Massachusetts line - that he has no documentary evidence nor does he know of any testimony by General Greene - except the Depositions of Solomon Goble & Benjamin Goble
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever, to a pension or annuity, except the present, and declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of the agency of any State, or any other
Sworn to, and subscribed, the day and year aforesaid.
Jesse Paine
H. E. Gt. Laughlin Clerk
We Calvin Noble Minister of Gospel residing in Chelsea in said County of Orange and Josiah Dames residing in the said Chelsea hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Jesse Paine - who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration, and that we believe him to be 73 years of age; that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
H. E. Gt. Laughlin Clerk
Sworn to, and subscribed, the day and year aforesaid.
Calvin Noble
Josiah Dames
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion after the investigation of the matter and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary soldier, and served as he states. And the Court further certify that it appears to them that Calvin Noble - who has signed the preceding certificate, is a Presbyterian resident in Chelsea in said County, and that Josiah Dames - who has also signed the same, is a resident in the same place, and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
H. E. Gt. Laughlin Clerk
I H. E. Gt. Laughlin Clerk of the Court of Orange County - aforesaid, do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Jesse Paine for a pension. In Testimony whereof I hereunto set my hand and seal of Office, this 24th day of August A. D. 1832.
H. E. Gt. Laughlin CLERK.

I now all Then by these Presents that S , Earl P. Paine of West Fairlee in the county of Orange and State of Vermont Son of Jesse Paine late of said County deceased
do hereby constitute and appoint Stephen Thomas of West Fairlee in said County my true and lawful attorney for me and in my name to prosecute the claim to the arrears of Pension which was due to my late Father Jesse Paine deceased under the act of June 7 th 1832 - (This power of attorney to be irrevocable) to a Pension under the act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832
Witness my hand and seal this 3 rd day of January 1857.
Earl P. Paine
STATE OF Vermont } Be it Known, that on the 3 rd day of COUNTY OF Orange } Jan'y 1857, before the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace, in and for said County, duly authorized by law to administer oaths and to take acknowledgments, personally appeared Earl P. Paine above named, and acknowledged the foregoing power of attorney to be his act and deed.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand the day and year last above mentioned.
John G Eastman Justice of Peace.
I, Earl P. Paine of West Fairlee in the County of Orange and State of Vermont of lawful age depose and say that I am the Son of Jesse Paine who was a Pensioner under the act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832, at the rate of $30. per annum. That the said Jesse served as a Yamster in the State of Connecticut as he has been informed and truely believes and he asks for a reexamination of his case under agency of Stephen Thomas of West Fairlee VT
Earl P. Paine
Sworn to and subscribed this 3 rd day of January 1857.
Before me,
John G Eastman Justice of Peace.

State of Vermont } I Barnum Martin Clerk of Orange County } Orange County Court within said County do hereby certify that John G. Eastman whose name is attached to the within in his own proper hand writing is and was a Justice of the Peace at the date thereof & full faith and credence is due to his attestations as such
In testimony whereof I hereunto set my hand and affix the Seal of said Court at Chelsea this 5th day of January A.D. 1857
R. Martin Clerk
Power of Atty before Rain W. Residence under act June 7. 1832
Stephen Thomas West Fairlee Vt.

November 27, 1928
Mrs. A.E.Fox 309 E. 19th Avenue Columbus, Ohio
Madam:
I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S.21915, it appears that Jesse Paine, while residing at Foxborough, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, enlisted and served as a private with the Massachusetts Troops as follows:
From July, 1777, six months in Captain Silas Cobb's Company, Colonel Keyes' Regiment and was in General Spencer's expedition to Rhode Island; from January, 1778, three months in Captain Morse's Company.
He was allowed pension on his application executed August 21, 1832, at which time he was living in Vershire, Orange County, Vermont, aged seventy-three years.
In 1857, a son, Earl P. Paine, resided in West Fairlee, Orange County, Vermont, and stated that his father was then dead but gave no specific date of death, and there are no further data as to children.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.

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I John Cobb of Mansfield in the county of Bristol & Commonwealth of Massachusetts do testify & say that I was acquainted with Jesse Paine formerly of Foxborough in the county of Norfolk & State aforesaid & that in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred & seventy seven, he the said Paine served in the war of the Revolution & in the Company commanded by Silas Cobb belonging to the Regiment of Col. Hyes; that the said Paine was in the same company with me; that the fore part of the time then said company was stationed at Pader's Ferry, from thence we marched to Little Compton, from thence to Obidick's Neck, so called at that time, now called Wrightford, in Rhode Island, from thence to Providence where he the said Paine was discharged. As to the length of time I cannot recollect.
John Cobb
Mansfield July, 9, 1832.
Bristol ss. July 9 1832 Then personally appeared the above named John Cobb & made solemn oath that the above statement by him subscribed is just & true.
Before me, Roland Green, Justice of the Peace in & for the county of Bristol.
This may certify that the subscriber is well acquainted with the above named John Cobb & that he is a respectable man & credible witness.
Roland Green

John C. Dyer Esq.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Mr. Dyer. I James Sprout clerk of the County of Commonwealth Please for said bond of Bristol, acknowledge certify that Richard Dyer Esq. whose signature is subscribed to the within certificate, is a Justice of the peace in & for said bond, and duly qualified to administer oaths.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the hereinafter bond this tenth day of July, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty two.
James Sprout

I Salmon Cobb of Mansfield in the county of Bristol & commonwealth of Massachusetts on oath do testify & say that in the summer of the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred & seventy seven (according to my best recollection) I together with Jesse Paine formerly of Foxborough in the county of Norfolk & commonwealth aforesaid, served six months, as private soldiers, in the Revolutionary war against the common enemy, that we belonged to the company commanded by Silas Cobb, in the Regiment commanded by Col. Hyes, in the Massachusetts line, that we were marched at first to Rhode Ferry, where we were stationed a short time, from thence we were marched to Little Compton in Rhode Island, from thence after a short stay to Oldick's Newtown, then called, now Wickford, & from thence after a short time, we were marched to Providence, where I with said Paine after the six months service were discharged, according to my recollection in December.
Salmon Cobb
Mansfield
July 8. 1832.
Bristol July 9. 1832 Then personally appeared the above named Salmon Cobb & made solemn oath that the above statement by him subscribed is just & true, before me Roland Green Justice of the Peace in & for the county of Bristol.
This may certify that I am acquainted with the above named Salmon Cobb & that he is a respectable man & creditable witness
Roland Green

Richard D. Webb
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
ss. I James Sprout, clerk of the court of common pleas, for said county of Bristol, do hereby certify that Roland Greene Esq., whose signature is affixed to the within certificate, is a Justice of the peace in for said county, and duly qualified to administer oaths.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said court, this tenth day of July, in the year of our Lord Eighteen hundred & thirty two.
Ja. Sprout

I Benjamin Cobb of Mansfield in the county of Bristol & Commonwealth of Massachusetts testify & say upon oath, that That I served in the Revolutionary war against the common enemy, in the summer of the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred & seventy seven, according to the best of my recollection, That Jesse Paine formerly of Foxborough in the county of Norfolk & state aforesaid served as a private soldier with me in the company of Silas Cobb in the Regiment command- ed by Col. Fayer in the Massachusetts line; That we were at first marched to Rhode Ferry, where we were stationed a short time from thence we were marched to Little Compton in Rhode Island, from thence we were marched after a short stay to Old Point Comfort, then called, now called Wickford, from thence we were marched to Providence, where after a service of six months, I with the said Paine were discharged.
Benj Cobb
Mansfield July 9. 1832.
Bristol ss July 9, 1832. Then personally appeared the above named Benjamin Cobb & made solemn oath that the above statement by him subscribed is just & true.
Before me Roland Green Justice of the Peace in & for the county of Bristol
This may certify that the subscriber is well acquain- ted with the above named Benj. Cobb & that he is a respectable & creditable witness
Roland Green
Mansfield July 9. 1832.

Con. 1866 Ag. 26
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
I James Sprout Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for said County of Bristol, do hereby certify that Richard Green Esq. whose signature is affixed to the within Certificate, is a Justice of the Peace in and for said County and duly qualified to administer oaths.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court, this tenth day of July, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty-two J. Sprout

Rec. Sec. m
WAR DEPARTMENT
WASHINGTON
In reply refer to
April 18, 1919.
Pension Office, Washington, D. C.
Sir:
Can you give me the gray record of one Jesse Paine, who served in the Revolutionary War, and was a life pensioner? He lived the greater part of his life in Vershire, Vermont, but died at Chelsea, Vermont, December 13th, 1848.
Thanking you in advance, I am
Very truly yours,
(Mrs) Edna Paine Duval
Room 223 G-D Building, Government Dormitories,

Columbus. O.
Feb 20 th , 1928
Pension Dept.
I am writing for information in regard to an ancestor who drew a pension after the Revolutionary war. I wish to use this for the D.A.R. and know of no other way I can get this information only through the Pension Dept. The ancestor was Jesse only one Paine son of Edward Paine. Died at Chelsea. Vt. in 1848 & drew a pension.
I am asking this Dept to verify this for me as I am grateful to you for any help you can give me.
Yours Truly
Mrs A E Fox
309 E-19 th Ave
Columbus. O.

DR. WALDO F. SAWYER 109 SOUTH 7TH STREET
INTER-STATE 32 A BELL 63 X
VINELAND, N. J., July 5 th 1914
Hon. Commissioner Pension Washington D.C.,
Dear Sir:
Will you kindly give me information concerning the military service of Jesse Paine during the war of the Revolution 1775 to 1783. I think that he was born in Vermont 1759. He died at Chelsea Vt. 1848.
Yours Truly,
Waldo F. Sawyer

4/
U. S. Commissioner of Pensions Dear Sir:
Will you please inform me if I can get the following facts verified concerning one Jesse Paine. (Son of Edward) born March 18 th 1759, and died Dec 13 th 1848, at Chelsea Vermont. He was born in the State of VT and served as a Soldier in the Revolutionary War.

And was a Pensioner
Please inform me what the cost will be to get these facts verified
Very Respectfully
Sarah Elkins Howard 983 Jackson Boulevard Chicago
Nov 23, 1900

PENSION U. S. FEB 12 1897 OFFICE.
OLD WAR & NAVY FEB 15 1897 J. T. H. B.

Mr. Ames has made the study of forged and disputed handwriting a specialty for more than twenty-five years, during which over 1200 cases have come under his inspection.
202 Broadway, New York City.
Feb. 11, 1897.
Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:--
Will you kindly furnish me a copy of the record of service of Jessie Paine , a soldier and pensioner in the War of the Revolution? I cannot tell you where he enlisted, but he lived the major part of his life in Vershire, Vt., and died in Chelsea, Vt., Dec. 13th, 1848.
Very truly yours,

[Faint, mirrored handwritten text, likely bleed-through from the reverse side of the page.]

221915-
Pension Office
Washington, D.C.
Where it may concern.
My dear Sir, or Madam:-
Will you kindly give me any facts you may be able to find, about this man, an ancestor of mine. Can you tell me when and where

he enlisted and which battalion he was in? the Regiment - and line of service?
ajar 7.23
"Jesse Paine born March 18, 1759 at Foxboro, Mass. Died. December 13, 1848 at Chelsea Vermont. He served in the Revolutionary war, and was a prisoner". He lived in Vershire, Vermont at one time. Any information you can send me will be most- gratefully received, as I am trying to form any right to join the D. A. V. O. address Mrs. George H. Kibling West- Esopus. New York. January 14, 1908.

Record and Pension Office, War Department.
April 27, 1893.
Respectfully returned to Mr. Milton K. Paine, Windsor, Vermont.
I regret to say that I am unable to furnish you the information desired, because the Revolutionary records are not in the War Department. However, you can probably obtain it by address- ing the Commissioner of Pensions, in whose office most of the military records, and all of the pension rec- ords, relating to soldiers of the Rev- olution are on file.
I am very sorry that I cannot be of more material assistance to you in this matter.
U. S. A.

VERMONT SOCIETY
1848 90 1758 73 1831
PRESIDENT, LEVI K. FULLER, BRATTLEBORO, VT. SECRETARY, CHAS. S. FORBES, ST. ALBANS, VT. TREASURER, MILTON K. PAINE, WINDSOR, VT. REGISTRAR, HENRY L. STILLSON, BENNINGTON, VT.
Office of the TREASURER.
Windsor, Vt. April 25 1893
Col. F. C. Ainsworth - Record Dept. Pension Office, Washington, D.C. Dear Sir & Bro.
If it would not give you too much trouble perhaps you would be kind enough to give me a little information in regard to the Revolutionary history of my Grandfather, which I suppose must be on record in your department. His name was Jesse Paine, He died in Chelsea, Orange County, Vt. Dec. 13, 1848. He was within 3 months of 90 years of age at time of his death. He lived with my father at time of his death and drew a pension as a Revolutionary soldier of $8. per month, Excepting the fact that he was a Revolutionary  soldier I know nothing of his military history, and know of no other means of obtaining the information unless from your office. Can you help me to duplicate affidavits and what is the bill? Hoping you are well and happy I remain Sincerely & fraternally Yours - M. K. Paine, Windsor Vt.

for a statement of the military history of Jesse Paine a soldier 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. S. 21915
3. 219,15-
Battles engaged in, Paul Spencer's Ex. R.R. 9.
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Foxborough, Norfolk Co., Mass.
Date of application for pension, Aug. 21, 1832 . His cl. was al.
Residence at date of application, Wershire, Orange Co. Va.
Age at date of application, 73 yrs
Remarks: As seen, Earl P. Paine resided in West Fairlee Orange Co. Vt. in 1857- + stated that his father was then dead +
was she either dead or dead gone to heaven.