Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 33,470, for Edward Phelps, Massachusetts

SERVICE
NUMBER
Mass.
Phelps Edward
S. 33,470
CONTENTS

14.740 Massachusetts
Edward Phelps of Rochester in the state of Mass who was a private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Ward — of the Mass. line, for the term of one year.
Inscribed on the roll of Massachusetts at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 12 th of July 1819
Certificate of Pension issued the 6 th of Sep 1819 and sent to Nahum Mitchell Esq. East Bridgewater Mass
Arrears to 4th of Sep 1819 10.22 Semi-ann. all'ce ending March 1820 48.
7m 10 20/31 4/30 $58.22
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
Edward Phelps
Edward Phelps of Rochester in the state of Mass who was a private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Ward — of the Mass. line, for the term of one year. Inscribed on the roll of Massachusetts at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 12th of July 1819. Certificate of Pension issued the 6th of Sep 1819 and sent to Nahum Mitchell Esq. East Bridgewater Mass. Arrears to 4th of Sep 1819 10.22 Semi-ann. all'ce ending March 1820 48. $58.22

Edward Phelps Rochester Mass.
12 July 1819. Capt. Clapp Col. Ward. Mass. line 1776.
Admitted upon the evidence produced
Adm.

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS.
Olymo ath
On this 12 th  ss. day of July A. 1819, before me the subscriber, one of the Judges of the Circuit Court of Common Pleas, for the Southern Circuit, personally appeared Edward Phelps of Rochester Ms aged sixty six years, resident in the said Circuit, who being by me first duly cautioned according to law, on his oath made the following declaration, by him signed, in order to obtain the provision made by the late 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."
I Edward Phelps of Rochester depose, set forth, and declare, that I was a private soldier in the war of the revolution on the continental establishment for more than nine months - that I enlisted into Earl Clapp's Company of Col. Ward's Regiment in the Massachusetts line on the first of January 1775 to serve one year, commonly called the first year's service in said war, & continued to serve out said year faithfully in said company till the last of December 1775, and was then honorably discharged, but had no written discharge - that from my reduced circumstances I need the assistance of my country for support.
Edward Phelps

And I the said Judge do certify that I am satisfied the said Phelps needs the assistance of his country as he has sworn
And I, the said Judge, do also certify, that it appears to my satisfaction, that the said Edward Phelps did serve in the revolutionary war, as stated in the preceding declaration, against the com- mon enemy, for the term of nine months, on the continental establishment; and I now transmit the proceedings and testimony taken and had before me, to the Secretary for the Department of War, pursuant to the directions of the aforementioned act of Congress.
Nahum Mitchell
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS.
ss.
1818.
I HEREBY CERTIFY, That is one of the Judges of the Circuit Court of Common Pleas for the Southern Circuit, consisting of the Counties of Plymouth, Norfolk, Bristol, Barnstable, Dukes and Nantucket in said Commonwealth—that the same Circuit Court of Common Pleas is a Court of record—that the signature to the above cer- tificate is the true signature of the said Judge, and that the seal thereunto affixed is the seal of the said Court.
} Clerk of the Judicial Court for the County of

Edward Phelps
14740
Mar: 20
not entitled
J. L. E.
Clerk of the Court for the County of
Hermont

SCHEDULE.
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS.
County of Plymouth ss.
On this 19 th day of July 1820, before the Circuit Court of Common Pleas for the Southern Circuit, proceeding according to the course of the common law with a jurisdiction unlimited in point of amount, having a power also of fine and imprisonment, and keeping a record of their proceedings, personally appeared in open Court, being a court of record for the said County Edward Phelps aged 67 years, resident in Rochester in said County, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth, on his oath, declare that he served in the Revolutionary war as follows, viz. for the term of one year in Col. Dyer's company - Col. Ward's Regiment and that he was received a pension certificate dated 16 th September 1819 and numbered 14.740 in pursuance of his original Declaration made twelfth July 1819 and also takes and subscribes the following oath, viz.
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 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 18 th 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.
Real Estate as appraised by the Selectmen of the Town
Half a Small House & land & Barn 1200.
one horse 25 - two cows 35 60
2 yearlings 15 - eight sheep 8 23
Furniture 13
Farming Tools 16.25
The income of said real estate is valued by said Selectmen $40. Valuation & appraisement were made July 18 th 1820. Some five hundred Dolls for my farm on interest. Edward Phelps
Sworn to, and declared, on the 19 th day of July 1820 before
Nahum Mitchell C. Justice of Court
I, John B Thomas clerk of said court 1312.25 or 40 income 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 thirteen hundred & 12 dollars and Twenty five cents. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said court, on this 30 th day of July 1820
John B Thomas Clerk of the Court for the County of Plymouth

Deposited Ebenezer Prout for Edward Phelps

I know Snow of Rochester in the County of Plymouth and Commonwealth of Massachusetts legally qualified to give evidence testify & say, that I was a soldier of the Revolutionary Army in the service of the United States. I personally knew Solomon Phelps of said Rochester who was also a soldier in said service. He enlisted in January A.D. 1776 for one year in the company of Capt. Earl Clapp and Regiment commanded by Col. Ward. I belonged in the same company with him. He joined the Army at Roxbury in the month of January aforesaid, and continued there till the enemy was routed Boston; after which we went with the Army to New York. We were then drawn for the back service under Col. Tupper and continued in that service till the expiration of the term of enlistment when we were discharged at the same time.
Ebenezer Snow
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Plymouth ss. July 10. 1819. Personally appeared Ebenezer Snow and made oath to the truth of the foregoing deposition by him subscribed before me the undersigned. And I hereby certify that I am personally acquainted with said Snow and that he is a man of fair character for integrity & veracity.
Charles J. Holmes. Justice of the Peace Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Plymouth ss. July 12. 1819. I hereby certify that the above named Charles Jarvis Holmes is a Justice of the Peace in this County qualified by law to take affidavits, and the above is his genuine signature.
Nahum Mitchell: Judge for

Deposition Nathan Sears for Edward Phelps

I Nathan Sears of Rochester in the County of Plymouth & Commonwealth of Massachusetts, legally qualified to give evidence to life & say that I was a Lieutenant in the Army of the Revolution in the service of the United States. I was in the company commanded by Capt. Riley Wardworth, and the company Regiment commanded by Col. Bailey. I personally knew Edward Phelps of said Rochester, he enlisted and joined the Army in January A.D. one thousand seven hundred and eighty six. He was in the company commanded by Capt. Clapp and the Regiment commanded by Col. Ward. He enlisted for one year. He served with the Army while the enemy left Boston after which he went to New York and was detached for the boat service under the command of Col. Tupper. I was a Lieutenant in that service. He continued in the service during the period of his enlistment and then left it. Nathan Sears
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Plymouth ss July 10. 1819 Personally appeared Nathan Sears and made oath to the truth of the foregoing deposition by him subscribed before me this ten days signed and I hereby certify that I am personally acquainted with said deponent, and that he is a man of veracity & integrity Charles J. Holmes Justice of the Peace
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Plymouth ss July 12. 1819. I hereby certify that the above named Charles Jarvis Holmes is a Magistrate in this County & authorized by law to take depositions, and that the above is his handwriting, with which I am well acquainted. Nahum Mitchell: Judge

33470 INVALID. Rev
File No. 33,470
Edward Phelps
His Rev War
Act: 18 th March 18 th
Index:—Vol. 2 , Page 399
[Arrangement of 1870.]