Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 623, Simeon Bates, Mass.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Mass.
Bates, Simeon
R 623
CONTENTS

This may certify, that it doth appear on the public records of the Town of Scituate, (Book 4 th folio 91 st .) that "Simon Bates Son of Reuben Bates and Mary" "his wife was born July 25 th 1764-".
Ebenezer Bailey Town Clerk
Scituate March 15 th 1834. —

Simon Bates Declaration 30357.
see letter 11 ap. 1874 to J. H. Lord Esq. Plymouth Mass

Revolutionary Pensions.—
Commonwealth of Mass. Plymouth County S. s
On this twent first day of Jan'y - A.D. 1834 personally appeared before Hon. Wilkes Wood Judge of the Court of Probate, at a special Court held at Scituate within and for said County of Plymouth, Lincoln Bates a resident of Scituate in said County of Plymouth and State of Mass. to aged Seventy - 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 act of Congress passed June 7 th A.D. 1832. -
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present, and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any State. - That is to say. -
In March 1782 I enlisted into Capt n Williams Barkers company of Infantry, and marched through Hanover, Bridgewater, Taunton &c to Rhode Island and served there as a drummer three months, were quartered in a Quaker Meetinghouse at Bath Hall so called, no remarkable event happened while I was there except the landing of a French fleet at Newport we were then discharged and the company returned to Scituate. I was young and not recollect any other officers.
Again in 1782 soon after our return from R.I. Capt n Barkers company were ordered to the sea shore in Scituate as guards, & I served with said company as a drummer five months, the first Lt. was Benjamin Ames, the second do was Zephaniah Ludworth. -

There was but one remarkable event which happened while said Company was stationed on the beach, viz. there was a Schooner endeavoring to gain the Harbor at Situate, but was cut off by a tender to a British Frigate, she ran a shore at Cedar Point near the entrance of said Harbor, but Capt the vessel Barker's Company after a sharp engagement, succeeded in rescuing the crew, & getting them into the Harbor. —
I can produce no documentary evidence except what is herein enclosed, but the following Persons viz. — Reuben Bates
Can testify to my having served as above stated, and whose certificates are hereto annexed. — I was born at Situate A.D. Seventeen hundred and Sixty four & the Town clerks certificate in proof is herein enclosed. I have always resided in Situate — was a volunteer and never received a written discharge. — Simeon Bates
Sworn to, and subscribed the day and year aforesaid. Willis Wood Judge of Probate
We Samuel Deane a clergyman residing in the Town of Situate, and Samuel C Turner residing in the Town of Situate also hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with Simeon Bates who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be Seventy — years of age; that he is respected & beloved in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a Soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion. — Samuel Deane Samuel C Turner
Sworn to, and subscribed the day and year aforesaid. — Willis Wood Judge of Probate

And the said Judge does hereby declare his opinion after the investigation of the matter and after putting the in- terrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named Applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier & served as he states. And the Court further Certifies that it appears that Rev Samuel Deane who has signed the preceding Certificate is a Clergy- man residing in said Scituate & that the Hon Samuel A. Turner who has also signed the same is a resident in the same town & is a credible person & that their statement is entitled to entitled to Credit. Wilkes Wood J. P.
I Jacob H. Lord Register of Probate for the County of Plymouth do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original papers in the matter of the Application of Simon Bates for a pension & I do further certify that Hon. Wilkes Wood is Judge of Probate for said County duly commissioned & qualified & the several foregoing signatures purporting to be his are true & genuine.
In testimony whereof I have here unto set my hand & seal of Office this first day of April A.D. 1834
Jacob H. Lord

State of Massachusetts County of Plymouth Town of Scituate John Bates son of Simeon Bates & Rachel his wife born Sept. 27: 1786 Simeon Bates son of Simeon Bates & Rachel his wife born Aug. 20: 1788 Jane Daughter of Simeon Bates & Rachel his wife born May 22: 1791 Rebecca H. Daugh. of Simeon Bates & Rachel his wife born Aug. 25: 1793 Caleb son of Simeon Bates & Rachel his wife born Aug. 18: 1795 Nabby Daugh. of Simeon Bates & Rachel his wife born Oct. 31: 1797 Joseph & sons of Simeon Bates & Rachel his wife born Sept. 30: 1800 Reuben Rachel Daughter of Simeon Bates & Rachel his wife born Feb. 18: 1804 Rachel Daughter of Simeon Bates & Rachel his wife born Oct. 13: 1805 Thomas Son of Simeon Bates & Rachel his wife born July 12: 1807 Rachel Widow of Simeon Bates died Feb. 16 th 1852
I certify that the above is a true copy of the records of the family of Simeon Bates
James L. Merritt Jr. Town Clerk of Scituate
Simeon Bates son of Reuben Bates died August 26 th 1834 aged 76 yrs.
I James L. Merritt Jr. 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 as certified by me
James L. Merritt Jr. Town Clerk of Scituate
Subscribed and duly sworn to before me this tenth twelfth day of July A. D. 1856; and I certify that I have no interest whatever in the prosecution, or result of the claim Shadrach B. Merrill Justice of the Peace

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, Boston.
Sept. 25 th 1856
I Hereby Certify, That at the date of the attestation hereunto annexed,
Shadrach B. Merrill was a Justice of the Peace for the County of Norfolk
in the said Commonwealth, duly commissioned and constituted; 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 of which, I have hereunto affixed the SEAL OF THE COMMONWEALTH, the date above written.
A. D. De Witt Secretary of the Commonwealth.

Scituate Mass, Sept 27 th 1856,
We the lawful heirs of the late Simeon Bates (formerly a soldier in the Revolutionary war) now being claimants for a pension and Bounty Land as granted by act of Congress to soldiers &c. — Do hereby give in our depositions (as far as memory will serve) — in order to substantiate our claims (and to prove ourselves the heirs of the Identical Simeon Bates who served in the Army in 1778. as certified by the Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, of which you have a copy dated April 3 rd 1854.
We Rebecca W Bates and Caleb Bates, son and daughter of Simeon Bates Remember when children from 8 to 22 years old and after of hearing our father Simeon Bates, say that at the time of the Revolutionary War he served as a soldier under Capt John Morgan and while under him was guarding stores and magazines at Springfield and Brookfield and we also heard him say he served under Capt Samuel Fish some days on an alarm also with Capt William Barker as Drummer and I Rebecca W Bates say that I am 63 years of age and I Caleb Bates say that I am 60 years of age
Rebecca W Bates Caleb Bates
Plymouth County State of Massachusetts Scituate Sept 29 1856 then personally appeared before me Rebecca W Bates and Caleb Bates and made Oath to the above statement concerning the service of their father Simeon Bates
Shadrach B Merrill justice of the Peace

I Asa Curtis; Remember of hearing Mr Simeon Bates, say that in the Revolutionary War he served as a Soldier under Capt John Morgan and while under him was guarding Stores and Magazines at Springfield and Brookfield also under Capt Samuel Fish at an alarm at Dartmouth and Falmouth also under Capt William Barker at Rhode Island as Drummer and I Asa Curtis, say that I am 67 years of age
Asa Curtis
Plymouth County State of Massachusetts Sept 29 1856 Then personally appeared the above named Asa Curtis, and made Oath to the above statement concerning the service of Simeon Bates, as a Soldier in the Revolutionary War
Shadrach B Merrill justice of the Peace
I have received a letter from Jane (one of the heirs) now distant from here, and she informs me that she recollects her father having often related incidents of the war in which he served. he often spoke of Capt John Morgan, for whom he had a great respect — he has often says while a Keeper of Scituate Light-house far away from the town, taken his drum and delighted us children with the tunes which he said were played while he was in the army — I recollect he had a dog which he called after his favorite Captain — 'Morgan' and I recollect other incidents of his life, as I have heard him tell, —
Jane Curtis
The above through neglect was not sworn to by a justice of the Peace
C. N. Bostwick

Charlestown, Oct 1 st 1856
Sir,, I feel confident that the enclosed documents will prove beyond a doubt that Caleb & Rebecca Bates are the lawful heirs of the identical Simeon Bates who served in the war of 1778, 79, as certified to by the Sec of Commonwealth of Mass.
Some of the heirs are absent, and some are dead, but those who have given in their depositions, I think will substantiate the claim for pension due them.
You will find in your office, documents from me bearing dates (I think) April 1854 filed for future reference -
Any Communications addressed to me will meet with prompt attention - any expense that may accrue will be paid by
Your O bt Servt, Charles N Barstow Charlestown Mass.
To the Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D.C.

Charlestown Aug st 24 th 1854
Sir
Yours of May 5 th informs me that the claim of Simeon Bates is not sufficient to authorize its admission for a pension — you also state that payments were made to a party of the same name for services in 1777. '78 and '79. I have been to a great deal of trouble to trace out this matter and I find that Simeon Bates of Scituate did serve in the army, during those years, and for a period sufficiently long to entitle his heirs to a pension. I have sent on the certificate from the Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, last April —
Will you be kind enough to look into the matter — and inform me if any money has been paid to the name of Simeon Bates, when and to whom it was paid & you will oblige
Yours Respectfully Charles N Barstow
To- L P Waldo Esq — Commissioner Department of interior Pension office Washington, D.C —

Charlestown, Feb 25 th , 1857
Sir, In your letter dated Feb 6 th / 57 you admit that Simon Bates of Mass t received servitude for 8 months under Capt. W m Barker in 1782, which if that be correct I can see no cause to withhold the pension from the heirs; — You also admit the possibility of three claimants being his legal heirs, but express a doubt of their being the heirs of the Simon Bates who served under Capt. Morgan 5 m. & 11 d. as also under Capt. Fish & Ide.
The grounds upon which you base your doubts are his not making mention of the latter named captains in his claim of 1811, nor as I have already stated to you before he claimed under Barker, with the sup- -position that the proof of that servitude would be sufficient to establish his claim being ignorant of the minimum time required to establish a claim. You must be well convinced by the depositions heretofore given before a justice of the peace, that the claimants who now apply, are the true and lawful heirs of the identical Simon Bates who served under Morgan, Fish, and Ide. we

We can obtain no better proof than has already been given, and if you feel justified in paying the claim, you will benefit those who are truly needy, and whatever expense may be incurred by so doing will be paid,
Again, If any other Simon Bates had served as above stated, Why I let me ask, have not his heirs made application for arrears of pension.
I would also respectfully wish to be informed whether any bounty land is due under the present circumstances.
I am &c
Your Obt Servt Charles A. Bassett,
To Commissioner of Pensions, Washington D.C.

Mar '82, Cap Wm Barker
sent
3 mos
sent again under same 5 mos as Coast Guard.

Charlestown Mass January 17 th 1857
Sir,
In addition to the testimony from the heirs which you have already received, I have procured the enclosed certificate from Samuel A Turner in regard to the claims for a pension due the heirs of Simeon Bates. This Saml A Turner is the same person who made the application for Simeon Bates in Jan 1834. (then living) — It was the opinion of S Bates that the servitude, under any one Captain would entitle him to a pension, therefore he mentioned only one to Saml A Turner. S Bates died in July 1834, the claim was filed away at Washington, and was not heard from until 1852 at which time the widow died. By the enclosed testimony you will perceive that Simeon Bates did serve in the army for a period of sufficient duration to entitle the heirs to a pension. You will also see that those, who now apply are the true, & lawful heirs of the identical Simeon Bates, who done the service. I do not know what more proof could be given, or why the pension should not be paid, we have been to much trouble & expense to procure the testimony already given & trust you will do us justice — I am &c Charles A Burstow

Scituate Mass ts
November 4 th 1886
This is to certify that I Samuel D. Turner, a justice of the Peace, for the county of Plymouth, did in the month of January, one thousand eight hundred and thirty four (or thereabouts) being at that time a justice of the peace, make an application for Simeon Bates of Scituate (then living) for a pension due him for Revolutionary Service performed under Capt Barker in the year 1781. —
I also certify that the persons who have now made application for services performed under Captain Morgan, are the true & lawful heirs of the same Simeon Bates for whom I made the application as before stated in 1834,
Sam d D. Turner Justice Peace
Signed in presence of Charles N o B aistow Asa Curtis.

_____ Ex'r.
INVALID.
RECEIVED
Acts of July 14, 1862, and March 3, 1873.
Simeon Bates
_____. _____
Service: _____
Enlisted: _____, 18 .
Discharged: _____, 18 .
Application filed: _____, 18 .
Alleges: _____
Re-enlisted: _____
Attorney: _____
P. O. _____

Rel. to appearance of John Peter the German in the New York Herald Nov 1842

Simeon Bates
Mar - Jan 1832
B Cole
Commissioner of Internal
Revenue
Washington
FREE

Sir,
May our
Rev. J. B. White, Esq. Commissioner, Department of the Interior, Pension Office, Washington, D.C.

(Official Business)
FREE
My Commissioner of Pensions, Washington. D.C.
Simeon Bates Mar 1 1872

Solomon Bates
Reuben Bates
2 Cards
To the Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.C.
PAID
16 3/4

30,357-
Simeon Bates
Mass.
J.H. Loud 11. apl 1834-
Hon J.L. Adams 21 Jan
1835- Simeon Bates
April 27 1853- B.N.
Bristol- Same Sept
8 1854- Same Octo 11,
1856- Same February,
1857-
623
June 7 1832

Simeon Bates Map. Oct 1832
Sup d . see letter 11 ap l 1834 to J. H. Lond
Col Ben D Adams 21 Jany 1835
Simeon Bates. Ap l 27/53
6 N. Barstow, May 5/54
20 same Sept. 8/54
Oct 1854 7/3 2
Y. C. N. Barstow. Oct 11/56.

Official Business
FREE
To the Commissioner of Pensions, Washington D.C.   Simeon D. Cole  Mar - 2nd 1832 

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, Boston:
March 31 st 1854.
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 Simon Bates is borne on pay roll of Capt. John Morgan's Comp (Detached from the Counties of Hampshire and Worcester to Guard the Stores and Magazine at Springfield and Brookfield from May 20. to July 1. 1778 5 Mos 11 days as private.
511
Also on pay roll of Capt. Samuel Fish's Comp. Col. Freeman's Regt. on alarm at Dartmouth and Falmouth Sept. 1779 8 days as private.
8
Also on pay roll of Capt William Barker's Comp. Col. Theophilus Cotton's Regt. who did duty at Rhode Island from March 30. 1781. 28 days, as Drummer.
V 28
Also on roll of Capt. Jacob Ide's Comp. Col. Daggett's Regt. from Attleborough. 24 days. roll not dated. sworn to April 7. 1777.

And I further Certify, That, before search made for evidence of said facts, the application hereto annexed was filed in this Office, in the form in which the same now appears; that the search was made by myself and my clerks alone; and that said application, and the certificate above set forth, contain all the facts and circumstances within my knowledge, pertaining to the case.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto affixed the Seal of the Commonwealth, the date above written.
E. B. Wright Secretary of the Commonwealth.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, Boston,
18
Sir:
Be pleased to file a declaration in this office, agreeably to the accompanying regulations, and search will be made for the revolutionary service of and the result forwarded to your address. Particular attention is called to the second regulation.
I have the honor to be
Very respectfully,
Your obedient servant,

The following REGULATIONS, to be observed in the examination of the Revolutionary Rolls in this office, have been rendered necessary under the rules which are established in the Pension Department at Washington, viz:
1. Every application requiring search, or certificate, must be made to the Secretary, in writing, by the claimant, or by some person duly authorized by the claimant; and the signature to the application must be attested by some magistrate.
2. In all cases where the application is made by any person other than the claimant, a power of attorney, attested by a magistrate , authorizing such person to act in the claimant's behalf, must accompany the application.
3. The application must set forth, as fully as the circumstances of the case will allow, the residence and service of the soldier, and the names of the officers under whom he served; and no search will be made until after the filing of such written application.
“Regulations to be observed in the examination of the Massachusetts Revolutionary Papers in the Office of the Secretary of the Commonwealth.”
“The application must be made to the Secretary in writing, by the claimant, or by some person duly authorized by the claimant, by a written power of attorney, attested by a magistrate. The signature of the claimant must in all cases be attested in like manner.
“The application must set forth, as fully as the circumstances of the case will allow, the residence of the soldier, &c., at the time of the service, and the names of the various officers under whom he served, as well as the nature of such service.
“The certificate of the Secretary must show that the search was made, after the filing of such application, by himself, or by one of his Clerks alone, and must be accompanied by the original application of the claimant, or of his attorney, and by a detailed statement, under the signature of the Secretary, and the Seal of the State, of the circumstances which satisfied that officer of the identity of the party described in the application, with the individual who rendered the service.
J. L. EDWARDS, COMMISSIONER OF PENSIONS.”
The following is an extract from a letter, received by the Secretary, from J. E. Heath, Esq., Commissioner of Pensions, dated March 19, 1852:—
“I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 3d inst., accompanied by a copy of the Regulations now in force in your office in the examination of your Revolutionary Rolls; and, in reply to your questions, have to state that, in my opinion, the said Regulations could not be relaxed in any particular, without serious injury to the Government and the rights of individuals justly entitled to the benefits of the Revolutionary Pension Laws. Indeed, even with those guards around your Rolls, I am satisfied they are frequently used by unscrupulous individuals to sustain applications not embraced by the laws, and as a means of obtaining exorbitant fees.”

APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATE OF REVOLUTIONARY SERVICES,
made by the Heirs — of the party who rendered the service.
County of Plymouth State of Massachusetts Town of Scituate
The Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts is hereby requested to furnish evidence from the Rolls in his office, of the service of Simeon Bates in the war of the Revolution.
He was a native of the Town of Scituate in the County of Plymouth and State of Massachusetts
He enlisted from the Town of _____ in the County of _____ and State of _____ in the year 17 _____ as a Private in the Company commanded by Captain _____ in Col Dazetts Regiment from Attleboro — and he served as follows,* viz:—
In Col Dazetts regiment from Attleboro. as a drummer in Capt W Barkers Company Col Thos Coltons regiment R Island service Feb 28 1781 — also under Captain Saml Fisher in Col Freemans regiment Sept 1779 — & under Capt John Morgan To guard stores at Springfield and Brookfield.
* Here describe as fully as may be, the length of service, the rank, &c., of the claimant, or the capacity in which he served, and all other particulars known.

I am now more fully than above stated.
years old, and my memory does not enable me to state the services
WITNESS our my hand, this twenty seventh day of March A. D. 1854
Signed by said in my presence,
Jane Curtis & Caleb Bates
Elijah Jenkins } JUSTICE OF THE PEACE. for County Plymouth
Jane Curtis Caleb Bates

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, Boston, April 23 rd 1855.
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 Simeon Bates is borne on pay roll of Capt. John Morgan's Comp. Detached from the Counties of Hampshire and Worcester to Guard the Stores and Magazines at Springfield and Brookfield from Jan'y. 20. to July 1. 1778 5 mos 11 days Also on pay roll of Capt. Samuel Fish's Comp. Col. Freeman's Regt. on alarm at Dartmouth and Falmouth Sept. 1779. 18 days as private. Also on pay roll of Capt. William Barker's Comp. Col. Theophilus Cotton's Regt. Who did duty at R. Island from March 30. 1781. 28 days as drummer
In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto affixed the Seal of the Commonwealth, the date above written.
{ Duplicate. Certificate sent to Charles N. Braston, Charlestown, Mass. March 31. 1854.
E. M. Wright Secretary of the Commonwealth.

April 10
I am now more fully than above stated.
years old, and my memory does not enable me to state the services
Witness my hand, this 10 th A. D. 18 55
day of April
Asa Curtis
Signed by said Asa Curtis in my presence,
E. M. Winger
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE. }

APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATE OF REVOLUTIONARY SERVICES,
Made by the
two Centin lein of the party who rendered the service.
County of Lancaster  Plymouth State of Massachusetts Town of Situate
The Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts is hereby requested to furnish evidence from the Rolls in his office, of the service of Simson Bates in the war of the Revolution.
He was a native of the Town of Situate in the County of Plymouth  Massachusetts and State of Massachusetts
He enlisted from the Town of Situate in the County of Plymouth and State of Massachusetts in the year 1778 as a Private in the Company commanded by Captain, John Morgan in counties of Hampshire Regiment and he served as follows,* viz:—
* Here describe, as fully as may be, the length of service, the rank, &c., of the claimant, or the capacity in which he served, and all other particulars known.

Reuben Bates Mass 45 Sus 10 Ch. St. Brough

State of Massachusetts, County of Plymouth S.S. Be it known, that before me a Justice of the Peace in and for the County of Plymouth aforesaid, duly authorized by law to administer oaths, personally appeared Simon Bates, Resident of Scituate in said Plymouth County, who being first duly sworn according to law, states that he is Son of Simon Bates, and grand Son of Reuben Bates, both late of Scituate aforesaid, who were revolutionary Sol- diers, and that he is directly interested as a Claimant in the pensions for which ap- plications were heretofore made by the said Simon Bates & Reuben Bates, and constitutes and appoints Alexander H. Lawrence of Boston, D. L. Counsel at Law, his true and lawful attorney, with irrevocable power to examine into, investigate, and establish the Claims for said pensions, and do all acts neces- sary thereto. In witness whereof, he the said Simon Bates, has on this Eighteenth day of December A.D. 1852, hereunto signed his name and affixed his seal Witness - Rufus Clapp, Simon Bates

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, Boston, December 23 1852
I hereby Certify, That at the date of the annexed attestation Samuel A. Burner was a Justice of the Peace for the County of Plymouth,
in the said Commonwealth, duly commissioned and constituted; 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.
Amos D. Wells Secretary of the Commonwealth.

The within Power was executed, - signed, sealed, acknowledged, and sworn to before me, on this twenty first day of December AD 1852 Sam d H. Grover, Justice of the Peace. Olympia H. Co. W. T.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, Boston, March 23 1882
I hereby Certify, That at the date of the annexed attestation Samuel A. Turner was a Justice of the Peace for the County of Plymouth,
in the said Commonwealth, duly commissioned and constituted; 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.
Almond D. Weston Secretary of the Commonwealth.

Haiti Sept 23 1852
To the Commissioner of Pensions Sir My father Simeon Bates late of this Town who was a Revolutionary Soldier applied for a pension soon after the act of 1832 his declaration with two or three deposition to prove the service with all the necessary certificate in due form were forwarded to the Department and no pension certificate was ever received for what reason I do not know My father died soon after and the amount being but small no one thought proper to pursue the business I am informed by a gentleman in New York that the claim is a good one I therefore respectfully request that you would send me the papers that a new declaration may be made by the heirs if proper so to do or inform me what steps are necessary for me to take to prosecute the claim if the services rendered were such as were not contemplated by the act of 1832 but are embraced in the act Subsequent act and new declaration is required you will please inform me I do not know of a soldier living who can give the facts under whom the services were rendered unless they can be found in the Secretary's office at Boston A new declaration must necessarily be nearly identical unless copied from the old one

50 A report of sufficient evidence to prove the Service is all that is required I will furnish it so far as it can be done
- the wife of Simeon Bates my mother - Died 1852
- Reuben Bates { the father of Simeon Bates } applied at the same time he died shortly after my father - at the age of one hundred years and a month over Received no pension -
if you will inform me in relation to this matter you will oblige me very much
Respectfully your O. C. Sement
Simeon Bates

I Reuben Bates of Scituate, in the County of Plymouth, and State of Massachusetts aged ninety-eight, do testify and say, that in the year Seven hundred and eighty two, I was a soldier in Capt Williams Barkers Company of Infantry, and that Simon Bates of Scituate aforesaid was also a member, & that in the spring of that year Capt Barker went to Rhode Island with a part of his Company and that said Simon Bates went with said Barkers Company and served as a drummer three months, and then returned to Scituate, & I further certify that soon after his return to Scituate Capt Barker with a part of his Company were ordered on to the beach in Scituate as Guards, and that said Simon Bates there served as a drummer under Capt Barker five months, all of which service was in the war of the Revolution.
his Reuben Bates mark
Com th of Mass s Plymouth County ss February 1. st 1834 Then personally appeared Reuben Bates and made oath to the truth of the above deposition by him subscribed before me - Samuel C Dorr Just e Peace
I further certify that I have been well acquainted with Reuben Bates above named more than thirty years, and that he is a credible witness. Samuel C Dorr Just e Peace

Timothy Bates Esq. for Simon Bates
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Plymouth ss. I Jacob H. Lord Register of Probate for said County do hereby certify that Samuel A. Thurber Ely is a Justice of the Peace in & for said County & that the within signatures purporting to be his are true & genuine.
In witness whereof I have here unto set my hand & seal of Office this fifth day of April A.D. 1834
Jacob H. Lord