Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 20,723, Samuel Blaney, Continental (Mass.)

SERVICE
NUMBER
Continental (Mass.) Blaney, Samuel Anna
N. 20,723
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11.790 R
Massachusetts Samuel Blamy
of _____ in the state of who was a Private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Jackson of the Mass a line, for the term of 3 years
Inscribed on the Roll of Massachusetts at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 5 of May 1810
Certificate of Pension issued the 14 of June 1810 and Sent to Mr Davis Boston
Arrears to 4th of Mar 1810  32 2 Semi-ann. all'ce ending 15 Sept 1810 3 27 25 35 30  $32.2
Revolutionary claim, Act 18th March, 1818.
Samuel Blamy Massachusetts Private Jackson's line 3 years

Reported to Agent. See letter
1429 Massachusetts
Anna Blaney
widow of Samuel Blaney who was a Private Corporal in the Revolution
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 81 Dollars 66 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 27 th day of November 1843 and sent to L. M. Stone Boston, Mass.
Increased from $80.
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book A. Vol. 1. Page 37.

Samuel Blaney
647 Samuel Blaney
Private Col Henry Jackson's Reg't Massachusetts Line
1777-8 years
enlisted by Roll
admitted

DISTRICT OF Massachusetts , ss.
On this fifth day of May 1819, before me, the subscriber, an Judge of the District Court of the United States for the said district, personally appeared Samuel Blaney aged sixty years, resident in Moxbury in the said district, who, being by me first duly sworn, according to law, doth, on his oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the provision made by the late act of Congress, entitled "An act to provide for certain persons en- gaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the revolutionary war:" That he, the said Samuel Blaney — enlisted for the term of three years on the twenty eighth day of May in the year seventeen hundred & eighty seven in Boston in the state of Massachusetts in the company commanded by Captain Thomas Turner — of the Regiment commanded by Colonel Henry Jackson — in the line of the State of Massachusetts on the Continental Establishment; that he continued to serve in the said corps, or in the service of the United States, until the twenty eighth day of May 1780 when he was discharged from service in Morristown state of New Jersey that he was in the battles of Monmouth — Rhode Island battle — Chestnut Hill battle — & several other affairs of out posts or skirmishes and that he is in reduced circumstances, and stands in need of the assistance of his country for support; and that he has no other evidence now in his power of his said services, excepting the original cer- tificate of discharge signed by said Colonel Jackson herewith enclosed. (Sworn to and declared before me, the day and year aforesaid.) Samuel Blaney
Miss. B. J. Worn to before me May 5. 1819 B. H. Davis Deputy Not. Pub.
I, John Waugh
Judge, &c. as aforesaid, do certify that it appears,
to my satisfaction, that the said Samuel Blane did serve in the revolutionary war, as stated in the preceding declaration, against the common enemy, for the term of nine months at one time, on the continental establishment; and I now transmit the proceedings and testimony taken and had before me, to the Secretary for the Department of War, pursuant to the directions of the aforementioned act of Congress. I am also satisfied that he needs the assistance of his country for support.
May 12 1819.
Mr David } Judged of Mrs. L. C.

Copy Solicitor to of Samuel Blamey
11.790 June 1819
CAR

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
NORFOLK, ss.—CIRCUIT COURT OF COMMON PLEAS, SPECIAL SESSION, JULY 17, 1820.
On this 18th day of July 1820 personally appeared, in open Court, being a Court of Record for said County, proceeding according to the course of the Common Law, with a jurisdiction un- limited in point of amount, keeping a Record of its proceedings, and having the power of fine and imprisonment, Samuel Blaney aged Sixty one years, resident in Scituate in said County, Trader who, being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath declare, that he served in the Revolutionary War, as follows: to wit he enlisted
May twenty eighth, in the year one thousand seven hundred and seventy seven, in a Company commanded by Thomas Turner in Col. Henry Jackson's regiment for the term of three years and served during said term in the Massachusetts line of the army and the Continental establishment, as a private in said Regiment and upon proof of said service I obtained from the War Department, a pension certificate dated the fourteenth day of June in the year one thousand eight hundred and nineteen, upon my application made the fifth day of May 1819. Certificate numbered 18790
And I do solemnly swear, that I was a resident citizen of the United States, on the 18th 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 certain persons, engaged in the Land and Naval Service of the United States, in the Revolutionary War," passed on the 18th day of March, 1818; and that I 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.
Samuel Blaney
Sworn to and declared, on the 18th day of July A. D. 1820 before
Samuel Ware Judge of C.C.C. Pleas for So. Circuit.
I, Horatio Townsend Clerk of the said Court do hereby certify, that the foregoing oath, and the schedule hereto annexed, are truly copied from the record of 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
and
cents.
dollars
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said Court, on this twenty fifth day of July 1820
Horatio Townsend Clerk.

The applicant has no estate but the right of redeeming an house and land in Roxbury mortgaged for more than the value. Mortgagee in possession and no furniture or other effects for use but on loan and hire.
Samuel H. Blaney

161 Anna Blaney Wid of Saml. Mass.
Marr'd 1791 died 1826
Ad. 7 July 38 5 years —
Allan 2yr pr. $80 per ann from 4 Mar 1836
W P Blaney Esq Roxbury Mass

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
County of Norfolk ss. On this fourth day of August in the year one thousand eight hundred and thirty-eight personally appeared before the Judge of the Court of Middlesex now in session at Hingham in and for said County, Anna Blaney, a widow of Hingham in said County, aged forty four years, who being first duly sworn according to law, did on her oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the Act of Congress, passed July 27th 1838, entitled an Act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows.
That she is the widow of Samuel Blaney late of said Hingham deceased, who was a soldier in the Army of the Revolution, and served according to the best of her information and belief, for the period of the year seven months and eight days, as a Private commencing May 23 d 1779, as a Private in Captain Turner's company of the eighteenth regiment of the Massachusetts line of the Continental Army, commanded by Col. Henry Jackson.
And also, that he served, for another period of four months and twenty eight days, commencing January 1 st 1780, as a Corporal, in the same company and regiment.
That for this service, or a part of it, his name was placed upon the pension roll of the United States under the Act of Congress of the 18 th of March 1818, at the rate of ninety six dollars per annum, and that he continued to receive the pension thus granted to him until the time of his death.
She further declares that she was married to the said Samuel Blaney, on the twelfth day of June, in the year one thousand eight hundred and thirty one: That her husband, the aforesaid Samuel Blaney, died on the second day of May, in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and thirty six: That she was not married to

him prior to his leaving the service, but the marriage took place previous to the first of January, nineteen hundred and ninety four, viz, at the time above stated.
Anna Blaney
Sworn to and subscribed in Open Court on the day and year above written.
Before me Before me J. Selene Judge of Probate.
I, Charles H. Blaney, of Raynham, in the County of Norfolk, and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, aged 41 years, testify and say, that the said Samuel Blaney, was my father; that the said Anna Blaney is my Mother. I further testify and say that my said father was a Vendomee of the United States, under the Act of Congress of March 18 th 1818, at the rate of ninety six dollars per annum - that he died on the second day of May 1826, and that my Mother is now living at Raynham and has remained a widow, ever since the decease of my said father.
Chas. H. Blaney
Norfolk ss. August 4 th 1838. Sworn to by the said Charles H. Blaney, who is a credible witness.
Before me J. Selene Judge of Probate.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts County of Norfolk.
I Jonathan H. Cobb Register of the Court of Probate for the County & Commonwealth aforesaid hereby certify that Sherman Leland is Judge of said Court of Probate & that his signatures on this & the annexed paper are genuine & true
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & the seal of said Court of Probate this fourth day of August A.D. - 1838
Jonathan H. Cobb

Commonwealth of Massachusetts, County of Norfolk Roxbury July 30 th 1838
I Nathaniel S. Prentiss the subscriber, do hereby certify, that it appears by the Registry of Marriages in the Town of Roxbury, that there is contained the following Entry of Marriage - viz:-
June twelfth Seventeen hundred ninety one Samuel Blaney to Anna Curtis Rev. John Bradford I also certify that it is a true Copy of Record with the exception of the date, which is expressed on the Record in fair legible figures viz:- as follows -
Time when - 1791 - By whom. June 12 - Samuel Blaney to Anna Curtis - Rev. John Bradford
I Nath l S. Prentiss above named, depose and say, that I hold the Office of Town Clerk in the town, County and State aforesaid, and that the above is a true Extract from the Records of said Town, with the exception above named, as certified by me. Also, that the death of Mr. Samuel Blaney stands thus Recorded on said Town Records - viz:-
Mr. Samuel Blaney died May 2 nd 1826 aged 66 years. - Nath l S. Prentiss Town Clerk -
Norfolk ss. August 4 th 1838. Sworn to Before me
parties of the Seal and Judge of Probate
And I the said Nathaniel S. Prentiss, aged 71 - year fully testify and say, that I was well acquainted with the said Samuel Blaney for twenty years previous to his death. That I am also well acquainted with the said Anna Blaney; that they lived together in good report as husband and wife, until the time of his death, which took place at the time above mentioned - and that the said Anna has remained unmarried and the widow of said Samuel, ever since his decease.
Nath l S. Prentiss
Norfolk ss. August 4 th 1838. Sworn to and subscribed by the said Nathaniel S. Prentiss, who is a credible witness, Before me Seal and Judge of Probate.

I, Thomas Mansvill, of Hopkinton, in the County of Norfolk and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, aged 75 years, do hereby certify that I was well acquainted with Samuel Blaney of Hopkinton, who died about twelve years ago. I served with him as a soldier in the Revolutionary War, for three years, in the regiment of the Massachusetts Line, of the Continental Army, commanded by Col. Henry Jackson. I am also well acquainted with Anna Blaney his widow, who now resides in Hopkinton. I further testify and say that the said Samuel and Anna lived together in Hopkinton in good repute as husband and wife, between thirty and forty years, from 1780 to his death, and that she has remained his widow ever since.
Thos Mansvill
Witness my hand this 14 th day of August A.D. 1888. Given to and published by the said Thomas Mansvill, who is a credible witness.
Before me,
Deborah D. Dole

Samuel Blaney. N. 20 723 Coul (mass.)

This may certify that Samuel Blaney, Corporal, has this day faithfully completed the term of three years which he engaged to serve the United States in my Regiment, and is hereby honorably discharged the American Army
Whom it may concern
Given under my hand Baths near Morristown. May 28, 1860
ABRAHAM G. HANCOCK

Rep  WIDOW, &c.  Open
File No. 20723
Anna Blaney Widow of Samuel Blaney Coop. Rev. Mass.
Act: March 3 rd 18
Index:—Vol. CH , Page 69
[Arrangement of 1870.]

1429
Massachusetts
Anna Blaney
widow of Samuel Blaney who was a Private
in the U.S. line for 3 years
Rep Augt 10
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 80 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 16 th day of August, 1843. and sent to Thos. Bulfinch, Boston, Mass.
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book 4 Vol. 1 Page 36

Reported Agent. See letter
111.
Massachusetts
Anna Blaney widow of Samuel Blaney
who was a pensioner under the Act of and who died on the 2 nd May 1826 of Norfolk in the State of Mass. who was a P vt & Corp t in the company commanded by Captain Turner of the reg t . commanded by Col. Jackson in the Mass. — line for 2 years
Inscribed on the Roll of Massachusetts at the rate of 81 Dollars 61 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836. Increased from $80 —
Certificate of Pension issued the 2 nd day of October 1843 and sent to L. M. Stone Boston, Mass.
Total amount, $408 : 05 Former payments, to be deducted
[Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by D. Brown Clerk, Book A. Vol. 1. Page 74

Massachusetts III
Anna Blaney
widow of Samuel Blaney decd.
who died on the 2 d May 1826 of Norfolk in the State of M s . who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain Turner of the Reg t commanded by Col. Jackson in the M s . line for 3 years
Inscribed on the Roll of M s .
at the rate of 80 Dollars — Cents per annum, to commence on the 4 th day of March, 1836
Certificate of Pension issued the 30 th day of Aug t 1838 and sent Mrs. P. Blaney Roxbury M s .
Arrears to the 4 th of March '38 $160.00 Semi-annual allowance ending 4 Sept. " 40.00
$200.00
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act July 4 th 1838, Section 2 nd }
Recorded by Book A.
Vol. 1 st
Page 70
M c Adowson Clerk,

Payment to be made at
Boston
by
Franklin Warren, Esq.
Agent for paying Pensioners, in the
Agency of Massachusetts.
Payable on the 4th September and
4th March.
Issue new certificate for 81.66-
Recorded in the Pension Office, in Deduct what has been paid Book L. Vol. 1. Page 36.
Thos. Humphreys,
Clerk.
L. M. Stone Boston Mass-

War Department.
Widow's Pension.
I certify that in conformity with the act of March 3, 1843, Anna Haney, widow of Samuel Haney who was a Private and died on the 2nd. day of May, 1826 is inscribed on the pension list at the rate of Eighty dollars and _____ cents per annum, commencing on the 1th March, 1843, and terminating on the 1th of March, 1844, unless the Pensioner should marry or die before the last mentioned date; in which case the Pension is not payable after the time of such marriage or death.
Given at the War Office of the United States, this 10th day of August, one thousand eight hundred and forty-three. B. A.
{ Entered and Countersigned. }
J. L. C.
Com.

Anna Blaney
Mass.
Act 7. July 38
incurred
4 mo 28 d for exp.
19. 2. pri
84.61
L. M. Stone Esq. Boston

Boston, 29 th July 1843.
Sir
I am requested by Mrs. Anna Blaney of Roxbury to forward the enclosed certificate in order to obtain an increased rate of pension under the law of 7 th July 1838. she having been allowed for the service as Private only.
Very Respectfully, Wm. Lloyd Jr. L. M. Stone
J. L. Edwards Esq. Comm r of Pensions Washington D.C.

161
Aug. 10
Aug 1838.
J. G. Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Indian Affairs Washington D.C.

Woxbury Mass. Aug. 6 1838. J. L. Edwards Esq Com. of Pensions.
Sir. The enclosed documents are forwarded to substantiate the claim of my mother Anna Blaney, to a pension under the Act of Congress of 7 th July 1838. — It is presumed that they will be considered perfectly satisfactory. — On a printed circular from the Pension Office, dated Oct o 20. 1820. Signed by yourself & which is now in my mother's possession, I find the N o 11.790 which I presume to be the Number corresponding with his name on the Pension Roll. — This circular was sent to him my late Father informing him that the Schedule of his property had been examined & that his name had been con- tinued on the roll. — I am Sir Respectfully Yr Mr. Ob. Servant Cha. S. H. Blaney

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Land Office Boston 24 March 1837.
This certifies that the name of Samuel Wiley of Roxbury, appears on the Army Books (now deposited in this Office) of the Massachusetts line of the Army of the Revo- lutionary War, as having enlisted for three years, and he is credited with services as a Private from the 23 day of May 1777 to the 31 day of December 1779, and as a Corporal from the 1 day of January 1780 to the 28 day of May 1780, all of which service was performed in Capt. Turners Company, in the sixteenth regiment commanded by Colonel Henry Jackson.
Attest - Geo. W. Colbin
Land Agt. of Mass.
4 mo. 28 ds.
24- 4.28 28- 3.42 19-2 3.4- 14.69 63.33 19 22 8.8 54

Boston, 11 th Nov. 1843.
Sir,
The pension of Anna Blaney having been increased to $81.66 per annum under the law of 1838. I am requested to enclose her certificate under the law of 1823. in order that a new certificate may be issued for the same amount.
Very Respectfully Your Ob t Serv t L. M. Stone
J. L. Edwards Esq r Comm r of Pensions Washington D.C.

1524
Anna Blaney
$80 per am
— Thos. Bulfinch Boston Mass

Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Suffolk County
Be it known that on this twenty fifth day of May 1843 personally appeared before me the Number a Justice of the Peace in and for the said County of Suffolk, Mrs. Anna Blaney assistant to Roxbury in Norfolk County vs Commonwealth aged seventy eight 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 provision made by the Act of Congress passed on the 3 d day of March 1833 granting Pensions to Widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War.
That she is the Widow of Samuel Blaney who was a Private & Corporal in the Revolutionary War, and said as she verily believes as stated by her in her original declaration for a Pension under the Act of the 18 th July 1838, to which declaration and the papers accompanying the same, now on file in the War Department she would refer for a more particular statement of circumstances for the proof of her marriage, identity, and the time of her Husband's death.
She further declares that she was pensioned under said act at the rate of Eighty Dollars per annum which amount she received from the 4 th of March 1836 to the 4 th March 1841 at the Agency in Boston Massachusetts and at the time of her receiving her last payment surrendered the Pension Certificate granted to her under said Act to the Pension Agent at the said City of Boston agreeably to the Rules of the Department.
And this declarant further alleges that she has not intermarried since the decease of her said Husband but is now, and ever since has been the Widow of said Samuel Blaney deceased, as will more fully appear by the proof hereto annexed.
And further, she saith not.
Anna Blaney
Sworn to and Subscribed on the day and year first

above written, and I certify that the applicant is personally known known to me to be the person within described
Before me
Lowell Mr. Stone
Justice of the Peace
I Chas. P. Blaney of Roxbury in the County of Norfolk & Commonwealth of Massachusetts of lawful age on oath testify and say that I am the son of Anna Blaney the applicant named in the foregoing application. She was the wife of Samuel Blaney decd. who died sometime in the year 1826. since which time she has not intermarried. I am knowing to the fact of her having been a prisoner under the issue of 1838. as stated by her
Chas. P. Blaney
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Suffolk County, City of Boston } ss
On this 25 th day of May 1843. personally came Charles P. Blaney above named who is an credible witness & made oath that the above affidavit by him subscribed is true
Before me
Lowell Mr. Stone
Justice Peace

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, Boston May 25. 1843
I hereby Certify, That at the date of the annexed attestation Lowell M. Stone was a Justice of the Peace for the County of Suffolk.
in the said Commonwealth, duly constituted and commissioned; and that to his 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.
Jno. A. Bolles
Secretary of the Commonwealth.