Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 44730, Ezra Carlton, N.H.

SERVICE
N.H.
Carlton, Ezra " Carleton
NUMBER
S. 44730
CONTENTS

6216.
Albany. New York.
Maine
Ezra Carlton,
Capt Robinson private N.Y.
Massachusetts line - War in the army of the United States during the Revolutionary War.
Inscribed on the Roll of the District of Maine at the rate of — 8 — Dollars per month, to commence on the 13 of April 1818
Certificate of Pension issued the 28 of Jan'y 1819 and del d
R. C. Vose
Arrears to 4th of Sep 1818. 4 mo 27/30 37. 86 Semi-ann. all ce ending 4 March 1819 48. 00
$85.86
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
Plantation No 2.
Non kin.
Paper ch d . to Land ag t of Maine, by Mr. Ome, ag t 21. 1839.
Recd to Pen Ag t 12 June 1841.
To Albany - New York from 4 Sep 1840 24 June 1841. Notes - filtration to Pensioners & y rs New York
Notification sent December 20. 1840 R. C. Vose, Augusta, Maine

Ezra Carlton, Plan. N o 2. Oxford County for Col. Roads N. H. Reg. 1781. to June 1783. Spring  Water ,
April 13. 1818.
Admitted
Cop d
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Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
I Ezra Carlton, aged fifty years, a citizen of the U. States, born in Andover, Massachusetts, now resident in plantation Number two, in the county of Oxford, and District of Maine, upon oath testify and declare, that in April 1781 I enlisted as a private soldier, in the war of the revolution, against the common enemy, upon the continental establishment for the period of during the war, in Capt Robinson's company, and Col. Reed's regiment, New Hampshire line. I served until June 1783 when I took my final and honorable discharge from the army at Newburgh. I sold my bounty land, and with it my discharge, to a Mr Witham who went to Ohio, an immense distance from me, and whether it is now in existence or not, I do not know. It was more than twenty years ago that I sold it. From my reduced circumstances, I am in need of assistance from my country for support. And I do hereby relinquish all my claim to every pension heretofore allowed me by the laws of the U. States, if any; but I am not to my knowledge, borne on any pension list whatever, I request that I may be placed upon the pension list for the District of Maine.
In witness
Ezra Carlton
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Kennebec Co
On the thirteenth day of April A D 1818, Ezra Carlton above named, after having been carefully examined, made oath to the truth of the foregoing declaration by him subscribed. Before me Nathan Weston Esq. Chief Justice C. Court C. Pleas Second Eastern Circuit
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
more
I Reuben Perry, of Plantation No 1. County of Oxford Maine, upon oath testify and declare, that I well knew the above named Ezra Carlton as a Continental soldier, in the revolutionary War; and I fully believe he proved as he has above stated - From his reduced circumstances, he need the assistance from his country for support. he sustains the character of a man of truth - I am fifty one years of age -
Reuben Perry
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Kennebec Co
On the second day of May A D 1818, Reuben Perry 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

I hereby certify that the within is a true copy of the original as shown to the Clerk in the Clerk's office at Pownalborough in the county of Somerset on the 8th day of June 1890
West William Henry Clerk of Court Somerset
Carlton 4102
Ezra Carlton Maine No. 2 N o 6,216
Blind, & Poor, & nearly naked
Declaration to be made in the Court of the County where defendant resides.
Robert J. Vose Augusta Maine
Attest my hand and seal this 8th day of June 1890 By G.G. Dins. Before me William Westman Timberlake Clerk of Court 1890 both the with and without the respective names to said document

Copy.
State of Maine.
402
KENNEBEC COUNTY, ss.
ON this thirteenth day of June , 1820, personally appeared before  in open Court before Justice of the Circuit Court of Common Pleas, for the Counties of Lincoln, Kennebec and Somerset, being a Court of Record for said Counties, proceeding according to the course of the common law, having original jurisdiction, unlimited in amount, keeping a record of their proceedings, and having the power of fine and imprisonment, Ezra Carlton aged fifty five years, resident in Plantation No 2 in the County of Somerset within said Circuit, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth, on his oath, declare that he served in the Revolutionary war as follows, viz. in the Company commanded by Captain Robinson and Regiment commanded by Colonel Reed of the line of the State of New Hampshire upon the Continental Establishment, for the period of from April 1781 for during the war, being upwards of two years and was in battle with the Indians on the Kennebec river
that his original declaration was made before Judge Webster on the thirteenth day of April 1818; that he is now on the Maine Roll, and that his pension certificate is numbered 6216 . And I, the said Ezra Carlton do further solemnly swear, that I was a resident citizen of the United States, on the eighteenth day of March, one thousand eight hundred and eighteen; and that I have not, since that time, by gift, sale, or in any manner whatever, 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 eighteenth day of March, one thousand eight hundred and eighteen; 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.
Ezra Carlton
The following is a Schedule of my whole Estate and income, necessary clothing and bedding excepted, viz: one cow of the value of fifteen dollars one swine of the value of three dollars. Old household stuff besides necessary bedding, not Exceeding five dollars. one axe worth one dollar and fifty cents Two old axes both worth one dollar. old hoe worth twenty five cents. Horse traces worth three dollars. one set of harrow teeth nine in number, worth two dollars, and fifty cents. I have no debts due to me that can be collected, and I owe as much as one hundred and thirty dollars. My income from the above property does not exceed the interest of the money I owe. My occupation is that of a farmer; but from age and infirmity, having lost entirely the sight of one eye, and nearly that of the other, and my right shoulder being dislocated, am able to do very little.

My family at home consists of myself my wife Susanna aged forty three who has not done a days work for six months being sick, my daughter Lydia aged twenty one years, my son Ezra aged twenty years, my daughter Sally aged eighteen my daughter Nancy aged sixteen, has had her ribs broke by a fall and is able to do but little, my daughter Jane aged twelve, who has the dropsy and is unable to labor, my daughter Susanna aged ten has been under the doctors hands three years my daughter Mary aged seven years, my daughter Sophia aged four, and my daughter Melinday aged seven weeks, who has been sick from her birth we are very poor and my family often suffer for food.
Except the foregoing and my necessary clothing and bedding I have no estate or income whatever
Ezra Gaskill
Subscribed, sworn to and declared to be the true oath and schedule on the thirteenth day of June 1820
Before me Nathan Weston Jr Esq. C.C.C. Pleas.
True copy
Attest J. Davis Clk.
William H. Davis Clerk of Somerset
Declaracons before made with Court of Pleas
Blk. & Red, Pres. & Recd N o 6216 Ezra Gaskill
402
I hereby certify that the within is a true copy of the original oath and schedule filed in the Clerks office at Pownalborough in the county of Somerset Nov. 8. 1820

information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau. Ezra Carlton S.F. 44730
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Apo. 1781 June 1783 Pvt. Robinson George Reid N.H.                                                   
Battles engaged in, with Indians on Mohawk River
Residence of soldier at enlistment, _____
Date of application for pension, Apr. 13, 1818. His cl. was al.
Residence at date of application, Plantation No. 2 Oxford Co. Maine
Age at date of application, 50 yrs. Born in Andover Mass. x Discharged 12. 1834
Remarks: Soldier's wife Susanna — was 43 years old in 1820. Children: Lydia 21 yrs: Ezra 20: Sally 18: Nancy 16: Jane 12: Susanna 10: Mary 7: Sophia 4: and Melinday 7 weeks.
Very respectfully,
There is an application for transfer in 1821 from Agency book AB is incorrect
Commissioner.

44730 Rev INVALID.
June 24 '97 Hist- to Amstead. Manchester N.H. 1908 Feb 21, Hist. Soc. to P. Farrar. v. L.M.
File No. 44730
Ezra Carlton Rev. Rev. War
Act: 18 th March 1818
Index:—Vol. 3 , Page 74
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Portland July 30 th 1818 To whom it may concern
This may certify that Ezra Carleton entered the U.S. service in the year 1780 being at that time an apprentice to my brother. and that after the war closed he returned to my house and showed me his regular discharge having served about three years for the town of Nottingham. Tyler Porter
at Hedges Bagley's old house near the jail Portland

June 21. 1874
J. J. Richards Esq.
Commissaire of Pensions,
Wethersfield, Vt.

Maine Bank - Portland June 16 th 1841.
J. L. Edwards Esq. Pension Office.
Sir,
Your letter of the 12 th inst. is recd. Ezra Garter a pensioner under Act of March 18 th 1818. was paid (last) up to Sept. 4. 1840.
Respectfully,
Your W th Servt.
A. Marshall Trust

June 12. 184
Thomas Wharton
J Edward Esdaile Comptroller of Revenue Noble Street Washington D.C.
FREE

Application for A Transfer
County of Wayne S.S. on this first day of June - 1841 before me the Subscriber a Justice of the Peace for the said County of Wayne personally appeared Ezra Carlton. Who on his Oath declares that he is the same person who formerly belonged to the Company commanded by Captain Roberson, In the Regiment commanded by Colonel Rees. In the service of the United States. That his name was placed on the Pension Roll of the State of Maine from whence he has lately removed, that he now resides in the State of New York, where he intends to remain, and wishes his pension to be then payable in future; the following are his reasons for remo- ving from the State of Maine to the State of New York, are these, that he is in the Seventy ninth year of his Age, that his Children removed to the State of New York and that it was the wishes of himself and wife to reside near where their Children live -
His Ezra X Carlton mark.
Sworn and subscribed before me The day and year aforesaid }
James Edwards. Justice of the Peace.
As the above named Ezra Carlton informs me that he formerly signed his name as in writing, & now is Blind which is true
James Edwards J P

State of New York, County of Wayne ss on the first day of June 1841, before me the Subscriber a Justice of the Peace for the said County of Wayne personally appeared David Handey who on his Oath declares that he is acquainted with Ezra Carlton who formerly resided in the State of Maine and has been for twenty years and more and that he is the same person who has Sworn to subscribed his name to the within affidavit. David Handey
Sworn and subscribed before me the day and year aforesaid
Jam. Edwards Justice of the Peace
This Certifies that I am acquainted with David Handey the above named Deponent and that he is a man in good standing & for truth & veracity
Jas Edwards J P

State of New York Wayne County Clerk's office } fs:
I Edmund A. Grimwold Dep Clerk of said county do hereby certify that James Edwards Esq whose signature appears to the foregoing certificate, was on the day of the date thereof, a Justice of the peace in and for said county, elected and sworn and duly authorized to act as such; that I am well acquainted with his hand writing, and that his said signatures are genuine, and I further certify that the term of office of the said Justice, commenced on the 4 th day of January 1840 and will expire on the 31 st day of December 1843.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of said county this 2 nd day of June 1841
E. A. Grimwold Dep Clerk
of Wayne

Essex Esra Carlton

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
I Reuben Perry aged fifty five years, upon oath testify and declare, that being myself a noncommissioned officer at the time, I know that Ezra Carlton, Now of plantation No. 2 in the District of Maine, served in that the war of the revolution, as a soldier, from some time in the year 1780 until the end of the war, in Col. George Reed's regiment, New Hampshire line, and that he was honorably discharged. Reuben Perry
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Henniker Jp. On the seventh day of October A.D. 1818, Reuben Perry above named, being a credible and distinguished witness, made oath to the truth of the above deposition, by him subscribed. Before me,
Nathan Weston her
Clerk U.S. Dist. Court D. of Maine

I John Plummer, aged fifty five years, upon oath testify and declare that being myself a soldier at the time, I know that Ezra Carlton, now of plantation N o 2 in the District of Maine, served as a during the war, in an in the war of the revolution, in Col o George Reed's regiment New Hampshire line, for more than one year and an half in 1702 and in 1703. I have reason to believe that the said Carlton served longer, and that he was honorably discharged. JOHN PLUMMER
Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Kennebec ss.
On the seventh day of October A.D. 1810, John Plummer above named, being a credible and disinterested witness, made oath to the truth of the above deposition, by him subscribed. Before me,
Nathan Weston Jun. C.J. C.C.C. Pres. P.E. Circuit.

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 Ezra Carlton but applying before me at Augusta , a citizen of the United States, now resident in Plantation No 2 in Oxford County, in the said County of Kennebec, in the District of Maine, on the thirteenth 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 until the end of the 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 second day of May in the year of our LORD one thousand eight hundred and eighteen.
Nathan Weston C. C. P. 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

State of Maine.
I William Allen Clerk, for the County of Somerset of the Circuit Court of Common Pleas for the second Eastern Circuit, embracing the counties of Lincoln, Kennebec and Somerset, do hereby certify, that the foregoing oath and the Schedule thereto annexed, are truly copied from the record of the said Court; and that the original was exhibited in open 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, including debts due to the declarant therein stated, is thirty one dollars and twenty five cents; and deducting therefrom the amount of what the declarant owes, as set forth in said Schedule, the value of said property in the opinion of said Court, is thirty one dollars and twenty five Cents.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said Court, on this eighth day of November 1820.
William Allen Clerk of said Court for the County of Somerset

Ezra Carlton 50. began Andover Mass Plan. w th 4000 acres claim Entered Sept. 81 - during war Capt Robinson, Col. George Reed 2 d New Hampshire Reg. The winter close of the war June 1788 I then took the number dis. at Newburgh discharge lost. I sold with my land county to a Mr. Williams mother it is now most likely - War Dept.
Ezra Carlton

Phillips April 6, 1818
We the subscribers selectmen of Phillips hereby certify that the Esda hallton of No 2 a plantation adjoining this town is a ready pecuniary of help.
Ben Robbins
Joel Shatsbury
Selectmen of Phillips

The Merchants' National Bank
MANCHESTER, N. H.
NATHAN P. HUNT, President.
A. M. HEARD, Cashier
Manchester, N. H. June 1, 1897.
Commissioners of Pensions,
Washington, D. C.
Sir:-
Will you kindly furnish me the military history of Ezra Carlton , a soldier of the Revolution, who enlisted at Nottingham West, State of New Hampshire, April 19, 1781, and was probably a pensioner.
An early reply will be greatly appreciated.
Respectfully yours,
A. M. Heard
P.