Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 37043, George Grouse, Mass.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Mass.
Grouse, George
S. 37043
CONTENTS

14284 R NAME
George Grouse of Delaware the state of Mass a who was a private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Supp a of the Mass a line, for the term of 3 years .
Inscribed on the Roll of Sist s of Name at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 25 of April 1818 .
Certificate of Pension issued the 20 th of Sept 1819 and sent to Job Peterson on Casine Maine
Arrears to 4th of Sept 1819  131.73 Semi-ann. all'ce ending Mar 20 18 16 1/2  179.73
{ Revolutionary claim, { Act 18th March, 1818. }
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Vertical text on the right side of the page, likely bleed-through from the reverse side: Revolutionary claim Act 18th March, 1818 George Grouse Massachusetts Delaware

George Grouse
Pirate
Col Francis' Regiment afterwards  Massachusetts  Line Massachusetts Line
1777 to 1780 February
April 21. 1818.
Admiral
Admiral

George Grouse Deposition
George Grouse of Deer Isle in the County of Hancock and Commonwealth of Massachusetts Yeoman on Oath declares - That he is a native and resident Citizen of the United States - That he was a Private Soldier in the American Army during the Revolutionary War - That he enlisted about the 10th of February Seventeen hundred seventy seven on the Continental Establishment into Captain George White Company in the fourth Regiment of the Massachusetts line commanded by Colonel Francis (afterwards Colonel Tupper) for three years and joined the main Army at Ticonderoga and served therein the full period of his enlistment and was then honorably discharged at West Point which discharge is not now in existence being burnt several years since with his house & furniture - That during his term of service he was repeatedly engaged in action against the common enemy particularly at the battle which resulted in the capture of General Burgoyne and his army. And that he is now infirm and from his reduced circumstances he needs the assistance of his country for support. —
Witness
Moses L. Lakin
Eliza Hooper
his George X Grouse mark
Sworn to and declared before me April 21. 1870 —
Job Nelson

Commonwealth of Massachusetts District of Maine - 1. Hancock ss.
On this twentyfirst day of April 1810 before me the subscriber the Judge of the Probate Court in and for said County personally appears George Grouse aged fifty nine years who being by me duly sworn according to law did on his oath make the foregoing declaration on this sheet by him subscribed 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 ser- -vice of the United States in the revolutionary war"- Whereupon I Job Nelson Judge & as aforesaid do certify that it appears to my satisfaction that the said George Grouse did serve in the revolutionary war as stated in the preceding declaration against the common enemy 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.
Lastine June 4 th 1810.
Job Nelson

Hancock ss. Probate Office July 9 th 1819 I do further certify that it is my opinion that the aforesaid George Grouse is in reduced circumstances and stands in need of the assistance of his country for support. And in proof of the Revolutionary services of the said Grouse I have
Here certify that George Grouse enlisted in my Company in the Regiment commanded by Col. Benjamin Tupper for the term of three years That he enlisted February 26: 1777 - and served the term of three years and was honourable Discharged as appears from my Muster Role Vernalhaven Feb. 2 nd y e 8: 1819 o George White Cap! Witness Simon Davenport
Deer Isle February 27 th - 1819
We the subscribers selectmen of said Town certify that the above named George Grouse is an inhabitant of this Town and is in indigent circum- stances and stands in need of help.
Ignatius Haskell
Jonathan Haskell Hesechieh Rowell
selectmen of Deer Isle
Reference for further proof of service
Samuel Bowden } Jonathan Prudden } Sadgwick Abner Blake }

Hancock ss. Probate Office July 9 th 1819 I do further certify that it is my opinion that the aforementioned George Grouse is in reduced circumstances and stands in need of the assistance of his country for support. And in proof of the Revolutionary services of the said Grouse I have annexed the Certificate of George White his in said service.
In testimony of all which I have hereunto unto set my hand and caused the seal of the Court of Probate to be affixed the day and year last aforesaid.
Job Vinton. Judge of Probate
May George White Resident

Hancock ss. Probate Office July 9 th 1819 I do further certify that it is my opinion that the aforesaid George Grouse is in reduced circumstances and stands in need of the assistance of his Country for support. And in proof of the Revolutionary services of the said Grouse I have herunto annexed the Certificate of George White his Captain in said service.
In testimony of all which I have herunto set my hand and caused the seal of the Court of Probate to be affixed the day and year last aforesaid.
Job Nelson Judge of Probate

George Grouse No 14.364
Doodle Corn
20 Sept 1909

I own no real estate - have no demands due to me - By bringing up a large family I am considerably embarrassed by debts - say to the amount of three hundred dollars.
Yours George X Grouse most

STATE OF MAINE.
Gloucester ss....At a Circuit Court of Common Pleas for the Western Eastern Circuit, begun and holden at Castine within and for the County of Gloucester on the second Tuesday of July being the eleventh day of said month and by adjournment from day to day, on the day of July in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty, before the Honorable William Brosby a Judge of said Court.
ON this eleventh day of July in the year 1820, personally appeared in open court
the same proceeding according to the course of the common law, having jurisdiction unlimited in amount, keeping a record of their proceedings, and having "the power of fine and imprisonment," and being a Court of Record for said Circuit, George Grouse aged Sixty three years, resident in Deer Isle in said Circuit, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath declare that he served in the Revolutionary War as follows, viz. as a Private in the company commanded by Capt. White in the Regiment commanded by Colonel Fayerweather in the line of the State of Massachusetts on the Continental Establishment, as is more particularly mentioned and described in his original declaration, made on the twenty first day of April A. D. 1818, and on which said declaration his Certificate of Pension, numbered H. 364 was granted. 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 ; that my occupation and ability to pursue the same, together with the number and other particulars of my family, are in fact and in truth as is particularly described on the back hereof, also subscribed by me.
his George Grouse mark
Sworn to and declared, on the 11th day of July A. D. 1820.
BEFORE William Brosby Esquire
{ One of the Judges of the said Court.
attest Nelson Shews back

SCHEDULE of the real and personal estate, (necessary clothing and bedding excepted) belonging to me the subscriber, viz :
1 cow $15 1 pig 12/ chest 6/ 6 chairs 6/ pot 6/ - - - 20.00 Kettle 6/ tea kettle 3/ spider 3/ knives & forks 6/ - - - 3.00 cups bowls & service ware 9/ spinning wheel 6/ - - - 2.50 ax 6/ hoe 1/6 tub & wooden ware 12/ - - - 3.25 few small articles 12/ fishing line hooks & leads $1.50 - - 3.50 Lot of green fish about 6 Reintals - - - - - 6.00 Meal meat and provisions 12/ - - - - - 2.00 annual income by labour $25.25  $40.25
his George F Grouse mark
SCHEDULE of the family residing with me George Grouse who, by occupation am a fisherman which I am unable to pursue by reason of occasional sickness & debility.
   NAMES. AGES. Capacity of each to contribute to their support.     Wife Jane Grouse 50 Very small weak & sickly   Charles Grouse 36 Common ability   Jacob " 24 Do   Nathaniel " 22 Insane   Jenny " 20 Common ability   Nabby " 15 Nothing - sickly   Dolly " 13 - Do - Do.  
his George F Grouse mark
STATE OF MAINE.
Hancock ss.
I, Nelson Shaw Clerk of the Circuit Court of Common Pleas for said Circuit, within the county of Hancock do hereby certify, that the foregoing oath, and the schedules 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 forty four dollars and twenty five cents. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of Court, on this eleventh day of July A. D. one thousand eight hundred and twenty.
Nelson Shaw { Clerk of the said Circuit Court for the County of Hancock

MMH 37043
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Washington, D. C., Jan. 6 , 19 23
In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of George Hrouse 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.     Feb. 26, 1777 3 yrs. Private George White Francis Benj. Tupper Mass.                                                   
Battles engaged in, Capture of Burgoyne Residence of soldier at enlistment, not stated Date of application for pension, Apr. 21, 1818. His Cl. was al. Residence at date of application, Deer Isle, Hancock Co., Maine. Age at date of application, 59 yrs.
Remarks: He died Feb. 14, 1828 in Deer Isle Me. Soldier married Feb. 19, 1783, Jane ----- (both of Deer Isle) who was 50 yrs. of age in 1820 and who died March 26, 1834. In 1820 soldier referred to his children, Charles aged 36 yrs., James aged 24 yrs. (who was living in Deer Isle, Me. in 1852); Nathaniel aged 22 yrs., Jenny aged 20 yrs., Nabby aged 15 yrs. and Dolly aged 13 yrs. Respectfully,
Soldier's date of enl. "Feb. 18" not used as his Capt. and the Mass. Cook gave "Feb. 26" Commissioner. (Son James stated in 1852 that he was 69 yrs. of age. This date not used as it conflicted with date of parents' mar. & his father's statement in 1820.)

Power of attorney to examine Revolutionary Papers case of James Grouse - son George Grouse Name 18 March 1818
Apr 30 - 1852 E. E. F. E. Haskins Present

POWER OF ATTORNEY
For ascertaining whether any increase or arrears of Pension are due the Widow or heirs of Revolutionary Pensioners, &c.*
State of Maine — County of Hancock —
Be it known that before me
Charles N. Tilden a Justice of the Peace personally appeared James Grouse aged 69 years, who being duly cautioned and then sworn in due form of law, states that he is the Son of George Grouse who was a Revolutionary Soldier, or Pensioner of the State of Maine and that he died on the fourteenth day of February — 18 20 . and that his mother named Jane Grouse — died on the — 26 th day of March — 18 34 , and that they were married on the 19 day of February in the year 17 83 and that they were residents of Deer Isle in the State of Maine and that they resided there fifty years, and that he resides in Deer Isle and that furthermore He BY THESE PRESENTS, constitutes, appoints and fully empowers and authorises irrevocably and with powers of substitution—F. E. Hassler of Washington City, D. C., as his true and lawful Attorney for him and in his name and stead, to examine into, to prosecute, to demand, and to receive from the U. S. Government Officers his rights in all and in any manner of claim for increase or arrears of Pension or Land, that may be due him as Son of the said George Grouse who died leaving the same undrawn, as in right of law, custom, or equity he is or may be entitled.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF He has on this tenth day of August 1852, hereunto signed his name and affixed his seal.
James Grouse {  mark
Witness: Joseph Weed Witness: Rebecca L. Weed
Signed, Sealed, acknowledged and Sworn to before me, on this tenth day of August 1852.
Charles N. Tilden J. P. {
At the same time personally appeared before me Charles N. Tilden a Justice of the Peace two credible and disinterested witnesses named Joseph Weed and Rebecca L. Weed residents of the aforesaid County and State, who having been by me cautioned and then duly sworn according to law, do depose and say each for himself, that George Grouse — was a Revolutionary soldier and that James Grouse — was by him always treated as and is by the witnesses believed to be the Son — of the said Revolutionary Soldier.
Joseph Weed {  Rebecca L. Weed {
Sworn to before me the day and year first above written.
Charles N. Tilden — J. P. {
of } to wit: County of
I HEREBY CERTIFY, That _____ Esq., before whom the foregoing affidavits and acknowledgment were made, and who has thereunto subscribed his name, was at the time of so doing, a Justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid, duly commissioned and sworn, and that his signature above written is genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of _____ County Court, this _____ day of _____ one thousand eight hundred and
Clerk.
* If a Widow apply state "the date of marriage, and date of death of her husband."

37043
Rev INVALID.
File No. 37,043
George Grouse
Rev Rev 1880
Act: 18 th March 18 th
Index: — Vol. 2 , Page 203
[Arrangement of 1870.]
George Grouse Rev 1880

17.0.3.
December the 10 1922
Mrs John E. Leary 24 James St Rockland Rockland Maine U S Pension Bureau Washington D C
Dear Sir can you tell me the date of George Bros of Deer Isle Maine death and birth if you can for I want to join the Daughters of the American Revolution

for he was my Great grandfather if i could i could join the society and get him a marker for his grave when he was Born and where his grave is and the date of his death from Mrs John J. Conary 24 James Street Rockland Maine