Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 15,942, for John Mower, Massachusetts

SERVICE
NUMBER
Mass
Mower, John
S 15,942
carded
CONTENTS

18073
Maine
John Mower of Kennebec in the State of Maine who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain Nichols of the Reef; commanded by Col. Holman on the快船 line for 17 mos 5 ds.
Feb 1854
Inscribed on the Roll of Maine at the rate of 57 Dollars 21 Cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 23 day of July 1833 and sent to R. C. Von Present
Arrears to the 4th of March 1833 $114.42 Semi-ant. allowance ending Sept ~ 28.60 $143.02
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by W. L. Williams Clerk, Book E Vol. 1 Page 33

STATE OF MAINE.
Kennebec County, ss.
AT the Supreme Judicial Court, begun and holden at Augusta, within and for the County of Kennebec, on the first Tuesday of October, A. D. 1832, and thence by adjournment on the 27 th day of March A. D. 1833.
PERSONALLY appears in open Court John Mower by whom the annexed declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress of June 7 th , 1832, was made before the Hon. NATHAN WESTON, Jr. on the 16 th day of July A. D. 1832, and makes oath, in due form of law, that the annexed declaration, by him made and signed, is true.
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary soldier and served as he states.
Nathan Weston Just S. J. C.
I, JOHN ALPHONSO CHANDLER, Clerk of all the Judicial Courts held within and for the County of Kennebec, do hereby certify, that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the applica- tion of John Mower for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I hereunto affix the seal of said Supreme Judicial Court, and subscribe my name this 27 th day of March A. D. 1833.
J. A. Chandler

Declaration.
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 1 st of June, 1832.
STATE OF MAINE, } ss. KENNEBEC COUNTY, }
On this fifteenth day of July A. D. 1832 personally appeared before the Hon. NATHAN WESTON, Jun'r, a Justice of the Supreme Judicial Court, of said State, John Mower a resident of Greene in the County of Kennebec and State of Maine, aged seventy three 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 provision made by the Act of Congress, passed June 7, 1832. That he enlisted in the Army of the United States in the year 1776 with Captain Granol and served in Col. Holman's regiment as he thinks of
the Massachusetts line or troops under the following named officers: viz , Colonel , Capt and Holman Col. That he enlisted in said company in March or April 1776 for two months & served at Dorchester, Massachusetts, until his period of enlistment expired when he was verbally discharged. That afterwards in June or July 1776 he enlisted for five months in Capt. Nichols Company as he thinks Col. Cushing's regiment of the same troops; that he marched to New Haven, Connecticut & went from there by water to the city of New York & served there until discharged at Courtland Manor twelve days before the period for which he had enlisted would expire, he being verbally discharged in consequence of sickness. That afterwards in April or May 1777 he enlisted for two months in Capt. Elliott's Company (the name of the Col. he does not now recollect) of the same troops, That Lamb was his 1 st Lieut. Deacon D. Smith , 1 st Lieut.  James , Ensign . That he served out the full term of his enlistment at Providence R.I. & was there discharged. - That in September 1777 he enlisted for one month in Capt. Nichols Company & Col. Holman's regiment of the same troops marched to Saratoga & was at Fort Edward at the time Gen. Burgoyne surrendered. & was discharged at said Fort Edward after the serving out the full term of his enlistment. That afterwards on the 1 st of April 1778 he enlisted for nine months in Capt. Samuel Samuel's Company & Col. Wade's regiment of the same troops, and after serving out the full term of his enlistment at Providence R.I. was discharged at Warwick in the same State the first of January 1779. That during the latter service he was at the battle under General Sullivan on Rhode Island. That That while in the last mentioned Company Deacon  William , Lieutenancy  1 st Lieut.  Ensign .

And to the interrogatories propounded under the instructions of the War department, he answers:
That he was born in the year 1759 at Charlton, Massachusetts. His age to be of record in that town. He has also of record of his age, in his family Bible. He made Charlton his home during his revolutionary services & lived there until he removed to Greene about 45 years ago, where he has ever since resided. That he enlisted at the several times he has mentioned at Charlton. That he enlisted was not drafted or received as a substitute. That he does not recollect the names of other officers under whom he served than those he has stated. That he never received a written discharge from the service but was discharged verbally. That any of his neighbors will testify to his character for veracity & their belief of his revolutionary services. He names the Hon. Alfred Price & Elijah Barrell Esq.
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or an annuity, except the present, and he declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of any agency in any State.
John Mower
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid, Before Nathan Weston Esq. not S.P.C.
And the said Judge does hereby declare his opinion that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier, and served as he states.
Nathan Weston Esq.

I James Mower of Greene, Kennebec do hereby certify & declare that I well know that my brother John Mower of the same Greene , served in Capt. Lamb's Company in Col. Wade's Regiment of the Massachusetts Troops , from April 1778 to January 1 st 1779 , I having served with him in the same Company & Regiment during all that period. I do also testify & declare that I knew of said John's services at the other times he has named but not having served with him I cannot positively testify from my own personal knowledge to the particular periods, altho I fully believe that he served faithfully as he has stated. I know him to be a man of veracity. James Mower
Subscribed and sworn to, July 16 1832, the deponent being a credible witness before Nathan Weston Junr Just S. J. C.
State of Maine.
KENNEBEC, ss.—I, JOHN A. CHANDLER , Clerk of all the Judicial Courts held within and for the County of Kennebec, hereby certify that the Hon. NATHAN WESTON, Jun'r , before whom the within proceedings was had, is a Justice of the Supreme Judicial Court of said State; I also certify that the within contains the original proceedings of the said Judge, in the matter of the application of John Mower for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of the said Court, this 15 th day of October
A. D. 1832
J. A. Chandler

John Mower 20077
Private Mass'ts troops.
Canols Co. Holman's regt.
2 months - 1
Nichols Co. 5 "
Elliots Co. 2 " 5
Nichols Co. Holman's regt. 2
1 month 1
Lamb's Co. Wade's regt.
9 months 8 5
18 months & 5 days as a private Reg't B.D. Bangs certificate of said Mower credible witness
I John Mower by whom the annexed declaration was made do further on oath declare that I do not know of any one living by whom I can prove my services in Capt Canols company in Col. Holman's regt. in 1776; in Capt Nichols company in 1776, or in Capt. Elliots in 1777, except Saml. Mower who has testified thereto. I further state that I am not positive who was my Colonel during my first service.
State of Maine Kennebec. ss:
John Mower
Subscribed and sworn to June 10. 1833.
Before me, Nathan Weston Just S.P.C.
17 mo - 5 ds pri
56.66
55
R.C. Cose, 57.21 1/2
Augusta, Me.

State of Maine.
THE Daniel Pierce a Clergyman, residing in the town of Greene in the County of Kennebec and Elijah Barrell residing in the same town, hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with John Mower who has sub- scribed and sworn to the annexed declaration; that we believe him to be seventy three years of age; that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a Soldier of the Revolution and that we concur in that opinion.
Elijah Barrell Daniel Pierce
State of Maine.
Kennebec ss.—Sworn and subscribed this seventeenth day of July
A. D. 1832,
Before me,
Alfred Pierce Justice of the Peace.
Alfred Pierce Esq — is a Justice of the Peace; And the Rev. Daniel Pierce is a Clergyman residing in Greene , And Elijah Barrell of the same town, is a credible person, & their statement is entitled to be believed. — Nathan Weston Jr

information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau. John Hawes Ser. File 15942
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     March or April 1776 2 mos. Pvt. Carroll Holman Mass.   June or July 1776 5 mos. Nichols Jonathan Holman "   April or May 1777 2 mos. Elliot "   Sept. 1777 1 mo. John Nichols Jonathan Holman "   April 1 1778 9 mos. Samuel Lamb Col. E. Wade  
Battles engaged in, Rhode Island Residence of soldier at enlistment, Charlton Mass. Date of application for pension, July 16, 1832. His cl. was at Residence at date of application, Green Keene Co. Me. born at Charlton Mass. in 1759 Age at date of application, _____ Remarks: No data as to family.

P
15942
INVALID.
File No. 15942
John Mower
Pr. Rev. War
Act: June 7 th 32
Index:—Vol. 1 , Page 266
[Arrangement of 1870.]

1908 Oct. 5 - Hist. To Mrs. R. E. McDonnell W.P.U.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, May 14 th 1833.
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 John Mower is borne on "a muster roll of Capt. John Nichols' company in Col. Jonathan Holman's regt. who marched to reinforce the Continental Army under the command of Genl. Gates in the Northern Department the 27 th day of Sept r . last." Said roll dated Dec r . 5 th 1777, as having been paid as a private for thirty days service. The name of John Mower is also borne on "a pay roll of Capt. Saml. Lamb's company in Col. Nathl. Wade's regt." as having served as a private from Apr. 29 th 1778 to Jan y . 18 th 1779, was paid for eight months & five days service. And that there are no rolls of Carroll's company in 1776; of Capt. Nichols' company in 1776; or of Capt. Ellis' company in 1777, on which is borne the name of John Mower. The found in this Office, Edward D. Bangs Secy 8.05 9.05

Greene July 20th 1832. —
Ex or N o se Sir, in making declaration and proof of my service I thought but was not positive being out of health at that time and was not so well acquainted with the officers that Col. Cushing was our commander but on more reflection and the testimony of Dea. Lamb I think it was Col. Jonathan Holman when out in the service at New York
Yours with Respect
John Nower.

No 11536
Conrad Maurer

No 11536
BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims, of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of Conradt Mower which require further proof or explanation.
I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides?
Yes
II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides?
Yes
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? No
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? No
VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations?
Yes
VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832?
Yes
VIII. Has the Court given their opinion?
Yes
IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate?
Yes
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?
Yes

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 ?
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 has produced a witness or witnesses as to his service, has the magistrate who administered the oath certified that he, she, or they are persons of credibility? Yes to 4. No Has the official character and signature of the magistrate been certified by the proper officer under his seal of office? No Yes to 2 No to 2
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 ?
XVI. ‡ Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct ? Yes No
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, deposeh 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 the 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.
†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 authenticated 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 end 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.

105
RECORD DIVISION.
Department of the Interior, BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Briefed by A. March 25/1/11
Claim No. _____
Certificate No. _____
Claimant _____
Soldier Leonard Mower
Service _____
Additional Service Rev.
No. _____ claim, State records _____, 191_____
No claim, combination records _____, 191_____
REMARKS:
No Wid. any service " Ref. at all Try S. 11/09 no other

11109 Conrad Mower
Sept 20. 1832 - 74
Root NY
Born Claverack NY 1758
Feb. 76 - Curroystown N.Y.
Capt Robt. Yates
Col. Fredk. Risler
Nov. 20. dgb
77 - Capt Bliss Samuel Pittrigal Feb. 76 Col Col
2 1/2 m
77 - Capt Gardiner
Col Col
Nov. 20 2 weeks
Aug 77 Capt Robt. Yates
Col. Curroystown
no donation 7. d.
Sp 78. Capt. Garret Putnam
Col -
Nov. 9. m
with Col Wallace N.Y. "
Fredk. Sammers " "
Geo Mower " "

RECORD DIVISION.
Department of the Interior, BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Briefed by L. D. L.
Claim No. _____
Certificate No. _____
Claimant _____
Soldier John Mower
Service _____
Additional Service Rev. War
No. _____ claim, State records _____, 190____
No claim, combination records _____, 190____
REMARKS:
No claim, except Invd. # 15942

100 Washington D.C. THE WESTERN DEPARTMENT THE INSURANCE COMPANY My dear Mr Warner Can you give the Parcel

W. G. PHELPS, President. H. J. GAYLORD, Vice Pres't. G. W. DUNN, 2nd Vice Pres't. J. W. MANIER, Treasurer. Z. B. PHELPS, Comptroller. MOORE SANBORN, Supt of Agencies.
CHAS. M. TURNER, Sec'y. & Genl. Mgr.
F. W. JENKINS, Counsel. R. L. LOUNSBERRY, Med. Director. CHAS. A. LA DUE, Asst. Sec'y. A. B. HOWE, Asst. Genl. Mgr. J. B. ABBOTT, Cashier.
IRA J. MEAGLEY, Executive Special.
BINGHAMTON, N.Y.
SOUTHEASTERN DEPARTMENT.
Tel. No. Main 2182.
23 Warder Building, Cor. 9th & F. Sts.,
Washington, D. C., _____ 190__
Conrad Mowre or Mowera Enlisted either from Albany N.Y. or from a town near there called Root in the Mohawk Valley N.Y. He received a pension.

Read Hansae City, Mo.
Sept. 23 - 08. Wm
Commissioner of Pensions, Dear Sir:-
I wish to become a member of, "The Daughters of the Revolution," and am anxious to obtain all the information of you, I can, concerning one John Mower.

He was my Great, Great, Grandfather and was a revolutionary soldier in Captain John Nichols company in Colonel Jonathan Holman's regiment. He enlisted September 27 th 1777 and was with the Northern army under General Gates.
John Mower also drew a pension.
If you will kindly

look up his record and give me any inform- ation you can, I shall consider it a great kindness.
Yours sincerely
Mr. R. E. Mc d onnell 3104 Chestnut Street Kansas City, Mo.