Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 30,898, Paul Bradbury, Mass.

SERVICE
Mass.
Bradbury Paul
NUMBER
8.30,898
CONTENTS

Maine - N o 27,230
Paul Bradbury
of Kennebec in the State of Maine who was a pr. & Cpt. in the Com y commanded by Captain Page of the Reg t commanded by Col. Huse in the Massachusetts line for 8 Mo. as private, & 3 Mo. & 20 dys as corporal
Inscribed on the Roll of Maine - at the rate of 40 Dollars 9 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1834.
Certificate of Pension issued the 10 th day of Mar. 1834 - and R. C. Nourse. Present
Arrears to the 4th of Mar. 1834 - 120.27 Semi-ant. allowance ending 4 th S p - 20.4 $ 140.31
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by R. Burdine Clerk
Book 6. Vol. 1. Page 5

Paul Bradbury 30.00 b
Private - Mass. troops
Page's Cos: Howe's regt 2 1/2 months
Evans' Co: Little's regt 6 months
Chapman Nichols' Co: Ward's regt 4 months
  Private  8 months 15 days    Steward  4 "         12 " 15 "  
Applicant has no evidence other than his Declaration &c, under the law of 1818, which is hereby annexed.
8 m o private 3 m o 20 day Corporals
W. C. Rose Augusta, me.

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 Paul Bradbury for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of the said Court, this 28 th day of August
A. D. 1832,
J. A. Chandler
BRADBURY, PAUL (MASS)
S 30898

Declaration.
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7th of June, 1832.
STATE OF MAINE, } ss. KENNEBEC COUNTY, }
On this twenty-eighth day of August A. D. 1832 personally appeared before the Hon. NATHAN WESTON, Jun'r, a Justice of the Supreme Judicial Court, of said State, Paul Bradbury a resident of Belgrade in the County of Kennebec and State of Maine, aged Seventy five 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 Joseph Page and served in Col. Huse's regiment of the Massachusetts line or troops under the following named officers: Page Captain, Huse Colonel. That in January 1776, he enlisted into that company and regiment as a private for the term of two months. That he served out this period, and he thinks by request half a month longer and was verbally discharged at Brookline, Massachusetts in March or April 1776. That in July 1776, he again enlisted as a private for the term of six months in Capt Jonathan Evans's company and Col. Josiah Little's regiment of the Massachusetts troops. That this period he fully served out, and was verbally discharged at Ticonderoga, the last of January 1777. That in July 1780 he again enlisted as a private for four months in Capt Richard Pitcomb's company and Col. Wade's regiment of the Massachusetts troops. That this period he served out, as steward of the company, and was verbally discharged at Fish Kill in November 1780.
And to the interrogatories propounded under the instructions
he answers:
That he was born at Saco, Maine, in 1757, where he supposed his age is recorded, and where his home was during his mother's lifetime. That in 1806 he removed to Industry Maine, and in 1829 removed to Belgrade, Maine, where he now lives. That he never took any written discharge. That at the periods above stated, he enlisted, was not drafted, or received as a substitute. That under Col. Huse he served with the main army, when Boston was held in siege. That under Col. Little he served on the Hudson and at Ticonderoga. That in this service he may have begun earlier in the year and served more than six months. That under Col. Wade he served at and near West Point, and was there when Arnold attempted to betray that post. That he is unable now to state more particularly his service officers, and that he knows of no person then who served with him or can testify to his service.
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.
Paul Bradbury
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid, Before the applicant being too infirm to appear in open court. Nathan Weston Junr
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 Junr

Commonwealth of Massachusetts
I Paul Bradbury aged sixty years, a citizen of the United States born in Salisbury, Massachusetts, now resident in Industry Maine, upon oath testify and declare, that in January 1776 I enlisted as a private soldier in the War of the Revolution against the common enemy upon the Continental establishment for the term of two months in Capt Page's company and Col. Huse's Regiment of the Massachusetts troops or line. I served out the term of this enlistment and was honourably but verbally discharged at Brookline And in July in the same year I re-enlisted on the same continental establishment for the term of six months, in Capt. Evans's company in Col. Little's Regiment, of the Massachusetts line in troops I served out the full term of this enlistment and was again honourably but verbally discharged at Secondaroge the last of January 1777: In July 1780 I again enlisted in the continental army for the term of four months in Capt. Richard Dcomb's company in Col. Wade's Regiment in the Massachusetts line. I also served out the term of this enlistment and was finally honourably but verbally discharged at Fishkill after that place had been surrendered by Gen. Arnold. went over to the enemy in November 1780 There are no persons in the District of Maine to my knowledge who served with me and I am not now able to procure any further evidence of my services as above stated. From my reduced circumstances I need the assistance of my country for support. And I hereby relinquish all my claims to every pension heretofore allowed me by the laws of the United States, if any; but I am not, to my knowledge, borne on any pension list whatever: I request that I may be placed on the pension list for the District of Maine. Paul Bradbury
Col. Little Col. Huse Capt. Huse or Port
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Somerset ss.
On the twenty third day of April A.D 1818, Paul Bradbury above named, after having been carefully examined, made oath to the truth of the foregoing declaration, by him submitted
Before me,
Nathan Weston Esq.
Chief Justice of Court Mass. District Eastern Circuit

Commonwealth of Massachusetts
I Peter West of Industry District of Maine of lawful age testify upon oath and declare that I am well acquainted with Paul Bradbury within named. He stands in need of assistance from his country; He lives near me and I believe he actually served as a soldier in the Revolutionary war as by him stated he sustains the character of a man of truth.
Peter West
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Somerset Co.
On the twenty third day of April A.D 1818 Peter West above named, after having been carefully examined, made oath to the truth of the foregoing deposition, by him subscribed
Before me,
Nathan Weston Esq.
Chief Justice C. Court Com. Pleas, Second Eastern Circuit
The above deposition is a credible witness Nathan Weston

30898 Recy INVALID.
File No. 30,898
Paul Bradbury Corp. Rev War
Act: June 1 st 82
Index:—Vol. 2 , Page 53
[Arrangement of 1870.]

BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims , of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of Paul Brault 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 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

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? yes
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? yes
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?
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?
Has the proper officer certified to the official character and signature of the magistrate as the regulations direct?
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
XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And, if not, which of them is not so answered? not except 1-2 
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.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, Jan y 24 th 1834.
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 Paul Bradbury, as a Corporal, is borne on a Pay Roll of Capt. Richard Titcomb's Company, Col. Nath l Wade's Regt. where he is allowed, from July 4 th to October 10 th 1780, for services and travel three Months and twenty days m d 3-20 Paul Bradbury claims for services under Capt. Page, Col. Huse's Regt. and under Capt. Jonathan Evans, Col. Little's Regt. in 1776. But the rolls which he describes are not found in this Office.
Exd S.
Edward D. Bangs Secy

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
To the Honorable the Secretary of the Department of War of the United States.
I the subscriber, being Chief Justice of the Circuit Court of Common Pleas, for the Second Eastern Circuit of Massachusetts, embracing the Counties of Lincoln, Kennebec and Somerset, do hereby certify to your Honor, that Paul Bradbury , a citizen of the United States, now resident in Industry , in the said County of Somerset , in the District of Maine, on the twenty third day of April , A. D. 1818, made application to me to receive his declaration under oath, and such other evidence, as was in his power to produce; and to transmit the same, and the proceedings had thereon, to your Honor; that he might be placed on the pension list of the United States, agreeably to the provisions of an Act, entitled "An Act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the revolutionary war," passed March 18, A. D. 1818, which declaration, and the other evidence produced by the said applicant, is hereunto annexed.
And I do further certify to your Honor, that after a full examination of the said applicant, and a careful consideration of the evidence in the case, it appears to me that the said applicant did serve as a private soldier  of Col. Wade's upon that establishment in the war of the revolution, against the common enemy, upon the continental establishment, for more than nine months, as stated in his declaration aforesaid; and that from his reduced circumstances, he needs the assistance of his country for support.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand, and caused the Seal of the Court in which I preside, to be hereunto affixed, this twenty first day of May in the year of our LORD one thousand eight hundred and eighteen.
Nathan Weston  for C. Just. C. C. C. Pleas 2 d East Circuit.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
KENNEBEC, ss.
THE Subscriber, Clerk of all the Judicial Courts, held within the said County of Kennebec, hereby certifies, that the Honorable NATHAN WESTON, Junior, Esquire, before whom the annexed proceedings were held, is Chief Justice of the Circuit Court of Common Pleas, for the Second Eastern Circuit of Massachusetts, embracing the Counties of Lincoln, Kennebec and Somerset ; and that by the direction of the said Judge, I have affixed unto his Certificate bearing his signature, the seal of the said Court in which he presides.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand : Dated at Augusta, in said County of Kennebec, this tenth day of June, in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and eighteen.
Wm Davis

+ John Bradbury - Industry Jane Gould - Amesbury Ira Bradbury - Luke Samuel Bradbury Haverhill Polly Townsend Sidney Susan Lord - Bdfgrade - Write to Sarah Bradbury
Paul Bradbury 60 Salisbury Mass - Industry Jan'y 76 2 mo
Capt Page - Col Hovey found out orally discharged at Brookline
July 5 mo Capt Evans Col Little found out verbally at Ticonderoga last Jan'y. 78.
July 80 4 mo Capt Root Totcomb Col Wade - found out orally at Fort Kirk - after the plan had been finally approved.
Yours sincerely J. C. [unintelligible]

We the subscribers Selectmen of the town of Industry in the county of Somerset hereby certify that Paul Bradbury who now resides in said town, and who was a Soldier in the Continental army in the Revolutionary war is a man of truth and veracity, and being in indigent circumstances from his country meets that assistance which is provided for such in the late Act of Congress.
Industry, April. 15. 1810. —
James Davis James Davis —