Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 45,618, Amos Bryant, Continental Mass.

SERVICE
Continental Mass.
Bryant, Amos
NUMBER
S. 45,618
CONTENTS

I Amos Bryant of Hibern in the County of — Cheshire & State of Massachusetts do hereby declare to make the following declaration upon oath —
That in the year of our Lord one Thousand Seven Hundred and Seventy five in the month of — April I enlisted as a private soldier in the United Continental Army in the United States of America at Cambridge in the Province of Massachusetts — under Capt Richard in a Regiment Commanded by Col Bridge for Eight months and served my time out and was Honorably Discharged but not in Fighting and returned home and stayed about one month and enlisted again for one year — under Capt William Bent in a Regiment Commanded by Col John Groaton and marched Marched to Hudson and from that to Ticonderoga and from that down the West to South and so from place to place until my time was out and again Received an Honorable Discharge at Morristown in the Jersey but I think not in Fighting after which in the year 1778 in the month of June I again enlisted for nine months into the Continental Army in the Massachusetts Line and joined the Army at Flatbush in New York in Gen McDougal Brigade and served my time out and again Received an Honorable Discharge in Fighting But I don't think much of it and have moved around a times and have lost it I am in the Sixtysecond year of my age and by Reason of my Reduced Circumstances in Life I stand in need of assistance from my Country for Support —
Amos Bryant

State of Northamptonshire Chipping Norton May 25 th 1813 Then before Elisha Huntley a Justice of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Chipping Norton personally appeared Amos Bryant before named and made solemn oath that the foregoing declaration by him subscribed contains the truth and nothing but the truth and it having been made to appear to my satisfaction that the said Amos Bryant did serve in the Revolutionary war against the common enemy in manner as by him is stated in said declaration I hereby certify and transmit the testimony on his subscribing his oath -
To the Hon ble John B. Calhoun
Amos Bryant
Service on a boat Greaton Mass Sept
1776 1 year.
M c Dougall N.Y. Regt
1778 9 mos.
Elisha Huntley
one of the Justices of the Court of Common Pleas for said County
I Levi Chamberlain, Assistant Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for the County of Cheshire, hereby certify that the Hon. Elisha Huntley, whose name is above by him written is a Justice of said Court duly com- missioned, and that no particular impression is used as a seal by said Court.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed, and affixed a seal in usual form as used by said Court, this 26 th day of May A.D. 1813.
Levi Chamberlain
Proof of service in Greaton Regt wanted.

13,893
P New Hampshire 1837 -
Amos Bryant
of Nelson in the state of New Hampshire who was a Private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Graton of the Massachusetts line, for the term of One year
Inscribed on the Roll of New Hampshire at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 25 th of May 1818
Certificate of Pension issued the 8 of July 1818 and Luttrell Chamberlain Esq. Keene New Hampshire
  Arrears to 4th of  Mar. 1819  74.88    Semi-ann. all'ce ending  Sep. 1819  48.00    7 Mo 1/4   $122.88  
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
Dead - Colt. M. Edwards, Sept 6 15 1836 do. to same July 3 . 1837 -
Specification sent to John N. ... 1830
continued

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Amos Bryant
1930-1933 M c Gregor, Ia. Chicago, Ill. Calif. Dept. of Justice Retd. from same
Sept 10/1933
Salma Hale, Esq. Keen, M. Kennebec shire
W. Sept 1933

SCHEDULE,
Of the whole estate (necessary clothing and bedding excepted) and income of Amos Bryant of Nelson in the County of Cheshire and State of Newhampshire, Applicant for a Pension under the act of Congress of May 1st, 1820.
  1 Clock 5.00 1 Desk 2.00 1 side saddle 5.00 $12.00   1 brass kettle 3.00 3 tables 2.50 5.50   table furniture 3.00 2 wheels 1.50 1 hatchel 1.00 5.50   1 stove ,50 old chairs 2.00 10 old sheep 3.00 5.50   And irons shovel & tongs 3.00 - rocking glass ,75 3.75   hollow ware 3.00 earthenware 0.34 brass kettle ,50 3.84   1 1/2 steel yards 0.50 wooden ware 2.00 2.50   1 swine 2.00 tin ware & coffee mill 0.50 2.50   1 set measures 0.34 old barrels 1.50 1.84   1 stone jar & wooden bottle 25   1 Pen in Nelson Meeting house 20.00 old books 2.00 22.00   Grid iron & toaster 0.75 1 broom ,75 1.50   Amounting to 66.60   Income worth eighteen dollars per annum 18   $ 84.68 
Amos Bryant
We the Subscribers testify and say, that we have viewed the property contained in the above Schedule, shewn to us by Amos Bryant above named, as his property; and are of opinion that the sums set against the respective items are their true value.
Cheshire ss. appeared, 182 Personally above named, and made oath to the truth of the above statement, by them subscribed. Before me,
Justice of the Peace.
above
I certify, that named, are disinterested and credible witnesses.
Justice of the Peace.

STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE.
CHESHIRE COUNTY ss.
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS.
ON this fourth 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, having a jurisdiction unlimited in point of amount, and keeping a record of its proceedings, Amos Bryant
aged 78 years, resident in Nelson in said county, who being first duly sworn, doth on his oath declare, that he served in the Revolutionary war as follows:
That he enlisted at Cambridge Mass. in Capt. William Bent's company in Col. John Grafton's Regt in the Massachusetts line in Feb. 1776 for one year and was honorably discharged in Newtown in the Jerseys in January 1777. Having previously served eight months, and in the year 1784 served in the United States service nine months. I was in the battle at Concord at the commencement of the War.
The date of my original declaration in order to obtain a pension is the twenty fifth day of May 1818 The number of my pension certificate is _____
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.
I have living with me my Daughter Harriet in a non possess state occasioned by fits and myself unable to perform any labor
Amos Bryant
Sworn to and declared at Kennebec in said County, on the fourth day of July before
Nathaniel Parker { Judge of said Court.
I, SALMA HALE, Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas, for the County of Cheshire, do hereby certify that the foregoing oath and the schedule thereto annexed, are truly copied from the 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 in the aforesaid schedule, is of the income of 818 annually  sixty six dollars and sixty eight cents. exclusive
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said Court on this eighth day of July
A. D. 1820
S. Hale

SCHEDULE,
Of the whole estate (necessary clothing and bedding excepted) and income of Amos Bryant of Nelson in the County of Cheshire and State of Newhampshire, Applicant for a Pension under the act of Congress of May 1st, 1820.
  1 Clock 5.00 1 Desk 2.00 1 side saddle 5.00 12.00   1 brass kettle 3.00 3 tables 2.50 5.50   table furniture 3.00 2 wheels 1.50 1 hat box 1.00 5.50   1 stove ,50 old chairs 2.00 1 old sleigh 3.00 5.50   Andiron shovel tongs 3.00 1 rocking chair ,75 3.75   hollow ware 3.00 earthen ware 0.34 brass kettle ,50 3.84   1 1/2 steel yards 0.50 wooden ware 2.00 2.50   1 swine 2.00 tin ware coffee mill 0.50 2.50   1 set measures 0.34 old barrels 1.50 1.84   1 stone jar 1 wooden bottle .25   1 Pigeon Nelson Meeting house 20.00 old books 2.00 22.00   Grid iron toaster 0.75 1 broom ,75 1.50   Amounting to 66.60   Income worth eighteen dollars per annum 18   $ 84.68 
Amos Bryant
We the Subscribers testify and say, that we have viewed the property contained in the above Schedule, shewn to us by Amos Bryant above named, as his property; and are of opinion that the sums set against the respective items are their true value.
Cheshire ss. 182 Personally appeared, above named, and made oath to the truth of the above statement, by them subscribed. Before me,
Justice of the Peace.
I certify, that above named, are disinterested and credible witnesses.
Justice of the Peace.

Woonsocket N.H. July 31 st 1820
I Amos Bryant within named hereby testify and declare that I am sixty three years of age that for the six last years I have been at least entirely unable to labor. The situation of my property and health are such that the authority of the town have that it is expedient to tax me. My daughter within named is unable to support her- self and is chargeable to me the number of my pension certificate is 13.898.
Amos Bryant

Rev. and 1812 War Section.
awg can
October 7, 1925.
Mary L. Walton Council Grove Kans.
Madam:
I have to advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 45618, it appears that Amos Bryant enlisted at Cambridge, Massachusetts in April 1775 and served eight months as a private in Captain Bacheller's Company, Colonel Bridge's Massachusetts Regiment, and was in the battle at Concord.
He enlisted at Reading, Massachusetts in February 1776 and served one year as a private in Captain William Bent's Company, Colonel John Greaton's Massachusetts Regiment.
He enlisted in June 1778 and served nine months in General McDougal's Brigade.
He was allowed pension on his application exe-

outed May 25, 1818, while a resident of Nelson, Cheshire County, New Hampshire, his
In 1820, soldier stated that he was sixty-three years old and referred to a daughter, Harriet, her age is not given. The name of his wife is not on file, nor is there any further data on file as to children.
Soldier died August 12, 1833.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.

45 618
Rev
INVALID.
File No. 45 618
Amos Lyant
Pri Rev War
Act: 18 March 1818
Index:—Vol. 3 , Page 62
[Arrangement of 1870.]
1918 2 photos sent to Henry Melville 45 Cedar St. N.Y. City. See receipts for payment locked up with special correspondence and 1925-Oct. 7- His to Mary J. Walton-awf

I Abram Eaton of Chester in the County of Windsor and State of Vermont, of lawful age testify & say, that I was well acquainted with Amos Bryant formerly of Reading in the State of Massachusetts, now of Nelson in the County of Grafton & State of New Hampshire; and well recollect that the said Amos Bryant enlisted in the month of February 1776 in the same company in which I served myself - and that the said Amos Bryant entered the service of the United States for one year; & served one year, for which he enlisted in the same company & mess with myself. That he served in the company commanded by Captain William Burt in the Regiment commanded by Col d John Grafton. I also well recollect that we were discharged from service at the expiration of said year & returned home together. That we were discharged at Morristown State of New Jersey.
Abram Eaton
State of Vermont At Chester in the County of Windsor on this 20 th day of May 1819. Then Abram Eaton of Chester in the County of Windsor & State of Vermont who is well known to me and is a credible Witness; and after after being lawfully sworn & duly cautioned made solemn oath that the above affidavit by him subscribed contains the whole truth & nothing but the truth. Before me Amos Read Sec y of the Peace
State of Vermont Windsor County ss. I Benjamin Swan Clerk of the County Court within & for the County of Windsor, Do Certify that Amos Steald is one of the Justices of the Peace within & for the County of Windsor and that the above signature is his lawful writing.
IN TESTIMONY whereof, I have hereunto affixed the seal of said County Court, and subscribe my name this twenty sixth day of May A d 1819 - Benjamin Swan

Amos Bryant, Act 18 Mar 1818 - New- Hampshire - Up to what time was he last was last paid?
Pension office Sept. 14 1836
He died the 12 Aug 1833 - The arrear paid to that time.
JP

Amos Bryant Private 46 to 47 Graton Mapt to Regt.
Admitted

I James Bryant of lawfull age do testify and say that Amos Bryant now of Nelson in the County of Cheshire and State of New Hampshire did enter in to the service of the United States at Medford in the County of Middlesex and State of Massachusetts some time the latter part of January or forepart of February in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and seventy six in Capt. Wm Bents Company Colonel John Grates Regt. that the said Amos Bryant did serve as a private soldier in said Company and Regiment untill the first of January in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and seventy seven
And I further do say that I am not any way interested in what I now testify to
James Bryant
State of New Hampshire
Cheshire ss. May 24th 1819
The above named James Bryant personally appeared and made solemn oath that the above deposition by him subscribed is just and true
Before me
J. ROBBINS Justice of the peace
Cheshire ss. May 24th 1819
I hereby certify that James Bryant the above named deponent is a man of good veracity and strict truth and I believe is no way interested in what he has testified to above.
J. ROBBINS Justice of the peace
Cheshire ss. May 25 1819
I Salma Hale Clerk of the Superior Courts in said county certify that Josiah Robbins is a Justice of the Peace in and for said county, and that the foregoing is his signature In testimony whereof I hereunto affix the Seal of our Superior Court of Judicature
S. Hale

To The Honorable John C. Calhoun Secretary of War This May certify that I have Examined into the Circumstances of the above named Amos Bryant And am fully Satisfied that he is poor and stands in need of the assistance of his Country for Support
Marlow January 6 th 1819
Elisha Huntley
one of the Justices of the Court of Common Pleas for D r County

Hon W. Hubbard US Senate Washington City

Keene Feb 23. 1837
Dear Sir -
I had some conversation with you relative to the arrears of pension due Amos Bryant deceased -
The amount due is $42.06
My wish is to obtain an order to the Agent to pay upon presentation of the papers as they are now prepared, which I enclose for examination -
1. a power of atty from Abiel Wright admr. - 2. a certificate of the facts proved before the Court of Probate
3. the certificate of administrators 4. The original certificate of Bryant I forward my affidavit explaining the proceedings which have been had. -
The papers you will perceive have been prepared some time. - They were sent to Mr. Waldron, and returned because not accompanied by the release of the heirs. - before that time costs had occurred where payments had been made without this taking the certificate of the Judge of Probate of the fact of release as sufficient.
after the papers were returned they were mislaid among my papers - and when I spoke with you I had the impression they were still with Mr. Waldron - and at least agreed with him to send

them to me if he should find them on his return home. - to day I found them by accident with papers somewhat numerous in the case Baley & Towne
This will account for their having been remained so long since they were executed. -
now the heirs are scattered are some six in number. - and it is now that very inconvenient to go through the formality again of getting a release. -
I enclose also a letter dated Sept 15 1836 - in which it is said that from the books it appears that the pension was paid. - There is some mistake in the matter. - The Pension was paid as I have stated in my affidavit by the Re S. Bk. - upon the first power drawn which I now send that you may have all the papers - but was refunded by me as stated in that affidavit. - and since then it has never been paid by any agency. -
You will have all the papers before you and will understand them - and if you can save me any further trouble in obtaining the amt due, having already had so much to no purpose, it will greatly

Oblige me. —
Yours truly
Th. M. Edwards

L. Edward Cam 2 of America

Yours to Charles March 4. 1837
In Richard's request Mr immediate attention to the respect of Mr Edwards to his enclosed papers — see par- -ward. The letter to him from T. M. Edwards and he can not doubt that relief will be at once afforded — as Mr Waldron just paid the pen- -sion which was repaid agreed by T. M. E —

Council Grove, Kansas, Aug. 11, 1925.
U. S. Pension Dept., Washington D.C.
Dear Sirs: Will you kindly forward information con- cerning the Revolutionary War record of Amos Bryant. Born in Reading, Mass. 1753 Died 1833?
Fought in the Battle of Bunker Hill besides many other battles.
Very truly,
Mary L. Walton
Council Grove Kansas.