Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 23,642, Samuel Boyes, Mass.

SERVICE
Mass.
Boyes, Samuel Isabella
NUMBER
W 23642
CONTENTS

✓ 3648  Maine Isabella Boyce widow of Samuel Boyce deceased who died in the month of February 1876 in Washington in the State of Maine who was a Corporal in the Company commanded by Captain Blake of the Regt commanded in the State of Maine for 8 months
Inscribed on the Roll of Maine at the rate of 29 Dollars 33 Cents per annum, to commence on the 14th day of March, 1834.
Certificate of Pension issued the 8th day of Jan'y 1841 to Isabella Boyce Arrears to the 14th of Sept 1841 $307 96 Semi-annual allowance ending Mar 42 - 14.66 $ 322.62
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act July 4, 1836, Pension the }
Recorded by M c Adam Clerk, Book 6 Vol. 1st Page 2 
Letter to S. S. Linsell Esq Per Agt. 11. Nov 1846.

No 5502
Elizabeth Boyce Me
on vol 15 p 16 act 4 July 36
8 mo copy m 75. d 76 vol 15. p 16. 8 mo copy
adm 8 mo copy $29.33
no deductions
Hon. J. A. Lowell H. R.

I Isabella Boyes of Robbinston in the County of Washington and State of Maine now in my 87th year do testify and say that I was married to Mr. Samuel Boyes April 19th A.D. 1775 at a place called Prospect on the Penobscot River in this State and that my husband the said Samuel Boyes enlisted into the United States Service in A.D. 1775 in the neighborhood of Hampden on said Penobscot River I think in the month of June of that year, the officers that my husband was under were Captain Lane & Lieutenant Blake I do not know their christian names, the said Lane and Blake came to the Penobscot River in a sloop with provisions & set up a Rendezvous on the said River where they enlisted many others as well as my husband and after a while they went with the sloop to Cape Ann and carried the soldiers with them and my husband among the rest that my husband staid at Cape Ann awhile & then went to Cambridge where my husband was wounded by the British and he never got over his wounds and he died at Cambridge I think in February A.D. 1776, and that since my said husbands death I have always remained a widow to this day In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this sixth day of November in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred & forty one
Isabella Boyes
Robbinston ss. On this sixth day of November A.D. 1841 came Isa- bella Boyes the aforesaid deponent who being by me first carefully examined candid and sworn to testify the truth the whole truth & nothing but the truth gave the preceding depo- sition which was reduced to writing by me and by her subscribed in my presence Richard V. Hayden Justice of the Peace in the County of Washington, State of Maine

July 19 th 1775
This may certify that Mr Samuel Boyes & Miss Isabella Stuart have been married by W m Confort just since.
BOYES, SAMUEL

B. I James Crawford of Bastine of lawful age do testify and say, that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of W m Crawford whose name ap- pears to the certificate hereto annexed, having had frequent opportunities to see his writing, and I have not any doubt whatever that the said certificate is in his, said W m Crawford's hand writing, & signed by him - that said W m Crawford was my Grandfather, & I think died in the year 1776. - I do further testify & say that I have in my possession a number of books which belonged to him said W m Crawford, as I fully believe; and which formerly were previously the property of my late uncle James Crawford, son of said W m Crawford; in some of which there are marginal notes, in his hand writing, & also in which ap- pears his name; & on a careful comparison of said writing & signatures, with the annexed certi- ficate I have not the least doubt but that the said certificate was, written & signed by him the said W m Crawford - And further saith not.
James B Crawford Hancock Co. Bastine Feb y 19 th 1839. Then personally appeared James B. Crawford above named & made oath to the truth of the above affidavit by him sub- scribed. Before me W m Cobb J ur . Peace

I Silas H. Martin of lawful age do testify & say, that W m Crawford deceased whose name appears to the certificate annexed to James B. Crawford's affidavit was grandfather to my present wife, and I have therefore had frequent opportunities to see his hand writing, & have now in my possession undoubted specimens of the same; and have no doubt whatever that said certificate was written by him & contains his genuine signature - And further saith not Silas H Martin
Daughters. Contin Feb y 19. 1839. Then Silas H. Martin above named appeared and made oaths to the truth of the above affidavit by him signed - Before me Thos. Cobb J us . Peace

Jan'y. 18, 1905 - Hirt to Dr E. N. Dose - Calais Me
Rev
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 23642  ms
Isabella Boyes wid of Samuel Boyes corp. Rev. nar
Act July 4 th 1836.
Index: Vol A , Page 76
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Ho. Reps. Dec. 29. 1841.
Dear Sir:
I send herewith two letters recd from John Hume Esq of Calais, Maine, with certain papers intended to support the claim of Isabella Boyes, widow of Samuel Boyes, dec'd, to a pension. You will see what the evidence is, & the mode , in which the case is presented. If the facts are such, & the manner of presenting the case, such, as to entitle her to a pension, it would afford the pleasure to be instrumental in procuring one for her.
If you should be of the opinion that the facts would warrant a Pension; but that the mode pursued to obtain it, is improper, will you be so kind as to send me the rec-

Cessary Blanks or Forms, with such suggestions as you deem proper.
I do not recollect the contents of your letter, to which he refers, nor of my own in reply to his first letter, except from the Memor- andum on pencil marks on the back of the letter.
An early reply will oblige, Sir, with great respect,
Yours J. M. Lowee. 44
James L. Edwards Esq Commr of Pensions Washington, D. C.

John Hume
July 11. 1840.
Pension business at the War Dept.
Ans d Aug. 13/40.
Widow of Samuel Boyes.
Sent to Aug 41 136.
Rec d and from J. S. Lee Aug 16/41 - enclosed I wrote to Hume Aug 16/41 - letter of his ans d Aug 13/40 - placed on wrong giles list attention till I find time to see him - then enclosed to War D t Rec d and enclosed ans d

Joshua L. Sowell Esq. Representative in Congress
City of Washington D.C.
FRED Nichipos Maine

Calais July 11 1840 Hon Joshua L. Sowell Esqr
Dear Sirs
you would have the goodness to call at the war department before you leave washington city and see if you can find the name of Samuel Boyes on the master roll of the revolutionary war, the said Boyes died at Cambridge in the State of Massachusetts in the services of the united states as i have been informed and said Boyes widow is still living and has never been married again and is probably entitled to a pension, and Sir if you will make the necessary inquiry you will very much oblige me and shall be paid for your trouble and attention to your satisfaction.
Respectfully your obedient and very humble servant
John Burne

Nov 9 '46
PAID
XXX
J. G. [unclear] way J. G. Brown Esq. Commission of Pensions Washington D.C.

Calais Maine Nov 2 d 1846
Sir
The enclosed papers were forwarded to H. Jewett Esq. at Portland Me to be presented at the Pension Office to receive the pay for Isabella Boyes as therein stated -
They have been returned to me, saying it was necessary to forward the same to Your office as Commissioner of Pensions for special directions to pay over the amount. If found correct, will you give the necessary directions and return the papers to me that they may be again forwarded to Jewett agreeable to her attorning instructions.
(I remain)
Respectfully Yours
W. H. D. Smith
To J. G. Edwards Esq.
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington D.C.
Miss S. G. Lowell

I Elizabeth Stewart of Deer Island in the Province of New Brunswick now in my 82 nd year do testify & say that in the spring of the year A.D. 1775 Samuel Boice Enlisted as a soldier & I think as a sergeant in the United States service & one Lane was the Captain & one Blake was Lieutenant. I do not recollect their christian names The place where said Boice enlisted was Hampden on the Penobscot River & my husband William Stuart enlisted at the same time that said Boice did & under the same officers. Said Boice was at Cape Ann & after at Cambridge where he was wounded by the British & was disabled & died at Cambridge I think in 1776 I further testify that Isabella Boice wife of the said Samuel Boice now about 86 years old, now resides in Robbins-ton in the County of Washington & state of Maine, and that she never has had a second husband but is now a widow & in needy circumstances. In testimony hereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal this fourteenth day of September A.D. 1841
Elizabeth Stuart
Deer Island ss. on this fourteenth day of September A.D. 1841 came Elizabeth Stuart the aforesaid deponent who being by me first carefully examined cautioned & sworn to testify the truth the whole truth and nothing but the truth gave the preceding deposition. which was reduced to writing by me and by her subscribed in my presence
Richard V. Hayden, Justice of the Peace in the County of Washington, State of Maine

I Abel Brooks of Robbinston County of Washington & State of Maine, My age being seventy three years, do testify & say that I have been intimately acquainted with the within named Elizabeth Stuart & that for the space of fifty years and she has always sustained an excellent character for truth & veracity and her statements may be relied upon with as much certainty as those of any person
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal this twenty ninth day of October A.D. 1841
Abel Brooks
Robbinston ss. on this twenty ninth day of October A.D. 1841 came Abel Brooks the aforesaid deponent who being by me first carefully examined cautioned and sworn to testify the truth the whole truth and nothing but the truth, gave the preceding deposition, which was reduced to writing by me and by him subscribed in my presence
Richard V. Hayden Jus. of the Peace in the County of Washington State of Maine

EDWARD KENT, GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF MAINE.
TO ALL WHO SHALL SEE THESE PRESENTS,
GREETING.
Know Ye, That Richard V. Hayden of Robbinston , in the County of Washington , Esquire, was, on the twentieth day of February , A. D. 1840, appointed and commissioned, and on the twenty fourth day of April A. D. 1840, qualified as a Justice of the Peace and of the Inferior, within and for our said County of Washington , that he still continues to hold said office:
Edward Kent.
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 caused the Seal of the State to be hereunto affixed. GIVEN under my hand at AUGUSTA, this fifteenth day of December in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty- one and in the sixty- sixth year of the Independence of the United States of America.
BY THE GOVERNOR.
Sam l P. Bousve , Secretary of State.
7188 29-33

John Hume Decr. 18. 1841. in relation to the claim of Widow Isabella Boyes to a Pension from U. States.

Calais Decem r 18 1841
Dear Sir I received your letter dated August 15 th 26 th 1841 with Mr J L Edwards directions inclosed, & I have been enabled to get the testimony & certificates agree- ble to said directions & have inclosed them in this letter however I wish you would carefully examine them & the acts passed at the first session of the 24 th Congress of the United States for 1835 pension laws & refer to acts past June 7 1832 however as you & the pension department are better judges I must leave the legal points for you to determine As to the legality of the marriage, you will see a certificate with James B Crawford & S H Martins affid- avits, one of. Said certificate was given to Mrs Boyes by William Crawford Justice of the peace on the day of her marriage & I received it of her & I should think that the Department would be fully satisfied on that point. As to Elizabeth Stewart, Mel Brooks & Isabella Boyes affidavits I think they will be fully satisfied with them, but if they are not we can furnish abundance of testimony to prove that they are persons who have ever sustained an undoubted character for truth & veracity, nevertheless I shall leave the whole to your care & I wish you would attend to it as soon as you can make it convenient and please to inform me as the widow is very aged and destitute, and by so doing you will very much oblige your friend and Very humble Servant John Hurne

EDWARD KENT, GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF MAINE.
TO ALL WHO SHALL SEE THESE PRESENTS,
GREETING.
Know Ye, That Thomas Cobb of Castine, in the county of Wassachusetts, Esquire, was on the nineteenth day of February in the year of our Lord one thou- sand eight hundred and thirty nine, a Justice of the Peace and of the Quorum, within and for the said county of Wassachusetts, duly nominated and appointed, commissioned and qualified; and that to his Acts and Attestations, as such, full faith and credit are and ought to be given in and out of Court.
Edward Kent.
In Testimony Whereof, I have caused the Seal of the State to be hereunto affixed. GIVEN under my hand at AUGUSTA, the fifteenth day of December in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty one and in the sixty- sixth year of the Independence of the United States of America.
BY THE GOVERNOR.
Sam l H. Benson, Secretary of State.
H. 1.00

Dear Sir Jan 2 d 1905
The Commissioner of Pensions Sir
I wish to ascertain the service of Samuel Boyce - a soldier of the Revolution - in one of the Mass Regts. I have heard that he died at Castine Maine. His widow Isabella Boyce, was a pensioner, living for a long time at Robbinston. Washington Co. Maine. Then she died in July, 1847. aged 94 years. If the information can be given me by the Department, I shall be very grateful
Very respectfully
Edw. H. Vose M.D.