Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S 33289, Thomas Hatherly, Mass.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Mass
Hatherly, Thomas.
8 33289
CONTENTS

3648.
Massachusetts Roll
Thomas Hatherly 4
Capt Burnham
private.
Massachusetts line - 1781. 3 years
In the army 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 10 of April 1818
Certificate of Pension issued the 15 of Oct 1818 and sent to The Hon. Isaac Parker Worcester Massachusetts
Arrears to 4th of Sept - 1818 38.66 Semi-ann. all'ce ending 4 Mar 1819 48.00
Arrear, 1/2 mo 25/30 $86.66
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
Continued
Last Pay to date
Wife's name sent to Abigail D. D. D. 1820. Worcester Mass.

33,289 Rey INVALID.
File No. 33,289
Thomas Rothery B. Sc. M.D.
Act: 18 th March 1877
Index:—Vol. 3, Page 175
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Thos. Hetherly West Boylston

We James Campbell & Andrew Bigelow of lawful age do testify and say that we were both soldiers in the eighth regiment Massachusetts line in the war of the Revolution about three years, that we personally knew Thomas Hetherby now of West Boylston as we frequently saw him while in said regiment, that we do know that he served as a private in the same more than nine months and have no doubt that he did duty therein as a faithful soldier the whole term of time mentioned in his declaration - And we further testify that we are neither directly nor indirectly interested in the said Hetherby's procuring a pension -
James Campbell
And I the said Andrew do further declare that I was in the same Company with said Hetherby more than one year -
Andrew Bigelow
Worcester ss. July 13th 1818 Then personally appeared the above named James Campbell & Andrew Bigelow and made solemn that the above affidavit by them subscribed is true - And I certify that they are credible witnesses and that having sworn & examined them, that they appear to me to be disinterested
Before me Nathl. Pierce Justice of the Peace
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
WORCESTER, ss.
I, ABIJAH BIGELOW, Clerk of the Judicial Courts holden within and for said County of Worcester, certify, that the Hon. Nathaniel Pierce, - before whom the annexed affidavits have been made, is a Justice of the Peace within and for said County, duly qualified for the purpose, acting under the authority of this Commonwealth, and that his name subscribed thereto is his own proper signature.
IN testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the County seal, this thirteenth day of July, A. D. 1818.
Abijah Bigelow, Clerk

We James Campbell & Andrew Bigelow of lawful age do hereby and say that we were both soldiers in the eighth regiment Massachusetts line in the war of the Revolution about three years, that we personally knew Thomas Hothby now of West Boylston as we frequently saw him while in said regiment, that we do know that he served as a private in the same more than nine months and have no doubt that he did duty therein as a faithful soldier the whole term of time mentioned in his declaration - And we further testify that we are neither directly nor indirectly interested in the said Hothby's procuring a pension -
James Campbell
and I the said Andrew do further declare that I was in the same Company with said Hothby more than one year -
Andrew Bigelow
Worcester ss. July 13th 1818 Then personally appeared the above named James Campbell & Andrew Bigelow and made solemn that the above affidavit by them subscribed is true - And I certify that they are credible witnesses and that having sworn & examined them, that they appear to me to be disinterested
Before me Nathl. Pierce Justice of the Peace
WORCESTER
I, _____ holden within and Prima - made, as Justice of the purpose, acting under the subscribed thereto is his own.
IN testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal, this thirteenth day of July A. D. 1818.
Libby
W.P.

Thos Hatterly
West Boylston
Isaac Parker, Esq; Judge, Massachusetts —
That The name of this applicant does not appear on the Massachusetts rolls. — The testimony of two or more disinterested and credible persons, on oath, proving the service, as stated in the declaration of the applicant, is required —
See also endorsement in the case of John Brooks.

State of Massachusetts County of Worcester
Thomas Hatherly a Citizen of the United States, now resident at West Boylston in the County of Worcester in the State aforesaid, do on oath testify and declare, that in the War of the Revolution, on or about the middle of June A. 1781
I entered and was engaged in the land service of the United States on the continental establishment, and served accordingly from that time to about the twentieth day of June A. 1784
as a private soldier against the common enemy, without any interrup- tion or absence: that I belonged to the Company of Captain John Burnh- -am in the eighth Massachusetts Regiment commanded by Colonel Elijah Jackson in General Patterson's Brigade
and that I left the service on or about the twentieth day of June A. 1784 as a private soldier in the Company commanded by Capt. Joseph Patten and that, by reason of my reduced circumstances in life and poverty, I stand in need of assistance from my country for support, being now of the age of Twenty five years
And I hereby relinquish all claims to every pension heretofore allowed me by the laws of the United States, if any may be or hath been so allowed.
Thos Hatherly
BE IT REMEMBERED, That on this twelfth day of April in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and eighteen pursuant to a law of the United States, entitled, "An Act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the Revolutionary War," made and passed on the 18th of March, A. D. 1818, personally appeareth before me, Isaac Parker Esq. Esq. Justice of the Supreme Judicial Court of the State of Massa- -chusetts
the abovenamed Thomas Hatherly and after due examination and caution to testify and declare the whole truth, he maketh oath to the declaration aforesaid, and subscribes the same in my presence; and, on examination du- ring me the said Judge, it appeareth to my satisfaction that the said declaration is true.
Witness my hand & the seal the day & year aforesaid
Isaac Parker C.S.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Westminster ss.
I Jonah Howe of Shrewsbury in the County of Westminster Esquire testify and say that I have been acquainted with the within named Thomas Hattely for about forty years and I believe his declarations to be entitled to full faith and credit. I further testify that the said Thomas has always been reported to have served as a soldier of the revolutionary war for several years and I believe that to have been the fact.
Jonah Howe
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Westminster ss. April 10 th 1818. Personally appeared Jonah Howe Esq. above named and made oath to the truth of the foregoing affidavit by him subscribed.
Before me Ryrie Newton Justice of the Peace
Rev. Hattely
Westminster
Isaac Parker, Esq; Judge, Massachusetts.
The names of this applicant does not appear on the rolls of Massachusetts. The testimony of two or more disinterested and credible persons, on oath, proving the service, as stated in the declaration of the applicant, is required.
See also endorsement in the case of John Brooks.

Thomas Matherly
3640
Oct 1818
CM
Canad Sep 17 1820
Library of Congress Washington

Schedule of the Estate of Thomas Matherly of West Boylston in the County of Worcester, and Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Applicant for a Pension under the act of Congress of May 1. 1820.
102 Rods of land with a small, low house on the same 18 by 15, with but one room, in the same valued at $100.-
1 Iron kettle, 1/2 doz cups & saucers 6 plates, 1 dish & lid 2 old Tables 2 Axes 1 Tea Kettle 5 old Cider Barrels 2 old Saddlebags 2 old Chests 5 old Chairs
25. $125.-
I have a wife 70 years old and we are both infirm by reason of age, and unable to perform business. My occupation is that of a Shoemaker.
Thomas Matherly
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.
Thomas Matherly
Sworn to and declared, on the tenth day of July, 1820 before the said Court.
Attest, Abijah Bigelow, Jr.
I, ABIJAH BIGELOW, Clerk of the Circuit Court of Common Pleas, holden within and for the County of Worcester, 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 One hundred Twenty five dollars and cents.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said Court, on this tenth day of July 1820.
Abijah Bigelow, Clerk of the Court for the County of Worcester.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
COUNTY OF WORCESTER, ss.
ON this tenth day of July 1820, personally appeared in open Court, before the Circuit Court of Common Pleas, being a Court of Record, within and for said County of Worcester, established as such by the laws of said Commonwealth, Thomas Watherly aged seventy seven years, resident in West Boylston, 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: sometime in the year 1781. Entered Capt. Burnham's Company of Light Infantry in the 8th Massachusetts Regiment. Col. Jackson, for 3 years and served in said Company, which was afterwards commanded by Capt. Pierce until the 20th June 1784. My original declaration is dated the 10th day of April 1818, and the certificate filed therewith is numbered 3648.
and I do solemnly swear, that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18th 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.
Thomas Watherly.
Sworn to and declared, on the tenth day of July, 1820 before the said Court.
Attest, Abijah Bigelow.
I, ABIJAH BIGELOW, Clerk of the Circuit Court of Common Pleas, holden within and for the County of Worcester, 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 One hundred Twenty five dollars and cents.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said Court, on this tenth day of July 1820.
Abijah Bigelow Clerk of the Court for the County of Worcester.