Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 42296, for John Shepherd, Massachusetts

SERVICE
NUMBER
Shepherd, John
S. 42296
CONTENTS

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New York.
John Shepherd
He New York in the state of New York who was a Private in the Comp y commanded by Captain Dodge of the regiment commanded by Colonel Shepherd in the Mass ts line, for the term of one year: 1776.
Inscribed on the Roll of New York at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 29 of December 1823
Certificate of Pension issued the 21 st of April 1824 and sent to Hon: J. J. Morgan House of Rep s
Arrears to 4th of March 1824. 17. 80 Semi-ann. all ce ending Sept 1824. 48 "
$ 65:80
{ Revolutionary claim, Acts March 18, 1818, and May 1, 1820. } X
March 1. 182

18,914.
In the Matter of the application of John Shepherd a Revolutionary Soldier his application for a Pension ——— 0
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James R. Whiting City of New York

New York Marine Court.
In the Marine Court of the City of New York held at the City Hall in and for the said City before the Justices of the same Court on the Fourth day of June in the year of our Lords one thousand eight hundred and Twenty three —
Present The Honorable Adrian Hogenauer and John B. Scott Justices of the said Court. City of New York. Be it Remembered That on this Fourth day of June in the year of our Lords one thousand eight hundred and Twenty three personally appeared in the Marine Court of the City of New York in open Court, the said Court being a court of record for the City of New York according to the Laws of the State of New York John Shepherd a ge de sixty seven years resident in the City of New York who being first duly sworn according to law doth here his oath declare, that he served in the Revolutionary War, as follows, to wit, that he the said John Shepherd enlisted at Cape Ann in a company commanded by Captain Dodge (the name of the Colonel to whom he joined he is as attached as has entirely forgotten) for, he thinks, nine months in the year Seventeen hundred and seventy five. — That he was at the battle of Bunker's Hill on the seventeenth of June 1775. and afterwards marched under Captain Dodge to the City of New York where deponent in the month of January 1776 re-enlisted under Captain Dodge for the term of one year. Deponent saith he recollects that at this time his Company was attached to the Regiment commanded by Colonel Shepherd in the line of the State of Massachusetts on the Massachusetts Continental establishment — he saith he served under these officers until his term of enlistment expired when he was Honorably discharged by his Captain at Fishkill. He was

at the battle of Long Island, and was at White Plains where that battle took place but lay in rear of the line about two miles he saith he received no wounds in the service, and has no other evidence now in his power of his said services except the affidavits hereto annexed. - He saith he made application for a pension in the Winter of 1819, which application he has understood was returned he saith he hath never been able to find them and that the person who at that time done his business deponent understands is deceased and he has not been able to discover his application.
Sworn before me this 1 st day of June 1823 in open Court Adrian H. Begeman
John his Mark Shepherd
Justice Marine Court.
And I do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States, on the 18 th 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 to do 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 18 th 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, to wit: (Real Estate - None. Personal Estate (necessary Clothing for himself excepted) None. Deponent has no trade, he is very lame and very weak.

troubled with the Rheumatism so much so as to be unable to do any work. He has heretofore been entirely supported by his son which son has lately been unfortunate in business and out with a number of loans which renders aforesaid a very great burden to him as he has a large family of his own. Deponent saith that he is in such indigent circumstances as to be unable to support himself without the assistance of his Country that is to say without the aid of the general government except by public or private Charity. His John X. Shepherd
Sworn in open Court before me this 4 th June 1823
Adrian Hegeman. Justice Marine Court.
It is the opinion of the Court that the value of the property of the within applicant is nothing. Adrian Hegeman Justice Marine Court.
In the matter of John Shepherd a Revolutionary Soldier on his application for a pension City and County of New York Y: Willemine Byers of the City of New York widow being duly sworn doth depose and say that she is well acquainted with the above named John Shepherd and has known him ever since the year one thousand seven hundred and seventy five. Deponent saith that she knew he belonged to the American Army and was attached to the same in the capacity of a private. Deponent saith that she fre- quently saw him in the army in the City of New York and is positive he served in the same upwards of nine months. And Deponent further saith that the said John

John Stephens is a man of good character and she would believe him under oath.
Sworn before me this 30 th day of Decr. 1822. William Byron
before me. Elisha Morrill Justice of the peace.
I certify that the above witness Mrs Byron is a woman of good character and full faith and credit ought to be given to her affidavit as above stated. E. Morrill Justice of the Peace.
In the matter of John Stephens a Revolutionary Soldier on his application for a pension under the acts of Congress of the United States of America
City of New York Jettott Cannon of the City of New York Gentleman being duly sworn do hereby depose and say that he is well acquainted with the above named John Stephens now here present and has been so acquainted with him ever since the declaration of Independence. Deponent saith that he was in the army during the Revolution as a soldier in the Regiment commanded by Colonel Dasher, in the company commanded by Captain Abel who was afterwards promoted to the Majority and Captain Bancher took command of the Company. Deponent saith that in the month of January preceding the Declaration of Independence in the year one thousand seven hundred and seventy six the above named Stephens enlisted in the Regiment commanded by Colonel Stephens in the company commanded by Captain Dodge for the term of one year as deponent at that time understood deponent saith that the reason of his acquaintance

with said Shepherd and the Company was that he knew better, in the same Company. Deponent saith he knows the said Shepherd served in the said corps from that time until the month of November following when deponent saw him for the last time during the war at White Plains shortly after the battle of White Plains. Deponent saith he verily believes the said Shepherd served his term of service out. Deponent saith that the said Shepherd has always borne a good character, and deponent would believe him under oath.
Sworn before me this 2 nd day of June 1823. Attest. Cannon.
A. Hogeboom Justice Marine Court.
I certify that the above named Attest Cannon is a person of good character, and a Gentleman of high standing as to property and reputation in this city and full faith and credit ought to be given to his deposition. June 2 nd 1823.
Adrian Hogeboom, Justice of the Marine Court of the city of New York and a Justice of the peace in S. City.
John G. Faray Clerk of the Marine Court of the city of New York do hereby certify that the foregoing oaths and the schedule and exhibits thereto annexed, are truly copied from the records 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 afore said schedule is nothing besides, such as is within exception and as further
Elisha Morrell Esq. was a Justice of the peace at the time the said affidavit was taken and that the same is signed by the said Elisha Morrell. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said court this 22 nd day of July 1823 — John G. Faray Clerk

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Act: 18 March 18
Index:—Vol. 8, Page 558
[Arrangement of 1870.]

May 16, 1904 Miss Nettie B. Fulton Burlington Iowa

L. L. Edwards Esq. Pension office

I Israel Dodge Junior of Beverly in the County of Essex and Commonwealth of Massachusetts yeoman on solemn oath testify and declare that I served in Capt. Richard Dodges company of the twenty sixth continental Regiment commanded by Colonel Baldwin in the Massachusetts line all the year seventeen hundred and seventy six - that I know John Shepherd formerly of Wenham in said County of Essex and now of New York City, and well remember that said John Shepherd served all the year seventeen hundred and seventy six with me in said Capt. Richard Dodges company. That we all enlisted at or near Boston of said Massachusetts State - That we marched to the State of New Jersey and were discharged at said State of New Jersey
Commonwealth of Massachusetts ss. Israel Dodge Jr. Essex ss. December twenty ninth day A.D. one thousand eight hundred & twenty three. Then personally said Israel Dodge Jr. appeared and made solemn oath to the truth of the above affidavit by him subscribed before me
Isaac Woodberry Junr. Just. of Peace and I further certify that said Israel Dodge is a credible and disinterested witness
Isaac Woodberry, Junr. Just. of Peace
Essex ss. Jan'y 3. 1824 I certify that Isaac Woodberry Junr is a Justice of the Peace in and for said County and the above is his Signature
Attest
Ichabod Tucker, Clerk of the Judic. Courts County of Essex.

We the undersigned John Annabel & Robert Annibel of Hamilton in the County of Essex and Commonwealth of Massachusetts on solemn oath testify and declare that we served in Capt. Richard Dodes company of the twenty sixth continental Regiment commanded by Col. Laoni Baldwin in the Massachusetts line all the year one thousand seven hundred and seventy six: that we know John Shepherd of New York City, and well remember that said John Shepherd served all the year one thousand seven hundred and seventy six with us in said Capt Richard Dodes Company of which that we all enlisted at or near Boston of said Massachusetts State - that we marched to the State of New Jersey and were discharged on said State of New Jersey
John Annabel Robert Annabel
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Essex ss. December twenty sixth day A.D. one thousand eight hundred & twenty three - Then personally said John Annabel and Robert Annabel appeared and made solemn oath to the truth of the above affidavit by them subscribed before me Isaac Woodberry Junr. Just. of Peace I further certify that John Annabel and Robert Annabel are credible and disinterested witnesses
Isaac Woodberry Junr. Just. of Peace
Essex ss: Jan'y 3. 1824 I certify that Isaac Woodberry Junr. is a Justice of the Peace within and for said County and the above is his Signature
Atty. Schabod Tucker Clerk of the Jud l Courts County of Essex 21

John Shepherd

Isaac Neeber of the City of New York, being duly sworn, With depose and say to the best of His knowledge and belief.
That in the year 1776 Col d Baldwin Commanded a Regiment from the State of Massachusetts for the term of One year from the first day of Jan y and ending the 31 st of Dec r following. But before the Campaign closed, Congress ordered a new Army to be Raised for three years or during the War, under the Command of General Washington. Officers were immediately appointed with orders to enlist as many of the old Soldiers as they could. Col d Shepherd was appointed to Command a Regiment from the State of Massachusetts; and I think it altogether likely took the Command of the Regiment which Col d Baldwin Commanded the preceding Campaign the other Officers were generally reappointed and continued in their Command and the name of the Regiment immediately changed to the name of the new Commander. I know that to be the case in many instances as I was then in actual Service and continued until the end of the war. I have carefully examined John Shepherd the applicant to which this is attached for a Pension. And I do verily believe that said applicant Soldiers served more than Nine Months, under the Continental Establishment in the year 1776 as before stated, the greatest part of his services was I believe in Captain Dodges Company in said Col d Baldwins Reg t . but before the Campaign Closed Col d Shepherd was the commanding officer. of all those events the Soldiers was not advised off. and likewise such a lapse of time since the war, and also the trecherous memory the Old Veteran Soldier must of course possess at this time of life must account for any little errors which they may make in applying for a Pension. I have attended and carefully examined perhaps nine tenths of the applicants in and about New York, and have in all cases endeavoured to advise them what was correct. Before the Hon ble Richard Piker Presided. I have myself served my Country above Eight years in the Continental Service, the most of the time as an Officer.
Sworn before me this 13 th April 1824
Isaac Neeber
R. Pike
Recorder of the City of New York
J. Richard Pike Recorder of the City

New York I certify that I am personal- ly acquainted with Capt. Isaac Keeler the aforesaid Seafaring man, & that he is a gentleman of undoubted truth & veracity -
P. Riker
April 13 April 1824

State of New-York, City and County of New-York, } ss.
I, JOHN WOODWARD, Clerk of the City and County of New-York, and Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the said City and County, Do hereby Certify, THAT  Richard Riker Esq.
before whom the annexed Deposition was taken — — — — —
was on the day when the said Deposition was so taken Recorder of the City of New York, and by Law authorized to administer Oaths — and duly commissioned and sworn, And I further Certify that the Signature " R. Riker " to the Attestation thereof subscribed is the proper hand writing of the said Recorder & entitled to full faith & credit.
In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said Court, this fourteenth day of April 1824
J. Woodward