Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 17,273, Nathaniel Beaman, Mass.

SERVICE
Mass.
Beaman Nathaniel Thankful
NUMBER
W. 17.273
CONTENTS

Vermont (Burlington) 1918.
Thankful Beaman, widow of Nathaniel Beaman, De
who died on the 17 th of May, 1817; of Orleans co. in the State of Vermont, who was a pri. & Lieut. in the compy. commanded by Captain White of the Regt commanded by Col. Stearns in the Massett line for 5 mos. private } $58. 88 3 mos 5 dys. Lieut. } 100
Inscribed on the Roll of Vermont (Burlington) at the rate of 58 Dollars 88 Cents, per annum, to commence on the 14th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 26 th day of April, 1838, and sent to John John Prentiss Derby, Vermont. State
Arrears to the 14th of March, 1838. $412.16 Semi-annual allowance ending 4 Sept. 38 = 29.44
$441.60
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act July 4, 1836, Section the 3 d . }
Recorded by S. S. Elliot Clerk, Book A Vol. 2 Page 34.

Declaration for Pension Thankfull Persian

State of Vermont District of Orleans } Probate Office Hasburgh
On this 23 rd day of October A D 1837 Personally appeared before the Probate Court within and for the District of Orleans aforesaid. Thankful Beman a resident of Newport, in the county of Sherbrook & Province of Lower Canada aged Eighty five years who being first duly sworn according to Law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of Provision made by act of Congress passed July 4. 1836
That she is the Widow of Nathaniel Beman who served in the Army of the Revolution as follows - viz in June or July of 1776 he enlisted as a Sergeant I think but am not positive whether a Sergeant or Private for six months - in the company commanded by Capt. Samuel Sawyer of Sterling Massachusetts. he went to the State of New York and served at White Plains and other places in that State until Dec r or January following - On the 27 March 1778 a company was formed under Colonel Abijah Stearnes. commanded by Capt. John White & Joshua Martin first Lieut. in which my late Husband was second Lieutenant and served as 2 d Lieut. at Castle Island the company in which he served was enlisted for three months from the 2 nd day of April 1778 the company was mustered on the 23 rd day of May 1778 as appears by a Muster Roll which I know to be my Husband's hand writing and is herewith sent. my husband remained at Castle Island until the expiration of his term of service. I was married to the said Nathaniel Beman on the 10 th day of April 1770 we were married at Westminster Massachusetts by the Rev d Mr Gardner Minister of the Gospel.
My Husband died at Rutland in the county of

Rutland and State of Vermont. on the 17 th day of May 1817- aged 69 years - since which time I have remained a Widow - In addition to the times and places which I more fully remember of my husbands services in the Revolution. I know of his having been a captain and was out in the service as a captain but from the long time that has elapsed and my age I am not able to state where he served at different times or how long as he was frequently gone on service for longer or shorter periods until the War closed all which will more fully appear by reference to proof annexed -
Sworne and subscribed this Thankful Beman 23 rd day of October Joseph Wiggins Judge
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion after the investigation of the matter and putting interrogatories That the said Thankful Beman is the Widow of the said Nathaniel Beman and that he served as she has stated and that he died as in this declaration is set forth And the Court further certify that Nathaniel Beman who has sworn and subscribed the affidavit follow- ing is a respectable person and his testimony entitled to credit -
Joseph Wiggins Judge
I Nathaniel Beman of Newport in the county of Shebrook and Province of Lower Canada now at Frasburgh Orleans county Vermont of Lawfull age depose and say That I am the son of Nathaniel Beman set forth in the foregoing declaration that I am now 57 years of age and that I have frequently heard my Father during his life relate the fact of his his

having served in the Revolutionary War - and frequently heard him relate facts corresponding with what has been declared by Thankful Beman my Mother in the foregoing declaration. My Father Nathaniel Beman died at Rutland Vermont on the 17 th day of May 1827 - and my Mother Thankful Beman has ever since remained a Widow further the deponent saith not. Sworne and subscribed this 23 rd  Nathl Dymond day of October 1837 - Joseph Huggins Judge
State of Vermont Orleans District } Probate Office Irasburgh
I Geo Nye Register of Probate for the District of Orleans aforesaid Herby certify that the above and foregoing contains the original proceedings had in the matter of the application of Thankful Beman for a Pension -
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said Court at Irasburgh this 23 rd day of October A D 1837
Geo Nye Register

I hereby certify, that the following marriage is a true copy from the Records of the Town of Leominster Vol. 1 st & Page 173. - as solemnized by the late Rev d Francis Goidner, & recorded by Stephen Johnson Town Clerk.
Nathaniel Beman of Lancaster to Thankful Farnsworth of Leominster - April 10 th 1770." Leominster Jan'y 8. 1838.
Attest Luke Lincoln Town Clerk
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Worcester County ss. Jan'y 8 th 1838. Personally appeared Luke Lincoln, who is now Clerk of the town of Leominster in said county, and made oath to the truth of the foregoing copy of Record by him subscribed. And I certify, that said Luke Lincoln is a person of veracity and entitled to full belief.
Before me, W m Perry, Justice of the Peace
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Worcester, ss.
Probate Office January 9. 1838.
J. Charles G. Prentiss, Register of the Court of Probate for the County of Worcester, do certify, that William Perry is a Justice of the Peace within and for said County, duly commissioned and qualified, and that his name signed to the above is his own genuine signature.
In testimony whereof, I do hereunto set my hand and the seal of said Court the day and year above written.
Chas. G. Prentiss, Register of said Court.

MNH cur
October 16, 1925
Agnes E. Storer 230 Baldwin St., New Brunswick, N. J.
Madam:
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim W. 17273 it appears that Nathaniel Beaman while a resident of Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts enlisted in July 1776 and served five months as a private in Captain Samuel Sawyer's Company, Colonel Smith's Massachusetts Regiment.
He was commissioned March 11, 1778 Second Lieutenant of Captain John White's First Company, Colonel Josiah Whitney's Second Regiment, Worcester County, Massachusetts Militia and served three months.
He was commissioned July 1, 1781 Captain of the First Company of Colonel Josiah Whitney's Second Regiment of Worcester County, Massachusetts Militia, and served to the close of the Revolution. He died May 17, 1817 in Rut-
Miss N. J. Storer

land, Rutland County, Vermont aged sixty-nine years.
Soldier married April 10, 1770 in Leominster, Massachusetts, Thankful Farnsworth (he then of Lancaster and she of said Leominster). She was allowed pension on her application executed October 23, 1837 while a resident of Newport, Sherbrook County, Lower Canada, aged eighty-five years.
Soldier's son Nathaniel was aged fifty-seven in 1837 and a resident of Newport, Lower Canada.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS.
HIS EXCELLENCY
JOHN HANCOCK, Esq;
Governor and Commander in Chief in and over the COMMONWEALTH of MASSACHUSETTS.
To Nathan D. Dyer Esq; Gent le Greeting.
YOU being appointed captain of the First Company in the second Regiment of Militia in the County of Worcester whereof Jonathan Whitney Esq; is Colonel.
By Virtue of the Power vested in me, I do by these Presents, (reposing Special Trust and Confidence in your Loyalty, Courage and good Conduct) Commission you accordingly.---You are therefore carefully and diligently to discharge the Duty of a captain in leading, ordering and exercising said Company in Arms, both Inferior Officers and Soldiers; and to keep them in good Order and Discipline and they are hereby authorized to observe such Orders and Instructions as you shall from Time to Time receive from the name of your Superior Officers.
GIVEN under my Hand, and the Seal of the said Commonwealth, the first Day of July --- in the Year of our LORD, 1784 and in the fifth Year of the Independence of the United States of AMERICA.
John Hancock
By His Excellency's Command,
John Adams Secy
AN
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STATE of Massachusetts
The Major Part of the COUNCIL of Massachusetts-Bay, in New-England.
Nathaniel Beaman, Gentleman Greeting.
YOU being appointed Second Lieutenant of the first Company (Commanded by Capt John White jun r ) in the 2 d Regiment of Militia in the County of Worcester whereof Josiah Whitney Esq r is Colonel
By Virtue of the Power vested in us, WE do by these Presents, (reposing special Trust and Confidence in your Loyalty, Courage, and good Conduct,) Commission you accordingly. —You are therefore carefully and diligently to discharge the Duty of a Lieutenant in leading, ordering, and exercising said Company, and all the Inferior Officers and Soldiers; and to keep them in good Order and Discipline; and you are hereby commanded to obey you as their Second Lieut t and to observe and follow such Orders and Instructions as you shall from time to time receive from
Jer. Powell Nathaniel Beaman
Samuel Moses Gill John Whiteborough Benjamin Austin John Dyer H. Gannett John D. Sleeper Josiah Stone N. Cushing Salmon D. Sleeper Oliver Prescott Samuel D. Sleeper J. Miller B. White
G I V E N under our Hands, and the Seal of the said State, at Boston the Eleventh Day of March in the Year of our Lord, 1778.
By the Command of the Major-Part of the Council.
Samuel Adams Secy
25 7 175 35 10 75 26 25 17 50 90 718 32 1021 56 25 11 22 75 33 50

Walter Beaumont
76 28 mo 10 days Capt Saml Sawyer
78 ap 3 Lieut Castle - Capt John White - mustered afterwards Capt in the close of the war
x certificate from roll 5 mo pri
Yr vol 24 p 49 - 3 mo 5 ds Lieut no roll as Captain found
  13.33  2.22    40.00  40.00     16.66         58.88  

C stone Mt. Wooden.
Rev WIDOW, &c.
July 2/64 Pnd. Hist. to Mrs. H. G. Hutchinson, 1624 Hinman Av., Evan- Feb. 7, '88. Hist. to E. Beaman
No. 17273
5-Oct. 16-1864. to Agnes H. Beaman Her letter in ch. of Junius England S. 1023- mmjff.
Thankful Beaman Widow of Nathaniel Beaman Lieut. Rev. War.
Act: July 4 th 86
Box: Vol. 1 , Page 52

Monk P. L. Edwards

Derby Jan y 15 th 1838
Warr d J. L. Edwards —
Sir The Declaration of Thankful Beman the widow of Nathaniel Beman is here forwarded with an expectation of obtaining a pension under the act of Congress of July 4 th 1836 you will please examine the same and make report as soon as convenient and oblige the old Lady and your obedient Serv t
Sim o T. Simmons

3272 Thankful Beaman widow of Nathaniel Ver. Rev.
adm d 5 mo pri. 76- 3 mo 5th Lieut. 78. vol 24- =p 49-
$58 88/100
no deduction
Sim. J. Newman Derby Ver. Rev.

2 nd Joint Commission to
Nathaniel Beaman
Dated March 11 th 1778
Signed by the Majority of the Council of Massachusetts and Samuel Adams Secretary

Payment to be made at Boston. by Franklin Haven Agent for paying Pen- sioners, in the Agency of Massachusetts.
Recorded in the Pension Office, in Book A Vol. 2 Page 45, by
Dyer Custor.
Clerk.

WAR DEPARTMENT.
REVOLUTIONARY CLAIM.
I certify that, in conformity with the 3d section of the law of the United States, of the 4th July, 1836, Thankful Beaman of Massachusetts Vermont widow of Nathaniel Beaman who was a private and Lieutenant in the Revolutionary Army.
is entitled to receive fifty eight dollars and eighty eight cents per annum, during the time she may remain unmarried, commencing on the 4th of March, 1831, and payable semi-annually on the 4th of March and 4th of September.
Given at the War Office of the United States, this 11th day of April - one thousand eight hundred and thirty-5.
C. Cooper Secretary of War.
Examined and Countersigned.
and

Capt n Commission to Nathaniel Beauman Dated July 1 st 1781 Sign d by John Hancock Governor of Massachusetts

Muster Roll of Capt. John White's Mass. Co. 2 men in the Service of the United States Commanded by Col. Abijah Stearns. taken to the 23 rd Day of May Engaged for three months. from 2 nd of April 1778.
The above Roll taken from this case (# 17273 Vid) and placed in roll files

1918 Massachusetts  Vermont
Thankful Beaman, widow of Nathaniel Beaman
who died on the 17 day of May 1817 of Vermont in the State of Vermont who was a private & Lieut in the Company, commanded by Captain White of the Regiment commanded by Col. Stearns in the Massachusetts line for 5 months private 3 months 5 days Lieutenant.
Vermont Inscribed on the Roll of Massachusetts at the rate of 58. Dollars 88. Cents, per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 10 th day of April 1838. and sent to Timothy Hinman,
Arrears to the 4th of March 1838 $412. 16 Semi-annual allowance ending 4 Sept 1838 29. 44 $441. 60.
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act July 4, 1836, Section the }
Recorded by Dyer Castor, Clerk, Book 4. Vol. 2. Page 45.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Worcester ss.
Probate Office January 5. 1838.
I, Charles G. Prentiss, Register of the Court of Probate for the County of Worcester, do hereby certify, that Joseph W. Huntington and Moses Thomas are Justices of the Peace within and for the County of Worcester, duly commissioned and qualified - and that their names subscribed to the several papers herewith connected are their own genuine signatures.
In testimony whereof I do hereunto set my hand and the seal of said Court the day and year above written.
Chas. G. Prentiss, Register.

Samuel Sawyer of Sterling in the county of Worcester & Commonwealth of Mass ts Esquire do testify & say that I have in my possession the "Ordinary Book for Capt Samuel Sawyer's company" & that the Muster Roll of said company dated August 31 st 1776 contains the name of Nathaniel Beaman as a private in said company & that the members of said company were enlisted for five months & that they were out in the service of the United States for said five months in the Continental Army. I also state that the Ordinary Book above mentioned appears to have been carefully kept & I have no doubt that it is genuine & also that Capt Samuel Sawyer aforesaid was my father and I will remember the time when he marched with said company at the time of General Dodd at Sterling Nov 8 th 1885.
Sam l Sawyer
Worcester I d Nov 8 th 1887. Then appeared before me Samuel Sawyer & acknowledged  made oath that the above statement by him subscribed was true - before me.
J. W. Huntington.

I certify that Samuel Sawyer Esquire within named is a person in good repute for truth and veracity and that he is a credible witness J. M. Huntington Justice of the Peace -

I James Wilder of Sterling in the County of Worcester and Commonwealth of Massachusetts do testify and say that in the spring of 1778 I was in the service of the United States as a private soldier from about the last of March to about the first of June in that year & was stationed at Castle Island near Boston during that time - that I was acquainted with Nathaniel Beaman formerly of Lancaster in the County aforesaid that he was a Lieutenant in the Company to which I belonged when stationed at Castle Island at the time aforesaid & that he was in the service of the United States as Lieutenant during the time I was there How much longer said Beaman was in the service at said place I am not able to say Dated at Sterling Nov 8 th 1837. James Wilder
Worcester S.S. Nov 8 th 1837. Appeared James Wilder & made oath that the statement above by him subscribed was true before me
Isaac M c Huntington Justice of Peace for said County of Worcester

I certify that James Wilder within named is in good repute for truth & veracity & that he is a credible witness J. W. Huntington Justices of the Peace

Calvin Moore of Sterling do testify & say that I was, eighty two years of age in the month of February last that I have resided since my birth in the town of Sterling county of Worcester & Commonwealth of Massachusetts except when occasionally absent. That early in life I was acquainted with Nathaniel Beaman of Lancaster in the county aforesaid. (The town of Sterling aforesaid being formerly a part of Lancaster) - that in the month of July 1775 1776. having enlisted for five months in the service of the United States we marched under command of Samuel Sawyer Captain direct to New Haven Conn & then shipped to New York. That Nathaniel Beaman was with me in the same company in the service, at New York. Harlem Heights East Chester & the White Plains, & until we were dismissed at what was called Cottons Manor in December 1776. at which time said Nathaniel Beaman was dismissed having served during the five months for which he enlisted. At White Plains we were in the Regiment commanded by Col Smith. Dated Sterling Nov 8 th 1837. Calvin Moore
Worcester ss. Sterling Nov 8 th 1837. Calvin Moore above named appeared & made oath to the truth of the above statement - before me J. M. Huntington Justice of Peace

I certify that Calvin Moore within named is a credible witness M c Huntington Just Peace Sturminster Nov 8 th 1837
I certify that Calvin Moore of this town is is of good reputation for truth & morality & is in every respect a creditable witness Moses Thomas Jr. of the peace

I John White of Lancaster in the County of Worcester & Commonwealth of Massachusetts do testify & say that I was formerly well acquainted with Capt Nathaniel Braman & his wife Thankful Braman formerly of Lancaster aforesaid that I visited them after their removal from this town to Rutland Vt. that I know the Widow Thankful Braman now of Lower Canada to be the widow of Nathaniel Braman above mentioned. I have always resided in said Lancaster and remember that during the war of the Revolution said Braman was absent was absent in the service I think five months at New York & vicinity & there and also at Castle Island near Boston he was stationed for several months as Lieutenant in the company of which my father John White was Captain
Dated at Lancaster Dec 12 th 1837
John White
Worcester SS Dec 12 th 1837. Then John White above named appeared & made oath that the above Statement by him subscribed was true before me M c Huntington. Justice of the Peace for the County of Worcester

I certify that John White within named is in good repute for truth & veracity & that he is a credible Witness at Huntington Fair of Pass

Evanston, Ill. June 28 - 1894. 1624 Kinnair Ave.
Pension Department Washington D. C.
I write to ask for certificate showing that Nathanael Beaman from Fair Haven or Rutland Vermont fought in the war of the American Revolution and I copy verbatim an extract from a letter written by his son dated on Canada border Newport Vt. July 22. 1838 - I should have written before but we have been engaged in getting some money that was due to Mother for my father.

service in the old Revolutionary war, after striving about 12 months we have obtained a Pension of $ 58 dollars and 88 cents a year as long as she lives and 7 years back pay from the 4 th of March last (signed) Nathl Beanan.
Please send - to Mrs F. G. Hutchinson
1624 Hinnman Ave -
Evanston, Ill -
and much oblige yours gratefully
F. G. Hutchinson

RECORD DIVISION.
Department of the Interior, BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Briefed by L. D. Lamparter
Claim No. _____
Certificate No. _____
Claimant _____
Soldier Nathaniel Beaman
Service Mass.
Additional Service Rev. War
No. _____ claim, State records _____, 190_____
No claim, combination records _____, 190_____
REMARKS:
No claim as above, except Wid. # 17273

11/ 29 St. Blair St., Rochester, N.Y.
Jan. 29, 1908.
Dear Sir,
There are three Revolutionary soldiers that I am trying to trace and if you could help me a little I should be very grateful:
Capt. Nathaniel Beaman of Sterling, Mass. served in the army, and in 1806 moved away from the state. Can you tell me where and when he died and give his terms of service?
John Beaman of Westminster, Mass. served also and is supposed to have died in 1820, perhaps in Poultney, Vt. Can you give me his terms of service?
Over

Abraham Beaman of Marlboro, Mass. fought at the Battle of Lexington, and served afterward. He is supposed to have removed to the state of Maine. Can you give his services and the date and place of his death?
Any information will be gratefully received,
Yours very Truly,
E. Beaman Wooden.

in reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of Nathaniel Beaman a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pen- sion on file in this Bureau. Wid. F. 17273.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     July 1776 5 mos. Pri. Samuel Sawyer Smith Mass.   Mch. 11, 1778 3 " 2 Lt. John White Josiah Whitney "   July 1, 1781 - Capt. of the 1 st Co. Josiah Whitney "                                     
Battles engaged in, _____
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Sterling, Mass.
Date of application for pension, Oct. 23, 1837. Her cl. was al.
Residence at date of application, Newport, Sherbrooke Co., Lower Canada.
Age at date of application, 85 yrs.
Remarks: He was born at Leominster, Mass. Apr. 19, 1770, in Hampshire Farmsworth, and died at Rutland, Rutland Co. Vt. May 17, 1817, aged 69 yrs.
A son, Nathaniel, alive in 1837.
Very respectfully