Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 43409, Edward Cumpston, Mass.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Cumpston, Edward or Crumpston
S. 43 409
CONTENTS

17496 R  New York
Edward Crampton, Schoharie Co. in the state of New York who was a Captain in the regiment commanded by Colonel Grafton of the Mass line, for the term of three years.
30 28  2
scribed on the Roll of New York at the rate of 20 Dollars per month, to commence on the 29 of th December 1819
Certificate of Pension issued the 10 of June 1820 and sent to A Crookshanks Esq. Esperance, New York
Arrears to 4th of March 1820 $ 17. 54 Semi-ann. all'ce ending 4 Sep 1820, 48.
2 mo 9/31 $ 65 54
{ Revolutionary claim, { Act 18th March, 1818. }
43. 07 12.0  163 87  40 3.87

5650. Edward Gumpston, Capt.
Schoharie County, N.Y. Col: Greacon's regim t . Massachusetts,
1777 to 1780.
 2 yrs 3 mos
29. December, 1819.
found on the rolls.
 The judge is desired to certify, that he is satisfied the applicant is in reduced circum- -stances, and needs the support of his country.
 Olney Briggs, Judge.
A. Crookshank, ag t .
Esperance, N. Y.
~ Rec d 19 th Jany. 1820.

State of New York
Schoharie County ss.
On the 27 th day of December 1819 before me the subscriber one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas in & for the said County of Schoharie in the State of New York personally appeared Edward Campston Aged sixty four years resident in the town of Schoharie in the County of Schoharie aforesaid, who being by me justly sworn according to law, doth, on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the provision made by the late act of Congress entitled "An act to pro- vide for certain persons engaged in the land naval service of the United States in the Re- volutionary War." That he the said Edward Camp- ston received a Commission as an Ensign and served under the said Commission in the Army of the Revolution in a Regiment common- ly called Colonel Paterson's in the Massachusetts line in the year 1775: but the prior time he served under the said Commission he does not recollect. That while acting as Ensign as aforesaid in the year 1775 or 1776 he received a Commission as Lieutenant and adjutant in a Regiment commanded by Colonel Gration in the Massachusetts line and that in the month of November 1777 he was advanced to the Captaincy by virtue of a Commission of Cap- tain given by General Gates to him and that he continued in the service until the 24 th of March 1780 - the said Captain's Commis- sion was renewed by the Continental Congress on the 29 th day of September 1779. And was discharged from the service at Morristown on the said 24 th March 1780 - and that he was in the battle of Saratoga

near the Cedars in the province of Lower Canada at that time the Americans were under the command of General Arnold and was then taken a prisoner by the enemy and returned to the American army after a captivity of above ten days - was also present at the capture of Gen. Burgoyne at Saratoga
And that he is in reduced circumstances and often in need of the assistance of his country for support - and that he has no other evidence now in his proof of his said services, except his commission of Capt ain, dated 29 th September 1779 and his discharge thereof
Edward Cumpton Sworn to & declared before me the day & year aforesaid - Olney Briggs
I Olney Briggs Judge as aforesaid, do certify that it appears to my satisfaction that the said Edward Cumpton did serve in the revolutionary war as stated in the preceding declaration against the common enemy, and I now transmit the proceedings and testimony taken & had before me to the Secretary for the Department of War, pursuant to the directions of the aforementioned Act of Congress Dated October 29 th 1814 - Olney Briggs

Clerks Office
County of Schenectady S. I John Grant Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas in and for said County, Certify that Olney Briggs, Esquire, whose name is subscribed to the taking of the foregoing declaration and Certificate, was at the time of taking the same one of the Judges of said Court; And that I am acquainted with his hand writing and verily believe the name of Olney Briggs subscribed thereto is in his proper hand writing.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my name and affixed the seal of said Court this 8 th day of January 1820
John Grant, like
I Olney Briggs Judge &c as aforesaid do further certify that, from an examination of the said Edward Cumpton on oath, as otherwise and from a personal knowledge of his character & circumstances, am perfectly satisfied that the said Edward Cumpton is in reduced circumstances and needs the support of his country Olney Briggs - Dated Schenectady 15 May 1820.

43 409
INVALID.
Reog
File No. 18.409
Edward Penpston
Capt Stev Mar
Act: 18 th March 18 th
Index:—Vol. B , Page 106
[Arrangement of 1870.]

THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA IN CONGRESS ASSEMBLED
No. 34
To Edward Clayton Esdaile  Greeting . We, Reposing especial trust and confidence in your Patriotism, Valour, Conduct, and Fidelity, DO by these presents constitute and appoint you, to be a Captain in the 3 d  Massachusetts Regiment, in the Army of the United States, to take rank as from the 1 st day of November 1777. You are therefore carefully and diligently to discharge the duty of Captain by doing and performing all manner of things therein belonging. And we do strictly charge and require all Officers and Soldiers, under your command, to be obedient to your orders, as Captain. And you are to observe and follow such orders and directions, from time to time, as you shall receive from this, or a future Congress of the United States, or Committee of Congress for that purpose appointed, a Committee of the States, or Commander in chief for the time being of the Army of the United States, or any other your Superior Officer, according to the rules and discipline of War, in pursuance of the trust reposed in you. This Commission to continue in force until revoked by this, or a future Congress, the Committee of Congress forementioned, or a Committee of the States.
Entered in the War Office and examined by the Board
Attest Ben Stoddert
Secretary of the Board of War
Witness His Excellency Samuel Huntington Esquire President of the Congress of the United States of America, at Philadelphia the 29 th day of September 1779, and in the fourth year of our Independence.
Sam Huntington President

Captain Crompton of the 33 Massachusetts Regiment has received permission to retire from the service, which his Excellency the commander in Chief has granted, and this is to be considered as an approbation of his resignation.
Head Quarters By his Excellency, commanded Morristown March. James M c Henry 24th 1780
CUMPSTON, EDWARD (MASS.) S-43409

Edward Cumpton, N.Y. Note out of 1818 account Being papers
A.H.M. Commsf Oct 1/95

Meaand Fowler: Mass. act of 1832,
Has it been allowed?
SWales
Comm. p. 601 1/55

For May Lumpkin

Edward Cumpton Esq r of the county of Scho- harie & State of New York, served in the Revolutionary army in different grades, from 1775 to 1780. He was a Captain in the Reg t Commanded by Col o Gration & in that rank, remained until he received permission from the Commander in chief to retire from service. In the army Mr Cumpton sustained the character of a good Soldier - In civil life, I know that he has been always respected as an honest and honorable man. Age & Misfortunes pressing on him, He is forced, reluctantly to offer his claim, & to ask a share, in the open-handed bounty of his country - I wish that all who have received had as well deser- ved.
W th North May, & A.D.C to Baron Steuben in 1780 Esperance 1 Jan y 1820

Edward Cumpston Capt.
Col. Greaton's Mass. H. Regt.
1777 - 2 yrs 3 mos. Roll.
29. (Dec. 10/19).
H. Brockbank, Esq. Esperance N. York.
Admitted.
Schoharie Co. -

BOUNTY LAND WARRANT RECORD CARD*
NAME Cumpston, Mathias GRADE Private LINE Samb's Artillery (New York)
WARRANT NUMBER 6998 ACREAGE 100 ISSUED Sept. 25, 1790 to Abraham Nelson, assignee
*The information concerning the issuance of warrants carded on this form is found in volumes 2 to 4 of "Land Warrants Issued Prior to 1800" which are registers of bounty land warrants issued to non-commissioned officers and privates under congressional resolutions of September 16, 1776, and subsequent dates. Other records relative to the applications for warrants appear to have been destroyed in the War Department fire of November 9, 1800. Information concerning warrants surrendered to the Federal Government is to be found in General Land Office records in The National Archives.