Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S 18786, Timothy Cunningham, Mass. Navy

SERVICE
NUMBER
Mass. Mary
Cunningham, Timothy
818786
CONTENTS
Carded

Timothy Cunningham Maine
Seaman 3 Months Pawt 21. 
14022
Nathl Coffin Esq Wiscapet Maine

BRIEF in the case of Timothy Cunningham County of Lincoln in the State of Maine (Act 7th June, 1832.)
 1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? open court  2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?  3. How old is he? 77  4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed. 
   Period. Duration of Service. Rank. Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served.   Years, Months, Days.     Spring In 1775 enlisted for 5 or 6 Private Gen. Capt Bunker  Genl Washington   1776 enlisted 9 " Capt Davis  do not recollect others   1777 drafted 4 " Capt Dony  do not about a Regiment   1779 volunteered 3 " Capt McAllister   1780 " " in a Shade 1 Boat to guard the river   he served on board the Frigate = 3 recollect the Capt Name but he was from the South -   = called the Deum but does not 32 guns  
5. In what battles was he engaged?
none mentioned
6. Where did he reside when he entered the service?
County of Lincoln Maine
7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditional evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls?
traditional and two living witnesses
8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect?
neither nor service are exactly stated
I certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
George Sayre
Examining Clerk.

10. 190 MAINE
Isaac Cummings of Lincoln in the State of Maine who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain Davis of the Regt commanded by _____ in the Maine line for 3 Months  Stamaw 21 " Private Mass & Navy
Inscribed on the Roll of MAINE at the rate of 82 Dollars _____ Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 23 rd day of March 1833 and sent Nathl Coffin  Wiscasset  Maine Arrears to the 4th of March 1833  $164.00 Semi-ann. allowance ending 11 Sept "  41.00 Died Feb. 16, 1836 $205.00 See A. B.
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by D.P. Gadsden Clerk, Book 8 Vol. 15 Page 7

DECLARATION.
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7th June, 1832.
STATE OF MAINE, } ss. COUNTY OF LINCOLN, }
ON this twelfth day of September personally appeared in open Court, before John Ruggles a Judge of the Court of Common Pleas now sitting, Timothy Cummings a resident of Edgcomb in the County of Lincoln and State of Maine, aged Seventy Seven years who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress, passed June 7th, 1832. That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers, and served as herein stated, as follows viz.
That he enlisted in the Spring of 1775 at Edgcomb for five or six months, the first which in Capt. Bowd's company -  Supposes it continental or Genl Washington was in command when he arrived at Cambridge near Boston - recollects no Regiment - served his time out - was discharged verbally, which is lost - was stationed chiefly at Prospect Hill near Boston.
The next year 1776 he enlisted in Capt. Davis's company -  Winslow was first Lieutenant for nine months & served it out & was verbally discharged - The Regiment that his company belonged to he understands was at Portland - does not know the Colonel or any of the officers - was stationed at the mouth of Sheepscot River at Hendricks Head & Thirty and Island to guard against the enemy - staid there constantly, excepting leave of absence for a day or so -
The next year 1777 he thinks it was, he was drafted for four months to go to Rhode Island in Captain Jones company he thinks John Brown was Lieutenant - he does not know any thing about a Regiment - remembers a Major Jones however - was stationed at Tiverton on the main at Howland's Ferry - did not cross the ferry but once on to the Island - kept guard to prevent the British from coming from the Island - was discharged verbally at Tiverton at the end of the time.
In 1779 he volunteered to go to Penobscot on the Bangsboro expedition so called & enlisted in Capt. Archibald Wallcut's company - does not know whether he went for the expedition or for three months - was in the service three months at that time - Genl. Dowe was commander in Chief - the expedition failed & he was amongst those who landed.
In 1780 thinks volunteered to guard the mouth of Sheepscot River, had the care of a whale boat & was out one month in the service of the State. - About the middle of the above services (I cannot recollect the year I was on board the continental Frigate of thirty six guns - he was called the Star Frigate. I was on board her several months as a Marine. I cannot recollect the Captain's name but I recollect he was from the southward.)
And to the interrogatories propounded under the instructions of the War Department he answers as follows viz. Was born in Edgcomb in 1755 - has no record of his age as none was then kept in said Edgcomb , where he lived when called into service, where he has lived since the Revolutionary war & where he now lives - enlisted each time voluntarily excepting the service to Rhode Island when he was drafted - has already stated the names of the officers he now recollects - Always received his discharge from the Captain - always verbally excepting once in writing from Capt. Bowd which is lost. Any of his neighbours can testify as to his character for veracity. None relieves of his Revolutionary services, but he will particularly refer to William Patterson & Edmund Williams Servants of Brook Bay .
He hereby testifies to the truth of the foregoing to a person of ordinary capacity, except the present, and he does not know the person to whom he is speaking to be any other.
Sworn to, and subscribed, the day and year aforesaid.
Timothy Cummings John Ruggles Judge of said Court

DECLARATION.
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7th June, 1832.
STATE OF MAINE, } ss. COUNTY OF LINCOLN, }
ON this twentyth day of September personally appeared in open Court, before John Ruggles, a Judge of the Court of Common Pleas now sitting, Timothy Cummingham a resident of Edgcomb in the County of Lincoln and State of Maine, aged Seventy Seven years who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress, passed June 7th, 1832. That he entered the service of the United
States under the following named officers, and served as herein stated, as follows viz. That he enlisted in the Spring of 1775 at Edgcomb for five or six months, in the force which in Capt Bowdoin's company - suffered at continental as Genl Washington was in command when he arrived at Cambridge near Boston - recollects no Regiment - served his time out and was discharged in writing, which is lost - was stationed chiefly at Prospect Hill near Boston.
The next year 1776 he enlisted in Capt Davis's company - Wenslow was first Lieutenant for nine months & served it out & was verbally discharged - The Regiment this company belonged to he understands was at Portland - does not know the Colonel or any of the officers - was stationed at the mouth of Sheepscot River at Hendricks Head & Thirty acre Island to guard against the enemy - staid there constantly, excepting leave of absence for a day or so -
The next year 1777 he thinks it was, he was drafted for four months to go to Rhode Island in Captain Jones company he thinks John Dutton was Lieutenant - he does not know anything about a Regiment - remembers a Major Jones however - was stationed at Tiverton on the main at Howlands Ferry - did not cross the ferry but once on to the Island - kept guard to prevent the British from coming from the Island - was discharged verbally at Tiverton at the end of the time.
In 1778 he volunteered to go to Pensylvania on the Bayard expedition so called & enlisted in Capt Archibald Wallcutts company - does not know whether he went for the expedition or for three months - was in the service three months at that time - Genl. Lord was commander in Chief - the expedition failed & he was amongst those who landed.
In 1780 think volunteered to guard the mouth of Sheepscot River, had the care of a whole boat & was out one month in the service of the State - About the middle of the above services (I do not recollect the year) I was on board the continental Frigate of Thirty six guns - she was called the Grand Fleet - I was on board her seven or eight months as a Marine - I cannot recollect the Captains name but I recollect he was from the southward.
And to the interrogatories propounded under the instructions of the War Department he answers as follows viz. Was born in Edgcomb in 1755 - has no record of his age as none was then kept in said Edgcomb, where he lived when called into service, where he has lived since the Revolutionary war & where he now lives - enlisted each time voluntarily excepting the service to Rhode Island where he was drafted - has already stated the names of the officers he now recollects - Always received his discharge from the Captain - always verbally excepting one in writing from Capt Bowdoin which is lost. Any of his neighbours can testify as to his character for veracity & his belief of his Revolutionary services, but he will particularly refer to Wells and Patterson of Edgcomb William Servis of Boothbay.
He hereby relinquishes any claim to a pension or annuity, except the present, and he does not know of any other person entitled to any such pension or annuity.
Sworn to, and subscribed, the day and year aforesaid.
Notice
Timothy Cummingham John Ruggles Judge of said Court

WE, William Patterson residing in the Said Pidgeon and William Lewis residing in the Brookbay hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with Seth Cunnigham who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be Seventy Seven years of age; that he is reputed and believed, in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
William Patterson William Lewis
State of Maine.
LINCOLN, ss....Sworn and subscribed this twelfth day of September
A. D. 1832.
Before me, Isaac Bailey Justice of the Peace
And the said Court do hereby declare their 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 it appears to them that William Patterson who has signed the preceding certificate, is a resident in the Pidgeon and that William Lewis who has also signed the same is a resident in the Brookbay and are credible persons; and that their statement is entitled to credit.
John Ruggles J. C. P. Attest Nathl. Coffin Clerk
State of Maine.
TO ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN.
LINCOLN, ss....I NATHANIEL COFFIN, Clerk of all the Judicial Courts within and for the County of Lincoln, do hereby certify that Isaac Bailey Esq. whose name is affixed to the above certificate, as a Justice of the Peace is legally commissioned and duly qualified to act as such, and that the name so affixed is his own proper signature, to me well known.
IN TESTIMONY whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the Court of Common Pleas this 12 th day of September A. D. 1832.
Nathl. Coffin CLERK
Seth Cunnigham 14.022.

P 18486 INVALID.
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File No. 18486
Dorothy Cunningham
Pre Rev War
Act: Canne 7" 32
Index:—Vol. 1 , Page 87
[Arrangement of 1870.]

State of Maine.
LINCOLN, ss— I NATHANIEL COFFIN, Clerk of all the Judicial Courts within and for the County of Lincoln, do hereby certify that the annexed paper, signed by the Judge and attested by the Clerk, contains the original proceedings of the Court of Common Pleas, at a special session thereof holden at Wiscasset in said County, by the Hon. John Ruggles one of the Judges of said Court on the twelfth day of September , A. D. 1832, in the matter of the application of Timothy Cunningham for a Pension. IN TESTIMONY whereof I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of said Court this sixth day of October A. D. 1832.
Nath. Coffin
CLERK.

Nath l Moore's dep o in Temo. Cunningham's case & Isaac Moore's dep o .

I Isaac Moore of Colpecomb in the County of Lincoln & State of Maine aged seventy eight years on oath testify & say, that I am well acquainted with Timothy Cunningham of said Colpecomb & believe him to be seventy seven years of age. In the year 1875 said Cunningham hired me to take care of his farm when he enlisted - I do not now recollect his Captain's name, but it said that it was Boudry - said Cunningham went to Cambridge & Prospect Hill near Boston, as I then at the time understood, and served as a soldier for a considerable time - it said is said that he was out at that time five or six months - I think I had gone into the Army myself before his return, & therefore do not know the length of time he was gone. Isaac Moore
State of Maine - Lincoln Co. Sept. 9th. 1882. Personally appeared the above named Isaac Moore before me Jeremiah Bailey, one of the Justices of the Peace within the said County of Lincoln & after due examination & caution to testify, I declare the whole truth maketh oath to the truth of the foregoing Deposition by him signed in my presence. The aforesaid Deponent is an interested person of good credit in whose testimony confidence may be placed.
Jeremiah Bailey Justice of the Peace

I Isaac Moore of Colpecombe in the County of Lincoln & State of Maine aged seventy eight years on oath testify & say, that I am well acquainted with Timothy Cunningham of said Colpecombe, & believe him to be seventy seven years of age. In the year 1875 said Cunningham hired me to take care of his farm when he enlisted - I do not now recollect his Captain's name, but it said that it was Boudry - said Cunningham went to Cambridge & Prospect Hill near Boston, as I then at the time understood, and served as a soldier for a considerable time - it said is said that he was out at that time five or six months - I think I had gone into the Army myself before his return, & therefore do not know the length of time he was gone. Isaac Moore
State of Maine - Lincoln Co. Sept. 9th. 1882. Personally appeared the above named Isaac Moore before me Jeremiah Bailey, one of the Justices of the Peace within the said County of Lincoln & after due examination & caution to testify, I believe the whole truth maketh oath to the truth of the foregoing Deposition by him signed in my presence. The above said Deposition is in every particular a true & good credit in whose testimony confidence may be placed.
Jeremiah Bailey Justice of the Peace

State of Maine.
TO ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN.
LINCOLN, ss— I NATHANIEL COFFIN, Clerk of all the Judicial Courts within and for the County of Lincoln, do hereby certify that Deu Bailey Esq. whose name is written affixed to the annexed paper, as a JUSTICE OF THE PEACE is legally commissioned and duly qualified to act as such, and that the name so affixed is his own proper signature to me well known.
IN TESTIMONY whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the Court of Common Pleas this sixth day of October A. D. 1832.
Nathl. Coffin CLERK.

I Nathaniel Moore of Edgecombe in the State of Maine aged aged seventy two years on oath depose & say, that I am well acquainted with Timothy Cunningham of said Edgecombe who has for a long time been an ordained Elder in the Baptist Church. I know that he enlisted in the War of the Revolution in 1775. I it was, and went to Cambridge, and was gone for some time, the portion of the year that he was absent I cannot tell, but I well re- -collect that before he went he made an arrangement with my bro- -ther Isaac Moore to carry on his farm for him in his absence, & my brother did take his farm for him.
I served with said Cunningham as a private soldier in the same Company in the following manner & periods, nine months in Capt. Israel Davis Company at Boothbay, four months in Capt. Jones Company to Rhode Island, stationed at Newport, three months on the Bagedome expedition at Penobscot, and one month in a whale boat commanded by said Cunning- -ham, at the mouth of Sheepscot river - said Cunningham fully served out each of the above mentioned periods of time where I was with him & was regularly discharged. I have no doubt of his service at Cambridge, but I was not then with him.
Nathaniel his X Moore Mark
Attest
J. Bailey

State of Maine Penobscot ss. August 11. 1832 Personally appeared the aforementioned Nathaniel Stone before me Jeremiah Bailey one of the Justices of the Peace within the County of Penobscot & after due examination & caution to testify the whole truth, maketh oath to the truth of the deposition by him signed in my presence. The aforesaid deponent is a disinterested person of good credit, in whose testimony confidence may be placed.
Jeremiah Bailey Justice of the Peace
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