Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 33163, for Simeon Noyes, Massachusetts

SERVICE
NUMBER
Continental Noyes, Simeon Mass.
S. 33163
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13.064
Massachusetts
Simeon Noyes
of Salem in the state of Massachusetts who was a private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Little of the Massachusetts line, for the term of 1 year continental
Inscribed on the Roll of Massachusetts at the rate of Eight Dollars per month, to commence on the 23 d of March 1819-
Certificate of Pension issued the 26 th of July 1819 and sent to Samuel Putnam Esq.
Salem, Mass.
Amount due Portion of Semi-ann. all ce ending 4 Oct. 1819. 5 13 / 31 43. 35
$43.35
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
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Mar. 23, 1906 aw H. J. S.

Noyes, Simeon
His name appears on a list of invalid pensioners returned by the Circuit Court for the district of Massachusetts, submitted to the House of Representatives by the Secretary of War on Dec. 14, 1792, and printed in the American State Papers, class 9, page 59.
Rank: Sergeant
Regt: Militia
Disability: Wounded in the right hand, and lost one part of his fore-finger at the battle of Bemis Heights, October, 1777, and further disabled by the camp fever in 1779.
Date of commencement: May 19, 1792
Monthly allowance: $3.33 \frac{1}{3}
Arrears due: $80.

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July 23, 1906
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Noyes, Simeon
His name appears on a list of claimants to be placed on the pension list returned by the District Court for the District of Massachusetts, submitted to the House of Representatives by the Secretary of War on April 25, 1794, and printed in the American State Papers, class 9, page 109.
Rank: Sergeant, Johnson's militia.
Disability: Wounded at Bemus's Heights in the right hand, lost part of his fore-finger; had fever sores in his leg.
When disabled: October 7, 1777
Residence: Salem.
Monthly allowance: $3.33 \frac{1}{3}
Arrears due: $80
Remarks: There are no militia musters in this office.

13.064
Simeon Noyes
26 July 1819
Salem
Ag
age 62
worth $14.
lame & infirm
1819

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
ESSEX, ss.
At the Circuit Court of Common Pleas of the Middle Circuit, begun and holden at Salem, within and for the County of Essex, on the third Monday of June, A. D. 1820.
Present, Hon. SAMUEL DANA, Chief Justice.
Hon. WILLIAM WETMORE, and
Hon. STEPHEN MINOT, Associate Justices.
In open Court here, being a Court of Record for said Circuit, proceeding according to the course of the common law, with a jurisdiction unlimited in point of amount, keeping a record of its proceedings, and having the power of fine and imprisonment, Simeon Boyes resident in Salem — — — in said Circuit, who is named in Pension Certificate No. 13.064 now in his possession, of which the following is a true copy, to wit,
“WAR DEPARTMENT.....REVOLUTIONARY CLAIM.”
“I certify that, in conformity with the Law of the United States, of the 18th March, 1818, Simeon Boyes — — — — — late a Private in the Army of the Revolution, is inscribed on the Pension List, Roll of the Massachusetts Agency, at the rate of eight — — — dollars per month, to commence on the Twenty Third day of March — — — one thousand eight hundred and nineteen .”
***** * L. S. * *****
“Given at the War Office of the United States, this Twenty sixth day of July — — — one thousand eight hundred and nineteen .”
J. C. CALHOUN, Secretary of War,”
appears, and exhibits to the Court here a Schedule, subscribed by him, as follows, to wit,
SCHEDULE,
containing his whole estate and income, his necessary clothing and bedding excepted, to wit,
  no Real estate —     eight old chairs - two pine tables — — — —  $ 3.50    Old desk $6 - Bible & Psalm book — — — —  7.00    Iron pot, kettle, teakettle, frying pan — —  2.50    Andirons, knives, forks, spoons, crockery & tin ware for family use — — — —  1.00     $ 14.00  
He declares he is sixty two years of age — formerly a rope maker, but for many years has been and is disabled from labour by a fever sore on his leg, which he has had ever since he had a fever in 1779 at Albany; his right hand is crippled by a musket ball which he received in action at capture of Burgoyne,

for which wounds he had an application pending for a Pension pending before Con- gress at the passage of the act of 18th March 1816. His wife is sixty six years old and has been several years sick with dropsy. He has had his town taxes abated many years on account of his infirmities and poverty.
He served as a year's man all 1776 in Capt. Perkins' company in Col. Little's Regiment in Massachusetts Line.
Simeon Doyes

and at the same time he produces to the Court here the following Oath, taken and subscribed by him, before the Hon. Wm Wetmore a Judge of said Court as aforesaid, to wit,
I, Simeon Boyes do solemnly swear, that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the eighteenth day of March one thousand eight hundred and eighteen, and that I have not, since that time, by gift, sale, or in any manner whatever, 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 eighteenth day of March, one thousand eight hundred and eighteen, 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. So help me GOD.
Simeon Boyes.
Essex, ss. C. C. C. P. June, Term, A. D. 1820.
Then the abovenamed Simeon Boyes took and subscribed the aforeswritten Oath before me
Wm Wetmore Judge of said Court.
I, ICHABOD TUCKER, Clerk of the Court aforesaid, do hereby certify that the foregoing Oath, and Schedule 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
fourteen dollars
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said Court, at Salem, in said County of Essex, on this 17th day of July A. D. 1820
Attr.
Ichabod Tucker, Clerk.

Declaration
Simeon Noyes of Salem in Massachusetts, aged 61, on oath makes the following Declaration: —
That about the first of May, 1775 he enlisted as a private Soldier in Capt. Brigs. Perkins' Company in Col. Shores Little's Regiment in the Massachusetts line for the term of eight months: that he marched to Cambridge and continued to serve till the end of 1775: when he again enlisted as a private in the same Company and Regiment for the term of one year: that he continued to serve at Cambridge, New-York, and the Jerseys all the year 1776: that at the expiration of his term of service Gen. Mifflin at the request of Gen. Washington, addressed the New England troops and endeavored to persuade them to serve after Jan y 1777: that some consented: and the Declarant served a month after till the recruits arrived, when he was honorably discharged at Chatham in New Jersey: he had no written discharge.
That he applied for a Pension to Congress before the Law of 18 th March last; otherwise he should have applied sooner under that Law: that he had reason to expect his first application would have prevailed.
That he is poor and from his reduced circumstances stands in need of assistance from his country for support. He has never had any Pension and relinquishes all claim to any Pension excepting only that for which he now solicits. — Simeon Noyes
The said Simeon was in the battle of Bunker hill — in the retreat from Long Island to the City of New York — at Harlem heights — at Trenton & Princeton — and after

The time of my continental service I served in the Militia and was wounded in my hands
20. Mar. 23. 1819 S Simeon Doyle

Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Essex ss: On this twenty third day of March in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and nineteen personally appears Simeon Moyes, and on oath subscribes and makes the aforesaid Declaration: - And it appearing to my satisfaction that the said Simeon Moyes did serve on the Continental Establishment in the Army of the Revolution against the common enemy more than nine months at one period of continued service - that the said Amos Pearson, John Britt, Lemuel Loflin, and Samuel Emerson, are credible and disinterested witnesses - that the said Moyes is very poor and now in need of assistance from his country for support, I herewith transmit the proceedings in his case to the War Department.
Given under my hand and the seal of the S. J. Court this 23d March A. D. 1819.
S. Putnam Juss S. J. Court of Mass } 3
I Ichabod Tucker, Clerk of the Supreme Judicial Court for the County of Essex hereby certify that Samuel Putnam is a Judge of said Court, and the above is his signature: that Wm Board Esq. is a Justice of the Peace and Notary Public for said county and his signature is genuine: and that the seal affixed is the Seal of said Court.
ICHABOD TUCKER, Clerk } 3

Simeon Noyes, priv.
1776-1782. Little's Regiment. Mass s Line.
[ March, 23 d . 1819 ]
Approved.

Testimony
I Amos Pearson of Newburyport, in the county of Essex & common-wealth of Massachusetts, on oath do testify and declare, that I am well acquainted with Simeon Noyes now of Salem in said county of Essex, who has made application to the Government of the United States for a pension, and do know that the said Noyes was a Soldier in the Army of the United States, in the war of the Revolution and in the continental establishment, for the whole of the year 1776. He enlisted for the year's service (so called) in the company commanded by Captain Benjamin Perkins, in the 12th Massachusetts Regiment, commanded by Colonel Moses Little, and did duty faithfully the whole of the year 1776, and was then honorably discharged. I was during the same period an Ensign in the service of the United States in the same company. I have no interest whatever in said Noyes's application. Amos Pearson June 25th. 1817.
I John Brett of Newburyport aforesaid, on oath do testify and declare, that the above named Simeon Noyes was a Soldier in the company commanded by Captain Benjamin Perkins, Colonel Moses Little's Regiment, in the war of the Revolution; and I do know that he did duty therein the whole of the year 1776. I know that he enlisted the first day of January of that year, and faithfully discharged his duty, until the end of the year, when he was honorably discharged. I was in the same service with him, in the same company, the whole of the time above named, and said Regiment was on the continental establishment. I have no interest whatever in said Noyes application June 25th. 1817. John Brett
I Lemuel Cuffin of Newburyport aforesaid, on oath do testify and declare that the above named Simeon Noyes served the whole of the year 1776, in Captain Perkins's

Company. I have no interest whatever in said Noyes' application for a pension June 25 th 1819 Lemuel Coffin
I, Samuel Emerson of Newburyport aforesaid, on oath do testify and declare, that I do know that Lemuel Noyes within named, served as a private soldier in the within named Perkins's company, in the war of the revolution, the whole of the year 1776, and did duty faithfully until honorably discharged. I have no interest whatever in his application for a pension. Samuel Emerson June 25 th 1819
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Essex ss Town of Newburyport
Be it known by these presents that on this twenty fifth day of June, in the year of our Lord, one thousand, eight hundred and nineteen, before me the subscribed Notary Public for the county of Essex, by legal authority admitted and sworn, and a Justice of the Peace, and Quorum in and for said County residing therein, personally came Lemuel Pearson, John Brett, Lemuel Coffin and Samuel Emerson, within named, and severally made oaths to the truth of the within written affidavit, by them respectively subscribed. And I the said Notary do also certify that the said Pearson, Coffin, Brett and Emerson are all credible witnesses personally known to me and believed by me to be disinterested.
In testimony whereof I have also hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of office the day and year last above written.
W m Woart Jr Pub

January 20, 1931
Rev.& 1812 Wars Section AWF:MLB
Mrs. J. Hollis Colemere 1816 Gorman Avenue Waco, Texas
Dear Madam:
You are advised that it appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 33163, that Simeon Noyes enlisted May 1, 1775 and served eight months as private in Captain Benjamin Perkins' company, Colonel Moses Little's Massachusetts regiment, and was in the battle of Bunker Hill; he reenlisted and served thirteen months in the same company and regiment, and was in the retreat from Long Island, battles of Harlem Heights, Trenton and Princeton. He afterwards served in the Massachusetts militia and was wounded in the right hand at the capture of Burgoyne.
He was allowed pension on his application executed March 23, 1819, at which time he was living in Salem, Massachusetts and was aged sixty-one years.
In 1820 he stated that his wife was sixty-six years old but did not give her name and there is no reference to children.
The soldier died November 29, 1827.
The Revolutionary War pension records fail to afford any information in regard to Simon Noyes, and the above noted Simeon Noyes is the only soldier of that name found on said records.
Very truly yours
E. W. MORGAN Acting Commissioner

information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau. Simeon Voyes V.F. 33/63
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     ✓ May 1775 8 mos. Col. Benf. Perkins Moses Little Mass.   x End of 1775 1 year 13 mos. " " " "   afterwards lived in the militia and was wounded in right hand at capture of Burgoyne  
Battles engaged in, Bunker Hill Retreat from Long Island Harlem Heights Trenton Princeton  + Captain of Burgoyne  Residence of soldier at enlistment, Concord, Mass.  Date of application for pension, Nov. 20, 1829  Residence at date of application, Salisbury, Mass.  Age at date of application, 64 years Died Nov 29 1829 From Army book
Remarks: In 1820 soldier's wife was 64 years old. No name stated. Records fail to afford any information in regard to Simon Voyes and the above is the only soldier of Simon Voyes found in said records.
Very respectfully,

33 163 Pay INVALID.
File No. 33, 163
Simeon Noyes Dr. Geo. Noyes
Act: 18 th March 1818
Index: —Vol. 2 , Page 300
[Arrangement of 1870.]
Aug. 26-1903 Henry E. Noyes Berkeley Cal.
1908 May 16 First to Julian C. Dowell 1931-Jan. 20 " " Mrs. J. V.S.U. Hollis Colemere evs

returned
Southwestern Federation of Psychology Clubs
TEXAS, OKLAHOMA, S. KANSAS, W. LOUISIANA
MRS. J. HOLLIS COLEMERE, 3RD V. P. 1816 GORMAN AVENUE
WACO, TEXAS
Dec 29-1930 —
Commissioner of Pensions Washington, D.C. Dear Sir:-
Both the Navy Department and the War Dept. at Washington D.C. have suggested to me to write you concerning the Revolutionary War Record of Simon or Simeon Noyes of New Gloucester, Maine or Newbury, Maine.
The Historical Society of Maine has written me that the Noyes Genealogy shows that Simon or Simeon Noyes from New Gloucester, Maine was with Colonel Jonathan Moulton's Regiment, Revolutionary War.
The War Dept. Adjutant General's Office wrote me the following:
"The records show that one Simeon Noyes served in Capt. Stephen Jenkins Company in Col. Jacob Verrill's Massachusetts Regiment. His rank is not shown, and his name is borne only on an undated list without further information."

2 There are no records on file in this office of Col. Jonathan Mitchell's Massachusetts Regiment, Revolutionary War.
They state the records are gone from complete and suggest for me to write to you.
I am trying to find all the information I can concerning my great, great great, grand father Simon or Simeon Noyes of New Gloucester, Maine or Newbury Maine who served in the Revolutionary War.
Hoping to have a reply at your convenience,
Thanking you,
Cordially,
Carrie M. Crockett Colesmere.

2611 Parker Street.
Berkeley, California.
July 30th 1903.
Chief of the Record and Pension Office, War Dept. Washington, D.C.
Sir,
I have the honor to apply for a copy of the records of service in the Revolutionary War of two of my ancestors, viz:— Simon Noyes of New Gloucester, Me. who served in Capt. Johnson's Company of Col. Jona. Mitchell's regiment in 1778; and that of his son James Noyes of New Gloucester (or New Casco) who served in Capt. William Cobb's Company of the same regiment. 1779. They are credited with the service stated on the records of the state of Massachusetts.
If pensions have ever been applied for or granted on account of their service, please inform me as to when and to whom.
Very Respectfully,
Colonel U.S.A.
Henry E. Noyes.
Please send me a copy of the circular of Feb 25d 1897, concerning these records.

RECORD & PENSION OFFICE
738825
Berkeley Cal July 29/03
Simon & Jas Noyes Mr. Read war
Col Henry E Noyes USA desire the records of above named & other information
Address: "Chief of the Record and Pension Office, War Department, Washington, D. C."
Record and Pension Office,
WAR DEPARTMENT,
Washington, August 5, 1903.
Respectfully returned to
Colonel Henry E. Noyes, U.S.A. (Retired), No. 2611 Parker Street, Berkeley, California.
Neither the name Simon Noyes nor the name James Noyes has been found on the rolls, on file in this office, of any organization of Massachusetts or Continental troops in service during the war of the Revolution. The records show that one Simeon Noyes, rank not stated, served in Captain Stephen Jenkins' Company, Colonel Jacob Gerrishes Regiment, Massachusetts troops, Revolutionary war. No information concerning him beyond the fact of service has been found of record.
For information as to whether pensions have ever been applied for or granted on account of the services of the within named men, an application should be addressed to the Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D.C., who is the custodian of the pension records of the Revolutionary war.
A copy of War Department orders of February 23, 1897, is herewith inclosed.
One inclosure.
BY AUTHORITY OF THE SECRETARY OF WAR:
[Signature] Chief, Record and Pension Office.
Per
(300a)
Berkeley Cal. Aug 9-1903.
Respectfully referred to the Commissioner of Pensions, for the information asked for in last paragraph of within letter.
Henry E. Noyes

PATENTS AND — PATENT CAUSES
CABLE ADDRESS, "BUHADO"
OSGOOD H. DOWELL.
JULIAN C. DOWELL, ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW, WASHINGTON LOAN AND TRUST BUILDING, ROOMS 117-120.
SUCCESSOR TO BUTTERWORTH & DOWELL.
WASHINGTON, D. C., May 9, 1908.
Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Sir:
I beg to request a brief statement of the services, as shown by the records of your office, of Simon Noyes, and his son, James T. Noyes, during the Revolutionary War. According to Noyes Genealogy, Vol. 1, page 63, their service is credited from New Gloucester, Maine.
Very respectfully,
JCD-J
A handwritten signature in cursive script, reading "Julian C. Dowell".

Ms. A. 9. 2. 20. 10
Simon Hayes Mass.

Record Division.
Department of the Interior,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
May 13 , 1908
Searched by L. D. Lamparter
Original No. _____
Certificate No. _____
Claimant, _____
Soldier, Simon Moyes
Service, Mass.
Rev. War
Remarks: No claim as above except Inv. # 33163 Simon Moyes.