Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 30,922, Nathaniel Chandler, Mass.

SERVICE
Mass
Chandler, Nathaniel
NUMBER
S. 30.922.
CONTENTS

18132 Maine
Nathaniel Chandler of Maine in the State of Maine who was a private in the company commanded by Captain Turner of the regiment commanded by Col. Bradford in the Massachusetts line for two years.
Inscribed on the Roll of Maine at the rate of 80 Dollars in Cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 24 day of July 1833 and sent to F. Bradford Portland
Arrears to the 4th of Mch 1833 160. - Pension allowance ending 4 Sept. .. 40. -
$ 200. -
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by J. M. Cuffield Clerk, Book 8 Vol. 1 Page 8
d. June 4, 1834

Declaration of Katharine Chandler
Freeman Bradford Portland

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
MAINE DISTRICT SS.
At a Special District Court of the United States begun and holden at Portland, within and for said District, on the nineteenth day of July A. D. eighteen hundred and thirty- two before the Honorable ASHUR WARE, Judge of said Court.
On this nineteenth day of July aforesaid, personally appeared in open Court before said District Judge Nathaniel Chandler a resident of Minot in the county of Lincoln in said Maine District, aged seventy 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 provision made by the act of Congress passed June 7th, 1832. That he the said Chandler enlisted for the first time as a volunteer sometime in the spring of 1776 in the town of Duxbury in the County of Plymouth and state of Massachusetts and served in behalf of the aforesaid State for six months as a private soldier in the company commanded by Capt. Thomas Turner of Pembroke in county aforesaid in the regiment of which General Bradford was Lieut Col. during which six months he served for the first part of the time at Nantasket and the last part at Castle William so called near Boston. also that he again enlisted at Duxbury aforesaid sometime in the last part of the autumn of 1776 for one year, and served in the company commanded by Capt. Andrew Sampson in behalf of said State as a private soldier at a place called the Gurnet Fort in Plymouth harbor - the whole term of time for which he enlisted. also that he the said Nathaniel Chandler again enlisted sometime in the winter of 1777 or 1778 at said Duxbury for three months and served said term of time in behalf of the State aforesaid in the company commanded by Capt. Thomas Turner and was stationed at Cambridge to guard the captive soldiers of Burgoyne. also that he the said Chandler again enlisted sometime in the year of 1778 for six months in said Duxbury and served said time in the company commanded by Capt. Churchill of Plymouth and was stationed in the town of Plymouth for the defence of the harbor - that the whole time he served during the war of the revolution was two years and three months, that he has lost all his discharges and that he does not certainly know whether any person is alive who served with him -
Nathaniel Chandler
he hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or an annuity, except the present, and he declares that his name is not on any pension roll of any agency in any State, or (if any) only on that of the agency in the State of
Sworn to and subscribed, the day and year aforesaid. Before,
Ashur Ware
{ U. S. Judge for the District of Maine.

He said Nathaniel Chandler from the recollections that he was born in the town of Dunbury in the State of Massachusetts in A.D. 1760. That he has a record of his age in an old family Bible given to him by his father. That he was resident in the town of Dunbury at the time he was first called into the service. That he left said town in A.D. 1781. That he was a volunteer during all of said enlistments. That he recollects the following names of persons who served with him during the time of his first enlistment - viz John Prior of Dunbury, Luther Delano of Do. Thomas Burgess of Plymouth, Arthur Howland of New Bedford, Edward Southard of Dunbury Orderly Sergeant. In the second enlistment of one year he recollects the following names who served with him - James Glass, Cornelius Glass who possibly may be now living - Aaron Bixler - and Geo. Bush. In the third enlistment he recollects the following names viz Constant Soule, Anna Fullerton. In the fourth enlistment - the following - Thomas Burgess mentioned above, Peleg Laurens, Nathan Washburn - of Plymouth.
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion (after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatives prescribed by the War Department) that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states
John Mufsey Clerk of the District Court of the United States for Maine District, do hereby certify, that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Nathaniel Chandler for a pension. And that Seth Sprague, Jr., Charles Cobb and Freeman Bradford are Magistrates and the signatures to the annexed depositions purporting to be theirs, are genuine.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court, on this twelfth day of April A. D. one thousand eight hundred and thirty-three
John Mufsey { Clerk of the U. States District Court for Maine District.

WE George Ricker Minot.
a Clergyman residing in the town of and Chandler Freeman residing in the same town.
hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Nathaniel Chandler - who has subscribed the foregoing declaration, that we believe him to be [blank] years of age, that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn to, and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
Before
Asahel Warr U.S. Judge for Maine District.
And the Court further certifies that it appears to them that George Ricker who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergyman resident of the town of Minot - and that Chandler Freeman
who has signed the same are residents of the same town and are creditable persons, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
Asahel Warr Judge
Attest J. H. Merrill
Signed & sworn to before me this 10th day of August
Asahel Warr (Judge of Dist. Ct. for the District of Maine)
The applicant has obtained proof for 18 months of his service from Sampson Simmons and Weston & Cobb but cannot find any person alive who can testify to the other service. He wishes me to request you to make out a certificate for him for full pay as a soldier as he was in the service at least 27 mos and for that service he claims full pay.
J. L. Edwards
Commissary of Pensions Very Respectfully yours
J. Bradford

Affidavit of - Rupert Chandler in the case of N. Chandler

I, Reuben Chandler of Minot in the County of Cumberland in the State of Maine on oath depose and say that I am now sixty seven years of age and well recollect that my brother Nathaniel Chandler now resident in Minot aforesaid enlisted as a volunteer in the service of the State of Massachusetts sometime in the spring of 1776 and returned again to my father's residence in Duxbury some time in the fall of the same year, and have no hesitation in saying that he was absent six months. I recollect that my father went to see the said Nathaniel sometime during his first term of service and said on his return that he was stationed on Castle William near Boston for the defence of the harbour and have no doubt but that he served six months in said term of service. I further state that my brother Nathaniel soon after his return from his first term of service again enlisted and served under Capt Andrew Sampson at a place called the Gunnet Fort about three miles from my father's residence. I recollect that my brother often came home to my father's to get necessaries for his subsistence such as were not supplied in his regular rations together with others of his fellow soldiers who were neighbors to us. I have not any doubt but that he served one year as aforesaid. I further state that he again enlisted sometime in the winter of 1778. I think, and was stationed at Cambridge to guard the captive troops of Burgoyne. I have heard my brother relate so many anecdotes of his service at Cambridge that I have no doubt but he served the term for which he was enlisted which I think

was three months. I further recollect that he again enlisted in the service of the State and served about six months for the defence of the harbor of Plymouth. I recollect perfectly well when my brother went to pass muster at Kingston and it always has been in my recollection that he the said Nathaniel served in all of said enlistments a period of two years. I well recollect that he enlisted four times as stated above. I further state that my brother Nathaniel is six or seven years older than myself and about nineteen years when he entered the service. Reuben Chandler
Commonwealth vs. July 30. 1832 Then personally appeared the above named Reuben Chandler and made solemn oath that the affidavit by him signed is true. Before me — Freeman Bradford Jus of Peace
I hereby certify that the above named Reuben Chandler is well known to me as a man of truth and his statement in the foregoing deposition is entitled to full weight and belief. J. Bradford Jus Pacis

Affidavit of — John Chandler — in the case of N. Chandler.

I John Chandler of Minot in the County of Cumberland State of Maine on oath depose and say that I am now nearly 75 years of age. That I well recollect that my brother Nathaniel Chandler who now resides in Minot was in the service of the State of Massachusetts as a private soldier for at least two years and three months under four enlistments at that time. I was absent a part of the time that he the said Nathaniel served as aforesaid. At the time he was stationed at Plymouth I took his place for a short time that he might have an opportunity to return to his family. I further state that he the said Nathaniel is about two years and a half younger than myself & have no doubt but he faithfully served the term of time for which he enlisted.
John Chandler
Cumberland Co. July 30th 1832 Then personally appeared the above named John Chandler and made solemn oath that the affidavit by him signed is true - Before me — Freeman Bradford Jus. of Peace
I hereby certify that the above named John Chandler is a man of good moral character and that his statement is entitled to full faith and credit.
Freeman Bradford Jus. Peace

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
14.30.922
Washington, D. C., _____, 19_____
In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of Nathaniel Chandler 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.     Spring 1776 6 mos. Pvt. Thomas Turner Marshall Gamaliel Bradford Mass.   Jan'y 1777 1 year Andrew Sampson   1778 6 mos. Thomas Turner   1778 6 mos. Stephen Churchill  
Battles engaged in, _____
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Duxbury Plymouth Co. Mass.
Date of application for pension, July 19. 1862. His L was al.
Residence at date of application, Winct Cumberland Co. Maine Dist.
Age at date of application, at Duxbury Mass. in 1760
Remarks: d. June 4. 1852 *
It is not stated whether he had a wife or children.
Respectfully,
* from A. B.
Commissioner.
mother John " Reuben
Capt gives this date + Mass. book gives service under capt Turner until Dec. 1776.

30922 INVALID.
1914 Feb 14 Hist. to Mabel Greenleaf V.L.H. 1919 Nov. 28 Hist. to Mrs. Arthur H. Thompson.
File No. 30,999
Nathaniel Chandler
Pu Rev was
Act: June 1 st 1824
Index:—Vol. 2 , Page 71
[Arrangement of 1870.]

✓ 2-14 Stamps Recd 1-11-19. Commissioner of Pensions Sec and Dear Sir,
I would like you to send me the Pension record of Nathaniel Chandler Enlisted from Durybury Mass. Who fought in the Revolutionary War. and any other available data

concerning the same.
Thanking you in advance
Yours Lila J. Thompson.
Address Mrs Arthur M. Thompson, 2 Stetson Street. Norwich Conn.

Garland, Maine, Feb. 7, 1914.
Pension Commissioner Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir -
In looking up the service record of Nathaniel Chandler, a soldier in the American Revolution I find that he received a pension. Could you give me any information regarding the length and dates of his service, also the name of the general under whom he served? His home

during the latter part of his life, at least, was in Minot, Maine. He was 93 years old at the time of his death. The town of Minot incorporated in 1802 was a part of the town of Poland after 1795 until 1802.
I do not know the date of his birth or death.
Would be very grateful for any information you maybe able to send me.
Thanking you for your

kindness in so doing I remain Very truly, Mabel Greenleaf.

Revolutionary claim
Hon Lewis Cass Secretary of War Washington D.C.
2 yrs 1888
RECEIVED
Heath N.H.

Henderson
Portland April 25. 1833
Sir I herewith transmit the paper of Nathaniel Chandler for a pension. If his pension certificate is awarded it may be directed to the subscribers at Portland
J. D. Edmonds Esq. Commissioner of Pensions
Very respectfully your obedt Servt F. Bradford

Nathaniel Chandler
Nathaniel Chandler
Depo. of S. Brufforce

State of Maine
I Nathaniel Thomas of New Gloucester County of Cumberland hereby certify & state that, the year (during the Revolution War) in which the British evacuated Boston Nathaniel Chandler was with me at Boston as a soldier, in the company of which Thomas Turner of Pembroke was Captain, and from Boston we went to Nantasket, from Nantasket we went to Fort Castle William, some time after we arrived at Castle William I returned home on furlough, enlisted for six months and I believe the said Chandler enlisted for the same time. It was the common report that he the said Chandler continued in service during that time. Our Colonel's name was Marshall I think - I was born in the Town of Marshfield in the County of Plymouth State of Massachusetts in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred & fifty nine. In the year 1780 I moved from my native place to Bristol in the District (now state) of Maine - I am perfectly satisfied that the and certain that the person applying for this deposition is the same Nathaniel Chandler that was in the service with me and the one referred to in this deposition.
Nathaniel Thomas

State of Maine
Cumberland ss. New Gloucester August 20 th 1832
Then Personally appeared the within named Nathaniel Thomas and made solemn affirmation to the truth of the within deposition by him subscribed.
Before me Charles Cobb Justice of the Peace
State of Maine
Cumberland ss New Gloucester Aug. 20 th 1832
I Hereby Certify that I believe the above mentioned Nathaniel Thomas to be a man of truth and veracity
Charles Cobb Justice of the Peace

I Freeman Bradford of Portland county of Cumberland State of maine on oath say that I resided a near neighbor to Nathaniel Chandler of Minot who has made appli- cation for a pension for more than twenty years. I was the person who drafted his declaration and can testify that he manifes- ted the greatest care and scrupulousness in respect to the manner of his statements therein made by him. He has long been an exemplary exemplary member of the Congregational Church of Christians in the town where he resides and his character for truth and veracity is un- impeachable. He is believed in the neighborhood where he resides to have served in the revolu- tionary War.
Freeman Bradford
United States of America.
District of Maine ss.
Signed and sworn to before me
April 12, 1833
John D. Dufresne
Clerk of the District Court for Maine District

To whom it may concern I Nathaniel Simmons of Duxbury Mass Testify & say that I am well acquainted with Nathaniel Chandler formerly of Duxbury now resident in Minot in the State of Maine & well recollect his being a soldier in the war of the Revolution & of his serving in the company commanded by Thos Turner Gamaliel Bradford Lieut Col stationed in Boston harbor in the sum- mer of 1776 he went from Duxbury with a number of us who went together we were enlisted by Sergeant Edward Southworth & served there six months & was discharged & returned to Duxbury given under my hand the twentyfirst day of August 1832
Nathaniel Simmons
State of Massachusetts } Sworn to & subscribed the day & year Plymouth ss. } above written before me Seth Sprague Justice of the Peace
To whom it may concern I Andrew Sampson of Duxbury Mass Testify that I well remember Nathaniel Chandler formerly of Duxbury now resident in Minot in the State of Maine & know that he was a soldier in the war of the Revolution & served twelve months according to my best recollection & belief in a company under my command stationed at the Gurnet at the entrance of Plymouth harbor the enlistment was from January 1777 to January 1778 given under my hand the twentyfirst day of August 1832
* intitled before signed
Andrew Sampson
State of Massachusetts } Plymouth ss. }
Sworn to & subscribed the day & year above written before me
Seth Sprague Justice of the Peace

Auth Chandler's Case
Depos. of Nath. Simmons Andrew Sampson & James Weston
Gymneth ss Nov r 10 1872
I hereby certify that I am acquainted with Nathaniel Simmons Andrew Sampson and James Weston all of Duxbury who have signed the depositions hereon contained and say without hesitation that they are each and severally men of good moral character and their statements entitled to full faith and credit
S. M. Sprague Justice of the Peace

State of Massachusetts } Personally appeared the within Weymouth } named James Weston subscribed & made oath to the within decl- aration before me
John Sprague Justice of the Peace