Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 27396, Jonathan Clark, Mass.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Mass.
Clark, Jonathan Hannah
W 27396
CONTENTS

9529 R
Massachusetts.
Jonathan Clark
of Abington in the state of Mass who was a private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Tupper of the Mass. line, for the term of nine months
Inscribed on the Roll of Massachusetts at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 1 st of April, 1818.
Certificate of Pension issued the 20 th of April 1818 and sent to John Mitchell Esq. East Bridgewater, Mass.
Arrears to 4th of Mar 1819. 11 mo. 14 d. $89.03
Semi-ann. all'ce ending 1 st Apr 1819. 14 d. 48.00
9 mo. only $137.03
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
Continued
Jonathan Clark John S. Heman, Plymouth, Mass. Feb 1819

260
Massachusetts.
Hannah Clark dec'd, widow of Jonathan Clark, who died on the 28 th July 1827, of Me in the State of Me who was a private in the Me commanded by Captain Sergeant of the Me commanded by in the Revolution line for
Elijah Clarke Feb 1857-
Increased from $76 66 / 100
Inscribed on the Roll of Boston, at the rate of 93 Dollars 33 Cents per annum, to commence on the 27 th day of March, 1831, and end 20 th Sept: 1842.
Certificate of Pension issued the 15 th day of January 1837 and sent to
Arrears to the 4 th of Elijah Clark. Semi-annual allowances ending Brighton Mass:
Revolutionary Claim, Act July 4, 1836, Section the
G. T. Getty Clerk,
Recorded by Book 96 Vol. 1
Page 155

Jonathan Clark Abington
Correct. #
Qmo: in Harper's yet

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS.
On this 88. first day of April A. D. 1818, before me the subscriber, one of the Judges of the Circuit Court of Common Pleas, for the Southern Circuit, personally appeared Jonathan Clark of Abington aged seventy one years, resident in the said Circuit, who being by me first duly captioned according to law, on his oath made the following declaration, by him signed, 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," viz. That he enlisted into the land service in said war in 1779 in Capt Silas Clark's Comp y . and Col. Tappan's Reg t . and Massachusetts line for nine months & served therein during said term at West point, and when his said time expired he returned home — See his said declaration of his services at large enclosed — he says he served 9 months afterwards in the waggan service in the course of said war —

He is poor and needs the assistance of this country for support —
And I, the said Judge, do certify, that it appears to my satisfaction, that the said Jonathan Clark — did serve in the revolutionary war, as stated in the preceding declaration, against the common enemy, for the term of nine months, on the continental establishment; and I now transmit the proceedings and testimony taken and had before me, to the Secretary for the Department of War, pursuant to the directions of the aforementioned act of Congress.
Nahum Mitchell
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS.
ss.
1818.
I HEREBY CERTIFY, That is one of the Judges of the Circuit Court of Common Pleas for the Southern Circuit, consisting of the Counties of Plymouth, Norfolk, Bristol, Barnstable, Dukes and Nantucket in said Commonwealth—that the same Circuit Court of Common Pleas is a Court of record—that the signature to the above certificate is the true signature of the said Judge, and that the seal thereunto affixed is the seal of the said Court.
} Clerk of the Judicial Court for the County of

Jonathan Clark's Schedule H
9529
20 April '19
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SCHEDULE.
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS.
County of Plymouth ss.
On this twentieth day of July 1820, before the Circuit Court of Common Pleas for the Southern Circuit, proceeding according to the course of the common law with a jurisdiction unlimited in point of amount, having a power also of fine and imprisonment, and keeping a record of their proceedings, personally appeared in open Court, being a court of record for the said County Jonathan Clark aged seventy three years, resident in Abington in said County, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth, on his oath, declare that he served in the Revolutionary war as follows, viz. for the term of ten years half month in Capt. Silas Clark's Company in Col. Duglass Regt. and that he has received a pension certificate dated April 20. 1819 and numbered 9,529 in pursuance of his original Declaration made April 1 st 1818 and also takes and subscribes the following oath, viz.
And I do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States, on the 28th 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 I am by occupation a cordwainer that in consequence of the infirmities of age & a urinary complaint I have been unable for eleven years to pursue it. I have no family except myself & wife named Hannah aged 68 years her health is very feeble the greater part of the time is unable to do any labour. Excepting necessary wearing apparel & bedding I have no property other than what is stated below that I am indebted to sundry persons about three hundred dollars I have nothing due me.    valued at 23.42  {  Real estate I have none —  I have Stocking Glass broken    Gold chain Two tables crockery iron ware necessary for cooking     1 Cow & 1 pig —  Further I state that before I received my pension I was partly supported by public charity    Sworn to, and declared, on the 20th day of July A.D. 1820. Jonathan Clark
before Nahum Mitchell C Justice of Court.
I, John B Thomas clerk of said Court 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 is twenty three dollars and forty two cents. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said court, on this twenty first day of July 1820
John B Thomas Clerk of the Court for the County of Plymouth

No 369
Admitted Private 9 months
Marriage ✓
J. H. Lord Esq. Plymouth M.P.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Plymouth ss. On this fourth day of October 1836 personally appeared before the Court of Probate in & for said County now held at East Bridgewater, Hannah Clark a resident of Abington in said County aged eighty three 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 4, 1836.
That she is the Widow of Jonathan Clark late of Abington in said County deceased who was a soldier in the War of the Revolution & for his said services he was a pensioner of the United States under the act of Congress of 18 March 1818
She further declares that she was mar- ried to the said Jonathan Clark on the twentieth day of April in the Year Seventeen hundred & sixty nine by Rev Eze- kiel Dodge; that her husband the aforesaid Jonathan Clark died on the twenty eighth

day of July in the Year Eighteen hundred & Twenty Seven & that she has remained a wid- ow since that period as will more fully appear by reference to the proof hereto annexed.
I own to & subscribed the day & year first above written before me & I certify that said Hannah Clark is a credible person.
Hannah Clark
I own to & subscribed by the said Hannah Clark the day & year first above written & I certify that she is a credible person
Wilkes Wood Judge of the Court of Probate for the County of Plymouth.
Plymouth J. Jacob H Loud Register of Probate for said County do certify that Wilkes Wood Esq is Judge of Probate for said County & that the above is his genuine signature & that the foregoing containing the original declaration of Hannah Clark

for a pension, made, subscribed & sworn to in Probate Court the day & year first above written.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & the seal of the Probate Court for said County this twelfth day of October A.D. 1836
J. H. Lord

Commonwealth of Massachusetts,
County of Norfolk ss.
On this Thirteenth day of August, eighteen hundred and fifty six, personally appeared before William B. Duggan a Justice of the Peace, in and for the County and State aforesaid, Hannah Adams, a resident of Milton in the County and State aforesaid, aged Seventy years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath make the following declaration in addition to the claims made by Hannah Clark, of Milton, her Mother late deceased, who received a pension under the Act of July, 4, 1836, which claim the said Hannah Adams now makes for herself, as well as for Mehitable Foss her late sister deceased, a resident of Charlestown, in the County of Middlesex, and State aforesaid if in case her late sister should be entitled to any share of increase, claim settlement, wherefore, the said Hannah Adams, now claims an increase to the pension allowed to her late Mother, Hannah Clark, late widow of Jonathan Clark, of Abington in said Commonwealth, a pensioner of the United States under Act of 1818. That she has good reason to believe and claims that her said Father Jonathan Clark, was a resident of Boston at the commencement of the Revolutionary war, and that he there engaged in a company of Infantry or Artillery, commanded by Capt. Benjamin Lock, in the Regiment of Col. Thos. Gardner, and rendered eight months service, and that the next Spring following 1776, he was residing in Abington, aforesaid where his family was removed to, the year previous by the father of the said Jonathan Clark, and that he rendered two or three tours of short service of guards on alarms from Abington, in the company of Capt. Edmund Colb, and also may have rendered for a five months service at Island Pond in the autumn of 1777, under Capt. S. Cobb's company, in the Regiment of Col. D. Keyes.

And in the year 1779, he enlisted into the continental army, and rendered nine months service, or more, in the company of Capt. Silas Colark, in Capt. Tupper's or Col. Brooks Regiment, and it is her belief that her said father, was promoted, from a private in the Infantry to that of a Corporal or Sergeant, and may have continued in the service three or four months after the nine months enlistment had expired, and may have been in the company of Capt. M. Bruback Col. Nov. 1st. Regt, and that in Spring of 1781, he again enlisted under Capt. John Hall, and rendered nine months service as a Continental Teamster, after which last service he returned to his last place of residence, and it is her belief that her father resided with his family in that part of the town of Braintree, which is now the town of Randolph for some years, and then returned to Abington aforesaid, where he resided at the time he obtained his pension under the act of 1818, which he received up to the time of his death, which took place on, or near the twenty seventh day of July, A.D. 1827. She further declares that the marriage of her mother took place previous to her father's entering the service of the Revolution, and that when her said mother first obtained a pension, she resided in Abington aforesaid, that she afterwards removed to the town of Milton, County of Suffolk aforesaid, where she obtained an increase to her pension, and believing that she did not receive the full amount of pension for which she was entitled according to the rank of office, and service of the said Jonathan Clark, the said Nannah Adams, now claims a further increase, and refers to the proof hereto enclosed.
Nannah Adams
Sworn & Subscribed to by the said Nannah Adams, on the day and year first above written before me, and I certify that I knew the deponent to be the person described to be, herself, to be.
Wm B Duggan Justice of the Peace

O. W. & N. Division.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
I. S.
Bureau of Pensions,
M.E.C.
Washington, D. C., February 14, 1898.
Sir:-
In reply to your request for a statement of the military history of --- Jonathan Clark --- 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. Apr. 1775 8 mos. Sgt. Benjamin Lock Jonathan Gardner Mass. Apr. 1776 21 days Pvt. Edward Cobb Two short tours. Mass. Aug. 1777 4 mos. Pvt. Silas Cobb Danforth Keyes Mass. 1779 9 mos. Pvt. Silas Clark Tupper Mass. 1781 9 mos. Teamster. John Fall ---- Mass.
Battles engaged in,
Siege of Boston.
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Boston & Abington, Mass., after 1775
Date of application for pension, April 1838.
Residence at date of application, Abington, Mass.
Age at date of application, 71 years.
Remarks: Married April 20, 1769, to Hannah Gloyd, and died July
28, 1827.
Very respectfully,
Mr. Charles W. Howland,
Commissioner.
1904blm
c/o D. W. Howland, 8 Commercial St., Boston, Mass.

I Hannah Nash of Abington in the County of Plymouth, Widow age eighty five years - do testify and say - that I have known Hannah Clark - formerly Hannah Gloye - who now asks for the con- tinuance of her late Husband's Pension - from my early youth; ever were near Neighbors and I well recollect when she was married to Jonathan Clark - which was when the said Hannah was sixteen or seventeen years of age. And I have known the said Hannah Clark from that day to this - having frequently seen her. About ten years ago her Husband Jonathan Clark died. Since which time the said Hannah has continued and is now the Widow of the said Jonathan Clark - I do not recollect of being present at the marriage - and know of no Person living who was present. -
Hannah Nash
Plymouth Sp. Oct 6. 1835.
Personally appeared the above named Hannah Nash and made oath that the Deposition aforesaid by her subscribed is just and true - and I hereby certify that she is a Person of truth and veracity.
Jared Whittier Just Peace -

I Ephraim Stetson of Abingdon in the County of Plymouth aged ninety two years - do hereby certify that I was present at the Marriage of Jonathan Clark of Boscastle and Hannah Grew of Abingdon - it took place I think a short time before I was married - I was married in 1770 - I have been well acquainted with the said Jonathan Clark and Hannah his wife from their birth and before until Clark died - The said Hannah still lives and is now the widow of the said Jonathan Clark - Ephraim Stetson.
Plymouth - October 11. 1830.
Personally appeared the above named Ephraim Stetson and made oath to the truth of the above statements by him made and subscribed - And I certify that the above named Ephraim Stetson is a Person entitled to full credit.
Before me Jacob White, my Just Peace

Jonathan Clark Mass. W. 27396
✓ An official order, addressed to John Hall, conductor of teams, signed Hatfield White, capt. D.W.M. and dated Peekskill, Nov. 24, 1781.
An official order, addressed to capt. John Hall, conductor, signed Jabez Hatch, D. Q. M. and dated Boston, May 7, 1781.
✓ A return of carts, wagons, crew, etc. under care of John Hall, cond r , dated Aug. 25, 1781, and signed John Hall, cond r .
✓ A return of Teamsters etc., dated Verplank Point Oct. 25, 1781.
✓ A receipt, signed John Hall, cond r , and dated Springfield, 16 May 1781;
✓ A pay-roll, undated and unsigned. These papers have been removed from this case to be forwarded to the War Dept.
J.W.R. JUN 10 - 1911
Sent to War Dept. Jan. 16, 1913.

By the Records of the Town of Abington it appears that Jonathan Clark of Pembroke and Hannah Gloyd of Abington were entered and Cryed according to law February 18 th A.D. 1769 and a Record thereof duly made by the Town Clerk at that time, but no Record of the Marriage has been found on the Town Records, it further appears that in the year 1769 there were thirteen Couples entered and published during the year and that only three the Marriage of three Couples were returned and recorded during that year.
John Nash Town Clerk Abington Sept. 30 th 1836
This may certify that Mr Jonathan Clark died in the Town of Abington July 28 th A.D. 1827 as Recorded on the records of the Town of Abington A true copy from the Records of the Town of Abington Attest John Nash Town Clerk Abington Sept. 30 th 1836

Plymouth Jt. Personally appeared before me John Mark and made solemn oath that the Certificates, on the other side, by him signed are just and true in all things, and I further certify that he is a Person of truth and veracity, and also that he is Law Clerk. ————— Oct 5 th 1936. Francis W. Kiliman

I James W. Ward of Abington in the County of Plymouth Clerk do hereby certify that I am a the Treasurer of the Rev. Ezekiel Badg in the pastoral charge of the first Church in said Abington - and that I have made search into the Records of said Church so far as they have come to my hands for the purpose of ascertain- ing the Marriage of Jonathan Clark - and Hannah Clark but that no Record thereof is to be found - I further certify that the Records of said Church at and about the time the said Marriage is said to have taken place appear to be very defective.
James W. Ward -
Plymouth Co. Oct. 6. 1830.
Personally appeared the above named James W. Ward and made Oath to the truth of the above declaration by him signed - and I hereby certify that the Deponent is a Treasurer of the 1 st Ezekiel Badg - and has the custody of the Church records so far as they are known to exist.
Before Jared Whitman Just Peace

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Plymouth ss. I Jacob H Lord Register of Probate for said County do hereby certify that Jared Whitman Esq; is a Justice of the Peace in & for said County & that the several signatures to the annexed papers purporting to be his are his true & genuine signatures.
In Witness whereof I have here unto set my hand & the seal of the Probate Court for said County this twelfth day of October A.D. 1836 Jacob H. Lord

Sir
Plymouth Oct 12, 1826
Enclose herewith the pension application of Hannah Clark. The Certificate may be sent to me
Yours &c
J. H. Lord
J. L. Edwards Esq Com. of Pensions Washington

WAR DEPARTMENT.
Revolutionary Claim.
I certify that, in conformity with the 3d section of the law of the United States, of the 4th July, 1836, Hannah Clark of Massachusetts widow of Jonathan Clark decd. who was a Pirate in the War of the Revolution is entitled to receive Thirty dollars and cents per annum during the time she may remain unmarried, commencing on the 4th of March, 1831, and payable semi-annually on the 4th of March, and 4th of September.
Given at the War Office of the United States, this 25th day of November one thousand eight hundred and thirty- Six
B. V. Butler Secretary of War Ad interim
Examined and } Countersigned. }
J. L. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, March 31. 1840.
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 Jonathan Clark is borne on a Return of Capt. Benj m Lock's Company in the 37 th Reg t of foot in the Continental Army, Commanded by W m Bond L t Colonel; as a Sergeant of Boston. The said Return is signed. "Benjamin Lock Capt. Camp. Prospect Hill. October 6 th 1775."
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto affixed the Seal of the Commonwealth, the date above written.
John F. Bigelow Secretary of the Commonwealth.

Quincy, Massachusetts June 19. 1840
James L. Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Pensions Dear Sir,
Enclosed I have the honour to send you, certain Testimonials, relative to the claim of the Widow of Simon Clark for an additional Pension; by giving the same due consideration, you would very much add to the happiness of an aged and worthy lady who has experienced for years the fruition of many earthly blessings, arising from honest poverty. You will please write to me at Quincy
Very Respectfully Your obedt Servt Mrs B. Duggan

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, June 5 th 1840.
I hereby Certify, That Sherman Island is Judge of Probate for the County of Norfolk, (and he has been so for the month last past)
in the said Commonwealth, duly constituted and commissioned; and that to his acts and attestations, as such, full faith and credit are and ought to be given, in and out of Court.
In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto affixed the Seal of the Commonwealth, the date above written.
John C. Bigelow
Secretary of the Commonwealth.

Quincy Mass ts Augt 8. 1840 To J. L. Edwards Esq Commissioner of Pensions: Dear Sir,
I have the honour to acknowledge the receipt of your letter, dated 2 nd Ult o , and have in conformity to your suggestion made such inquiries and researched and collected such facts in relation to the evidence in favour of Mrs Hannah Clark widow of Jonathan Clark for an increase of her Pension as I trust will be successful. I have enclosed herewith her Pension Certificate and other testimonials. Mrs Deborah Clark one of the Deponents was a sister in law of the late Deborah Clark; she appears an excellent woman and of remarkable vigour for a nonagenarian (her 90 th anniversary). Her testimony established the proof of her Clark's residence in Boston before and at the commencement of the revolutionary War, and also of the marriage of said Clark with Hannah his widow. In conversation with Mrs Hannah Clark she informed me she resided in Boston at the period mentioned above and that one of her children was born there. James Hall Esq the other deponent is an upright and worthy citizen. The proof of Mrs Clark's being served under his father Capt John Hall in the wagon service in 1781 to the amount of £108 is clearly manifest. Submitting the whole to your consideration, with a full confidence that justice will be awarded Mrs Clark I have the honour to be very Respectfully Sir
Please direct to me at Quincy
W m B Duggan

I Bethiah Clark of Randolph in the County of Norfolk and State of Massachusetts testify and declare that I was intimately acquainted with Mr Jonathan Clark a soldier in the war of the American Revolution, now deceased, and also with Hannah Clark his widow, now of Milton and a pensioner that I was present at their wedding in Arlington and saw them married, and that they resided in Boston previous to and in the year 1775
Witness
Catharine Thayer
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand this twenty second day of July A. D. 1840
Bethiah Clark
State of Massachusetts, County of Norfolk July 22, 1840. Personally appeared the above named Bethiah Clark and solemnly made oath before me that the above declaration by her subscribed was true to the best of her belief and knowledge
Wm. Duggan
Justice of the Peace

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office July 25. 1840.
Thereby certify that at the date of the within attestation William B. Duggan was a Justice of the Peace for the County of Norfolk in this Commonwealth, duly appointed and commissioned.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto affixed the Seal of the Commonwealth the date above written.
John P. Bigelow Sec'y of } the Com'th }

I James Hall of Quincy in the County of Norfolk and state of Massachusetts, being of lawful age testify and declare that I found the annexed papers among my late father's, Capt John Hall. That the parcel numbered Two is all in the hand writing of said John Hall deceased and that the signature on parcel numbered One is his own hand writing.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand this fourth day of August one thousand eight hundred & forty. Most Wm B Duggan James Hall
State of Massachusetts Norfolk S.S. August 24 th 1840. Personally appeared the above named James Hall and made oath that the above declaration by him subscribed is true. I certify that the above named James Hall is a creditable and highly worthy and respected citizen. Wm B. Duggan Justice of the Peace

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, August 11 th 1840.
I hereby Certify, That William B. Duggan is a Justice of the Peace for the County of Norfolk,
in the said Commonwealth, duly constituted and commissioned; and that to his acts and attestations, as such, full faith and credit are and ought to be given, in and out of Court.
In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto affixed the Seal of the Commonwealth, the date above written.
John D. Sleeper Secretary of the Commonwealth.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, Boston, Aug. 13 th 1856.
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 Jonathan Clark is borne on return of Capt. Benjamin Locke's Comp. Col. Thomas Gardner's Regt. of 18 mos. men, Name borne on Coat Roll, dated, Prospect Hill, Dec. 22. 1775, as Sergt. from Boston.
Also on pay roll of Capt. Edward Cobb's Comp. Col. Edward Mitchell's Regt. from March 4. 1776 5 days, as private from Abington.
Also on pay roll of Capt. Edward Cobb's Comp. Col. Edward Mitchell's Regt. from Dec. 9. 1776, 16 days, as private from Abington.
Also on pay roll of Capt. Silas Cobb's Comp. Col. Danforth Keyes Regt. from Aug. 29. 1777, 4 mos. 4 days, as private, R. Island service.
No roll of Capt. Silas Clark's Comp. Col. Tupper's Regt. of 9 mos. men in 1779. in this office.
Also the following receipt, viz. "Braintree July 26. 1784" "Recd of John Hall One Hundred Twenty Three Pounds,

Thirteen Shillings and Two Pence in full for myself and Team in the Con- tinental Service in the year 1781.
Recd by me:
Jonathan (Clerk)
Also on account of Disbursements in Quartermaster's Department by Gabriel Hatch Dep'y Quartermaster for the States of Massachusetts, R. Island and New Hampshire John Hall as Wagon Conductor, received for services, Losses &c. June 29. 1784. Dollars. 73 29 3 / 4 - New Emission 807 dollars.
And I further Certify, That, before search made for evidence of said facts, the application hereto annexed was filed in this Office, in the form in which the same now appears; that the search was made by myself, and my clerks alone; and that said application, and the certificate above set forth, contain all the facts and circumstances within my knowledge, pertaining to the case.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto affixed the Seal of the Commonwealth, the date above written.
Francis D. Miller Secretary of the Commonwealth.

Pension Office, August 6 1836
Sir,
Jonathan Clark claimed that in April 1775 he entered the service under Capt. Benjamin Lock, in Col. Jonathan Gardner's Mass. Regt. and served 8 months; that in 1779, he enlisted under Capt. Silas Clark in Col. Tappan's Regt. and served 9 months; and that in 1781, he went into the wagon service under Capt. Hall and served 9 months. He was pensioned under the Act of 1818 at $96 a year for the 9 months service under Capt. Clark.
His widow, Hannah, was allowed under the Act of 1836, $216 66 a year for 8 months as Sergeant and 11 months as private of Infantry. Team service not allowed, because not proved.
Respy r c . R. M c Rae for Comm r .
Elijah Clark Esq. Brighton, Mass.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts County of Norfolk, ss.
I, William L. Leland, Judge of the Court of Probate for the County of Norfolk, hereby certify that satisfactory evidence has been adduced to me to prove that Hannah Clark, of Milton, in said County, a pensioner of the United States, under the Act of Congress of 4 th July 1836, as widow of Jonathan Clark, who was a pensioner of the United States, died at said Milton on the twentieth day of September, in the year 1841, and that she left at her decease Hannah Adams and Abigail Foss her only surviving children. And I the said Judge do further certify that satisfactory evidence has been adduced to me to prove that said Abigail Foss has since deceased, leaving issue and that the aforesaid Hannah Adams is now the only surviving child of said Hannah Clark.
In Witness whereof I the said Judge have hereunto set my Hand and affixed the Seal of said Court this Thirteenth day of August.

in the year eighteen hundred and fifty six
• W. H. Leland

Brighton, Mass. Nov. 28. 1886. Hon. George L. Whiting
Dear Sir, In a letter to me by the late J. Minot, Esqre. Commissioner of Pensions, of date Augt 19, int last it is stated that, " the question as to the legality of paying arrears of pension to the children of the widow of the soldier, is now being considered by the Attorney General. " This letter was an answer to a claim of the children of Mrs Hannah Clark of Massachusetts,
Will you Sir, please to inform me if any decision has been made by the Attorney Genl if there has been, what is that decision, also if there is any decision by the Pension Department on any Pension , - or Country Land Law , since January first 1886. Ever Respectfully yours Colt St. & C. Elijah Clark

Hannah Clark the Widow of Jonathan Meass
Increased July 4 1836
16 mos pri $53.33 8 mos int 40 } $93.33
a year from Feb 1831 to 20 Sep 1842 when she died ,
to deduct $76 66 / 100 a year pay to Hannah adams child
Bev 1 1/2 Elijah Clark, Brighton Mass

Brief in the case of Hannah Clark doct widow of Jonathan G. Clark Under the Act of July 4 1836
Her husband was pensioned under the Act of 1818 at $96 a year and died in 1827
He claimed to have served over two years as a soldier and teamster, of course, under the Act of 1818 he could only be al- lowed for his service as a continental soldier
She was pensioned under the Act of 1836 at $76 66 as she could not prove 2 years service as an enlisted soldier - Team service was not at that time allowed - Her papers abundantly showed that her husband was a teamster, In addition to the then showing it is now shown by record that he did render the Team service just as he claimed = I have, therefore, allowed a sufficiency of the as private of Infantry Team service to make up the two years, or 16 months as a private & 8 months as a sergeant = $93.33 less $76 66
Send to
Eliza Clark by Brighton Mass
Thornton N. Niplett Examiner

I, Hannah Adams of Milton in the County of Norfolk and commonwealth of Massachusetts, Depose and Say, that I have good reason to believe that my Mother, Hannah Clark, did not receive the full amount of Pension, for which She was entitled in consideration of the services rendered in the War of the Revolution by my Father, Jonathan Clark who was in the service of his Country for near fifteen years as I believe, which services he rendered from the Town of Abington in this County, and I request the Secretary of this State to examine the Rolls and documents in his Office, and furnish proof of all the services he rendered, and to my belief he was a resident of Boston before the revolution, & afterwards of Abington aforesaid. That he was in the service at Roxbury or Cambridge the first year of the War, was in the engagement on Bunker Hill, and was as I believe in the service at Dorchester, at Rhode Island, Saratoga & Yorktown also at West Point on the North River, was at one time a Sergeant in the Company he belonged to, have heard him speak of being in the service with Major Nash, Colonel Gains, and also was in the Wagon service in 1780 or 1781, under Capt. John Hall, of Danby, for a number of months by direction of John Hatch, Quarter Master General, Great Brit and James Kingston of Braintree, was a driver in the service at the same time my Father was in the service,
Hannah Adams
Middlesex Co. ss. May 26. A.D. 1836,
The above was subscribed to the said Hannah Adams in my presence, Elijah Clark, Justice of the Peace.

Hannah Clark 8 th 20 th Sep 1841
8 - 5 16 4 4 13 15
Hannah Adams
Mohitalla Top 2
40 3 43 40 83
80 7

Brighton, Mass. August, 14, 1886
Hon. J. Minter, Commissioner of Pensions
Dear Sir, I enclose to you herewith the claims documents of Mrs Hannah Adair, of Milton, for an increase to the pension allowable her late Mother, Hannah Clark, deceased
Respectfully yours Col. S. A. C. Elijah Clark

Comptroller's Office Jan'y 13, 1837
Sir:
Hannah Clark, widow of Jonathan, M ch ; Oct 4 July 1836, died 20 Sept. 1842, & her pension has been paid in full to that date.
Very Resp. W m J. ston Auditor
Geo. C. Whitney Esq. Commr. of Pensions.

Pen Off. January 12/1836
Sir Please state when Hannah Clark of Mass. was last paid $76 66 a year under the Act of 1836.
R. D. Atkinson Esq. Thos. Cluett
D'plitt
Respectfully J. C. Clark Ch of Clk

Brigston, Mass. December 11 th 1856 Hon. George C. Whiteing Commissioner of Pensions.
Dear Sir, On the 28 th of Nov r . I addressed a letter to you, referring to a letter from J. Minot, then Commissioner of Pensions, as follows. In a letter to me, by J. Minot, Commissioner of Pensions of date August 19 th inst last, it is stated that the question as to the legality of paying arrears of Pensions to the children of the widows of Revolutionary Soldiers, is now being considered by the Atty General. This letter was in answer to a claim of the children of Mrs. Hannah Clark of Massachusetts, deceased. Will you Sir, please to inform me if any decision has been made by the Atty General, if so, what is that decision, also if there is any decision made at at the Pension Department, on any pension , or bounty land here, different from any before Jan y . 1 st . 1856 th . It is important that I should know of any late decision made by the Department.
Yours Respectfully Col. Rev. A. Church Elijah Clark

Hon. J. Minot, Commissioner of Pensions
Brighton, Mass. Augt. 1 st , 1856
Dear Sir, I herewith enclose the power of Attorney of Mrs. Hannah Adams, only surviving child of Jonathan and Hannah Clark, deceased, and request to be informed under what officer, and for what services, Jonathan Clark, then a resident of Abington, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, claimed and was allowed a pension under Act of 1818, also, for what services, and under what officer, Mrs. Hannah Clark, widow of said Jonathan Clark was allowed her pension which she received at her death under the Act of July 4, 1836, at the time of her decease she resided in Milton, Massachusetts.
Henry Rootes Agent 66 St. J. C. Elijah Clark

Clark dec 1878
Jonathan Clark '75 8. Benj Lock s. 79 9 Clark Fappu. 81 Halls Wagon Company Abbingtor Mefs.
Mr. Clark Supp. dec
8. Lock Sergeant 9 Clark s. 3 Partridge 60 d annu 9 Mr. Hall. M 31 62
  8 mo sugar 75  40    2 - mi - 76  6.66    9 " " 79  30.00    19 =  76.66  

Brighton. Mass. d July, 1856
Hon. J. Minot, Commissioner of Pensions.
Dear Sir.
Will you please to inform me for what service, and under what officers Jonathan Clark, of Abington, County Plymouth Massachusetts, was allowed a pension under the Act of 18 March, 1818. He died in 1827.
Very Respectfully Yours Col. S. H. D. C. Elijah Clark

Brighton, Mass. March. 2 d 1857.
Hon. George L. Whitney Commissioner of Pensions.
Dear Sir, - I enclose to you herewith, additional evidence in support of the claims of the children of Elizabeth Kingsbury, deceased, formerly widow of Abel Wolbrook, late of Braintree, Mass. This roll of Team service, not only affords proof one part of the steam service rendered and claimed of Abel Wolbrook ; but also of Jonathan Clark's, service as Teamster. This claim recently allowed to the children of Mrs Hannah Clark widow of Jonathan Clark and I desire that this evidence may be noted & referred to Mrs Hannah Clark's pension claim, also
Henry Dootz Barn Abt. S. V. & C Elizabeth Clark

Increase reported to the agent 13 Aug 1840.
Elijah Clark by 24 1856 Same Aug 1856 - Same Aug 1856 -
Massachusetts. 260.
Hannah Clark, widow of Jonathan Clark, dec. a pensioner At 18 Mar 1818, who died on the 28 July 1827, of Plymouth the State of Mass. who was a privt Sgt in the Company commanded by Captain Pattridge of the regt commanded by Col Tupper in the Mass. line for 8 mos. Sgt 11 mos. private
Inscribed on the Roll of Massachusetts at the rate of 76 Dollars 66 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Increased from $30.
Certificate of Pension issued the 13 day of August 1840, sent to William B. Dugan, Esq. Quincy, Mass.
Arrears to the 4th of Mar 1840 $690.00 Semi-annual allowance ending 4 Sep 40 38.33
Deduct former payments $728.33
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act July 4, 1836, Section the 3a }
Recorded by D. M. Cundy, Clerk, Book A. Vol. 1. Page 55.

Nov 1878, enlisted in 1779 in Col. John Clark's Co 1st Inf'try Reg't - served 9 mos & 20 days that 9 mos in the Wagon Train -
20 July 1880 - 10 1/2 months and Clark & Wagon
Apr 1 1878 - Apr 78 Capt Bony Lock, Col. Smoot Garrison - 8 mos - 79 - Capt Silas Clark 1st Inf'try - 9 mos '81 Capt Hove Wagon Train 9 mos

Hannah Clark wid of John Mass
Increased from $30 per ann. Allow 8 mths 87 50 2 " for 76 9. " 79 19 m. $76.66 per ann.
W Dugan Esq. Quincy Mass.

W. B. Duggan 2 July 1840
Massachusetts 260
Hannah Clarke
of Plymouth in the State of Mass. who was a prisoner in the Corps commanded by Captain Patridge of the regt commanded by Col Tupper in the War his widow of Jonathan Clarke see late a private in the Revolution
Increased to 19 months
Inscribed on the Roll of Mass. at the rate of 30 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
One to $76.66
Certificate of Pension issued the 28 day of Nov. 1836 and sent $76. Dowd Plymouth Mass
Arrears to the 4th of Sept 1836 $115.00
Semi-ann. allowance ending Mar 37 15.00
$150.00
Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1833.
Recorded by W. B. Duggan Clerk, Book 1 Vol. 1 Page 47
100 35

I, Hannah Clarke of Milton in the County of Norfolk and Commonwealth of Massachusetts Do on my oath testify and declare, that I am the widow of Jonathan Clark who was a Pensioner under an act of Congress, as will appear by the record of a certificate at the War Office given November 28, 1836 in my favor as the widow of said Jonathan Clark, conformably with the 3 d Section of the Law of the United States of July 4, 1836 granting me the sum of $30 per annum. I hereby certify that my late husband performed the following named service and period of service in the war of the Revolution for which I have never been allowed (except as above) and which is the object of my my supplementary Declaration to wit. With Capt Cook of Mendon, now West Cambridge Massachusetts Eight Months. With Capt Silas Clarke nine months; - with Capt Partridge of Duxbury three months. With Capt John Hall of Braintree, Mass ts nine months. Besides serving a period of time not recalled, as the servant of Lord Sterling at Saratoga. She therefore desires to refer to the Massachusetts Documents understood to be at the War Office, Washington in proof of the material facts and particulars of said periods of her late husband's Service.
Hannah Clarke Commonwealth of Massachusetts County of Norfolk ss. May 29 th 1840 Then personally appeared Hannah Clarke a true copy to the truth of the above declaration by her subscribers Before me J. Selawee. Judge of Probate Thebe C Vincent Thomas S. Shaw

Know all men by these presents. That I, Hannah Adams of Milton in the County of Norfolk and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, of lawful age, only surviving child of Jonathan & Hannah Clark, do hereby for myself and in behalf of the children of my late sister, Melatiah H. Wood, deceased constitute and appoint Elijah Clark of Brighton, Massachusetts my true and lawful attorney to prosecute any claim that I may have on the General Government, by reason of a Pension not fully allowed to my late Mother, Hannah Clark, a devoted Revolutionary Pensioner of the United States, and that may be due, and I hereby authorize the said Clark, to examine all proper documents, relating to the pensions allowed to the said Jonathan Clark, my father, who was a Pensioner of the United States, under the act of Congress passed in 1818 also the papers by which Hannah Clark my late mother was pensioned under the act of Congress July 4, 1836, and to do in all respect as I would do myself in prosecuting a claim for an increase of Pension. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal at my place of residence in Milton County and State aforesaid. This thirty first day July A.D. 1836.
Signed & sealed in presence of Wm B. Duggan } Justice of the Peace
Hannah Adams
County of Norfolk, ss. On this 31 st day of July A.D. 1836, personally appeared Hannah Adams, well known to me, to be the daughter of Jonathan and Hannah Clark, and acknowledged the above power of attorney to be her act and deed. Before me, Wm B. Duggan } Justice of the Peace.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, Boston, August 1, 1856
I Hereby Certify , That at the date of the attestation hereunto annexed,
W m Duggan Justice of the Peace for the County of Norfolk
in the said Commonwealth, duly commissioned and constituted; and that to his acts and attestations, as such, full faith and credit are and ought to be given, in and out of Court.
In Testimony of Which, I have hereunto affixed the SEAL OF THE COMMONWEALTH, the date above written.
A. D. Merrill Secretary of the Commonwealth.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, Boston, August 13 th 1856
I Hereby Certify, That at the date of the attestations hereunto annexed. Wm B. Duggan was a Justice of the Peace for the County of Norfolk, and Joseph D. Russell a Justice of the Peace for the County of Plymouth
in the said Commonwealth, duly commissioned and constituted; and that to their acts and attestations, as such, full faith and credit are and ought to be given, in and out of Court.
In Testimony of which, I have hereunto affixed the SEAL OF THE COMMONWEALTH, the date above written.
J. D. Russell Secretary of the Commonwealth.

Hannah Clark R Dyer
20 Sep 1841-
Hannah Adam 1!
Hannah's Wife 2 (Dead)
Children

Extracts from the Records of the Town of Abington, County of Plymouth, State of Massachusetts. "1775. Memorandum. About April or May or June Jonathan Clark and his family removed from Boston to Abington not warned out because the State Act was in force"
"1780 Jan'y 18 th Gave Jonathan Clark an order for one hundred and fifty pounds in part for his serving a soldier nine months in the Continental Army. £150. (w 1779?)"
"May 31 st 1780. Gave Jonathan Clark an order for one hundred and fifty pounds which sum with Four hundred & Fifty he has already received is in full for his serving nine months as a soldier in the Continental Army in the year 1779 & 1780." £150."
The above extracts are from the Selectmen's Book of Records
Attest: J. P. Howland, Town clerk. Abington July 9 th . 1856.
"January 18 1780 Paid Jonathan Clark the sum of one hundred & fifty pounds in part for his services as a soldier in

General Washington army for nine months £ 150. -
"June 3. 1780. Paid Jonathan Clark the sum of one hundred and fifty pounds in full for his nine months service in the Continental Army in the year 1779 & 1780. - £ 150. -"
I, Freeman P. Howland, above named depose & say that I hold the Office of Town Clerk in the Town of Abington, in the County of Plymouth & State of Massachusetts, and have the Records of said Town in my custody and keeping; and that the fore- are true going extracts from the original Record Books of the Selectmen and of the Town Treasurer, and I also certify that there does not appear to be any record of any other Jonathan Clark residing in Abington, or belonging to said at that time.
Freeman P. Howland,
Town Clerk of Abington,
Plymouth ss. July 9th. 1856.
Then personally the above named Freeman P. Howland & made oath that the above certificate by him made & subscribed is true, & the words "are true" were interlined before signing & making oath.
Before me,
Joseph D. Bramhall
{ Justice of the Peace

Jonathan Clark I Jonathan Clark of Abington in the County of Plymouth and Commonwealth of Massachusetts in the seventy second year of my age depose testify set forth and declare that I was a soldier in the revolutionary war with Great Britain on the continental establishment and that I enlisted in April 1775 into Capt Benjamin Locks company and Col Jonathan Gardner's regiment and Massachusetts line and served at Prospect Hill in Cambridge eight months near Boston, and then returned home, and afterwards in the year 1779 I enlisted into Capt Silas Clark's company and Col Tupper's regiment in the same line and marched to West Point and served therein nine months and then returned home, and afterwards in the year 1781 I enlisted into the waggon service into  the Capt Hall's company and served therein nine months, which time I served faithfully and was honorably discharged. I had a Discharge but have lost it. Jonathan Clark
Sworn to April 1. 1818

1893 Jan 3 visit to DeW Rowland. Roxton Mass. H.
1893 May 19 visit to above. H.
94 Apr. 21 - visit to J. H. Wardle city
Feb. 19/93 visit to Chas. H. Howland, 10 D. W. Howland, 8 Commercial St., Boston, Ma. Feb. 29/96 Soldier pensioned to Miss Russell & Clapham, Knoxville, Tenn. Mel.
Feb. 17-1897 - History to Miss. Emily A. Crafts. Roxbury, Mass.
Nov. 13/97 Mrs. Hattie R. Littlefield Brockton, Mass.
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 27296
Leah Clark
Widow of
Leah Clark
Priscilla Clark
Act July 4 " 86
Index: Vol. 8 , Page 140
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Hannah Clark decd Widow of Jonathan Clark
Inc? July 4 1836
16 mos pri $53.33 3 / 4
8 mo last 40 $43.33
A year from March 1831 to 20 Sep 1841, when she died .
Pay to Hannah Adams! Deduct $76 66
Heir to Elijah Clarke Daughter Mrs

A. Alington M.P.
April 1 1818 - Jonathan Clark, enlisted into the Land Service in 1779 in Cap Silas Clark's Co. Col Tupper's Brigs Regt - Served 9 months. He afterwards served 9 months in the Wagon Service - *
July 20 1820 - Served under Cap Silas Clark 10 1/2 months
  x Apr 1775 under Cap B. Lock, Col Dan d Gardner's Regt -  8 mos    1779 " Silas Clark  9 "    1781 Wagon Service under Cap Hall  9 "  
Hannah Clark Dies 20 Sep 1841
Hannah Adams
11/2/22

Allow further Learner Service, but not as a form of unknowledge JW

  (4 October 1836)  Second with Captain Lock  8 months    " " "  " Silas Clark  9 "    " " "  " Partridge  3 "    " " "  " John Hall  9 "  
  Captain Benjamin Lock  1775-  8 mos  Levy    " David Cobb  1776   500/mi    " " "  "   16. "  
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  8 mos Levy 1775-  $40     9 " Pri 1779  $30     2 " " Pri   6.66 2/3    21/30 = Cobb   2.31  
  12 =  40  } P    3 =  10    16 mo 1 =  3 33 1/3    8 =  40     $93.33 1/3   

O. W. & N. DIV. P.S.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
WASHINGTON, D. C., May 5, 1893.
Sir:-
Referring to your request for a statement of the military history of Jonathan Clark, a soldier of the Revolutionary War, you are advised that such a statement was forwarded to you from this Bureau on January 3, 1893. If the same has not been received a duplicate will be furnished.
Copies of the papers on file in his pension case cannot be furnished.
Very respectfully,
Acting Commissioner.
Daniel W. Howland, Esq.,
Hotel Oxford,
Boston, Mass.

8 Commercial Street,
Boston, Jan. 15, 1895.
Commissioner of Pensions, Department of Interior, Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir,—
On April 21st. last, you were so good as to furnish Col. Wm. H. Wardle, chief clerk of The Census Bureau, with a report setting forth in detail the services of Jonathan Clark, of Abington, Mass. who was a soldier in The War of The Revolution in various Massachusetts regiments.
I will very much esteem it if you will send me a copy of this report for a descendant of his, Mr. Charles Warren Howland, of Boston.
I beg to inclose an envelope addressed to Mr. Charles W. Howland in my care.
Your obedient servant,
D. W. Howland

L. W. B. W. 27396.
This Bureau can furnish the military record of only such Revolutionary soldiers as were pensioned or whose widows were pensioned for their services.
Such of the original muster and pay rolls of the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812 as are now in the possession of the Government are on file in the Record and Pension Office, War Department. Original rolls and other records pertaining to service in the Revolutionary War may also be found on file in the archives of many of the original States.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
WASHINGTON, D. C.,
O. W. & N. DIV.
REVOLUTIONARY.
November 13, 1897.
Madam:-
Replying to your request for information concerning Jonathan Clark, a soldier of the Revolutionary war, you are advised that he made an application for pension in April, 1818, at which time he was 71 years of age and residing at Abington, Mass., and his pension was allowed for thirty months and twenty-one days' actual service as a private and sergeant in the Mass. troops, Revolutionary war; a part of the time he served under Capt. Lock and Col. Gardner. He enlisted at Boston, Mass.
His widow, Hannah, made application and received a pension for the service of her husband as above set forth.
Very respectfully,
Acting Commissioner.
Mrs. Hettie Russell Littlefield,
29 Waverly St., Brockton, Mass.

DAUGHTERS OF THE REVOLUTION
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
State Society Office Room 823, Tremont Building
BOSTON
January 30. 1897
To the Commissioner of Pensions Pension Bureau. Washington D.C.
Sir
Will you please send me a Pension Certificate for services rendered in the Revolutionary War, by Jonathan Clark. He was born in Abington Mass. in 1737; was a citizen of Boston; and died (place unknown) in 1827.
I am told that "after the War he received a Pension which was transferred to his widow at his death".
I shall be very greatly obliged for all the information you can give me in regard to him, from your records,

DAUGHTERS OF THE REVOLUTION
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
State Society Office Room 823, Tremont Building
BOSTON
I enclose herewith a two cent postage stamp in payment of the postage, and if there is any charge will you kindly let me know, and I will remit promptly.
Yours respectfully
Miss Emily A. Crafts State Registrar Mass. Society D.R.
779 Huntington Ave.
Roxbury, Mass.

Hotel Oxford. Boston 18 March 1893.
To The Commission of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Sir:-
May I ask you to kindly furnish me with a copy of the service record in the War of the Revolution, of my Great Grandfather - Jonathan Clark - of Abington Massachusetts. He served in a Mass ts regiment during the war, was pensioned, and

the pension continued to her widow Hannah G. Clark.
I will feel highly obliged for a full record, and most gladly forward my cheque for any clerical service necessary.
Faithfully yours, Daniel W. Howland,

Hotel Deford. Boston. 10 May 1893.
D. H. 20 MAY 12 1893 CHIEF'S DESK D. J. Murphy Esq. Acting Commissioner. Department of the Interior. Washington D.C.
Sir:-
I am greatly indebted for your courteous favor of 5 th inst. replying to my request of recent date for a statement of the Military Record of Johnathan Clark a soldier of the Revolutionary War - from Abington, Mass ts - May I so far have passed upon your

goodness as to request that I may be favored with a duplicate of the paper of record sent me Jan'y. 3, 1893.
My reason for troubling you, is, that my office with entire contents, were destroyed by the great fire in this city, in March last.
Very respectfully yours,
Daniel W. Howland,

Hotel Oxford. Boston, 19 Dec r 92.
Sir:-
Will you kindly inform me the rank, record of service, etc., of Johnathan Clark, an ancestor - and Revolutionary Pensioner - Pension after his death, continued to his widow Hannah Clark. -
Johnathan Clark was of Plymouth County, Mass.
but it is said by tradition fought at Bunker Hill, - and later under Putnam. - He therefore may have enlisted under Connecticut Command.
Any information granted by your department will be gratefully acknowledged.
Your obedient servant. Daniel W. Knowland.
To the Chief Clerk. Bureau of Pensions. Department of Interior, Washington, D.C.

Brockton, Mass. Nov. 2, 1897.
Mr. H. Clay Evans: Dear Sir, —
Yesterday I found in the Archives Room, State House, Boston, Mass. a list of revolutionary pensioners among whom is Hannah Clark aged 93. (list made and published in 1840.) Hannah Clark was the wife of Jonathan Clark of Braintree, Mass. married to him Feb. 18 th 1769. I wish the revolutionary war record of Jonathan Clark. Please forward the same to me and greatly oblige, (Mrs.) Nettie Russell Littlefield 29 Warily St. Brockton Mass.

Hotel Oxford, Boston. 29 Decr 92.
Sir:-
Sometime since I wrote you for information. to which communication I am without the favor of a reply. - I fear therefore my letter may have miscarried. -
I wish to ask if you will furnish me with a copy of the war record.
or the command - in which my Grand Father. Jonathan Clark. served. - who was a Revolutionary Pensioner. His Pension having continued to his wife Hannah Clark - after his death.
They were of Duxbury or Abington, Mass. but it may be he served in a Connecticut Regiment under Genl Putnam. -
I wish particularly

to know his rank, and to what Regiment he was attached,
Yours faithfully,
Daniel W. Howland

February 17, 1897.
Madam:
Replying to your request for information concerning the military record of Jonathan Clark, a soldier of the Revolutionary War, you are advised that he made an application for pension in April, 1818, at which time he was 71 years of age and residing at Abington, Mass., and his pension was allowed for thirty months and twenty-one days' actual service as a private and sergeant in the Mass. troops, Revolutionary War; a part of the time he served under Capt. Lock and Col. Gardner. He enlisted at Boston, Mass.
Very respectfully,
Acting Commissioner.
Miss Emily A. Crafts, 779 Huntington Ave., Roxbury, Mass.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
O. W. & N. Div.
BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
P. S.
M. E. C.
WASHINGTON, D. C., April 27, 1894.
My Dear Colonel:-
Referring to your personal request for further information bearing on the military services of Jonathan Clark, a Revolutionary soldier, I have the honor to advise you that a further examination of his pension papers has been made and it appears that during his service in Col. Tupper's regiment, in 1779, he marched to West Point, New York, and there served out his term of enlistment, which was for nine months. No further particulars of this service are given, neither are there any particulars of his service mentioned while serving under Col. Keyes and Capt. John Hall.
His certificates of discharge are not on file with the papers.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.
Col. James H. Wardle,
Chief Clerk Census Office,
Department of the Interior.