Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 29,871, Abijah Hawes, Mass.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Mass.
Hawes, Abijah
S. 29,871
CONTENTS

N o 18183 Maine
Abijah Hawes
Union in the State of Maine who was a Private in the company commanded by Captain Boyd of the Regt. commanded by Col. Whitney in the Mass. Troops for 17 months
Enscribed on the Roll of Maine the rate of 56 Dollars 06 Cents per annum. commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 27. day of July 1833 and sent to John S. Abbott Union Me.
Arrears to the 4th of March 1833 113.32 Home-ant. allowance ending to Sep. 1833 28.39
$ 141.65
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by D. Brown Clerk, Book E. Vol. 1 Page 21

State of Maine.
LINCOLN, ss— I NATHANIEL COFFIN, Clerk of all the Judicial Courts within and for the County of Lincoln, do hereby certify that the annexed paper, signed by the Judge and attested by the Clerk, contains the original proceedings of the Court of Common Pleas, at a special session thereof holden at Thomaston in said County, by the Hon. John Ruggles one of the Judges of said Court on the Eighth day of August A. D. 1832, in the matter of the application of Abijah Hawes for a Pension. IN TESTIMONY whereof I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of said Court this 14 th day of August A. D. 1832.
Nathl Coffin CLERK.

Declaration, in of Congress passed
to obtain the benefit of the act. June 1832
State of Maine } County of Lincoln } p.
On this the 8th day of August Anno Domini 1832, personally appeared in open Court, before John Ruggles Esq. one of the Justices of the Court of Common Pleas for the State of Maine aforesaid, at a special session of said Court now sitting in Thomaston within said County of Lincoln, Abijah Hawes, a resident of Union within the County of Lincoln aforesaid aged about eighty years, who being first sworn according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress passed 7 June 1832—
That he was born in Franklin, then called Wrentham - then in the County of Suffolk - but now in the County of Norfolk - in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts at least of Aug. O.S. or the 11th. Sept. A.D. Anno Domini 1752; that he has no record of his birth and does not know that there is one in existence—
That he entered into the service of the United States in the Revolutionary war in the year 1775; at which time he was a resident of Franklin, then called Wrentham aforesaid. That he served as a volunteer in the company in which John Boyd of said Franklin was Captain; - Eben Dean Lieutenant; - Joshua Goulder of Medway in Massachusetts, Ensign; - John Ellis of said Medway, strictly Sergeant. That he served in this company one month as a minute-man, and immediately thereafter eight months as a common soldier. That this company was for two months, more or less, of the first part of said time, stationed at Roxbury; - thence, marched to Dorchester; - thence to Cambridge fort No. 2. That he was not engaged in any battle; and that he did not receive a written discharge, but was dismissed with the rest of the company, by the Capt. — That he does not know of any man now living by whom he can prove his service during the first month as a

minute-men; but that Titus Nuttall, now an inhabitant of Appleton in the County of Waldo and State of Maine is able to testify as to his service during the last named eight months. — That John Green was Colonel of the regiment to which said company belonged; and that Nathan Rice was Adjutant the latter part of the time, and that William Heath was the General.
He further declares that he served as a volunteer in the year 1776 - commencing about May - for the term of seven months in the company commanded by Aaron Gile of Dedham in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, the Lieutenants in said Company were Eben Dyer; Ensign Timothy Mooseman. Among the superior officers were Col. Whitney and Adjutant Hovey. That the company was stationed at Boston the first part of the time - thence went to Point Shirley - thence to Boston - Thence to a place the Indian name of which was Nantasket. Thus he was discharged as before verbally by the Capt. and has no written evidence either of his enlistment or discharge in any campaign; and refers to the testimony of the aforesaid Titus Nuttall and of Jason Ware of Union aforesaid.
He further states that it was on the 19th of April A.D. 1775 when he entered as a Soldier in the company commanded by Capt. John Boyd.
He further states that he was a volunteer man for the term of one month in the year 1775 or 1776 in the company commanded by Capt. James Nuttall - the Lieutenants he believes were — Hall of Wrentham. That he is unable to obtain any evidence whatever of this service. That said company was stationed at Roxbury in the road which leads from Boston to Brooklyn - And that he was engaged in this company soon after the loss of Capt. Boyd's company which he believes was the latter part of the year 1775. And so the said Harvey declares that he was in the service of the Revolutionary war for quarters amounting to seventeen months —

He further states that he moved from Frank- after said in the year 1777 to Union aforesaid; in which last mentioned town he has resided ever since; that he is well acquainted in said town; and that Nathan Robbins Esq - Doct. Elisha Harding; - Daniel G. Harding Esq; Joseph H. Brackett Esq and Seth Luce who are my neighbors or any other man who has long lived in said town of Union can testify as to his character for veracity, and their belief as to his services as a soldier of the revolution
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or an annuity, except the present, and he declares that his name is not on the pension roll of any state
Abijah Hawes
Sworn to and subscribed to the day and year aforesaid.
John Ruggles J. G. C. P.
We, Jos. H. Brackett Esq. a Clergyman, residing in the town of Union aforesaid and Seth Luce residing in the said Union hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with Abijah Hawes who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be about eighty years of age; that he is reputed and believed, in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
John Ruggles J. G. C. P.
Joseph H. Brackett Seth Luce
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier, and served as he states. And the Court further certifies, that it appears to them that Jos. H. Brackett who has signed the preceding certificate, is a Clergyman, resident in the said Union and that Seth Luce who has also signed the same is a resident in the said Union and are both and are credible persons and that their statement is entitled to credit.
John Ruggles J. G. C. P.
hereby certify, that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of of the Court of do for a pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this day of
Attest Nath. Coffin Clerk

The hereby subscribing very  clear  whether  to a pension or annuity except the present; and de- clares that his name is not on the pension roll of any State—
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
Lincoln ss. Clerk's Office
April 25. 1833.
I Nathaniel Coffin Clerk of all the Judicial Courts in said County, certify that the paper annexed & now connected with the seal here affixed is part of the original Record in the case of the application of Abijah Hawes for a Pension. & In Testimony Whereof I have set my hand & affixed the seal of the Court at Common Pleas this 25 th day of April A.D. 1833.
Nathl. Coffin Clerk

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Elijah Hawes
April 9 th 1833
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56.66
John S. Abbott Esq.
Union, Lincoln Co
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BRIEF in the case of  Abijah Hovey  of Union in the State of  (Act 7th June, 1832.)
 1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? open Court  2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?  3. How old is he? 80 years  4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed. 
   Period. Duration of Service. Rank. Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served.   Years. Months. Days.     19 April In 1775 1 8 Private Gen. Capt Boyd Col. Grahame   May - 76 1 7 Capt. Gile Col. Whitney   Rejoin the H. H. in 1777 1 1 Capt. Morris  
 5. In what battles was he engaged? None  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Franklin Newbern 66 off a street  7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditional evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? By living witnesses  8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? The Papers are not attached to each other as required 
I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
Richard Cotts  Examining Clerk.

I Jason Ware of Union in the County of Lincoln and State of Maine between seventy-six and seventy-seven years of age, do testify and say—
That I was in the service of the Revolutionary war seven months, in the year 1776, in the company commanded by Capt Aaron Egle of Betham Me. in which company Eben Dorr was Lieutenant, the Colonel's name was Whitney - I cannot call to mind his given name. I enlisted as a volunteer and Abijah Hawes then of Franklin in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts - but now an inhabitant of this town, was a private soldier in the same Company for the whole term of time
Jason Ware
State of Maine -
Lincoln ss. 24 July 1832 - Personally ap
peared the above named Jason Ware and made oath that the above affidavit by him subscribed
(I certify that Jason Ware aforesaid is a credit person, and that his statement is entitled to credit)
Before me
John S. Abbot Just. Peace
I hereby certify that John S. Abbot is a Justice of the Peace and for the County of Lincoln - and that the signature to the foregoing is a genuine signature
Nathl Coffin Clk

State of Maine.
TO ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN.
ss—I NATHANIEL COFFIN, Clerk of all the Judicial Courts within and for the County of Lincoln, do hereby certify that John S. Abbott Esq. whose name is affixed to the annexed paper, as a JUSTICE OF THE PEACE is legally commissioned and duly qualified to act as such, and that the name so affixed is his own proper signature, to me well known.
IN TESTIMONY whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the Court of Common Pleas this 27 th day of August A. D. 1832.
Nathl. Coffin CLERK.

State of Maine.
TO ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN.
I NATHANIEL COFFIN, Clerk of all the Judicial Courts within and for the County of Lincoln, do hereby certify that John V. Abbot Esq. whose name is affixed to the annexed paper, as a JUSTICE OF THE PEACE is legally commissioned and duly qualified to act as such, and that the name so affixed is his own proper signature, to me well known.
IN TESTIMONY whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the Court of Common Pleas this 27 th day of August A. D. 1832.
Nath. Coffin CLERK.
Affidavit of Ditson for Abijah Hawes

I Titus Metcalf of Appleton in the County of Waldo and State of Maine do testify and say that I was in the service of the Revolutionary War in the year 1775 in the Company commanded by Capt. John Boyd of Franklin in the County of Suffolk Commonwealth of Massachusetts, in Col. Green's regiment for the term of eight months, and that Abijah "Harves" then of sd. Franklin, had not an establishment of Union in the County of Lincoln, State of Maine was a private soldier in said company the whole of said time —
I further testify and say that I was in the service of the Revolutionary War seven months in the year 1776 in the company of which Aaron Ely of Sudbury Mass. was Capt. and that the aforesaid Abijah "Harves" was a private soldier in said company for the whole term of said time —
Titus written for  Titus  his name Metcalf
State of Maine
Lincoln ss - 6 August 1832. Personally appeared the above named Titus Metcalf - and being blind could not subscribe his name plainly, - but wrote the above for his name in my presence; and the above affidavit being distinctly read over to him by me, he testified under oath that it is true —
Before me
John S. Abbot Just. Peace
I hereby certify that Titus Metcalf aforesaid is a credible person; and his statement is entitled to belief.
ss - 8 August 1832 - I hereby certify that John S. Abbot Justice of the Peace within & for the County of Lincoln, and that the above is his genuine signature.
Nathaniel Clary

25th April 1853
Dear Sir I recently received the papers in the application of Abijah Haines for a pension the only defect you mention is in the manner of authenticating the papers, which I believe is now corrected. If the pension should now be granted, as it probably will, will you please send find the certificate to me directing as before to Union County of Lincoln State of Michigan There are two other cases in which I am agent - I mean the applications of Seth Ince and Titus Metcalf - it would be extremely gratifying to receive returns touching them; I am aware however that there is a great press of business in the Department, and I have no doubt that I shall receive answers as soon as practicable Very respectfully Mrs. Em. S. Abbott

29871 Rey INVALID.
1930 Apr. 24 photomailed to Edw. N. Gould. See Isaac Hall, S. 19461, Q 104.
File No. 29, 871
Elijah Haines
Rev War
Act: June 1 st 29 th
Index: Vol. 2, Page 179
[Arrangement of 1870.]

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BOUNTY LAND WARRANT RECORD CARD*
NAME Haues, Asa GRADE Private LINE Massachusetts
WARRANT NUMBER 4371 ACREAGE 100 ISSUED June 29, 1792 to Stephen Thon
*The information concerning the issuance of warrants carded on this form is found in volumes 2 to 4 of "Land Warrants Issued Prior to 1800" which are registers of bounty land warrants issued to non-commissioned officers and privates under congressional resolutions of September 16, 1776, and subsequent dates. Other records relative to the applications for warrants appear to have been destroyed in the War Department fire of November 9, 1800. Information concerning warrants surrendered to the Federal Government is to be found in General Land Office records in The National Archives.