Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 18879, Stephen Chase, Mass.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Mass.
Chase, Stephen Elizabeth
W. 18879
CONTENTS

209.
Reported
Vermont Mut. Inf. Elizabeth Chase widow of Stephen Chase Majr who served in the Revolutionary war, as a private.
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 50 Dollars 33,
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 15th day of June 1848 and sent to
Alpheus Kellogg Amasa Kellogg Jr
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 47 Vol. 3.

11,231 R Vermont
Stephen Chase of _____ in the state of Vermont who was a Private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Sprouts of the Maple ine, for the term of 2 years
Inscribed on the Roll of Vermont at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 1st of March 1819
Certificate of Pension issued the 30th of May 1819 and sent to Phinehas White Esq. Pultney Vermont
Arrears to 4th of Mar: 1819  1/31 - $ 1. 3
Semi-ann. all'ce ending 4 Sep: 1819  48.
$ 49. 3
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
4 8 3-

Stephen Chase, private, Windham Co. Vt. May 1782, to June 1784, Col: Sprague's regt. Mass'ts line. 1 st March, 1819.
services too late for the rolls
Plinchaos White, judge, Putney, Vermont. a pension Application for Stephen Chase

To. Phinehas White Esq. Chief Judge of the Court of Windham and State of Vermont
I Stephen Chase of Jamaica in the County of Windham and State of Vermont, claiming the benefit of an Act of Congress passed on the 18 th day of March A.D. 1818. entitled an Act, "To Provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the Revolutionary War ," Do here- unto the provisions of the said act here make the following Declaration upon oath - To wit, - I served as a Private soldier, in the War of the Revo- lution as follows - I first enlisted and entered the service in the month of May 1782 for the term of three years, on the Continental Establishment, in the Company of Capt. Dyer in the Regiment under the command of Col. Sprout of the Massachusetts Line - and afterwards, was transferred to the Company of Capt. Bailey - and after, to the Company under Capt. Bradford of the Light Inf'ty. in the same Regt. - In Decr. 1783, after Col. Sprout left the service - I was under the command of Capt. Buel, who commanded the Regt. after Col. Sprout, I do not now recollect - And faithfully served till about the 19 th day of June 1784 when I was honorably discharged at Westpoint - My discharge I delivered to one Samuel Viat, of Jamaica about twenty years ago to carry to Boston, in order to get some additional pay, which discharge has never been returned to me - And I further declare that I am now in the 52 nd year of my age. and by reason of

my reduced circumstances I am in need of the assistance of my country for support - - - - -
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand this first day of March A.D. 1819 -
Stephen Chase
State of Vermont. } Be it remembered that on Windham County ss } this first day of March A.D. 1819
Stephen Chase above named personally appearing made solemn oath to the truth of the preceding De- claration by him subscribed before me -
Phinehas White Chief Judge of Windham Co. Ct.
And I do hereby certify that it appears to my satis- faction that the said Stephen Chase did serve in the Revolutionary War, as stated in the preceding De- claration, against the common enemy, for more than nine months on the Continental Establishment -
And I do now transmit the proceedings and testimony had and taken before me to the Secretary of the Department of War, pur- suant to the directions of the aforementioned act of Congress -
In witness whereof I haveunto set my official signature and have caused the seal of Windham County Court to be annexed -
Phinehas White Chief Judge of Windham Co. Ct.

I Samuel Vial of Jamaica in County of Windham and State of Vermont, of lawful age do testify and say that about eighteen years ago, I received of Capt. Stephen Chase more or less
We whose names are hereunto subscribed residing in the Town & vicinity where Stephen Chase was of Jamaica in Windham County & State of Vermont now resides being well acquainted with the man, and considerably acquainted with his circumstances; do hereby give it as our opinion that if his services are sufficient, he is otherwise entitled to a pension in consequence of his being a soldier in the Revolutionary war—
Jamaica Febry 27 th 1819—
Amos Haddad Just Peace Nath l Vial Just Peace
Charles Phelps Post Master
E. Mansfield Counsellor at Law
Deleter Skinner Just Peace Nath l Cheney Just Peace
The above are respectable citizens & magistrates
Attest O. White C. G. W. Co. Clerk

I Samuel Vial of Jamaica in County of Windham and State of Vermont, of lawful age do testify and say that about eighteen years ago, I received of Capt. Stephen Chase now of Jamaica his discharge, as soldier, from the Revolutionary Army - in order to carry to Boston to see if any land, or any thing could be obtained by it, and by some means have lost or mislaid said discharge - so that I never have returned it to the said Chase - - - And further saith not Sam d Vial
State of Vermont } March 18. 1829 personally Windham County } aff d me 2, the above named Samuel Vial, who is a credible and disinterested witness, and made solemn oath to the truth of the above affidavit by him subscribed.
Before me Phoebe White Chief Judge of Windham Co. Ct. -

474 1170
Elizabeth Chase widow of Stephen Chase
Declaration for a pension under act of 7 th July 1838
died 13 June 1824
By Sim s Goodale Tamaru 77

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress of the 7 th of July 1838 entitled An Act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows
State of Vermont
District of Westminster ss
On this 7 th day of August 1838 personally appeared before the Probate Court in and for said district at a special court held at Townshend in said district and in the County of Windham in said State Elizabeth Chase of Jamaica in said County aged seventy 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 th 1838 entitled An Act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows That she is the widow of Stephen Chase late of said Jamaica deceased who was a private in the Army of the Revolution and was a pensioner inserted on the pension roll of the United States & of the Vermont Agency at the rate of eight dollars per month commencing on the first day of March 1839 and his certificate of pension was dated 31 st May 1839 & was afterwards suspended as she was informed & understood under an account of a new regulation as to the amount of property which a pensioner under said act might hold, and served as she understood him about two years & two months in said service That he was stationed part of the time at Westpoint was discharged at the close of the War, & that he entitled for three years

The names of his officers she does not recollect but refers you to the evidence on which he was placed on the pension roll for further particulars.
She further declares that she was married to the said Stephen Chase on the sixteenth day of June one thousand seven hundred and ninety one in action in said Windham County formerly called Johnsons Gore by Silas Howard (Justice Peace) of Jamaica in said County that her husband the aforesaid Stephen Chase died at said Jamaica on the thirteenth day of June one thousand eight hundred ninety four, 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 ninety four & at the time above stated that she was married by the name of Elizabeth Skinner which was her maiden name that she has never been married to any other person. Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written.
Elizabeth Chase
Before me David L Putnam Judge of Probate State of Vermont } Registers Office August 7 th 1838 District of Westminster } I James Crawford Clerk and Register of the Probate Court for the District and State aforesaid, do hereby certify that David L Putnam is Judge of the Probate Court within and for the District aforesaid, duly commissioned and qualified, and that his signature above written is genuine -
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said Probate Court the day and year above written.
Albert James Crawford Clerk

FAMILY RECORD.
MARRIAGES.
Stephen & Betsey Chan Married the twentyninth of June 1791.
State of Vermont. Wardham County ss. I married Nov. 14 th 1838. Then personally appeared Elizabeth Chase and made solemn oath that the above is a true copy of her marriage with Stephen Chase late of Danvers deceased, before me Timothy Goodale Inst d of the Church

FAMILY RECORD.
BIRTHS. Stephen Chase born the twentyfifth of August, 1705
Betsey Chase born the nine- teenth of March, 1708
Elizabeth Chase suspended Case

Ray WIDOW, &c.
File No. 18879 Elizabeth Chase Widow of Stephen Chase Priv Rev. War
Act: Febry 2 nd  1748
Index:—Vol. 24 Page 131
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Vermont (B.F.) 1859.
Elizabeth Chase widow of Stephen Chase, deceased
who was a pensioner under the Act of 18 Mar. 1818 and who died on the 13 th of June, 1824, of Windham Co. in the State of Vermont who was a private in the _____ commanded by Captain _____ of the Regt - commanded by Col. Grown in the Mass. Vol. line for 15 minutes 3 dys. Fri.
Inscribed on the Roll of Vermont at the rate of 50 Dollars 33 - Cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836
Certificate of Pension issued the 20 th day of Feb- ruary, 1839 and sent to Hon. H. Hall, H. Reps.
Arrears to the 4th of Sept. 1838 = $125:82 Semi-annual allowance ending 4 M. '39 = 25:16
$150:98
{ Act July 7, } 1838. }
Recorded by L. A. Elliot Clerk, Book A Vol. 2, Page 36

V y 3262 Vermont
Elizabeth Chase widow of Stephen Chase who was a private in the Mass s Line
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 50 Dollars 33 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 5 th day of Decem r 1843 and sent to
Alpheus Kellogg Jamaica Vt
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book A Vol. 1 Page 34

Stephen Chase Vt. Act March 18. 1878 to what time paid?
Run off in
Dep 17. '38
Paid March 4. 1820
J. S.

Elizabeth Chan Vermont
Suspended
Per let 18 Sept. 1838 to S. Goodale let 14 Jany 1839 Hon N. Hall
Act 9 July 1838

1840 1841 1842 1843 1844 1845 1846 1847 1848 1849 1850
admitted
alphens Kellogg Jamaica NY

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefits of the act of Congress of February 2 d . 1848 entitled an act making further provision for surviving widows of soldiers of the Revolution State of Vermont
Windham County ss ? On this 31 st day of May 1848 personally appeared before the subscriber a Justice of the peace in and for said County Elizabeth Chase a resident of Jamaica in the County Windham aged 80 - years who being first duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the act of Congress passed on the 2 d . February 1848 granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary war, that she is the widow of Stephen Chase who was a private in the army of the Revolution; and the annual amount of the pension which she received under the act of June 17 th 1844 was $ 50.33
She further declares that she is still a widow Elizabeth her Chase Mark
Betsy C Sumner
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written. before me Alpheus H. Hugg ? Justice peace
I hereby certify that the above declarant is personally known to me Alpheus H. Hugg ? Justice peace

State of Vermont Windham County Court Clerk's Office Newport June 2 d A. D. 1848 I Marshall Miller Clerk of said Court certify that Stephen Kellogg is a Justice of the Peace in and for said County duly commissioned and qualified, that his com- mission bears date October 30 th A. D. 1847 and will expire on the 30 th day November A. D. 1848 and that his signatures within written are genuine.
In testimony whereof, I hereunto set my hand and affix the Seal of said Court the day and year first above written — Attest Marshall Miller, Clerk

3839
Elizabeth Chase
$57.33
Aspheus Kellogg Jamaica Vt.

State of Vermont Windham County ss
On this eighth day of August A.D. 1843 personally appeared
the subscriber of the Town of Jamaica Elizabeth Chase resident of Jamaica in the County of Windham aged seventy five years who being first duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the provisions made by the act of Con- gress passed on the 3 rd March 1843 granting pen- sions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary war.
That she is the widow of Stephen Chase who was a private in the Army of the Revolution the annual amount of pension which she received under the act of July 7. 1838 was fifty dollars and thirty three cents the regim ent he served in she can tell nothing about She further declares that she is still a widow
Attest Permelia Holton
her Elizabeth X Chase Mark
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written before me
Alpheus Kellogg Justice Peace I hereby certify that the above declarant is personally known to me Alpheus Kellogg Justice Peace
State of Vermont Windham County Court Clerk's Office Keepsake August 8 th A.D. 1843
I Marshall Miller Clerk of said Court certify, that Alpheus Kellogg is a justice of the Peace, within & for said County, duly commissioned & qualified, that his com- mission bears date Nov. 9 th 1842 & will expire on the 30 th day of December 1843 and that his signa- tures above written are genuine
In testimony whereof, I have unto my hand & affixed the seal of said Court the day & year first above written Attest Marshall Miller, Clerk

Elizabeth Chase
Jan 10

STATE OF VERMONT,
Windham County, ss.
I Marshall Miller , Clerk of the County Court, in the County and State aforesaid, do certify, that Timothy Goodale — is a Justice of the Peace, in and for said County, duly commissioned and qualified, and that his commission was dated on the first day of November A. D. 1837 and will expire on the 30 th day of November A. D. 1838 and that his signature as written above written is genuine.
In testimony whereof, I hereunto set my hand and affix the Seal of the said County Court, at Newfane, in said County, this 22 nd day of November A. D. 1838
Attest — Marshall Miller, Clerk

Stephen Chase
Payable semi-annually. The first payment on this Certificate will be made on the 4th of September next, in Burlington, Vt
by Heman Allen Esq. Agent for paying U. States Pensioners
Recorded.

War Department.
REVOLUTIONARY CLAIM.
I CERTIFY that, in conformity with the Law of the United States, of the 18th of March, 1818,
Stephen Chase . . . . late a Private in the Army of the Revolution, is inscribed on the Pension List, Roll of the Vermont Agency, at the rate of eight . . . dollars per month, to com- mence on the first day of March — one thousand eight hundred and nineteen
GIVEN at the War Office of the United States, this thirty first — day of May . . . one thousand eight hundred and nineteen.
J. L. Edwards, in the absence and on behalf of the Secretary of War.

1859. 1860 H 78 Elizabeth Christy of Stephen Case.
H 78 Affidavit as of July 38 m. 9.
from June 82 to 3 rd Sept. 83 - 15 mo. 3 days
admd 15 mo 30, pri
$50.33
no deduction
Hon. H. Hall.

I Marvel Howard of Jamaica in the County of Windham and State of Vermont, aged sixty four, do depose and say, That Elizabeth Chase, the present applicant for a portion has been my near neighbor, for more than thirty years, her husband, Stephen Chase living with her till his death. Her said husband Stephen Chase died the thirteenth day of June about fourteen years ago. I well knew of his death, and the circumstances attend it. She said Elizabeth Chase still remains the widow of the said Stephen Chase.
Marvel Howard
State of Vermont } Jamaica July 31 st 1838 Windham County ss
Personally appeared Marvel Howard and made solemn oath that the above affidavit by him subscribed is true.
Sim c Goodale Justice of the Peace
I certify that the above named Marvel Howard is a person of known respectability, and his testimony worthy of full credit.
Sim c Goodale Justice of the Peace

Eunice Holton of Dummerston in the County of Windham and State of Vermont aged sixty eight years, do depose and say that Elizabeth Chase of Jamaica is my elder sister. I witnessed the marriage of my said sister to Stephen Chase of Jamaica in said Windham County, in the year one thou- seven hundred and ninety one I think about the middle of June, Her maiden name was Skinner. Esq. Silas Flower of Jamaica married them. I understood the said Chase he became a possessor, but was after ward suspend- ed on account of his property. The said Stephen Chase, husband of the said Elizabeth Chase died in June A D 1824. I attended his funeral. The said Elizabeth has not since married
Eunice her * Holton mark
State of Vermont Windham County ss / Dummerston August 8 th 1838
Personally appeared Eunice Holton, and made solemn oath that the above affidavit by her subscribed is true before me, and I certify that she is a credible witness.
Timothy Goodale Justice of the Peace.

I Nancy Haile of Brookline in the County of Windham and State of Vermont, aged fifty seven, do depose and say that Elizabeth Chase of Tunbridge in said County of Windham, is my sister. Our family name was Skinner. When I was about ten years old at our mother's, I witnessed the marriage of my said sister Elizabeth Chase, to Stephen Chase of said Tunbridge. The said Stephen Chase, husband of my said sister Elizabeth Chase died at Tunbridge, I think, about fourteen years since. I was at his funeral. My sister remains his widow.
Nancy Haile
State of Vermont } Windham County ss } Dummerston August 8 th 1838.
Personally appeared Nancy Haile and Solemnly affirmed that the above affidavit by her subscribed is true before me, and I certify that she is a credible witness.
Timothy Goodale Justice of the Peace
STATE OF VERMONT.
WINDHAM COUNTY COURT, CLERK'S OFFICE.
NEWFANE, August 8 th A. D 1838.
I Manshawe Miller Clerk of the County Court, for the County and State aforesaid, do hereby certify, that Timothy Goodale — is a Justice of the Peace within and for said County, duly commissioned and qualified, and that his signature above written is genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of the said County Court, the day and year above written.
Attest Manshawe Miller, Clerk

I Marvel Howard of Jamaica in the County of Windham and State of Vermont, aged sixty four, do depose and say That Elizabeth Chase, the present applicant for a pension has been my near neighbor, for more than thirty years, her husband, Stephen Chase living with her till his death. Her said husband Stephen Chase died the thirteenth day of June about fourteen years ago. I well knew of his death, and the circumstances attend it. She said Elizabeth Chase still remains the widow of the said Stephen Chase.
Marvel Howard
State of Vermont } Jamaica July 31 st 1838 Windham County ss
Personally appeared Marvel Howard and made solemn oath that the above affidavit by him subscribed is true.
Sim c Goodale Justice of the Peace
I certify that the above named Marvel Howard is a person of known respectability, and his testimony worthy of full credit.
Sim c Goodale Justice of the Peace