Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 3658, for Samuel Pelton, Massachusetts

SERVICE
NUMBER
Mass
Pelton, Samuel
S. 3658
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CONTENTS

3125.
Ohio Pittsburgh Agency
Samuel Pettan -
of Locain in the State of Ohio - who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain _____ of the Regt commanded by Shepherd in the Mass - line for 3 years from 1777 -
Inscribed on the Roll of Ohio Pittsburgh at the rate of 80 - Dollars - Cents per annum, to commence on the 14th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 15 th day of Dec r 32 and Smith to Ebenezer Whiton. Elyria. O.
Arrears to 14th of Sept 1832 120 - Pens ant. allowance ending 4 Mar: 33 40 - $160 -
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Nathan Rice Clerk, Book D Vol. 2 Page 140 -

Sam c Pattons Application
P o from 1777 private 3 years. Journeyman Roll $80.
Lorain County Ohio
Ebenezer Whiton Clerk Sup Court

The State of Ohio } Supreme Court Lorain County } August Term AD 1832
On this 22 nd day of August AD 1832 personally appeared in Open Court present Hon Judges Wright & Hilt holding said Court Samuel Patton a resident of Wellington County & State aforesaid aged twenty four years who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following declarations in order to obtain the benefit of the provisions of an act of Congress passed June 7 th AD 1832
That he was once on the Pension roll under the act of March 12 th AD 1818 & was dropped therefrom on account of property -
That he was a private soldier in Colonel Shepherds regiment Glubbers  Sullivan's Brigade That he enlisted under Capt O'Keap & served under him for the greater part of three years That he resided in Otis County of Berkshire State of Massachusetts at the time of his first application for a pension & now resides in Wellington County of Lorain State of Ohio Sworn to & subscribed the day & year aforesaid
Ebenezer Whiton Clerk
Samuel Patton
I Ebenezer Whiton Clerk of said Court do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Samuel Patton for a pension -
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal of Office -
Ebenezer Whiton Clerk

100
Samuel Pelton
8569. Mar '19
[Faint, illegible signature or scribble]

District of Massachusetts, ss :
ON this 3 rd day of July 1820 ; Personally appeared in open Court before the Circuit Court of Common Pleas, begun and holden at Lenox, within and for the County of Berkshire, in the Western Circuit, on the 4th Monday of June 1820, the same Court, 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,
Samuel Pelton — aged 63 — years, resident in Otis in the County of Berkshire aforesaid, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on his oath declare, that he served in the Revolutionary war as follows ; that he enlisted in the company commanded by Captain Peep — in the regiment commanded by Colonel Shepard in the line of the State of Massachusetts — on the Continental establishment. That his original declaration is dated June 25 th 1818 and that his pension certificate is numbered 8,569
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—schedule of property, necessary clothing and bedding excepted—to wit: a Demand against Elisha & Alva Cook amounting to Six Hundred & thirty seven Dollars & fifty cents — Three hundred & eighty two Dollars of which has become due & payable & the remainder is due at a future day — 1 cow 1 Beef creature 1 hog 1 old clock 1 pig 1 doz. brass forks — 2 chains — 1 crow bar — 1 hoe, 1 set dray teeth & one set the
That I am by occupation a Husbandman that I am & have been in firm six years now last past that the number of my family residing with me is three that their names and ages are as follow: my wife Mary aged 60 — my son Spelman aged 30 — My daughter Alice aged 22 — years — that my wife has been declining about 6 months & is unable to support herself by labour — my son Spelman aged 30 never has been able to labour in consequence of a sickness, which he had in his infancy & is dependent on me for support. Samuel Pelton Sworn to, and declared on the 3 rd day of July 1820, before the said Court Parker L. Hall Attest.
I Parker L. Hall Clerk of the Circuit Court of Common Pleas within and for the County of Berkshire do hereby certify, that the foregoing oath and the 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 Six
hundred & sixty six dollars and cents
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said Court on this ninth day of August 1820.
Parker L. Hall
CLERK OF THE COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF BERKSHIRE.

1812 Wars Section
November 8, 1930
Mrs. Charles L. Crehore 605 East Avenue Elyria, Ohio
Dear Madam:
You are advised that it appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S.3658, that Samuel Pelton enlisted in Granville, Massachusetts, March 3, 1777, served as a private in Captain Caleb Keep's Company, Colonel William Shepard's Massachusetts Regiment, was at the battle at the surrender of Burgoyne, the battle of Monmouth, and in General Sullivan's retreat from Rhode Island, and was discharged March 3, 1780.
He was allowed pension on his application executed June 25, 1818, at which time he was aged sixty years and resided in Otis, Berkshire County, Massachusetts.
In 1820, he stated that his wife, Mary, her maiden name and the date of their marriage not given, was aged sixty years, and that he then had two children residing with him: a son, Spilman, aged thirty and a daughter, Alice, aged twenty-two years.
In 1832, he resided in Wellington, Lorain County, Ohio.
He died January 28, 1849, at said Wellington.
He left no widow, but three children survived him, namely Betsey Jones, Allace D. Wolf and Spilman Pelton.
The Revolutionary War records of this bureau fail to afford any information in regard to James De Wolf, under any spelling of the surname.
Very truly yours
E. W. MORGAN Acting Commissioner.

Brighton Oct 18th 1850
To J. L. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions
Dr Sir the within is an answer I received to a letter addressed to the Secretary of State asking information in relation to the case of Samuel Pelton deceased. After receiving the within I was not quite sure that the request should be renewed in order to obtain the necessary information hence the delay - We sought to know whether the said Samuel Pelton was entitled to Bounty Land and if so we would be instructed as to the forms to be observed and facts required to enable us to obtain the claim I will now state some facts some of which may be involved said Pelton was a Private in the Army of the Revolution and by virtue of the Law of U.S. of the 7th June 1832 became a pensioner at the rate of Eighty Dollars per annum which sum he received from that time forward to the time of his death which took place at Wellington Lorain County Ohio on the 28 day of January A 1849 said Pelton left no widow He left three children that still survive by name Betsey Jones Alice D Wolf and Spilmon Pelton The Balance of pension due said Pelton (from 4th Sept 48 to the time of death) was drawn through the Agent at Pittsburgh. Mr William J Howard to whom said Peltons Pension certificate was surrendered. May this Bounty land be obtained by the Executor Very Respectfully your Obedt Servt of the estate of the said Pelton for and in behalf of said children James Whipple

Department of the Interior May 16. 1850.
Sir,
In reply to your letter of the 4 th inst. in relation to the case of Samuel Pettan, dec d , I have to inform you that I have referred the same to the Commissioner of Pensions, with instructions to furnish the information requested.
I am, very respectfully Your obed t servant J. D. [unclear] Secretary.
James Whipple Edgar Brighton Lorain County Ohio

Samuel Pelton private Chippewa Camp Reg't 177 - 3 yrs. 20 June 1878 Ad?
Samuel Pelton

District of Massachusetts.
Berkshire County ss
On this twenty fifth day of June in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred & eighteen before the Subscribers John Hooker Esq. Judge of the Circuit Court of Common Pleas within & for the County of Berkshire. Personally appeared Samuel Pettor of Otis in the County of Berkshire in S. District who being above aged sixty years, who being by me first duly sworn according to Law doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the provisions made by the late act of Congress entitled "an act to provide for certain persons engaged in the Land & Naval Service of the United States in the Revolutionary War on the Continental establishment. That he enlisted in the town of Greenville in S. District & joined the Company of Infantry commanded by Capt. Caleb Root of the Regiment commanded by Col. William Shepherd on the third day of March 1777. that he enlisted for the term of three years. that he continued to serve in the S. Corps in the service of the United States until the third day of March 1780 when he was discharged at the Highlands in P'keepsie in the state of New York. S. Pettor further says that he was in the battle at the taking of Burgoyne the battle of Monmouth & at Sullivan's Retreat at Middletown that the Discharge given him  him was burnt together with his dwelling House in the year 1782 or 1783. and that he is in reduced circumstances & stands in need of the assistance of his country for support & that he has no pension & relinquishes all right to any other & that he has no other evidence now in his power of his S. Service except the Affidavit hereto annexed - Samuel Pettor Sworn to before me this day & year above John Hooker aforesaid

I Phillip Haskel of Benford in P. District testify & say that I was in the same Regiment with the s d Samuel Pelton & know that he performed the Service as stated by him in his afor d de- claration & I further testify that his House was con- sumed by fire as stated by him in afor d - Phillip Haskel Maj o Berkshires. June 25. 1810 Now the above named Philip Haskel personally appeared before duly examined, cautioned & sworn made oath to the truth of the facts set forth in the above affidavit by him subscribed before me John Hooker C.P. Judge as aforesaid
I John Hooker Judge of the Circuit Court of Common Pleas in & for the County of Berkshires in P. District do certify that it appears to my satis- faction that the said Samuel Pelton did serve in the Revolutionary War as stated in the preceding declara- tion against the Common enemy & that he is in now & stands in need of assistance from his friends  friends for support in circumstances. & I now transmit the proceedings & testimony taken & laid before me to the Secretary for the Department of War pursuant to the direction of the afor d act of Congress - John Hooker

I Joseph Woodbridge Clerk of the Circuit Court of Common Pleas of the County of Berkshire in S o - Dist t do certify & attest that the S o John Hooker is Judge of the S o Circuit Court of Common Pleas & that the foregoing is his signature.
In testimony whereof I have here- unto set my hand & affixed the seal of S o Court the day & year first above.
J. Woodbridge Clerk

8,569 Massachusetts
4
Samuel Pepton
of Otis in the state of Massachusetts who was a private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Shepard of the Massachusetts line, for the term of Three years.
Inscribed on the Roll of Massachusetts at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 25 of June 1818
Certificate of Pension issued the 30 of March 1819 and sent to John Hooker Esq. Springfield - Massachusetts.
Arrears to 4th of March 1819 66.63 Semi-ann. all'ce ending 4th: 1819 48. $ 114.63
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
Discontinued

respecting app n for restoration, see letters to Chas Sedgwick, July 10. 1828, and May 29. 1829 do 6 July 1830 to Hon H. W. Clough do. to Hon. H. W. Dwight Jan. 31. 1831
Nicholson sent to Parker & Hall Eng. Simon May 5 CLE Apr. 1820

1917 May 22 Tombstone data to Mrs. L. H. Tutt 1920 June 17 Hist. to Effie Seamer 1923 Jan. 18 Hist. to Jeanette Wood - AWS. 1930 Nov 8. Hist. to Mrs. Charles L. Brehore - EEF
Rev War
3658.
INVALID.
File No. 3658
Samuel Petton
Print Rev War
Act: June 7  P32
Index: — Vol. 8 , Page 291
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Rev
Cleveland Ohio
May 11 th 1917.
To the Custodian -
I am one of the Com- mittee to prove the graves of Soldiers of the Revolutionary War. in order that the markers may be placed on the graves. Will you kindly send to my address a copy of the Pension papers of this Soldier -
Samuel Pelton died Jan 28-1849 - aged 83 years. Pensioner page 175.
If this pension paper is sent and grave located, the marker will be placed on the grave

by our Committee of Western Reseror Chapter of The Daughters of the American Revolution.
Please address Mrs L. H. Nutt 1891 E-93 rd St.
Cleveland Ohio.

195-7 E. 31 st
Lorain, O.
May 26-20
Department of the Interior Bureau of Pensions Washington D. C.
Rev. AD 1.
Did Samuel Pelton receive a pen- sion from the Government for Rev. Ser- vice. He was born in Granville Mass. in 1757. on Oct. 30, 1782 mar- ried widow Mary Woodworth Provine. Lived in Ohio Mass. In 1827 at the age of 70 years removed to Wellington Lorain Co. Ohio. Died on Jan. 28-1849 aged 92 years. He is buried in the old Pioneer Cemetery at Wellington. Information thankfully received Effie Terner

Perdue P.
Lorain, O, Jan 4, 1923.
U. S. Commissioner of Pensions. Washington D. C.
Dear Sir:
Please forward to my address below any information of services of Seth Morse, who was residing in Brownhelm, Ohio, in 1840. Age 83.
Also record of services of Samuel Pelton who was residing in Wellington Ohio in 1840. Age 83. Both Revolutionary War Veterans.
Respectfully Yours Miss Jeannette Wood 706 Brownell Ave
Lorain Ohio.

Elyria, O. Oct 21-30
The Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.C.
Gentlemen. I am interested in marking Rev. Soldiers Graves.
Can you tell me any thing about Samuel Pelton - buried in Wellington O. whose stone bears the dates - 1759 - 1849?
Also -
Capt James De Wolf - died Aug 1850 age 86.
Most Sincerely -
Harriette S. Crehore (Mrs Charles.)
#605 East Ave.
Elyria. Ohio.

V.L.M. Rev. War Section.
Rev.&:
May 22, 1917.
Mrs. L. H. Nutt, 1891 E. 93 rd Street, Cleveland, Ohio.
Madam:
In response to your letter dated the 11 th instant, you are advised that the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim of Samuel Pelton S. File No. 3,658 show that he was born in 1758 ( day and month not stated ), served in Captain Keep's Company, Colonel William Shephard's Regiment, Massachusetts Troops, and died January 28, 1849, at Wellington, Lorain County, Ohio.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
N. F. 3658
Washington, D. C., _____, 19_____
In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of Samuel Pelton a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Feb. 3. 1777 Feb. 3. 1780 Pvt. Calib Kepe William Shepherd Mass.                                     
Battles engaged in, capture of Burgoyne, Monmouth and Rhode Island Residence of soldier at enlistment, enlisted at Granville, Mass. Date of application for pension, June 25. 1818. His d. was al. Residence at date of application, Otis, Berkshire County, Mass. Age at date of application, 60 years.
Remarks: In 1820 he referred to his wife Mary — aged 60 and children Spelman (a son) aged 30, and Alice aged 22 years. In 1832 he was a resident of Hillington, Lorain County, Ohio, where he died Jan'y 28, 1849 leaving no widow. Three children survived him: Betsey Jones, Abigail D. Wolf and Spelman Pelton.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.