Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 22420, for William Nichols, Massachusetts

SERVICE
NUMBER
Mass.
Nichols William
S. 22 420
CONTENTS

3678
Vermont
William Nichols
Windsor Co. in the State of Vermont who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain Hodge of the Regt. commanded by Col Carling in the Massachusetts line for 7 months. Private — $23. 33
Inscribed on the Roll of Vermont at the rate of 23 Dollars 33 Cents per annum, commence on the 14th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 29 th day of Dec. 1832 and sent Hon. H. Hubbard House Reps.
  Arrears to 14th of Sept. 1832  $34.99    Semi-ant. allowance ending 4 March 1833  11. 66     $46.65  
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Viral Luce Clerk, Book 9. Vol. 4 Page 75

State of Vermont } On this day of August in the year Windso County ss } of our Lord eighteen Hundred and thirty two personally appeared in open court, before the Court of Probate now sitting at Springfield in said District, said Court being a court of Record by the Laws of this State, William Nichols , a resident of Weathersfield in the County of Windso & State aforesaid aged seventyfive years who being first duly sworn according to Law, doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832. —
That he was born at Holden in Worcester County & Common- wealth of Massachusetts on the 3 rd day of March A D 1757 — that his age is recorded in his Bible & he thinks it is also re- corded in the Town Records of Holden. —
1 That in Jany 1776 he went from Holden to Winter Hill and enlisted for one month — and served in Capt. Jones Company of Volunteers and when his time expired he was dis- missed without any written discharge — The Company's Barracks to which he belonged were in winter  post Hill — and while there he saw some Buildings burnt at Charlestown — —
2 That some time about the last of April 1777 he enlisted for three months as a private to go to Rhode Island & served said time in Capt. Hodges Company of Volunteers — marched to Providence — staid there a few days when the Company continued their march to Oldbridge Newton — there he had the measles and when his time had expired was dismissed at the same place without any written discharge and immediately after returned home — He has no recollection of the names of any other officers in the Company or Regiment to which he belonged except Lieutenant Hinnesam —
3 rd — Some time in September 1777 he was drafted for three months at Holden to serve in Capt. Samuel Huleland's Company, in Col. Job Cushing's Regiment of Mass. Militia —

- The Company to which he belonged marched immediately to Springfield Mass. Thence to Bennington to Manchester Vermont where they made a halt a few days - then continued the March by Cambridge to Stillwater or near it where they joined the Army under Genl. Gates - - -
On the 7 th Oct. there was an engagement between the American & British force near Stillwater - Capt. Hubbard's Company was not far from the Battlefield but took no part in the engagement, being kept back with some other troops as a reserve corps - - a part however were detached during the engagement to reinforce the American line - and the said William noticed a circumstance which he will relate - a Sargeant who stood near him during the engagement took out his watch & held it in his hand until the action was over - & firing had ceased, which was immediately succeeded by three hurrahs - at which time he looked at his watch & observed that the action lasted two hours and ten minutes - - - The next morning our Army took up their line of march in pursuit of the enemy on their retreat but returned to Camp at night - soon after this there was a cessation of arms for three days & immediately after on the 17 th Octob r . the Genl. Burgoyne surrendered himself & his Army to the Genl. Gates - we were then ordered down the River to Albany where we made a stand a few days - Thence down the River to Saratoga brought by the Enemy a place - then by water to Ferrytown Thence by land to White Plains where the s d William remained until he was dismissed without receiving any written discharge - at the expiration of his three months - during which he served as a private -
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present and declares that his name is not on the pension Roll of the agency of any State.

and he further declares that John Marsh & Son a , Lawrence of Weatherfield aforesaid and Joshua Mar- tin Jr. of S. Weatherfield Ballston in said County of Windsor are acquainted with him and can testify to his Character for veracity & their belief in his ser- -vices as a soldier of the Revolution -
The said William further says that he has no evidence of his services, beside that of his Brother affidavit which accompanies this declaration, so far as his knowledge extends -
Sworn to, and subscribed, } William the day and year aforesaid. } Nichols
Isaac Proctor Judge
We, John Marsh, Jonathan Lawrence, and Joshua Martin, Junr., all residing in in the town of Weatherfield in the County of Windsor and State of Vermont, hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with William Nichols, who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be seventy five years of age; that he is reputed and believed, in the neighbour- hood, where he resides, to have been a Soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
John Marsh -
Sworn to, and subscribed, } for th Lawrence the day and year aforesaid. } Joshua Martin Jr
Isaac Proctor Judge
And the said Court do hereby, declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier, and served as he states. And the Court further certifies, that it appears to

them, that Solomon Marsh, Jonathan Lawrence, and Joshua Martin, Jr., who have signed the preceding certificate are residents in the town of Weathersfield aforesaid, and, are credible persons, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
Jabez Proctor Judge
I, Reuben Washburn, Register of the Probate Court, within and for the District of Windsor, in the State of Vermont, do hereby certify, that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of William Nichols for a Pension.
In Testimony, whereof I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of said Court, this seventh day of August in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty two.
Reuben Washburn. —
W m Nichols

I David Nichols of Weathersfield in the County of Windsor and State of Vermont aged seventy five years do testify and say that in January 1776 my Brother William Nichols who now resides in Weathersfield aforesaid enlisted at Winter Hill near Boston, Worcester County , Mass. for one month and served said period as a private in Capt. John Jones Company - at the expiration of which month he was dismissed and returned home to Holden Mass. his then place of residence - I enlisted with him into same Company at same time and for the same period I returned home with him In April or May 1777 he again volunteered his service as a private to go to Rhode Island for the term of three months and served as during said term - Capt. - Hodge commanded the Company in which he served - I enlisted with him into same Company for same period I served with him said term and we were both dismissed at P'keepsie, Newtown -
Having been to Bennington, on my return home in Sept 1777 as near as I can recollect I learnt that said William and another Brother of mine had been drafted to join Gates Army near Saratoga - When his three months, for which he had been drafted, had expired he returned home and I have always understood from him from that time to this that he served 2 d three months and that he was in Gates Army at the taking of Burgoyne's Army -
David Nichols
State of Vermont } At Springfield in said County on the Windsor County ss } 26 th day of July Anno Domini 1832 Personally appeared David Nichols of Weathersfield said County, to me known as a person of Credibility

and made solemn oath that the foregoing affidavit by him subscribed contains the whole truth and nothing but the truth. —
Before Sam. W. Porter Ass't Justice of Windsor County Court
State of Vermont } Woodstock County Clerk's Office 15 th August 1832. I Benjamin Windsor County ss } Swan Clerk of Windsor County Court, Do hereby certify that Samuel W. Porter is one of the Justices of the County Court within & for said County, and that the above is his Signature. In Testimony whereof I hereunto affix the Seal of said Court and subscribe my name the day & year above
Benj. Swan
David Nichols Affidavit
Wm. Nichols

Mr. Nichols Vermont
Admitted Private 7 mo. 23.33
Flon. H. Hubbard

BRIEF in the case of  Yea Nicholls of Mathews field  by  of Windsor in the State of Vermont  (Act 7th June, 1832.)
 1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? Court.  2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?  3. How old is he? 75.  4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed. 
   Period. Duration of Service. Rank. Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served.   Years, Months, Days.     In 1776 1 Private Gen. Capt Jones   Apr 1777 3 " " Hedges   Sept " 3 " " Hubbard, Col. Bushnell Gen. Gates  
 5. In what battles was he engaged? Stillwater  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Holden, Worcester Co. Massachusetts  7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditional evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? Living  8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? Correct 
Except the names of Field Officers omitted under whom he served in 1776 & 1777  I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
E. M. [Signature] Examining Clerk.

Resolution
22420 INVALID.
1907 June 14. Dist. to Burton H. Allbee 1912 Feb. 7. Lillian J. Nichols f. 1913 July 25. To Mrs. Chas. W. Russell.
File No. 22420
William Nichols
Pro New War
Act: June 7" 82"
Index: — Vol. 2 , Page 298
[Arrangement of 1870.]

H.L.R.
338 STATE STREET
Albany N. Y. July 22 nd 1913.
The Bureau of Pensions Hon. Commissioner Washington - D. C.
My dear Sir: May I be favored with any information relative to family history contained in the applications for pensions made by the following persons -

Please accept my sincere thanks for any courtesy you may extend me.
Respectfully Yours Sarah L. Russell (Mrs Charles W. Russell)

SAGINAW GENERAL HOSPITAL VISITING NURSE DISPENSARY BLISS BLOCK, NORTH SAGINAW
SAGINAW, MICH.
Jan 26 1912
To the
Pension Office Washington D.C.
Will you please give me any information you may have on record of one - William Nichols who served in the revolutionary war - lived in Holden Massachusetts was selectman of that town in 1782. Dates required Birth - marriage - death and length of service in the revolution.
Thanking you in advance very truly yours
Lillian I. Nichols 616. Ames St. Saginaw Michigan
over

Information required in the interest of the local Chapter D. A. R.
AM JAN 31 1912

41 Myer St, Hackensack, N.J., June 3. 1907.
Bureau of Pensions, Washington,
Gentlemen - I want the official records of William Nichols, who enlisted in the Revolutionary army from some point in Massachusetts.
He died in not Matherofield, (Perkinoville) Vt., about 1847, aged 94 or 95 years.
I want the enlistment date and the service record. He drew a pension for his service at the time of his death.
Very truly,
Burton H. Albee.

In reply to your request of _____, received for a statement of the military history of Wm Nichols a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pen- sion on file in this Bureau. 8 file 22,420
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Jan'y. 76 1 mo. Pri. John Jones ✓ Mass.   Apr. 77 3 mos. Pri. Hodges ✓ "   Sept. 77 3 mos. Pri. Samuel Stubbs Job Cushing "  
Battles engaged in, Taking of Poughkeepsie Residence of soldier at enlistment, Holden, Mass. Date of application for pension, Aug. 7, 1832. Residence at date of application, Wethersfield, Windsor Co., Vt. Age at date of application, 6 Holden, Worcester Co., Mass. Mar. 3, 1757
Remarks: His claim was all d.
In 1832 his bro. David at 75 yrs. stated that they served together under  Capt. John Jones & Hodges. No further family data.  Bro David
Very respectfully.