Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 43662, Rufus Hemenway, Mass.

SERVICE
Mass.
Wemenway, Rufus
NUMBER
S43662
CONTENTS

New York Rolls.
1,244
✓ Rufus Hemenway, Capt. Walker's Private Massachusetts Line
In the army of the United States during the Revolutionary War
Inscribed on the Roll of New York at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 18 th of April 1818.
Certificate of Pension issued the 30. of June 1818, and sent to Ch. Townsend, Esq. Buffalo, New York.
Arrears to 4th of Sept. 1818.
Semi-annual payment
4 months 17/30. $36.53
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
Wepow 1775 One year
Eden, Niagara Co.
continued
17 Mar. '34 applied under act of '32 on muster roll - see letter to Hon. J. Clarke - 17 March 1834
Application sent Mar. 3 rd 1820 to Chas. Townsend Buffalo N.Y.

St. Joseph's
18 April
Rufus Hemenway Jr. of Eden
Correct J.H.
Forensics

State of New York Niagara County
Be it remembered that on this eighteenth day of April 1818 before me Charles Townsend one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas in and for said County personally came Rufus Wemenway of Eden in said County who being duly sworn sayth that about the month of December 1775 at Cambridge in Massachusetts he enlisted into Capt Jonathan Byles Company of Col John Nixon's Regiment for one year at the expiration of which time he re-enlisted in Capt Nathan Watkins Company in Col. Weston's Regiment in the Massachusetts line of Continental troops, that he faithfully served agreeably to the terms of his said enlistment until the end of the Rev- olutionary war on the Continental estab- lishment against the common enemy as a private and a fife major —
That by reason of his pecuniary cir- cumstances in life he is in need of assistance from his country for support —
That he obtained an honorable discharge at the war end of the war, which has been lost or destroyed, and at present is unable to make other proof of his

services before mentioned and further sayeth not
Rufus Jennings
Sworn to and subscribed this 18 th day of April 1818 before me Ch. Forrester
I do hereby certify that it appears to my satisfaction that the above Rufus Jennings I did show in the Revolutionary war war against the Common Enemy as stated in the preceding affidavit. Herewith transmit to the Secretary for the department of war pursuant to the act of Congress of March 18. 1818 entitled an act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval services of the United States in the revolutionary war.
April 18. 1818
Ch. Forrester Judge of Magistrate's Pleas

State of New York Niagara County Clerks Office
I Frederick B Merrill clerk of the County Aforesaid do hereby certify that Charles Townes and before whom the preceding affidavit appears to have been made was at that time one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas in and for said county acting as such under the authority of this State and that the name so signed is his signature
In Testimony Whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the county seal at Buffalo this Twentieth day of April in the year of our Lord one Thousand Eight Hundred and Eighteen
F. B Merrill

State of New York Niagara County } ss
On this Eighth day of June 1820 personally appeared in open Court to wit, in the Court of common pleas in and for said County, the same being constituted a court of record by the constitution and laws of the State of New York. Rufus Heminway aged fifty seven years resident in Eden 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, that is to say in the capacity of a Musician from the year 1776 to 1783 in different Regiments in the Massachusetts line of Continental troops. That on the last day of December of the said year 1776 he enlisted in the Company commanded by Nathan Watkins of Col Brewster's Regiment and when discharged he was a music Master belonging to the 4 th Massachusetts Regiment commanded by Col Jackson. That in order to obtain the provisions of the act of Congress of the 18 th day of March 1818. he did on the 18 th day of April of same year make a declaration of the facts relative to his services and obtained subsequently a certificate of being placed on the pension roll of the New York Agency the number of which appears to be 1244.
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 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 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.
   1 Table 12/ Kettle 16/ Barrels Firkins etc 26/ pensions 44/ $ 12. 25   20 lb Sugar 20/ Sythe. Sickle. hoofs 10/ plates 10/ Basins 5/ 4. 38   Looking Glass 3/ Bottle & Teapot 5/6 1 Fro 3/ 1. 44   2 Spail Kettles not worth more than 11. 00   1 Axe 2. 00   3 drawing knives 2. 00   5 Chisels 1. 75 1 Hoog $3 4. 75   1 Pot 1. 75   1 Tea Kettle 1. 25   3 Chairs 1. 50   1 Set Tea Cups & saucers 37   1 Chest & Trunk 2. 50   10 Fowls 1. 25  

  1 Hoe  $ . 75    2. Saws  2. 37    1. Square  . 50    1. Adze  2. 00  
Debts due me by Individuals worth 3. 00
Bed & Bedding & Clothing
That the said Rufus Heminway owes about one hundred and fifty Dollars.
That he is by occupation a Cooper. that he is so infirm by reason of a rheumatic affection to which he is subject as to be unable to labor more than one fourth part of the time.
That his family residing with him consists of Polly his wife aged forty eight years. Lucy his daughter aged twenty two years. Harvey his son aged fifteen years. Rufus his son aged thirteen years and Hiram his son aged twelve years. That neither his said wife or children (with the exception of his oldest son) are able to support themselves in consequence of ill health, excepting his youngest son
Sworn to and declared on the Eighth day of June 1820 before me
Rufus Heminway
Ch: Townsend
Judge of Niag (on plea)
I M c E Marshall clerk of the court of Common Pleas in and for the county of Niagara, do hereby certify that the foregoing oath and the Schedule thereto annexed are truly copied from the Records 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 property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule is fifty four dollars
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and Affixed the seal of the said Court on this 20 day of June 1820
S. C. Marshall.
Clerk of the court for the county of Niagara

In reply to your request of _____, received for a statement of the military history of Rufus Hemenway 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. S. File 43,662
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Circuit of Mass Dec. 1775 1 year Pri. Jonathan Childs John Nixon Mass.   Dec. 31. 1776 to end war. Fife Maj. Nathan Watkins Brewer   1783 music master Jackson 4" Mass.  
Battles engaged in,
Residence of soldier at enlistment,
Date of application for pension, Apr. 18. 1818 - Allendale
Residence at date of application, Eden, Niagara Co., N.Y.
Age at date of application, 57  55
Remarks: Wife Polly at 48 yrs. ch - Lucy 22, Harvey 15, Rufus 13 +  Heiram 12 yrs.
(Service as alleged cannot be identified by book as now at hand)
Very respectfully,

Heirs to - Lansing Mich.
43 662
INVALID.
Rev
File No. 43 662
Rufus Hemenway Dr Rev
Act: 18 th March 18 th
Index: —Vol. 8 , Page 221
[Arrangement of 1870.]
Sept-18-1909-
Mrs. M. A. Whipple
1907 May 8. Hist. to C.A. Newton.
1907 May 22. Tracing of signature to above.
1907 Dec. 23. Hist. to Miss
E. A. Chapin aw.
1929 Oct. 7. C.A. Newton
adv. cost of photo. MS#
1929 Oct. 26. Photo mailed
to C.A. Newton Fin. Rev.
ntfd. A.W.Y.

Sept 18-1900. B. City to Mrs. M.A. Whipple dining room 1929 Oct. 7. C.A. Newton adv. cost of photos 1929 Oct. 26. Photos mailed to C.A. Newton & Fin. Rev. attd 9/20/29
Acts of July 14, 1862, and March 3, 1873.
REJECTED
4857 Rufus Hemenway Service: _____
Enlisted: _____, 18
Discharged: _____, 18
Application filed: _____, 18
Alleges: _____
Re-enlisted: _____
Attorney: _____
P. O. _____
_____ Recognized. _____ Contract.
_____ Cert. of Dis. Searched for _____, 18

Rev:
Rufus Hemenway New York
Rejected
letter 19 March 11
Hon. S. C.

54862
Samuel
not
Rufus Homans
file among rejected
FREE
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48 3/4
Hn S. Clark
Samuel Clark M.
Washington
D.C.
54862

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Rafael Homenuwa
file among rejected
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Rejected
FREE
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Hon S. Blair
107 Washington D.C.
Mr. Grant Conf. M.
543662

Genova 24 th July 1834
Mr s Clarke Sir I have taken the liberty to enclose you some papers - which relates to my Father's Pension - Which if you will have the goodness to attend to immediately I will cheerfully reward you for the trouble on your return - my Father is now a Pensioner (under the first act granting pensions) as a private Soldier - but Which was all wrong - as you will see by the Enclosed papers - that he was a Musician and also a Cannonier - he now wishes his Pension increased under the last act and prays to receive his back pay which he is intitled to under the present act Your attention to this business will greatly
Oblige your friend & Servant J. H. Newman
Please let me hear from you soon

State of New York Ontario County
On the twentyth day of February 1834 Personally appeared in open Court before the Judges of the Court of Common pleas of said County, being a Court of Record in said County, Rufus Hemenway a resident of the Village of Geneva in the County and State aforesaid, who being duly sworn according to Law, doth on his Oath depose & say that he is upwards of Sixty Nine years of age of which he has a written record in his Family Bible that in 1775, he resided in Farmington Midd- lesex County Massachusetts, where on the 19th day of April he enlisted as a Fifer with Captain Gleason in Colonel John Nixons Regi- ment of Massachusetts State Troops for the term of Eight Months, that he served out said Enlistment, and was stationed the greater part of the time at Winter Hill and was discharged at Cambridge, that he served under Col John Nixon, General Sullivan
Lieut Col Thomas Nixon Capt Gleason Lieutenant Maynard
That in January 1776 he again enlisted as a Fifer in Capt Childs Company in the same Regiment for the term of one year that in the Spring following, after the British left Boston, the Regiment was ordered

In New York That the Defendant was taken sick with the Measles, when on the March and about sixty miles from Boston, returned and had order to join Col Brown Regiment and was put under Command of Capt Watkins and sometime in the Summer was ordered to Mount Independence, to which place they cut their Road from No 4 in Connecticut River, that he remained there on duty until January, when his Enlistment expired and he was discharged having served out twelve months That he served under
Col Brown
Lieut Col Carlton
Capt Watkins
Lieutenant Walker
That on his discharge at Mount Independence in January 1777, he re-enlisted with Capt Watkins, for three Years or during the war as a Fifer, that on his re-enlisting he had permission to return home with order to join the Regiment at No 2 Barracks in Cambridge which he did in March or April following, and joined Capt Childs Company in Col Weston Regiment of the Continental Line, that as soon as the Regiment, was embodied they marched to Albany, joined a part of Col Ralys Regiment, under Major Bedlam and marched to Fort Stanwix under Colonel Gansevoort, remained there three or four weeks, then went to Saratoga, and was at the capture of Burgoyne,

Afterwards marched to Valley Forge and went into winter quarters. That at Valley Forge he found Capt. Walker with whom he originally enlisted. That he was soon afterwards transferred to Capt. Daniel's Company. Capt. Walker having another offer, 1778 left Valley Forge, went under Command of Genl. Washington to Jersey, was attached to the Infantry, under Command of Morgan with his Riflemen and was engaged in the Battle of Monmouth. Then went Newtown in Connecticut and assisted in building a Bridge under Carlton called Carlton Bridge. Then they went into winter quarters at West Point that he continued in the Service three years and four months and was discharged at Fishkill the latter part of April 1780. That he received a written discharge which has been lost. That in 1780 at Springfield in Massachusetts he enlisted as a Fifer in Capt. Richards Company, Col. John Gaylor's Regiment in May or June for the term of six months. That he served out said enlistment of six months in the neighborhood of the High Land, and was discharged somewhere near Fishkill or Paksill. That in 1781 in the Spring, he enlisted as a Fifer in Capt. Moses Company in the 4 th Massachusetts Regiment under Command of Col. William Shepard for the term of three years. That a short time after he joined the Regiment he was promoted to the rank of Fife Major and continued

to do duty as such until the close of the war after the British evacuated New York and was discharged at the High Bridge opposite West Point at in about the time his enlistment for three years expired. That soon after receiving his appointment of Fife Major, he was ap- pointed to take charge of the Musick which appointment was made by General Washington himself. That his said appointment was read in General orders, directing that he Rufus Hemenway be appointed Inspector of Musick with the rank of Lieutenant, and that he be obeyed and respected accordingly.
That his discharge was signed by Major General Knox, and as near as he can recollect read as follows viz - Rufus Hemenway Fife Major and Inspector of Musick having faithfully served out his time, is hereby honorably discharged
H Knox
That during the last winter he served under Col Shepard Lieut Col Miller Major Rice
That he had a warrant appointing him Fife Major signed by Col Shepard and a warrant or Commission, appointing him Inspector of Musick signed by General Washington both of which together with his discharge was burned with his house at Camillus in Onondaga County New York about seventeen years ago when he then resided
Rufus Hemenway
Sworn and subscribed this — } 20th. February 1834 - in open court

I, Charles Crane, Clerk of the Court of Common pleas aforesaid do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said court, in the matter of the application of Rufus Hemenway for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this twentieth day of February A. D. 1834.
Charles Crane.

On Rolls
Wipons - Ward
5 Feb (3 yrs) Transf'd to Brethren's List
Mewes, Wallens
5 Feb (63 yrs) joined from Wipons file
Sprouts
21 July 80 - 9 mo. closed 1 Jan'y 80

State of New York Ontario County
On this 22 day of October 1833 before me Thomas Beals a Notary Public in and for said county personally appeared Robert Robinson of Manchester in said County a Revolutionary Pensioner aged 71 years who being duly sworn according to Law doth depose and say that he is well acquainted with Rufus Hemenway of Geneva in said County, who he is informed is also a Pensioner. That during the war of the Revolution and in the years 1781 and 1782 this deponent was in the 2 d Massachusetts Regiment commanded by Colonel Sproat, and at West Point and at Newburgh he saw the said Rufus Hemenway in the 1 st Massachusetts Regiment then commanded by Colonel Henry Jackson, and that he was Fife Major in said Regiment and all the time he knew him he was Fife Major, and he believes he was at the end of the war and he saith that he has known him since the war, and has often conversed about the events of the war and he knows that the said Rufus Hemenway was Fife major of said Regiment
Robert Robinson
Sworn and subscribed this 22 day of October 1833 before me Thomas Beals Not. Pub.
I certify that the above named Robert Robinson is a credible person
Thomas Beals Not. Pub.
State of New-York, Ontario County ss. I,
Charles Crane, Clerk of said county, do hereby certify, that Thomas Beals whose name is subscribed to the above certificates, is a Notary Public in and for said county; and that I am well acquainted with his hand writing and verily believe the said signatures to be his proper act and deed.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and seal of office, this twenty-second day of October A. D. 1833.
Charles Crane.

Hon J. Clark My
No. 2 Vol. 30 No. 337

War Dept Pension Off Mar 19 34
Sir -
I have the honor to inform you that the claim of Rufus Hemenway to the provisions of the Act of 7. June '32 has been examined - He is mistaken in supposing that the pension of a musician under that act is greater than the pension of a private under the act 18 march '18 It is less by Eight dollars - His papers are placed on our files -
W. L. Clark -

State of New York Ontario County ss.
Nathan Brown of the Town of Wengenfield in Steuben County in said State being duly sworn according to law, both on his Oath depose and say that he is upwards of sixty Nine Years of age. That he was born in Canterbury Connecticut, that in the year 1781 he resided in Berkshire County Massachusetts where he enlisted in Captain Larned's Company in Col. Shepherds Regiment for six months that at the expiration of that time he enlisted in Capt. Haskell's Company in the same Regiment which said Regiment was commanded a part of the time by Col. Shepherd and a part by Col. Jackson, when he continued to serve until after the British left New York - he thinks it was in January 1784 that he was discharged at the Highlands - That he knew Rufus He- maway now of Geneva Ontario County, during the time he was in said Regiment - that said Hemaway was then Major in said Regt. from the time this deponent enlisted as a soldier in said Regiment until discharged as afore- said -
Nathan Brown
Ontario County ss. On the nineteenth day of October 1838 personally appeared Nathan Brown who

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State of New York Ontario County ss.
Nathan Brown of the Town of Mansfield in Steuben County in said State being duly sworn according to law, both on his Oath depose and say that he is upwards of sixty Nine Years of age. That he was born in Canterbury Connecticut, that in the year 1781 he resided in Berkshire County Massachusetts where he enlisted in Captain Larned's Company in Col. Shepherd's Regiment for six months that at the expiration of that time he enlisted in Capt. Haskell's Company in the same Regiment which said Regiment was commanded a part of the time by Col. Shepherd and a part by Col. Jackson, when he continued to serve until after the British left New York - he thinks it was in January 1784 that he was discharged at the Highlands - That he knew Rufus Hemanway now of Geneva Ontario County, during the time he was in said Regiment - that said Hemanway was then Major in said Regt. from the time this deponent enlisted as a soldier in said Regiment until discharged as afore- said - Nathan Brown
Ontario County ss. On the nineteenth day of October 1838 personally appeared Nathan Brown who

It appears to my satisfaction to be a credible witness and subscribed and made oath to the truth of the foregoing affidavits. Enrotas Hastings  Yp
Hon. S. Clark
State of New York } Ontario County ss }
I certify that Enrotas Hastings, whose name is subscribed to the above certificate was at the date thereof, a Justice of the Peace in and for said County; and that I am well acquainted with his hand writing, and verily believe the said Signature to be his proper act and deed. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my Seal of Office, this twenty third day of October A. D. 1833.
H. J. B. Crane. Dep Clerk of Ontario County.

43.662
July 28/00
Pension Dept Glau U.S. Government
Dear Sir;
There were two of my ancestors on my mothers side in a  Mass. Reg. in Revolutionary war by name of Rufus Hemenway (Father & Son) They were my mothers own Grandfather & Great Grandfather. Mothers Grandfather though very young played a fife while in war If not too much trouble it would be appreciated very much if you
W. & N. DIVISION JUL 30 1900 RECEIVED

would kindly give me their war record. Their home was North Hampton Mass.
Yours Very Truly.
Mrs. M. A. Whipple Lansing Care of W. A. Newton Mich

Naperville, Ill. Apr. 25, 1907
Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:-
See attached from the Adjutant General and advise me if this is the same Rufus Hemenway that received a pension while living at Buffalo, N.Y. My letter of April 15, '07 attached shows record as shown by printed record of Mass. Revolutionary Soldiers and is the only record of a fifer in that book.
If this is the same Rufus Hemenway who drew pension at Buffalo, N.Y. kindly show his full record as shown by your department. I desire the record for a family history I am preparing.
Respectfully yours,

Naperville, Ill. May 14, 1907
Mr. J. L. Davenport, Act. Com., Pension Department, Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:-
Accept my thanks for your communication of May 9, '07 by your O.W. & N. Division I.C.S. Survivors File 43662 Rev. War. In regard to pension certificate #1244 issued June 30, 1818 under Act Mar. 18, 1818 at New York Agency. I take it from your communication that the original pension papers are on file in your office and that quite probably the original signature of Rufus Hemenway is attached to same. If it is will you kindly send me a tissue tracing of this signature so that I can have copy made to use in family history I am preparing, of course if papers do not contain Rufus Hemenway's personal signature I do not want the tracing. Again thanking you for your atten- tion in the matter, I am
Respectfully yours,
C. A. Newton 112 Sleight St Naperville Ill

May 22, 1907.
Mr. C. A. Newton, 112 Sleight Street, Naperville, Ill.
Sir:
In view of the purpose stated in your letter of the 14th instant, received on the 15th, your request for a tracing of the signature of Rufus Hemenway as it appears on his original declaration for pension, executed April 18, 1818, is herewith furnished.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.

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CHICAGO, BURLINGTON & QUINCY RAILROAD COMPANY
OFFICE OF FREIGHT CLAIM AGENT, 547 W. Jackson Blvd.
J. D. SHIELDS, Freight Claim Age
Naperville Ill AUG 24 1928 CHICAGO.
In Your Reply Refer To
Dept of Interior Pension Bureau Rev 1812 war section Washington D.C.
Dear Sir,
I would like to get Photostat copies of Pension records of Rufus Hemenway I believe it is your file DSC Survivors File 43662 what will it cost?
Respy.
C.A. Newton 122 N Sleight St
Naperville Ill

All inquiries regarding this job should refer to Requisition No.
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October 18, 1929.
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(2848) CHICAGO, BURLINGTON & QUINCY RAILROAD COMPANY
OFFICE OF FREIGHT CLAIM AGENT, 547 W. Jackson Blvd.
J. D. SHIELDS, Freight Claim Agent.
M.O.# 667302 - $2 65
FINANCE DIVISION BOOK-KEEPER'S DESK OCT 16 1929 BUREAU OF PENSIONS
CHICAGO,
OCT 11 1929
In Your Reply Refer To
Mr Earl S Church Commissioner Secy of the Interior Washington D C Bureau of Pensions
Dear Sir
In line with your letter Oct 7 I hand you herewith $2.65 for photostatic copies of original papers in Revolutionary war pension claim of Rufus Hemenway # 8 43 662 - 16 pages @ 15¢ per page $2.40 25¢ to certify $2.65
Respy.
C A Newton 122 N Sleight St Naperville Illinois
See your Rev + 1812 War Section M M H F Oct 7-29
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Rev. 1812 Wars Section.
MHF
October 7, 1939.
C. A. Newton, 122 North Sleight Street, Naperville, Illinois.
Dear Sir:
I advise you that photostatic copies of original papers in Revolutionary War pension claim of Rufus Hemenway, S. 43662, will be furnished you, under the provisions of the Act of August 24, 1912, at the rate of fifteen cents a page with twenty-five cents extra for certification if that is desired.
The number of pages to be copied is sixteen.
The proper amount should be forwarded to this bureau by money order drawn to the order of the Secretary of the Interior.
Very truly yours,
EARL D. CHURCH, Commissioner.
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