Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 29,747, John Davis, Mass.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Mass.
Davis, John
S 29,747
B.L. Wt. 702-100.
CONTENTS
Elizabeth Herriden or Hariden, alleged wife of the above soldier was pensioned as former widow of Joseph Harriel, Continental (Mass) W. 23272.

Shaine. N o 4270.
John Davis
of N. Sharon in the State of Maine who was a then Major in the _____ commanded by Captain _____ of the Regt. commanded by Col. Vose in the Continental line for
4. Years
Inscribed on the Roll of Maine at the rate of 108. Dollars — Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
(Stopped) from Oct 1818
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832.
Recorded by Francis J. Francis Clerk Book 0 : Vol. 1 th Page 54
Paper copied for Linné's agent at Marseilles
Dec 13, 1851
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State of Massachusetts Hennebick County
We it remembere that on this sixteenth day of January in the Year of our Lord one Thousand Eight Hundred & Eighteen before me Elnathan Pope one of the Justices of the peace for said County, personally appeared John Davis to me well known & made oath in due form of law that he enlisted into the Revolutionary War into Capt Jeremiah Hill Company in Col. James Scammons Regiment of said Co for Eight months after saving out eight months enlistment. He again enlisted into the same Company, for the Year of 1778 for one Year and after the expiration of that Year he enlisted into Capt George Smiths Company First Regiment of Mass achusetts Line. commanded by Col. Joseph Rose For the War & served faithfully until the peace in 1783, one Thousand Seven Hundred & Eighty Three at which time he was Honorably discharged at West Point about June & that the discharge was signed by George Washington Commander in Chief & Received a Badge of Merit & that he lost his discharge together with the rest of his papers in March 1784 by being pressed on board a British Ship of War in the City of Boston in Ireland - That He has never sold or alienated his claim to Bounty Land to which he was entitled from the United States for said services neither has he at any time previous to the date of this affidavit executed any power of attorney for the purpose of collecting the same
Sworn & subscribed before me this sixteenth day of January 1818.
Elnathan Pope Justice of the Peace
John Davis

State of Massachusetts County of Hampshire ss.
I John Daws Clerk of all the Judicial Courts of the County aforesaid; do hereby certify that Elnathan Paine before whom and at the time when the within acts acknowledgements and affidavits were made was a Magistrate acting under the authority of the state, and that his thereunto subscribed is his own free hand and signature. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of all the Judicial Courts of the said County this sixteenth day of February one thousand eight hundred and eighteen - At Augusta
John Daws Clerk

KNOW all Men by these Presents, That I John Davis late a Sworn Major in the first Mass achusetts Regiment commanded by Col Joseph Vose enlisted to serve during the war called the Revolutionary war and having been Honorably Discharged
have made, constituted and appointed, and by these presents do make, constitute and ap- point Joshua W. Wing of the town of Philips in the County of Ontario and State of New York my legal representative and lawful attorney, for me and in my name and behalf, to demand and receive of and from the Secretary of the War Department of the United States, or such other person as may be duly authorised to grant the same a Warrant for all land bounty to which I am entitled by virtue of the several Acts of Congress in such case made and provided
And the said Joshua W. Wing is hereby authorised and di- rected to execute in my name and behalf the proper receipt and legitimate acquittance for the same, and all other writings, necessary in my name, to make, do, seal and execute in as ample and complete a manner to all intents and purposes as I might or could do were I per- sonally present at the doing thereof. — And one or more attorneys or substitutes under him to duly make and appoint, and at pleasure revoke their powers; and whatsoever my said attorney or his substitutes may lawfully do in the
premises by virtue of the power herein contained I hereby irrevocably ratify and confirm. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal, this sixteenth day of January , A. D. 181
In presence of John Freeman
John Davis
Toe withel STATE OF Massachusetts COUNTY OF Hennebec ss.
PERSONALLY APPEARED John Davis
to me well known, and made oath in due form of law, that he is the same person described in and who executed the above power of attorney, and the same is his free, voluntary act and deed, for the purposes therein mentioned.
Sworn and subscribed before me, this sixteenth day of January A. D. 181
Elizabath Pope Justice of the Peace
John Davis
STATE OF Massachusetts Hennebec COUNTY, ss.
PERSONALLY APPEARED John Freeman
and Toe withel and being duly sworn accord- ing to law, do depose and say, that they and each of them are personally acquainted with John Davis who has executed the above power of attorney, and well know him to be the person described therein.
Sworn and subscribed before me, this sixteenth day of January A. D. 181 and I hereby certify that the above deponents are in my opinion credible witnesses.
Elizabath Pope Justice of the Peace
John Freeman Toe withel

STATE OF Massachusetts Henrybeck - COUNTY, ss. }
BE IT REMEMBERED, That on this sixteenth
day of January one thousand eight hundred and eighteen before me Elnathan Pope Esq. one of the Justices of the Peace in and for said County, personally appeared John Freeman — and Joe Witham — and made solemn oath in due form of law that they and each of them are personally acquainted with John Davis who hath executed the within Power of Attorney to Joshua W. Wing and will know that he enlisted into Captain George Smith's Company of the first Massachusetts Regiment commanded by Col. Joseph Cook some time in the fall of the year 1777 to serve during the war and will know that he served as Drummer to said company some considerable time and was then appointed Drum Major for said Regiment in which capacity he served to the close of the war. and was honorably discharged at West Point in the state of New York by order of Genl. George Washington and was presented with the badge of Merit. That they both served in the same Regiment with the said John Davis until the year of 1783
Sworn and subscribed before me, this day of January A. D. 1818 And I hereby certify the above witness Esq in my opinion credible witness
John Freeman Joe Witham
Elnathan Pope Justice of the Peace
STATE OF Massachusetts Henrybeck COUNTY, ss. }
John Davis Clerk of all the Judicial Courts of the County aforesaid
Elnathan Pope
do hereby certify that before whom and at the time when the within acknowledgements and affidavits were made was a Magistrate acting under the authority of this State, and that his name thereunto subscribed is his own proper signature. — In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of  the Judicial Courts of this County this sixteenth day of February one thousand eight hundred and eighteen — At Augusta
John Davis Clerk

4441
John Davis New Sharon
Carlisle
5085 8 Jan 7 1819
Robert F. Vose, Augusta Maine

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State of Maine.
4444
KENNEBEC COUNTY, ss.
ON this Nineteenth day of June , 1820, personally appeared before  in open court before  Justice of the Circuit Court of Common Pleas, for the Counties of Lincoln, Kennebec and Somerset, being a Court of Record for said Counties, proceeding according to the course of the common law, having original jurisdiction, unlimited in amount, keeping a record of their proceedings, and having the power of fine and imprisonment, John Davis aged  Sixtyfour years, resident in New Sharon in the County of Kennebec within said Circuit, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth, on his oath, declare that he served in the Revolutionary war as follows, viz. in the Company commanded by Captain  as a private  Major in the and Regiment commanded by Colonel Joseph Rose of the line of the State of Massachusetts upon the Continental Establishment, for the period of during the war from January 1777 having  previously served from the first of June '75 under two enlist  ments, and was in the battle at Bunker Hill, in both the  battles of the taking of Burgoyne and in the battle at  Monmouth and at the taking of Cornwallis and was three  times wounded in the service that his original declaration was made before Judge Stephens on the  twenty second day of April 1818; that he is now on the Maine Roll, and that his pension certificate is numbered 6085 . And I, the said John  Davis do further solemnly swear, that I was a resident citizen of the United States, on the eighteenth day of March, one thousand eight hundred and eighteen; and that I have not, since that time, by gift, sale, or in any manner whatever, 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 eighteenth day of March, one thousand eight hundred and eighteen; 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.
John Davis
The following is a Schedule of my whole Estate and income, necessary clothing and bedding excepted, viz: One cow of the value of fifteen dollars one mule of the value of five dollars, old house hold stuff besides necessary bedding, not exceeding twenty dollars in value, two axes worth two dollars two hoes worth fifty cents, I have no debts due to me that can be collected, and I am as much as thirty dollars. My income from the above property does not exceed five dollars a year. My occupation is that of a farmer, am not able to labor. My family at home consists of myself, my wife Hannah aged fifty one years, who has not enjoyed health for twenty years, has subjected me to great expense for physicians and is altogether unable to labor, my daughter Hannah aged seventeen, my daughter Catharine aged fourteen years, my son Adam aged twelve years, and my daugh- ter Amelia aged eight years.

Except the foregoing, and my necessary clothing, and bedding, I have no property or income whatever. John Davis.
Subscribed sworn to and declared before the oath and schedule on the nineteenth day of June 1820 before me
Nathan Weston Jr C.J. C. C. C. Pleas
A true copy
Attest J. M. Davis clk

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John Davis Drum Major 1 st Mass. Regiment
Mart. if o 23 rd Oct. 1878
Irving Tilly

Clare Sur. File No. 29,747, Rev. War, John Davis enlisted in June 1775, in Captain Jeremiah Hill's company, Colonel James Scammon's regiment and was in the battle of Bunker Hill; served one year and eight months.
January 1777, Drum Major under Captain George Smith, Colonel John Vose: was in the battle of Stillwater and taking of Burgoyne, battle of Monmouth and capture of Cornwallis, and was discharged in June 1783.
In 1820 he resided at New Sharon, Kennebec County, Maine, he stated that his wife Hannah was fifty-one years old, he was sixty-four years old, and had been thrice wounded years old, and had been thrice wounded in the service.
For the date of his death, application should be made to the Auditor for the Interior Department, U. S. Treasury Department, giving him all of the following data:
"John Davis, Certificate No. 4,270, issued January 17, 1833, for $108. per annum from March 4, 1831, under the Act of June 7, 1832, at the Maine Agency".
Very truly yours,
E. C. Tilton
Deputy Commissioner.
To Hon. Charles F. Johnson U.S.S. his letter in S. 37176 Timothy Littlefield.

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29 747 INVALID.
Rev
File No. 29, 747
John Davis Drum Major Rev War
Act: June 18 39 u
Index:—Vol. 2, Page 102
[Arrangement of 1870.]
Jan. 4/98. Hist. to A. H. Tolman, Fairfe
Apr 399
D Davis Romerville Mass
1914 Dec. 12. Hist. to Hon. Chas. F. Johnson U.S. letter in S. 37,176 Timothy Littlefield &

see letter to R.C. Vose 4.4.1832 " " R.C. Vose Jan. 14, 33
Verification sent to R.C. Vose Esq. 13 July 1820 Augusta Maine
6085.
Maine. /
John Davis. Musician Private
Massachusetts line - War in the army of the United States during the Revolutionary War.
Inscribed on the Roll of the District of Maine at the rate of — 8 — Dollars per month, to commence the 22 of April 1818
Certificate of Pension issued the 8 th of Jan'y 1819 and del'd R.C. Vose
Arrears to 4th of Sep. 1818. 4 mo 13/30 — 35.46 Semi-ann. all'ce ending 4 th March 1819 48.00 $83.46
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
New Sharon
Continued
John Davis good Drum Major Claim to Bounty Land J.H. Wing atty

John Davis, own Major
$108.-
Payments to be made at Portland by Res: U.S. br. bank Agent for paying Pension- ers, in the Agency of
Maine
Recorded by Francis F. Francis Clerk, in Book D. Vol. 11 th page 54-

4270
WAR DEPARTMENT.
Revolutionary Claim.
I certify that in conformity with the Law of the United States, of the 7th June, 1832, John Davis of the State of Maine who was a (Drum-Major in the Army of the Revolution
is entitled to receive One hundred & Eight — dollars and ~~~~~ cents per annum, during his natural life, commencing on the 4th of March, 1831, and payable semi-annually, on the 4th of March, and 4th of September, in every year.
Given at the War Office of the United States, this Seventeenth day of January one thousand eight hundred and thirty- three
Lewis C. Secretary of War.
Examined and } Countersigned. }
J. Edwards

I certify that I well know John Davis, now of Waterville in the County of Kennebec State of Maine, late a drum major of Col. Vose's Regt of the Massachusetts Line.
The said Davis, made application to me to obtain the provisions of the Act of Congress of June 7. 1832 & to transmit to the War Department his original Pension Certificate under the law of March 1818 - with his request to relinquish his said Certificate & avail himself of the benefits of June 7. 1832 & made said request by letter to the Pension Office Aug h 3 rd last - I further certify that I saw said Davis, at Augusta Maine in Oct. last at my house in full life - Having been employed by said Davis to procure his pension under the act of June 7 th & his written request not being found - I hereby surrender in his behalf his Certificate under the act of 18 th March 1818, & request that he may be inscribed under the act of June 7. 1832 -
Robert C. Vose
Washington City } Jan y 16. 1833 -
Sworn to and subscribed this 16 th Jan y 1833 before me Henry Wheelwright Notary Public

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, October 28, 1832.
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 John Davis served as a Drum Major in Capt. Ashley's company in Col. Vose's regiment thirty two months, viz. from January 1 st 1777 to September 1 st 1779. And that he served twelve months in Capt. Green's company in the same regiment, viz. from the 1 st day of January to the 31 st day of December 1780.
Edward D. Bangs. Secy

Augusta, Me. Augt. 3. 1832.
Sir,
I send you with this the application of James Campbell a pensioner on the Maine Roll under the Act of Congress of March 18. 1818, to be placed on the same Roll as a Drum Major under the Act of Congress of June 7. 1832. —
I also send you the original Certificate of John Davis now of Waterville in the County of Kennebec, & who is on the Maine Roll under the Act of Congress of March 18. 1818, & who was a Drum Major in Capt. Mills' company & Col. Rose's regiment of the Mass ts troops in the Revolutionary War, from Jan y . 1777 to June 1783. that he may be placed on the same Roll as a Drum Major under the Act of Congress of June 7. 1832.
Both of the above named Applicants were paid up to the fourth of March last. I now relinquish their pensions which they now receive for the purpose of availing themselves of the benefit of the Act of Congress of June 7. 1832.
Yours respectfully
R. C. Vose
H. L. Edwards Esq. Chief Clerk. Pension Office, &c.

old Case
Idun Davis
Drum major August
# 108
R. G. Vase
(to be dropped)

War Department. Pension Office. October 3 d 1832.
Sir.
The papers in the case of James Campbell have been examined, and they are herewith returned. - There is evidence here that he was a drum Major, but no satisfactory evidence that he served in that capacity long enough to entitle him to a higher pension than he now receives under the old Law. - If he can prove that he was a drum Major two years, he will receive $108. per annum, but not otherwise.
John Davis's pension certificate is herewith returned. - Under the act of June 7. 1832, as a musician, he can receive only $88. per annum. - He now gets $96. per annum; there is no evidence here that he was a Drum Major.
very respectfully your ob t serv t J. L. Edwards R. L. Vose Esq. Augusta. Maine.

John Davis,
Payable semi-annually---the first pay- ment on this certificate will be made on the 4th of March — next, at the Cumberland Bank
Portland
Maine
Recorded

6,085
WAR DEPARTMENT.
REVOLUTIONARY CLAIM.
I CERTIFY That, in conformity with the Law of the United States, of the 18th of March, 1818,
John Davis — late a musician in the Army of the Revolution, is inscribed on the Pension List, Roll of the District Maine Agency, at the rate of eight dollars per month, to commence on the 22 d day of April — one thousand eight hundred and eighteen.
GIVEN at the War Office of the United States, this eighth — day of January one thousand eight hundred and nineteen
J. C. Calhoun Secretary of War.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
To the Honorable the Secretary of the Department of War of the United States.
I the subscriber, being a Judge of the Circuit Court of Common Pleas, for the Second Eastern Circuit of Massachusetts, comprising the Counties of Lincoln, Kennebec and Somerset, do hereby certify to your Honor, that John Davis , a citizen of the United States, now resident in New Sharon , in the said County of Kennebec , in the District of Maine, on the twenty first day of April , A. D. 1818,
made application to me to receive his declaration under oath, and such other evidence, as was in his power to produce; and to transmit the same, and the proceedings had thereon, to your Honor; that he might be placed on the pension list of the United States, agreeably to the provisions of an Act, entitled "An Act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the Revolutionary war," passed March 18, A. D. 1818, which declaration, and the other evidence produced by said applicant are hereunto annexed.
And I do further certify to your Honor, that after a full examination of the said applicant, and a careful consideration of the evidence in the case, it appears to me that the said applicant did serve as a Musician in the war of the revolution, against the common enemy, upon the continental establishment, for more than nine months, as stated in his declaration aforesaid; and that from his reduced circumstances he needs the assistance of his country for his support.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand, and caused the Seal of the said Court to be hereunto affixed, this 27 th day of July in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and eighteen.
Josiah Stebbins.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
KENNEBEC, ss.
I THE Subscriber, Clerk of all the Judicial Courts, held within the said County of Kennebec, hereby certify that the Honorable JOSIAH STEBBINS , Esquire, before whom the annexed proceedings were held, is a Judge of the Circuit Court of Common Pleas, for the Second Eastern Circuit of Massachusetts, comprising the Counties of Lincoln, Kennebec and Somerset; and that by the direction of the said Judge, I have affixed unto this certificate bearing his signature, the seal of the said Court in which he presides.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand:—Dated at Augusta, in said County of Kennebec, this Twenty fourth day of July in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and eighteen
J. M. Davis

John Davis
History of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
John Davis
John Davis
being one of the
1777 to 1781
the American Army in the War of the Revolution from
ments in the Massachusetts Line, and on the Continental Establishment in
Col. John Davis served as a Soldier in Capt.
Regiment (being one of the regi-
Compagny and
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SECRETARY'S DEPARTMENT, Feb. 17
CONSTITUTIONAL LAW

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS.
SECRETARY'S DEPARTMENT,
July 5
1818
BY THIS I CERTIFY, That it appears by public, official documents remaining in this Department, that John Davis musician served as a Soldier in Capt. Ashley's Company, and Col. Vose's Regiment, (being one of the Regiments in the Massachusetts Line, and on the Continental Establishment,) in the American Army, in the War of the Revolution, from Jan'y. 1 1777 to Decr. 31 — 1780 , being four years and — months. enlisted during war
Alvan Bradford
Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

John Davis. New Sharon, Musician Col. Vose's Mass. Reg. 1777 to 1783.
April 22. 1818
Admitted

State of Maine.
I John Davis Clerk, for the County of Kennebec of the Circuit Court of Common Pleas for the second Eastern Circuit, embracing the counties of Lincoln, Ken- nebec and Somerset, do hereby certify, that the foregoing oath and the Schedule thereto annexed, are truly copied from the record of the said Court ; and that the original was exhibited in open 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, including debts due to the declarant therein stated, is Twenty two dollars and Fifty cents ; and deducting therefrom the amount of what the declarant owes, as set forth in said Schedule, the value of said property in the opinion of said Court, is Twelve dollars and Fifty Cents.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court, on this twenty fourth day of June 1820.
John Davis Clerk of said Court for the County of Kennebec

I John Davis of New Sharon in the County of Kennebec and District of Maine, aged sixty four years, a resident citizen of the United States, desiring to obtain the provision made by the law 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," and to be placed upon the pension list for the District of Maine, do on oath testify and declare: That, after having served in the preceding eight months and year's service, I enlisted during the war, at Mount Independence, in December, 1776, and served as a Drum Major, in the staff of Col. Joseph Vose's regiment, in the Massachusetts line, on the continental establishment. to the end of the war. I was honourably discharged at West Point in June, in the year 1783. My chest, in which my discharge was usually kept, was in about a year after lost, and I have no knowledge or belief that it is in existence. I was at the taking of Burgoyne, the battle of Monmouth and the capture of Cornwallis. By reason of my reduced circumstances in life I am in need of assistance from my country for support. (John Davis)

Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Second Eastern Circuit,
On the twenty first day of April A.D. 1818, the aforesaid John Davis, having been duly cautioned and examined, made oath that the foregoing declaration by him signed is true: Before me, Josiah Stebbins, a Judge of the C.C.C.P. for said Circuit.

We John Freeman of Farmington, and Stephen Hollis of New Sharon, both in the county of Kennebec, depose and say: that we well know John Davis the signer of the annexed affidavit; that we were in service during the war; saw him frequently, and know him to be the same person who was in the service as Drum Major, during the war of the revolution.
John Freeman his Stephen his Hollis mark
Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Second Eastern Circuit.
On the twenty first day of April, A.D. 1818, The aforesaid John Freeman and Stephen Hollis, having been duly cautioned and examined, made oath to the truth of the foregoing affidavit by him signed: Before me,
Josiah Stebbins, a Judge of the C.C.C.P. for said Circuit.

This may Certify that Mr. John Davis who now resides in the town of New Sharon in the County of Kennebec has resided in said town for the most part of the time for twenty four years and he is a man that has a family consisting of nine Children and has not any property nor never has had since he has lived in said town
Christopher Dyer Nehemiah Smith Francis Mayhew Selectmen of New-Sharon
New-Sharon March 30 th 1818

A. H. TOTMAN, Hardware and Stoves, Doors, Windows and Blinds.
Fairfield, Me., Dec. 21st. 1897.
Commissioner of Pensions.
Dear Sir:-
I have an ancestor by the name of John Davis, who we are sure served in the Revolution, but as yet are unable to prove it, and I write you for such information.
John Davis was of Irish descent, born in Ireland in about 1754, came to this Country when he was 16 years old, enlisting as a drummer and afterwards as Drum Major serving the seven years. He then moved to what is now New Sharon, Maine, and later to Winslow, Me. I have seen a man who knew him and knew that he drew a pension while he lived in Winslow, moving from there to West Waterville, where he died and is buried. We think he enlisted from Mass., but do not know who any of his officers were or in what Company he was.
I have written to the Sec'y of State of Mass. and he informed me that it would be impossible for him to tell which John Davis was my ancestor as there were some more of the same name.
A. H. TOTMAN, Hardware and Stoves, Doors, Windows and Blinds.
Fairfield, Me.,
2d.
Will you please examine the records and send that part relating to my ancestor - John Davis - and the bill to me and I will pay same and be greatly obliged.
Yours respectfully,
A. H. Totman.

Auth 201
12 Wyatt St. Somerville Mass. 3/9/99
Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.C.
Dear Sir:—
Will you kindly furnish me with information regarding John Davis , who served in the Mass Continental Line from Washington County Maine?
On pension roll Jan. 7. 1819 to commence Apr. 22 d . 1818. Age 78.
Yours Truly Irving J. Davis.
29.747 34312

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.
April 3rd, 1899.
Sir:-
In response to your recent communication you are advised that John Davis made an application for pension on April 21st, 1818, at which time he was 64 years of age and residing at New Sharon, Maine, and his pension was allowed for four years' actual service as a drum-major in the Mass. troops, Revolutionary war. He enlisted at Mr. Independence, Mass., and served under Col. Vose.
There are several bearing the name of John Davis upon the Revolutionary war pension and bounty land records but the above is the only one which in any way corresponds with the date you furnish.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.
Mr. Irving J. Davis,
Somerville, Mass.
12 Wyatt St.

L. W. B. I. 29747.
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.
January 4th, 1898.
Sir:-
Replying to your request for information concerning John Davis, a soldier of the Revolutionary war, you are advised that he made an application for pension on April 21, 1818, at which time he was 64 years of age and residing at New Sharon, Maine, and his pension was allowed for four years' actual service as a drum-major in the Mass. troops, Revolutionary war; a part of the time he served under Col. Vose. He enlisted at Mt. Independence, Mass.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.
Mr. A. H. Totman,
Fairfield, Maine.