Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S, 44,606, William Baxter, Mass.

SERVICE
Mass.
Baxter, William
NUMBER
S. 44.606
CONTENTS

4435
Massachusetts 4 New York
William Baxter Capt Benson Private
Massachusetts line 9mo in the army of the United States during the Revolutionary War
Inscribed on the Roll of Massachusetts at the rate of eight Dollars per month, to commence on the 27 th of April 1818
Certificate of Pension issued the 1 st of Nov. 1818 and sent to John Hooker Esqr Chief Justice. Stockbridge, Berkshire Co.
  Arrears to 4th of Sept. 1818. 4 mo 30 da  31.13    Semi-annual all'ce ending 1 st March 1818  48.00     $ 82 13  
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
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Lenox, Berkshire Co.

Wm Baxter
Wm Baxter -
Patent Office Dept Commerce except the Judge's Certificate
BAXTER, WM. (MASS.)
I John Hooker within named do hereby certify that from credible evidence from what we have satisfied that the above named Wm Baxter is in reduced circum- stances in life of which in need of assistance from the bureau for support - Oct 28 1810 John Hooker

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Berkshire ss.
On this 27 th day of April A.D. 1878.
Before me the subscriber one of the Judges of the Circuit Court of Common Pleas within & for the County of Berkshire in Western Circuit. Personally appears William Baxter aged fifty seven years, resident in the town of Lenox in said County of Berkshire, who being first duly sworn, appears to law, doth, on his oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the provision made by the late act of Congress entitled "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land & naval service of the United States in the revolutionary War." That the said William Baxter enlisted in the town of Hadley in the County of Hampshire & Commonwealth of Massachusetts in the Company commanded by Capt. Joshua Parsons of the 5th Mass. Regt. commanded by Col. Rufus Putnam for the term of nine months. That he was discharged from said service on the seventh day of March 1777 in that or about the first of June 1777. He enlisted again in the same Company & same Regiment for the term of six months & was discharged

New Paltz in the State of New York on the fifteenth day of Dec r 1780, that he continued in the service of the United States during the full term of both aforesaid enlistments that during the time of his service he was at West Point & White Plains in the State of New York & at Danbury & Woodbury in the State of Connecticut, that he was not in any important battle during said term - And that he is in reduced circumstances & stands in need of the assistance of his Country for support; and that he has no other evidence now in his power of his said services - except what results from the papers hereto annexed which I recd at the date - William Baxter
Sworn to & declared before me, the day and year aforesaid, John Hooker
I John Hooker one of the Judges of the Circuit Court of Common Pleas within & for the County of Berkshire in the Western Circuit in the Commonwealth aforesaid, do certify that it appears to my satisfaction, that the said William Baxter did serve in the revolutionary war as stated in the preceding declaration against the common enemy, and I now transmit the

the proceedings & testimony taken and had before me, to the Secretary for the Department of War pursuant to the directions of the aforementioned act of Congress. —
John Hooker
I hereby certify that the J. John Hooker is the true copy of the original — that the above is his signature — In witness whereof I have affixed the seal of the Court & set my hand the day & year above.
J. W. [unclear] JR

Williams Baxter -
4436 Nov r 18
Mar 18/17
WILLIAM BAXTER
CLERK OF THE COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF BERKSHIRE.

District of Massachusetts, ss :
ON this 29 th day of June 1820 ; Personally appeared in open Court before the Circuit Court of Common Pleas, begun and holden at Lenox, within and for the County of Berkshire, in the Western Circuit, on the 4th Monday of June 1820, the same Court, being a Court of record for said Circuit ; proceeding according to the course of the common Law, with a jurisdiction, unlimited in point of amount, keeping a record of its proceedings, and having the power of fine and imprisonment, William Baxter - aged Sixty - years, resident in Lenox - in the County of Berkshire aforesaid, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on his oath declare, that he served in the Revolutionary war as follows ; that he enlisted in the company commanded by Captain Joshua Benson in the regiment commanded by Colonel Rufus Putnam in the line of the State of Massachusetts - on the Continental establishment. That his original declaration is dated the 27 th day of April 1818 - and that his pension certificate is numbered 4,435. -
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 - schedule of property, necessary clothing and bedding excepted - to wit : One Old Cow - one small swine - one old chest - one old table - four kitchen chairs - one wooden pail - one small tin pail - three broken iron kettles - one pot - one spider - one skillet - one tea kettle - five smith pangs - kitchen cups & saucers - one tea pot - six e. m. plates - two pewter plates - two hunter plates - four old barrels - four tin milk pans - three small tin pans - two pair fire dogs - two pair old shovel & tongs - one old broken bake kettle - one small old looking glass - one old wash tub - one old axe & one hoe -
That I am by occupation a Cordwainer - that I am lame & wholly unable to do a considerable part of my time - that the number of my family residing with me is Seven that their names and ages are as follow : Abigail Baxter my wife - aged fifty nine years, who is quite infirm & has been for a number of years past. Almira Baxter aged nineteen years - Emelia Baxter aged twelve years - my Daughters - Edward Baxter aged Seventeen years, William B. Baxter aged fourteen years, my sons - and William C. Baxter & John L. Baxter my grand sons both aged eight years - Sworn to, and declared on the 29 th day of June 1820, before The said Court Parker L. Hall Clerk
I Parker L. Hall Clerk of the Circuit Court of Common Pleas within and for the County of Berkshire 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 exhibited in the aforesaid schedule is forty dollars and ninety one cents.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said Court on this ninth day of August 1820.
Parker L. Hall
CLERK OF THE COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF BERKSHIRE.

Ans
In reply to your request of _____, received for a statement of the military history of William Baxter a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pen- sion on file in this Bureau. b. file # 44606
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Hadley, Mass. June 2 78 March 7. 79 Joshua Benson Reuben Putnam 5 Mass.   June 1. 80 Dec 15. 1780 " "                                            
Battles engaged in, no important battles. Residence of soldier at enlistment, Enlisted at Hadley, Mass. Date of application for pension, Apr 27. 1818. His claim was allowed. Residence at date of application, Lenox - Mass. 1824 New York state. Age at date of application, fifty-seven years.
on 1820 he referred to his Remarks: his wife Abigail 59 - daughters Almira 19 & Emelia 12 - sons Edward 17 William B. 14 - grandchildren William C. John & Baxter but 8 yrs - Sole did not mention his father.

Wat Point Dec 15 th 1780
This certifies that Will m Baxter a six months Levy Discharged from the 3 rd Mass s Reg t has been victualled Including the Seventeenth Instant and no longer Young Comm d   Miss Carlton Dr Jos ph Burnham Ad
BAXTER, WM. (MASS.)

Spent Three Days Motions
Dec 17 J. Martin
Dec 20 Served with three days Notice for Messrs. Hunt & Co J. Williams
18 3/4 15 3/4 12 3/4 10 3/4 8 3/4 6 3/4 4 3/4 2 3/4 1 3/4 1/2

Earlands Farms March 7. 1779
This may certify that William Baxter of Capt Brisons Company Colo Putnam's Regiment has turned in his arms accoutrements and ammunition Henry Bragg Serjt
Pittsfield Mass. at 1781 5 May 1st
Henry Bragg Serjt
BAXTER, WILLIAM (MASS.)

649 325 354 349 10 980 351 320 251 16 50 33 75 1604 2387 2199 2840 1422 60 314 93 33 21
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
William Routon 2 0 1 8 4 5 9 5 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 2 5 7 2 5 7 2 5 7 2 5 7 2 5 7 2 5 7

44 606
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Rev
Feb. 4/93 Dist. Hist., Barker, Faribault, M. 1907 Oct. 17 - History to Wm L. Palmer, c 1912 Sept. 5. Harry M. Barker, c
File No. 44 606
William Barker
Rev. Rev. Wm
Act: 18" March 1818
Index: — Vol. 3 , Page 25
[Arrangement of 1870.]

FREE
Hon. J. C. Calhoun Sec. of War Washington
Mr. Calhoun

Onondaga Falls N.Y. Jan 17. 1825
Dr Sir Enclosed is Mr Banters oath certified &c - you will therefore make the transfer according to our request -
Respectfully Yours &c Levi S. Fally
Hon J. C. Calhoun

APPLICATION FOR A TRANSFER.
County of Onondaga ss.
On this twentysixth day of December 1824, before me, the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace for the said county of Onondaga personally appeared William Baxter who, on his oath, declares that he is the same person who formerly belonged to the company commanded by Captain Joshua Benson in the regiment commanded by Colonel Rufus Putnam 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.
William Baxter
Sworn and subscribed to, before } me, the day and year aforesaid. }
Wingsbury E Sanford. Justice of the Peace.
WAR DEPARTMENT, Pension Office, August 13, 1818. The oath to be taken before a duly qualified magistrate, whose official character and signature must be properly authenticated, by the certificate of the proper Officer, under his seal of Office.

Charg 25 Cents
State of New York Duties County ss
I Hiram Hubbell, Clerk of the County of Oswego, do hereby certify that Kingsbury E. Sanford, Esq. before whom the annexed affidavit was sworn to & subscribed, was on the day of the date thereof a Justice of the Peace in and for said county, appointed and qualified as such according to law— And further that I am acquainted with the hand writing of the said Justice and verily believe the signature "Kingsbury E. Sanford" subscribed to the annexed certificate is the proper hand writing of the said Justice.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed the Seal of said County, and subscribed my name this thirtieth day of December Eighteen hundred and twenty four.
Hiram Hubbell, Clerk

6 G. R. Em, m. B.

O. W. & N. Division.
F. S.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
W. R.C.
Bureau of Pensions,
Washington, D. C., February 4, 1895.
Sir:-
In reply to your request for a statement of the military history of --- William Baxter --- a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau.
DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE. CAPTAIN. COLONEL. June 1778 9 mos. Pvt. Joshua Benson Rufus Putnam Mass. June 1780 6 mos. Pvt. Joshua Benson Rufus Putnam Mass.
Battles engaged in,
None.
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Enlisted at Hadley, Mass.
Date of application for pension, April 27, 1811.
Residence at date of application, Lenox, Mass.
Age at date of application, 57 years.
Remarks:
Very respectfully,
George R. Baxter, Esq.,
Faribault,
Commissioner.
Minn.

S. 44606 PENSION D U. AUG 26 1912 S. OFFICE

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Aug 10/12
Pension Office Washington, D.C. Gentlemen:-
Will you kindly advise me if it is possible for me to secure a copy of Certificate No. 4435. being the application for a Revolutionary Pension by William Bocter, under date of April 27, 1818. who was my successor of mine.
Very truly yours
Henry M. Bocter
S. 44606 Mass

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2. 44606

The Chase-Chace Family Association
Incorporated at Hartford, Conn. July 6, 1899
PRESIDENT
John C. Chase, Derry, N. H.
SECRETARY-TREASURER
Omar P. Chase, Andover, Mass.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
James F. Chase, Boston, Mass. Andrew J. Chase, Melrose, Mass. Alfred Bunker, Roxbury, Mass. Herbert F. Chase, Andover, Mass. Isaac Chase, Cambridge, Mass. Harry G. Chase, Tufts College, Mass. Henry M. Chase, M. D., Boston, Mass. Larkin E. Bennett, Wakefield, Mass. Daniel E. Chase, Somerville, Mass. William Lincoln Palmer, Cambridge, Mass. and the president and secretary ex-officio.
HISTORIANS
Mrs. M. L. C. Smith, Hartford, Ct. William Lincoln Palmer, Cambridge, Mass. John C. Chase, Derry, N. H.
VICE-PRESIDENTS
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WILLIAM LINCOLN PALMER 103 HAMMOND STREET, CAMBRIDGE, MASS.
Oct. 2/07
Dear Sir:
Will you kindly inform me if the father of William Baxter, pensioner under Certificate #4435 dated Lenox Mass. Apr. 27-1818 is given in his application for Revolutionary pension under that date. I am trying to find his parents.
Yours truly W m L. Palmer
Can you send me a copy of his application?

Top Office
February 7, 1895.
Handwritten notes: J.W. Feb 9 1895 J.W.
I wrote you some weeks ago requesting certified copy of pension certificate No. 4425 of William Baxter, a soldier in the Revolutionary War in Captain Joshua Henson's Company of the Fifth Massachusetts Regiment commanded by Col. Rufus Putnam - and have no answer. Will you please comply. I enclose check for your fees, amount in blank, I suppose it will not exceed $5.00.
Respectfully,
Hon. Commissioner of Pensions.
Washington, D. C.
Handwritten note: Pension Office Feb 11 1895

Law Office of Geo. N. Baxter.
Comm-
N
Faribault, Minn., February 7, 1895.
Sir:-
I wrote you some weeks ago requesting certified copy of pension certificate No.4435 of William Baxter, a soldier in the Revolutionary War in Captain Joshua Benson's Company of the Fifth Massachusetts regiment commanded by Col. Rufus Putnam- and have no answer. Will you please comply.
I enclose check for your fees, amount in blank, I suppose it be less than will not exceed $2.00.
Respectfully,
Hon. Commissioner of Pensions. Washington, D. C.
Geo. N. Baxter
Check returned to mrs. Geo. N. Baxter Feb 11 th 95 J.C.R. Ch. Maudley

208-347-456
THE PENSION OFFICE JAN 15 1895 U S OFFICE
Ques 50 50444 04 800 04466

Law Office of Geo. N. Baxter.
Faribault, Minn., January 12, 1895.
Hon. Commissioner of Pensions.
Washington, D. C.
Sir:-
I wish to procure a certified copy of the pension certificate of my grandfather, William Baxter, revolutionary pension No. 4435 (?).
He was, in his lifetime, a private in Capt. Joshua Benson's company of the Fifth Massachusetts Regiment, commanded by Col. Rufus Putnam.
For the same I will remit your fee as soon as you let me know the amount.
Respectfully,
Geo N. Baxter