Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 6963, Samuel Davis, Mass.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Mass
Davis, Samuel Betsey
W. 6963
CONTENTS

Vermont 9332
Samuel Davis of Peacham in the State of Vermont who was a private in the Company commanded by Captain Fenter of the Reg t commanded by Col. Kelley in the Mass t . troops here for
10 months 21. days —
dozen here
Inscribed on the Roll of Vermont at the rate of 35. Dollars 66. Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 7. day of May 1833. and sent to Sam l Davis , Amos Paul, Danville, Vt.
Arrears to the 4th of March 33. 71. 32. Semi-ann. allowance ending 4 Sept. 33 — 17 83
$ 89. 15.
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Francis J. Fanchon Clerk, Book C. Vol. 3 d Page 60.

Samuel Davis Declaration
Pp.
N o 5335.

State of Vermont } ss. District and county of Caledonia }
On this 13 th day of July A. D. 1832. personally appeared in open court before the Hon. Benjamin H. Denning Judge of the court of Probate for the District of Caledonia aforesaid Samuel Davis a resident of Peacham in the county and District aforesaid aged seventy 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.
That he entered the service of the United States under the following named Officers and served as herein stated, viz. That in the month of June 1780 he lived at Lee in the State of New Hampshire - that in said month of June at Portsmouth N.H. he enlisted for the term of six months in the New Hampshire troops in the company commanded by Cap t Senter - marched to West Point, N.York and there joined the regiment of Col. Gilley - was at West point at the time of Arnold's treasonable attempt - shortly after his arrival saw a man run the gauntlet for desertion - was stationed at West point during the season - went down the river a few miles to get out timber to build barracks for winter quarters. Before the finishing of the barracks, his term of service expired and he was discharged at West point.
That in the month of June 1781 at Barnstead, N.H. his then place of residence he enlisted for six months in the New Hampshire troops to guard the frontiers against the Indians under Cap t Smith - marched to Pigwacket - thence thro' the Notch of the White mountains to the Upper Coos and was stationed with about fifty men at a place then called Dartmouth in N.H. where he remained to the end of said term.
That in the month of June 1782 at S c Barnstead he enlisted

for the term of six months in the New Hampshire troops to guard the frontiers against the Indians and marched to Lower Coos and from thence up Connecticut river to Upper Coos in company with about thirty soldiers under the command of Sergeant Willey and was stationed at Dartmouth as in the year previous and there remained until the end of the term of his enlistment.
That he was born in the town of Lee in the State of New Hampshire - that he was eighteen years of age on the 13 th day of June a few days before his first enlistment. He has no record of his age but supposed himself seventy two years of age, but may be mistaken one or two years. Lived at Barstead N. H. at the close of the war from which place he removed to Peacham Vermont where he has since resided except he was absent as a soldier during the last war. Had a written discharge at West point, which is since lost.
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of agency of any state.
his Samuel F Davis mark
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid
Before Benj H. Deering Judge of Probate

And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier and served as he states.
I Amos Paul Register of the Court of Probate for the District of Caledonia aforesaid do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of said Court in the matter of the application of Samuel Davis for a pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this 3 rd day of August
A. D. 1832
Amos Paul
Register

No 5335
Saml Davis
Vermont
on rolls
10 mo 28 days
rolls Printed
ff 35. 66.

by  BRIEF in the case of Samuel Davis of Peacham  of Caledonia in the State of Vermont  (Act 7th June, 1832.)
 1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? court  2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?  3. How old is he? 70.  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.     June In 17 80 6 5 20 Private Colt Baxter Col. Kelley   1781 6 1 11 3 Smith   1782 6 3 20 3   9 10 21  
 5. In what battles was he engaged?  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Lee, New Hampshire  7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditional evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? his own oath  8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? correct 
I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
Jas C. Milner Examining Clerk.

34,555 Vermont Worplesdon Betsey Davis widow of Samuel
who served in the Revolutionary
war, as a private N.H.
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 35 Dollars 66
Cents per annum, to commence on the 3d February, 1853.
Certificate of Pension issued the 14 th day of Jan'y /54 and sent to
Saml B. Wallocko Danville Caledonia Co. N.H.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 3, 1853, Page 26 Vol. W
32

State of Vermont } On this 20 th day of Caledonia County ss. } Aug t A.D. 1853. personally appeared before the Subscriber a Justice of the Peace in & for the County of Caledonia aforesaid, duly authorized by law to administer oaths, Betsey Davis a resident of Danville in said County, & late a resident of Peacham in said County, aged Seventy five years, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the act of Congress passed on the 2 d February 1848 granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War, That she is the widow of Samuel Davis, late of Peacham in said County, who was a private in the Revolutionary War and who received a pension from the United States under the Act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832 - at the rate of $35.66. per annum - That she was married to the said Samuel Davis on or about the 17 th day of October A.D. 1810. and resided with him ever since, except during the time of his absence in the Army, during the War of 1812, which she thinks was about 3 years - That she was married to said Samuel Davis by Benjamin Norris Esq. Justice of the Peace at the dwelling of said Norris in said Peacham.

That the said Samuel Davis her husband died at said Peacham on the Sixth day of June AD 1852, and that she has ever since, remained & still is his widow.
Witness Samuel Meder his Pitsey L Davis mark
Sworn to and subscribed before me on the day & year first above written Sam. P. Nattors Justice of the Peace

I Curtis E. Norris of Danet in the County of Caledonia and State of Vermont of lawful age do hereby testify and say, that I am well acquainted with Mrs Elizabeth Davis widow of Samuel Davis late of Peacham deceased, & have known them since the year 1810
I was present at their wedding & saw them married; they were married by my father Benjamin Norris at his house in Peacham on or about the 17 day of Oct. A.D. 1810
The said Elizabeth was then living at my father's and she & her husband have ever since their marriage lived together as husband & wife, until the decease of said Sam Davis — except three years in the army of 1812.
My father was a justice of the Peace at the time of their marriage —
C. E. Norris
Subscribed &
Sworn to this 23 rd day of March June 1853
before me. The words "except three years in the army of 1812" interlined by deponent before signing —
Justice of the Peace
John Phillips
Notary Public
I certify that C.E. Norris who subscribed the foregoing affidavit is a credible witness —
John Phillips Notary Public

Rry  WIDOW, &c.
File No. 6963
Betsy Davis
Widow
Samuel Davis
Print Rev War
Act: Feb. 3 d  1858
Index:—Vol. A , Page 167
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Aug. 30, 1853.
Appl. of Betsey Ware, widow of Saml.
Caledonia Co., Vermont.
9332
acv 3 rd Feb., 1853.
Rn.
Saml. B.
Mattucks,
Wareville,
Caledonia Co.,
Vermont.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Pension Office Central Post Office

Betsey Davis
and
Boyton
S. P. Nichols
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington D.C.
S. P. Nichols
FREE
March 12th 1883

No 3091
Betsy Paris of Sam!
Let to J. B. Matlock
Oct 12/53
Gray
It paid $35 \frac{66}{100} per annum to Sam. Feb 3 1853

Pension Office Oct 10/53
Sir Please report time of last payment to, or death of, within named pen- sioner
Respectfully J. Burt Esqr J and J. Cole Jr Council Present
Samuel Davis, at 32 $35.66 - pr. ann. - Died 6 th June 1852, Paid to his Death.
J. Burt Auditor. "

Declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the 2 nd Section of the act of 3 rd February 1853 State of Vermont On this second day of County of Caledonia ss January AD 1854 personally appeared before the Probate Court of the District of Caledonia & State aforesaid Betsey Davis a resident of Peacham in Said County (late of Danville in said County) aged Seventy five years, who first being duly Sworn according to law, doth on her oath, make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the act of Congress passed on the 3 rd February 1853 granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the revolutionary War; That she is the widow of Samuel Davis late of Peacham in said County who was a private in the Revolutionary War, and who received a pension from the the United States under the act passed June 7. 1832 at the rate of $35.66 per annum - The last payments of which were made at the agency at Montpelier Vt She further declares that she was married to the said Samuel Davis on or about the 17 th day of October AD 1810 and resided with him ever since except during the time of his absence in the Army during the War of 1812, which she thinks was about 3 years - That her said husband died on the sixth over -

day of June A.D. 1852. That she was not married to him prior to the second of January 1800. but at the time above stated - She further declares that she is now a widow - For proof of his services she refers to the evidence filed in the war office with his application -
Betsy her Davis mark
Sworn to and subscribed on the day & year above written, in open Court,
Before me Chas. P. Dana
Judge of Probate
State of Vermont } Caledonia ss. I Gustavus A. Burbank Register of the Probate Office } Probate Court, within and for the said district, being a court of record, and having a seal, as hereto attached, do certify, that Charles P. Dana Esq., was, at the date of the paper writings to which this is attached, and now is, Judge of the Probate Court for said district, duly commissioned and qualified; that the foregoing are the original proceedings in the matter of Betsy Davis declaration for a pension, and that the signature of the said Dana to same is genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court, at Danville this ninth day of January A.D. 1854
G. A. Burbank Register

I Hazen Merrill of Peacham in the County of Caledonia and State of Vermont of lawful age do hereby testify and say that I was well acquainted with Samuel Davis late of Peacham deceased and with his wife Elizabeth Davis, commonly called Betsey Davis - The said Samuel Davis and said Betsey were married in said Peacham about the year 1810 or 1811 & I believe said Betsey was residing at the time of their marriage, in the family of Benjamin Norris Esq - The said Samuel Davis & Betsey Davis have lived together as husband & wife in said Peacham ever since their marriage with the exception of the time he was in the Army in the war of 1812 - I was not present at their wedding, but recollect of hearing about it at the time - it was so currently reported & believed & never has been doubted by any one to my knowledge - Said Davis was a pensioner of the United States for services rendered in the Revolutionary War - The said Betsey is still living & is the widow of said Samuel Davis who died in the Summer of 1852 - Hazen Merrill
Sworn to and Subscribed by the above named Hazen Merrill this 25 th day of August A.D 1853. And I certify that said Merrill is a credible witness - Saml T. P. Mudgett Justice of the Peace

State of Vermont } County Clerk's Office Caledonia Co. } Danville, Aug. 26. 1853 I, G. A. Durbank, Clerk of Caledonia County Court in the State of Vermont, do hereby certify that Samuel D. Mattock, Esquire whose genuine signatures appear to the certificate of Betsy Davis also known as Betsy Merrill oath, was at the date thereof an acting Justice of the Peace in and for said County, duly commissioned and qualified - I also certify that John Phillips, Esq. whose genuine signature appears to the foregoing certificate of Curtis E. Norris oath, was at the date thereof a Notary Public - authorized by law to administer oaths.
In testimony whereof I herunto subscribe my name, and affix the seal of said Court the day and year above written.
G. A. Durbank Clerk as aforesaid

Increase 3452 Brief in the Case of Temperance Lane Widow of James Lane  Private  Wallace Cross Road  Anderson County and State of Tennessee  Knowton Act 2 o Sec Feb. 3. 1853
CLAIM FOR NEW PENSION CERTIFICATE,
PROOF EXHIBITED,
Pension at $80.00 pr Ann. Certificate returned
Raise increase, is provided by act-13 th Sec July 27. 1868
Pursue identity and Continued widowhood shown.
Admitted April 21. 1869 to pension at $96. pr Ann to commence July 27. 1868 deducting pay t since.
Name and residence of Agent.
Wm Wallace  Wallace & Roads  Tenn.
W. C. Frase Examining Clerk.

Brief in the case of Betsey Davis widow of Samuel Caledonia County and State of Vermont act of February 3-1853.
Claim, ("original," or "for increase.")
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Husband a pensioner under act of Feb 3 1853 June 7. 1832 at $35 66 / 100 per annum to be paid to his death June 3 rd the 1852.
Allowed $35 66 / 100 per annum to law Feb 3 1853
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Marriage proved by C. C. Norris & Hayden Merrill residents of said county And certified to be credible Death of husband proved by Auditor's report Identity & Widowhood proved by credible witnesses
Name and residence of Agent
Sam l B. Mattocks Danville Caledonia Vermont
Examining Clerk.
J. L. Gray.

Danville Vt Jan y 9 1854
Sir, I enclose the amended decl n of Betsey Davis widow of Sam d Davis late a pensioner of U.S. dec d ? agreeably to instructions re d with your favor of the 12 th Oct r last — in which you inform me the claim is suspended —
Please forward the Certificate to Yr Ob t Serv t
Sam d W. Nuttall
Danville
Caledonia Co.
Vermont
Hon, Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.C.

BOUNTY LAND WARRANT RECORD CARD*
NAME Davis, Samuel (dec'd) GRADE Private "in the LINE Invalid Corps"
WARRANT NUMBER 13027 ACREAGE 100 ISSUED April 19, 1792 To Jane Murthwaite Administratrix
*The information concerning the issuance of warrants carded on this form is found in volumes 2 to 4 of "Land Warrants Issued Prior to 1800" which are registers of bounty land warrants issued to non-commissioned officers and privates under congressional resolutions of September 16, 1776, and subsequent dates. Other records relative to the applications for warrants appear to have been destroyed in the War Department fire of November 9, 1800. Information concerning warrants surrendered to the Federal Government is to be found in General Land Office records in The National Archives.

BOUNTY LAND WARRANT RECORD CARD*
NAME Davis, Samuel GRADE Private LINE Maryland
WARRANT NUMBER 11131 ACREAGE 100 ISSUED January 22, 1793 to John Wright, assignee
*The information concerning the issuance of warrants carded on this form is found in volumes 2 to 4 of "Land Warrants Issued Prior to 1800" which are registers of bounty land warrants issued to non-commissioned officers and privates under congressional resolutions of September 16, 1776, and subsequent dates. Other records relative to the applications for warrants appear to have been destroyed in the War Department fire of November 9, 1800. Information concerning warrants surrendered to the Federal Government is to be found in General Land Office records in The National Archives.

BOUNTY LAND WARRANT RECORD CARD*
NAME Davis, Samuel GRADE Sergeant LINE Maryland
WARRANT NUMBER 11169 ACREAGE 100 ISSUED August 27, 1789 to — not shown —
*The information concerning the issuance of warrants carded on this form is found in volumes 2 to 4 of "Land Warrants Issued Prior to 1800" which are registers of bounty land warrants issued to non-commissioned officers and privates under congressional resolutions of September 16, 1776, and subsequent dates. Other records relative to the applications for warrants appear to have been destroyed in the War Department fire of November 9, 1800. Information concerning warrants surrendered to the Federal Government is to be found in General Land Office records in The National Archives.

BOUNTY LAND WARRANT RECORD CARD*
NAME Davis, Samuel GRADE Drum Major LINE Massachusetts
WARRANT NUMBER 4007 ACREAGE 100 ISSUED Feb. 22, 1790. To Theodosius Fowler
*The information concerning the issuance of warrants carded on this form is found in volumes 2 to 4 of "Land Warrants Issued Prior to 1800" which are registers of bounty land warrants issued to non-commissioned officers and privates under congressional resolutions of September 16, 1776, and subsequent dates. Other records relative to the applications for warrants appear to have been destroyed in the War Department fire of November 9, 1800. Information concerning warrants surrendered to the Federal Government is to be found in General Land Office records in The National Archives.