Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 14456, Nathaniel L Chace, Mass.

SERVICE
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Mass.
Chace, Nathaniel L. Chase
W 14456
Lydia
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27327 Massachusetts
Nathaniel Chase
West Newbury in the State of Mass who was a Drummer in the Comp y . commanded by Captain Rogers of the Reg t . commanded by Colo. Gerish in the Mass line for
3 Months mi 19 .. Drummer
Inscribed on the Roll of Mass. at the rate of 79. Dollars 73 Cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 11th day of April 1831 and sent to William Moart Esq. Newbury Port Mass
Arrears to the 4th of Mar. 1831, $239. 19 Semi-ann. allowance ending 4th Sep. 39. 86 $279. 05
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by George Taylor Clerk, Book 6 Vol. 2 Page 75
See let to Mr. Moart June 9, 1837
re let. to Hon. Caleb (widow of Ensign) Dec. 29, 1837.
81 Esq

Massachusetts 2289
Sydia Chase widow of Nathaniel Chase deceased
who died on the 12th January 1836 of Essex Co. in the State of Mass. who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain Rogers of the Regt commanded by Col. French in the Mass. line for 19 mts Dummerston 3 " Private }
Inscribed on the Roll of Mass. at the rate of 79 Dollars 73 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1834. 12th January 1836
Certificate of Pension issued the 25 day of Aug. 1838 and sent William Heart Newburyport Mass.
Arrears to the 4th of March 1838 $169.46 Semi-annual allowance ending Sept. " 39.86
$209.32
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act July 4, 1836, Section the 3 }
Recorded by H. H. Atkinson Clerk, Book 4. Vol. 2. Page 47

Southampton
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Private Thomas Grummer 19.
Admiral
Mr. Robert. P. Newburyport Mass

Declaration, in order to obtain the transfer of the Act of Congress, passed June 7th 1822
State of Massachusetts, County of Essex ss.
On this eleventh day of September, A.D. 1832 personally appeared in open Court before the Honorable Daniel Appleton White, Judge of the Court of Probate, for the county of Essex aforesaid, Nathaniel L. Chase, a resident of West Newbury in the county of Essex and State of Massachusetts aged Seventy nine years, to him being first duly sworn, according to law, did in true faith make the following Declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress passed June 7th 1822:
That he entered the service of the United States, under the following Officers, and served as herein stated.
He first enlisted at Newbury in the company commanded by Captain William Rogers, in the regiment commanded by Colonel Samuel Herrick, to serve for eight months, and joined the said company on the 20th of April 1775, the day following, that on which the battle was fought with the enemy at Lexington and marched to Cambridge, and specifically served as Drummer, in said company Massachusetts Militia, until the last of December following, having served eight months and nearly an half month, and was then discharged at Chelsea.
Also enlisted in the same company at Newbury and in January 1776, in the regiment commanded by Colonel Smith, in which company he also served, as Drummer and was discharged at Prospect Hill in said Cambridge in the month of April following, having served three months.
Also enlisted in the same company at Newbury and in June 1776, in the regiment commanded by Colonel Wigglesworth, and marched to Ticonderoga, and served in said company, as Drummer a further term of six months, and was discharged in December following at Albany.
Also enlisted, at Newbury aforesaid in the same company, the regiment commanded by Colonel Jonathan Drown, enlisted in June 1777, and served in said company, at Rhode Island five months, and was discharged in the autumn of that year at said Rhode Island.
lived in Newbury when he enlisted, was born in Newbury in 1752. He did not serve as an adult till
That He now resides at said West Newbury, and has always resided there. He hereby relinquishes every claim to a pension, or annuity, except the present, and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any State.
Dunn to (and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
Nathaniel L. Chase D. A. White Judge of Probate

We Henry C Wright a Clergyman, residing in West Newbury aforesaid, and Moses Newell Squire, a magistrate, residing in West Newbury aforesaid, do hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Nathaniel Chase, who has subscribed, and oaths to the above declaration: that we believe him to be seventy nine years of age and upwards: that he is respected and beloved in the neighbourhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the Revolutionary, and that we concur in that opinion.
Henry C Wright.
Moses Newell
Subscribed and sworn to before
William Root Justice of the Peace
And the said Court hereby declares its opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier, and served as he states. —
And the Court further certifies that Rev. Henry C Wright who has signed the preceding certificate, is a Clergyman residing in West Newbury, and that the said Moses Newell who has also signed the same is a Magistrate residing at said West Newbury and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
David Root Judge of Probate
I Nathaniel Lord Junr. Registrar of the Court of Probate for the county of Essex aforesaid do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of Nathaniel Chase for a pension, and that William Root is a Justice of the Peace for the said County of Essex, and that his signature to the annexed affidavit is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal. Attest this twelfth day of August A.D. 1835.
Nathaniel Lord Jr.
Signed and sealed anew this nineteenth day of February A.D. 1834; the signature of William Root esquire, a justice of the peace, being genuine on each of the affidavits annexed.
Nathaniel Lord Jr.

I, Nathaniel Tilton, of Westbury, in the county of Dukes and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, aged Seventy five years, do hereby certify (and say - that I am well acquainted with Nathaniel Elmer of Westbury, and do know that the said Nathaniel Elmer was a Drummer in Captain William Rogers Company in Colonel Higgens's Regiment (and that he served therein at Ticonderoga a full and just term of Three months in the year 1776. I enlisted in the said Company with said Elmer (and served with him five months in that year - I do also know that said Elmer was a Drummer in said Rogers Company in the year 1776 in Ticonderoga in 1776.
N. Tilton
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Essex ss. January 11th 1834. Then Nathaniel Tilton above named personally came and made oath in due form of Law, to the truth of the above written deposition by him subscribed in my presence. I do certify also that the said Nathaniel Tilton is personally well known to me, and believed by me to be a credible witness.
M. W. D. (Notary Public)

I, Isaac G. Parker of Braintree in the county of Dorset and Commonwealth of Massachusetts late of Braintree in the State of Massachusetts aged Seventy Seven years or upwards do hereby certify and say that I am well acquainted with Nathaniel E. Chase late resident of West Newton , near Braintree and do know that he was a Drummer in Captain William Rogers Company and served therein as such in the War of the Revolution in Colonel Weylin's Regiment in the year 1776 - from June of that year six months (as said Regiment was paid off) - the term was discharged at Allbury - I also know that the said Nathaniel E. Chase was a Drummer in said William Rogers Company and served at Rhode Island in Colonel Pitkin's Regiment - from June 1776 five months - In both these campaigns I was in the War - I went with said Chase - I do know that he served in said Rogers Company in 1775 but I am not able to testify how long he served
Isaac G. Parker
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Essex ss. January 18th 1834 Then presenly came Isaac G. Parker above named, and made oath, in due form of Law, to the truth of the above written declaration by him subscribed in my presence. I do also certify that the said Isaac G. Parker is believed by me to be a Credible witness.
William A. Northrop

I Thomas Hils of West Newbury, in the county of Essex and Commonwealth of Massachusetts Do aged seventy six years am well able to testify and say that I am well acquainted with Nathaniel L B Hale of West Newbury, and do know that he was a private in Captain William Royce Company in Colonel Gerrit P. Smith Regiment in the army of the Revolution (so that he served in said Company in the eight months service vacated from April 1775 to July 1, 1776. I well remember him as Dragoon in said Company in that service I was a private in said Company
Thos Hils.
Ebenezer D. Noyes Nov 12th 1832. Thomas Hils, above named, who is personally well known to me made oath in due form of Law to the truth of the above written declaration by him subscribed - I do also certify that the said Thomas Hils is believed by me to be a credible witness.
Ebenezer D. Noyes

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the 5 th Section of the Act of Congress of the 4 th of July 1836.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts - Essex County ss.
On this twenty fifth day of February, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty seven, personally appeared before me the subscriber, a justice of the peace and quarum, in and for said county, Lydia Chase, a resident of West Newbury County and State aforesaid, aged Eighty three 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 provisions made by the Act of Congress of July 4 th 1836.
That she is the widow of Nathaniel Lord Chase, late of said West Newbury, deceased, who was a private in the army of the United States, in the war of the Revolution, and after service on the Roll of the Massachusetts Agency, at the rate of twenty nine dollars and 75 cents per annum, which he continued to receive until the semi annual payment previous to his decease - For evidence of which she respectfully asks leave to refer to the Certificate which was issued to him by the Secretary of War under date of April 11 th 1824 numbered 27,327, and such further evidence as may be on file in the Office of the Secretary of War for the service rendered by said deceased.
The said Lydia Chase doth further on her oath declare, that she was lawfully married to the said Nathaniel Lord Chase, at Newbury, in said county of Essex, on the eighth day of April A D 1773 by the late Reverend Moses Hale, now deceased - her said husband not being then in said service - that by her said husband she had eleven children, viz. Moses Born 1774 now deceased - John Born 1775 - Ruth, born 1777 - Sarah born 1779 - Hannah born 1781 - Abiel born 1783, now deceased - Mercy born 1785 now deceased - Judith born 1788 - Lydia born 1790 - Lucy born 1792 (and Susannah believed to be now deceased, born 1794).
That since the decease of her said husband, which took place on the twelfth day of January A D 1831, she has not remarried, but is at this time remaining the widow of the said Nathaniel Chase, as will appear by the proofs annexed.
Sworn, and subscribed the day and year above written.
before me W. Ward - Justice of the Peace
Lydia Chase

State of Massachusetts Essex County ss.
On this nineteenth day of September in the year of our Lord one thousand Eight hundred and thirty seven, personally appeared in open Court before the Honorable one of the Justices of the Court of Common Pleas for the said Commonwealth - Lydia Chase, aged Eighty three years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath declare, that the within written Declaration which was sworn to and subscribed by her on the 25th day of February last, before William Wood, Esq. one of the Justices of the Peace for said county of Essex, is true - And the said Lydia Chase, doth further on her oath declare that she well remembers that her late husband served from the early part of the revolutionary war, in the year 1775, until after the battle in New Jersey, on part of which service in the capacity of a Private, particularly at said Second Battle - but by reason of advanced age and loss of memory, she is now unable to state the precise time of his said service, or the officers under which he served, but shall always understand and believe and does sincerely believe that he the said Nathaniel Chase, was four years in the said service and one part of the time under Captain or Major Rogers.
Sworn and subscribed the day month and year aforesaid
Lydia Chase Mark William Wood
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forsook me - I do also certify that the said Thomas Wells is personally well known to me, and believed by me to be a credible witness. William Lloyd
Box 14 Court of Common Pleas Sept 20 1833
Personally appeared in open Court Lydia Chase named in the annexed papers & made oath that the statement by her subscribed is true. And I certify that Wm Lloyd Esq is a Justice of the peace within & for said County & that his signatures thereon are genuine.
Attest my hand & the seal of said Court at Salem this 20 th day of September 1833
John Prince Clerk
1613
Lydia Chase widow of Nathl. L
married in 1773 - died Jan 7 1836
Allow $79.73
per ann. comg 12 Jan 7 1836
Mr Work Esq Newburyport Mass

Commonwealth of Massachusetts
I hereby certify, and attest, that Nathaniel Low Chase and Lydia Dustin both of Newbury in the County of Essex were married on the 8 th day of April 1773 by the Rev d Moses Hale as appears by the record of the Marriages in said Town, in my Office.
Given under my hand this 4 th day of February A.D. 1837.
Ezra Hale Town Clerk.
I Ezra Hale above named on oath do testify and declare that I held the Office of Clerk of the Town of Newbury, and that it appears from the Records of said Town now in my possession, that Nathaniel Low Chase and Lydia Dustin both above named, were married by the Rev d Moses Hale on the eighth day of April one thousand seven hundred and seventy three, as appears by the above written extract from said Records - in fair legible figures on said record 8 th day of April 1773.
Subscribed and sworn
before me W. W. Oates Justice of the Peace
Ezra Hale

I Nehemiah Follansbee of West Newbury, in the county of Essex, and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, aged Eighty Seven years, on oath do testify and declare, that I was well acquainted with Nathaniel Loomis Chase, late a Revolutionary pensioner of the United States, and do know, that he the said Nathaniel Chase died at said West Newbury, on the twelfth day of January - one thousand eight hundred and thirty six - and that Lydia Chase now of said West Newbury, is the widow of the said Nathaniel Chase, and that she has not intermarried since his decease - West Newbury February 25th 1837
Nehemiah Follansbee
Essex ss. February 25th 1837. Then personally appeared the above named Nehemiah Follansbee, and made oath in due form of Law to the truth of the above written deposition, by him subscribed as my free act. I do also certify that the said Nehemiah Follansbee, is personally well known to me, and believed by me to be a credible witness.
W. W. Oat. Justice of the Peace
I Thomas Hills of West Newbury, in the county of Essex, and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, aged Seventy four years, on oath do testify and declare, that I was well acquainted with Nathaniel Loomis Chase who was late a pensioner of the United States, and with Lydia Chase, who is his widow - I do know that said Lydia was the wife of the said Nathaniel Chase - that they always lived together as such - until the decease of the said Nathaniel, which took place at said West Newbury on the twelfth day of January in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and thirty six - I do also know, that said Lydia Chase is still living, at said West Newbury, the widow of said Nathaniel Chase (and that she has not intermarried since his decease -
Thomas Hills
West Newbury Jan'y 25th 1837
Essex ss. February 25th 1837. Then Thomas Hills above named, personally came and made oath in due form of Law, to the truth of the above written deposition, by him subscribed in my

presence - I do also certify that the said Thomas Hill, is personally made known to me, and believed by me to be a credible witness. Wm West Judge of the Peace
Bristol Court of Common Pleas Sept 20 1839
Personally appeared in open court Lydia Chase named in the annexed papers & made oath that the statement by her subscribed is true. And I certify that Wm West Esq is a justice of the peace within & for said County & that his signatures thereon are genuine.
Witness my hand & the seal of said Court at Salem this 20 th day of September 1839 John Prince Clerk
1613
Lydia Chase mother of Nathaniel
Married in 1773 - died Aug 1836
Allen #79 73
the same Court Aug 7 1836
Mr Mark Esq Newburyport Mass

May 16, 1939.
Mr. Charles J. Dean 301 Prospect Street Northampton, Massachusetts.
BA-J/ILL Nathaniel L. Chase W. 14456
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request information in regard to Jonathan and Nathan Chase who served from Newbury, Massachusetts, in the Revolutionary War.
A search of the Revolutionary War records of this office has been made and no claim for pension or bounty land found based upon service of a Jonathan or Nathan Chase (Chace). The record has been found, however, of a Nathaniel L. Chase of said Newbury; his record is given herein as found in pension claim, W. 14456.
Nathaniel Low Chase (shown Chase also) was born in the year 1753, in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; the names of his parents are not shown.
While a resident of Newbury, Massachusetts, he enlisted April 20, 1775, served as drummer in Captain William Rogers' company, Colonel Samuel Gerrish's Massachusetts regiment until the last of December 1775, re-enlisted in January and served three months in that same company under Colonel Smith, at Prospect Hill; he enlisted in June 1776, served as drummer in Captain William Rogers' company, Colonel Wigginsworth's Massachusetts regiment, marched to Ticonderoga and was discharged at Albany, having served six months; he enlisted in June 1777 and served five months in Captain Rogers' company under Colonel Jonathan Titcomb, stationed at Rhode Island. During his service, he served three months as private, other times as drummer.
He was allowed pension on his application executed September 11, 1832, at which time he resided in West Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. He died there January 12, 1836.
Nathaniel Low Chase married April 8, 1773, Lydia Dustan.

also of Newbury; they were married there by Rev. Moses Hale.
Lydia Chase, the soldier's widow, was allowed pension on her application executed February 25, 1837, at which time she was aged eighty-three years; the date and place of her birth and the names of her parents are not shown.
Nathaniel L. Chase and his wife, Lydia, had eleven children, whose names, births, etc. are shown as follows:
Moses Chase, born in 1774 John " " in 1775 Ruth " " in 1777 Ezra " " in 1779 Hannah " " in 1781 Abel D. " " in 1783 Moody " " in 1785 Judith " " in 1788 Lydia " " in 1790 Lucy " " in 1792 ok Mrs. Smith Sewell (?) " " in 1794
In 1837, Moses, Abel D., Moody and Sewell(?) were deceased.
In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, name and address of person paid and, possibly, the date of death of this pensioner, you should address The Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, this city, and cite the following data:
Lydia Chase, widow of Nathaniel L. Chase Certificate #2269 Issued August 23, 1838 Rate $79.73 per annum Commenced January 19, 1838 Act of July 4, 1836 Massachusetts Agency.
Very truly yours,
A. D. MILLER, Executive Assistant to the Administrator.

301 Prospect Street,
Northampton, Massachusetts,
March 23, 1989.
mailed March 22
Revolutionary War Records Section, Pension Department, Veterans Administration, Washington, D. C.
Gentlemen--
Please send me copies of whatsoever statements there may be in the files of soldiers who served in the Revolution of Jonathan and Nathan Chase, of Newbury, Massachusetts, and oblige.
Sincerely,
This is Charles J. Dean a Nathaniel L Chase of New

O. W. & N. Div. L. W. B. W. 14456.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, BUREAU OF PENSIONS, WASHINGTON, D. C.,
December 28th, 1896.
Sir:-
Replying to your request for information concerning the military record of Nathaniel Chase, a soldier of the Revolutionary war, you are advised that he made an application for pension on September 11th, 1832, at which time he was 79 years of age and residing at West Newbury Mass., and his pension was allowed for three months' actual service as a private and nineteen months' actual service as a drummer in the Mass. troops, Revolutionary war; a part of the time he served under Capt. William Rogers and Col. Samuel Gerrish. He enlisted at Newbury, Mass.
His widow, Lydia, made application and received a pension for the service of her husband as above set forth.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.
Mr. Cyrus Bussey,
1416 "F" Street, N. W.,
Washington, D. C.

O. V. & N. Div. L. W. B. W. 14456.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
WASHINGTON, D. C., June 3rd, 1836.
Sir:-
Replying to your request for information concerning the military record of Nathaniel L. Chase, a soldier of the Revolutionary war, you are advised that he made an application for pension on September 11th, 1832, at which time he was residing at West Newbury, Mass., and 79 years of age, and his pension was allowed for three months' actual service as a private and nineteen months' service as a drummer in the Mass. troops, Revolutionary war; a part of the time he served under Capt. William Rogers and Col. Samuel Gerrish. He enlisted from Newbury, Mass. His pension was paid up to the date of his death which occurred January 12th, 1836. There is no mention made of his having been wounded in the service.
His widow, Lydia, made application and received a pension for the service of her husband as above set forth.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.
Mr. H. M. Chase,
Barnstable, Mass.

O. W. & N. Div. L. W. R. W. 14456.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
WASHINGTON, D. C.,
May 2nd, 1898
Sir:-
Replying to your request for information concerning the military record of Nathaniel S. Chase, a soldier of the Revolutionary war, you are advised that he made an application for pension on September 11th, 1832, at which time he was residing in West Newbury, Mass., and 79 years of age, and his pension was allowed for three months' actual service as a private and nineteen months' service as a drummer in the Mass. troops, Revolutionary war; a part of the time he served under Capt. William Rogers and Col. Samuel Gerrish. He enlisted from Newbury, Mass.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.
Mr. H. M. Chase, Barnstable, Mass.

O. W. & N. Div. L. W. B. W. 14456.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, BUREAU OF PENSIONS, WASHINGTON, D. C.,
May 2nd, 1896
Sir:-
Replying to your request for information concerning the military record of Nathaniel S. Chase, a soldier of the Revolutionary war, you are advised that he made an application for pension on September 11th, 1832, at which time he was residing in West Newbury, Mass., and 79 years of age, and his pension was allowed for three months' actual service as a private and nineteen months' service as a drummer in the Mass. troops, Revolutionary war; a part of the time he served under Capt. William Rogers and Col. Samuel Gerrish. He enlisted from Newbury, Mass.
Very respectfully,
M. L. Lahr Commissioner.
Mr. H. M. Chase, Barnstable, Mass.
1832 79 1911
Nath. S. Chase

Henry M. Chase, Jr.
61 Bradford St.
Lawrence, Mass.
Mar. 20 th 1898
MAR 24 1898
U.S. MAR. & NAVY
Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:-
I am interested in finding the services of my ancestor who assisted in establishing the American Independence as I am anxious to become a member of the "Sons of the American Revolution." if it is not too much trouble will you kindly send me a certificate of service from the Bureau of Pensions. My

Ancestors from whom I have descent are.
Ezra Chase
Born. May 25. 1720 Died 1799
I understand he acted in the following capacity -
(a) Private Captain Colby's Harrickill Company, (b) Colonel Johnson's Regiment which marched at Lexington alarm to Cambridge. (c) Member of Committee of Safety.
Also,
Nathaniel Low Chase
Born. Aug. 13. 1752. Died Jan. 12. 1836
(a) Private Captain Colby's Company. (b) Colonel Gerrish's Regiment. also in Captain Rogers Company (c) A Pensioner.
Thanking you for your kindness I remain Very Respectfully Yours. Henry M. Chase Jr.

2275 LAW OFFICE OF CYRUS BUSSEY, LATE ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR Kellogg Building, 1416 P St., WASHINGTON, D. C.
Dec 13 D 1896
To the Commission of Pensions.
Sir
A personal friend connected with the War Department is a descendant of Nathaniel Low Chase born in Newbury Mass 1752 and was a Soldier in the Revolutionary War and a pensioner at the time of his death. She desires to join the Daughters of the Revolution and desires a letter from you establishing the fact that Mr Chase was a Soldier in the war of the Revolution and such reference to his wife or children as the papers may show.
I will thank you for any additional facts connected with his service.
I write this in behalf of Mrs J. A. Doyle whose husband is an Officer in the Marine Service. Stationed at San Francisco Cal.
Very truly Yours Cyrus Bussey

H. M. CHASE, BARNSTABLE, MASS.
Barnstable Mass. May 27 th 1896
Sir:- I beg to express my thanks for the rendered letter, relating to the service of Nathaniel S Chase, in the Revolutionary War, which I return, with the request that you will kindly cause a correction to be made, in the initial letter of the middle name, which should be "S", instead of "S," as written. Will you also oblige me with the following further information, viz - At what date did the payment of the pension cease to the pensioner, and to his widow Sydia? Do the records disclose the fact that the pensioner was wounded in the service? Solliciting your kind attention. I am
Very Respectfully H. M. Chase.
To Hon Commissioner.

M. M. CHASE, BARNSTABLE, MASS.
Barnstable Mass April 24 th 1876
To the
Hon Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.C.
Sir, I write for information, in relation to Nathaniel S. Chase of West Newbury, Mass. who applied to the Probate Court of Essex County, Mass. under the Act of 1832, for a pension for his services in the Revolutionary War. His petition was acted upon by said Court, on Sept 11 th 1832, and was returned for correction on Feb 19 th 1834. Will you kindly inform me the date of the allowance of pension, the nature of military service, and term, and Regt. & Co. in which he served. Please advise me if a fee is required for the usual Certificate and I will remit the amount. Yours truly H. M. Chase

peru Mass
Rev
WIDOW, &c.
peru Mass
File No. 14456 Lydia Chase Widow of Nathaniel S Chase Deceased Geo Mass
Act: July 4th 86 N. Chase Index: Vol. 2 , Page 135
[Arrangement of 1870.]
May 2'96 sold to H M Chas Barnstable JWR
June 3'96 sold to H M Chas Barnstable JWR
Dec 28'96 Hist to Cyrus Bussey, C JWR
Mch. 26.98. Henry Lawrence, Mass.
1939-May 16-Hist to Charles J. Dean

Valh le S. Chase of Mass. late a pensioner under the Act of Congress passed June 7. 1832. To what time was he last paid?
Since 12 th Jan y 1836 paid to that period JH
H. H. 18 Aug. 38

J. L. Edwards Esq.
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington

Newburyport, March 17 th 1837
J. L. Edwards Esq m Commissioner of Pensions Sir
Allow me in behalf of Mrs. Lydia Crane, widow of Nathaniel Crane deceased, who was late a Revolutionary Pensioner of the United States, on the Roll of the Massachusetts Agency, to forward you herewith her application for the benefit of the Act of Congress of 11 th July 1836 and respectfully to request, that if the accompanying Evidence is deemed satisfactory, a Certificate may be issued to her.
with great respect, Your m c obed t Serv t
W. W. Court

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, October 26 th 1833.
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 the name of Nathaniel Chase, as a private, is found on a Muster Roll of Capt. William Rogers' Company, in Col. Gerrish's Regt. where he is allowed from May 8 th 1775, three Months and one day. m d 3 = 1
Nathaniel L. Chase claims for services as a Drummer, under Capt. William Rogers, in 1775 also in '76, & '77, the the Rolls of which are not found in this Office, except the one above stated.
Edward D. Bangs. Secy

All that can be found for H.C. we have examined all the rolls and every book where there was any prospect of finding his name and the result we now send you.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
COUNTY OF ESSEX, ss. PROBATE OFFICE.
I Nathaniel Lord junior, register of probate for said county, hereby certify, that
William Woart Esquire, before whom the declaration hereto annexed of Lydia Clase and the affidavits hereto annexed of Nehemiah Tollansbee and Thomas Hills severally purport to have been taken, is a justice of the peace for said county, duly qualified to administer oaths; and that his name subscribed to the certificate on each of them is, as I fully believe, his genuine signature.
Given under my hand and seal of office, this Given under my hand and seal of office, this seventeenth day of March, A. D. 1837.
Nath. Lord jr.