Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 23,662, Charles Branscom, Mass.

SERVICE
Mass.
NUMBER
N 23,662
Branscom, Charles or Branscum, or Branscomb, Rebecca
CONTENTS

9,158
Maine
Charles Brannan 4
of Maine in the state of Maine who was a private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Francis of the Maine line, for the term of three years
Inscribed on the Roll of Dist. of Maine at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 15 th of April, 1818
Certificate of Pension issued the 10 th of Sept. 1819 and sent to W. Hinckley Esq. Hampden, Maine
Arrears to 4th of Feb. 1819. cont. 13 3/4 mo. 81.49 Semi-ann. all'ce ending 4th Sept 1819 48.00 $132:49
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }

1394
Rebecca Branscomb widow of Charles Branscomb, late Mass who was a pensioner under the Act of 1818 and who died on the 18 th Sept r 1825 of Wawarsing in the State of New York who was a private in the company commanded by Captain Harvey of the 1 st Reg t - commanded by Col. Francis in the 1 st Reg t time for 2 years.
Enscribed on the Roll of the rate of 10 Dollars Cents per annum. to commence on the 4 th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 18 th day of Oct r 1839, I sent and Mrs. Williams Castine Maine.
Arrears to the 4 th of Sept r 1839 $280.00 Semi-annual allowance ending 4 Mar ch 40.00
$320.00 { Act July 7, } 1838. }
Recorded by L.M. Condy Clerk, Book 1. Vol. 1. Page 3.

Charles Branscum Private Col Francis Regiment 1777-3 years

I Charles Branscom of Mount Desert in the County of Hancock, aged seventy do hereby testify & say, that on or about the first of January 1777. I enlisted into the Revolutionary war in Capt. Mawry Company, Col Eben Francis Regt. & Genl. Pattersons Brigade, for three years; I joined my Regt. at Trenton: We marched to a place called Hightstown; Where we had an engagement with the Enemy, & Col Francis was killed in the engagement. I was at the Capture of Burgoyne: We went into winter quarters at Valley Forge in Pennsylvania: At the time of the Battle of Monmouth, I was sick in the Hospital at Valley Forge: We marched to West Point, where I continued till the expiration of my said term of three years: I then Recd. an honorable discharge, which I have since lost: I then enlisted again for three years, in Capt. Simmons Company & Col. Reeds Regt. & Genl. Poons Brigade: I joined my Regt. at the White Plains: I served my said term of three years, & was regularly discharged at Fort Point, I have lost this discharge also. I am now under reduced circumstances & need the assistance of my Country for support.
Witness M. Kinley
Charles his Branscom mark

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
PENOBSLOT, ss.
ON the 18 th day of May A. D. 1818, before me the subscriber, one of the Judges of the Third Eastern Circuit, of the Court of Common Pleas, in said Commonwealth, including the Counties of Hancock, Washington and Penobscot : Personally appeared Charles Branscom who, being by me first duly sworn according to law, on his oath made the statement and declaration by him subscribed, and hereto annexed, 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 and naval service of the United States, in the revolutionary war."
And thereupon, I the said Judge do certify that I am satisfied the said Charles did serve in the revolutionary war, as stated in his said declaration, against the common enemy, and that he has made it appear to me, that he is in reduced circumstances, and stands in need of the assistance of his country for support.
Which proceedings and the testimony annexed, being all he has been able to produce, I now transmit to the Secretary, for the department of War, pursuant to the directions of the aforementioned act of Congress.
IN testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my name and caused the seal of said Court to be hereto affixed M. Knowles Esquire, Judge of the Court as aforesaid.

Charles Branscum
W o 9.159

STATE OF MAINE.
Hanover ss.....At a Circuit Court of Common Pleas for the third Eastern Circuit, begun and holden at Eastport within and for the County of Hancock on the second Tuesday of July being the eleventh day of said Month and by adjournment from day to day, on the fourteenth day of July in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty, before the Honorable William Crosby & James Campbell Judges of said Court.
ON this fourteenth day of July in the year 1820, personally appeared in open Court
the same proceeding according to the course of the common law, having jurisdiction unlimited in amount, keeping a record of their proceedings, and having "the power of fine and imprisonment," and being a Court of Record for said Circuit, Charles Branscum aged seventy one years, resident in Mount Desert in 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. as a Private in the company commanded by Capt. Mavoy & Livermore in the Regiment commanded by Colonel Francis & Tappan in the line of the State of Massachusetts on the Continental Establishment, as is more particularly mentioned and described in his original declaration, made on the eighteenth day of April A. D. 1818, and on which said declaration his Certificate of Pension, numbered 9.159 was granted. 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; that my occupation and ability to pursue the same, together with the number and other particulars of my family, are in fact and in truth as is particularly described on the back hereof, also subscribed by me.
Charles X Branscum mark
Sworn to and declared, on the 14th day of July A. D. 1820.
BEFORE
William Crosby & James Campbell Esquires attest Nelson Shaw Clerk
One of the Judges of the said Court.

SCHEDULE of the real and personal estate, (necessary clothing and bedding excepted) belonging to me the subscriber, viz :
I have unexpended of my Pension Money the sum of twelve dollars and I have no other property Real or Personal except the Clothing I wear and an old watch
Previous to my receiving a Pension I was supported at the expense of the Town of Mount Desert -
Being unable to labour I have no annual income except my Pension as aforesaid
his Charles x Branscum mark
SCHEDULE of the family residing with me Charles Branscum who, by occupation am a Labourer which I am un able to pursue by reason of Debility and various infirmities incident to old age.
NAMES. AGES. Capacity of each to contribute to their support. I have no Family but live with my son Charles Branscum Junior his Charles x Branscum mark
State of Maine
Hancock ss
I, MASON SHAW, Clerk of the Circuit Court of Common Pleas, for the Third Eastern Circuit, in the County of Hancock and State of Maine, do hereby certify that the foregoing oath and the schedule thereto annexed, are truly copied from the records 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 _____ dollars and _____ cents.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said Court, on this twentieth day of July A. D. 1820.
Mason Shaw Clerk of the said Court for the County of Hancock.

6087 Rebecca Branscomb
Declaration
Me
act 7. July 38
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2 yrs pri
So $
no deduction
Heg: Williams Bastine Me

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress of the 7 th July 1838.
State of Maine -
Hancock Co -
On this fourth day of September A.D. 1839 personally appeared before the Hon. Samuel M. Penn Esquire Judge of the Court of Probate within & for the county of Hancock aforesaid Rebecca Branscomb of Mount Desert in the county aforesaid aged Ninety five years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed July 7 th 1838.
That she is the widow of Charles Branscomb late of Mount Desert aforesaid, deceased, who was a private in the Massachussetts line of the army of the Revolution & a Pensioner under the act of Congress of 1818, whose evidence or service is now on file in the Pension Office at Washington. That his name was "continued on the Pension Roll" as appears by the Commissions of Pension's letter - Dated - War Department, Pension Office" Oct 10. 1820 - No. 9158" whose Pension Certificate has been returned to the Pension Office. She further declares, that she was married to said Charles Branscomb, after the expiration of the last period of his service & before the first day of January 1794 to wit on the fifth day of July 1791 at Bluehill in said County by Nicholas Holt Esquire. That her husband, the aforesaid Charles Branscomb died on the 18 th day of September

1825 & that she has remained a widow ever since that period - That "Robinson Island", so called, was a part of part the town of Mount Desert.
for Rebecca X Branscomb mark
Subscribed & sworn to before me
Daniel M. Pond Judge of the Court of Probate -
State of Maine -
Hancock ss -
I Leonard S. Thomas Register of the Court of Probate for the County of Hancock aforesaid do hereby certify, that the foregoing contains the original proceedings in the matter of the application of Rebecca Branscomb for a Pension. I further certify, that Daniel M. Pond is the Judge of the Court of Probate for said County & that the foregoing signature purporting to be his, is genuine -
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal of Office this fourth day of September A.D. 1839 -
Leonard S. Thomas Register of the Court of Probate

State of Maine. Hancock Co.
At a Court of Probate held at Ellsworth within open the County of Hancock aforesaid before the Hon. Samuel M. Pond Esquire Judge on the fourth day of September A.D. 1839.
I hereby certify, that it was satisfactorily proved to said Court, that Charles Branscomb late of Mount Desert in said County, deceased was a pensioner of the United States - That he died at said Mount Desert on the eighteenth day of September 1825 - That he left a widow Rebecca Branscomb, who has ever since remained a widow & is now living at said Mount Desert.
Leonard J. Thomas Register of Probate
of office and proceedings Leonard J. Thomas { Register of the Court of Probate

State of Maine Hancock Co. - Bluehill Sept. 3 d A.D. 1839. Extract from the town Book or Family Register of the town of Bluehill aforesaid under the head of marriages - In the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred & ninety one July the fifth Charles Branscomb Robinson's hand - Rebecca Tinker Robinson's hand by Nicholas Hall Esqr.
I hereby certify that the above is a true copy of the record with the exception of the date which is expressed on the record in fair, legible figures as follows "1791 - July 5 th "
Nathan Ellis Clerk of the town of, Bluehill 3
I Nathan Ellis above named, do hereby say, that I hold the office of Town Clerk in the County Town & State aforesaid, & that the above is a true extract from the record of said town with the exception above named, as certified by me
Nathan Ellis Clerk of the town, of Bluehill 3
Sworn before me W. Williams Justice of the Peace
State of Maine Hancock Co. I Leonard J. Thomas Register of the Court of Probate for the County aforesaid do hereby certify that W. Williams above named is a justice of the Peace in and for the County of Han- cock aforesaid duly authorized & empowered to administer oaths. & that the foregoing signature purporting to be his is genuine In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal of office this fourth day of September A.D. 1839. Leonard J. Thomas { Register of the Court of Probate

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July 7. 1838
Rev. Amos A. Phelps 100 Nassau Street New York John Andrews Esq. Temple of Freedom Washington D.C.

Castine Me. Sep. 7 / 1839 -
Dr - Sir
Enclosed I present the application of Rebecca Bransecomb for a Pension - When a certificate shall issue will you please forward it - to me & oblige -
Very Respectfully Yrs. J. H. Luf - Thos. Williams
J. L. Edwards Esq -
Compt. of Pensions -

Rev WIDOW, &c.
File No. 23662
Rebecca Bransecomb Widow of Charles Bransecomb Fruit Machine line
Act: July 7 th 1898
Index:—Vol. 11 Page 91
[Arrangement of 1870.]