Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 16,001, Stephen Colburn, Mass.

SERVICE
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Mass
Colburn Stephen
H. 16001
Mariam
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1854 John Bryant March 3 1854 T. Kenrick 17 Oct. 1854.
637 Concord N Hampshire Mariam Colburn Widow of Stephen Colburn dec?
who died on the 20th June 1820 of Lebanon in the State of N. H. who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain Reed of the Fly. by Col Baldwin in the Mass. line for Dyer's Mass
Inscribed on the Roll of Concord at the rate of 80 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 24th day of Mar. 1837 and sent Sim. Kenrick Lebanon N.H.
Arrears to the 4th March 1837 $480.00 Semi-annual allowance ending 4 Sept. 40.00 $520.00
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act July 4, 1836, Section the 3rd }
Recorded by M. H. Madison Clerk Book Vol. 1. Page 26

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Mariam Colburn Declaration for Pension under the act of July 4, 1836 - 2 nd Section
M c Aug 1779 MS. 1820 2 nd Section
Name on Capt Head Roll Baldwin roll. Sept. 1776 or Capt Hendew. 1 mo. 12 Name not on Pension roll
devit to Timothy Kennick Lebanon Me

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the third section of the act of Congress of the fourth of July 1836.
State of New Hampshire
Grafton ss, on this 27 th day of January A D 1837 personally appeared before me David C. Churchill Esquire one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas within and a person in the county of Grafton. Mariam Colburn a resident of Grafton in the county of Grafton and State of New Hampshire aged 79 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 4, 1836. That she is the widow of Stephen Colburn who was a private in the war of the revolution. That in Dec r 1775 or Jan y 1776 he enlisted as a soldier in Col. John Barritts Company Col d Warner's Reg t Marched into Canada where he was stationed some time on the Plains of Abraham. Had the small pox while in Canada, served at this time, six months.
Also in the month of August 1776 he enlisted into Capt Barritts or Howes Company Col d Chase or Baldwins Reg t she is not positive as to the names of the officers. Went to New York some of the time stationed at or near White Plains. Served at this time at least nine months.
Also in 1777 he served in Col. Henders Company Col d Chase Reg t . Marched by the way of Cavernail to Still Water Bernis Heights New York discharged in order served three months. See Roll - 1 mo 12 d.
Also during the years 1778 & 1779 he was out in the service most of the time, but when he went or under what officers he served she does not recollect she well knows that he was absent the greatest part of the time as he came to her fathers house several times during this time and she understood that it was on furlough or between terms of service.
Also in the year 1780 he served as she believes six months at Hartford under Col. Samuel Daine, not on roll
Also he served under Col. Charles Nelson at Newbury Vermont one or two months in 1780 -
Also he served at a place then called Kingsland now Washington V t under Col. P r ush in 1780 1779 three months.
Also served as she believes under Col. Charles Nelson Col d Wait's Reg t at Corinth Vermont six months in the year 1781 -
He was in the service of the country during the war of the Revolution as she fully believes at least four years in the whole. Her husband frequently told of his services and said he was promised land for the service.

In 1776 & 1777 in New York. She is old and very infirm by reason of severe sickness for several years past. Her memory very much impaired. She may have mistated as to times and places of service and the names of the officers under whom she served. She states only according to the best of her knowledge and belief, and she is positive that he was out in the service a good deal after they were married & most of the time for the two or three first years. She has no documentary evidence whatever nor does she know of any person now living who served with him, except those whose affidavits are herewith sent,
She further declares that she was married to the said Stephen Colburn in the Month of August in the year Eighteen hundred and seventy Nine. That her husband the aforesaid Stephen Colburn died on the 20 th day of June 1820. And that she has remained a widow ever since that period, as will more fully appear by reference to the proof hereto annexed. Mariam Colburn mark
Sworn to and subscribed, on the day and year above written, before
David C. Churchill J. b. b. Pleas
I further certify that the above named Mariam Colburn by reason of old age and other bodily infirmities is unable to attend the court.
David C. Churchill J. b. b. Pleas
State of New Hampshire Grafton ss
I Nathan B. Felton clerk of the court of Common Pleas for said county hereby certify that David C. Churchill, whose name is subscribed to the two foregoing certificates is, and was on the 27 th day of January current, a Judge of said court of Common Pleas, & that his name so subscribed is his genuine signature, being in his own proper hand writing.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said court the twenty ninth day of January A.D. 1837
N. B. Felton clerk

Copy of record of Marriage Stephen Cabum

Stephen Colburn and Mariam Wood were married by the Rev d Mr Potter August 1779
The above is a true copy of a record, on the record book in the Town clerk's office Lebanon Me
Attest, Timothy  Kenrick Town clerk
Town clerk's office Lebanon Me January } 27, 1837 -

Act. 31/98. Dr. Wheatley, Farmington, N.H. See S. 44.039
Rev WIDOW, &c.
File No. 16001 Marian Colburn widow of Stephen Colburn Post Civil War
Act July 4th 86
Index: Vol. 9 , Page 149
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Salmon Down
Salmon Down Disposition

I Salmon Dow of Hanover NH a Revolutionary Pensioner of the United States do depose and say that in the year 1781 I served as a soldier in Col. Under Nelsons Company at Cornith Vermont there was in the Company with me a soldier by the name of Coburn from Lebanon I am not positive as to his Christian Name but think probably it was Stephen, we served at the time six months and said Stephen Coburn served all the time. said Stephen Coburn was also with me Salmon Dow at Stratford NH six months under Col. Samuel Perkins in the year 1780.
Salmon Dow
Sworn to and subscribed this 3 rd day of February A.D. 1837 In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my Notarial Seal at Hanover County of Grafton & State of New Hampshire this Third day of February A.D. 1837 Timothy Kenrick Notary Public
I certify that the above named Salmon Dow is a credible person Timothy Kenrick Notary Public

I Stephen Chapman of Lyme NH, a Pensioner of the United States, do depose and say that in the year 1781, I was a Soldier in Capt Charles Nelsons Company Col. Waits Regt and was stationed at Cornish Vermont, six months. Stephen Cobburn then of Lebanon since deceased was a Soldier in the same Company with me and served the same time that I did, as above stated according to my best recollection. Stephen Chapman
Sworn to and subscribed this 3 rd day of February AD 1837
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my Notarial seal at Lyme Lyme County of Grafton & State of New Hampshire this third day of February AD 1837.
Timothy Kenrick Notary Public
I certify that the above named Stephen Chapman is a credible person
Timothy Kenrick Notary Public

Iba Huntington

Sibba Huntington of Lebanon Me aged 76 years do dispose and say that in the year 1780 or 1781 I was with a number of others from Lebanon Me Stationed at Newbury Vermont in a company of soldiers under the command of Col. Charles Nelson. Stephen Colburn then of said Lebanon now deceased was one of those who served with me as aforesaid. we served at that time according to the best of my recollection one month. Sibba Huntington
Sworn to and subscribed this 4 th day of February 1837 In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my notarial seal at Lebanon County of Grafton & State of New Hampshire this 4 th day of Feby 1837 Timothy Kenrick Notary Public
I certify that the Hon ble Sibba Huntington above named is a credible witness & person of veracity. Timothy Kenrick Notary Public

1 Copy of record of death of Stephen Colburn

Stephen Colburn died June 20, 1820 aged 64. years
Recorded January 1, 1821.
for Timothy Kenrick Town clerk
A true copy of record.
Attest Timothy Kenrick Town clerk
Office of Town Clerk } Eben M. Faby 6, 1837 }

I Joseph Wood of Lebanon Me aged 77. years, do depose and say that I was well acquainted with Stephen Colburn late of Lebanon deceased and I know that he went as a soldier in Capt John Barrett Company to Canada in the winter of 1775 & 76 he stayed at this time six months, I saw him after he returned and heard him tell of the service done at this time. I am also well acquainted with Mariam Colburn the widow of said Stephen Col- burn they were married according to the best of my rec- ollection in the year 1778 or 1779. and I know that she has remained a widow ever since the death of her husband the said Stephen Colburn
Joseph Wood
Sworn to and subscribed this 7 th day of February AD 1837
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my Notarial seal at Lebanon in the County of Oxford & State of New Hampshire this seventh day of February AD 1837
Timothy Kenrick Notary Public
I certify that the above named Joseph Wood is a credible person
Timothy Kenrick Notary Public

Martin Dewey
1m 12d
the Col. ...

I Martin Dewey of Lebanon NH aged 80 years do depose and say, that in the winter of 1775 & 76 I was residing in said Lebanon and at time a number of persons enlisted into company to go to Canada, and I recollect that Stephen Colburn then of said Lebanon now deceased, was one of those that went to Canada at that time, they were gone on this tour of service according to the best of my recollection six months I often heard said Colburn and often after their return tell of the hardships they had undergone now they suffer for the want of provisions and that most of them had the small pox and I know of no one now living who went from this town at that time, all I believe are dead.
I also served with said Colburn in the spring and  summer of 1777 in Col. Chandler's Three Months men, by the way of Canada to Ticonderoga then New York, we left Ticonderoga about two weeks before that place was evacuated.
Martin Dewey
to and subscribed this 4 th day of February AD 1837- In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my Notarial seal at Lebanon County of Grafton and State of New Hampshire this 4 th day of February AD 1837
Timothy Kenrick Notary Public
I certify that the above named Martin Dewey is a credible person
Timothy Kenrick Notary Public

Hodges butters disposition

I Hodges Cutler of Plainfield Me a Revolutionary Pensioner of the United States do depose and say, that Stephen Colburn late of Lebanon Me now deceased was a soldier with Me in Col. Henders Company, Col: Chase, Regt - we went to Leavendick, Vermont, thence to St Croix, thence to Still Water, Bernis Sluys, New York, served according to the best of my recollection, three months, in 1777 -
Hodges Cutler
Sworn to and subscribed this 31 st day of January A.D. 1837 In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed my Notarial seal at Lebanon County of Grafton State of New Hampshire, this 31 st day of January 1837 Timothy Kenrick Notary Public
I certify that the above named Hodges Cutler is a credible person. Timothy Kenrick Notary Public

I Lydia Sprague of Lebanon Me. age eighty years do depose and say that I am the widow of Elkanah Sprague late of said Lebanon deceased, who was a soldier in the War of the Revolution. I was well acquainted with Stephen Colburn late of Lebanon deceased, and I was knowing to his going to Canada in 1775 the winter of 1775 and 1776 in Col. Barretts Company with my husband the said Elkanah Sprague. They were in the service at this time six months. I have often since their return from Canada, heard said Colburn and my husband when conversing together tell of the hardships they had undergone while on their tour of duty in Canada by having the small pox, being short of provisions, cold weather &c. &c. I am also well acquainted with Mariam Colburn the widow of said Stephen. They were married according to my recollection some time in the year 1778, or 1779—
Lydia Sprague
Sworn to and subscribed this 6 th day of February 1837 In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my Notarial seal at Lebanon in the County of Grafton & State of New Hampshire this sixth day of February AD 1837
Timothy Kenrick Notary Public
I certify that the above named Lydia Sprague is a credible person.
Timothy Kenrick Notary Public

Jonathan Woodward

I Jonathan Woodward of Hanover NH a Revolutionary Pensioner of the United States do depose and say that in the year 1779 — I served as a soldier in a company under the command of Capt. Dush. we were stationed at a place then called Kingsland now Washington Vermont. we served at this time three months, in the winter season, employed in scouting. Stephen Colburn then of Lebanon now deceased, was a soldier in the same company with me and served the same time that I did. I also state that according to the best of my recollection said Stephen Colburn was with me in Capt. Nelsons company at Corinth six months in the year 1781.
Jonathan Woodward
I sworn to and subscribed this 3 rd day of February AD 1837 In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my Notarial Seal at Hanover County of Grafton State of New Hampshire this third day of February, AD 1837.
Timothy Kenrick Notary Public
I testify that the above named Jonathan Woodward is a credible person. Timothy Kenrick Notary Public

John Woods

I John Wood of Lebanon NH aged 69 years do depose and say, that in the winter of 1775 & 76 - Stephen Colburn then of said Lebanon now deceased started from my Father's house to go as a soldier to Canada under the command of Captain John Brannett he was all equipped, knapsack on his back and gun in his hands when he left, and I well recollect when he returned of hearing him tell of the hardships he had undergone, suffering from the want of provisions having the small pox, and various other incidents and circumstances that took place, while he was in the enemies country in Canada, I am positive that he served at this time full six months. I am well acquainted with the widow Maria Colburn and know that she is the widow of the said Stephen Colburn and that she has remained a widow ever since the death of said Stephen Colburn. — John Wood
Sworn to and subscribed this 2 nd day of February 1837 In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my Notarial Seal at Lebanon County of Grafton & State of New Hampshire this 2 nd day of February 1837 Timothy Kenrick Notary Public
I certify that the above named John Wood is a credible person, Timothy Kenrick Notary Public

Mariam Colburn wid. of. Stephen Colburn dec N.H.
mar d Aug t 1779. died June 20. 1820.
allaw. $80 pr. ann no deduction
Wm. Kennebec Lebanon N.H.

Washington City
July 18 th 1837-
Hon J. L. Edwards Chairman
Sir. I inclose to you the Pension Papers of Marion Collins of Lebanon N.H. directed to me by Tim o Kenrick Esq r of Lebanon N.H.
Mr. Edwards will please communicate to Mr. Kenrick the result of the investigation
I am very Respectfully your most obedt. Serv t
John Page

J. Wenrich Letter

Lebanon February 10, 1837 J L Edwards Esq. Sir
With this I send the declaration of the Widow Mariam Colburn for Pension under the third section of the act of July 4, 1836. Mrs Colburn is a feeble old woman is confined to her bed by sickness, dependent on others for support, her memory very much impaired she cannot recollect very particularly as to her husband's services. That her husband served more than two years there can be no doubt but as almost all of those who served with him are dead it is impossible to make so positive proof of service as once might have been done. I hope her case will be taken into favourable consideration and a certificate forwarded to me for her as soon as may be convenient.
Very Respectfully your obed serv Timothy Merrill