Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 12080, Thomas Barrows, Mass.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Mass.
Barrows, Thomas
S. 12080
Carded
CONTENTS

Rev to Pao age 20 Sep 1847.
To New York City from 4 th March 1847. - 28 Sep 1847, Notification to Rev Agents New York
1891 March 2 A. B. Johnson history Prot
74 Plymouth
New York 15. N.Y. City
Massachusetts
Thomas Barron of Plymouth in the State of Massa who was a Pirate in the Company commanded by Captain Gibbs of the Reef commanded by DeVries in the Massa line for 8/100
Mr
Inscribed on the Roll of Massa at the rate of 26 Dollars 67 Cents per annum, to commence on the 14th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 20 th day of July 1833 and sent to M. K. K.
Arrears to the 14th of Nov 1833 $ 13. 84 Semi-ant. allowance ending 4 Sept. 1833 13. 83
$ 11. 67 { Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by M. K. K. Clerk, Book 6 Vol. 2 Page 7

Births of the Children of Samuel Burrows by his Wife Desire
Thomas Born January 16 th 1760
I certify that the above is a true copy of the Town record of Wareham
Attest Ebenezer Cooker Town Clerk Wareham August 4 th 1832

State of New York
New York City & County ss: Thomas Barrows of the city of Brooklyn being duly sworn, says that he is a grandson of the Prisoner described in the annexed affidavit, and that he knows the person described in and who executed the said affidavit to be the identical person mentioned and described therein sworn and subscribed to before
me this 16 th day of September 1847 } and I certify that the deponent { Thomas Barrows. is a person of veracity. }
Henry Richardson Commissioner of deeds.

APPLICATION FOR A TRANSFER.
State of New-York, } City & County of New York } ss.
On this Sixteenth day of September 1847, before me, the subscriber, a Commissioner of Oaths in and for said County, personally appeared Thomas Barrows who, on his oath, declares that he is the same person who formerly belonged to the Company commanded by Captain Elijah Barrows in the Regiment commanded by Colonel whose name he cannot recollect in the service of the United States; that his name was placed on the pension roll of the state of Massachusetts from whence he has lately removed; that he now resides in the state (district, or territory) of New York where he intends to remain, and wishes his pension to be there payable in future; and that his reasons for removing to the state of New York are his desire to live with a son residing in the latter state .
Sworn and subscribed to, before } me, the day and year aforesaid. }
Henry Richardson  Thomas Barrows  Commissioner of Oaths.
NOTES.—The oath to be taken before a duly qualified magistrate, whose official character and signature must be authenticated by the certificate of the proper officer, setting forth that the person taking the testimony is a Justice of the Peace, Judge, or Notary Public , as the case may be, and that the signature purporting to be his is genuine.
The pensioner's oath must be supported by the evidence of another person as to identity. The person must swear that he well knows him to be the same person described in the above affidavit. The magistrate must certify that the deponent is a person of veracity. This oath must also have the authentication as above required.

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J. A. Lord Plymouth Map
2. of Plymouth Massachusetts
Massachusetts

BRIEF in the case of Thomas Barrows Co. of Plymouth in the State of Mass (Act 7th June, 1832.)
 1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? open court  2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?  3. How old is he? 72 
4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed.
   Period. Duration of Service. Rank. Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served.   Years, Months, Days.     Mass. Militia July In 1780. enlisted 3 Private Gen. Gage Col. Jacobs Capt. Daken Col. Nelson   1781. " 5 "  
 5. In what battles was he engaged? none  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Plymouth Mass  7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditional evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? traditional, documentary and two living witnesses  8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? 
I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
George F. Taylor
Examining Clerk.

Thomas Burrows Boulton Esq
21502
person and that their statement is entitled to credit. also signed the same, is a resident in the and that
who has signed the preceding certificate is a clerk the Court other certificate that it appears to them that
the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier and served as president master and after having the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that
and the said Court do hereby declare their opinion after the investigation of the
Sworn to and subscribed, the day and year aforesaid.
the resolution and we concur in that opinion.
reputed and believed in the unimpeached sense he resides to have been a soldier of
declaration: that we believe him to be
attained with
residing in the
town of
and
who has subscribed and sworn to the above
terms of age; that he is
junior, entitled, that we are well ac-
a citizen of the town of
21502 Thomas Burrows

REVOLUTIONARY PENSIONERS.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
COUNTY OF PLYMOUTH, ss.
ON this fourth day of August 1832, personally appeared in open Court, before Sheldon Dames the Court of Probate
now sitting at Rochester within and for said County of Plymouth, Thomas Beman a resident of Dorchester in said County of Plymouth, and Common- wealth of Massachusetts, aged Twenty two 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, 1832. He hereby relinquish- es 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, that he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers, and served as herein stated.
In the month of July, in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty, I enlisted into the Militia of the State of Massachusetts, I then resided in the Town of Weymouth in the Town of Weymouth County of Plymouth & State aforesaid, the company was commanded by John Gibbs of Weymouth, Tisdale his instead of Dorchester, was first Lieutenant, I mustered after entering I marched to Rhode Island, crossed the ferry in boats, and encamped on Butts Hill on Rhode Island, and served in the Revolutionary service at this time in said company, belonging to Col. Jacob's Regiment, the full term of three months, and was then discharged but have since lost my discharge - during some part of the time above named, I was em- ployed on fatigue, in repairing the fort, In the year seventeen hundred and eighty one, in the month of July I enlisted into the Militia of the State of Massachusetts in the Revolutionary service for five months I then resided in the Town of Weymouth County & State aforesaid

The company in which I served was commanded by Elijah Prentiss Benjamin Henson first Lieut Nathl Packard 2 d Lieutenant John Nelson 6 th of the Regiment. There were two men called for from the Town of Wareham, myself and Judah Briggs enlisted in the service (Briggs is not living) we marched for Rhode Island immediately after enlisting, and went to Rhode Island, and encamped on Butts hill. I served at this time in the Revolutionary army five months, and was honorably dis- charged, and left the service about the last of December or first of January.
I resided in said Town of Wareham about ten years after performing the above service, I then removed to Dartmouth in said State where I lived about Nine years, I then removed to Acushnet where I have resided ever since, about thirty seven years.
My age is recorded on the Town Books of Wareham and I have the Town Clerks certificate of said Record. The officers comm- anding the companies in which I did the above service - I believe are not, any of them living.
Thomas Barrows
Sworn to & subscribed the day & year aforesaid
Attest Jacob H. Lord Register
Wilber Wood Judge of Probate for the County of Plymouth

We, Samuel L. Barstow a clergyman, residing in the town of of Rochester and Gideon Barstow residing in the town of Rochester hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with Thomas Barrows who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be seventy two years of age; that he is reputed and believed, in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the revolution, and we concur in that opinion.
Samuel L. Barstow Gideon Barstow
Sworn to, and subscribed, the day and year aforesaid. Joseph Meigs Esq. Justice of the Peace for said County I certify that Joseph Meigs Esq. is a Justice of the Peace for said County & that the above is his signature Attest Jacob H. Loud Reg.
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the abovenamed applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states. And the Court further certifies, that it appears to them that Samuel L. Barstow who has signed the preceding certificate, is a clergyman, resident in the town of Rochester and that Gideon Barstow Esq. who has also signed the same, is a resident in the same town and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
Attest J. H. Loud  Wilkes Wood Judge of Probate Register
I, Jacob H. Loud Register of the Court of Probate do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Thomas Barrows for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of my office, this fourth day of August in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty two
Jacob H. Loud

14, 1906 - List to Mrs. W. J. Norton - M.R.
Rev. man
12.080
mul.
INVALID.
File No. 12,080
Thomas Barrrows
Phil. Pa. war.
Act: June 5th 1832.
Index: — Vol. A , Page 82
[Arrangement of 1870.]

512 S. Arch St - Trenton Ohio.
✓ Data taken from card
To the Commissioner of Pensions. Thomas Borrow of Frankton, on June 20 th 1880 - enlisted for three months service in the Reavy Div.
He served under Capt. Little, and with 10 other men, was sent for service into the State of R.I. He was paid 100 paper + 40 silver dollars per month. He rec'd a pension. Will you kindly send me a copy of his pension Certificate. His name with that of his father, Samuel Borrow, is on the bronze tablet of the Soldier's Monument in Frankton.
Sincerely Yours
Fred W. D. Norton
March 3 rd 1906
He died in Wallapoisett Mass. in 1848.

I Silas Bipe of Wareham in the County of Plymouth & Commonwealth of Massachusetts, of lawful age to give evidence, do testify and say, that some time in the year seventeen hundred and eighty I think in the month of July I enlisted into a company commanded by John Gibbs, the first Lieutenant was Tisdale Winslow, and marched to Rhode Island and quartered on Butts Hill on the Island of Rhode Island I served in the revolutionary service at this time in said company in Colo. Jacob's Reg- iment for the full term of three months and was then discharged. I was and ever have been acquainted with Thomas Barrows now living in Rochester in said County. at this length of time I cannot swear positively but according to the best of my recollection, I think and believe that he the said Barrows served in the same company with me at said time place for the full term of three months
Silas his Bipe mark
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Plymouth ss August 4 th , 1832 Then the above named Silas Bipe personally appeared and made solemn oath to the truth of the foregoing deposition by him subscribed by making his mark
Before me Seth Miller Jr. Justice of the peace I certify that the above named Silas Bipe is a credible witness & a man of veracity Seth Miller Jr. Justice of the peace

I William Nye of Brockton in the County of Plymouth and Commonwealth of Massachusetts of lawful age to give evidence do testify and say.
That some time in the month of July or August in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty I enlisted into a company commanded by John Gibbs. The first Lieutenant was Tisdal. I marched on Wincob, and marched to Rhode Island, and quartered on Butts Hill on the Island of Rhode Island. That I marched to Rhode Island with Thomas Barrows and Silas Bippy that we all belonged to one company, and that we were all in the revolutionary service, and served three months each - and according to the best of my recollection the Regiment was commanded by Col. Jacobs - and your deponent further saith that in the year seventeen hundred and eighty one he resided in the Town of Wareham, in the County and State aforesaid, that there were two men called for in the Town of Wareham for the Revolutionary service for five months that Thomas Barrows, and Judah Bugg, enlisted - that I was knowing to their marching for Rhode Island and to their returning, and I presume they performed five months service I have been acquainted with Thomas Barrows since he was a boy and believe him to be a man of integrity William Nye
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Plymouth S. Decr. 5th 1832. Then the above named William Nye personally appeared and made solemn oath to the truth of the foregoing deposition by him subscribed. Deponent - Elijah Webb Justice of the Peace

I hereby certify that the within named William Nye is a man of veracity - whose testimony may be relied on Elijah Willis & Justice of the Peace
Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Plymouth ss. I Jacob Howland Register of the Court of Probate for said County do hereby certify that Seth Miller Esq. & Elijah Willis Esq. are Justices of the Peace in & for said County & that I believe their names subscribed to this & the annexed certificates are true & gen- uine signatures.
In testimony whereof I have here unto set my hand & seal of Office this fifth day of January A.D. 1833 Jacob Howland

I Polly F. Baker of Duxbury in the County of Plymouth of lawful age to give evidence, on oath do testify & say that Elijah Baker late of Duxbury aforesaid deceased who was a Cap- tain in the Massachusetts line in the Army of the Revolution was my father, and that about seven weeks ago a gentleman who called his name Barrows called at the residence of the family stating that Thomas Barrows was a Soldier in a Company in which my father was an Officer & requested me to look among my late fathers papers & see if I could not find some military papers which might be of service to him. I accordingly searched among the old family papers & found several papers some of which are hereto annexed which I delivered with this deposition & which I found among the papers of my late father. —
Polly F. Baker
Plymouth ss. January 5. 1833 Then the above named Polly F. Baker personally appeared & made oath before me to the truth of the fore- going Deposition by her subscribed, and I certify that she is a person of good reputation for truth & veracity
Jacob H. Lord Justice of the Peace

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Plymouth Y. I John G. Thomas Clerk of the Judicial Courts for said County do hereby certify that Jacob H. Lord Esq. is a Justice of Peace in for said County & that I believe the within signature purporting to be his is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto Set my hand & seal of Office this fifth day of January A.D. 1833.
J. G. Thomas

Sept 20 '47
Inverness
J. L. Edwards
Coon of Pines
Washington

Pension Agency New York Sept. 17. 1847
Dear Sir
The application herewith enclosed of Thomas Barrons late of Massachusetts a Revolutionary Pensioner under the act of 7 th June 1832 at the rate of $26.67 is for a transfer from the Roll of the Pension Agency in Boston to that of New York City.
I believe the papers are correct, but I have omitted the Clerk's certificate to my Official as I have sent the same on other papers of this date to your office. Any notice of this transfer you will please address to the Pensioner to the care of the Pension Agent at this City. He says he has been paid to the 4 th March 1847.
With great respect Yours & the first Henry Richardson
J. S. C. (Amend) Comr of Pensions

Merchants Bank
Boston
Sir,
24 Sept 1847
In reply to your letter of 30 th inst. I have to state that Thomas Barrows a Pensioner on the Roll of the Massachusetts Agency under the Act of 7 June 1832 at $26.67 100 per annum was paid on 15 March last up to the 4 March 1847. The directions in your letter will be complied with.
Very Respectfully
Your obed t serv t
Franklin Hase Pension Agent.
J. L. Edwards Esq re Comm r of Pensions,

BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims, of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of Thomas Darrow which require further proof or explanation.
I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides? yy II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides? yy III. If the applicant did not make the declaration in the county where he resides, is there any reason assigned for his not doing so? yy IV. Has the declarant mentioned the period or periods of the war when he served? yy V. * Has he mentioned with precision the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled? yy VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations? yy VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832? yy VIII. Has the Court given their opinion? yy IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate? yy X. Is the Clerk's seal affixed? And if so, has it a device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal? yy

XI. Has the applicant obtained the evidence of a clergyman and another respectable citizen as to their belief respecting his age and the general belief in his neighborhood relative to his revolutionary service? yy
XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it?
XIII. If the applicant has no documentary evidence, and has not obtained the testimony of at least one living witness, has he stated in his declaration that such proof cannot be had?
XIV. † If the applicant's name is not found on the rolls of military service, has he produced a witness or witnesses as to his service?
If he has produced direct proof as to service, has the magistrate who administered the oath, certified to the credibility of the witness or witnesses? yy
Has the proper officer certified to the official character and signature of the magistrate as the regulations direct? yy
XV. Does it appear from any of the papers that the witness was in such a situation, or of such an age, as to have a personal knowledge of the applicant's service? yy
XVI. ‡ Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct? yy
XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And, if not, which of them is not so answered? yy
EXPLANATORY NOTES.
* QUERE V. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words:
"Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service, but according to the best of his recollection he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades; For _____ year _____ months, and _____ days, I served as a _____ For _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____; and for such service I claim a pension."

Thomas Barrow
1832 37 1795
Aug 1832 of Rochester Plymouth Co Mass aged 72 yrs His birth on record at Wareham
Son of Samuel + Desire Barrow was born in Wareham
Jany 16 1760 - In 1847 he removed to D'ry to live with a son
A witness to his identity was Thomas Barrow a grandson living in
Brooklyn NY
In July 1780 enlisted for 3 mos at Wareham Mass under Capt John Gibbs + Col Jacobs Marched to troops in Ferry Boat to Island of Rhode encamped on Bull Hill part of the army employed in repairing the Fort In July 1781 for 5 mos under Col d Elajah Baker Col John Nelson + went to Bull Hill about 1782 he moved to Dartmouth about 1795 he settled in Rochester resided over 37 years to Aug 1832 when applied for pension