Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 24039, John Davidson, Mass.

SERVICE
NUMBER _____
Hoass.
Davidson, John Anna
No 24039
CONTENTS

125 Vermont
John Davidson, Wilson's private, reg't U.S. Army U. States.
$8. per mo. Com'd 28. Mar. 1818
Certified I sent to Hon: Mr. Crafts, House of Reps. U.S.
Aug. to 4. Sept. 1818, 5 5 / 28 mo. $41.42
(Rev. J. Albin, Feb 18 th March, 1818)
Massachusetts
3 Cyears - 1777-
72 on rolls from May 79 to May 80
Continued at the same rate Oct 25 th 1820 to
George Rich Montpelier Montpelier
Montpelier, Washington
on Rolls from May '79 to May '80 3 yrs

STATE OF VERMONT,
COUNTY OF Washington ss.
John Davidson of Montpelier in the County of Washington and State of Vermont being duly sworn, doth declare, depose and say, that, on or about the 20 th day of April A. D. 1777 he was duly enlisted into the service of the United States, for the term of three years that he belonged to Captain John Blanchard's Company, and Colonel Mather's Regiment, of the Massachusetts line and served therein, against the common enemy, for the full term aforesaid and honorably discharged at West Point on the eleventh day of May 1780 by Major J. Pittingill as appears by my original discharge.
He further deposes and says, that he is now, and ever since has been a citizen of the United States & that by reason of his reduced circumstances in life, he is in need of assistance from his Country for support.
his John X Davidson mark
N. 4
Declared, sworn, and subscribed, by the above named John Davidson before me at Montpelier in the County aforesaid, this 27 th day of March A. D. 1818.
Stephen Pithier Judge of Court

State of Vermont } Washington } On this 29 th day of June 1820 personally appeared is then being a Court of record to wit the Honorable Supreme Court of Judicature for the state aforesaid holding their Session within and for the County of Washington aforesaid
John Davidson aged sixty nine years resident in Montpelier in said Washington, who first Duly sworn according to law, doth on his Oath declare that he served in the revolutionary war as follows in April 1777 enlisted in Capt. Blanchard's Company and Col. Vose's Regt. for three years
That the date of my Original pension declaration is March March 26 1818 and numbered 125 Dated April 10 th 1818
And I do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18 th day of March 1818 and that I have not since that time by gift sale or in any manner disposed of my property or any part thereof with intent thereby so to diminish the it as to bring myself within the provisions of an Act of Congress entitled "An Act to provide for certain persons engaged in the Land and Naval Service of the United States in the revolutionary war" passed on the 18 th day of March 1818, and that I have not nor has any person in trust for me any property or securi- ties, contracts or Debts, due to me nor have I any income other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed and by me subscribed 2 Cows of the value of $40 - 1 two year old heifer $10 5 Sheep $10 one Pig $5 6 pewter plates - 6 knives & forks & several small articles of household furniture not exceeding in value in the whole $10 - - - - - $7
That I am by occupation a shoemaker but cannot pursue it to much advantage on account of my age - and have a wife whose name is Anne of the age of sixty seven years who also labours under the infirmities of old age
This John X Davidson mark Sworn to & declared in open Court on the 29 th day of June A. D. 1820, Before the Court Atty. Geo. Rich, Clerk

I George Rich, Clerk of the Supreme Court for the County of Washington & State of Vermont, do hereby certify that the foregoing notes of the schedule thereto annexed are truly copied from the Record of the said Court.
And I do further certify that it is the opinion of the said Court that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule is Sixty seven Dollars and twelve cents.
$ 67. 12"
In witness whereof, I have hereunto at my hand, affixed the seal of the said court on this 14. day of July A.D. 1820.
Geo. Rich, Clerk of Sup. Court Washington County.
1738

223  Vermont Burlington  Anna Davidson of Washington in the State of Vermont who was a miss in the company commanded by Captain of the commanded by in the line for widow of John Davidson dec'd late a private in the Revolution
Inscribed on the Roll of Burlington at the rate of 80 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 14th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 23 rd day of Nov 1836 and sent Hon S. B. Freniss Montpelier Vt.  Arrears to the 14th of Sept 1836 $440.00 Semi-ant. allowance ending 4. Mar 37. 40.00 $480.00
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by W. H. Addison Clerk, Book 7 Vol. Page 36
1889 Oct 11 Walter Davidson's history Prior 1890 Dec 11 D. A. Warfield - history Prior

Vermont Burlington  223
Anna Davidson of Washington in the State of Vermont who was a wife in the service commanded by Captain John of the service commanded by John in the service line for widow of John Davidson deceased a private in the Revolution
Inscribed on the Roll of Burlington at the rate of 50 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 14th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 23 rd day of Nov r 1836 and sent Hon. S. B. Frontin Montpelier Vt.
Arrears to the 14th of Sept 1836 $440.00 Semi-ant. allowance ending 4 Mar 37. 40.00 $480.00
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by W. H. Addison Clerk, Book 9 Vol. 1 Page 36
1889 Oct 11 Walter Davidson history Prior 1890 Dec 11 J. A. Warfield - history Prior

1441
adm?
2 years pri
80.
died 24 mar. 1823
no deduction
Hon. S. B. Prentiss Montpelier Vt

Declaration of Anna Davidson in order to obtain the benefit of the third Section of the act of Congress of the 4th July 1836.
State of Vermont District of Washington ss
On this 9th day of September A.D.
1836, personally appeared before the Hon the Probate Court for the District of Washington, Anna Davidson, a resident of Middlesex in the County of Washington and State of Vermont, aged eighty three years and six months, 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 4, 1836. That she is the widow of John Davidson, who was a private in the Revolutionary Army, and has received a pension from the United States, the payment of which was made at the Pension Agency at Burlington, in this State, the evidence of whose services will be found in the records of the War Department.
She further declares that she was married to the said John Davidson on the sixteenth day of January, in the year eighteen hundred and twenty two; that her husband, the aforesaid John Davidson, died on the 24th day of March, in the year eighteen hundred and twenty three, at which time he was a resident of Montpelier in the County and State aforesaid; and that she has remained a widow ever since that period, as will more fully appear by reference to the proof hereto annexed.
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written before J. S. Haisley
Anna Davidson N. N. Keith Rawel N. Keith Judge of Probate
I hereby certify that Anna Davidson, who swore to and subscribed the above declaration is a credible person and a person of truth and veracity.
Rawel N. Keith Judge of Probate
I hereby certify that Rawel N. Keith is the Endorsed Probate for the District of Washington and

Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written before Rawl W. Keith Judge of Probate
I hereby certify that Anna Davidson, who swore to and subscribed the above declaration is a credible person and a person of truth and veracity. Rawl W. Keith Judge of Probate
I hereby certify that Rawl W. Keith is the Judge of Probate of the District of Washington in the State of Vermont and that the signatures above written are his genuine signatures.
In testimony whereof I have unto set my hand and affix the seal of said Probate Court, at Montpelier this 9th day of September, A.D. 1836.
Jeremiah S. Mansfield Pro. Register
I Esai Flint of Middlesex in the County of Washington and State of Vermont, depose and say that about the year 1814 I became acquainted with John Davidson, then of Montpelier, in the County and State aforesaid and that I was well acquainted with him from that time to the time of his death, which took place on the 24th day of March A.D. 1823 and also that he died of a lung fever. And I further say that I have been well acquainted with Anna Davidson, now of Middlesex in the County and State aforesaid, the widow of the said John Davidson, since 1814 and she has remained a widow ever since the death of the said John Davidson. And further deponent saith not. Esai Flint
Personally appeared Esai Flint before the Probate Court for the District of Washington and made solemn oath that the facts set forth in the above affidavit, by him subscribed, are true.
In testimony whereof I have unto affixed my hand and the seal of said Probate Court, this 9th day of September, A.D. 1836.
Rawl W. Keith Judge of Probate
I Edward Lamb of Montpelier in the County of Washington and State of Vermont, of lawful age, depose and say that more than forty years ago I was well acquainted with John Davidson

above affidavit, by him subscribed, are true.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my hand and the seal of said Probate Court, this 9 th day of September, A. D. 1836
Edward M c Whirt Judge of Probate
I Edward Lamb of Montpelier in the County of Washington and State of Vermont, of lawful age, do hereby certify that more than forty years ago I was acquainted with John Davidson and Anna Davidson, his wife; and that the said John Davidson died of a lung fever, March 24. 1823; - that I attended upon him in his last sickness as physician - and I further say that the said Anna Davidson has remained a widow ever since the death of her husband, the said John Davidson. And further deponent saith not.
Edward Lamb
Personally appeared Edward Lamb before the Probate Court for the District of Washington and made solemn oath that the facts set forth in the above affidavit, by him subscribed, are true.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of said Probate Court, at Montpelier, this 9 th day of September A. D. 1836
Edward M c Whirt Judge of Probate
I hereby certify that the above named affiants, Edward Lamb and Iseph Flint, are persons of good character and standing in community for truth and veracity.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my name and affixed the seal of the Probate Court for the District of Washington and State of Vermont, the 14 th day of October A. D. 1836, at Montpelier in said District.
Jeremiah D. H. Weston Register

Sutton Nov 4 1836
Esq Prentice Sir
Agreeable to your request I send you the following record from the Book kept by the Town Clerk of Sutton to wit
John Davidson and Anne Gould both of Sutton were joined together in Marriage Jan y 16 1772 by Benjamin Marsh Elder of the 1 st Baptist Chh. in Sutton Recorded by Benj Morse Int Town Clerk
A true record from the Town records in Sutton
Attest Dan l Jenney Town Clerk of Sutton
Worcester ss November 5 th 1836
Then personally appeared the the aforesaid Daniel Jenney Town Clerk as aforesaid and made oath in due form of law that the aforesaid certificate to him subscribed is a true copy of the record of marriage of said Town of Sutton
Before me Edward Blake Justice Peace
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Worcester ss. I Joseph G. Randall Clerk of the Judicial Courts within and for said County, certify that Edward Blake Esquire before whom the said Daniel Jenney made oath to the foregoing Certificate is a

Justice of the Peace within the said County and duly qualified to administer said oath, and that the foregoing signature of his name appears to be in his own hand writing -
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my name and caused the Seal of the Court of Common Pleas for said County to be affixed at Winchester, the seventh day of November A.D. 1836 -
Post, Steward, Clerk.
Mar 10 Cannon Gould Seton (bath) Oct 16 1772

Henry born at Montpelier John Davidson a Shoemaker - Died March 24, 1823 - Married at Sutton N.H. Jan'y 16, 1772 to Anne Gould both of Sutton May 15
In March 1818 residing in Montpelier Washington Co Vt Enlisted in April 1777 for 3 yrs with Capt John Blanchard's Col Vt Keyser's Battery at West Point in May 1780 In June 1820 of Montpelier Vt aged 69 yrs - Family consist of Wife Anne aged 67 yrs The Widow Anne in Sept 1836 of Middlesex, Washington Co Vt aged 83 yrs & 6 mos
Descendants
Bernard Davidson married July 1, 1778

Recd
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 24039
Anna Davidson Wid of John Davidson Died Nov 1891
Act: June 7th 1892
Index:—Vol. A , Page 173
[Arrangement of 1870.]

when was John Davidson pri: 8 th p er mo. last paid Vermont agency - act 1818? Died 24 March 1828 paid to that G. W. G. Nov. 23. 1836 I recd ————— J. H.
Montpelier Nov 15. 1836~
Hon. J. S. Cabot.
Accompanying this is the evidence of the marriage of Anne Davidson taken in ac= cordance with directions of your last Communica= tion -
I am, very Respectfully,
Your Obd. Servt.
Saml. B. Prentiss

Vermont
Anna Davidson
Widow of
Sasparilla La. La.
At S. B. P. - Oct. 24,
1831
Adm D

Dec 6 1890
friend
Annie Davidson
wife of John who served in the Rev. from Sutton Mass & died in Montpelier Vt. Any record? C.C.F.

T HE Bearer hereof John Davidson a Soldier in the Ninth Massachusetts Regiment, having served as a faithful good Soldier in the said Regiment, the Term of three years being the full Term for which he inlisted, is hereby discharged from the same. —
Given under my Hand, at Day of May
Westpoint this Eleventh 1780
J. H. B. Patten Majr Command.

STATE OF VERMONT,
COUNTY OF Washington ss. }
I George Rich Clerk of the County of Washington
aforesaid, do hereby certify that Stephen Dutkin Esquire before whom the annexed Deed of lease and acknowledgement 
No. 284 have been made at the respective dates
thereof was a Judge of the County Court, within and for the County aforesaid
duly qualified for that purpose, acting under the authority of this state, and that his name subscribed thereto is his own proper signature.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of said County at Montpelier in said County, this 28th day of March in the year one thousand eight hundred
and eighty George Rich CLERK.

State of Vermont, 3. Stephen Patten Esquire, one of Washington Co. the Judges of the County Court
Within and for the County aforesaid before whom the annexed declaration of John Davidson was made do hereby certify that I am fully satisfied that the said John Davidson served in the revolutionary war against
No. 3. the common enemy for the term of three years and do hereby certify to the Secretary of War of the United States, the annexed declaration of the said Davidson, and this with his original discharge, being all the evidence in the case
Given under my hand at Montpelier this 28th day of March A.D. 1818.
Stephen Patten

18 th Oct Anne Davidson V.L.

Mathpelien Sept 30. 1836
Hon. James S. Edwards
Sir, When I forwarded you the evidence in the case of Anne Davidson's application for a pension, I omitted to enclose the evidence of the marriage; this omission was not discovered until to-day - I herewith enclose that evidence -
Very Respectfully,
Your Ht. Servt,
Saml. B. Martip

Montpelier Oct. 14. 1836
Hon. J. S. Converse,
Sir,
Enclosed I return you the papers in the case of Anne Davidson, amend- ed in accordance with your suggestions.
The evidence of the manager, by accident, was not transmitted with the other papers. It has since been forwarded, & has, probably, before this, reached your office.
I am, very Respectfully, your Obt. Servt.
Paul B. Penton