Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 44392, William Harris, Mass.

SERVICE
Mass.
Harris William
NUMBER _____
S. 44392
CONTENTS

10. 109
New York
William Harris
of Chenango in the State of New York who was a private in the Regiment commanded by Colonel Tupper of the Massachusetts line, for the term of nine months -
inscribed on the Roll of New York at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 19 th of May 1810 -
Certificate of Pension issued the 30 th of June 1821 and joint to Latham A. Burrows Oswego, N. York
arrears to 4th of March 1821 - 260. 30 semi-ann. all'ce ending Sept. 1821. 40. 00
2 Yrs 9 Mo. \frac{17}{30} - $316:30
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
21 May 1820 -
Broome Co.
see letter to Geo. Park, 31 March 1821 in letter 4 Octob. 1831 to Thos W. H. C. Esq. No. to Hon. L. C. 20 March 1832

State of New York Broome County ss
On this nineteenth day of May 1818, before me the subscriber, one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas in & for said County, personally appeared William Harris, aged fifty eight years, resident in the town of Lisle in said County, who being by me first duly sworn according to law, doth, on his oath make the following de- claration, 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 & naval service of the United States in the revolutionary war" — That he the said William Harris, enlisted as a private soldier, in the army of the United States, in the month of April 1775 in the town of Andover, in the state of Massachu- setts, for the term of eight months, in the compa- ny commanded by Capt. John Hanson, in the regiment commanded by Col. Bridge, of the Massachusetts line — that he continued to serve in the said corp. for the said term of eight months, when he was discharged from service, at Cambridge in said state — that in the month of June or July 1779 he again en- listed as a private soldier, in the continental army, for the term of nine months, in the company commanded by Capt. Stephen Abbott, in Col. Tappan's Regiment, of the Massachusetts line — that he continued to serve in said corp.

for the said term of nine months, when he was discharged from service, at Westpoint in the state of New York - that he was engaged at two other different enlistments for three months each - that he was in the battles, at Bunker Hill - at the taking White plains - at the taking of Burgoyne, & at Lake George, & Ticonderoga - and that he is in reduced circumstances, & stands in need of the assistance of his country for support - that he has lost his discharges - & that he has no other evidence now in his power, of his said services - Sworn to, & declared before me, the day & year aforesaid
John Lucas
Mr. H aged 61 - 3 children - Ursula aged 17 Same shoulder Wristleg 10 inch Julia 8 years Wife Enid 44 good for nothing occupation Cord wainer unable to pursue in consequence of hurts re: at the taking of Burgoyne
I William Street, Judge &c as aforesaid, do certify that it appears to my satisfaction, that the said William Harris, did serve in the revolutionary war, as stated in the preceding declaration, against the common enemy, & I now transmit the proceedings & testimony taken & had before me, to the Secretary for the department of war, pursuant to the directions of the aforesaid act of Congress - Given under my hand & the seal of the Court of Common Pleas for said county this 19th day of May 1818
John Lucas
Brown County Clerk's Office May 19 - 1818 I certify that William Street Esq is a Judge of the Court of Common Pleas

William Harris
Col. Tupper's 19 May 1815
Mass W. Regt
July 1779 - he says enlisted for 9 mos. -
But the roll states, that in July 1779 , W m . Harris enlisted for 6 mos. : in one place - But, again, in the same Regt. a same page, another W m . Harris appears for 9 mos. - And since the declaration was ret d . with an endorse- ment that he served only for 6 mos.: the applicant has procured the affidavit of a friend: who swears to 9 mos. service.

State of New York Broome County ss
On this 15 th day of May A.D. 1871 personally appeared in open court, being the court of common Pleas and General Sessions of the peace in and for said county of Broome, a court of record, proceeding according to the course of common law, with a jurisdiction unlimited in the point of amount, keeping a record of their proceedings and having also the power of fine and imprisonment, William Harris aged 61 years, resident in the town of Chenango, in said county of Broome, who being first duly sworn, according to law doth on his oath declare that he served in the Revolutionary war as follows, to wit, he enlisted in April 1775, in Captain John Harmons company for eight months, in Colonel Bridges Regiment, in the Massachusetts line, which said time he served out and was discharged, he enlisted again in August 1777 in Captain Johnstons company, Colonel Johnsons reg- =iment Massachusetts line for the term of three months, which said term he served and was discharged - he enlisted again about the first of June 1779 for nine months in Captain Stephen Abbotts company, in Colonel Tappens 10 th Massachusetts regiment - he served the said term out and was discharged by Major Knapp - that he was in the battle of Beniker-hill and at the white plains - at the taking of Burgoyne and at Lake George & Tienderoga - that he has lost his discharge and that he has no other evidence in his power of his said services, except the affidavits herewith transmitted - and that the date of his original

declaration is the 19 th day of May 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 any 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 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 subscribed by me.
Schedule of property of the above named William Harris Real estate none. Gold knives & forks, gold chain, 1 old chest, 1 small cracked dish, kettle, 3 table & tea spoons, 1 Old loom, 1 Old axe, a part of a kit of shoe makers tools, three sheep and one lamb, one table, five cups & plates, one pair tongs, one one great wheel trammel, one little wheel, three pails. And the said William Harris upon his oath aforesaid further says that the number of his family is 5 - himself - wife Eunice aged 44 years very infirm, Ursula aged 17 years afflicted with a lame shoulder, Wilby aged 10, has a feeble constitution, Julia aged 6 years. That he is by occupation a Shoemaker and that he is unable to pursue it in consequence of wounds he received in his back & hips at the taking of Pangoupe.

and of the rheumatism — Sworn to & subscribed in Open court on this 15 th day of May 1821 J. A. Burrows Clk.
William Harris
State of New York, p.
I, Nathan A. Burrows Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas, in & for the county of Broome Do hereby certify that the foregoing oath and the schedule thereto annexed, are true copies 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 property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule is twelve Dollars and seventy three Cents.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said court on this 15 th day of May 1821
J. A. Burrows, Clk.

William Harris Mass c line Wm Col. Supper
20 July 1700
6 Months Disch ge
It appears from the W ts , that William Harris served only 6 months. The claim therefore will not be admitted.

I Palfry Downing of Andover county of Essex & Commonwealth of Massachusetts of lawful age testify & say that I well knew William Harris formerly of said Andover & that he served in the Revolutionary War as a soldier in the company of Capt. Stephen Abbot & in the regiment of Col. Benj n Tupper, to which company and regiment I myself belonged & that I confidently believe that he enlisted & served for a term of not less than nine months and further with not your deponent -
Palfry Downing
Essex Andover April 27 th 1819 - Palfry Downing above named recade solemn oath to the truth of this deposition by him subscribed before me -
M. Newman Just. Peace
Essex: June. 5. 1819 I hereby certify that I am acquainted with said Palfry Downing and know him to be of good and credible character. Benjamin Merrill Just. Peace.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
I certify that Mark Newman and Benjamin Merrill abovenamed are Justices of the Peace for said County: and their signatures are genuine: Attest Ichabod Tucker, Clerk of the Courts in said County.

State of New York Broome County
I certify, that it appears to my satisfac- tion, that William Harris, within named is in reduced circumstances, & needs the assistance of his country for support.
James Lee Judge V.P.

State of New York Oneida County ss. On this 5th day of March 1821 personally appeared before me the subscribe Notary Public. Obadiah Lovejoy late a Lieutenant in the Revolutionary army being duly sworn says that he was well acquainted with William Harris formerly of Andover, Massachusetts, in the Revolutionary War, and that this deponent knew the said Harris as a Soldier in Capt Stephen Abbotts company & in Col Benj a Tupper's Regiment in the years 1779 & 1780 and that he served therein at least nine months and more, and I was, an orderly Sergeant at the time he enlisted, and a Lieutenant of the same Company when he was discharged was present at the time he received his discharge.
Obadiah Lovejoy Lt.
State of New York ss. B. It is known that before me Oneida County ss. The above named person on the day of year aforesaid personally appeared Lieut. Obadiah Lovejoy & made solemn oath to the truth of the above affidavit. I certify him to be a credible witness. In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my hand, seal & of office.
W. P. Johnson
Notary Public

State of New York
Broome County G s . William Harris of Chenango in the County of Broome being duly sworn says he was a Soldier in the army of the Revolution and that his name is inscribed in the Pension list Roll of the New York agency at the rate of Eight dollars per month. That the No. and date of his pension Certificate can not at this time be ascertained as the same is withheld. The Deponent further says that said Pension Certificate is in the hands of Elisha Ely of Chenango aforesaid who has been the agent heretofore in procuring the pay of this Deponent, but on application to give up the same to this deponent has utterly refused. That payment was made on said certificate by the agent for paying pensions in the City of New York up to the 4 th day of September 1830 and further this deponent saith not. —
William Harris
Sworn & Subscribed this 14 th day of March 1831
before me Geo. Park Justice of the Peace

Applicant aged 61 yrs
Wife 74 yrs old - infirm
3 Children (daughters) from 17 to 6 yrs old -
Sched: $12.73-
See the within papers, & endorsements -
Adm. & com. J.L.B.

44 392
INVALID.
Key
File No. 44 392
William Harris
Priv. Rev., War.
Act: 18 th March 1818
Index:—Vol. 3 , Page 212
[Arrangement of 1870.]