Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W 14796, Ezekiel Gowen, Mass. Navy

SERVICE
NUMBER
Mass. Navy
Gowen, Ezekiel or Gowan Lucy
W 14796 B.L. Mt. 28.566-160-55
CONTENTS

8,972
Massachusetts.
Ezekiel Gowan
of Sunenburg, in the state of Massach ts . who was a mariner on in the regiment commanded by Colonel the frigate Hague + Mass. for the term of ten months.
Inscribed on the Roll of Massachusetts , at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 15. of April, 1818.
Certificate of Pension issued the 5. of April 19, and sent to John Davis, judge Boston, Massachusetts.
Arrears to 4th of March, 1819. — $: 85.30
Semi-ann. all'ce ending 4. Sept. 2 48 "
  10 mo. \frac{16}{30}  1819. }  $: 133.30    8 \frac{4}{31}  }   
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
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Application sent Feb 19 to 1820 to Abiah Dyer, Secretary of War, Massachusetts for the benefit of the widow of H. C. 12. 148

1597
Massachusetts
Lucy Gowan widow of Ezekiel Gowan
who served in the Revolutionary
war, as a Marine
Ames from $57.
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of
96 Dollars //
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
1 st of July, Certificate of Pension issued the 24 th day of July 1851 and sent to
Franklin Hall Esq
Dafton Mass.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 52 Vol. 2.
Reg 3 m 55-162815

Ms 2.8.15 June 8. Oct 1885
Lucy Gowan wid Geo. H. Gowan Marine
Ms 2.8.15
Rev. Emerson
Ms. Feb 48-1597
W. H. D. May 26/52 Boston
C
Geo. S. Burdell Groton Mass.
Set. G. S. Burdell, Oct. 15/52
Vol. G. 98.

No 444
Ezekiel Gower Marine Frigate Navy Capt Manly 10 months '82 15 April 1818
Judge's certificate as to claimants Ezekiel Gower Wm. Gower
Naval
Discharge enclosed

United States of America
District of Massachusetts
Ezekiel Gower of Lunenburg in the County of Worcester in the District of Massachusetts, a resident citizen of the United States, an applicant for a pension from the United States under 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," maketh oath that he served as a Marine in the Revolutionary war for the term of ten months and upwards, in manner following: In June, A.D. 1782 He entered on board the Frigate Hague, commanded by Capt. John Manly as a Marine, and served in said capacity until the ninth day of May, A.D. 1783 when he received an Honorable discharge, which he herewith exhibits. He also further testifies and says that he  he is in such reduced circumstances as to need the assistance of his country for support.
Ezekiel Gower
Massachusetts District } Boston 15. April 1818 } Sworn to before me
M c David Dist. Judge Mass. Dist.

Massachusetts District, ss.
Boston June 13 A. D. 1815
IT appearing to my satisfaction, that Ezekiel Gower subscriber to the annexed declaration, sworn to before me, did serve in the revolutionary war against the common enemy, as stated in said declaration, I now transmit the testimony in the case, with the proceedings had thereon, to the Secretary of the department of war, pursuant to the directions of the act entitled "An Act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the revolutionary war;" the testimony and proceedings in the premises being the declaration aforesaid, with the accompanying documents marked A together with this certificate.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the District Court of the United States for this District to be hereunto affixed.
M c David } Judge of the District Court U. S. Massachusetts District.
and upwards, in manner following: In June, A.D. 1781 - he entered on board the Frigate Hague , commanded by Capt. John Manly , as a Marine, and served in said capacity, until the ninth day of May, A.D. 1783 when he received an Honorable discharge, which he herewith exhibits. He also further testifies and says that he is in such reduced circumstances as to need the assistance of his country for support.
Massachusetts District ss. } Boston 15. April 1818 } Sworn to before me
Ezekiel Gower
M c David Dist. Judge Mass. Dist.

United States District Court
MASSACHUSETTS DISTRICT, ss.
16 March
1819.
I AM satisfied that the above named, Ezekiel Gower by reason of his reduced circumstances in life, is in need of assistance from his Country for support.
M c Davis
{ District Judge U. S. Massachusetts Dist.
TO THE SECRETARY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF WAR.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the District Court of the United States for this District to be hereunto affixed.
M c Davis
{ Judge of the District Court U. S. Massachusetts District.
and upwards, in manner following; In June, A.D. 1701 entered on board the Frigate Hague, commanded by Capt. John Manly, as a Marine, and served in said capacity until the ninth day of May, A.D. 1783 when he received an Honourable discharge, which he herewith exhibits. He also further testifies and says that he  he is in such reduced circumstances as to need the assistance of his country for support.
Ezekiel Gower
Massachusetts District ss. } Boston 15. April 1818 } Sworn to before me
M c Davis Dist. Judge Mass. Dist.

Ezekiel Gouven.
Lunon W. J.
266
Sept 1819

Schedule of the Estate of Ezekiel Goven of Lunenburg in the County of Worcester and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Ap- plicant for a Pension under the Act of Congress of May 1, 1820.
  1 Cow $15.   1 Pig 1.50   Cooper's tools 4. —   Farming tools 4.28   Chest of drawers 2. —   1 Chest 25   2 Spinning wheels 1. —   2 Tables 0.75   8 Chairs 1. —   Five Shovel Stongs 1. —   Iron Ware 2. —   Crockery ware 1. —   3 Cider Barrels 1. —   2 pails & dry casks 1. —   Book, 1.50   Looking Glass .75   $38.03 
The above is all the property which I have, necessary clothing and bedding excepted; my occupation is that of a cooper, but I am too infirm to work at my trade, and cannot perform much labour otherwise; my family residing with me consists of my wife who is fifty five years of age, and who is feeble & unable to labour — two daughters Nabby and Bathsheba, the eldest 20, and the other 16 years of age, the youngest of whom is very feeble and cannot support herself; and the elder daughter assists me but very little — and a son eli aged 14 whose labour does nothing more than to pay the expenses of his support; and I am unable to support myself without the pension I receive from my Country.
Ezekiel Goven
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said Court, on this twenty second day of June 1820.
Wijah Bigelow { Clerk of the Court for the County of Worcester.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
COUNTY OF WORCESTER, ss.
ON this twenty second day of June 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, Ezekiel Goven , aged fifty five years, resident in Leicester , 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 :
I enlisted as a private soldier in Pepperell in Massachusetts, in the month of June 1780, in Capt John Burnham's Company, being a company of light Infantry in the land service, in a Regiment, commanded by a Frenchman called Lemott, but cannot tell how he spelled his name, and served six months, and was Honorably discharged at West Point in New York; then went into the naval service and in June 1782 enlisted on board the Hague Frigate, commanded by Capt. Gormanly, at Boston, and served until I was honorably discharged in May 1783 at Boston; that I have received a Pension certificate under the act of Mar. 18, 1818 No. 8972; and that my original declaration was made on the 15 th April 1818.
annexed, and by me subscribed.
Ezekiel Goven.
Sworn to and declared, on the twenty second day of June 1820, before the said Court.
Attest, Abijah Bigelow, for
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 thirty eight dollars and three cents.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said Court, on this twenty second day of June 1820.
Abijah Bigelow { Clerk of the Court for the County of Worcester.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
COUNTY OF WORCESTER, ss.
ON this twenty second day of June 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, Ezekiel Gowen aged fifty five years, resident in Leicester 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:
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.
Ezekiel Gowen.
Sworn to and declared, on the twenty second day of June 1820. before the said Court.
Attest, Abijah Bigelow, far
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 thirty eight dollars and three cents.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said Court, on this twenty second day of June 1820.
Abijah Bigelow { Clerk of the Court for the County of Worcester.

13604 Ad 44 568
Lucy Lowan mo of Ezekiel Map
act 7 May 1838
Married 1784
Mustard ad 24 Mr 47
Rejected
Adm act 17 Mar 44
10 mo Marine
#33 33 Pnam
Mr 24 Mr 47
Rev J. G. Palpray House of Reps

Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Middlesex ss.
On this twenty first day of March one thousand eight hundred and forty eight, personally appeared before me Leonard H. Parker, one of the Justices of the Quorum within and for said County of Middlesex, Lucy Gowan, a resident of Shirley in the said County of Middlesex, aged eighty three 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. 1838, entitled an "act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows;" That she is the widow of Ezekiel Gowan late of said Shirley, deceased, who was a marine on board the frigate Hague, commanded by Capt. Manly, in the navy of the Revolution, about a year, and was also a private in the land service of the Revolution from the town of Pepperell, about six months. She further declares that she was married to the said Ezekiel Gowan on the twenty third day of November one thousand seven hundred and eighty five, by the Rev. John Bullard of Pepperell, and that her name before marriage was Lucy Douglass. That her husband, the aforesaid Ezekiel Gowan, died on the twenty fourth day of November one

Thousand Eight hundred and forty seven, at said Shirley; 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. She further swears that she is now a widow, and that she has never before made any application for a pension. That her husband, the said Ezekiel Gowan was a pensioner, and she now has in her possession his pension certificate dated April 5 th 1819, No 8972 - The said Gowan then resided in Lunenburg, which adjoins Shirley.
her Lucy + Gowan mark
Sworn to and subscribed, by the said Lucy Gowan, (she making her mark,) on the day and year above written.
Before me - L.M. Parker
Justice of the Quorum

We, Seth Chandler and George Barrett, both of Shirley aforesaid, do hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with Mrs. Lucy Gowan, widow of Ezekiel Gowan late of said Shirley, deceased; that they have resided in this Town the last eight or ten years, and previous thereto just within the borders of Sunniburg; that her husband, the said Ezekiel died in this Town on the twenty fourth day of November last; that the said Lucy is now quite feeble and infirm, one of her daughters residing with, and taking care of her; that in our opinion, she could not be carried from home to any of the County Courts, when in Session, which would be about twenty miles, without greatly endangering her health.
The name has been differently spelt at different periods - Now it is generally spelt Going . The said Lucy Gowan has uniformly, as we believe, sustained a good moral character, and her statements are entitled to full credit.
Shirley March 24. 1848.
Seth Chandler
George Barrett,
Middlesex ss. March 24 th 1848. Then the above named Seth Chandler and George Barrett made oath to the truth of the foregoing certificate by them subscribed before me - and I certify, that the said Chandler is the present ordained minister of the first Parish in this Town, and the said Barrett is the Postmaster. and I concur with them in regard to the moral character and credibility of the said Lucy Gowan and her bodily infirmity. ————— L.M. Parker - Justice of the Quorum.

STATE OF Massachusetts. COUNTY OF Middlesex. } ss.
We, Stephen M. Leongley and Bathsheba Lawrence residents of Shirley in the State of Massachusetts upon our oaths declare that the foregoing declaration was signed and acknowledged by Lucy Gowan in our presence, and that we believe from the appearance and statements of the applicant that she is the identical person she represents herself to be.
Stephen M. Leongley Bathsheba Lawrence
The foregoing declaration and affidavit were sworn to and subscribed before me on the day and year above written; and I certify that I know the affiants to be credible persons; that the claimant is the person she represents herself to be, and that I have no interest in this claim.
Thomas Whitney Justice of the Peace.
STATE OF COUNTY OF ss. }
I, _____ certify that whose genuine signature appears above, is, and was at the time of signing the same, a Justice of the Peace for the County and State aforesaid, duly commissioned and qualified; that his Commission is dated on the _____ day of _____ A. D. 185____. that all his official acts as such are entitled to full faith and credit.
Given under my hand this _____ day of _____ A. D. 185____

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, Boston, April 14, 1855.
I hereby Certify, That at the date of the annexed attestation Thomas Whitney was a Justice of the Peace for the County of Middlesex
in the said Commonwealth, duly commissioned and constituted; and that to his acts and attestations, as such, full faith and credit are and ought to be given, in and out of Court.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto affixed the Seal of the Commonwealth, the date above written.
T. M. Wingate Secretary of the Commonwealth.

I hereby authorize the Russian Agent of the United States to transmit the warrant which may be issued by virtue of the within application to George G. Bartlett.
Lucy her J. Groom mark.
Witnesses:
Thomas Whitney Stephen M. Longley

APPLICATION FOR BOUNTY LAND.
(By the Widow of a deceased person who has not had a Land Warrant.)
STATE OF Massachusetts. COUNTY OF Middlesex — sp.
On this third day of April A. D., one thousand eight hundred and fifty- five personally appeared before me a Justice of the Peace within and for the County and State aforesaid, Lucy Gowan aged ninety years, a resident of Shirley in the State of Massachusetts who being duly sworn according to law declares that she is the widow of Ezekiel Gowan deceased, who was a Marine in the Revolutionary War in the company commanded by Captain that she is a pensioner of the United States on a count of her late husband's services at the rate of ninety six dollars per annum; that her pension certificate was dated Feby. 24th 1851 and numbered 1597 in the Regiment of commanded by in the war with Great Britain declared by the United States on the 18th day of June, 1812.
For the particulars of said service of her late husband she refers to the documents filed in the Department by her late husband and to the papers which she herself files when she made application for a pension. that her said husband the day of A.D. in or about for the term and continued and day of A.D. in actual service in said war for the term of was honorably discharged at on the day of A.D.
She further states that she was married to the said Ezekiel Gowan in the year 1785 in on the 23rd day of November  A.D. , by one Rev. John Bullard a Clergyman at Pepperell in said State , and that her name before her said marriage was Lucy Douglass that her said husband died at Shirley on the 23rd day of November , A. D. 1847 . and that she is now a widow.
She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the bounty land to which she may be entitled under the act approved March 3d, 1855. She also declares that she has not received a warrant for bounty land under this or any other act of Congress, nor made any other application therefor.
Witnesses. Thomas Whitney Stephen M. Loughry
Lucy Gowan mark
112.815

Apr 8, 48
to Lucy Gowan Ames
Wm John G. Ralphy
Apr 9 - 1848

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, Boston March 25 th 1848
I hereby Certify, That at the date of the annexed attestation, Isaac D. Lawrence was a Justice of the Peace for the County of Middlesex.
in the said Commonwealth, duly commissioned and constituted; and that to his acts and attestations, as such, full faith and credit are and ought to be given, in and out of Court.
In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto affixed the Seal of the Commonwealth, the date above written.
M. B. Calhoun, Secretary of the Commonwealth.

I John Loring above named depose and say that I hold the Office of Town Clerk of the Town of Pepperell aforesaid and that the foregoing are true extracts from the Records of said Town with the exception above named as certified by me.
John Loring } Town Clerk of Pepperell
Middlesex ss. March 18 th 1848
Sworn to by the said John Loring
Before me A. Lee F. Sawdence Justice of Peace

This may Certify that I John Loring of Pepperell in the County of Middlesex & Commonwealth of Massachusetts, am the present Town Clerk of said town of Pepperell, and as such have the charge of all the Town records, and the following are true Copies from said records of the Publications & Marriages, with the Exception of the dates, which are expressed on the record in fair legible figures, which I have truly Copied and then written out the Month and figures in letters and words at full length, as follows Visp.
“ The purpose of Marriage between Ezekiel Goven and Lucy Douglass both of Pepperell.
Entered Dec r Ye 4. 1784 ” December.
Ye fourth One thousand seven hundred and Eighty Four.
And among the returns made, by the Rev d . John Bullard, of Marriages solemnised by him, is the following. Visp.
“ Nov r 23 d 1785. Ezekiel Goven & Lucy Douglass ” November twenty third One thousand seven hundred and Eighty five.
Pepperell March 18. 1848
Attest.
John Loring } Town Clk. of Pepperell

Reported
1597 Massachusetts Lucy Gowan widow of Zekiel Gowan who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Marine .
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 51 Dollars 5 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 30 day of August 1848 and sent to G. S. Bulfinch Boston Mass
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 52 Vol. 2

Reported
480
Massachusetts
Lucy Gowan widow of Ezekiel Gowan who was a Marine in the Revolution husband died 29 Nov. 1847
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 51 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 24th day of March, 1844.
Certificate of Pension issued the 7th day of July, 1848 and sent to Hon. J. G. Palfrey, Ves. of Reps
[Act of JUNE 17, 1844.]
Recorded in Book 6 Vol. 2 Page 30. Increased from $33.33. Ded not from pay ment if any from the rate of his rate

Report Let. to Hon. J. G. Palfrey June 19. 48.
483 Massachusetts Lucy Gowan widow of Ezekiel Gowan who was a Marine in the Revolution Newbank died 24 Nov. 1847
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 33 Dollars 33 Cents per annum, to commence on the 24th day of March, 1848. Nov.
Certificate of Pension issued the 20th day of May, 1848 and sent to Hon. J. G. Palfrey House of Rep's
[Act of JUNE 17, 1844.]
Recorded in Book A Vol. 2. Page 30

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Ezekiel Gowan (Map. act 18 March 1818) $96 00 per a.
To what time was he last paid? G. B. A.
Pension Office May 11. 1848
Paid to 4 th Mar. 1847.
B. B.

No 13604 Lucy Gowan Map Lot 6 Wm. I. D. Palfrey April 19 '48
act 17 July 1838

Served, On Frigate Hoague
WIDOW, &c.
1933 Oct. 14 Photo delivered to Maj. E. H. McClellan & Account. Rev. mtd. Sec Samuel Wright. W. 26138. a.k.y.
File No. 14796
Lucy Gowan Widow of Ezekiel Gowan Marine Rev. War.
Act: Feb 2 nd 1848
Index:—Vol. Q , Page 28a
[Arrangement of 1870.]

October 9, 1933.
Rev.&1812 Wars Section.
DI 2900 branch 970
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Rev. War claim for pension of Ezekiel Gowen, File No W14796.
Actual                2 1 copy for official use
UNCERTIFIED.
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25¢.....1 page discharge Ctf.
Kindly leave margin of 1½ in. at top of page and return papers in folder with corre- sponding name and number.
Chief, Rev.&1812 Wars Section.
See Order in Samuel Wright, W. 26/38, Rev. War.

CV 112
THIS may Certify that Isak Goven (Marine having served out his time of Enlistment on board the Continental Frigate Hague , under my Command, is here by discharged.
Given under my Hand on board said Frigate,
This 10 th Day of May — 1783.
John Mowle

Widow for A. ...
Ms. 2. 2. 16
Ezekiel Knowen No. 14796 Mass & Navy

@ V M 2
THIS may Certify that Isak Goven Marine having served out his Time of Enlistment on board the Continental Frigate Hague , under my Command, is here- by discharged.
Given under my Hand on board said Frigate, This 10 th Day of May — 1783.
John Manley

Admitted
G. S. Buffinch Boston Mass

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, Boston August 12 1848
I hereby Certify, That at the date of the annexed attestation L. M. Barker was a Justice of the Peace for the County of Middlesex,
in the said Commonwealth, duly commissioned and constituted; and that to his acts and attestations, as such, full faith and credit are and ought to be given, in and out of Court.
In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto affixed the Seal of the Commonwealth, the date above written.
M. Calhoun
Secretary of the Commonwealth.

DECLARATION
In order to obtain the benefits of the act of Congress of 2d February, 1848, entitled, "An act making further provision for surviving Widows and Soldiers of the Revolution."
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS, } ss. Middlesex COUNTY, }
On this fifth day of August 1848, personally appeared before the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace, in and for the county aforesaid,
Lucy Gowan a resident of Shirley in the county of Middlesex aforesaid aged Eighty Three 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 2d February, 1848, granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary war. That she is the widow of Ezekiel Gowan who was a resident of Shirley aforesaid and who was a Marine in the War of the Revolution and is the identical person who drew a pension under the Act of 17th June, 1844, on account of the Revolutionary service of her late husband aforesaid, at the rate of fifty one dollars and cents per annum.
She further declares that she is still a widow.
Lucy her X  Gowan mark
Sworn to and subscribed on the day } Before me, and year above written, }
In presence of us, L.M. Parker
L.M. Parker Justice of the Peace.
B. S. Lamey I Certify That the declarant is personally known to me, a widow and a pensioner, as she declares.
L.M. Parker Justice of the Peace.
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS, } ss. COUNTY, }
I, Clerk of the Court, of the County and State aforesaid, do hereby certify that L.M. Parker is a Justice of the Peace, in and for said County, duly qualified; and that his signature, above written, is genuine.
Given under the Seal of said Court, this 18
CLERK.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts - Middlesex ss.
On this second day of May one Thousand eight hundred and forty eight. personally appeared before me, Samuel P. P. Gay, Judge of the Court of Probate within and for the said County of Middlesex, Lucy Gowan, a resident of Shirley in said County, aged eighty three 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. 1838, entitled "An act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows;" That she is the widow of Ezekiel Gowan late of said Shirley deceased, who was in the war of the Revolution, as a private, five months and nineteen days, and also as a Marine on board of the Frigate Hague, commanded by Capt. Manly, ten months, as appears by the documentary evidence obtained at the Office of the Secretary of the Commonwealth. She further declares that she was married to the said Ezekiel Gowan on the twenty third day of November seventeen hundred and eighty five, by the late Rev. John Bullard of Pepperell, and her name before marriage was Lucy Douglass, that her husband, the aforesaid Ezekiel Gowan, died on the twenty fourth day of November now last past, at said Shirley; that she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service, but the marriage

took place previous to the first of January seven- teen hundred and ninety four, viz: at the time above stated. She further swears that she is now a widow, and that she has never before made any application for a pension, except by the papers recently trans- mitted to the proper Department, at Washington, which furnish the evidence in support of this declaration.
Lucy her X Gowan Mark
Subscribed with her mark by the said Lucy Gowan before sworn to before me on the day & year first above written, at her dwelling house in Shirley, she being unable by reason of age & infirmity to attend court
J. P. P. Gay Judge of Probate for S. County of Middle,
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Middlesex County ss
I Isaac Burke
Registrar of the Court of Probate in and for the County of Middlesex hereby certify that the Hon. Samuel P. P. Gay whose own proper signature is above written, is the Judge of said Court of Probate Duly qualified & now the acting Judge of said Court.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of said Court of Probate this second day of May in the year eighteen hundred & forty eight. Isaac Burke By

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, Boston,
March 4 th 1845.
I hereby Certify, That, from an examination of the Books and Documents, relating to Military Services in the War of the Revolution, which remain in this Department, it appears that the name of Ezekiel Gowing is borne upon a Pay Roll of the 6 Months men of the town of Pepperell, as a private from July 4 to December 12 1780. including allowance of 11 days for 230 Miles, travel. 5 Months and 19 days.
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The name of Samson Weeks mentioned in the annexed application, is also borne upon same roll. See Receipt Book for wages paid seamen &c, who served on board the Frigate Hague, Capt John Manly as the following receipt viz. June 5 th Received of Thomas Russell Esq Eleven pounds eight Shillings & ten pence in full balance of my wages on board the Frigate Hague. J. Manly Esq, to 18 th May 15 No 9 Oct 1783. as by pay Book.
10 m
15 No 9 Oct 1783
Test Wm Burroughs. Ezekiel Gowing "

No roll of the Midshipman's Magazine . The Magazine was Commanded by Capt Wren from June 1 1782 to May 10 1783.
And I further Certify, That, before search made for evidence of said facts, the application hereto annexed was filed in this Office, in the form in which the same now appears; that the search was made by myself and my clerks alone; and that said appli- cation, and the certificate above set forth, contain all the facts and circumstances within my knowledge, pertaining to the case.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto affixed the Seal of the Commonwealth, the date above written.
A. B. Alhoun , Secretary of the Commonwealth.

APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATE OF REVOLUTIONARY SERVICES, made by the Widow — of the party who rendered the service.
State of Massachusetts County of Middlesex Town of Shirley
The Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts is hereby requested to furnish evidence from the Rolls in his office, of the service of Ezekiel Gowan in the war of the Revolution.
He was a native of the Town of Shirley in the County of Middlesex and State of Massachusetts
He enlisted from the Town of _____ in the County of _____ and State of _____ in the year _____ 17 _____ as a _____ in the Company commanded by Captain _____ in _____ Regiment and he served as follows, viz:—
He enlisted from the Town of Pepperell in the County of Middlesex and State of Massachusetts, in the latter part of the war of the Revolution, as a marine in the Naval Service, to serve during the war, and he served on board the Frigate Hague, commanded I think by Captain Manley, more than one year.
He also, at some period during the Revolutionary war, enlisted, or was drafted, and went from said Town of Pepperell as a soldier, several others went from the Town at the same time — Sampson Woods, I think
* Here describe as fully as may be, the length of service, the rank &c. of the claimant, or the capacity in which he served, and all other particulars known.

was one of them - He the said Gowan was gone I think at that time either six or nine months as I understood from him, and was stationed at or near West Point on the North River - The name of his Captain or Colonel I do not remember -
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I am now al-most eighty three years old, and my memory does not enable me to state the services more fully than above stated.
WITNESS my hand, this twenty sixth day of February A. D. 1848.
Signed by said in my presence,
Lucy Gowan } her mark L. M. Parker. } Lucy X Gowan mark
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE.

Payment to be made at Boston by
Franklin Haven Esq. Agent for paying Pensioners, in the Agency of Massachusetts
Payable on the 4th September and 4th March
Recorded in the Pension Office on the Roll of Pensioners under act February 2d, 1848, Page 52 Vol. 2,
G. H. King Clerk.

WAR DEPARTMENT.
WIDOW'S PENSION.
I certify that in conformity with the act of February 2d, 1848, Lucy Gowan widow of Ezekiel Gowan who was a Marine in the revolutionary war, is inscribed on the pension list at the rate of fifty one dollars and _____ cents per annum, commencing on the 4th of March, 1848, and continuing for life, unless she should again marry; in which case the Pension is not payable after the time of such marriage.
Given at the War Office of the United States this 30th day of August , one thousand eight hundred and forty eight .
W. L. Marcy
Secretary of War.
Examined and Countersigned.
J. S. Edrards Commissioner of Pensions. By H. S. Evans

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Free
Hon. J. G. Palfrey - Min. of Cong. Washington -

Shirley June 27. 1848-
Dear Sir, I have had the pleasure to receive yours of the 20 th inst. and now en- -close the pension certificate of Mr. Lucy Gowan, to the end that the error may be corrected by the addition of the five months and 19 days land service of her late husband. I have the honor to be Your O bt Servt.
L. M. Parker.
Hon. Mr. Palfrey-

ms 2011 261 48
1879. at 11 AM at 11 AM
W. L. Edwards Commissioner of Customs St. Louis Washington D.C.

U. S. House of Representatives, 31 st Jan. 1848.
Sir,
Ezekiel Gowan, who held pension certificate No. 8972, died in December last. Will you have the good- ness to inform me, for the benefit of his widow, what steps ought to be taken to obtain a renewal of the pension for her? And if, for this trans- action, any blanks are to be had from your office, will you have the goodness to send me such as are necessary?
Respectfully, your ob d . servant,
John C. Perry.
J. L. Edwards Esq.

W. S. House of Represen- tatives, 14 th June, 1880.
Sir,
I have the honor to ask your attention to the accompanying paper. It is he,
Very respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
John G. Patten
J. S. Edwards Esq.
Commissioner B. & F.

U. S. House of Representatives,
8 th day, 1880.
Sir,
I have the honor to transmit to you an affidavit belonging to the evidence of the claim of Lucy Gowan for a pension.
I am, Sir, respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
John G. Taylor
L. Edwards Esq.

Pension Office April 19 th 1848.
Sir,
I have the honor to inform you that the evidence in the case of Lucy Gowan, widow of Ezekiel Gowan, is satisfactory to establish the date of their marriage, and also of her husband's service for five months, nineteen days as a Private in 1780, and ten months as a Marine on board the Frigate Keague. But, before a certificate can issue to Applicant, she must comply with the regulations, by making her declaration before a Court of record.
I have the honor to be, Very respectfully, Your Ob st Serv t . H. S. Evans for Com r of Pensions
Hon. S. G. Palfrey House of Representatives.

Payment to be made at
Boston
by
Franklin Haven, Esq.
Agent for paying Pensioners, in the Agency of
Massachusetts
Issue a New Certificate
for 15 mos & 9 days per
$57 00 / 100 per ann
Payable on the 4th September and 4th March
from 24 Nov 1847 -
annuities what has
been paid if any since
this time at the
Recorded - in the Pension Office, in Book A Vol. 2 Page 30
rate of $33 33 / 100 per ann. D. M. P. Kim,
Clerk.
Rev J. G. Palfrey House of Reps

War Department.
Widow's Pension.
I certify that in conformity with the act of June 17th, 1844, Lucy Gowan, of Massachusetts, widow of Ezekiel Gowan, who was a Marine in the Revolution, and died on the 24th day of November, 1847, is inscribed on the pension list at the rate of thirty three dollars and thirty three cents per annum, commencing on the 24th November, 1847, and terminating on the 4th of March, 1848, unless the Pensioner shall marry or die before the last mentioned date; in which case the pension is not payable after the time of such marriage or death.
Given at the War Office of the United States, this 20th day of May,
one thousand eight hundred and forty-eight. W. L. Marcy
Secretary of War.
Examined and countersigned.
J. S. Edrards Commissioner of Pensions.
By H. L. Evans

Ind to pgh. Be g p 51. Comg 1 July 1848.
Franklin Wall Boston, (Mass)

rate her husband received during his life time, under the Law of February 2, 1848 & Joint Reso. of July 1, 1848.
In presence of George Barrett, Thomas Whitney
Suey her  X Gowan mark
Sworn to and subscribed this day, and year above written, & I further certify that the above declarant is personally known to me & still continues a widow,
Before me
Thomas Whitney Justice of the Peace.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, Boston, January 22 d 1851.
I hereby Certify, That at the date of the annexed attestation Thomas Whitney was a Justice of the Peace for the County of Middlesex,
in the said Commonwealth, duly commissioned and qualified; and that to his acts and attestations, as such, full faith and credit are and ought to be given, in and out of Court.
In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto affixed the Seal of the Commonwealth, the date above written.
Amos Walker Secretary of the Commonwealth.

Boston Jan. 22 d 1851.
Sir,
Enclosed herewith I send the application of Lucy Gowan, widow of Ezekiel Gowan, who was a pensioner at the time of his death at the rate of $96 per annum, under the Law of March 18, 1818, for the benefits of the Joint Resolution of July 1, 1848: - also her certificate under the Law of Feb 2, 1848.
I am, Sir, most respectfully, Your Obd t Serv t Franklin Hall
Jas E. Heath, Esq., Comm ee of Pensions Washington D. C.