Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 24692, Thomas Butler, Mass.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Mass
Butter, Thomas Margaret
No. 24692.
CONTENTS

New Washington relative to act 24 July 1828. under American Agent April 28/37
LA to P. Agt 12 Apr 1837
and sent to

State of Maine
County of Lincoln S.S. On this 1 st day of November in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred and forty, five personally appeared before the Hon: Nathaniel Goo- ton judge of Probate in and for said County Margaret Butler a resident of Phipsborg aged eighty years and upwards who being first sworn to do so upon her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the acts of Congress passed July 7 th 1838, March 3 rd 1840. & June 17 th 1844.
And this declarant states that her husband Thomas Butler was an officer in the Revolution-ary war and was a Lieut as she believes. That in the early part of the war he performed one term of service as she has heard her late husband say in the vicinity of Boston and under the command of a Capt Sullivan. That subsequent to the war this Capt Sullivan visited her husband and she heard them talk together of their revolutionary services. That in subsequent periods of the war her husband as she believes served under Capt Lemont and was at the Eastward. She recollects that he performed one tour of duty after her marriage and she believes that he was stationed at Wisecarrett. By reason of

her great age she is unable to state more particularly as to her husband's service. This declarant further states that she gave the commission of her said husband to Mark Webber in order to obtain her pension some years ago and that the said Webber soon after died and she has never been able to find her husband's commission since that time.
And this declarant further states that she was married to said Thomas Butler on the 8th day of July 1779 and that her said husband died on the 18th day of February A.D. 1818 and that she is now a widow, all which will appear by reference to the testimony hereto annexed.
Witness Mrs. Leavitt Agnes C. Butler
Mary Butler
State of Maine.
County of Kennebec ss. Be it known, that on this first day of December A.D. 1845. Margaret Butler the declarant above named personally appeared before me William Weston Judge of the

Coyt of Probate for our County. The same being a Trust of Residue , and hav- ing been duly Testimon and examined to the truth of the foregoing declaration and the same having been read & fully understood in her presence & hearing; she with her own hand subscribed the same and made solemn oath that the facts then stated are true, she being to age 21 infirm to attend in open Court.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto caused the seal of said Court to be affixed and have hereunto subscribed my name. the day & year first above written.
Little Grooton Judge of said Court.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, Boston;
Feb. 17 1846.
Joseph H. Dinsmore Apr 20. 94
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 Thomas Butler of Berwick, is found upon a Muster Roll of Capt Ebenezer Sullivan's Company, in Col James Scammons regt in the Eight Months service, as a Lieutenant from May 5 to August 1. 1773. 3 months & 3 days, probably travel is included. As a Lieutenant upon a Return of said Company & Regt, not dated. Upon an Order of same, for Military Coats dated December 20, 1773. Upon a Pay Roll of Capt Benjamin Lemen's Company, in Col John Allen's regt raised for defence of Machias as an Ensign from October 1 to December 31 1777. Including allowance of 30 Miles travel 3 months & 12 days.
The above is all the evidence which can be identified with the
also the claim of Daniel Butler who seems to have a son of the officer. I doubt Thomas Butler was the husband claimant Mr this pension claim as seems to suit the widow

individual described in the Annexed application.
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.
John G. Pierpont.
Secretary of the Commonwealth.

I John Butler of Phipsburg Lincoln county State of Maine aged fifty seven years on oath do testify, that I have often heard My Father, Thomas Butler say, that he was an Officer in the Revolutionary War, and served as such one campaign to the Westward also one campaign at the Eastward, I have seen his commissions before he died, I have also seen them since he died, I am knowing to my Mother, Margaret Butler giving said commission to Noah Webber of Georgetown for him the said Webber to take to Judge Bal- ley of Wiscasset in order to get a pension for services of my Father in the War of the Revolution - Soon after my Mother gave said commission to said Webber, in the said Webber died very suddenly, and my Mother has not been able to find said commission since
John Butler
State of Maine Lincoln county ss Phipsburg March 2 d 1846
Personally appeared the above

John Butter and said Soloma both to the foregoing affidavit by him subscribed before me
James Lennan Justice of the peace

I Margaret Butler of Phipsburg County of Lincoln State of Maine aged fifty five years 28 th of November AD 1845 in both declan, that I am the widow of James Butler my Husband was the youngest son of Thomas Butler deceased - Noah Webber of Georgetown was my Father. I lived in the family with Thomas But- ler till he died which was about 27 years ago Margaret Butler widow of said Thomas Butler is now living I have often heard said Thomas Butler say that he was an Officer in the Revolutionary War. I have seen his commissions and am knowing to his widow Margaret Butler giving them to my Father Noah Webber to take to Judge Bailey of Piscataqua for him said Bailey to use as evidence in getting a pension for her. Soon after my Father took the papers he died very suddenly and they have not been found since. I have been to my Mother to try to find said papers, and have heard my Mother say that she was knowing to her husband being the said commissions home with him but since his death altho diligent search has been made they have not been found.
Margaret Butler
State of Maine
Lincoln ss.
Phipsburg March 10 th 1846
Personally appeared Margaret Butler and made oath to the foregoing affidavit by her subscribed before me James Leeman Justice of the peace

I George Butler of Phipsburg Lincoln County State of Maine aged sixty three years last July on oath say. that I have heard my Father, Thomas Butler say that he was an officer in the War of the Revolution I recollect of hearing my Father speak of a Capt Sullivan. I remember that a Capt Sullivan came to see my Father when a boy about 12 or 15 years old when he was there I have always understood that my Mother Margaret Butler gave my Father commissions to Act Webber for him to take to Lady Buxley to prove the services of my Father in the War of the Revolution have heard my Mother say that my Father's commissions have lost. I recollect my Father's uniform, especially his yellow Buckskin Breeches and uniform, three cornered hat, that he said he wore while on office in the Revolu- tionary War My Father died 1819 My Mother Margaret Butler is now living on the old home stead of my Father Thomas Butler with my Brother John Butler I left home soon after I was free I have lived within two miles of my Father's home stead My Brother James "Ned" Butler, Margaret Butler lives on a part of my Father's place George Butler
State of Maine
Lincoln ss.
Phipsburg March 10, 1846

Personally appeared George Butler and made solemn oath to the truth of the foregoing affidavit by him. Subscribed before me,
James Lennan Justice of the Peace
Pleasburg March 11, 1846
I hereby certify that I am personally acquainted with George Butler John Butler and Margaret Wilson of James Butler, and that they are persons of good standing in this town. Statements by them shall are entitled to full credit
James Lennan } Justice of } the Peace

for a statement of the military history of Thomas Butler a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (as his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau. Wid T. 24,692
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     May 2, 1775 8 mos. Lieut. Ebenezer Sullivan James Scammon Mass.   Oct. 1, 1777 3 mos 12 d. Ensign Benjamin Lement John Allen "                              
Battles engaged in, ✓ Residence of soldier at enlistment, not stated. Date of application for pension, Nov. 1, 1845.  Cl. allowed. Residence at date of application, Phipsbury, Lincoln Co. Me. Age at date of application, 80 yrs.
Remarks: Soldier married at Georgetown, Lincoln Co. Me. July 8, 1779, Margaret Rogers. He died at Phipsbury, Lincoln Co. Me. Feb. 18, 1818. Children: George aged 63 yrs in July, 1845. John aged 57 yrs in 1845, and James, the youngest son died prior to Nov. 27, 1845. Very respectfully,

Margaret Butler, mis of Thomas. Me -
Act 7- July - 1838 Ad? 8 mo th. $106.66 2 / 3 3 " 12a En. 34.00 $140.66 2 / 3
per ann from 4 Feb 1836, & after 2 yrs -
sent over to Dickins & Coombs Purvis

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, Boston :
Additional.
January 17. 1851.
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 Thomas Butler is borne on rolls of 8 mo. service in 1775, in Capt. Ebenezer Sullivan's Co. Col. James Scammon's Regt. as a Lieutenant of Berwick; enlisted May 2 d , on returns Aug. 1. & in Oct. The coat roll of this Co. is dated Dec r 20. 1775, and the roll is attested by Eben t . Sullivan, Capt. Thomas Butler, Lt. & Nathan Lord, Ensign. — and there was but one person named Thomas Butler in this Company. —————

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.
Amasa Walker
Secretary of the Commonwealth.

Re. 20 Jany 1851.
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Commonwealth of Massachusetts,
Secretary's Office, Boston;
January 17 1851.
Gentlemen,
Your letter of January 8. respecting the certificate of revolutionary service of Thomas Butler has been received and filed.
From an examination of the records in this office it appears that the certificate was issued Feb. 18, 1846 and as it is possible that it was not as explicit as the peculiar nature of the evidence of service in 1775 requires, a new certificate has been made and is enclosed. You will perceive that the name of Thomas Butler is on the Coat roll, not as having received a coat, but as Lt. of the Co. attesting the correctness of the list; - the coats being granted to Non-commissioned officers and privates only.
The "rolls of eight months service" in this office, consist of returns of the condition of the companies & other particulars made Aug. 1. and similar returns made about Oct. 1. & the rolls of receipts for coats which were granted by the Provincial Congress to the Non-commissioned officers and privates.
It has been the understanding in this office, Messrs. Dickinson & Coombs. [Signature]

(and one recognized by the Commissioner of Pensions,) that 8 mos. service would be credited to officers and soldiers whose names were borne on the August & October returns, where there was no evidence that they had left the service; - but that in all cases where their names were borne on the Coat roll, it of itself established the fact of such 8 mos. service, and the certificates of that service have been made accordingly, relying almost entirely upon the Coat roll.
Very Respectfully Your Obt. Servant Amenan Walker, Secretary of State

STATE OF MAINE.
CUMBERLAND, SS.
Probate Office,
PORTLAND,
March 12, A. D. 1851
I,
Freeman Bradford
Register of Probate,
In and for said COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND, certify that
Nathaniel C. Reed, is an
Acting Justice of the Peace,
within and for the County of, Lincoln as appears by the paper hereto annexed, that he is DULY QUALIFIED TO ACT as such; that the COMMISSION of the said Reed is dated October 16, A. D. 1848 and will expire October 16, A. D. 1855
and that the following SIGNATURES purporting to be his are genuine.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the Seal official of said Court, the day and year first above written.
Freeman Bradford
Register.

I Nancy Webber of Georgetown in the County of Lincoln aged eighty five years on oath depose and say, that I have been acquainted with the family of the late Thomas Butler for more than seventy years past. Thomas Butler married Margaret Rogers more than seventy years ago and they lived together as husband & wife until his death which took place in 1818 say thirty two or three years ago. They had a family of children several of whom with his widow now reside in Phipsbury adjoining this town. Thomas Butler was reputed to have been an officer in the Revolutionary War and I have heard him speak of his services as such. I know that the said Butler died about the time that the first pension act was passed, and I have heard my husband say that he would have been entitled to a pension under that act if he had been living. I know that Mrs Butler gave to my husband some papers relative to her husband's service, & his commissions, which my husband Noah Webber was to carry to Mr. Foss and some one else in order to see if there could not be obtained a pension for Mrs. Butler. My husband

since suddenly a short time after and I have never been able to find said paper
Nancy
her X Webber mark
State of Maine Lincoln p. March 7. 1851. Personally appeared the abovenamed Nancy Webber, whom I certify to be a person of truth and veracity, and made oath to the truth of the foregoing affidavit. by her subscribers.
Before me,
Nathl C. Root Just. Peace

I Moses Morrison of Phillipsburg in the County of Lincoln near State of Maine, on oath depose and say, that I am 94 years of age and have resided in this town for the last 73 years. I was well acquainted with Thomas Butler from my boyhood to the time of his death which took place according to my best recollection in 1819. The said Thomas Butler was reported by those who knew him to have been an officer in the Revolution- ary war and I have no doubt of the fact for I have heard people who served in the revolution say that he was an officer. The report in the neighborhood has been that the said Thomas Butler thought himself entitled to a pension under the act of 1818 but he died before he obtained a pension. I have also been acquainted with Margaret Butler his widow for more than 70 years past I knew her to have been the wife of the said Thomas Butler and continued to live with him till his death. Margaret Butler has been married more than seventy years judging from the age of her children whom I well know and have known from their birth,
Moses Morrison
(Certificate other side)

Lincoln p March 10. 1857 Then personally appeared the within named Moses Morrison who is a person of truth, and a credible and disinterested witness, and made oath that the above affidavit by him signed is true.
Before me
Nath. C. Reed Just Peace,

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Freeman Bradford.

Rec. 2 nd April 1851.
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Portland March 29 1851
Gentlemen
In calling to day at the Pension Agency in relation to the case of Margaret Butler I find that the clerk has made a mistake in the amount of the annual stipend due Mrs Butler under the act of 2 nd Feby 1848. It reads $104.66 2 / 3 instead of $140.66 2 / 3 as stated in the pension certificate. The other two are correct, that is under the 1838, 1843-4. As that mistake stops the payment please have the correction made and the Pension Agent directed to pay the pension of Margaret Butler under the Act of Feby 2 nd 1848, at the rate of $140.66 2 / 3 in conformity with the certificate.
I am Very Respectfully
Your Ob t : Serv t !
Freeman Bradford
Messrs Dickins & Coombs Washington D.C.

March 21 st 1857  PENSION OFFICE,  Sir: Be pleased to inscribe on your roll under the act below mentioned the following names, and pay the pensions as directed opposite the names.  Respectfully, J. S. Cross  To M c Woodbury Pension Agent Portland Me.
   NAMES. RANK. ACT. ANNUAL AMOUNT. COMMENCEMENT OF PENSIONS. CONTINUATION OF PENSIONS.     ✓ Margaret Bunker widow of Thomas Lieut & Ensign Correlation 1 st July 1838 $40.00 34 March 1836 5 years   ✓ J. S. Cross 8 th March 1835 17 th June 1835 $40.00 66 2/3 4 th March 1843 3 years   ✓ J. S. Cross 2 nd Feb y 1835 $40.00 66 2/3 4 th March 1838 until death  

Apr. 20/08, Ord. Hears. to Mrs. M. V. Kettle, 1735 1/2 St. City.
Sept. 11/08, History to Mrs. J. C. Farnham, J.W. Richmond, Me.
1908 Dec. 8, Hist. to Mary M. Hall, V.L.M.
1909 July 2 Hist. to Ida Davis Brooks, V.L.M.
Reg WIDOW, & C.
File No. 44692
Margaret Butler
Widow of
Thomas Butler
Ensign Rev. War
Act: Feb 2d
1/48
Index:--Vol. A , Page 107
[Arrangement of 1870.]

S. 961. M c Ann Margaret H utton widow of Thomas who was a Br Ensign in the Revolution
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 140 Dollars 66 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 21 st day of March 1837 and sent to
Dickins & Coombs Present
[Acts of March 3, 1843, & June 17, 1844.]
Recorded in Book A. Vol. 2. Page 1.

11.061
Maine
Margaret Butler
Widow of Thomas Butler who was a pensioner under the Act of 1818 and who died on the 18 th July 1835 of Amherst in the State of Maine who was a U.S. Engr in the Army commanded by Captain Sullivan of the commanded by in the Mass line for 8. Mo. B. 3 Mo. 12 days Ensign
Inscribed on the Roll of Portland at the rate of 140 Dollars 66 2/3 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 21 st day of March 1837 and sent to Sickens & Coombs Present
Total amount, $
[Act July 7, 1838.] Recorded by Wrightman Clerk, Book 1 Vol. 1 Page 23,

No 14.204
July 2/50
Margaret Butler widow of Thomas Butler
Copy Suppl D
act of 7 July 1838
Maene
No others papers in file. see v. 9
Dickins 2 books.

STATE OF MAINE.
CUMBERLAND, SS.
Probate Office,
PORTLAND,
Octo, 12th
A. D. 1850
I,
Freeman Bradford
REGISTER OF PROBATE.
In and for said COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND, certify that
Nathaniel C. Reed, is an
Acting Justice of the Peace,
within and for the County of annexed, that he is COMMISSION of the said A. D. 1848 and will expire
Lincoln
is
Reed
Octo, 16th,
as appears by the paper hereto
DULY QUALIFIED TO ACT as such; that the
is dated
Octo, 16th,
A. D. 1855
That James Gennan was an acting Justice of the Peace within and for the County of Lincoln aforesaid, at the date of the following attestations, that his Commission was dated March 23. 1843. and expired March 23. 1850
and that the following SIGNATURE purporting to be theirs are — genuine.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the

State of Maine
Lincoln Co. On the 11 th day of October in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty personally appeared Margaret Butler a resident of Phipsborg aged eighty five years who upon oath made the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the acts of Congress passed July 7, 1838 March 3, 1843 June 17 1844 and Feb. 2, 1848.
And this declarant states her husband Thomas Butler was an officer of the Revolution and was a Lieutenant as she believes. That in the early part of the war he performed one tour of service as she has heard him say in the vicinity of Boston under one Capt Sullivan. That this Capt. Sullivan visited her husband after the war, and she heard them talk over their Military services together. That in subsequent periods of the war her husband served under Capt Lemoine and was in the service to the eastward. She remembers he performed one tour of duty after her marriage and that he was stationed at Wiscasset. This declarant refers to her former declaration made before Judge Groton several years ago and pat.

her papers into the hands of Col. Leman of this town who is now dead. She does not know of any reason why said papers have been retained except that she has been informed from time to time until said Leman's death that he was in hopes to procure further testimony. She believes that she is justly entitled to a pension and herewith submits this and her original declaration, and proof to the Commissioner and claims a pension under existing laws from March 4, 1834.
Her Margaret + Butler mark
Then personally appeared Margaret Butler known to me to be the person she represents herself to be in the foregoing declaration and made oath that the same is true
Before me
Wath. C. Rice Justice of the Peace

I William G Emmons of Georgetown in the county of Lincoln of lawful age do testify that I am clerk of Georgetown and have in my custody & keeping all the records of said Town in one of the ancient records containing a list of Marriages I find the following to wit -
Thomas Butler and Margaret Rogers both of Georgetown Intended Marriage Georgetown June the fifth one thousand seven hundred and seventy nine
Certificate dated July the eighth one thousand seven hundred and seventy nine, Married by James M c Cobb Justice of the peace July the eighth one thousand seven hundred and seventy nine
William Butler Town Clerk
I further certify that the above is a true copy of the Marriage of Thomas Butler and Margaret Rogers with the exception of date which is written in fair legible figures. Thus " July 8 th 1779
Henry Simmons | Town Clerk
Given for October 25. 1845 Then appeared William G Emmons known to me as a man of truth and veracity and made oath to the above affidavit by him subscribed
Before me James Lennan Justice of the peace

State of Maine County of Lincoln ss. At a Probate Court held at Wiscasset in said County, on the 23 d day of February A. D. 1846 and continued to the 10 th day of March A. D. 1846. the same being a Court of Record
Be it known, that it has been satisfactorily proved in open Court by the testimony of credible witnesses that Thomas Battle late of Shipshburgh , in the County aforesaid, died in said town on or about the 18 th day of February in the year of our Lord Eighteen hundred & eighteen, and left Margaret Battle his widow, who is now living at said Shipshburgh .
In testimony whereof I have hereunto caused the seal of said Court to be affixed and subscribed my name this 10 th day of March A. D. 1846.
Arthur G. Gilson Judge of Probate Court.

Bowdoinham, Maine
Nov. 30, 1908.
Pension Department, Washington, D. C.
Sir: Will you please send me information in regard to Simon Davis - and Thomas Butler who fought in the Revolutionary War and whose widows Margaret Drummond Davis and Margaret Rogers Butler received pensions for same.
I am desirous of joining the order of D. A. R. and it would be greatly appreciated by me if I could receive information in regard to these men.
Yours respit.
Mary M. Hall.

REVOLUTIONARY SERVICE. See
O. W. & N. Div.
MEMORANDA. See
Please supply as much as possible of the data called for below.
Full name of soldier:
Thomas Butter -
Place of residence before service: (Town, county, and State, if possible.)
Berwick Me -
Place of residence after service: (Town, county, and State, if possible.)
Sanford Me
Date of death (as near as possible):
Christian name of widow:
Bridget Kurish -
Did either he or his widow receive a pension?
neither -
Remarks:
not the Phippsburg Butter (H. 2 4692 -
Your name and address:
Mrs. M. V. Nuttall 1735 7 th City (over)

Cal Scammon Reg't
Ebenezer Sullivan
Co. 8 mo.
may
may be consolidated with the Hubbell
Battle whose widow was Margaret.

Richmond, Maine,
Sept 2 nd /08
To the Pension Dept., Washington
Will you inform me in what battle of the Revolutionary war Simon Davis fought in? His widow, whose maiden name, was Margaret Drummond drew a pension about the year 1845. She was living in Maine at the time. Also tell me about Thomas Butler - what battles he was in in that war - His widow drew a pension - Her maiden name was Margaret Rogers and she also lived in Maine
I write you for this information as I desire to join the Daughters of the Revolution
Yours truly (Mrs) J. B. L. Farnham

W. 24692. O. W. & N. Div. F. S. M. E. C.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
WASHINGTON, D. C., April 26 , 1894.
Madam:-
Referring to your personal request for the Revolutionary history of Thomas Butler who is supposed to have entered the service from the town of Berwick, Maine, I have the honor to advise you that certain records on file in this Bureau show him to have served as a Lieutenant in Capt. Ebenezer Sullivan's company, Col. James Seamon's Massachusetts regiment, for eight months from May 5, 1775, also as an Ensign in Capt. Benjamin Lamont's company, Col. John Allen's regiment (raised for the defense of Machias), from October 1, to December 31, 1777. No further particulars of his services are known.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.
Mrs. M. V. Hottel, 1735 F. St., City.

W 24692
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5608 B. 24692
5622 B. 222918
Condonham Maine
Jan 16. 1909.
Pension Dept. Washington D. C.
Gentlemen
Will you inform me in what battle of the Revolutionary war Simon Davis fought? His widow Margaret (Drummond) Davis drew a pension. She was living in Maine at the time.
Also tell me of the military history of Thomas Butler. His widow drew a pension. Her maiden name was Margaret Rogers she also lived in Maine.
I write you for this information as I desire to join the Daughters of the Revolution.
Yours truly Mrs Ida Davis Brooks. Condonham Maine.