Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 34167, Ebenezer Case, Navy Mass. Residence And Agency

SERVICE
NUMBER
Navy
Case, Ebenezer
S. 34167
Mass. residence and agency.
CONTENTS

8,688
Massachusetts
Elmer Case
on board Ship Warren as
a Marine Capt Francis
In the navy of the United States during the Revolutionary War
Inscribed on the Roll of Massachusetts at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 22 of April 1818
Certificate of Pension issued the 27 March 1819 and sent to Thomas B Adams Esq. Quincy Mass
Arrears to 4th of March 1819 $83.43 Semi-ann. all'ce ending 4 Sept 1819 48.
d. Aug. 18. 1842
$131.43
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
1 Year.
Continued
Massachusetts for the 19th Dec. 1822 to 1823. John Pease, Mass. W. H.

Ebenezer Dase Marine
Shop Waver Com L Hopkins
22 April 1818
Indep t Certifica Te as a claimant circumstances wanted Adm l

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS.
Barnstable
ss.
On this 22 o day of April 1818, before me the subscriber, one of the Judges of the Circuit Court of Common Pleas, for the Southern Circuit, personally appeared Ebenezer Case of Barnstable aged Sixty one years, resident in the said Circuit, who being by me first duly cautioned according to law, on his oath made the following declaration, by him signed, in order to obtain the provision made by the late 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."

Barnstable 1 st February 28 th 1819.
I am satisfied that the Applicant is in need of assistance from his country for support.
And I, the said Judge, do certify, that it appears to my satisfaction, that the said Ebenezer Dyer did serve in the revolutionary war, as stated in the preceding declaration, against the common enemy, for the term of nine months, on the continental establishment; and I now transmit the proceedings and testimony taken and had before me, to the Secretary for the Department of War, pursuant to the directions of the aforementioned act of Congress.
Thomas B Adams. Ch. Jus.

I Ebenezer Cave, of Barnstable in the County of Barnstable & Commonwealth of Massachusetts aged sixty one years a Citizen of the United States, on Oath set forth and declare that I enlisted under Capt n John Grannis as a Marine & served on Board the American Armed Ship Warren (which was stationed in y e State of Rhode Island) for the period of twelve months — at the expiration of which time I was Honorably discharged at Providence, Commodore Hopkins, of the same place, had the command of the Squadron — I know very well Samuel Shaw a Midshipman, and Ansell Adams a Marine, both served on Board said Ship with me — I have no further evidence now in my power that I can produce of my services aforesaid. Am now in reduced circumstances in life and stand in need of the assistance of my Country for support
Ebenezer Cave

(Copy.)
Elmer Case
Schedule of property.

SCHEDULE.
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS.
County of Barnstable ss.
On this third day of September 1822, before the Common Court of Common Pleas for the said County , proceeding according to the course of the common law with a jurisdiction unlimited in point of amount, having a power also of fine and imprisonment, and keeping a record of their proceedings, personally appeared in open Court, being a Court of record for the said county Ebenezer Gase aged sixty five years, resident in Barnstable in said County, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth, on his oath, declare that he served in the Revolutionary war as follows, viz. for the term of twelve months  on board the  Frigate  Hancock , commanded  by  Capt.  Hickson and that he has received a pension certificate dated March 27, 1819 and numbered 8,680 - in pursuance of his original Declaration made April 22d 1818 , and also takes and subscribes the following oath, viz.
And I do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States, on the 28th 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 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 18th day of March, 1818; and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me, any property, or securities, 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.
Schedule of property.
Real Estate.
One seat in a pews in the Rev. Mr. Starkevants Meeting House.
Personal Estate.
Two old tables, one small looking Glass, one Iron pot, two kettles, five old chairs, a few articles of broomery ware & cooking utensils, one plough, one pitch fork, one scythe, one bow and six sheep. My occupation is that of a husbandman. I am infirm in body. I have a wife, who is sixty one years of age, named Martha who is dependent on me for support. Ebenezer Gase.
Sworn to, and declared, on the seventh day of September 1822.
before said Court. Almer Davis, Clerk.
I, Almer Davis clerk of Barnstable County , do hereby certify, that the foregoing oath and 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 thirty one dollars and twelve cents. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said court, on this fourth day of September 1822.
Almer Davis, Clerk of the Court for the County of Barnstable.

19th March 1878 to Harry Case R. L. M.
Invalid
WIDOW, etc.
File No. 311167 Navy
Ebenezer Bass
Ship "Warren" Marine U.S. Navy Ret. Mem.
Act March 18-1878
Index: Vol. _____, Page _____
[Arrangement of 1870.]

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Washington, D. C., _____, 19____
In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of Abner Leav a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pen- sion on file in this Bureau.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     ✓ 12 mos Marine Capt. Hopkins U.S. Ship Warren Kang         
Battles engaged in, _____
Residence of soldier at enlistment, ✓
Date of application for pension, Apr. 22 1818. His ct. was at
Residence at date of application, Barnstable Barnstable Co. Mass
Age at date of application, 61 yrs. died Aug. 18 1842*
Remarks: In 1822 his wife Martha was 61 yrs old. See other family data.
* from A.B.
Respectfully,
See Navy Register
Commissioner.

HAMILTON CLUB OF CHICAGO
March tenth, Nineteen fourteen.
Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
Gentlemen:-
My ancestor was EBENEZER CASE who served in the Revolutionary War from the State of Massachus- etts. I am informed he was receiving a pension for said service in 1840.
Could I trouble you for a certificate, giving birth, death, wife's name and any and all family data which your files show?
Thanking you in advance for your prompt attention,
Very truly yours,
Harry Case
Room 1333 Stock Exchange Building, Chicago, Illinois.