Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 14470, Thomas Cheney, Mass.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Mass
Cheney, Thomas
N 14470
Cheney
Jane
CONTENTS

5022
Massachusetts
Jane Cheney
widow of Thomas Cheney
who was a Sarg & Lieut
in the Revolution Mass
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 239 Dollars 99 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 28 th day of Feb. 1844 and sent to Hon. Wm. Parmenter Name of Representative
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book A.
Vol. 1, Page 265.

6925 Mrs Jane Cheney Widow of Lt Thomas Cheney died
Mass
Act 7 July '38
In 80 d. 08
adm d
8mo pri. in 75
15 - Lt. Maxwell - 79 -
226. \frac{66}{100}
No deduction
Reuben Baldwin Boston
H. W. Parnell H. R.

DECLARATION.
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress, of the 7th July, 1838, entitled "An Act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows,"
State of Massachusetts, } ss County of Norfolk. }
On this eleventh day of April in the year Eighteen hundred and Forty Personally appeared before the subscriber, Judge of the Court of Probate for Norfolk County in said State, Jane Cheney
personally appeared before the  of the a resident of Rosebury in the county of Norfolk aged Eighty five 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 provision made by the Act of Congress, passed July 7, 1838, entitled "An Act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows;" That she is the widow of Thomas Cheney who was a* Sargeant.
Ensign and Lieutenant in the Army of the Revolutionary War. Viz. First as a Sargeant in the Eight months service, in the year 1775, in Captain Edward P. Williams Company of Colonel W m Heath's Regiment of Massachusetts Troops; Then as Ensign one whole year; (which service was performed in Canada) in 1776, and in the Company of Captain Edward P. Williams of Colonel John Graton's Massachusetts Continental Regiment; Lastly as a Lieutenant upwards of twelve Months in Colonel Smith's Massachusetts Continental Regiment
She further declares that she was married to the said Thomas Cheney on the Sixth day of April in the year seventeen hundred and Eighty nine ; that her husband, the aforesaid Thomas Cheney died on the Twenty Second day of February  Eighteen hundred & Eighty nine that she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service, but the marriage took place previous to the first of January, seventeen hundred and ninety-four, viz. : at the time above stated.
Sworn to, and subscribed, on the day and year above written, before me, by the said Jane Cheney who by reason of bodily infirmity was confined to her bed & unable to attend & read to make her declaration
Jane Cheney Selah Judge of Probate
13 th Regt. Wigglesworth SL 18 Nov 76 - 13 Feby 78
* Here insert the rank the husband held in the army, navy, or militia, as the case may be, and specify the service performed, as directed in rule numbered one of these regulations.

Roxbury April 11 th 1840.
I Nathan Watson of said Town of Roxbury in the County of Norfolk and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Being Sworn do on Oath depose, testify and say that I am in the Sixty fifth year of my age. That I was formerly well acquainted with Thomas Cheney, commonly called Lieutenant Thomas Cheney, of said Town of Roxbury and with his wife Jane Cheney whose family name was Foster. Said Thomas Cheney was always reputed and believed to have served several years in the army of the Revolutionary War, and as I understand was a Commissioned Officer, a Lieutenant therein, but cannot state particulars. Said Thomas Cheney and his family continued to reside in Roxbury until his death, which occurred about thirty years since and left said Jane Cheney his widow who is still living in said Roxbury, and has not married since the death of her late Husband, the aforesaid Thomas Cheney.
Nathan Watson
County of Norfolk ss April 11 th 1840 Then personally appeared Nathan Watson, who is a credible witness, & made oath to the truth of the above statement by him subscribed.
Before me S el mond Judge of Probate

Commonwealth of Massachusetts—
County of Norfolk Roxbury April 8 th 1840—
I Nath l S. Prentiss the Subscriber, do hereby certify, that it appears by the Registry of Marriages in the Town of Roxbury, that there is contained the following entry of Marriage, viz:—
(Mr. Thomas Cheney and Miss Jane Foster married by the Rev. d Thomas Abbot April sixth, one thousand seven hundred and eighty.—)
I also certify the above to be a true Copy of the Record, with the exception of the date, which is expressed on the Record in fair legible figures as follows, viz:—
Mr. Thomas Cheney and Miss Jane Foster married by the Rev. d Thomas Abbot April 6 th 1780.
I Nath l S. Prentiss, above named depose & say, that I hold the Office of Town Clerk in the Town, County & State aforesaid, and that the above is a true extract from the Records of said Town, &c. with the exception above named as certified by me. —
Nath l S. Prentiss Town Clerk of Roxbury—
Norfolk ss April 9 th 1840 Sworn to Before me W m Whiting Justice of the Peace

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Norfolk County ss.
I Jonathan H. Cobb Register of the Court of Probate of the County & State aforesaid hereby certify that Sherman Leland Esquire is Judge of said Court of Probate & that William Whiting of Roxbury in said County is a Justice of the Peace within & for the County of Norfolk aforesaid & that their respective signatures to these papers are genuine & true.
In Testimony, whereof I have subscribed my name & affixed the seal of said Court at Dedham in said County of Norfolk, on the thirteenth day of April A.D. 1840. Jonathan H. Cobb

Rev WIDOW, &c.
No. 14470
Jane Cheney Widow of Thomas Cheney Lieut Genl War
Act: March 24 43
Index:—Vol. a , Page 130
[Arrangement of 1870.]

6925 Mass Suspended Let. to Hon. Wm Payments a/c 25th 1840 Act 7 July '38.

Massachusetts - 5735.
Jane Cheney widow of Thomas Cheney, deceased
who was a pensioner under the Act of and who died on the 22 d of February, 1808. of Norfolk Co. in the State of Massachusetts - who was a Sgt. & Lt. in the company commanded by Captain E. P. Williams, of the Regt - commanded by Col. Wm. Heath in the Mass. Militia time for 8 months Sergeant 15 " Lieutenant
Inscribed on the Roll of Massachusetts - at the rate of 239 Dollars 99 Cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 19 th day of September, 1840 - and sent to Reuben Baldwin, Esq. Boston.
Added to the 4th of March, 1841
Semi-annual allowance during
$1199:95 { Act July 7, 1838. }
Recorded by S. A. Elliot Clerk, Book A Vol. 1 Page 81.
Report to Secy of War ("G. C.") Sept. 1840. Letto W Whiting Oct 12. 1840.
add to W Whiting 1840.

Massachusetts-5735
Jane Cheney widow of Thomas Cheney, dead,
who was a pensioner under the Act of _____ and who died on the 22 d of Feb y 1808 - of Norfolk in the State of Mass ts - who was a pri. & Lieut - in the company commanded by Captain E. P. Williams of the Reg t commanded by Col. Wm Heath in the Mass ts - line for 18 months private in Lieut. command.
Inscribed on the Roll of Massachusetts at the rate of 226 Dollars 66 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4 th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 9 th day of Sept 1840 and sent to Reuben Baldwin, Boston.
Arrears to the 4 th of March, 1841 - Semi-annual allowance ending
$1133:30 { Act July 7, } 1838. }
Recorded by S. H. Elliot Clerk, Book A Vol. 1 Page 81.
Let. to Hon. J. R. Poinsett Sept. 18, 1840.

Jane Cheney
act 43
Jane Cheney act '43 $239:99 her an
Santo Domingo Office
Washington Feb. 7. 1849
Send cert: to the
Hon. John D. Sleeper
H. Rep.

State of Massachusetts Norfolk County ss.
Be it known. That before me William Whiting a Justice of the Peace, in and for the County aforesaid, personally appeared Jane O'Keeney, and made oath in due form of law, that she is the lawful widow of Thomas O'Keeney late of said Roxbury deceased who was a Sergeant and Lieutenant in the Revolutionary War, and died on the twenty second day of February A D 1808, That she has not intermarried, but continues the widow of the above named Thomas O'Keeney, and that she now resides in Roxbury, in said County, and has resided in said town for the space of eighty six years past never having lived in any other town And the said Jane O'Keeney testifies on oath that she was entitled to, and received a pension from the United States of America under the First Section of the Act of July 7 th A D 1838, commencing on the fourth day of March A D 1836, of Two hundred thirty nine dollars 99/100 per annum, as will fully appear from documents and papers on file in the War Department, as examined and approved by J L Edwards Commissioner of Pensions.
by a Act to decedents to our  supp  com  of  the  deceased  husband  from  the  govt  of  the  United  States  of  America  by  virtue  of  an  act  granting  further  pensions  passed  at  the  last  session  of  congress , and that the necessary papers entitling me to receive said pension, may be forwarded to me at Roxbury to the care of Wm Whiting. Jane Her O'Brien
Same Her X Oheeneey Mark
W. H. L.
Isaac D. Nisbet
Sworn to and Subscribed this twenty second day of December A.D. 1843
Murtha B. Massey
Before me W. Whiting
Justice of the Peace

Roxbury Dec r 22-1843. I hereby certify that I have known the within named Jane Cheeney for thirty years past, and I have the fullest confidence in the truth of the facts by her subscribed
W m Whiting. Justice of the Peace
Roxbury Dec r 22 1843 I hereby certify that I have known Jane Cheeney within named for forty one years past and I have full confidence and belief in the truth of the facts by her subscribed
Nath l S. Prentiss Town Clk. of Rox y
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Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, Boston January 3
I hereby Certify, That at the date of annexed attestation William Whiting a Justice of the Peace for the Town of Norfolk,
in the said Commonwealth, duly constituted and commissioned; and that to his acts and attestations, as such, full faith and credit are and ought to be given, in and out of Court.
In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto affixed the Seal of the Commonwealth, the date above written.
John G. Palfrey: Secretary of the Commonwealth.

5020 Decem 26 1843
Miss Jane Cheeny 3 March 1843
The Hon. Commissioner of Pensions City of Washington District of Columbia
FREE

Hon Commissioner of Pensions City of Washington D C
Providence Dec 22 d 1843.
Dear Sir,
In compliance with the direction of the Pension Agent in Boston, I herewith enclose the application of Jane Cheney for a Renewal of her Pension, and you will please enclose to me the necessary papers which will entitle her to receive the same at your early convenience, and oblige her, by
Respectfully Your Ob d Serv t W m Whiting, " B a

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office; May 23 d 1840.
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 Thomas Cheney of Roxbury is borne on a Muster Roll of Captain Edward Payson Williams's Company in the 36 th Regt as a Sergeant - said Roll is dated "Fort N o 2 Oct r 5 th 1775." the name of said Cheney is also found on an order for Coats dated Cambridge Camp Dec r 22 d 1775, and signed by the Captain.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto affixed the Seal of the Commonwealth, the date above written.
J. S. P. Bigelow Secretary of the Commonwealth.

Sept 9. 1840
Mass.
James L. Edwards
[Large stylized signature]
Commrs of Pensions
Washington

Boston, Massachusetts.
September 5 th 1840.
Sir
Mrs Jane Cheney, widow of Thomas Cheney deceased, who with her friends feels much disappointed in the delay of the Department in adjusting her claim for a five years pension. She has been led to believe that a decision would be made in season for her to draw her annual allowance & the arrearages on the 1 st of the present month - the usual time of drawing. Her papers of application having been on your files since April last. She is urgent to have some definite action thereon, as soon as convenient. The further evidence in this case was forwarded in my letter of July 28 th . It is insinuated by some persons that the above case has been purposely delayed, that so no payment may be made until March next. Mrs Cheney is very infirm, but partially recovered after a long sickness, which as usual is attended with expenses, which her anticipated allowance would much alleviate.
Very Respectfully Sir I am Your Obl d Servant
James L. Edwards Esq r Reuben Baldwin Comm r of Pensions Washington

Washington April 18. 1840
Sir
I enclose Jane Cheyney's papers for Pearson under act of July 1838.
Respectfully
Y. obedient Servt
M c Partland
James W. Edwards Esq r
Commissioner of Pensions

B346.
Payment to be made at Boston — by H. Haven, Esq. Agent for paying pension- ers, in the Agency of Massachusetts.
Payable on the 4th March, 1841. and 4th September in each year. First payment to be made on the 4th day of ————— next.
Recorded in the Pension Office, in Book A, Vol. 1, Page 81 — by
S. A. Elliot, Clerk.

WAR DEPARTMENT.
Five years' Pension.
I certify that in conformity with the act of July 7, 1838, Jane Cheney, of Massachusetts, widow of Thomas Cheney, deceased who was a private and Lieutenant in the Revolution and died on the twenty-second day of February, 1808 is entitled to receive five years' pension at the rate of 226 dollars and 66 cents per annum, commencing on the fourth day of March, 1836; and in case of the death or marriage of said widow before the expiration of said five years, the pension will cease on the day of such marriage or death.
[ Given at the War Office of the United States, this ninth — day of September — one thousand eight hundred and forty.
W. L. Marcy
Secretary of War.
Examined and Countersigned. }
J. B. Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions.

Oct 12. 40
Jane Cheny Map Hill Can't be paid
5735
J. P. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions Washington City District of Columbia
[Handwritten signature]
[Faint handwritten text, possibly "Oct 12 40"]

Dear Sir,
Hoxbury Mass s Oct 8 th 1850
Application was made to your Department by an aged and very destitute widow in this town by the name of Jane Cheney during the past summer, for a pension for services rendered by her deceased husband Thos Cheney of this place, during the Revolutionary War. I am informed by Mr Baldwin who interceded in her behalf that the same has been granted by you in part, that he has rec d the Certificate which entitles her thereto, but that the same is not receivable until March next. The present is respectfully to enquire whether it is within the limits of your authority to authorize the same to be paid at an earlier date, if it is not, effort must be made by her friends to afford her some pecuniary assistance for her comfort and support during the approaching inclement season, inasmuch as Pensions were payable the last month I thought it possible you might order it paid without delay and include the same in your appropriation for Sept last. Waiting your reply in her behalf I remain Your obed serv t
Wm Whitcomb.

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Reuben Baldwin Esq. 47 Court Street Boston

I Amos Holbrook of Milton in the County of Norfolk & Commonwealth of Massachusetts, aged Eighty-Six years. Being sworn, do on Oath testify & say that I was a Surgeon in Colonel John Graton's Regiment of The Massachusetts Troops in the Revolutionary Army for upwards of Eighteen months, part of which time said Regiment was in service in Canada & the Northern part of the State of New York, in the Year 1776. I recollect of an Officer by the name of Cheeney, who according to the best of my recollection was an Ensign in Captain Edward P. Williams's company, from Roxbury, of said Col Graton's Regiment. The Christian name of said Cheeney I do not remember. It is my belief that said Cheeney served all thro' the Campaign of 1776.
Subscribed & sworn to by the above named Amos Holbrook Amos Holbrook, who I certify is a credible witness before me Robert Vice Justice
I Thomas Lyman of Dorchester in the County of Norfolk and Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Aged Eighty two years. Being sworn, do on Oath testify depose & say that, I knew Thomas Cheeney of Roxbury. He was an Ensign in Captain Edward P. Williams's company of Col John Graton's Regiment of Massachusetts Forces, which Regiment was in service to the Northward in 1776. While said Regiment was stationed at St Johns in Canada many of the Officers & Soldiers had the Small Pox, amongst the number said Cheeney had that disorder, which I distinctly recollect, but survived & continued in service until the one year men were discharged on or about the first of January 1777, having served all the year 1776. I am a pensioner of the U.S.

under the act of Congress of March 18 th 1818.
Norfolk July 25. 1840. I Thomas Lyon subscribed & sworn to by the above named Thomas Lyon who I certify is a credible witness. before me Robert Wise Justice of the Peace
I Edward Helton of Dorchester in the County of Norfolk and Commonwealth of Massachusetts aged Eightyfour years Being sworn, do on Oath testify and say that I was a Soldier in The War of The Revolution, and served all the year 1776 in Colonel John Graton's Regiment of Massachusetts Troops which Regiment was in service at the Northward of that year I knew Thomas Cheeney of Roxbury as one of the Officers of said Regiment. He was an Ensign in Captain Edward P. Williams's Company, in said Regiment, and I know that said Thomas Cheeney served all thro' the Campaign of 1776 commencing with that year. I distinctly recollect one Incident that occurred while our Regiment was stationed at St Johns in Canada Viz. The Troops were inoculated with the small Pox by our Surgeon, Dr Holbrook, amongst whom was said Thomas Cheeney & myself. said Cheeney was very sick & expected to die, being confined to his bed in the Hazen House, so called in, St Johns. Dr Holbrook came in one day and said to him "Cheeney If you don't get up" "and walk about you will certainly die", with that said Cheeney burst into tears, and answered, "Then must I die in" "this damned Wooden World." However said Cheeney got well, & after the Campaign closed returned home to Roxbury, where in after times I frequently met him at  Roxbury and for our merriment I would relate the above with many other incidents connected with said service.
I am a Pensioner of Norfolk County under

The act of March 18 th 1818 Edward his Kelton Mark
Norfolk July 25 D r 1840 Then personally appeared the above named Edward Kelton Subscribed to the foregoing affidavit & made Solemn Oath to the truth of the same. before me
Robert Vose Jun. Pease
I hereby certify that I am well acquainted with Doctor Amos Holbrook Mr Thomas Lynn & Mr Edward Kelton all of whom are men of respectability & are credible Witnesses
Robert Vose Jun. Pease
Dorchester Mr July 25. 1840
Commonwealth of Massachusetts. County of Norfolk. I Jonathan H. Cobb Register of the Court of Probate in & for said County of Norfolk hereby certify that Robert Vose is a Judge of the Court within said County of Norfolk & that his signatures on this paper are genuine and true.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of said Court this twenty seventh day of July A.D. 1840.
Jonathan H. Cobb Reg. Prob.
Reuben Baldwin 47 Court St Boston