Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 14485, Dwelly Clapp, Mass.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Mass.
Clapp, Dwellly Rachel
W 14485
CONTENTS

Massachusetts.
15754
Dwelly Clapp,
116
of Scituate in the state
who was a private in the regiment commanded by Colonel H. Jackson of the Massachusetts line, for the term of 18 months.
scribed on the Roll of Massachusetts
at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on
the 27. of April, 1818.
Certificate of Pension issued the 10. of Nov r 1819 and sent to Nahum Mitchell, Judge, South Bridgewater, Mass
Arrears to 4th of Sept r 1819. $130.13.
Semi-annual pay ending 4. March 48.00
16 mo. \frac{8}{30} } 1820. $278.13.
{ Revolutionary claim, Act 18th March, 1818. }
15-75-4

Massachusetts 1132
Rachel Clapp
widow of Dweley Clapp
who died on the 22. June 1879 of Plymouth Co. in the State of Mass. who was a Private in the company commanded by Captain Turner of the Reg't, commanded by Col. Jackson in the Mass. line for 18 months Mass
Inscribed on the Roll of Massachusetts at the rate of 60 Dollars Costs per annum. to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 11 th day of July 1837 and sent to J. N. Lord Plymouth, Mass.
Arrears to the 4th of March '37 360.00 Semi-ann. allowance ending 1 st Sep. " 30.00 $390.00
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act July 4, 1836, Section the 3 — }
Recorded by D. Brown Book A. Vol. 1 — Page 55 Clerk.
date of death not on AB

Dwelly Clapp Scituate Ms
Col. Jackson's Majr. Us Regt.
1782 - 10 mos. -
27 th April 1810.
The testimony of an officer assigned as to service.
Providence - Mitchell
Adm. 1812 Matthews

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS.
On this ss. 27 th 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 Dwelly Clapp of Scituate aged fifty six years, resident in the said Circuit, who being by me first duly cautioned 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 served 18 months in the last 3 years service in said war in Col. H. Jackson's  Tuckerman's (the 9 th ) Reg t in the Mass. Line & in Capt. Thompson's  Thompson's Comp y . /See his said Declaration enclosed/
{ In this, as well as other cases, where I suppose the claimant's name will be found on the Rolls, I have not required all the  him him to produce his testimony in their power — }

And I do certify that the said Clapp is poor and needs the assistance of his country for support —
also And I, the said Judge, do certify, that it appears to my satisfaction, that the said Dwelly Clapp did serve in the revolutionary war, as stated in the preceding declaration, against the com- mon 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 cer- tificate 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

Dwelly Clapp Scituate

I Dwellie Clapp, of Situate, in the County of Plymouth, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, In the fifty seventh year of my Age, depose set forth and declare, that I was a Soldier in the War of the Revolution, in the Continental establishment. — that I entered the service in the Year One thousand Seven hundred and Eighty two, in Capt n Thays Company, in Colonel Henry Jackson Company Regiment, in the Massachusetts line, for eighteen Months, and served to the end of the War, faithfully, the service was performed chiefly on West-point. at the end of my service I had a regular discharge, which I have since lost. And I further declare that from my reduced circumstances, I need the assistance of my Country for Support. — I was in no particular battles. Isaac Keith of Bridgewater was an orderly Sergeant in the same regiment, I cannot now recollect any other soldiers or Officers living, who can testify to my service; and I have no further evidence of my services in my power.
Dwellie his + Clapp or rather signed mark
Sworn to and subscribed in my presence Apl 27. 1818.

U9358 Rachel Clapp wid of Dudley Mass.
Adm o for 18 mo $100. per ann. commencing March 4 1839.
Mass Coal line Col. Jackson } Col. Tunnes }
JA Lord Plymouth Mass John D Adams Drewett

State of Massachusetts County of Plymouth ss.
On this fourth day of October A.D. 1836, personally appeared before the Court of Probate in and for said County of Plymouth Rachel Clapp, a resident of Scituate in the County and State aforesaid aged seventy five 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 th 1836. That she is the widow of Dwelly Clapp, late of said Scituate deceased who was a private in the Army of the Revolution, in the fall of the year 1780, or 1782 he enlisted for three years or during the war, and I well recollect he served one year and a half, and then obtained a person to take his place, one Benjamin Elmes, who served out his term. The said Dwelly Clapp at first marched to West Point, and was afterwards stationed at several places, but do not now recollect their names, nor can I now remember the officers under whom he served.
She further declares that she was married to the said Dwelly Clapp in the fall of the year seventeen hundred and eighty one or two , and will recollect that she was married the evening after said Dwelly Clapp enlisted into said service; that her husband died in the month of June eighteen hundred and nineteen, and that she has remained a widow ever since that period, as will more fully appear by reference to the proof hereto annexed.
She further declares that said Dwelly Clapp applied for a pension under the act of Congress 1818, and a certificate was obtained, but he did not himself live to draw his pension, but it was received up to the time of his death by Charles Turner the Administrator of his estate,
her Rachel X Clapp mark
Sworn to & subscribed the day & year first above written Before me & I certify that said Rachel Clapp is a credible person
Wilkes Wood Judge of Probate for the County of Plymouth
Plymouth ss. I Jacob N. Lord Register of Probate for said County do certify that Wilkes Wood Esq. is Judge of Probate for said County & that the foregoing is his true and proper signature & the foregoing contains the original declaration, made, subscribed & sworn to by Rachel Clapp 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 fourth day of October A.D. 1836.
Jacob N. Lord

July 11, 1931
Mrs. R.B.Anderson Portage Montana
Rev. & 1812 War Section REH. De
Dear Madam:
You are advised that it appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W.14485, that Dwelly Clapp , while residing in Scituate, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, enlisted in 1782, and served eighteen months as a private in Captain Thorp's Company, Colonel Henry Jackson's Massachusetts Regiment.
He was allowed pension on his application executed April 27, 1818, at which time he was in the fifty-seventh year of his age and resided in Scituate, Massachusetts.
He died June 22, 1819.
The soldier married in 1782, the evening after he enlisted, day and month not stated, Rachel, her maiden name not given. They were married by Nathaniel Clapp, a Justice of the Peace, no relationship to soldier shown.
Soldier's widow Rachel, was allowed pension on her application executed October 4, 1836, at which time she was aged seventy-five years and resided at Scituate, Massachusetts.
There are no further data as to his family.
The above history which was also furnished you on January 31, 1931, is that of the only soldier named Dwelly Clapp found on the Revolutionary War records of this office.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator.

February 4, 1931
Mrs. G.W.Rogers 512-2nd Avenue North Great Falls, Montana
Rev.& 1812 Wars Section EEL
Dear Madam:
You are advised that it appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W.14485, that Dwelly Clapp, while residing in Scituate, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, enlisted in 1782, and served eighteen months as a private in Captain Thorp's Company, Colonel Henry Jackson's Massachusetts Regiment.
He was allowed pension on his application executed April 27, 1818, at which time he was in the fifty-seventh year of his age and resided in Scituate, Massachusetts.
He died June 22, 1819.
The soldier married in 1782, the evening after he enlisted, day and month not stated, Rachel, her maiden name not given. They were married by Nathaniel Clapp, a Justice of the Peace, no relationship to soldier shown.
She was allowed pension on her application executed October 4, 1836, at which time she was aged seventy-five years and resided at Scituate, Massachusetts.
There are no further data as to his family.
In order to secure the date of last payment of pension and possibly the date of death of Rachel Clapp, widow of Dwelly Clapp, W.14485, you should address the Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, Washington, D.C., citing all of the following data:

Rachel Clapp, widow of Dwelly Clapp, Certificate No. 1132, issued July 11, 1837, rate $60 per annum, commenced March 4, 1831, Act of July 4, 1836, Massachusetts Agency.
Very truly yours
E. W. MORGAN Acting Commissioner.

January 31, 1931
Mrs. Robert B. Anderson Portage Montana
Rev.& 1812 Wars Section HEL
Dear Madam:
You are advised that it appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W.14485, that Dwelly Clapp, while residing at Scituate, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, enlisted in 1782, and served eighteen months as a private in Captain Thorp's Company, Colonel Henry Jackson's Massachusetts Regiment.
He was allowed pension on his application executed April 27, 1818, at which time he was in the fifty-seventh year of his age and resided in Scituate, Massachusetts.
He died June 22, 1819.
The soldier married in 1782, the evening after he enlisted, day and month not stated, Rachel, her maiden name not given. They were married by Nathaniel Clapp, a Justice of the Peace, no relationship to soldier shown.
She was allowed pension on her application executed October 4, 1836, at which time she was aged seventy-five years and resided at Scituate, Massachusetts.
There are no further data as to his family.
Very truly yours
E. W. MORGAN Acting Commissioner.
Date of Milton's death not on ATB

Dec. 28, 1925.
Mrs. H. A. Coleman, Bingham, Me.
Madam:
I have to advise you, that you are herewith furnished the history of the only Dwelly Clapp, found on the Revolutionary War records of this Bureau.
From the papers in the pension claim, W. 14485, it appears that Dwelly Clapp, while residing at Scituate, Plymouth County, Massachusetts enlisted in 1782, and served for eighteen months as a private in Captain Thorp's Company, Colonel Henry Jackson's Massachusetts Regiment
He was allowed pension on his application executed April 27, 1818, while living at Scituate, Massachusetts, aged fifty-six years. He died June 22, 1819.
He married in 1782, the evening after he enlisted, day and month not stated, Rachel, whose maiden name is not on record. She was allowed pension on her application executed October 4, 1836, while living at Scituate, Massachusetts, aged seventy-five years. There is no further data on file as to family.
Respectfully,
E. W. Morgan, Acting Commissioner.

Portage Montana. July 3, 1931.
E. W. Morgan Acting Commissioner Bureau of Pensions Washington D.C.
Dear Sir,
Received your reply to my letter of May 30, 1931. I see I made a bad mistake. The name was Dwelly Clapp I left out the "l". The one I am looking up is Dwelly Clapp 5 born in Scituate Mass. in 1741. It seems there is a mistake someplace. The history says Dwelly Clapp born 1741 served in the Rev. War and was pensioned for life. I am trying to join the D. A. R. and two have already gone in on this, my line. Now they say they question his service and it is up to me to prove he was in the war before they will accept my papers. The very same one that has been excepted twice before. I have written to Mrs Josiah A Van Osdel Registrar General, N. S. D. A. R. and asked her if she could help me but she did not seem to be able to. Do not know what to

do so that I would write to you and see if you could find any record of this Dwelly Clapp.
If you could answer this night away I would appreciate it very much. Thanking you kindly I am respectfully
(Mrs) R. B. Anderson
Portage Montana

MRS. J. M. KEITH STATE REGENT 119 DALY AVE. MISSOULA
MRS. C. S. PASSMORE STATE VICE-REGENT 717 WEST GRANITE ST. BUTTE
MRS. RUTLEDGE PARKER STATE SECRETARY R. F. D. NO. 3 MISSOULA
Daughters of the American Revolution State of Montana
MRS. FRED WOODSIDE STATE TREASURER 435 S. RIFE ST. DILLON
MRS. G. W. ROGERS STATE REGISTRAR 512 2ND AVE. NORTH GREAT FALLS
MRS. C. O. SEDGWICK STATE HISTORIAN KALISPELL
MRS. S. L. KLEVE STATE LIBRARIAN 817 8TH AVE. HELENA
Bureau of Pensions Washington D.C.
Dear Sir: —
If Dwelly Clapp of Scituate, Mass. received a pension, will you please send me his war record with name of wife or wives with dates of b. death and marriage, and names of children. I wish this in- formation for a D.A.R. appli- cation blank.
Sincerely Yours,
Mrs. G. W. Rogers. # 512- 2nd Ave North.

Postage Mont. Jan 14, 1931
Director of Pension Bureau Washington D. C.
Dear Sir,
My name has been excepted by the D. H. R. In tracing my ancestry I find that I haven't complete information on Dully Clapp . I understand that he was born in 1741 and served in the Revolutionary war and drew a pension.
Would please send me all the information you have concerning Dully Clapp and ancestors. Thanking you kindly I am,
Respectfully (Mrs) Robt. B. Anderson

Bingham, Me. Nov. 4, 1925.
Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:-
Can you tell me if one Dwelly Clapp, of Scituate, Mass, who was born August 12, 1741, and was supposed to have served in the war of the Revolution, received a pension for his services? If so will you send me whatever paper it is you send showing that he applied for and received a pension?
Sincerely,
Mrs. H. A. Coleman

J. B. Clapp Commercial St., store previous history within. J. H. D. June 18/90 1925 Dec. 28. Visit to Mrs. H. A. Coleman au 1927 Jan. 15-Visit to Sarah R. Stoddard au. See letter in Nathaniel Bates B. B. H. 479-100 1931-Jan 31-Visit to Mrs R. B. Anderson - E. Ed. 1931-July 11-Visit again fur. Mrs R. B. Anderson E. Ed.
Rev WIDOW, &c.
59 Do of
File No.
14485
Beachel Clapp
Widow of
Dwelling Clapp
Prv. Rev. War
Act:
July 4 th 1836
Index:—Vol.
a
, Page
134
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Dwight Lapp Mass. Oct. 1898 when paid last,
NB 6
" Died June 22, 1819. Paid as appears by Roll in 2 nd Comp t off. Am

I James Southworth, Clerk of the town of Scituate hereby certify, that it does not appear by the Records of said town that the marriage of Dwellay Clapp late of Scituate, deceased to Rachel Clapp of said Scituate his widow, was recorded, then in, And I further certify, that said records dated 50 and 60 years ago are imperfect in that respect from that fact, it is presumed that the Clergymen and Magistrates of that time neglected to make their returns.
James Southworth Town Clerk
I, Samuel J. May, Pastor of the Church in the 2 d Parish of Scituate, Mass, hereby certify that I have examined the Records of said parish, and that I cannot find any mention of the marriage of Dwellay Clapp and Rachel, now his widow. But the records both of the Church and parish are very imperfect.
Samuel J. May.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts,
Plymouth ss. June 6. 1837. Then the above named James Southworth and Samuel J. May made oath that the affidavits by them subscribed are true. Before me. Ebenezer T. Fogg - Just peace,
And I further certify that the said James Southworth and Samuel J. May are credible persons - Ebenezer T. Fogg - Just peace
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Plymouth ss. I Jacob H. Lord Register of Probate for said County do hereby certify that Ebenezer T. Fogg Esq is a justice of the Peace in & for said County & that the above are his true & genuine signatures.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & the seal of the Probate Court for said County this twentieth day of June A.D. 1837
Jacob H. Lord

I Lot Litchfield of Scituate in the County of Plymouth and State of Massachusetts on oath testify and say, that I was personally acquainted with Dudley Clapp late of said Scituate deceased, that he died about seventeen years since, that he left Rachel Clapp his Widow, who has never since married, and further saith not, Lot Litchfield
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Plymouth ss. Octo. 4. 1836 Then the above named Lot Litchfield made oath that the above statement by him subscribed is true
Before me Ebenezer J. Fogg-Justice
And I further certify that the said Lot Litchfield is a credible person -
Ebenezer J. Fogg - Just Justice

I James Lincoln of Scituate in the County of Plymouth & State of Massachusetts, aged eighty four years, a Revolutionary Pensioner under the act of Congress 1818, on oath testify and say that I was personally acquainted with Dwellly Clapp late of said Scituate deceased. That in the year 178 or 1782 as I think, I was one of a class (as it was then called) that hired the said Dwellly Clapp to enlist as a private in the war of the Revolution, and that he did so enlist for the term of three years or during the war, that he immediately marched to headquarters and as I think was attached to Col. Jonathan Turner's Company. Our agreement with him was to pay him $100 in advance which we did; and at the expiration of two years we were to pay him another $100, and we made him the second payment but how long he served I am unable to say but think it was until the peace or cessation of arms. And this is the same Dwellly Clapp that obtained a certificate for a Pension under the act of Congress 1818 and died about seventeen years since. The said Dwellly Clapp left a widow Rachel Clapp now living in said Scituate and she has never since been married. And the evening after the said Dwellly Clapp enlisted into said service he was married to the said Rachel Clapp by Nath l Clapp Esq r a justice of the peace, now deceased, I myself was at said wedding and witnessed said marriage. Further saith not. James Lincoln
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Plymouth ss. Sept 21. 1836 Then personally appeared the said James Lincoln and made oath that the above affidavit by him subscribed was true.
Before me - Ebenezer T. Fogg - Just peace.
And I further certify that said James Lincoln is an credible person -
Ebenezer T. Fogg

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Plymouth Yr. I Jacob H Lord Register of Probate for said County do hereby certify that Ebenezer T. Hogg Esq is a Justice of the Peace in & for said County & that the signatures to the annexed papers, pur- porting to be his are his true & proper signatures In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & the seal of the Pro- bate Court for said County this fourth day of October A.D. 1836.
Jacob H. Lord
James Lincoln

Acron Reg t . M c Kinry Lieut. Windsor
Hon. Col. Nathan Mitchell Esq a .
Bridgewater, Mass.

Situate Oct 13 th 1819.
Hon Sir -
Daniel Clapp told me that he enlisted in 1782, " for a class, in Situate, for three years, in 1801 this was renewed " by Benjamin Elms taking his place, passed muster at Boston, Col o " Perkins muster master - joined the 7 th Mass Regt Col o Folsom " at New Windsor, Capt o Thompson's Company - M c Kinstry Fuller Prescott Major of the Regt. whole service performed at New West point
I apprehend no further evidence can be obtained - Henry Elms has been dead several years - We can get more testimony from members of the class, who knew said Clapp, but I suppose it need not be
Your Humble Servant Chas Turner -
Hon ble Nahum Mitchell Esq r

We Nathaniel Brooks Gentleman, aged Sixty four years, and Lazarus Bowker, Yeoman, aged Seventy five years, both of Scituate, in the County of Plymouth, and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Testify and declare, that we belonged to a Company in the Town of Scituate, for hiring a man to serve for three years, in the Army of the United States, the last time said Town was classed for the purpose of hiring men we think in the Winter of 1781. 1782. That in the Spring of 1782, said Company, of which we were members, hired Druely Clapp of said Scituate, as a soldier, for three years, immediately on our contracting with him, he said Druely was married & left Scituate for Boston to be married; and marched for the Army; and in 1783 said Clapp returned to Scituate, and we have no doubt that he served more than twelve months, in the Army, but not being present, we were not eye witnesses of his services. Nath l . Brooks
Lazarus Bowker
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Plymouth ss. Oct r 13 th 1819. Then personally appeared Nathaniel Brooks & Lazarus Bowker, & made solemn Oath, that the above declaration, by them subscribed is true in all its parts, to the best of their knowledge and belief. Before me Chas t Turner J. of Peace.
This Certifies that the above named Nathaniel Brooks, & Lazarus Bowker are men respectable for probity & property, and of undoubted veracity.
Chas t Turner
The above named Charles Turner is a respectable magistrate in this County and a late Member of Congress for Plymouth District Mass. and the foregoing is his hand writing Nathan Mitchell Judge

James Burrell of Scituate, in the County of Plymouth, & Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Ninety One Years of Age, Testify & declare that I served in Col d Fuggens Regiment & Capt n Jones Turner Company, in the United States service in the years 1781 & 1782, and left the Army in the Spring of the year 1783 - when I left the Army, I was a Soldier in Dwyly Clapp's, of said Scituate was a Soldier in Col d Jacksons Regiment, & Capt n Tharps Company; a short time before I left the Army I saw said Clapp; at what time said Clapp joined said Reg t & Company I am not able to state
his James Burrell Mark
Plymouth ss. May 31 st 1819. Then the above named James Burrell, personally appeared, and made solemn Oath, that the above declaration, and statement, by him subscribed, is true. Before me Chas s Turner J d Peace.
This Certifies that the above named James Burrell, has, thro' a long life, supported a Character for strict sobriety, inflexible justice, unadulterated veracity & steady habits.
Chas s Turner
The above named Charles Turner is a respectable Magistrate in Plymouth County Mass. & a late member of Congress from this District. and the above is his hand writing
Nahum Mitchell: Judge