Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 34181, Oliver Chickering, Mass.

SERVICE
Mass.
Chickering, Oliver
NUMBER
S. 34181
CONTENTS

Massachusetts Roll,
Oliver Chickering
Capt Daniel,
Private 4
Mass line, 9 months.
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 20 th of April 1818.
Certificate of Pension issued the 1 st of June 1818 and sent to Hon. Edward Bangs, Worcester, Mass.
Arrears to 4th of Sept r 1818
Semi-annual arrears ending
Amount 15/30 $ 36.00
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818 }
Hand W. O. C. 685
Notification sent October 19. 1820 to
Massachusetts, Worcester, Mass.
D. Feby 21, 1831 Agency book

Oliver Chickering
20 Apr
Correct JH

State of Massachusetts —
Oliver Chickering a Citizen of the United States, now resident at Rutland in the County of Worcester in the State aforesaid, do on oath testify and declare, that in the War of the Revolution, on or about May, 1777
I entered and was engaged in the Land service of the United States on the continental establishment, and served accordingly from that time as a Sergeant for 6 months in the train of artillery, in the Regiment commanded by Maj. Stevens; then in 1778, then I enlisted in Capt. Daniels Company, 13 th Massachusetts Regiment for 6 months, and served that time, against the common enemy, without any interruption or absence; that I belonged to — ately enlisted again in Capt. Walter Dyer's Company, Col. Smith's Regiment 13 th Massachusetts Regiment for 9 months which time I served; when I again enlisted for 6 months in the same Regiment, and served that time. In 1781, in August I again enlisted for 3 months, in the same Regiment, which time I served, and that I left the service on December 1781 ; and received a discharge which was lost, and that, by reason of my reduced circumstances in life and poverty, I stand in need of assistance from my country for support, being now of the age of sixty six Years — Oliver Chickering
And hereby relinquish all claims to every pension heretofore allowed me by the laws of the United States, if any may be or hath been so allowed.
BE IT REMEMBERED, That on this 20 th day of April in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and 18 pursuant to a law of the United States, entitled, "An Act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the Revolutionary War," made and passed on the 18th of March, A. D. 1818, personally appeareth before me,
Judge C. C. Com. John Adams  Edward Bangs Western Circuit the abovenamed Oliver Chickering
and after due examination and caution to testify and declare the whole truth, he maketh oath to the declaration aforesaid, and subscribes the same in my presence; and, on examination duly made by me the said Judge, it appeareth to my satisfaction that the said declaration is true.
Given under my Hand and the Seal of said Court, the day of the date aforesaid.
Edward Bangs

Alvin Chickering.
789
June 1818
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I have no property either Real or Personal, excepting necessary clothes and one poor bed. My family consists of myself and wife - she is an invalid, and unable to contribute toward her support. my occupation has been that of a cooper but I am now too old and infirm to do any thing for a living.
Oliver Chickering.
follows: I enlisted in the year 1773, in the Company commanded by Capt. Guild, in Col. Traton's Regt on the Continental Establishment, in the Brigade of Genl. Heath, and served in the War of the Revolution till 1781, when I was discharged, and my discharge is forwarded to the War department for a pension on my application made on the 20 th of April 1818, and my pension certificate is numbered 789.
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.
Oliver Chickering
Sworn to and declared, on the Tenth day of July , 1820 before the said Court.
Attest,
Abijah Bigelow Clk.
I, ABIJAH BIGELOW, Clerk of the Circuit Court of Common Pleas, holden within and for the County of Worcester, 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, said Oliver Chickering has no dollars and cents, necessary clothing and bedding excepted.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said Court, on this fourth  tenth day of July
1820.
Abijah Bigelow
Clerk of the Court for the County of Worcester.

Rev. War Section.
March 2, 1916.
Dr. Henry H. Skinner, North Yakima, Washington.
Sir:-
In response to your letter dated the nineteenth ultimo , you are advised that Oliver Chickering Sur. File 34181 Rev. War was allowed pension on his application executed April 30, 1818 while a resident of Rutland, Worcester County, Massachusetts and sixty-six years of age.
He stated that he enlisted in 1775, in Captain Guild's company, Colonel Greston's regiment, and served until 1781, as follows:
From May, 1777, as a Lieutenant of Major Stevens' artillery for six months; in 1778, in Captain Daniels' company, 6th Massachusetts regiment for six months; in Captain Walter Dean's company, Colonel Calvin Smith's 13th Massachusetts regiment, one term of nine months; also a term of six months; and from August 1781, a term of three months.
There are no further particulars of his service, and no family data on file. Soldier died February 21, 1831.
Very respectfully,
E. C. Tilmann
Acting Commissioner.

CHICKERING, OLIVER (MASS.)
S-34181

Sherburn July 19 1780
In Consideration of Oliver Chickering Engaging in the Continental army for Six months agreeable to a Late Resolve of General Court as the Subscribers for & in behalf of the town of Sherburn to pay the said Chickering Twenty Seven bushels of Indian Corn per month from the time of his marching till he is discharged with a Reasonable time to return the whole Chickering to Refund to the Subscribers the Continental wages otherwise this Obligation to be Null & Void
John Ware Jed. Sanger Jos. Sedane } Committee 14

The Spence Commissaries on the road sell Spence and rum Provision to Oliver Chickering and Nathan Groot necessary to carry them to Sharburn in the Mass ts State Highlands they being Soldiers discharged from the 13 th Mass ts Regt.
3 May 1780
Calvin Smith Attest Comdt
This Certifies that Oliver Chickering and Nathan Groot have drawn Provision up to and including the 3 rd May 1780 James Green Master 13 th Mass ts Regt.

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34181 Rev. INVALID.
Sept. 14, 1905 History to D. W. Maite, Menomonie, Wisc. 1916 Mch. 2. To Dr. Henry H. Skinner. c
File No. 84,181
Oliver Chickering Rev Rev
Act: 18 th March 18 th
Index:—Vol. 9, Page 481
[Arrangement of 1870.]

DR. HENRY HARLOW SKINNER NORTH YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
Pension Bureau - 2-
W. A. Skinner, Princeton, Mass. Dau. of
Edna Campbell Whittaker, Charleston, W. Va. Dau. of
James Campbell, who was a soldier several years of the war; and was wounded at the Battle of Stilwater. negation by m.p.H.
Thanking you for your kindness, and requesting you to mail me the bill for your services, I remain,
Very truly yours,
H.H. Skinner

DR. HENRY HARLOW SKINNER NORTH YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
Will Revise
February 19th. ,1916.
Pension Bureau, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sirs:-
I am looking up my eligibility to the S.A.R. Organization and wish you to corroborate my genealogy below in so far as you may have information and dates: dates especially of terms of service in the Revolution.
Henry H. Skinner Son of
Thomas H. Skinner, Princeton, Mass. Son of
Harlow Skinner, Princeton, Mass. son of
Betsey Chickering, Rutland (?) Mass. Dau. of
Oliver Chickering, Rutland (?) Mass. who served seven years in the army.
Then thro my mother.
Henry H. Skinner, Son of
W. A. Skinner, Princeton, Mass. Dau. of
William Whittaker, Charleston, W. Va. Son of
William Whittaker.
Also thro my mother.
Henry H. Skinner Son of

ISC
Inv. 34181:Rev. War.
Sept. 14, 1905.
Sir:
In reply to your communication dated August 8, 1905, and received August 11, 1905, you are advised that one Oliver Chickering, a soldier of the Revolutionary war, applied for a pension April 20, 1818, as a resident of Rutland, Worcester County, Mass., aged sixty-six years.
He stated that he enlisted in 1775 in Captain Guild's company, Colonel Creadon's regiment, and served on the Continental Establishment until 1781 as follows:
From May, 1777, he served as Lieutenant of Major Stevens' artillery for six months.
In 1778, in Captain Daniels' company, 6th Massachusetts regiment, for six months; after which he was in Captain Walter Dean's company, Colonel Calvin Smith's 13th Massachusetts regiment, for nine months; in the same regiment for another tour of six months; and from August, 1781, in same regiment for three months.
His claim was allowed.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.
Mr. D. W. Waite,
Menomonie, Wisconsin.
Do not send in this form again p

D. W. WAITE COUNTY SURVEYOR OF DUNN COUNTY
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MENOMONIE, Wis. Aug. 8 1905
Commissioners of Pensions.
Gentleman. Was there on your rolls drawingg pension or otherwise one OLIVER CHICKERING from Dedham or Wrentham, Mass. in the year 1775 or 1776, Any information your department can furnish thankfully received.
Yours Respectfully.
D.W.Waite.