Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S 41425, Carver Bates, Mass.

SERVICE
Mass.
Bates, barber
NUMBER
S 41425
CONTENTS

14.558 Vermont
Carver Bates
of Bane in the state of Vermont who was a Private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Brooks of the Mapaduchito line, for the term of Three years 1781.
Inscribed on the roll of Vermont at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 4 of April 1818
Certificate of Pension issued the 9 of Sep r 10 and sent to Elijah Daine Esq. Williamstown Vermont
Arrears to 4th of Sep. 1819  136.26 Semi-ann. all'ce ending Mar 1820 . 48.00 17 mo \frac{1}{30}  $184.26
{ Revolutionary claim, Act 18th March, 1818. }
Continued
Revolutionary claim, Act 18th March, 1818. Elijah Daine Esq. Williamstown Vermont

Cameron Brates Mass line 7 Col Brooks Regmt 1701- War
Learned that for a Griffin Private Col Brooks Regiment Massachusetts line
1781- 2 years 4 months
Corrected of Admitted Dunbar
Apprentice

To the Honorable Elijah Paine Esq r District Judge of the district of Vermont
I Gayer Bates of Barre in the County of Washington and State of Vermont do depose and declare that I am a Citizen of the United States and ever have resided therein and that I was formerly of Middlebury in the County of Plymouth and Commonwealth of Massachusetts and that I am now about Sixty years of Age — and do declare that I served as a Soldier in the Army of the Continental Establishment against the Common Enemy in the late Revolutionary war of the United States —
do declare that I enlisted as a Soldier in the month of March 1777 in Joshua Eddy's Com- pany in the fourteenth Regiment in the Massachusetts line Commanded by Col. Bradford and served until the summer following and was m de Prisoner in a Retreat from Ticonderoga and after being a prisoner about three months deserted from the Enemy — I do further declare that in the month of February 1781 I enlisted as a Soldier for the term of three years in Capt. Bates Company in the Seventh Regiment Com- manded by Col. John Brooks of the Massachusetts line and did serve until the Close of the war which I think was in June 1783 had an Honorable Discharge but through Misfortune have lost it —
I furthermore do declare that by reason of Reduced Circumstances in life do stand in need of my Country for Support —
April 4. 1818 United States of America } April 4. 1818 Sworn to before me Vermont District } me Elijah Paine Judge of the Vermont District
Gayer Bates

I Elijah Paine Judge of the District Court for the Vermont District do certify, that it appears to my satisfaction that the said Oliver Bates did serve in the revolutionary war against the common enemy as stated in the preceding declaration for the term of nine months on the continental establishment, and I now transmit to the Secretary for the Department of War the proceedings & testimony had & taken before me, pursuant to the Act of Congress entitled "An Act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land & naval service of the United States in the revolutionary War"
Elijah Paine

Carver Bates Carver Bates
14,536
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Pro Rich Agent Montpelier Sent Vermont Oct 23. 1820

State of Vermont } On this 29 th day of June 1820 Personally Washington } Appeared in Open Court being a Court of record to wit the Honorable Supreme Court of Judicature of the State of Vermont holding a Session at Montpelier within and for the County of Washington ss
Carver Bates Aged Sixty two years resident in Barre in the County of who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his Oath Declare that he served in the revolutionary war as follows entitled February 1781 in Capt. Bates Company in Col. John Brooks regiment of the Massachusetts Line and served in said regiment and line until June 1783 when I was Honorably Discharged - that the date of my Original declaration is April 4 th 1818 and the number of my pension certificate is 14.556 -
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 cer- tain 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 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 -
One cow. one calf. One hog. One five pail Iron Kettle, one pot, one spider. One tea Kettle. Case of old Drawers. two tables. four chairs. One platter and six plates. Six Earthen plates and cups & saucers.
That I am a Farmer by Occupation but am afflicted with the asthma so that I cannot pursue it. my wife Eunice aged 59 years is very able
Carver Bates
Sworn to & declared in Open Court this 29 th day of June 1820. Before the Court Pro Rm CLK

I George Rich Clerk of the Supreme Court, within & for the County of Washington & State of Vermont, do hereby certify that the foregoing oath and the Schedule thereto annexed, are truly copied from the original 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 twenty nine Dollars & eighty eight cents.
$ 29.88
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of the said Court on this 19 th day of July 1820.
George Rich, Clerk of the Sup. Court for Washington County.

41425 INVALID.
Rev
File No.
41425
Carver Bates
Pa Rev War
Act:
18 th March 18 th
Index:—Vol.
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[Arrangement of 1870.]

Letter of J. L. Edwards to Geo. Rich. 21. Augt. 1878
Case of A. Grant.

War Department,
Pension Office,
21 st Aug. 1818
Sir,
In answer to your letter of the 11 th addressed to the Secretary of War, I must inform you, that your papers will all be taken up in turn, and you will be duly notified thereof.
If Azariah Grant served three years after desertion, he will be entitled to a Pension; but as you do not mention whether you sent his declaration to this Dep t after being returned to you as inadmissible, I am at a loss to say what has become of it. I can therefore give you no further information on the subject.
I am, very respectfully,
Your ob t serv t .
Jas. T. Edwards
Geo. Rich Esq r Montpelier, Vt.

Samuel White affidavit

State of Vermont, } I Samuel White of Montpelier in the County Washington ss. } aforesaid do testify and say that in the Spring of The year 1782 I was acquainted with Gervase Bates now of Barre in the County of Washington aforesaid who is now present before me, who was then a private in Capt. Bates company of Col. John Brooks Regiment of the Massachusetts line and do well know that P. Bates served in P. company of Regiment for more than one year there - after said Bates had, previous to the year 1782, been a prisoner of war - and had been charged with deser- tion - but had then rejoined the army - said Bates was then a faithfully good soldier -
I was at the time a Sergeant in Capt. Turner's company of the same Regiment, and was well ac- quainted said Bates until my discharge, after the war.
Samuel White
State of Vermont, } On this 28 th day of July A.D. 1819. Washington, ss. } Personally appeared before me George Rich, Notary Public for the County aforesaid Samuel White who is to me personally known, a credible witness, and made solemn oath to the truth of the above affidavit by him subscribed. -
In witness whereof I have hereto set my name and notarial seal this day and year above written.
George Rich

Montpelier Vt. July 22. 1819.
Sir,
In the case of Ezra Bates, late a private of Bates company of Col. Brooks' Regt. of the Massachusetts line of the Army of the Revolution, whose application for a pension has been rejected for the cause of desertion — evidence is herewith forwarded to show, that P. Bates, rejoined and was honorably discharged after the war.
This claim for pension is not different from that of Azariah Grant, late of Col. S. B. Mobb's Regt. of the Connecticut line, who deserted twice, but rejoined in May '82 & served to the end of the war & was then discharged.
The pension in that case was allowed & his bounty land granted.
It is presumed that Bates will appear to have been honorably discharged, & if so that his pension will be allowed him.
I am very respectfully your obedt. Servt.
Geo. Rich
Hon. Secretary of War.

Abel Lawyrs affidavit

State of Vermont } Abel Sawyer of Berlin in the County Washington ss. } of Washington aforesaid, being duly sworn upon I say that in April 1782 I was acquainted with Levi Bates of Barre in the County aforesaid, who has applied for a pension under the provisions of the act of Congress of the 18th March 1818, and do well recollect that said Bates did faith- fully serve in capt. Bates' company of col. Brooks' Regiment of the Massachusetts line until after the end of the war in 1783 - and that said Bates was then honorablely discharged, - The discharge was signed I think by col. Brooks & given at Newburgh in the State of New York. -
I was a private in capt. Turner's company of the same Regiment during said term. H. H. Clegg
State of Vermont, } On this 23 d . day of July A.D. 1819 Washington, ss. } Personally appeared the above named Abel Sawyer, who is a credible witness in my opinion, & made solemn oath to the truth of the above affidavit by him subscribed. -
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand & official seal the day & year aforesaid.
George Rich, Notary Public for the County of Washington

Days for barter Baths

I Warren Ellis of Barre County of Washington and State of Vermont of Lawfull Age Do Testify and Say That I am Well Acquainted with Carner Bates of Barre and with his Circumstances and am of Opinion That from his Reduc d Circumstances he is in Need of Assistance from his Country for Support
Warren Ellis
State of Vermont } Barre 22 June 1818 Washington County ss } The Above Sworn to Before me
Jam s Maddock Justice
I here by certify that I am acquainted with Warren Ellis and that he is a man of truth and sincerity
Jam s Maddock Justice
I Denison Smith of Barre County of Washington & State of Vermont of Lawfull Age Do Testify & Say That I am Well Acquainted with Carner Bates of Barre and with his Circumstances and am of Opinion That from his Reduc d Circumstances he is in Need of Assistance from his Country for Support
Denison Smith
State of Vermont } Barre 22 June 1818 Washington County ss } Sworn to Before me
Jam s Maddock Justice
I hereby certify that I am acquainted with Denison Smith the foregoing Deponent and that he is a man of truth and veracity
Jam s Maddock Justice

I Elijah Paine Judge of the District Court for the Vermont District do certify to the Secretary for the Depart- ment of War that I know that James Paddock is a Justice of the Peace for the County of Washington & that the deponents Warren Ellis & Dennison Smith are persons of truth & veracity & that from their dispositions I am satisfied that the said Oliver Bates from his reduced circumstances is in need of assistance from his Country for support
Given under my hand at Williamstown in said District Nov r 26. 1818
Elijah Paine