Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 1645, for Jabez Pond, Massachusetts

SERVICE
NUMBER
Mass.
Pond, Jabez Bosworth or Basmeth
No. 1645
CONTENTS

No. 460 Massachusetts
Jabez Pond
Norfolk in the State of Mass who was a Private in the Comp. commanded by Captain Woods of the Regt. commanded by Col. in the Mass. — a line for 9 M. 11 d.
31.22
Inscribed on the Roll of Massachusetts at the rate of 31 Dollars 32 Cents per annum, to commence on the 14th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 19 day of Sep. 1833 — and Jabez  Pond Dedham
Arrears to the 14th of Sep. 30 $ 78.33 Pension allowance ending 4 M. '34 15.66
$93.99
{ Revolutionary Claim, } Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by J. C. Bates Clerk, Book E. Vol. 2. Page 66
Let to J. Ware May 6. 1835. Ord. Art. if fn #30. Dup. Art. if. June 10. 1835 fn #31: 22 sent to J. Ware Dedham, Mass.
Sit W. H. Simpson 3 March 1836
1/4 Mass.

685
Massachusetts Barnstable Pond widow of Salmon Pond who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Private Mass Line
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 37 Dollars 22
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1818.
2 nd " " May 1849 Certificate of Pension issued the 23 rd day of Oct r 1850 and sent to
Franklin Hall Esq Boston. Mass
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, 1848, Page 44 Vol. A
July 29,

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
County of Norfolk
On this twentieth day of June
in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty two, personally appeared David Cummings before the Honorable William Presiding Judge of the Court of Common Pleas now sitting at Dedham in and for said County of Norfolk, John Pond aged seventy two 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 7th A.D. 1832.
That he was born at Wrentham August 8 1760 that he was in the United States since from about the first of June 1777 to the last of November following in the Massachusetts Militia that he was residing at Wrentham when he entered the service and volunteered as a private and served for the period aforesaid under the command of Captain Josiah Woods from Pepperell - that he marched from Wrentham to Little Cambridge, now called Brighton - and from said Cambridge was on a station guard at Cambridge and was on a station guard at Cambridge between Boston and Springfield - that said company was designated the Captain's Guards; that he served with no regular troops, knew no regular officers nor had any written discharge at the close of said service - He has no documentary evidence relative to said campaign -

also
From some time in November 1778 to some time in February 1779 in the Massachusetts Militia - That he was residing at Wrentham when he entered this service; that he became a substitute for his Father Timothy Pond who had been drafted for a three months campaign & the said Jabez served during said period under the command of Capt. Newell in Boston & that he marched from Wrentham to Boston, & served with no regular troops; was acquainted with no regular officers, had no written discharge at the close of said service, and has resided since the Revolutionary war at Wrentham
Also
That he was in the United States service in 1780 or 1781 about two weeks under the command of Capt. Lowell on an alarm in the State of Rhode Island - He has no documentary evidence relative to this service and knows of no person living who was in the service with him.
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 a- gency of any state
I swear to & subscribe the day and year first aforesaid -
Jabez Pond

We Joseph J. Fiske and Asa Ware one of the Justices of said Court do hereby certify that we are well acquainted with David Pond who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be 72 years of age; that he is reputed and believed in the neighbourhood, where he resides, to have been a soldier of the revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn and subscribed as aforesaid — Joseph J. Fiske Asa Ware
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 certify that it is their opinion appears to them that David Pond & Asa Ware, who have signed the preceding certificate, are residents as therein stated, and are credible persons; and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I, James Ware Clerk of said Court of Common Pleas do hereby certify that David Cummings Esq. whose name is subscribed to the foregoing certificate is a Justice of the Court of Common Pleas & the above is his true signature. We hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of David Pond for a Pension.
In testimony whereof I have unto set my hand and seal of office on the day and year first aforesaid — James Ware Clerk

I hereby Ponder, do further make oath that my first term of service as stated in the within declaration was for the full and complete term of three months that the term of service in the second place stated in said declaration was for the full and complete term of three months and the term of service in the third place stated in said declaration was for eleven fourteen days
Sworn and subscribed to before me August 2, 1833.
By me Jonah J. Fiske Judge of Probate
Jobez Ponder Jobez Ponder 21360
Norfolk ss.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
I, James Ware Clerk of the Superior Court within and for the County of Norfolk, hereby certify that Jonah J. Fiske Esq. above named is a Justice of Peace in and for said County duly appointed commissioned and qualified to discharge the duties of said office and that his signature there is true & genuine.
In witness whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of the Superior Judicial Court of said Commonwealth hereunto at Dedham this fifth day of August A.D. 1833.
James Ware

I Elijah Craig of Wrentham in the County of Norfolk and Commonwealth of Massachusetts being about seventy one years of age, do testify and say, that I have been acquainted with Joby Pond of said Wrentham more than sixty years, and know that, during the six months campaign of Capt Josiah Wood's company at Little Cambridge, now called Brighton, from about the first of June 1777 to the last of November of the same year, I served in said company, as a substitute for one Jeremiah Hancock about one month, while he was permitted to be at home in Wrentham, and I know that said Joby Pond was a sol- dier in said company at that time, & have no doubt but that he served out the whole six months in said campaign - said company were called the captain's guards
Elijah Craig
Norfolk ss Sept 15. 1832 Then the above named Elijah Craig, being a credible witness, made oath to the truth of the foregoing deposition by him subscribed Before me Josiah Fiske Jus. Peace
I Theodore Gerould of Wrentham in the County of Norfolk and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, being about seventy one years of age, do testify and say that I have been acquainted with Joby Pond of said Wrentham for more than half a century, and know that he was a soldier of the revolu- tion and served in Capt Newell's company at Boston, three months from some time in Novem- ber.

1778 to some time in February following according to the best of my recollection, I being a soldier in the same company during the whole time.
Theodore Gervase
Norfolk Sept 15. 1832 Then the above named Theodore Gervase, a credible witness, made oath to the foregoing deposition by him subscribed
Reverend Josiah G. Fiske for Rev
William Pond of Wrentham aforesaid, being about sixty nine years of age, do testify and declare that I have been acquainted with Job Pond of said Wrentham from my childhood, and know that he was a soldier of the revolution and know that he was drafted for the six months campaign at Little Cambridge in 1777 from about the first of June to the last of November — then We lived together when he left home for said service and I was at home when he returned and have no doubt that he served faithfully served the whole six months in Capt Woods company designated the Captain's Guard —
I further testify that I was knowing to said Job Pond's serving three months at Boston in Capt Newells company from some time in November 1778 to some time in February following according to the best of my recollection as a substitute for my father Timothy Pond who was drafted for the same service — I went with my said brother Job Pond as far as did have when he entered upon said campaign and visited him while at Boston & was at home when he returned and have no doubt but that he faithfully served out the full term of three months in said company.

I further testify that I mention that said Jobiz Pond served a short time I should think more half a month at Rhode Island on an island in the company of Capt Cowell in 1780 or 1781
William Ford
Norfolk ss Sept 15. 1832 Then the above named William Pond being a credible witness, made oath to the foregoing deposition before by him subscribed
Before me Josiah J. Fiske Jus Peace
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Norfolk ss. I James Ware Clerk of all the Inferior Courts in and for the County of Norfolk do hereby certify that Josiah J. Fiske Esquire is a Justice of peace throughout said Commonwealth duly commissioned & qualified to discharge the duties of said office, and that his signature to the foregoing three affidavits is genuine and true. In witness whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of the said Court of Common Pleas at Dedham this twentyfirst day of December in the one thousand eight hundred & thirty two. James Ware
I Elisha Fiske a clergyman residing in Wrentham aforesaid do hereby testify that I am well acquainted with the above named Jobiz Pond and that I believe him to be 72 years of age; that he is reported to have been a soldier of the revolution & believed so to be (in the neighborhood where he resided) and that I concur in that opinion
Elisha Fiske
Norfolk ss August 2. 1833 Then the above named Elisha Fiske who has subscribed the above certificate, made oath to the truth of the same - and I certify that he is a respectable clergyman in Wrentham and his statements entitled to full credit. Josiah J. Fiske Jus Peace

Jonah J. Fiske do certify that the within named deponents, Elijah Braine, Theodore Gerauld, William Pond and Abiah Fiske are each and all of them respectable citizens in the town of Wrentham, that their char- acters stand fair for truth and veracity and that the statements of each one of them are entitled to full credit.
Jonah J. Fiske Jur. Pean
Deposition of Jonah J. Fiske
Wofolk. Commonwealth of Massachusetts
I James Ware Clerk of all the Judicial Courts within and for said County hereby certify that Jonah J. Fiske Esquire above named is a Justice of peace in and for said County duly ap- pointed commissioned and qualified to discharge the duties of said office and that his signature here is genuine and true. In witness whereof I have hereunto sub- scribed my name and affixed the seal of the Supreme Judicial Court hereunto at Dedham this fifth day of August A.D. 1833.
James Ware

No 809
Basmeth Pond, widow of Sabez, Mass.
Act 29 July 1848,
Marrred 1795 Her dued 20 May 1849,
Adm o 9 mo. 11 days p 31: 22 for annuum, Comig 20 May 1849
Franklin Hall Boston, Mass.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, Boston, October 19 th 1850.
I hereby Certify, That at the date of the annexed attestation Sherman Seland was judge of the Court of Probate of Warren Livermore and Samuel Warner Esq. were Justices of the Peace for the County of Norfolk.
in the said Commonwealth, duly commissioned and qualified; and that to their 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.
R. Hallam
Secretary of the Commonwealth.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Norfolk County } ss.
Be it known that on this fifteenth day of October, 1850, personally appeared in open court before the subscriber, Judge of the Court of Probate within and for said County of Norfolk, Basmeth Pond, a resident of Wrentham in the County aforesaid, aged Seventy Eight last March years, who, being first duly sworn according to law, doth, on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provisions of the Act of Congress of the 29 th July 1848, & the Joint Resolution of July 1, 1848.
That she is the widow of Gabez Pond who was a Pensioner of the United States under the Law of the 7 th June 1832 at the rate of thirty one dollars & twenty two cents per annum on account of his services as a private in the War of the Revolution, and to whom a duplicate Certificate (No. 21460) was issued, dated June 10, 1835, and signed by C. A. Harris, Acting Secretary of War, in lieu of one dated 19 th Sept. 1833, which certificate has been surrendered.
She further declares that she was married to the said Gabez Pond on the thirtieth day of April in the year eighteen hundred and ninety five; that her husband the aforesaid Gabez, died on the second day of May, 1849; that she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service but the marriage took place previous to the second of January, eighteen hundred, viz. at the time above stated. She further swears that she is now a widow & that she has never before made any application for a pension.
Basmeth Pond
Sworn to & subscribed on the day & year above written before I Leland Judge of Probate

A copy of a marriage as found recorded in the Town Records of the Town of Dedham, in the County of Norfolk and State of Massachusetts.
"Lieut. Job Ponds of Wrentham to Miss Bathsheba Ellis of Dedham were married April thirtieth Seventeen hundred Ninety five"
I Daniel C. Fisher do certify that the above is a true extract from the records of said Town of Dedham with the exception of the date which is expressed on the record in fair legible figures as follows "April 30th 1795."
I Daniel C. Fisher above named, do hereby say that I hold the office of Town Clerk for said Town of Dedham and that the above is a true extract from the records of said Town with the exception above named as certified by me
Daniel C. Fisher T. Clerk.
Sworn to and subscribed this fifteenth day of October 1850.
Before me Warren Loring Justice of the Peace

I, Harvey E. Clapp of Wrentham in the County of Norfolk and State of Massa- -chusetts on oath testify and say that I am well acquainted with Bathsheba Pond - that she was the wife and is now the widow of - Joby Pond dec d . that said Joby Pond was a pensioner of the United States, that I attended him in his last sickness and that he died on the second day of May in the year eighteen hundred and forty nine,
Harvey E. Clapp, Phys ic .
Norfolk ss. October 16 th 1850. Then personally appeared the above named Harvey E. Clapp, a credible witness, and made oath that the foregoing affidavit by him subscribed is true. Before me
Samuel Warner Jr., Justice of the Peace.
This affidavit to be made by the Physician who attended the Pond - If inconvenient to get him, then get a similar one from the Minister who attended his funeral.

215 60 Pond Savery some Mass
Rev at 9 Months 17 days
5 16 of Mar 28 1892
P 472
62.66 15.66 78.33
Maria Ware Dedham Mass

BRIEF in the case of  Sabes Pond  of Norfolk  in the State of Mass  (Act 7th June, 1832.)
 1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? Open Court  2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?  3. How old is he? 72  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. As a Gen.     1 st Mass Militia June In 1777 volunt. about 6 Private Genl Woodhull no Col   November 1778 substitute 3 " Genl Knowl no Col   1780 — about 2 weeks " " Cornwall —  
 5. In what battles was he engaged? none  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Wrentham Mass  7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditionary evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? Traditionary three living witnesses  8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? The witnesses are not confirmed as credible 
I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
George Payson
Examining Clerk.

Rev. Wm
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 1645
Barnes, Paul Widow James Paul Rev. Rev. Wm
Act: July 29, 1845
Index:—Vol. 2n. , Page 134
[Arrangement of 1870.]

215 th 60 Abby Pond
Jacius Ware Dedham Mass

B R I E F objections to the admission of Pension Claims, of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of Jabez Ponds which require further proof or explanation.
I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides? yy II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides? yy III. If the applicant did not make the declaration in the county where he resides, is there any reason assigned for his not doing so? IV. Has the declarant mentioned the period or periods of the war when he served? yy V. * Has he mentioned with precision the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled? yy NO # VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations? yy VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832? yy VIII. Has the Court given their opinion? yy IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate? yy X. Is the Clerk's seal affixed? And if so, has it a device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal? yy
14  File of claim of Jabez Ponds on appeal June 1832  Morse

XI. Has the applicant obtained the evidence of a clergyman and another respectable citizen as to their belief respecting his age and the general belief in his neighborhood relative to his revolutionary service?
Conferred by two Citizens
XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it?
XIII. If the applicant has no documentary evidence, and has not obtained the testimony of at least one living witness, has he stated in his declaration that such proof cannot be had?
XIV. † If the applicant's name is not found on the rolls of military service, has he produced a witness or witnesses as to his service? Yes
If he has produced direct proof as to service, has the magistrate who administered the oath, certified to the credibility of the witness or witnesses? No
Has the proper officer certified to the official character and signature of the magistrate as the regulations direct? Yes
XV. Does it appear from any of the papers that the witness was in such a situation, or of such an age, as to have a personal knowledge of the applicant's service? Yes
XVI. ‡ Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct? Yes
XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And, if not, which of them is not so answered?
EXPLANATORY NOTES.
* QUERE V. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words:
"Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service, but according to the best of his recollection he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades; For _____ year _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____ For _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____; and for such service I claim a pension."

It is important in all cases to determine with precision the period for which each applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable. Some persons who apply for pensions merely state they served two years in the militia, &c. without specifying the tours; the names of the officers, and other particulars respecting their service. This form of a declaration is highly objectionable. It must in every case be clearly shewn under what officers the applicant served; the duration of each term of engagement; the particular place or places where the service was performed; that the applicant served with an embodied corps called into service by competent authority; that he was either in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil pursuit.
QUERE XIV. Proof of Service.
In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses, who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimants entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
QUERE XVI. Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other paper authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the ends of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.
In every case where the clerk of the court, or other certifying officer, has no public seal of office, the certificate of a member of congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should accompany the papers.
* Vide Additional Certificate herewith  Aug 5 1853  W. M. [?]

Boston, Oct 19, 1850.
Sir,
Enclosed herewith I send the application of Basmeth Pona, widow of Fabry Pona, dec d , for a pension under the Act of July 29, 1848 and Joint Resolution of July 1, 1848.
I am, Sir, most respectfully Your Obed t Serv t Franklin Hall.
J. S. Edwards, Esq., Commissioner of Pensions Washington D. C.

WAR DEPARTMENT.
REVOLUTIONARY CLAIM.
I certify that, in conformity with the law of the United States of the 7th June, 1832, Sabez Pond of the State of Massachusetts who was a private in the Revolutionary Army is entitled to receive Thirty dollars and cents per annum, during his natural life, commencing on the 4th of March, 1831, and payable semi-annually on the 4th of March, and 4th of September, in every year.
Given at the War Office of the United States, this 19 day of September one thousand eight hundred and thirty- three
Examined and Countersigned. }
J L Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions.

Massachusetts Roll, Act 7 June 1832, Sabiz Pond, Sci, $31.22 per annum. To what time last paid? To his death — May 2, 1879.

Commonwealth Bank, Pension Office Boston Feby. 25. 1836.
Sir,
Be pleased to inform me if Eabez Pond a Revolutionary pensioner under the Act of 7 June 1832. - private at $38. pr. annum has had an increase of pension.
I am very respectfully
Your ob t Servant
L. M. Stone for
John K. Linsley Agent
James L. Edwards Esq. Comm ee - Pensions Washington (D. C.)
21460

June 15 th
Jobz Land
Mass
21 o 3/22 Riddal
$30
James L Edwards Esq 3 Commissioner of Pensions Washington

Dedham Mass May 27. 1835.
Sir, conformably to your request by letter of the 6 th instant, I forward to you the General Certificate of Jesus Park, "that a small error in the computation of his stipend may be corrected" which having been done he pleads to transmit to me the Certificate to me that he may receive it again.
I am Sir Sir with respect
J. L. Edwards Esq
Friend Ware.