Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 1599, John Ham, N.H.

SERVICE
NUMBER
N. H.
Heam John Mary
W 1599
B. L. Wt. 112-60-55
CONTENTS

10.932 Adams 269 Heads
Mary Ham, Widow John Ham
Private Dearborn's Regt 1st H. Line Revolutionary pensioner
(Rec'd 100 aco) Rec. Aug 18-635
Ad. 60 aco Nov 16/55 Dodge
Kill
George W. Norton Augusta Maine

6174.
Maine.
John Ham, private
New Hampshire line. War the army of the United States during the Revolutionary War.
scribed on the Roll of the District of Maine the rate of — 8 — Dollars per month, to commence on the 13 of April 1818.
Certificate of Pension issued the 28 th of Jan y 1819 and del d R.C. Vose
ars to 4th of Sep r . 1818. 4 mo 22 / 30 — 37.86 anal. all'ce ending 4 March 1819. 48.00
$85.86
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
Greene,
re-instate
11 August 1820

Strickland off 13 July 1820 under Act 1 May 1820. Notified how sent to R. C. Bosc, Augusta, Maine.
Paper copy for Land agent to Maine, by Mr. Ome, April 21. 1839.

Stricken off 13 July 1820 under Act 1 May 1820. Notified now sent to R. C. Vose, Augusta, Maine.
Report copy. Printed copy of means by Mr. Me, age 21. 1839.

635 Maim
Mary Nam widow of John Nam
who served in the Revolutionary
war, as a Private
New Hampshire Line
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of
96 Dollars 00
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March , 1848.
29
Nov r
Certificate of Pension issued the 8 th day of Aug t 1850
and sent to
Mrs. E. Sawtelle Mother of Wife
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2/1848, Page 4 Vol. 1
July
Book A
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Reputed
at West

John Ham. Greene p 4 Col. Scamells New Hampshire Reg 1779. to June 1783
War
April 13. 1810
See Rolls
Correct
Ex

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
To the Honorable the Secretary of the Department of War of the United States.
I the subscriber, being Chief Justice of the Circuit Court of Common Pleas, for the Second Eastern Circuit of Massachusetts, embracing the Counties of Lincoln, Kennebec and Somerset, do hereby certify to your Honor, that John Ham Greene, a citizen of the United States, now resident in Maine, on the thirteenth day of April, A. D. 1818, made application to me to receive his declaration under oath, and such other evidence, as was in his power to produce; and to transmit the same, and the proceedings had thereon, to your Honor; that he might be placed on the pension list of the United States, agreeably to the provisions of an Act, entitled "An Act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the revolutionary war," passed March 18, A. D. 1818, which declaration, and the other evidence produced by the said applicant, is hereunto annexed.
And I do further certify to your Honor, that after a full examination of the said applicant, and a careful consideration of the evidence in the case, it appears to me that the said applicant did serve as a private soldier in the war of the revolution, against the common enemy, upon the continental establishment, for more than nine months, as stated in his declaration aforesaid; and that from his reduced circumstances, he needs the assistance of his country for support.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand, and caused the Seal of the Court in which I preside, to be hereunto affixed, this twenty first day of May in the year of our LORD one thousand eight hundred and eighteen.
Nathan Weston C. Just. C. Court C Pleas 2 E. Circuit

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
KENNEBEC, ss.
THE Subscriber, Clerk of all the Judicial Courts, held within the said County of Kennebec, hereby certifies, that the Honorable NATHAN WESTON, Junior, Esquire, before whom the annexed proceedings were held, is Chief Justice of the Circuit Court of Common Pleas, for the Second Eastern Circuit of Massachusetts, embracing the Counties of Lincoln, Kennebec and Somerset ; and that by the direction of the said Judge, I have affixed unto his Certificate bearing his signature, the seal of the said Court in which he presides.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand : Dated at Augusta, in said County of Kennebec, this tenth day of June, in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and eighteen.
John Davis

Commonwealth of Massachusetts
I John Ham, a citizen of the United States, born in Newington in the state of New Hampshire, but now resident in Greene, in the District of Maine, upon oath testify and declare, that I enlisted in April A D 1779 as a private soldier, in the war of the revolution, against the common enemy, upon the continental establishment, for the period of during the war, in Capt Isaac Sturges company in Lieut. Col. Henry Dearborn's regiment, of the New Hampshire line or troops; and served therein until June A D 1783, when I took my honorable discharge at New Windsor, in the state of New York. — My discharge is mislaid or lost, and is not to my knowledge in existence. — I was at the capture of Cornwallis and wintered one winter at the Highlands of York. — From my reduced circumstances, I am in need of assistance from my country for support. And I do hereby relinquish all my claim to any pension heretofore allowed me by the laws of the United States, if any, but I am not to my knowledge borne on any pension list whatever. I request that I may be placed upon the pension list for the District of Maine —
John his Ham mark.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
19
Kennebec Co.
On the thirteenth day of April, A D 1818, John Ham above named, after having been carefully examined, made oath to the truth of the foregoing declaration, by him signed, the same having been first distinctly read to him — Before me,
Benz Reuel
Nathan Weston Esq. Chief Justice C. Court C. Pleas, Second Eastern Circuit
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
I Benjamin Quincy aged fifty six years, of Greene in the District of Maine, upon oath testify and declare, that when I entered the continental service in the war of the revolution, in July 1782 I found the above named John Ham there serving in the continental army, as a during the war's man, and as such I am very certain he was discharged at New Windsor in June 1783. From his reduced circumstances, he needs the assistance of his country for support. Benj a Quincy
m. 12
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Kennebec Co.
On the twelfth day of May A D 1818 Benjamin Quincy above named, after having been carefully examined, made oath to the truth of the foregoing declaration, by him subscribed —
Before me Nathan Weston Esq. Chief Justice C. Court C. Pleas, Second Eastern Circuit

266
John Ham Green
6174
18 th 28 Jan. 1819.
not entitled
P. C. Vose. Augusta, Maine.

State of Maine.
I John Davis Clerk, for the County of Penobscot of the Circuit Court of Common Pleas for the second Eastern Circuit, embracing the counties of Lincoln, Ken- nebec and Somerset, do hereby certify, that the foregoing oath and the Schedule thereto annexed, are truly copied from the record of the said Court; and that the original was exhibited in open 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, including debts due to the declarant therein stated, is Seventy four dollars and  cents ; and deducting therefrom the amount of what the declarant owes, as set forth in said Schedule, the value of said property in the opinion of said Court, is twenty four dollars and  Cents.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said Court, on this twentieth day of June 1820.
John Davis Clerk of said Court for the County of of Penobscot

John Ham Green
6174
ip o 28 Jan. 1819.
not entitled
H. C. Vose. Augusta, Maine.

State of Maine.
KENNEBEC COUNTY, ss.
ON this second day of June , 1820, personally appeared before Nathan Weston  Jun. Chief Justice of the Circuit Court of Common Pleas, for the Counties of Lincoln, Kennebec and Somerset, being a Court of Record for said Counties; proceeding according to the course of the common law, having original jurisdiction, unlimited in amount, keeping a record of their proceedings, and having the power of fine and imprisonment, John Ham aged fifty six years, resident in Greene in the County of Kennebec within 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. in the First Company commanded by Captain Myer and Regiment commanded by Colonel Dearborn of the line of the State of New Hampshire upon the Continental Establishment, for the period of
During the War; having served five years and an half was at the taking of Cornwallis
that his original declaration was made before Judge Weston on the thirteenth day of April 1818; that he is now on the Maine Roll, and that his pension certificate is numbered 6171 . And I, the said John Ham do further solemnly swear, that I was a resident citizen of the United States, on the eighteenth day of March, one thousand eight hundred and eighteen; and that I have not, since that time, by gift, sale, or in any manner whatever, 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 eighteenth day of March, one thousand eight hundred and eighteen; 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.
Witness A Nichols
John Ham his mark
The following is a Schedule of my whole Estate and income, necessary clothing and bedding excepted, viz:
The right to the pension but not the property of fifty acres of land, in Greene with a small unfinished house in decay, and barn thereon, all of the value of fifty dollars. Six sheep and two lambs of the value of twelve dollars. One swine of the value of five dollars. Old household stuff, besides necessary bedding, of the value of not exceeding five dollars. Axe and hoe of the value of two dollars. I have no debts due me that can be collected and I owe as much as fifty dollars - the income of the foregoing property does not exceed five dollars a year. My occupation is that of a farmer; but from age and infirmity having a rupture, am wholly unable to labor. My family at home consists of five persons namely myself, my wife Mary, aged fifty two years; my son Deborah aged fourteen years. My son William aged two years; and my daughter Mary aged seven years, who is a cripple, and never will be able to labor. Except the foregoing and my necessary clothing and bedding I have no estate or income whatever. John Ham his mark. Witness A Nichols

Subscribed Sworn to and declared both the oath and schedule on the second day of June 1820. Before me Nathan Updegraff Jr C.J. C.C.C. Plads
A true copy John Davis C.C.

Mary Ham.
For Pysun under
act of May 29 1848
Me 3/50
Maria before 1850
Mistress Anna, 29 Nov 48
Admitted $96 00 per July Nov 1848
Mr. C.
Saw title H. of Rev. Geo W. Morton Conyunta Maine.

Declaration. In order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress, entitled "An act making further provision for surviving widows of the soldiers of the Revolution". Approved February 2 d 1848.
State of Maine } Hennebick County } ss.
On the eleventh day of June 1849, personally appeared in open court, before the court of Probate for said County, it being a court of record, Mary Ham a resident of Monmouth in said County, aged 83 years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on her oaths make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress, passed Feb 2 d 1848 entitled "An act making further provision for surviving widows of the soldiers of the Revolution"
That she is the widow of John Ham , late of Monmouth who was a revolutionary pensioner of the United States, under the Act of Congress of March 18 th 1818, at the rate of eight dollars per month. That his pension was payable at the United States Agency for paying pensions in Portland in the State of Maine, where it was paid to him, up to the fourth day of September 1828, from which time to November 29 th 1828 it being the day of his death, she received it at the same agency as his widow. That she refers to a declaration made by him of his services in the Revolution in support of her claim supposed to be in possession of the War Department. She further declares that her maiden name was

Mary Anne, that she was married to the said John Hann on the fifteenth day of September 1785 in the year seventeen hundred and eighty five, that her husband, the aforesaid John Hann died on the twenty ninth day of November 1848, at Waukesha since which time she has remained a widow.
Attest
D Williams
Mary nee Hann mark
Number of Probate Court June 11. 1849
Personally appeared the aforesaid Mary Hann made solemn oath that the foregoing declaration by her subscribed was true & correct according to her best belief & knowledge
Dan c Williams
Judge of Probate

State of Maine.
Kennebec, ss.
I, the subscribed, Register of the Court of Probate for said County, do hereby certify, That the Hon. Daniel Williams, before whom the foregoing proceedings were had, was, on the eleventh day of June, 1849, and still continues to be, the Judge of the said Court.
I further certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Judge in the matter of the application of Mary Hana for a Pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the official seal of said Court, this twenty seventh day of July, A. D.) 1850.
Wm P Smith, Register of Probate for Kennebec County.

15,938
Mary Ham widow of _____ John Ham.
Claim of _____
TO BOUNTY LAND.
ACT OF MARCH 3, 1855.
Has not rec d bounty lands. John Ham, late husband was a Private in the Revolutionary Army.
PRESENTED BY
GEO. W. MORTON,
ATTORNEY, AUGUSTA, MAINE.
_____

BOUNTY LAND CLAIM.
STATE OF MAINE, } ss. COUNTY OF Kennebec }
On this thirteenth day of April A. D. one thousand eight hundred and fifty-five personally appeared before me, Joel Small a Justice of the Peace, within and for the County and State aforesaid, Mary Hearn aged eighty-eight years, a resident of Monmouth in the State of Maine, who, being duly sworn according to law, declares that she is the identical widow John Hearn who was a Revolutionary Soldier , and that she is the identical  Mary Hearn who is now a Revolutionary Pensioner under the act of July 29. 1848, at the rate of ninety six dollars per annum on the account of the Revolutionary services of her late husband John Hearn in the Revolutionary Army , and the identical  Mary Hearn , named in an original Pension certificate of which the following is a true copy. Viz. "Department of the Interior. Widow's Pension, No. 635. In conformity with the act of July 29. 1848, Mary Hearn of Maine Widow of John Hearn who was a Private in the Revolutionary War , is entitled on the Pension List at the rate of ninety six dollars per annum , commencing on the 29th of November 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 Department of the Interior this 8th day of August one thousand eight hundred and fifty-five. D. C. Goddard , Secretary of the Interior, Ad interim.
She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the BOUNTY LAND to which she may be entitled under the "Act approved March 3, 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, and that she still remains a widow.
Mary X Hearn marks
We, William Hearn and Otis W. Fabyan residents of Monmouth in the State of Maine , upon our oaths declare that the foregoing declaration was signed and acknowledged by Mary Hearn in our presence; and that we believe, from the appearance and statements of the applicant, that he is the identical person she represents her-self to be, and we further declare that we are personally acquainted with the said Mary Hearn , and know that she is still a widow having remained unmarried ever since the death of her said late husband John Hearn and that she is a Revolutionary pensioner .
William Hearn Otis W. Fabyan
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 her-self to be, and that I have no interest in this claim.
Joel Small Justice of the Peace.

POWER OF ATTORNEY.
Know all men by these presents. That I, Mary Ham of Monmouth in the County of Kennebec and State of Maine, have constituted and appointed GEO. W. MORTON, of the City of Augusta, in the State of Maine, my true and lawful Attorney, irrevocably, for me and in my name, to prosecute and receive from the United States the Bounty Land Certificate, or Warrant, due me under existing Laws granting Bounty Lands for services rendered in the United States in the different wars, and generally to do all lawful acts and things whatsoever touching the premises, and an attorney or attorneys under him, for the purpose aforesaid to make, and at his pleasure to revoke, hereby confirming all and whatsoever my said attorney shall in my name legally do, or cause to be done, in the premises.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal, this Thirteenth day of April in the year one thousand eight hundred and fifty- five Witness: Otis W. Stetson  Mary X Ham 
STATE OF MAINE, COUNTY OF Kennebec ss:—On the Thirteenth day of April 185 5 personally appeared before me, a Justice of the Peace, within and for said County, Mary Ham and acknowledged the foregoing Power of Attorney to be her free act and deed.
Joel Small Justice of the Peace.
STATE OF MAINE, COUNTY OF Kennebec } ss.
I HEREBY CERTIFY, that Joel Small Esq before whom the within declaration, affidavit, and power of attorney, were made and executed, 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 thereto is genuine.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto signed my name and affixed the seal of the Supreme Jud. Court for the County aforesaid, this seventeenth day of April 185 5 Wm Stratton CLERK.

Rev.
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 1599
Mary Ham, Widow. John Ham, Paris. Rev. Wm.
Act: July 29. 1848.
Index: —Vol. R , Page 301
[Arrangement of 1870.]

112
Coares

Augusta, Maine
April 17. 1855
Sir,
The two applications, herewith enclosed, for bounty (and under act of March 3. 1855. for Rebecca Metcalf widow of Peter Metcalf
Mary Ham John Ham are transmitted for the purpose of having their claims allowed. Their respective husbands having been Privates in the War of the Revolution, they are supposed to be entitled to the benefit of the provision made in the Act and if their papers are satisfactory, I would respectfully request to have Land Warrants sent to me for them.
Very respectfully
Yours ever Sir
Rev W Morton
Hon L. P. Waldo
(cont. Pausanias)
Washing the D.G.

Brunswick April 11 th 1829.
Geo. W. Morton Esq. -
Dear Sir, Yours of the 9 th inst. is rec d . and in answer would state that there is no such Marriage recorded in the records of the town of Brunswick, as " John Ham, & Mary Arno "
I find recorded, "Married John Ham to Jemima Thompson. Decr. 13 th 1774"
Respectfully Yours
Nathaniel Badger Town clerk of Brunswick

John Ham, Kennebec Co Me. act 18 March 1818 #96 th fr
Pension Office To what time was he last paid August 6 1850 s 46 A
Sept. 4, 1848.

I, John Andrews of Wales in the county of Kennebec and State of Maine, am eighty six years old, and became acquainted with John Harn late of Monmouth in said county in early life, have resided within six miles of his residence since the year 1788 up to the time of his death which I think was in the latter part of 1847 - I have good reason to believe that he was lawfully married previous to 1788, to Mary Arno of Bath, with whom he continued to live till he died, and she still lives
August 22, 1849
John Andrews
Number 80 August 22, 1849 Then John Andrews made oath that the foregoing statement by him subscribed was true Before me Isaac S. Small, Justice peace
I Benjamin Fogg of Wales in the county of Kennebec and State of Maine am seventy eight years old, have resided in Wales since the year 1860 and within two miles of the residence of John Harn late of Monmouth in said county of Kennebec from that date till he died, I think, in the fall of 1847. He had a wife and several children when I first knew him, and that wife is still living. Her maiden name was Mary Arno
Benjamin Fogg
August 22 1849
Number 81 August 22, 1849 Then Benjamin Fogg made oath that the foregoing statement by him subscribed was true Before me Isaac S. Small, Justice peace
over
over

The within named John Andrews and Benjamin Logg are Men whose word can be relied upon for truth J. S. Small