Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 16723, Benjamin Conant, Mass.

SERVICE
Mass
Conant, Benjamin
NUMBER
S 16723
CONTENTS
carded

21. 1852 Maine
Benjamin Conant of Harney in the State of Maine who was a Private in the Coast Comm. by Captain Allen of the Regt. commanded by Col. Bailey in the Matinees line for 2 Years — — — — —
Inscribed on the Roll of Maine at the rate of 80 Dollars — — — Cents per ann. to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 24 day of Oct 1833 — — — and Sutto J. G. Gole Paris
Arrears to the 4th of Sep '33 $ 280 Semi-ant. allowance ending 4 Mrs  20 $300
Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832 Col. Bailey Cle Recorded by Book E Vol. B Page 8

STATE OF MAINE.
COUNTY OF Orford ss.
ON this 21 st day of September A. D. 1832, personally appeared in open Court, before the Court of Probate now sitting, Benjamin Conant — a resident of Turner — in the county of Orford and State of Maine, aged 76 years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth, on his oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress, passed June 7, 1832. That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers, and served as herein stated. That his first service was as Rowley near Boston , in the Massachusetts State troops , and that he enlisted therein May 1. 1775, as a private soldier, in a company under the command of Capt. James Allen in Col. John Bailey's regiment for the term of eight months , and that he served through his said enlistment which expired the last day of Dec. same year. That he next engaged & enlisted, as a private soldier in the Continental Army, under the same Capt. Allen , and in Col. Simeon Bailey's regiment, in June or July 1776, for the term of Six months , and was then stationed about 3 weeks in the City of New York , then removed out of the City about three miles, and afterwards moved to White Plains where we had a battle with the enemy the last of October same year, and were camped above White Plains for the residue of our term of enlistment which I served through. That he was next again, as a private soldier (in 1779) in the Continental service at West Point for the term of Nine months , in Captain Luther Bailey's company, and Col. John Bailey's regiment, and that for this service alone he was placed on the Pension Roll under the act of 1818, and struck off in 1820. See proof in the Department of this nine months. That he next again enlisted and served Six months in the Continental Army under the same Capt. Bailey & Col. Bailey and was then stationed at Staten Island until they went into winter quarters at West Point , where they were discharged in Dec 1780. The only written discharge he rec d was from this campaign, which was signed by Lt. Col. Brave Bedlow , Col. Bailey being absent from his command; That he handed said discharge to Judge Sarris of the then District Court of Maine in 1818. and that he has not seen it since. That he was born in Bridgewater, Massachusetts , Augt. 29. 1756, and that in that town a record of his age can be found; and that he lived there when he first engaged in the service of his country. — see affidavit of Jacob Leonard , Abel Kinsley & Daniel Kinsley annexed.
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.
Sworn to, and subscribed, the day and year aforesaid.
Benjamin Conant
Before
Stephen Emery, Judge

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 above applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states, said applicant adducing, in corroboration of his own declaration, the depositions of Jacob Leonard, Azel Hinsley, & Daniel Hinsley, all on oath duly administered - also his original pension certificate - all which are herewith annexed.
Stephen Emery, Judge
I Joseph G. Cole Register Clerk 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 Benjamin Canan for a pension.
IN testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this 21 st day of September A. D. 1832.
CLERK.
Joseph G. Cole Register

Benjamin Conant
N o 10468-
[Signature]
Turner $108
not entitled
May 19
6

STATE OF MAINE.
Oxford ss. At a Circuit Court of Common Pleas begun and holden at Paris within and for the county of Oxford on the fourth Tuesday of July and by adjournment A. D. 1820. before the Honorable Judah Dana Judge of said Court.
On this 25th day of July In the year above written, personally appeared in open Court, the same having "the power of fine and imprisonment," and being a Court of Record for said county of Oxford. Benjamin Conant aged 63 years, resident 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. as a private in the company commanded by Capt. Luther Bailey in the Regiment commanded by Colonel Bailey in the line of the State of Massachusetts on the Continental Establishment, as is more particularly mentioned and described in his original declaration, made on the 14th day of June A. D. 1818, and on which said declaration his Certificate of Pension, numbered 10460 was granted. 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; that my occupation and ability to pursue the same, together with the number and other particulars of my family, are in fact and in truth as is particu- larly described below, also subscribed by me.
Benjamin Conant
Sworn to and declared, on the 25th day of July A. D. 1820.
BEFORE
Judah Dana
Judge of said Court.
SCHEDULE of the real and personal estate, (necessary clothing and bedding excepted) belonging to me the subscriber, viz:—
Real estate to wit. thirteen acres of land - a right in a dwelling house consisting of two rooms and an entry way - one barn thirty by thirty six feet in size
Personal Estate to wit -
3 Cows - 2 Yearlings - 2 Swine - 2 Calves -
Earthen & Crockery Wares - valued at 4.00
Iron & Brass do " " 7.00
Wooden do " " 1.00
8 Iron Chairs & 2 Tables
Benjamin Conant.

SCHEDULE of the family residing with me Benjamin Conant — who by occupation am a farmer — which I am not able to pursue by reason of  the Rheumatism
   NAMES. AGES. Capacity of each to contribute to their support.     Elizabeth my wife 61 years not able to labour but a small proportion of her time by reason weakness of stomach  Benjamin Conant   
Oxford ss. I Thomas Clarke Clerk of the Circuit Court of Common Pleas for said county of Oxford do hereby certify, that the foregoing oath, and the schedules 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 one hundred  sixty eight — dollars and  $168.00
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court on this 28th day of July — A. D. one thousand eight hundred and twenty
Thomas Clarke
Clerk of the Circuit Court of B.P. for said county of Oxford

BRIEF in the case of Benjamin Cozart  of Turner in the State of Maine  (Act 7th June, 1832.)
 1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? Open Court  2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?  3. How old is he? 76 years  4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed. 
   Period. Duration of Service. Rank. Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served.   Years, Months, Days.     May In 1775 8 As a Private Gen. Col Allen Col Bailey   July 1776 6 " " " Col Cary   1779 x 9 " Col Bailey Col Bailey   6 " " " "  
 5. In what battles was he engaged? None  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? On a farm in Maine  7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditional evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? By living witnesses  8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? Correct 
I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
* was in the pension roll of 1818 - see Certificate annexed
Nathan D. Butts Examining Clerk.

February 25, 1926
Mrs. Albert B. Clark 83 Franklin St., Lee, Mass.
Madam:
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim S. 16723 it appears that Benjamin Conant was born August 29, 1756 in Bridgewater, Plymouth County, Massachusetts.
While a resident of said Bridgewater he enlisted May 1, 1775 and served eight months as a private in Captain James Allen's Company, Colonel John Bailey's Massachusetts Regiment.
He enlisted in June or July 1776, served six months as a private in Captain James Allen's Company, Colonel Simeon Cary's Massachusetts Regiment and was in the battle of White Plains.
He enlisted in 1779 and served nine months as a private in Captain Luther Bailey's Company, Colonel John Bailey's Massachusetts Regiment.
He enlisted, served six months as a private in Captain

Luther Bailey's Company, Colonel John Bailey's Massachusetts Regiment and was discharged December 18, 1780.
He was allowed pension on his application executed June 17, 1818 while a resident of Turner, Oxford County, Massachusetts.
In 1820 he referred to his wife Elizabeth aged sixty-one years. There is no further data on file as to his family.
In 1832 he was still living in Turner, Massachusetts.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.
Date of death not in file

16.723 INVALID.
1936-Feb. 28-Heir. to Mrs. Albert B. Clark MNF
File No. 16.723
Benjamin Constant
Prv Pres Wre
Act: June 7 th 82
Index:—Vol. 1 , Page 439
[Arrangement of 1870.]

10. 468
Me Maine
Benjamin Conant of Turner in the Dist of Maine who was a private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Bayley of the Mass line, for the term of nine months .
Inscribed on the Roll of the Dist of Maine at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 17 th of June, 1818
Certificate of Pension issued the 10 th of May 1819 and payable to Mrs. E. D. Conant Paris, Maine .
Arrears to 4th of Mar 1819 . 8 mo. 14/30/4.  68.76 Semi-ann. all'ce ending 4th Apr 1819 . 118.00 $116.76
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
Discontinued.

Wolfian sent to Thomas Clark 19 October 1870.
Paris Mainz.

MRS. ALBERT B. CLARK 83 FRANKLIN STREET LEE, MASS.
Feb. 23-1926
Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.C.
My dear Sir -
Much more than a month ago, I wrote to you asking for the Pension record of "Benjamin Conant who applied for a Pension in 1820 and his claim was allowed." He "turned out at alarm at Lexington in Capt. Nathan Mitchell's co." also served in other battles. I have the application papers for the Daughters of the American Revolution all made out for a friend, except a copy of Pension from Bureau. Therefore, could you answer my question very soon? Thanking you for your kindness in hurrying this matter along - and thanking you for your kindness in the past -
I am Very truly yours Lillian A. Clark.

MRS. ALBERT B. CLARK 83 FRANKLIN STREET LEE, MASS.
Jan. 18-1926.
Mr. Winfield Scott Commissioner of Pensions
My dear Sir -
Will you kindly mail me as soon as possible a copy of the application for a pension (or any information) in regard to Benjamin Conant b. 1756 Bridgewater Mass. d. 1836 Turner Me. He applied for a pension in 1820 and the claim was allowed - He served under Capt. Nathan Mitchell at the Lexington alarm. Thanking you for your kindness I am Very truly yours
Lillian A. Clark Registrar D.A.R.

Maine Benjamin Conant
Old papers under act of '18 wanted -
A Sept. '19
Sept. 1819
70 P. m. 2 1/2
J. G. Cole Esq. Paris Maine

BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims, of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of Benjamin Constant Turner Maine which require further proof or explanation.
I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides? u II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides? u III. If the applicant did not make the declaration in the county where he resides, is there any reason assigned for his not doing so? IV. Has the declarant mentioned the period or periods of the war when he served? u V. * Has he mentioned with precision the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled? u VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations? u VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832? u VIII. Has the Court given their opinion? u IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate? u X. Is the Clerk's seal affixed? And if so, has it a device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal? u

XI. Has the applicant obtained the evidence of a clergyman and another respectable citizen as to their belief respecting his age and the general belief in his neighborhood relative to his revolutionary service? n.o.
XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it? n.o.
XIII. If the applicant has no documentary evidence, and has not obtained the testimony of at least one living witness, has he stated in his declaration that such proof cannot be had?
XIV. † If the applicant's name is not found on the rolls of military service, has he produced a witness or witnesses as to his service? u.
If he has produced direct proof as to service, has the magistrate who administered the oath, certified to the credibility of the witness or witnesses? u.
Has the proper officer certified to the official character and signature of the magistrate as the regulations direct? H
XV. Does it appear from any of the papers that the witness was in such a situation, or of such an age, as to have a personal knowledge of the applicant's service? u.
XVI. ‡ Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct? u.
XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And, if not, which of them is not so answered?
EXPLANATORY NOTES.
* QUERE V. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words:
“Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service, but according to the best of his recollection he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades; For _____ year _____ months, and _____ days, I served as a _____ For _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____; and for such service I claim a pension.”

It is important in all cases to determine with precision the period for which each applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable. Some persons who apply for pensions merely state they served two years in the militia, &c. without specifying the tours; the names of the officers, and other particulars respecting their service. This form of a declaration is highly objectionable. It must in every case be clearly shewn under what officers the applicant served; the duration of each term of engagement; the particular place or places where the service was performed; that the applicant served with an embodied corps called into service by competent authority; that he was either in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil pursuit.
‡QUERE XIV. Proof of Service.
In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses, who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimants entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
‡QUERE XVI. Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other paper authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the ends of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.
In every case where the clerk of the court, or other certifying officer, has no public seal of office, the certificate of a member of congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should accompany the papers.

Benjamin Conant. private Col Bailey's Regt. Mass Line 779-9 months - disch: 17 th June 1818
On role
Benj a Conant

I Benjamin Conant of Turner in the County of Oxford Commonwealth of Massachusetts yeoman, on oath declare that I served as a private soldier in the Army during the War of the Revolution on the conti- nental establishment and in the Massachusetts Line for the term of two years and longer at different periods - that I enlisted into said service at Roxbury near Boston, in the month of April or May in the year seventeen hundred & seventy five into a Company commanded by Captain James Allen belonging to the Regiment commanded by Col. John Bailey for the term of eight months which term I served through, being engaged in various duties in and about Roxbury & Dorchester Heights & at the end of said term was discharged by the said Captain Allen. —
After this I served another term of six months at New York under the same Captain James Allen and being discharged I again enlisted into a Company com- manded by Captain Luther Bailey of the Regiment commanded by Col. John Bailey at Bridgewater in the

County of Plymouth & Commonwealth aforesaid for the term of nine months and immediately marched with said Company to West Point where I was employed and thereabouts, being frequently detached on different duties till the expiration of my said period of enlistment and was then discharged — After this I served another period of four months & eighteen days and was discharged by Lieut. Col. Ezra Badlam on the 10 th day of December A D 1780 —
I further declare that I am a resident Citizen of the United States of America, that I am not bound on any pension list of the said United States and that by reason of my reduced circumstances in life I am in need of assistance from my country for support —
June 17. 1842
Benj a Conant

I Elneger Perkins of Hiram in the County of Oxford and state of Massachusetts testify and say that I was in the continental service in the revolutionary war, and served with Benjamin Conant, (the within named applicant) in Capt. Luther Baileys company, Col. John Baileys regiment and to my certain knowledge said Benjamin Conant served as a private soldier in said company in the army of the United States on the continental establishment nine months in the year 1779 and 1780, and to the best of my recollection it was called the nine months service.
Elneger Perkins
Asseverated June 30th 1818. The aforesaid deponent sustains a good character as it respects truth and veracity. Was examined, and cautioned and sworn agreeable to law, to the deponent aforesaid by him subscribed. —
Before me Alexander Greenwood Justice of the Peace
We the Subscribers Selectmen of the town of Turner in the County of Oxford & Commonwealth of Massachusetts, hereby certify that in our opinion, Mr. Benjamin Conant of this town, is, by reason of his reduced circumstances in life, in need of assistance from his country for support. —
Joseph Bonney Alden Blossang
Turner April 10th 1818

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
MAINE DISTRICT, ss.
To Alexander Greenwood of Hebron
in the District of Maine
GREETING.
WHEREAS, at a special District Court of said United States for the Maine District, holden at Paris in said District, on the seventeenth day of June in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and eighteen  Benjamin Conant of Sumner in said District presented an application to the Judge of said Court, setting forth that he served as a private  soldier in the war of the revolution, on the continental establishment against the common enemy, and requesting that an enquiry may be instituted into the circumstances of his case, and that such further proceedings may be had touching the premises as are prescribed by An Act of Congress passed March 18, 1818, entitled "An Act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the revolutionary war," in order that he may be placed on the Pension List of said United States:—And whereas in the course of the examination here had, it appears that the testimony of sundry persons, who served with the applicant in the revolutionary army, at present residing in or near the town of Hebron aforesaid, is necessary and material in support of said application:—
THEREFORE, to the end that the testimony aforesaid may be had, and by virtue of the power vested in this Court by the laws of the United States, you or either of you are hereby appointed and authorized, at the proper expense of the applicant, to take the depositions of such persons as he may cause to come before you, touching the application aforesaid, and in particular as to the time when the applicant entered the service, the time and manner of his leaving it, the company, regiment and line to which he belonged, and whether the service was performed on the continental establishment or in the militia of either of the States; and such depositions, when taken, and your certificate of the administration of the usual oath and of the credibility of the deponents, together with this Dedimus Potestatem, you will certify and return to the Judge of said Court without unnecessary delay.
GIVEN under my hand and seal at Paris in said District, the day and year first mentioned.
Albion H. Parris
Judge of the United States in and for the District of Maine.

I, Thaddeus Pratt of Hebron in the county of Litchfield on oath declare, that I was in the continental service in the revolutionary war and served in the same company & was associated with the above named Benjamin Bassett during his service of nine months above men- tioned; and to my certain knowledge said Bassett served said term of nine months as he has stated in the above declaration by him subscribed.
Thaddeus Pratt

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
MAINE DISTRICT, ss.
BE IT REMEMBERED, That on the seventeenth day of June in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and eighteen, personally came Benjamin Conant the applicant named in the papers hereunto annexed, and after being duly cautioned and examined, made oath that the several statements by him made in the annexed application, signed in my presence, are wholly true.
And the said applicant further offered in evidence the affidavit of Thaddeus Pratt, made and signed in my presence; and the deposition of Elenyer Perkins, taken before Alexander Greenwood, a respectable magistrate, appointed by Dedimus for this purpose; also the certificate of Joseph Bonney & Alden Blossom, municipal officers of the corporation, to which said affidavit belongs, relating to his circumstances in life; all hereunto annexed
And it appearing to me in the examination here had, that the several persons above named are credible witnesses, I do hereby admit the annexed declarations as evidence, and certify the same as being satisfactory proof to me that the said Benjamin Conant the applicant, served as a private soldier in the revolutionary war, against the common enemy, for the term of nine months and days in continuation on the continental establishment. And I do further certify, that from the declaration of the applicant made before me, under oath as aforesaid, it does appear that in consequence of his reduced circumstances in life, he is in need of assistance from his country for support; all which I do hereby certify and transmit to the Secretary of the Department of War, agreeably to the provisions of an Act of Congress, passed March 18, 1818, entitled "An Act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the revolutionary war."
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused my Official Seal to be affixed the day and year first mentioned.
Alcison L. Paris
Judge of the United States in and for the District of Maine.

I Jacob Leonard of Bridgewater in the County of Plymouth and State of Massachusetts being seventy four years of age, do testify and say that I served in different capacities during the whole of the Revolutionary War - That in the year 1775 I was a musician in the company of which James Allen was Captain and Jacob Allen and Perry Waterman were Lieutenants in Col. John Baileys regiment - That I served eight months in said Company at that time and was stationed at Roxbury near Boston That I was well acquainted with Benjamin Conant then of Bridgewater aforesaid and now a resident in the Town of Turner in the State of Maine an applicant for a pension under the act of Congress passed at their last session and I distinctly recollect that said Benjamin Conant served in the same Company as a private with me during the whole of the said term of eight months.
I further testify that in the year 1779 I was stationed at West Point and I well remember that the aforesaid Benjamin Conant was a private in Captain Luther Baileys company and Col. John Baileys regiment, that said Company was stationed at West Point and that said Conant served the term of nine months.
Jacob Leonard

Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Plymouth County ss — Bridgewater September
3 d 1882 Then the within named Jacob Leonard personally appeared before me Artemas Hale a Justice of the Peace for said County of Plymouth and made oath to the truth of the within affidavit by him subscribed —
And I further certify that said Jacob Leonard is a man of good character that his testimony is entitled to full credit
Artemas Hale Justice of the Peace
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
I, W. B. Thomas Clerk of the Judicial Court for the County of Plymouth hereby certify that Artemas Hale Esquire before whom the foregoing affidavit was sworn is a Justice of the Peace for the County
of Plymouth and that his name thereto subscribed is his true and proper signature
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the Supreme Judicial Court on this Thirteenth day of September in the year of our Lord one Thousand eight hundred and thirty two
W. B. Thomas

Israel Kinsley of Ellinot in the County of Cumberland and State of Maine, aged seventy two years and upwards, do testify and say, that I was a soldier in the army of the American Revolution and in the service of the United States, and while in the American Army of that period, I knew as a private soldier therein, Benjamin Constant now of Turner in the County of Oxford in said State, but then of Bridgewater in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and he then served with me in a company under the command of Capt. Luther Bailey, in Col. John Bailey's Regiment for the term of Six months in the year 1780, and we were then stationed in New Jersey. —
State of Maine.
Offord U.S. Sept. 12. 1882. Then personally appeared the abovenamed Israel Kinsley and made oath to the truth of the foregoing affidavit by him subscribed, before me; and I further certify that the said Kinsley, is well known to me, as a man of truth. —
William K. Foster Justice of Peace

STATE OF MAINE.
OXFORD COUNTY, ss.
I, RUFUS KING GOODENOW, Clerk of the Judicial Courts in and for said County of Oxford, hereby certify, that William R. Porter
whose genuine signature is annexed to the foregoing Deposition of
Asahel Hinsley is a
Justice of the Peace in and for said County of Oxford.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of office, this 10th day of October in the year A. D. 1832
R. Goodenow
{ Clerk of Oxford. County Courts.

I Daniel Kinsley of Minot in the County of Cumberland and State of Maine, aged Seventy three years and upwards do testify and say, that I was a Soldier in the army of the American Revolution and in the Service of the United States, and while in the American Army of that period, I knew as a private soldier there in, Benjamin Conant most of former in the County of Oxford & said State, but then of Bridgewater in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and he there served with me in a company under the command of Capt. James Allen in Col. Simeon Carys Regiment for the term of Six months in the year 1776, and we were then stationed in New York Daniel Kinsley,
State of Maine
Cumberland ss Sept. 14 th 1832. Then personally appeared the above named Daniel Kinsley and made oath to the truth of the foregoing Affidavit by him subscribed before me, and I further certify that the said Kinsley is well known to me as a man of truth, -
Asaph Howard Justice of the peace

State of Maine. Cumberland County, ss.
I Edm D Vaughan, Clerk of the Courts of Cumberland County certify, that Asaph Howard is a Magistrate as within, and that the foregoing signature purporting to be his is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my Seal of Office, and subscribed my name, this eighteenth day of October, in the year 1832. Edm D Vaughan

Benjamin Corant
Payable semi-annually. The first payment on this Certificate will be made on the 4th of September next, in Portland , at the Cumberland Bank
Recorded

War Department.
REVOLUTIONARY CLAIM.
I CERTIFY that, in conformity with the Law of the United States, of the 18th of March, 1818,
Benjamin Conant — late a private in the Army of the Revolution, is inscribed on the Pension List, Roll of the District of Maine Agency, at the rate of Eight dollars per month, to com- mence on the seventeenth day of June , one thousand eight hundred and eighteen .
GIVEN at the War Office of the United States, this — tenth day of May — one thousand eight hundred and nineteen.
J. L. Edwards, in the absence and on behalf of the Secretary of War.

Benjamin Coanty, Application for Pension.
16798
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