Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 17,900, Isaac Coffin, Mass. N.H.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Mass.
Coffin, Isaac
S. 17900
N.H.
CONTENTS
carded

2496 Maine ✓
Isaac Coffin Alfred in the State of Maine who was a Private in the Co. H th commanded by Captain Bagdow of the Reg t commanded by Col. Seamus in the Mass ts for Troops N.H. for 10 m th
Inscribed on the Roll of Maine at the rate of 33 Dollars 33 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 28 th day of Feb y 1832 and sent to B Palmer, Kennebec Me
Arrears to 4th of Sep r 1832 $ 49.99 Semi-annual allowance ending 4th Mar. 1833 16.66 $ 66.65
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Erastus D. Willock Clerk, Book F Vol. 1 st Page 52

Maine District
Special District Court of the U. States Hennebunk August 7. 1832
On this seventh day of August aforesaid personally appeared in Open Court before the District Judge —
Isaac Poffin a resident of Alfred, in the county of York in the 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 th 1832 —
That he served as herein stated.
I enlisted into the service early in May 1775 in Capt. Joshua Bragdon's company of York. for eight months, in Col. James Scammon's Regiment, and served out the full period of my enlistment, we were stationed at Cambridge in the state of Massachusetts, and were engaged principally in erecting works of defence round about Boston, on the seventeenth of June 1775 the day of the battle of Bunker Hill, our Regiment did not arrive in time to take part in the engagement. At the expiration of our services we were discharged, the last of December of that year.
Soon after my discharge from Col. Scammon's Regt. I returned to Cambridge Mass. and enlisted and served two months, until after the British left Boston on the 19 th of March 1776 I served mostly in Capt. Oliver Bruntin's company, in a New Hampshire Regiment then at Cambridge, I do not recollect the other officers, my term of service in this engagement having expired I again returned home. I think I have always had the good of the American people at heart, I rejoiced in taking up arms in their cause; it certainly was the cause of the weak, against the strong, of power against right, I felt so proud in being a soldier in such a cause — but soon after my return home I became deeply convicted of sin, I was brought to see and believe
in Jesus —

That war was against the divine command. I joined the Society of Friends called Shakers, in Alfred, when I was twelve and have ever since been a humble, though perhaps an unworthy member, I have been told that the country wish to give to those who were in its service, if it be their will to bestow upon me, so far as it will enable me to be more useful in charities to the poor and needy around me it will be acceptable —
I was born in Andover Mass. in 1756 — have resided at Alfred in Maine, about sixtyseven years.
The undersigned relinquishes every claim to a pension or annuity except the present, and he declares that his name is not on the pension roll of any agency in any state.
Affirmed to, and subscribed the day and year aforesaid, before
Asahel Wain
Judge of the United States District Court
We the said Court do hereby declare their opinion that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier and served as he states.
John Nussey Clerk of the District Court of the United States for Maine District do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of said Court in the matter of the application of Isaac Coffin for a pension
And that Barnabas Salmer Esquire who took the annexed deposition of Pendleton Emmons is a Justice of the Peace duly qualified and that his official attestations are entitled to full faith and credit
In testimony whereof I have hereto set my hand a seal of office this seventh day of August 1832
John Nussey Clerk

I Pendleton Emmons of Lyman in the County of York & State of Maine do testify & declare that am acquainted with Isaac Coffin of Alfred in said State a revolutionary soldier. That he enlisted in Capt Bragdon Company of Militia & Col Scammons Regt in the year 1775 for the term of eight months & served his time out. Said company was stationed at Cambridge in the State of Massachusetts. I further certify that I am eighty seven years of age — Attest John Herrick Pendleton Emmons 3 his mark
State of Maine
York ss
Augt 7-1832
Subscribed and
sworn to before me
Damaris Paine
Juror of the Paine
I certify that Andrew Pendleton Emmons the above named deponent is a respectable & credible witness.
Damaris Paine
Juror Paine —

I John Holmes U.S. Senator residing in the town of Alfred & within two miles of Isaac Tiffin with in named do hereby certify that I am well acquainted with him said Tiffin who has subscribed the within declaration that I believe him to be seventy six years of age; & that he is reputed & believed to be in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the revolution & that I concur in this opinion Aug. 22 1832 J. Holmes
Subscribed & sworn to the day & year aforesaid
I Benjamin J. Herrick Sheriff of the county of York and residing in the town Alfred. do hereby certify that I am well acquainted with Isaac Tiffin of the society called Shakers and who has affirmed to the annexed declaration in order to obtain a pension. that I believe him to be of the age he represents (viz 76) and that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the revolution, and I am of that opinion - I believe him strictly a man of truth. Aug 22. 1832. Benjamin J. Herrick
Sworn to and subscribed the day & year aforesaid
See Pears -

State of Maine.
York ss. I William Cutter Allen Register of the Court of Probate for said county of York, hereby certify that William A. Hovey Esq; is Judge of the Court of Probate aforesaid and that the within signatures purporting to be his are genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal official this twenty-second day of August A.D. 1832.
Wm. Cutter Allen Register of Probate.
4697 Isaac Coffin
about
private 16 m o
33.33
$ 33.33 55
B Palmer

4.697-

BRIEF in the case of  Isaac Coffin  of  in the State of  (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.     In 1775 8 As a Private Gen. Col Scammon's Regt Col. Magoon's Co   76 2 Col Bunker's Co 4  
5. In what battles was he engaged? 6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Alfred 7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditional evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? 8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect?
I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
Erast D. Bullock Examining Clerk.

September 9, 1932.
BA-J/ADY XXXXXXXXXXXX Isaac Coffin, S.17900
Mrs. M. D. Galbreath, 47 Dinsmore Avenue, Crafton P. O. Pittsburgh Pennsylvania.
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter relative to one Isaac Coffin, a soldier of the Revolutionary War.
The data contained herein are obtained from the papers on file in the Revolutionary War claim for pension, S.17900, based upon his military service in that war.
Isaac Coffin was born in Andover, Massachusetts, in 1756, day and month not stated.
He enlisted early in May 1775 in Captain Joshua Bragdon's Company, Colonel James Scammon's Massachusetts Regiment and was discharged the last of December 1775. Soon after this service he enlisted and served two months in Captain Oliver Buntin's New Hampshire Company.
He was allowed pension on his application executed August 7, 1832 while a resident of Alfred, York County, Maine, where he had lived about sixty-seven years.
There are no family data.
This is the history of the only Isaac Coffin of Maine that is found on the Revolutionary War records of this office.
Very truly yours,
Date of death not on A.D.
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator.

Veterans Administration
Washington D. C.
I would like to have a copy of any records of services of Isaac Coffin Coffin of Sanford X York Co. Maine; born 1756 died after 1840 at Lyman York Co. Maine.
I want to find the names of his children particularly if he had a daughter Nancy.
I enclose a self addressed envelope & would appreciate any help you may give me.
Sincerely
Mrs M. D. Galbreath 47 Lewismore Ave Crafton P.O. Pittsburgh Pa
Aug 29-1932 8 th env. inc. OK. me

14900 INVALID.
File No. 17,900
Isaac Coffin Pre War
Act: June 7 th 92
Index:—Vol. 1 , Page 440
[Arrangement of 1870.]
1932 Sept. 9. Hist. to Mrs. M.D. Hallworth assy.