Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 18379, Thomas Dickinson, Mass. New York

SERVICE
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Mass. New York
Dickinson, Thomas S. 18379
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N o 6558
Vermont
Thomas Dickinson
of Addison Co. in the State of Vermont who was a musketier private in the Company commanded by Captain Bacon of the Reg t commanded by Col. Fellows in the Massachusetts line for 2 years private $80.00
Inscribed on the Roll of Vermont at the rate of 80 Dollars per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 2 d day of March 1833 and sent to Hon. Mr. Slade W. R.
Arrears to the 4th of Sept r 1832 120.00 Semi-ant. allowance ending 4 th March 1833 40.00 $160.00
Revolutionary Claim, Set June 7, 1832.
Recorded by D. Brown Clerk Book D. Vol. 4 Page 53

State of Vermont } On this 4 th day of July 1832 Addison County } Personally appeared before the Judges of the County Court, in open Court, Thomas Dickinson of Weybridge in said County, where he has resided seventeen years, and has been resident in the State of Vermont twenty seven years, aged seventy six years, & witnesses, who first being duly sworn, cloth, on oath make the follow- ing declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by act of Congress passed the 7 th June 1832,
That he the sd. Thomas Dickinson, enlisted in the continental service, of state troops, at Sheffield, in the State of Massachusetts, in the month of May in the year 1775, in a company commanded by Capt. Bacon, in a Regiment commanded by Col. (afterwards general) Fellows, for the term of eight months, and continued to serve in said corps, at Roxbury, & Dorchester near Boston, until the expiration of his sd. enlistment, and was honorable discharged at Dorchester-
And again in June 1776 he enlisted, at Sheffield in Mass ts , in Capt. Ezra Hickock's company, and Col. Brewer's Regiment, for the term of six months, and continued to serve in sd. corps, at Scarsdale, Fort George, & Mount Independence, until the expiration of the term of his sd. enlistment, and was discharged at Mount Independence in the month of December 1776-
And again in January 1777, he enlisted into said service, at Sheffield aforesaid - under Capt. (after- wards major) Goodrich, of Stockbridge, Mass ts , for the term of six months, and continued to serve in said corps, chiefly as a scouting & ranging party, on the North River, at White Plains, Rye, Horse Neck, and Kingsbridge, until the expiration of sd. last term

term of enlistment, and was discharged at Home Neck, and returned home to Sheffield aforesaid - and had a written discharge, which is lost.
And immediately after, in July 1777 he again enlisted into said service, and went as one of Genl. Fellows, life guard, and joined the American Army at Fort Edward, and served in Genl. Nixon's corps of Artillery, and continued to serve in said corps, until after the capture of Genl. Burgoyne and his Army - To this last enlistment no particular time was limited, that he left the service soon after the capture of Genl. Burgoyne -
And again in the fore part of May 1778 - he en- listed into said service, at Great Nine Partners in the State of New York, in Capt. Sutherland's company, 2 Col. Hopkins' Regiment, for the term of nine months, and continued to serve in said corps, his time out, at Fishkill- and West Point, in the State of New York and was honorably discharged at West Point in the month of Febry 1779 - does not recollect whether he had a written discharge or not.
That he performed a tour of militia, & State troops service, of three months, at New Haven in Connecticut, at the time the British came into said New Haven, which was in the year 1779 ac- cording to his best recollection.
That he relinquishes all claim to any pension except the present - That he is not on any roll of agency in any State, that he now is & always has been a citizen of the United States - That he does not now know of any positive evidence in his power to obtain of the actual performance of said services -
Sworn and subscribed in open court this day and year aforesaid E. D. Barber Clerk

State of Vermont Addison County } County Court, December 27. 1832.
I Thomas Dickinson, applicant for pension, of Weybridge in the County of State aforesaid -
Do make this additional explanatory declaration -
The first term of my enlistment for 8 months, under Capt. Bacon - as stated in my declaration, to which this is an addition. I served as a musician -
The second term of service of 6 months in Capt. Hickok's company, 1st Col. Brewer's Regiment, as stated in my aforesaid declaration, I served as a corporal.
The third term of service, of 6 months, under Capt. Goodrich, as a ranging party, as stated by my aforesaid declaration. I served as a sergeant -
The fourth term of service as a life guard of Genl. Fellows, as stated by me in my aforesaid declaration, I acted in no other capacity than as a private, which said term of service was three months
Thos.

The fifth term of service of 9 months under Capt. Luthernlands company, & Col. Hopkins Regt. as stated by me in my aforesaid declaration. I served as a sergeant.
The sixth term of service of 3 months, in the militia & state troops - at New Haven in the state of Connecticut, as stated by me in my aforesaid declaration, I served as a sergeant.
And I further say that the reason why I did not state in my said declaration, the particular grades, or capacity in which I acted in those particular terms of service, was on account of my being informed that it would make no difference as to the amount of pension. Thomas Dickinson
Sworn & subscribed this 27 th day of December 1832,
Sam l . Swift, Clerk. -

January 29, 1925.
Mrs. G. C. Parks, 505 Main St., Anna, ILL.
Madam:
I have to advise you that from the papers in Revolutionary War pension claim, S.18379 , it appears that Thomas Dickinson enlisted at Sheffield, Massachusetts, in May 1775 as a Musician in Captain Bacon's Company, Colonel Fellows' Massachusetts Regiment and served 8 months.
He enlisted in June 1776 and served 6 months as a Corporal in Captain Ezra Hickock's Company, Colonel Brewer's Massachusetts Regiment.
He enlisted in January 1777 and served 6 months as Sergeant under Captain Goodrich in the Massachusetts Troops.
He enlisted in July 1777 and served 3 months as private in General Fellows' Life Guard.
He enlisted in May 1778 and served 9 months as Sergeant in Captain Sutherland's Company, Colonel Hopkins' New York Regiment.
In 1779 he served 3 months as Sergeant in the Massachusetts Troops at New Haven, Connecticut, officers not

stated.
He was allowed pension on his application executed July 4, 1832, while a resident of Weybridge, Addison County, Vermont, aged 76 years.
There is no data on file as to his family.
Respectfully,
Acting Commissioner.
Death not on A. B.
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O. W. & N. Division.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
F. S. M. E. C.
Bureau of Pensions,
Washington, D. C., October 16, 1895.
Sir:
In reply to your request for a statement of the military history of --- Thomas Dickinson --- a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau.
DATE OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE. CAPTAIN. COLONEL. May 1775 8 mos. Musc. Bacon Fellows Mass. June 1776 6 mos. Corpl. Ezra Hickock Brewer Mass. Jan. 1777 6 mos. Sgt. Godirich None. Mass. July 1777 3 mos. Pvt. Served as a body guard to Gen. Fellows Mass. May 1778 9 mos. Sgt. Sutherland Hopkins Mass. 1779 3 mos. Sgt. Served at New Haven---officers not stated."
Battles engaged in,
None mentioned.
Residence of soldier at enlistment, enlisted at Sheffield, Mass.
Date of application for pension. July 4, 1832.
Residence at date of application, Weybridge, Vt.
Age at date of application, Seventy-six years.
Remarks:
Very respectfully,
S. N. Harrington, Esq.,
870b Marshall, Minn.
(Repeated to J. A. Harrington, adding Nixon's act to 4th Service, changing 5th Service to N.Y. & 6th Service to Conn. Commissioner. Dec 5. 1905 M 13 H.

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Div. Rec. 1892 Sec. 1
Department of the Interior, BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
WASHINGTON, D. C., Dec 5 , 19 24
The attached letter is respectfully returned with the information that the data furnished is not sufficient to enable this Bureau to make intelligent answer to the queries therein contained.
Please fill out such of the blank spaces below as the information in your possession will permit, and return to this Bureau.
First name of widow No. of claim, 711 Name of soldier Thomas Dickinson Mass wife Mary Notes
P. O. address of claimant, Soldier at enlistment & after service.
Company Capt Egan High rocks
Regiment David Brewers reg.
State where enlisted Mass 1736
Date of enlistment birth 1736
Date of discharge death 1842 - Drybridge
If unable to furnish company and regiment give names of commanding officers.
This Bureau has no records of persons who served in civil capacity.
Return attached letter with reply.
Wayo Faymaier
Acting Commissioner.

CAPTAIN JACOB RICH CHAPTER CODEN, ILLINOIS
Anna Illinois Jan. 4, 1923-
my dear Mr. Commissioner;
I do not know where This man it enlisted - nor at what- place in Mass. he it was born, I am hoping that you will be able to tell me by sending me the desired information as he applied for pension in in 1832 - Sargraut- Where did he enlist- and where did he live during Revolution
Please answer at- once
I am very anxious to get- This paper thru.
Very gratefully
Carrie Parks.
Mrs. G. C. Parks 505 Main Street Anna, Illinois

Mr. V. Warner Comr. of Pensions Washington D.C. Dear Sir:-
NOV 18 1905
Inclosed find a statement of the Military History of Thomas Dickinson sent to S.N.Harrington of Marshall Minn. on Oct. 16th. 1905 by Wm.Lochren Com. of Pensions, and will you do me the favor of looking this up and see if it is correct, and if so please sign in space left over the words "Com. of Pensions", and return to me at your earliest convenience.
Thanking you for your trouble I remain
Very truly
Please insert date at top
J A Harrington

OFFICE OF S. N. HARRINGTON, REGISTER OF DEEDS, LYON COUNTY, MINN.
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EMMA C. GRAVES, DEPUTY.
not " " "
10/10/95
Marshall, Minn., Oct. 5th, 1895
Hon. Commissioners of Pensions.
Washington. D. C.
Dear Sir:-- Kindly favor me with what information you can from your Bureau relative to the following. Viz: Thomas Dickinson who served with the Mass. troops during the war of the Revolution , was a pensioner and died at Weybridge, Vermont Sept. 18th, 1845. I wish to know the Company and Regiment to which he belonged and whatever else is necessary to secure me membership in the Sons of the American Revolution. He was my Great Grandfather. An early answer will greatly oblige,
Yours Respectfully,
S. N. Harrington
P.S.
Give date of Enlistment Discharge &c
S. N. H.
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18379
File No. 18379
Thomas Dickinson
Murder of Rev. Wm
Act: June 7" 32
Index:—Vol. 1 , Page 97
[Arrangement of 1870.]
Col. 10/10 Miss G. D. Harrington, M.E.C. Marshall, Minn.
1885. Nov. 5—History to J. A. Harrington. M. B. H.
1925, Jan. 29—Let. to Mrs. G. C. Parks. n.m.

State of the  United Addison County
We the undersigned - Barnhill Stewart, Israel Marsh, Elias Palmer, Saml. D. Braynard, & Archibald Platt, & Joseph Hayward, & Silas Herrington, all of Wey- bridge & New Haven in said County, do testify & say that we have been acquainted with Thomas Dickinson of Weybridge, an applicant for pension, & have lived in the same neighborhood with him for many years and we further say that is considered as a man of truth & veracity, and we further say that he has been & is reputed, & believed to have been a soldier in the Revolutionary War, and we fully concur in that opin- ion -
! Barnhill Stewart Israel Marsh Elias Palmer Saml. D. Braynard Archibald Platt J. Hayward
Sworn & subscribed this 27 th day of December 1832
Saml. Swift, Clerk

State of Vermont } Addison County } ss
I Elias Hurlbut, late of Weybridge, now of Ludlow, in the same state, and a Clergyman of the Baptist Church, do hereby testify & say that I have been acquainted with Thomas Dickinson, of the same Weybridge an applicant for pension, for a number of years, and do believe him to be seven- ty six years of age, and that he is reputed to have been a soldier in the Revolutionary War, in the neighborhood where he resides - and I fully concurs in that opinion
Elias Hurlbut Clergy
Sworn & Subscribed this 27 th day of December 1832.
Sam l . Swift Clerk
State of Vermont, County Court, December 27 th 1832. Addison County } ss The Court hereby certify, that it appears to them that Elias Hurlbut, who has signed and sworn to the foregoing certificate is a clergyman lately residing in the town of Wey- bridge in the County of Addison, and his statement is entitled to credit. And the said Court do further certify, that it appears to them that Barstow Stewart, Israel Marsh, Elias Palmer, Samuel J. Brainerd, Archibald Platt & Joseph Hayward, whose affi- davit is annexed, are credible persons, and their statement is entitled to credit.
Sam l . Swift, Clerk

State of Vermont vs. Equity p. 3
I Samuel Swift, Clk. The County Court for the said County of Addison hereby certify that the foregoing are the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of Thomas Dickinson for a pension. -
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court at Middlebury this 11 th day of January 1832.
Sam l Swift. -

STATE OF VERMONT, Addison County ss. }
I, EDWARD D. BARBER, Clerk of the County Court for the County of Addison, do hereby certify that the annexed documents contain the original proceedings of said Court in the matter of the application of Thomas Dickinson for a pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of said Court this 14 th day of July A. D.
1832
Edward D. Barber Clerk

Declaration of Thomas Dickinson
Admitted
2 yrs -
Pro. 1841
Hon. W. Ladd

Declaration of Thomas Dickinson

We the undersigned do certify that we have been acquainted with Thomas Dickinson, this applicant for pension, for many years, & some of us for forty years and have lived & do live near neighbors to him, & we certify that the said Thomas has ever sustained a fair reputation as a man of honesty & veracity, and that he has ever been reputed to have been a soldier in the Revolutionary War, - and he has often related to us events of that war, indicating good wisdom that he was personally acquainted with them, and we further certify it as our belief that he actually performed the services as stated by him in his declaration for pension. Ebenezer Wright. Timothy W. Tuttle Given as subscribed in open court the 14th day of July AD 1832 Isa Clark E D Barber Clerk
And the said court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter and after putting the interrogatories of the War Department, that the above named applicant was a revolutionary sol- dier and served as he states; and the court also certify that, Ebenezer Wright, Timothy W. Tuttle and Isa Clark, whose certificate is herewith transmitted, they con- sider them persons of veracity and inte- grity to credit.
Edward D Barber Clerk