Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 19,730, John Hamilton, Mass.

SERVICE
Mass.
Hamilton, John Catharine
NUMBER _____
W. 19.730
CONTENTS

Connecticut Massachusetts 2207
Catharine Hamilton M rs widow of John Hamilton who was a Private in the Massachusetts line for 12 months
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of Fifty — Dollars — Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 22 nd day of December 1843 and sent to J. R. DeWolf Chester Massachusetts
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book A Vol. 1 Page 44

Letter to Samuel Hamilton
27. Jan'y 1846.
On to Penn Agt 12 Feb 1846.
To Connecticut from 4 th Sep 1845. 19 Feb 1846. No elification to S. Hamilton Hartford Conn

✓ 6023
Catherine Hamilton Mass.
Act 7. July 38.
m89-d16-
adm a
12 mo pri
40 $
No deduction
Henry Morris, est Springfield Mass.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Hampden County
On the first day of July A. D. 1839, personally appeared Oliver B. Morris Esq., Judge of the Probate Court for said County, Katharine Hamilton a resident of Chester in said County, aged seventy six years who being first duly sworn according to law, doth, on her oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed July 7 th 1838 entitled "An Act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows"; That she is the widow of John Hamilton late of said Chester dec d , who was a private in the Army of the Revolution and sword as is set forth in the deposition of John Bigelow and William Dingley, which are hereto annexed, for one term of six weeks in the latter part of 1775, and afterwards for a term of one year during the year 1776.
She further declares that she was married to the said John Hamilton on the twenty seventh day of January, seventeen hundred & seventy nine, that her husband the aforesaid John Hamilton died on the nineteenth day of June eighteen hundred and sixteen, that she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service, but the marriage took place previous to the first of January seventeen hundred and ninety four viz - at the time above stated.
Katharine ur Hamilton mark
I swear to and subscribe the day and year first above said before me, and I certify that the said Katharine being unable to write her name made her mark in my presence, and that by reason of bodily infirmity she is unable to attend the court. Oliver B Morris Judge of the court of Probate for said county

“The following persons were joined in marriage by Shaddacus Waccarty, Minister of Worcester,”
“Jan y . twenty-seven, Seventeen hundred and seventy nine, John Hamilton & Katharine Quigley both of Worcester.”
The foregoing are true extracts from the fifty fourth and fifty fifth pages of the appendix to the third volume of the records of the town of Worcester, in the County of Worcester, & Commonwealth of Massachusetts, with the exception of the dates, which is expressed on the record in fair, legible figures as follows, Jan y . 27. 1779. — C. A. Hamilton, Town Clerk
I, Charles A. Hamilton, abovenamed, depose and say, that I hold the office of Clerk of the town of Worcester, aforesaid, and that the above are true extracts from the records of said town, with the exception abovenamed, as certified by me, — C. A. Hamilton, Town Clerk, Worcester June 19. 1839. — of Worcester
Sworn before me, this 19 th day of June A. D. 1839 — Maturin L. Fisher. Justice of the Peace.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Worcester, ss.
I, Charles G. Prentiss, Register of the Court of Probate for the County of Worcester, do certify that Maturin S. Disher is a Justice of the Peace within and for said County, duly commissioned and qualified - and that his signature within written is genuine.
In testimony whereof, I do hereunto set my hand and the seal of said Court this nineteenth day of June One thousand, eight hundred and thirty nine.
Chas. G. Prentiss, Register

I John Hamilton of Chester in the County of Hampden aged fifty years before and say that I am the son of John Hamil- ton late of said Chester dec d , and Katharine Hamilton; that my said father died at said Chester on the nineteen th day of June A.D. eighteen hundred and sixty one - and that since his decease my said mother Katharine Hamilton has remained his widow and unmarried -
John Hamilton
Comm th of Mag ts Hampden County
July 1. 1839 Then personally appeared John Hamilton above named, who is a credible witness, and made oath to the truth of the foregoing affidavit by him subscribed Before me -
M c W illiam B rown Morris Judge of the Court of Probate for said County,

Commonwealth of Massachusetts
County of Hampden ss,
I Justin Willard Clerk of the Probate Court within & for said County of Hampden do hereby certify that the Hon. Oliver B. Morris before whom the foregoing Declaration of Katharine Hamilton was made & sworn to is the Judge of said Court and that his signature subscribed to the foregoing certificate of the same, also to the foregoing certificate of the execution of the foregoing Deposition of John Hamilton, is genuine
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of said Court at Springfield this twenty eighth day of August A.D. 1839
Justin Willard Clerk

Massachusetts 4961
Katharine Hamilton, widow of John Hamilton, dec.
who was a pensioner under the Act of and who died on the 19 th June 1816 - of Hampden in the State of Mass - who was a private in the _____ command by Captain _____ of the _____ command by _____ in the Mass line for 12 mos. private
Inscribed on the Roll of Class aunts - at the rate of $10 Dollars _____ Cents per annum to commence on the 14th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 29 th day of Janu- ary 1840 and sent to Henry Morris, Esq. Springfield, Mass.
Arrears to the 14th of March, 1840 $160:00 Semi-annual allowance ending 4th " 20:00
$180.00
{ Act July 7, } 1838. }
Recorded by S. A. Elliot Clerk Book A Vol. 1 Page 96.

V 6023 Mass. Catharine Hamilton, widow of John Seal. to Henry Morris, Oct. 12. 1839-
Act 7. July 38

Springfield Mass Aug 29. 1839
Sir Herewith I forward to you the declaration of Semina Grunder and Catharine Hamilton - Resp d , Yours Henry Morris
James L. Edwards Esq

Gloucester Hampshire Co. Mass
26 th September 1843 — —
Sir —
I send to you enclosed herewith the application of Mrs. Nathaniel Hamilton of this town for her Pension under the act of 3 rd March 1843 — Will you do her the favor to forward her Certificate from the War Off ce to me at your earliest convenience — & am much obliged Yr. ob d Serv t .
Hon. J. L. O'Connell
T. No. DeWolf

Springfield, Mass. Dec 24, 1839.
Sir
I have the honor herewith to send you additional testimony in aid of the pension application of Sally Goodwill & Katharine Hamilton heretofore forwarded by me to the Department.
Very respt ly Yours Henry Morris
J. L. Edwards Esq.

Merchants Bank, Boston, 14 th Feby. 1846.
Sir,
In reply to your letter of the 12 th inst. I have to state that Catharine Hamilton a Pensioner now on the Roll of this Agency under the Act of 17 th June 1844. at $40. per annum, has been paid up to the 4 th of September last. =
I am, very respf.
Your obedt. Servt.
Franklin Haven
Pension Agt.
pr. L. M. Stone
J. L. Edwards Esq. Comm r of Pensions Washington D. C. }

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Hampden. W. 2 d December 1839
I. Katharine Hamilton of Chester in the County of Hampden, and Commonwealth of Massachusetts being of lawful age depose & say that I am the widow of John Hamilton late of said Chester deceased, that I was married to the said John Hamilton during the war of the Revolution, and during the life of my husband - I frequently heard him speak of his services as a soldier in the army of the United States, in that war, and I further say, that I have frequently seen his discharge from said service, and that, one day sitting in his presence by the fire, he let fall the paper, on which the said discharge was written, and it was burned - that I felt at the time a deep regret, and so said to him, and he replied, that it would probably be of no use to him any more -
Katharine Hamilton
Hampden W. - On this 2 d day of December A.D. 1839 - personally appeared Katharine Hamilton above named and made solemn oath, that the above deposition by her subscribed is true, and that she further testifies that by reason of old age & infirmity, she guided her hand in signing her name -
Before me, -
J. K. D. Moff Justice of the Peace
I hereby certify that I am personally acquainted with Mrs. Katharine Hamilton above named, and her character for truth is unimpeachable
J. K. D. Moff Justice of the Peace

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Hampden. W. 2 d December 1839—
I Moses. Hamilton of Chester in the County of Hampden. and Commonwealth aforesaid being of lawful age depose and say - that I am a son of the late John. Hamilton of said Chester, deceased, that I have frequently heard my Father say - he enlisted in the Massachusetts Militia for the term of three months, during the war of the rebellion - that he served in said Mil- -itia about six weeks, and then enlisted in the United States Service for the term of one year, and served during that term - I further say that I have frequently seen the discharge - of my Father from said Service, and that it was an honorable discharge - further saith not —
Moses Hamilton
Hampden W.
On this 2 d day of December A.D. 1839— personally appeared the above named Moses Hamilton and made solemn oath, that the above deposition by him subscribed is true.
Before me,
J. R. D. W. H. Justice of the Peace.
I hereby certify that so far as I am knowing - Moses. Hamilton above named is a person of truth
J. R. D. W. H. Justice of the Peace

Commonwealth of Massachusetts } ss County of Hampshire
I Justin Willard Clerk of the Probate Court within & for said County do hereby certify that T. H. D. Wolf before whom the within Depositions of Katharine Hamilton & Mary Hamilton in part to have been read, is a true copy of the same within & for said County and at that his deposition subscribed to the several affidavits of same verification, within a matter, is genuine
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court at Springfield this twenty first day of December A 1839
Justin Willard Clerk

State of Mass County of Hampden
On this 6 th day of Feb y 1846 before me the subscriber a justice of the Peace for said county personally appeared Catherine Hamilton who on her oath declared that she is the same Catherine Hamilton who received a pension under the act of 7 July 1838 at the rate of 40 doll per annum, that she now receives a pension under the act of 3 rd March & 17 June 1844 at the same rate per annum, that she is the widow of John Hamilton who was a pri- vate in the revolutionary Army - that her name was placed upon the roll of the Massachusetts agency in Boston, that she now resides in Westfield County of Hampden State of Massachusetts where she intends to remain - that she wishes to be transferred to the pension roll of the State of Connecticut at Hartford where she wishes it to be paid in future - for the following reason - it is more conv- enient & less expensive
Catherine Hamilton
Sworn & subscribed to before me) A. B. Whitman The day and year aforesaid) Justice of the Peace

State of Massachusetts) County of Hampden)
Personally appeared before me a Justice of the Peace for said county Sam l Hamilton who on his Oath declares that Catherine Hamilton within named, who has taken the above oath, is the iden- tical person she describes herself to be in the aforesaid affidavit — and I certify that Sam l Hamilton is a person of veracity & credible witness
Westfield Feb 6 th 1846 A B Whitman justice of the Peace
I Rich d Bliss County clerk certify that W B Whitman the Justice of the Peace before whom the aforesaid papers were executed is a Justice of the Peace in Hampden County State of Massachusetts — & the foregoing signatures pur- porting to be his, I believe to be genuine
Dated at Springfield the Sixth Day of February A D 1846
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & the seal of the Court of Common Pleas the day & year above written
Rich d Bliss Clerk

Rev
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 19730 Catharine Hamilton widow of John Hamilton Pris. Rev. War.
Act: March 3 d 48
Index:—Vol. A Page 314
[Arrangement of 1870.]

State of Massachusetts County of Hampden
On this 3 rd day of July 1843 before the Subscriber a Justice of the Peace for Hampden County personally appeared Catharine Hamilton a resident of Chester in Hampden County State of Massachusetts Aged eighty 80 years, who being first duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following Declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the Act of Congress passed on the 3 rd March 1843 granting pensions to Widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War
That she is the Widow of John Hamilton who was a private in the Militia during the Revolutionary War. That she received a pension as his widow under the Act of 7 July 1838 for five years at the rate of Forty Dollars per annum
She further declares that she is still a Widow
Sworn to and subscribed the day & year above written
Catharine Hamilton C.H.
Before me M ch Bates
Justice Peace
I M ch Bates the Magistrate before whom the foregoing Declaration was executed hereby Certify that I am personally acquainted with the Declarant and know that she continues the widow of John Hamilton above described and am fully satisfied of the truth of her Statements.
M ch Bates
Justice of the Peace
The Official character & signature of the Magistrate must be certified by the proper Officer under his seal of Office

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS.
HAMPDEN, ss.
I, RICHARD BLISS, Clerk of the Judicial Courts of the Commonwealth, for the County of Hampden, do certify, that William G. Bates Esquire, whose signature is affixed to the certificate on the paper hereto annexed, was at the date thereof, one of the Justices of the Peace, within and for said County, duly commissioned, and acting under the authority of this Commonwealth; and that full faith and credit are and ought to be given to his acts and attestations done in that capacity; and that I am acquainted with the hand-writing of the said Bates , and believe his signature to said certificate is genuine.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the Court of Common Pleas for said Commonwealth, this fourth day of July , three in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty
Richd Bliss Clerk.

Hartford Jan'y 21 st 1846
James L. Edwards Esq.
Dear Sir
My Mother Wid. Catherine Hamilton, who lives in the nest part of Mass. in the Town of Chester, & who draws a pension of Forty Dollars per annum, in Boston wishes to receive it in Hartford Co. if you will change the place of Paym t . You will much Oblige the Old Lady, as I reside in Hartford & can convey it to her without any trouble. Yours respectfully Sam l . Hamilton

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Hampshire ss. 25 th July. 1839
I Samuel Bell of Chester in the County and Commonwealth aforesaid - being of lawful age do hereby certify that I was born in the neighborhood of William Dingley who is now living in the town of Howard in Franklin County and State of New York, and was well acquainted with the said Dingley for about twenty six years. I further certify that the said Dingley sustained a good character for truth, and to my knowledge was esteemed as a good citizen and of unblemished reputation. And further this deponent saith not.
Samuel Bell
Hampshire ss.
On this 25 th day of July 1839, personally appeared the above named Samuel Bell and made solemn oath, that the above certificate by him subscribed is true.
Before me.
J. H. D. Mott Justice of the Peace
I hereby certify that I am personally acquainted with Samuel Bell above named, and that his character for truth in this town is above reproach.
J. H. D. Mott
Commonwealth of Massachusetts County of Hampshire ss.
I Justin Willard Clerk of the Probate Court within & for said County do hereby certify that J. H. D. Mott before whom the foregoing deposition of Samuel Bell was taken & sworn to, was on the 25 th day of July last a Justice of the Peace within & for said County and that his qualified subscription to the above certificate is genuine. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of said Court at Springfield this 28 th day of August A.D. 1839
J. Willard Clerk

I John Bigelow of Worcester in the County of Worcester aged eighty one years and nine months having been cautioned do depose and say that I was acquainted with John Hamilton for most of Worcester aforesaid. In the fall of the year 1775 or rather the first of Decem- ber in that year I was a soldier in Captain Higgs Company and the said Ham- ilton was a member of the same Com- pany. We marched together in said Compa- ny to Roxbury about the said first Day of December 1775 and remained there about six weeks, at the end of that time said Hamilton enlisted into the Service for the term of one year the name of the Captain of his Company I do not recollect but I remember he marched from Roxbury into the State of New York and I recollect that he did not return for as much as a year. He afterwards frequently told me that he served during that year and told me where he was in the Revolutionary Service during that time and often conversed with me on the subject. and I have not the least

Doubt that he was during the year of said in the Revolutionary army as a soldier
I know that the said Hamilton married a Miss Leigly of Worcester and I know them afterwards as man and wife in Chester where they lived several years while I was myself a resident in that town. I have often been at his house & he & his wife at mine He was not married until after he left the service of said but was married within a few years after that.
He resided in Chester in the County of Hampden the last I know of him and I have heard that he died there.
Attest Emory Washburn John Y Byelow such
Worcester June 19 th 1859 Then the above named John Byelow personally appeared and made oaths to the truth of the foregoing deposition by him subscribed in my presence before me. And I certify that I have long known the said Deponent personally and that he is entitled to full faith and credit as a witness Emory Washburn Justice of the P.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Worcester, ss.
I, Charles G. Prentiss, Register of the Court of Probate for the County of Worcester, do certify, that Emory Washburn is a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, duly commissioned and qualified - and that the foregoing signature of his name is genuine.
In testimony whereof I do hereunto set my hand and the seal of said Court this nineteenth day of June one thousand, eight hundred and thirty nine.
Chas. G. Prentiss, Register

Steuben County ss
William Quigley of the Town of Howard in said County to me personally known & Being by me duly sworn Deposeth and saith that in the year of our Lord one thousand Seven hundred and Seventy Six he (the said Deponent) Resided in the Town and County of Worcester and Commonwealth of Massachusetts and that he knew John Hamilton who was a Resident of the Same Town & County and that he (the said Deponent) knew that he the said John Hamilton did Enlist under Captain Benjamin Flagg of the Militia Some time in the fall of Seventy five for the term of three months and before said term expired he the said Deponent and the said John Hamilton both Enlisted (in the month of January Seventy Six) for the term of one year into the Regular Service and into a Company Commanded by Capt. Burr in the Regiment Commanded by Colonel Jonathan Ward and that he the said John Hamilton Served in the Same Company & during said year with him the said Deponent and that they were both Discharged on the first day of January in the year Seventeen hundred and Seventy Seven at Deak's Hill in the State of New York and further this Deponent saith not.
Note the word term in the ninth line from the bottom was Interlined before the same was subscribed and sworn to William his  X Quigley mark
Subscribed to before me this the 23 rd day of May 1839
Jason Ranger Justice of the Peace
Steuben County
Clerks Office ss I William Hamilton Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of the County of Steuben Certify that Jason Ranger is a Magistrate as above and that the foregoing Signature purporting to be his is genuine In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my Seal of office and subscribed my name this 23 rd day of May 1839 W. Hamilton