Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S 18782, Isaiah Chase, Mass Navy

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Mass Navy
Chase, Isaiah
S 18782
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27/420 Massachusetts
Isaiah Chase
Harwich in the State of Mass
who was a mid Sea n , in the Comp y . commanded
by Captain Trueman of the _____ commanded
by _____ in the Mass s Navy
line for 4 Months Seaman
3 " private
Star May 1831
Inscribed on the Roll of Mass s at the rate of 26 - Dollars _____ Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 24 th day of May 1834 and sent to Hono John Reed H of Rep s
Arrears to the 4th of Mar. 1834 $ 7 8
Semi-ant. allowance ending 4 th Sep. " 13
$ 91
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by George Taylor Clerk Book 6 Vol. 2 Page 15
1893 March 31, Isaac Baker Jr History April 12, Prior
71 Barnstable

I hereby certify that Isaiah Chase son of Job Chase and his wife Betsy, was born in the town of Harniss County of Barnstable state of Massachusetts the sixth day of February A.D. 1763. as appears by the records of town of Har- niss -
Oliver Brooks Clerk of the town of Harniss

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
County of Barnstable ss.
On this Eighteenth day of September
in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty two, personally appeared in open court before the Honorable A. Marston of the Probate Court  Judge - now sitting at Narwich in and for said County, Isaiah Chase Esq a resident of Narwich in said County, aged Sixty nine 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 7th, A. D. 1832.
THAT he was born at Narwich in Massachusetts
on the sixth day of February A. D. 1763, and that there
is a record of his birth
: that he was in the United States
service from the last day of April A. D. 1779, to the second day of September
A. D. 1779
as a Seaman in the State Service
: that he was residing at Narwich & went to Boston when
when he entered the service; that he entered the Frigate Warren for a cruise
soon after Saltonstall was appointed commander  and served for the period aforesaid under the  command of and we remained on board I think about two months, when an expedition to Penobscot was projected & we were required to go there. We sailed & joined the fleet at Towns end fleet at Townsend & then went up the Penobscot river with the fleet & anchored above the fort after some weeks consultation that he served with we concluded to land & when we landed were attacked by the British who were fortified on shore, a number of men were killed & two in the boat with me when landing - a number of the regular troops and of troops were taken down in transports Isabelle  commander  regular officers  which then  after we commenced the attack a number of  regular officers  were known to him  that he was in  battle  but employed in building a fort  that at the end of his service he received a discharge  but not in writing  and left the service on the first of December A.D. 1780.
much hardship & distress : that he left the service & got home the second day of September 1779 and that since the Revolutionary war he has resided at Narwich -
ALSO : that he was in the United States service from the first day of September A. D. 1780, to the first day of December A. D. 1780
as a Private in the Militia or State Service
that he was residing at Narwich in Massachusetts
when he entered the service; that he enlisted for three months
and served for the period aforesaid under the command of Nathaniel Freeman
Capt. David Buck Lieut. Reuben Drow 2 d Lieut. Ebenezer Kallet Col.
: that he marched from Narwich to Howlands Ferry where
we crossed over to Rhode Island & were stationed on Burtt's Hill where the  numbered  the whole time : that he served with several other companies of Batts  regular troops
of the regular troops; and
He recollects none The French Fleet & Troops were at Newport at the time & French Engineers directed the building the fort.  regular officers were known to him  that he was in no battle  but employed in building a fort
regular officers were known to him: that he was in no battle
but employed in building a fort
and left
that at the end of his service he received a discharge
the service on the first of December A.D. 1780.
ALSO : that he was in the United States service from the day of A. D. 17 , to the day of A. D. 17
as a in the
that he was residing at
when he entered the service; that he
and served for the period aforesaid under the command of
: that he marched from
: that he served with
of the regular troops; and
regular officers were known to him; that he was in battle
and left
that at the end of his service he received a discharge the service on

Barnstable, ss. Probate Court at Harnick in said County on the 18 th day of September 1832.
Personally appeared Benjamin Berry in open Court & made oath to the truth of the deposition by him subscribed on the right hand side of this sheet. And I certify that the said Benjamin Berry is, in the opinion of the Court a credible witness. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hands & affixed the seal of the Court the day & year aforesaid.
Stearns Davis, Register

I Benjamin Smith of Harwich in the state of Massachusetts aged Seventy one, do testify & say that I well know Isaiah Chase Esq who now applies for a pension & have always known him as we have lived near neighbors I well remember when it was said he went to Penobscot I talked of going with him & I remember when he returned & I then heard his account of it It was the same time our fleet was destroyed — I further testify that I enlisted on the first day of Sep r A.D. 1780 in the Company of Nathaniel Freeman for three months & Isaiah Chase enlisted in the same company & we went & returned together & Isaiah Chase served three months at that time & further the deponent saith not.
Samuel Smith
Be it known that on this day personally appeared Samuel Smith in open court at Harwich in said County on the 18 th day of September 1832.
I hereby affirm the above named Samuel Smith in open court & made oath to the truth of the above deposition by him subscribed in court. And I certify that the said Samuel Smith is in the opinion of the court a credible witness. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of the court this day & year aforesaid
Abner Davis
Register

I further state that while at Penobscot in the engagement with the British I was severely wounded in the head & the wound was dressed by S. Bradford the surgeon. I was wounded by a musket ball.
I am well known to my neighbors Obad Brooks Esq & Samuel Smith who can testify as as to my character & reputation for services in the revolutionary war
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 the agency of any State.
Isaiah Chase
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year first aforesaid.
Attest, Almer Davis, Regr of the Court of Probate.
We Obad Brooks
residing in the Harwich
and Samuel Smith
residing in S t Harwich
hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Isaiah Chase — who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be sixty years of age; that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a Soldier & Seaman of the revolution, and that we concur in that opinion. As for the state he is a man of truth
Sworn and subscribed as aforesaid.
Attest, Almer Davis, Regr of the Court of Probate.
Obad Brooks
Samuel Smith
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 certify that it appears to them that Obad Brooks Esquire who has signed the preceding certificate, is a resident in the town of Harwich ; and that Samuel Smith who has also signed the same is a resident in S t Harwich and both credible persons; and that their statement is entitled to credit.
Nymphas Marston-Judge
I Almer Davis 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 Isaiah Chase for a pension.
In testimony whereof I hereunto set my hand and seal of office on the day and year first aforesaid.
Almer Davis, Regr

910 62 31
Isaiah Chase.
of Harwich
Ann 4th June
3 friends
Col. Spelman
for a Recd
[Faint, illegible text at the top of the page]
I Benjamin Berry of Brewster in the state of Massachusetts Aged Sixty Six, do testify and say that I went to Penobscot in the month of April A.D. 1779 & was there when our fleet was captured destroyed & I got home the first of September & we came on as fast as we could, while there I often saw my neighbor and townsman Isaiah Chase who now makes the within declaration I saw him on board the ship Warren & saw him on the way home very often — I further state I went to Rhode Island in the company of Nathaniel Freeman we enlisted the first of Sep. A.D. 1780 & were discharged the first of Decem. A.D. 1780 we were enlisted & in the seven three months, Isaiah Chase with us and enlisted with us was in the com- pany with us & returned with us & was in the seven three months — Benjamin Berry

Rev. and 1812 War Section.
awj.
April 3, 1936
Luoy W. S. Chase 1301 Woodslea Road Flint, Mich
Madam:
I have to advise you that the Revolutionary War records of this Bureau fail to afford any information in regard to any David Chase, or to Isaiah Chase (Chace), who was born October 24, 1768.
The only soldier named Isaiah Chase (Chace) found on the Revolutionary War records of this Bureau, was born February 6, 1763 and resided in Harwich, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, when he enlisted and served in said War ; and was living in Harwich in 1832.
If you desire the history of the above noted Isaiah Chase, please so state, and the same will be furnished you.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.

P 18482
1926-Apr. 3- Letter to Lucy H.S. chase - awf.
INVALID.
File No. 18,782
Isaiah Chase
Ph Rev Mr
Act: June 7" 32
Index:—Vol. 1 , Page 427
[Arrangement of 1870.]

LUCY W. S. CHASE 1201 WOODSLEA ROAD FLINT, MICHIGAN
To The Commissioner of Pensions Washington
Dear Sir:-
Have you any Revolution any war pension records of either David or Isaiah Chase of Swansea Mass. 2 David was married in 1753 but I do not know the date of his birth.
Isaiah was born Oct. 24, 1768.
Thanking you, I am,
Very truly yours.
Lucy Chase

J N P O. W. and N. Division.
Department of the Interior, BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
Washington, D. C., March, 1893.
Sir
In reply to your request for a statement of the military history of Isaac Chase , a soldier of the Revolutionary War, you will please find below the desired information as contained in his application for pension on file in this Bureau.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     April 1779 4 mos Seaman Saltonstall Frigate Warren Mass   In the disastrous Penobscot expedition & wounded severely in his hand -   Sept 1780 3 mos Priv Nathl Freeman Enoch Hallbert Mass   was stationed at Butts Hill Island of Rhode Island  
Battles engaged in, Penobscot harbor & river Residence of soldier at enlistment, Harwich Barnstable County Mass Date of application for pension, Sept 1832 Residence at date of application, Harwich Mass Age at date of application, born in Harwich Mass Feby 26. 1763 Remarks:
Very respectfully,
Mr Isaiah Baker Jr Office Life & Annuity Ins Co Hartford Conn
Commissioner.

HARTFORD LIFE AND ANNUITY INSURANCE COMPANY,
HARTFORD, CONN.,
7/23
1893
Bureau of Pensions
Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir -
Will you please inform me if the name of Daiah Chase of the town of Dennis, Barnstable County, Mass. appears upon books of your office as having received a pension for services as a soldier in the War of the Revolution.
He died about 1833.
Yours truly Daiah Baker Jr

Certificate Jyiah Chase.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, April 19 1834.
I hereby Certify, That, from an examination of the Books and Documents, relating to Military Services in the War of the Revolution, which remain in this Department, it appears that the name of Isaiah Chase as a private, is borne on a pay Roll of Capt Nathaniel Freeman's Company in Col. Enoch Hallett's Regiment of new Levies from the County of Barnstable raised for three months to reinforce the Continental Army 1780, where he is allowed from Sept. 1. two months and four days.
no. 2. 4
Isaiah Chase claims for service in the frigate Warren, a Continental vessel, in the Penobscot expedition. There is evidence in this office that the Warren was in that expedition, but she being not in the service of the Board of War of Massachusetts, no rolls relating to her service would be found in this office. The following documents are found, all dated State of Massachusetts Bay. Council Chamber July 13. 1779. viz.: "Whereas Representation has been made to this Board that the Continental Frigate Warren, is not

manned with a suitable number of Seamen, this Board, taking into consideration the great importance of this ship for the intended expedition against the enemy at Penobscot, think it necessary to authorize the Commander of said ship, And he is hereby authorized and empowered to take out of the ship and other armed vessels that shall sail in company with him so many able seamen as he shall find indispensably necessary for the good of the service not exceeding thirty, and to return said men to the vessels from which they may be taken, at the expiration of the expedition." Signed John Avery Dep. Sec.
"Council Chamber July 13. 1779
Ordered that Capt Saltonstall turn over such of the impressed men now on board the Warren as he has no occasion for to the ship General Putnam, and that he deliver them to Capt Waters accordingly." Attest John Avery. D. Sec."
"Council Chamber July 13. 1779.
Ordered that the Board of War give directions to the commanders of the ships & vessels in the service of this State and employed in the expedition to Penobscot, to proceed to sea immediately upon the signal being given from the Continental Frigate Warren. True Copy. Attest Sam. Adams. Secty.
There is also on file, a list of vessels in the Penobscot expedition: August to December 1779:
Edward D. Faxon Secy