Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 17481, for Barnabas Potter, Massachusetts

SERVICE
NUMBER
Mass.
Potter, Barnabas Mary
W 17481
CONTENTS

Vermont.
Reports
Mary Potter dec d
widow of Barnabas Potter who died on the 10 th March 1826 of Caledonia in the State of Vermont who was a Corp t in the Comp y commanded by Captain Packard of the Reg t commanded by Col t Brewer of the Vt. M t Inf y line for 8 mo. 6 d. Corp & 10 mo 29 days as Private
Inscribed on the Roll of Montpelier at the rate of 69 Dollars 90 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4 th day of March, 1831. & end 31 st Jan y 1841 when she died.
Certificate of Pension issued the 30 th day of October 1849 and sent to Jno Davis, Norwich, Conn.
Arrears to the 4 th of Semi-annual allowance ending
Increased from $165.56
payable to Barnabas Potter { Revolutionary Claim, Act July 4, 1836, Section the Naomi Winslow { only surviving child Recorded by J. P. Chandler Book C Vol. 1 Page 44

State of Vermont Caledonia ss District On this 25 th day of October 1846 personally appeared Barnabas Potter a resident of Barnet in the County of Caledonia & State of Vermont aged 61 years before the Probate Court of the District of Caledonia who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed July 4. 1836 that he is the son of Mary Potter who was the Widow of Barnabas Potter who was a soldier in the Revolution and was either a Sergeant or a Corporal. He served in all over three years. I feel confident that he served under Col. Converse & Capt Hamilton. He further declares that the said Mary Potter was married to the said Barnabas Potter at Brook- field Mass at which place the said Barnabas resided when he entered the army. That the said Barnabas died on the 10 th day of March 1826 And the said Mary remained the Widow of the said Barnabas until the 31 st day January 1844 at which time she died. The only surviving children of the said Mary Potter are Naomi Minnow & himself the said Barnabas Potter
Barnabas Potter
Notary — L. D. Parker
Sworn to & subscribed on the day & year above written
before me Charles Davis Judge of Probate

I Norman Davis Register of the Court of Probate for the District of Columbia, hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of said Court in the case of the application of Barnabas Patten for a Pension, and Naomi Winslow for a Pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the Seal of said Court this 26 th day of October 1846. Norman Davis Register.

Capt. Packard
Col. Brewer
died 10. March 1826.

Mary Potter wife of Barnabas Potter departed this life January 31 st A.D. 1841 Aged 89 years 11 months & 27 days
Waterford Town Clerk's office October 14 th 1846 The above is a true record
Attest L. P. Freeman Town Clerk Waterford Town Clerk's office October 22 d A.D. 1846 I hereby certify the above is a true copy of the record Attest L. P. Freeman Town Clerk
The above subscribed and sworn to Before Mrs. Jonah Carpenter Justice Peace Waterford Oct 22 d 1846

W Brookfield Oct 6. 1846.
Extract from the Records of the Town of Brookfield in the County of Worcester & State of Massachusetts
"Married by Rev. Joseph Appleton April thirtieth one thousand seven hundred and seventy eight. Barnabas Potter to Mary Taylor."
Jacob Dupree. Town Clerk of Brookfield
Town Clerks Office. Brookfield Worcester County. Mass.
I Jacob Dupree depose and say that I hold the Office of Town Clerk for the Town of Brookfield, County and State aforesaid, and that the foregoing is a true Copy of the Record, with the exception of the date, which is expressed on the Record in fair legible figures and letters as follows "April 30 th 1778."
Jacob Dupree. Town Clerk of Brookfield
State of Massachusetts Worcester County, ss.
Subscribed and sworn to this fifth day of October A.D. 1846. before me
Ebenezer Merriam Just Peace

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, Boston October 16 th 1846
I hereby Certify , That at the date of the annexed attestation Ebenezer Merriam was a Justice of the Peace for the County of Worcester,
in the said Commonwealth, duly commissioned and constituted; and that to his acts and attestations, as such, full faith and credit are and ought to be given, in and out of Court.
In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto affixed the Seal of the Commonwealth, the date above written.
John G. Parris,
Secretary of the Commonwealth.

Rev WIDOW, &c.
File No. 17481
Mary Potter Widow of Barnabas Potter Comp. Rev. War.
Act: July 4 th 1836
Index:—Vol. M , Page 134
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Oct 16 th 1849 addl exp - Cues Mary P. Patten and Remnahay 44 24 as 36 3/4
Department of Interior Pension Office Washington City

Newwich Va Oct 10 1849
Dear Sir, Enclosed is the certificate required, in relation to the surviving children of Mary Potter, widow of Barnabas Potter and late of Matriford deceased.
Yours very respectfully Ira Davis

✓ Sept 22/49 Ira Davis
Sept. 17/49
Certificate of Secy of Map - Case of Mary Potter widow of Barnabas Potter decd
W. W. Allison Prompt action
Ans 4 July 1836 4424
✓
Comm. of Pensions Dept of the Interior Sept 22 1849

Norwich Vt Sept 17 1849
Dear Sir,
Enclosed is the certificate of the Secretary of Mass, in the case of Mary Potter widow of Barnabas Potter deceased. This is in addition to what was allowed on Potter's claim.
This certificate has been a long time mislaid and supposed to be lost or it would have been transmitted before.
Yours Respectfully Gerr D. Smith
Commissioner of Pensions

increase from $66, \frac{56}{100} to $69, \frac{90}{100} . for annum when it shall be shown what children now receive. The prison Sep 25. 49

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, Boston:
July 10 1847.
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 Barnabas Potter is borne upon a List of Men in Capt Nathan Hamilton's Company who received wages for the month of October. Said List is dated, Seconderoga Mills November 31 1776. — The above is additional to that given in certificate of said Potter's services issued from this Office the 31 st September 1846.

And I further Certify, That, before search made for evidence of said facts, the application hereto annexed was filed in this Office, in the form in which the same now appears; that the search was made by myself and my clerks alone; and that said application, and the certificate above set forth, contain all the facts and circumstances within my knowledge, pertaining to the case.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto affixed the Seal of the Commonwealth, the date above written.
John S. Burleigh;
Secretary of the Commonwealth.

4424.

WAR DEPARTMENT.
Revolutionary Claim.
I certify that, in conformity with the law of the United States, of the 3 d Section of the 4 th of July 1836, Mary Potter, deceased, late of the State of Vermont, Widow of Barnabas Potter, dec d . who was a Corporal and Private in the Massachusetts Line: and died on the 10 th day of March 1826, was entitled to a pension at the rate of Sixty Six dollars and Fifty Six cents per annum, commencing on the 4 th day of March 1831, and ending the 31 st . January 1841 - the day of her death; and the amount is now due and payable to Barnabas Potter and Naomi Winslow, only surviving children. 2. Enclosed
Given at the War Office of the United States, this Twenty fourth fifth day of November, one thousand eight hundred and forty- Six.

STATE OF VERMONT, Caledonia County,....ss.
I, Sam d P. Waterworth , Clerk of the County Court of the County of Caledonia in the State of Vermont, do hereby certify that
Jonah Carpenter Esq of Manton
is an acting Justice of the Peace in and for said county, duly commissioned and qualified; that his commission was dated on the 30 th day of October in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty five and will expire the thirtieth day of November next, and that his signature to the annexed Certificate is genuine.
Given under my hand and the seal of said County Court, this 23 rd day of October A. D. 1846
Sam d P. Waterworth Clerk.

The widow died 31 Jan'y 1841 & not 1846

STATE OF VERMONT, ) I, Sam W. Nuttall, Clerk of the County Court of the Coun- Caledonia County, ss. Sty of Caledonia in the State of Vermont, do hereby certify that
James Shovey Esq. of Barnes & Jos. Welch Jr. Esq. of Waterbury, are
acting Justices of the Peace in and for said county, duly commissioned and qualified; that this commission was dated on the 30 th day of October in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty five and will expire the thirtieth day of November next, and that his signature is genuine.
Given under my hand and the seal of said County Court, this 25 th day of October, A. D. 1846
Sam. W. Nuttall Clerk.

State of Vermont Caledonia County
October 1. 1846
Barnes
I Sampson Wood of Waterbury County Caledonia & State Vermont of lawful age being duly sworn do depose and say that I was acquainted with Barnabas Potter of Waterbury County & State aforesaid and that he died on or about the 10 th March 1826 and that I was acquainted with his children & know of none now living except Barnabas Potter & Naomi Winslow. And further I say not.
Sampson Wood
Personally appeared Sampson Wood & made oath to the above before me
Miles Thoney
Justice Peace

State of Vermont Calceonia ss
October 1. 1826
I Levi P Parks of Barnet, County Calceonia & State of Vermont of lawful age being duly sworn do depose & say that I was personally acquainted with Barnabas Potter of Waterford County & State aforesaid & that he died on or about the 10 th March 1826 & that I was acquainted with his children & know of none now surviving except Barnabas Potter & Naomi Winslow. And further I say not
Levi P Parks
Personally appeared Levi P Parks & made oath to the above before me Joseph Felch justice of peace

State of Vermont District of Caledonia ss 3 Registry of Probate, Office Danville October 1st A.D. 1846
I Norman Davis Register of the Probate Court for said district, certify, that Barnabas Potter late of Waterford in said district, deceased, on or about the 10 th day of March 1826, that said deceased has no widow living, but left the following named individuals, who are the legal heirs of the said Barnabas Potter, to wit, Barnabas Potter of Barnet in said district and Naomi Winslow of Waterford aforesaid.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed the Seal of said Court, and subscribed my name at Danville aforesaid this 1 st day of October A.D. 1846.
Norman Davis Register

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, Boston;
September 21 st 1846.
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 Barnabas Potter, is borne upon a Muster Roll of Capt John Packard's Company, in Col David Brewer's 8. 6 Corp l Regt in the Eight Months Service, as a Corporal of Brookfield, from May 2 1775 3 months and 6 days. Upon a Return of said Company in said regiment, as a Corporal of Brookfield, the return named said return is dated "Camp, October 7 1775." Upon an Order of said Company for Military Coats, dated "Roxbury Camp December 27 1775." Upon a Pay Abstract of Capt Nathan Hamilton's Company, in Col Samuel Brewer's Regt to return home from Fort Edward, as a private of Brookfield, number of Miles traveled 170. 8 1/2 days service. Said

Abstract is dated Brookfield, February 6 1777. Upon an Abstract monthly Pay Roll of Said Capt Hamilton's Company in Said Brune's Regt, as a private from August 23 to September 30
1.29
1776, 1 Month and 29 days. Upon the back of the abstract is written the following.
Many December 4 1776. received of Capt Hamilton £17 18 2. Signed John Brunker S r
Upon a List of Men procured from the County of Worcester for the term of 9 Months, from the time of their arrival at Fresh Kill, as a private of
And I further Certify, That, before search made for evidence of said facts, the application hereto annexed was filed in this Office, in the form in which the same now appears; that the search was made by myself and my clerks alone; and that said appli- cation, and the certificate above set forth, contain all the facts and circumstances within my knowledge, pertaining to the case.
Brookfield, in Capt. Gilbin's Company Col Converse's regt arrived at Fresh Kill June 7 1778.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto affixed the Seal of the Commonwealth, the date above written.
John C. Parsons Secretary of the Commonwealth.

The Secretary of the Commonwealth of Mass is requested to furnish such evidence of the service of my father Barnabas Potts deceased, as may be found upon the records and documents in his Office
My father resided in the Town of Shaksfield, Worcester county, and as I believe served about three years.
I think he served some part of the time in Colt Hamilton Company, and was either a Sergeant or Corporal.
Although I probably have heard my father mention his services I cannot now state any others, excepting Col. Converse.
August 11. 1846 -
Yr Nephew Winslow
Signed by the said Aaron Winslow in my presence,
August 11. 1846 Caledon Co. State of Vermont
Forin Kinnic Justice of the Peace

6863.
Mary Potter deed Vermont
4 July 1836
m. 30 April 1778
d. 31. Jany 1846.
Admitted
'75. Smo-bdy Corp. 30.05 '76 L'76, 10 mos 29 days. 36.51 $66:56
to 31. Jany 1846. to
Barnabas Potter & Naomi Winslow only Children
Ira Davis Esq Norwich Vermont

Stoneville Vt Nov. 6 1846
Dear Sir,
Enclosed is the application of Barnabas Potter for a Pension, in the right of his Mother Mary Potter deceased, who was the widow of Barnabas Potter deceased. I send the following papers, to wit, The declaration, under the Act of Congress July 1836, The certificate of the Marriage of the Town Clerk of Brookfield Mass. April 30 1778, The certificate of service from the Secretary of Mass. (Which I think shows a service of 8 months in 1775, also a service from the S. Dept. 1776, to Feb 6 1777, also a service of 9 months in 1778,) Affidavit identifying the deceased soldier, Affidavit and Probate certificate identifying the living children, The Town Clerk's certificate showing the death of the widow, Which I believe make out a full case,
Yours Very Respectfully Ezra Davis

Vermont 4424.
Mary Potter, dec d widow of Barnabas Potter who died on the 10 th March 1826 of Calais in the State of Vermont who was a Corp t in the Co y commanded by Captain Packard of the Reg t commanded by Col l Brewer in the Massac line for 8 mo. 6 d. Corp t 10 mo. 29 d. as Private.
Inscribed on the Roll of Montpelier at the rate of 66 Dollars 56 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4 th day of March, 1831, & end 31 st January 1831 when she died
Certificate of Pension issued the 28 th day of Nov. 1846 and sent to Ira Davis, Norwich, Vermont
Arrears to the 4 th of Semi-annual allowance ending
Payable to Barnabas Potter and Naomi Winslow only children
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act July 4, 1836, Section the P. }
Recorded by D. H. Wood, Clerk, Book C. Vol. 1. Page 44.
Rep d lib to Papt. Nov 27. 1846 Let. 25 Sep 49. Ira Davis.

Payment to be made at Montpelier by R.R. Keith Agent for paying Pen- sioners, in the Agency of Vermont
Recorded in the Pension Office, in Book C, Vol. 1. Page by _____
D.K. Wood Clerk.
Duplicate.

WAR DEPARTMENT.
REVOLUTIONARY CLAIM.
I certify that, in conformity with the 3d section of the law of the United States, of the 4th July, 1836, Mary Potter deceased, late of Vermont ————— widow of Barnabas Potter, dec d . ————— who was a Corp t & long Private in the Mass t . Line and died 10 th March 1826 —————
is entitled to receive Sixty Six ————— dollars and Fifty Six — cents per annum during the time she may remain unmarried, commencing on the 4th of March, 1831, and payable semi-annually on the 4th of March and 4th of September, ending the 31 st January 1846, when she died, payable to Barnabas Potter and Naomi Winslow, only children. Given at the War Office of the United
States, this 25 th day of November one thousand eight hundred and forty Six. —————
Secretary of War.
Examined and } Countersigned. }
Commissioner of Pensions.
Duplicate.

Payment to be made at Montpelier by Thomas Reed Agent for paying pension- ers, in the Agency of
Vermont
Recorded in the Pension Office, in Book Vol= ume Page by
J. P. Chase Clerk.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR.
Claim for Military Service.
Increase. I certify that, in conformity with the law of the United States, of the 4 th July 1836, the pension of Mary Potter deceased late of Vermont, widow of Barnabas Potter, who was a corporal and private in the Revolution and died on the 10 th March 1826, has been increased from Sixty six dollars and fifty six Cents to Sixty nine dollars and ninety Cents, per annum commencing on 4 th March 1831 and ending 31 st January 1841, when she died.
The amount is due and payable to her only surviving children, Barnabas Potter and Naomi Winslow.
Given at the Department of the Interior, this 30 th day of October one thousand eight hundred and forty= nine
Examined and Countersigned. §
Secretary of the Interior.
Commissioner of Pensions.

Payment to be made at Montpelier by R. R. Reilly Agent for paying pension- ers, in the Agency of Vermont
Recorded in the Pension Office, in Book C, Vol- ume 1. Page 44, by
D. H. Wood, Clerk.

WAR DEPARTMENT.
Revolutionary Claim.
I certify that, in conformity with the law of the United States, of the 3 d Section of 4 th July 1836, Mary Potter, dec d . late of Vermont, Widow of Barnabas Potter, deceased, who was a Corporal and Private in the Massachusetts Line and died on the 10 th of March 1826, was entitled to a pension at the rate of Sixty Six dollars and Fifty Six cents per annum, commencing 4 th March 1831, and ending 31 st January the Eighteen Hundred and Forty One, the day of her death; and the amount is now due and payable to Barnabas Potter and Naomi Winslow, only surviving children.
Given at the War Office of the United States, this 28 th day of November one thousand eight hundred and forty- Six

State of Vermont Caledonia County On this 23 rd day of October 1846 personally appeared Jerel Kendall a resident of Barnet in the County of Caledonia State of Vermont aged 64 years, who being duly sworn according to Law doth on his oath make the following declaration - That he was personally acquainted with Barnabas Patten of Waterbury deceased & that he was formerly from Brookfield Massachusetts & had frequent conversations with him about his being in the army of the Revolution & that he was the Father of Barnabas Patten Jr of New- mi Milton who on his legal representative & the widow of Mary Patten now deceased who was the wife of the above named Barnabas Patten deceased Jerel Kendall
Sworn to & subscribed on the day & year above written J. K. Remick
STATE OF VERMONT, } I, Saml D. Nuttall Clerk of the County Court of the Coun- Caledonia County, ss. } ty of Caledonia in the State of Vermont, do hereby certify that James K. Remick Esq of Barnet
is an acting Justice of the Peace in and for said county, duly commissioned and qualified; that his commission was dated on the 20 th day of October in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty and will expire the thirtieth day of November next, and that his signature to the annexed Certificate is genuine,
Given under my hand and the seal of said County Court, this 23 rd day of October A. D. 1846
Saml D. Nuttall Clerk.

State of Vermont Caledonia County On this 23 rd day of October 1846 personally appeared Jeriah Kendall a resident of Barnet in the County of Caledonia State of Vermont aged 64 years who being duly sworn according to Law doth on his oath make the following declaration - That he was personally acquainted with Barnabas Patten of Waterford deceased & that he was formerly from Brookfield Massachusetts & had frequent conversations with him about his being in the Army of the Revolution & that he was the Father of Barnabas Patten Jr of New- mi Milton who on his legal representative & the daughter of Mary Patten now deceased who was the wife of the above named Barnabas Patten deceased Jeriah Kendall
Sworn to & subscribed on the day & year above written J. H. Remick Justice Peace

increased from $66 56 / 100 to $69 90 / 100
per annum payable to Barbara Potter & Naomi Stine law. children
Certificate of the State Court
Joan Davis Norwich Conn

State of Vermont } Calcutta District } I Theron Howard Judge of the Court of Probate for the district of Calcutta holding at Danville within & for the district aforesaid do hereby certify that satisfactory evidence has been exhibited to said court that Naomi Winslow, formerly Naomi Potter, and Barnabas Potter are the only surviving children of Mary Potter deceased, who was the widow of the late Barnabas Potter of Waterford in said Calcutta District deceased.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed my seal of office at Danville in said District this 8 th day October A.D. 1849. Theron Howard Judge of Probate

BOUNTY LAND WARRANT RECORD CARD*
NAME Potter, Benjamin GRADE Private LINE Connecticut
WARRANT NUMBER 6310 ACREAGE 100 ISSUED Apr. 15, 1790 to Peter De Witt, assignee
*The information concerning the issuance of warrants carded on this form is found in volumes 2 to 4 of "Land Warrants Issued Prior to 1800" which are registers of bounty land warrants issued to non-commissioned officers and privates under congressional resolutions of September 16, 1776, and subsequent dates. Other records relative to the applications for warrants appear to have been destroyed in the War Department fire of November 9, 1800. Information concerning warrants surrendered to the Federal Government is to be found in General Land Office records in The National Archives.