Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 16605, Samuel Holbrook, Navy (N.H.)

SERVICE
NAVY (A.H.)
NUMBER _____
Holbrook, Samuel Martha
W 16605
CONTENTS

5,024 New Hampshire Roll
Samuel Holbrook Sailor
Ship Ranger
In the army of the United States during the Revolutionary War.
Inscribed on the Roll of New Hampshire at the rate of —8— Dollars per month, to commence on the 4 th of April 1818
Certificate of Pension issued the 22 d of Dec r 1818 and sent to Hon ble M rs . Sherburne Dist: Judge - Portsmouth N H
Arrears to 4 th of Sept. 1818 - 5 mos 1 / 30 40.26 Semi-ann. all ee ending 4 March 1819 48 —
$ 88.26
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18 th March, 1818. }
9 months 1777-78 continue —
Portsmouth, Rockingham
Continued under Law 1 st May 1820 - Notification sent to Nath l Adams Portsmouth New Hamp te 8 July 1820.

2057.
New Hampshire Pensions
Martha Wolbrook
widow of Samuel Wolbrook
who was a Seaman
N. H.
in the U. S. Navy
for one year
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of
48 Dollars
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the
22nd day of Sept 1843
and sent to
Mr. B. Parker
Portsmouth
N. H.
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book e d
Vol. 1
Page 17.
Pension

Martha Holbrook Wid of Samuel J. H.
Maria 1784 Died 1836
Aet 7 July 1836
Allen L. S. Seaman $48 per ann from Sept 14 th 1836
Residence of Martha Holbrook
Residence of Samuel
Martha Holbrook was born in the town of Mendon, Mass. on the 14th day of September, 1784. She was the daughter of Samuel and Martha (Parker) Holbrook. She was married to Samuel Holbrook on the 14th day of July, 1801. Samuel Holbrook was born in the town of Mendon, Mass. on the 14th day of September, 1784. He was the son of Samuel and Martha (Parker) Holbrook. Samuel Holbrook died on the 14th day of September, 1836. Martha Holbrook died on the 14th day of September, 1836. She was buried in the town of Mendon, Mass. in the Holbrook family plot.

DECLARATION,
order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress, of the 7th July, 1838, entitled "An act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows."
STATE of and District of New Hampshire } ss : COUNTY of Rockingham }
On this Ninth _____ day of August _____ one thousand eight hundred and thirty eight _____, personally appeared before _____
the Honorable Matthew Harvey, Judge of the district Court of the United States of America, for the District of New Hampshire, at a special district court held at Portsmouth in said district, on the day aforesaid _____
Martha Holbrook _____, a resident of Portsmouth in the County of Rockingham _____ aged Seventy five 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 Samuel Holbrook _____, who was a _____
Sailor in the Navy of the Revolution, and a Revolutionary pensioner under the Act of Congress of the 18th of March 1818 on the pension list, roll of the New Hampshire Agency and received his pension at Portsmouth aforesaid. _____

DECLARATION She further declares that she was married to the said Samuel Holbrook on the fifth  fourth day of August in the year seventeen hundred and eighty four — ; 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.
That her husband the aforesaid Samuel Holbrook died at Portsmouth aforesaid, on the fourteenth day of October  September Eighteen hundred and thirty six
Martha Holbrook
Sworn to and subscribed, on the day and year above written, before me
Charles W. Cutter Clerk

Town Clerk's Office Portsmouth N.H. 7 th August 1838
The following is an extract from the record kept for recording marriages in the town of Portsmouth, county of Rockingham and state of New Hampshire. Viz-
"Mr Samuel Woolbrook and M c Patty Clark, both of Portsmouth were joined in marriage Aug th Fifth seventeen hundred eighty four by the Revd Sam l Haven D.D."
I certify that the foregoing is a true copy of the original record with the exception of the date, which is expressed in the record in fair legible figures, as follows: "Aug th 5 1784"
John Bennett, Town clerk
I John Bennell above named, depose and say, that I hold the Office of Town clerk in the town, county and state aforesaid, and that the above is a true extract from the original record of said town of Portsmouth, (for recording Marriages) with the exception above named as certified by me,
John Bennett, clerk of the town of Portsmouth

Severn before me the day, Month and year first before written.
Wm B. Parker, Notary public

United States of America.
New Hampshire ss
At a District Court of the United States begun and holden at Portsmouth on the ninth eighth day of August AD 1838, within and for the District of New Hampshire, present the Hon. Matthew Harvey Judge of said Court the before mentioned Martha Wol- -brook appeared in open Court and made the foregoing declaration upon oath. - I further certify that William B. Parker is a magistrate as before mentioned and that I believe the signature to be genuine. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court this ninth day of August AD 1838.
Charles Wolcutt Clerk.

N o 5024 Samuel Holbrook
Dec 18
Contin

District of New Hampshire ss—
At a District Court holden at Portsmouth within and for the District of New Hampshire before the honorable John S. Sherburne Esquire Judge of said Court —
On this thirtieth day of June in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty personally appeared in open Court being a Court of Record proceeding according to the course of the Common law with a jurisdiction unlimited in point of amount keeping a record of their proceedings and having power of fine & imprisonment for said District. Samuel Holbrook aged sixty three years resident at Portsmouth in the County of Rockingham in said District who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath declare that he served in the Revolutionary war as follows. namely a mariner on board the Ship Ranger, that he has received a pension commencing the fourth day of April 1818 the certificate of which is numbered five thousand & twenty four — [5024] —
And I do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18 th 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 & Naval service of the United States in the Revolutionary war" passed on the 18 th 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.
Samuel Holbrook
Schedule of the real & personal estate of Samuel Holbrook necessary clothing and bedding excepted.
1 looking glass 2 - 8 Windsor chairs 1 60 1 birch desk 2 - 1 covered chair - 50 1 " Table " 50 Brockey & iron ware 5 - 1 " Stand 1 - Old chairs - 1 25 1 " Small do. " 25 brass kettle old 1 - 1 " Small Table " 50 Axe - 50
I am a ropemaker by trade but through infirmity have not been able to work at the business for more than a year and am still unable. I have four in family - my wife Martha aged fifty seven years & two daughters the oldest named Eliza Ann aged twenty one the youngest named Joanna aged sixteen neither of whom contribute to my support. the oldest daughter Eliza Ann is delirious & subject to fits and has been so nearly twenty years. I have no income whatever but what I have received from the Government of the United States
Samuel Holbrook
Sworn to & declared on the 30 th day of June A 1820 before a special District Court of the United States held at Portsmouth aforesaid in & for said District - Attest
Peyton R Freeman Clerk
I Peyton R Freeman Clerk of the District Court of the United States for the District of New Hampshire do certify that the foregoing oath &

declaration and the schedule thereto annexed are truly copied from the record of said Court. And I further certify that it is the opinion of the said Court that the total amount in value of the property exhi- bited in the said schedule is sixteen dollars & ten cents —
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of said Court this first day of July AD 1820 —
Peyton R. Freeman Clerk

Samuel Holbrook of Portsmouth in the county of Rockingham & State of New Hampshire late Seaman on Board the United States Sloop of War, the Ranger , commanded by John Paul Jones Esq. in the Naval Service of the United States declarath, maketh Oath, & saith, that he entered on board said Sloop of War Ranger , commanded as aforesaid & then being in the Naval Service of the United States, in the War of the Revolution, & then in the Harbour of Portsmouth, in the month of August or in the month of September in the year 1777 as Seaman, that he continued in said service, in said Sloop of War till she sailed from said Portsmouth on the first day of the following November, & from that time in her passage to France, & her cruise into the Irish Sea, and back to France, & from thence to said Portsmouth, where she arrived on the 16 th of October 1778 - That at Brest in France Capt. Thomas Simpson took the command of the Ranger & she came to Portsmouth as aforesaid under his command during which period of his command he the Deponent was & continued to be a Seaman of the Ranger - That soon after her said arrival at Portsmouth, he was discharged, having served in her more than twelve months - That he the Deponent has been always a resident citizen of the United States, and in the City of Portsmouth aforesaid - And that by reason of his reduced circumstances in life, he is in need of Assistance from his country for support - Samuel Holbrook

United States of America New Hampshire District }
Be it remembered That on this fourth day of April A.D. 1818 - Samuel Holbrook personally appeared before me J. S. Sherburne Dist Judge of the United States for New Hampshire District & made oath to the truth of the declaration contained on the other side hereof & sub- scribed the same in my presence.
In testimony whereof I have caused the seal of the said Court of the United States for New Hampshire District to be hereunto annexed.
J. S. Sherburne -
And I do further certify that it appears to my satisfaction that the said Samuel Holbrook did serve in the revolutionary war as stated in the pre- ceding declaration against the common enemy & I now transmit the proceedings & testimony taken & made before me to the Secretary for the department of war, pursuant to the directions of the act entitled "an act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land & naval services of the United States in the revolutionary war" -
J. S. Sherburne Dist Jn U.S. N.H.D.

Sam l Holbrook
Declaration
Samuel Holbrook sailor Jones. Ship Ranger of Portsmouth N.H. 1797 to 1798 4 th April 1818
Admitted
Found on the Roll agreeably to Declara- tion -
Served nearly 1 year

I Jacob Walden of Portsmouth in the State of New Hampshire, testify and say that from August or September 1777 to October 1778 I was Steward of the United States Ship of War Ranger, then in the Naval Service, commanded by John Paul Jones Esq; that from my Station and constant duties I well knew every man on board, and I well know that Samuel Holebrook of said Portsmouth who is now as I understand, an Applicant for a pension for service in the Naval Department in the revolutionary war, served on board said Ship of War for twelve months, while I served in her in manner aforesaid. Jacob Walden
New Hampshire Subscribed
On this 23 d of May 1818 - Jacob Walden subscribes to the foregoing deposition made & solemnly affirmed to the truth thereof before me - J. S. Sherburne Esq. Judge of the Superior Court

and I also hereby certify from my own knowledge that the aforesaid Samuel Holbrook is in reduced circumstances of life - & in need of assist- ance from the country for support -
M c L. Shesbrough  Sub Judge
We the Subscribers, Selectmen of Portsmouth in the State of New Hampshire, do certify That Samuel Holbrook of said Portsmouth who, as it is said, served the United States in the Revolutionary War, in the Foot of War Ranger, commanded by Capt. John Paul Jones, is in very reduced circumstances in life, and stands in need of assistance from his Country for Support -
Portsmouth N.H. May 22 d 1818
John Hawn Sam l Hutchings Jacob Cutter
Selectmen of the Town of Portsmouth
State of New Hampshire
Portsmouth May 22 d - 1818
The above named, who have signed the above written Certificate, are all Selectmen of said Town of Portsmouth, certified by me,
Dan l Humphreys Not. Pub: d Jan y 1 st 1818

and I also hereby certify from my own knowledge that the aforesaid Samuel Holbrook is in reduced circumstances of life - & need of assist- ance from the country for subsistence -
J. S. Sherburne Dist Judge
Elective of Portsmouth. Certificate of Sam l Holbrook's reduced circumstances
United States New Hampshire District ss Be it known that John S. Sherburne Esq. who hath subscribed the foregoing certifi- cates is one of the judges of the Circuit Court & Judge of the District Court of the United States for said District - Witness the seal of said Circuit Court the twenty sixth day of May AD 1818 - Peyton R. Freeman Clerk

for and 1812 Wars Section a S
MOS
W.S.
August 2, 1926
Mrs. William P. Massey 137 Amherst St. Winchester, Va.
Madam:
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 16605, it appears that SAMUEL HOLBROOK enlisted in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, in August or September, 1777, and served as seaman on the sloop of war, "Ranger", commanded by Captains John Paul Jones and Thomas Simpson; he sailed to France and returned to Portsmouth, New Hampshire, October 16, 1778, where he was soon afterwards discharged.
He was allowed pension on his application executed April 4, 1818, at which time he was sixty-one years of age and was living in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. He died there September 15, 1826.
He married August 5, 1784, in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, Martha or Patty Clark. She was allowed pension on her application executed August 9, 1838, at which time she was seventy-five years of age and was a resident of Portsmouth, New Hampshire.
In 1820 Samuel Holbrook referred to his daughters, Eliza Ann and Joanna, aged twenty-one and sixteen years respectively.
The Revolutionary War records of this Bureau fail to afford any information in regard to a George Macomber.
blank
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner

Dec 28 '96 Hist - 4 Mrs Sarah M Howell Seavertown Pa JNB
July 5 - 1902 Chas. H. Batchelder Portsmouth N.H.
Nov. 28, 1904 Hist. to Joseph Foster Portsmouth, N.H. 1908 Dec. 17. Hist. to Sarah M. Nowell 1913 Jan. 10. to Ernest C. Brown 1921 Apr. 15 Hist. to William P. Mass.
1926 Aug 2 Hist. to Mrs. Wm. P. Ward See letter in case of Oliver Soper D 336 M.C.
1930 Jan 11 Hist. to Miss Jos. D. Ewing M.C. 1937 June 28. Hist. to Miss Helen E. Munroe. M.C.
Story - On Sloop of War Ranger
Rev WIDOW, &c.
File No. 16615-
Martha Holbrook Wid of Samuel Holbrook Seaman Rev War
Act: March 3 d  148
Index: - Vol. A , Page 347
[Arrangement of 1870.]

New Hampshire 173
See letter to W. B. Parker Sept. 15: 1838
Martha Holbrook widow of Samuel Holbrook
who was a pensioner under the Act of 18 Mar 1818 and who died on the 15 September 1836, of Nottingham in the State of N. Hamp who was a Seaman in the ship (commanded) (by Captain) (of the) (commanded) (by) Ranger in the U.S. Navy line for one year.
Inscribed on the Roll of Portsmouth, N.H. at the rate of 48 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1834. 15th September 1836
Certificate of Pension issued the 4 day of Sept 1838 and sent to Wm B. Parker Portsmouth, N. Hampshire
Arrears to the 4th of Sept '38 $94.54 Semi-annual allowance ending Sunday 24,
$94.54
{ Act July 7, } 1838. }
Recorded by D.M. Curdy Clerk, Book A Vol. 1, Page 42

Samuel Holbrook of N H a da Seamen under the Act of March 18 1838 Seamen. When last paid =
H N G
300 38 3/4
Due 15 th Sep 1836 paid to that period
$17

War Department
Revolutionary Claim
I certify that, in conformity with the law of the United States of the 7 July 1838, Martha Holbrook of New Hampshire, widow of Samuel Holbrook, who was a Seaman in the Navy of the Revolution, and a pensioner under the Act of 18th March 1818, and who died on the fifteenth day of September, eighteen hundred and thirty six, is entitled to receive Forty eight Dollars per annum, until the 4th of March 1841, or until the day of her death, or marriage, commencing on the day of her said husband's death, as above; payable Semi-annually, on the 4th of March and 4th of September.
Given at the War Office of the United States, this fourth day of September, one thousand eight hundred thirty eight.
(Acting Secretary of War
Examined and Countersigned
Commission of Pensions.

Sept 18
FREE
Hon: James L. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions City of Washington.  Com- Martha Edwards 

Porlsm o N. H. 11 th Sept. 1838. —
Hon. James L. Edwards Com r . of Pensions.
Sir,
I have received the pension Certificate of Martha, the widow of Samuel Holbrook under the Act of the 7 th July last, for Forty eight dollars per An m : — As her husband, must have served at least nine months to entitle him to a pension under the Act of 1818, it has occurred to me whether there be not some mistake as to the amount awarded her?
I am, Sir, respectfully
Y r m c Ob t Serv t
Wm. B. Parker

2462
Martha Holbrook
$48 per an
W. B. Parker Portsmouth N. H.

DECLARATION,
In order to obtain the benefits of the Act of Congress of the 3d March, 1843, granting pensions for one year to certain widows who have received pensions under the act of July 7, 1838.
State of New Hampshire, ss.
On this Twenty Ninth day of June 1843 personally appeared before me WILLIAM BENNETT PARKER , a Notary Public  Justice of the Peace in and for the State aforesaid  County of Rockingham  Martha Holbrook , a resident of Portsmouth , in the County of Rockingham — aged Eighty — 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 3d March, 1843, granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary war.
That she is the widow of Samuel Holbrook — who was a pensioner of the United States under the Act of 1818 and served as he stated in his declaration, made to obtain his pension, and that she made her declaration under the Act of July 7 th 1838, in order to obtain five years pension under that Act, at Portsmouth in said County and State on the 9 th day of August 1838, before the district court of the United States, for the district of New Hampshire, and received a certificate of pension thereon, payable at the Agency for paying pensions at said Portsm o for a five years pension, at and after the rate of $ 48 \frac{00}{100} per annum: — To all which, she begs leave to refer, and to make, part of this, her present declaration.
She further declares that she is still a widow.
Martha Holbrook
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written, before me: — I also certify, that this declarant is personally known to me. W m B. Parker, Justice of the Peace.

District of New Hampshire, ss.
I, John Lord Hayes, Clerk of the Courts of the United States, for the aforesaid district, do hereby certify:—
That William Bennett Parker is a Justice of the Peace, for the County of Rockingham, within the district aforesaid; and that the signature to the foregoing instrument, purporting to be his, is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand, and caused the seal of the District Court of the United States to be affixed, this twenty ninth day of June in the year of Our Lord One thousand eight hundred and forty three.
John L Hayes

O. W. AND N. DIVISION.
Department of the Interior,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Searched by _____
Claim No. _____
Mid. Certificate No. 173 act 1838
Claimant Martha
Soldier Samuel Holbrook
Service _____
Additional service _____
Remarks Sol. died 1836 Mid. " 1846
_____ Chief of Division.

16605 Samuel Holbrook
Apl. 4, 1818 - 61 Portsmouth N.H.,
Aug & Sept. 77 - Portsmouth N.H. story Cpt Jno Paul Jones Sloop "Ranger" Seaman 1 Yr.
Mrs. Martha Clark
Aug 5, 1784, Portsmouth N.H., died Sept. 14, 1836. Portsmouth N.H.
No Bat

RECORD DIVISION.
Department of the Interior, BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Briefed by L. D. L.
Claim No. _____
Certificate No. _____
Claimant _____ Soldier Samuel Holbrook
Service N. H.
Additional Service Rev. War
No. _____ claim, State records _____, 190_____
No claim, combination records _____, 190_____
REMARKS:
No claim, except W-#16605

OLD WAR & NAVY DEC 3 1896 FILES.
PENSION U. S. DEC 1 1896 OFFICE.

To the Commissioner of Pensions, Sir:
Can you tell me if Samuel Holbrook of Portsmouth, New Hampshire received a pension for service during the Revolutionary War & for service in the War of 1812? Also, what would be the charge for an official Certificate of Service?
Any information will be gratefully received by
Yours truly
Sarah M. Nowell
11/30-1896. Swarthmore College Swarthmore - Penna.

R
Portsmouth N.H. June 23 1902
Commissioner of Pensions,
Washington D.C.
Dear Sir:-
Will you kindly furnish me with such information as the records of your bureau contain in regard to Samuel Holbrook of Portsmouth N.H. who I believe was a U.S. Revolutionary pensioner at his death in 1836; as was also his widow Martha Holbrook at her death in 1846.
Yours respectfully, Chas. H. Batchelder

MRS. JOSEPH S. EWING 800 UPHAM STREET KLAMATH FALLS, OREGON
7 November 1929
United States Dept. Interior-Pension Bureau Washington D. C.
Dear Sirs:
I am the great great great grand daughter of Gen. Jonathan Moulton of Hampton N. H. who served during the Revolutionary War as a colonel in the 3d New Hampshire Reg't. Accord- ing to my records Gen. Moulton was born in the year 1726, but I do not have the month and day nor the dates of his first
and died 1787 - prob. June

and second marriages nor the place in which he was born tho' it was probably Hampton. N.H. His second wife my ancestress, was Sarah Emery, the daughter of Dr. Anthony Emery but I do not know the name of the first wife nor do I know the names of all of his children. Can you help me about this? Also I am the great great great grand daughter of Samuel Holbrook who served on the ship "Ranger" during Rev. War - w John Paul Jones Any information - dates and so forth which you can give

MRS. JOSEPH S. EWING 800 UPHAM STREET KLAMATH FALLS, OREGON
me will be greatly appreciated.
Very truly yours,
Margaret Ely Ewing
(Mrs. Joseph Edwin Ewing)
P.S. I also wish Gen. Moulton's place of death and also dates + places of birth + death of his son Nathaniel Thayer Moulton! As before with great thanks, M. E. E. Ewing

June 3-1937
U. S. Pension Office, Treasury Dept. Washington D.C.
Dear Sirs,
Will you be so kind as to advise me what steps to take in securing records of an ancestor who served in the Revolutionary War and whose widow received a pension from the government. The name was
Samuel Holbrook (of Kittery Me or Portsmouth N.H.) who sailed as "able seaman" under John Paul Jones on the Ranger in its first trip 1777-78.
I should like to find out what records of him exist.
Thanking you, I am
yours sincerely
Mrs. Helen E. Munroe
63 No. Walnut St.
East Orange, N.J.

Whitchester, Mass. Dec. 8/08. 10 Central St.,
To the Pension Dept.
Gratle men: Will you kindly look up for me on your records the name of Samuel Holbrook of Portsmouth New Hampshire, who served with J. Paul Jones on the "Ranger" and give me the official dates of his service .
This will truly oblige his great grandchildren, of whom I am one.
Respectfully & gratefully
Sarah M. Nowell

OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL Washington, D.C.
OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL WINCHESTER, VA. March 16, 1921.
Dear Sir:
Enclosed
is a copy of a letter from the attorney general of the United States who advised that the same was the result of the handling the matter as directed.
RECORDS MAR 19 1921 DIVISION

B. F. MOOMAW, PRESIDENT CLOVERDALE, VA.
Rev WM P. MASSEY, SECRETARY WINCHESTER, VA.
T. W. WOOLLEN, TREASURER CROZET, VA.
The Virginia State Horticultural Society INCORPORATED
VICE-PRESIDENTS
T. N. THOMPSON, HARRISONBURG C. PURCELL MCCUE, GREENWOOD E. D. NININGER, ROANOKE
VICE-PRESIDENTS
H. M. HOGE, LINCOLN L. W. WILSON, STAUNTON F. D. FROMME, BLACKSBURG
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
WINCHESTER, VA.
March 16-1921.
Pension Office, Washington, D.C.
Gentlemen:
Will you please furnish me with a copy of the official record of Samuel Holbrook of Portsmouth, N.H., who served on the Ship "Ranger" with John Paul Jones during the Revolutionary War.
Thanking you for this attention, I am,
Yours very truly,
W. P. Massey
WPM/DBS.

Washburn-Crosby Co.
DAILY CAPACITY 40,000 BARRELS
Minneapolis, Minn.
January 2nd, 1913.
Hon. James L. Davenport, Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
My dear Sir:---
I am seeking information in regard to Samuel Holbrook, a seaman on the ship "Ranger" under Captain John Paul Jones and Captain Thomas Simpson and who enlisted at Portsmouth, N.H. in August or September 1777. His widow was granted a pension on an application executed August 9th, 1838, while she was 75 years of age and a resident of Portsmouth.
The above information is on file in your office, Record Division I.S.C. Widow File No.16605.
I wish to obtain a certificate from your office verifying the above date and giving, if possible, the place and date of birth of said Samuel Holbrook. Will you please advise me what steps are necessary for me to obtain such a certificate?
Yours respectfully,
Ernest C. Brown
16 ECB.

26 Middle St., Portsmouth, N.H. Nov. 8 th 1904,
Sir,
I respectfully request that the military record of Samuel Holbrook, of Portsmouth, N.H., one of the crew of the Continental ship "Ranger", under John Paul Jones, in 1777 and 1778, may be sent me.
Holbrook
Samuel Holbrook died in Portsmouth, N.H., Sept 15, 1836, aged 79 years, and is thought to have been a pensioner of the Revolution.
Respectfully Joseph Foster
To the Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Member Board of Managers Paul Jones Club Sons American Revolution.

O. W. & N. Div. L. W. B. W. 16605.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, BUREAU OF PENSIONS, WASHINGTON, D. C.,
December 28th, 1896.
Madam:-
Replying to your request for information concerning the military record of Samuel Holbrook, a soldier of the Revolutionary war, you are advised that he made an application for pension on April 4th, 1818, at which time he was 61 years of age and residing at Portsmouth, N. H., and his pension was allowed for one year's actual service as a seaman on board the U. S. Sloop of War "Ranger," under Capt. John Paul Jones. He enlisted at Portsmouth, N. H.
His widow, Martha, made application and received a pension for the service of her husband as above set forth.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.
Mrs. Sarah M. Nowell, Swarthmore College, Swarthmore, Penna.

In reply to your request of _____, received _____ a statement of the military history of Samuel Holbrook 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. W File 16,605
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Aug. 5, 1777 Sailed to France and ret. to Portsmouth Oct. 16, 78 where he was soon afterwards disch. Over 1 year Seaman { John Paul Jones Thomas Simpson Ship "Ranger" Navy -  
Battles engaged in, none mentioned.
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Eul. at Portsmouth, N.H.
Date of application for pension, Apr. 4, 1818.
Residence at date of application, Portsmouth, N.H.
Age at date of application, 61 yrs.
Remarks: He mar - Portsmouth, N.H. Aug. 5, 1784 Martha or Patty Clark; in 1820 he mentioned his daughters Eliza Anna 21 and Joanna 16 years. Sol. died Sept. 15, 1836 at Portsmouth, and his widow was allowed pension on an appln ex. Aug. 9, 1838 while 75 yrs. of age + a res. of Portsmouth aforesaid.

Rev 1812 War Pension
EM
January 11, 1930.
Mrs. Joseph S. Ewing 800 Upham Street Klamath Falls Oregon.
Dear Madam:
I advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 16605, it appears that Samuel Holbrook enlisted in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, in August or September, 1777 and served as seaman on the sloop of war, "Ranger", commanded by Captains John Paul Jones and Thomas Simpson; he sailed to France and returned to Portsmouth, New Hampshire, October 16, 1778, where he was soon afterwards discharged.
He was allowed pension on his application executed April 4, 1818, at which time he was sixty-one years of age and was living in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.
He died there September 15, 1836.
He married August 5, 1784, in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, Martha or Patty Clark. She was allowed pension on her application executed August 9, 1838, at which time she was seventy-five years of age and was a resident of Portsmouth, New Hampshire.
In 1820 Samuel Holbrook referred to his daughters, Eliza Ann and Joanna, aged twenty-one and sixteen years respectively.
Very truly yours,
EARL D. CHURCH Commissioner.

June 28, 1937
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Samuel Holbrook W.16605 BA-J/MCS
Mrs. Helen E. Munroe 63 North Walnut Street East Orange, New Jersey
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your request for information in regard to Samuel Holbrook of Kittery, Maine, or Portsmouth, New Hampshire, who served in the Revolutionary War.
The data which follow were obtained from papers on file in the pension claim, W. 16605, based upon the Revolutionary War service of Samuel Holbrook.
The date of his birth and the names of his parents were not given.
He enlisted in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, in August or September, 1777, and served as seaman on the sloop of war, "Ranger", commanded by Captains John Paul Jones and Thomas Simpson; he sailed to France and returned to Portsmouth, New Hampshire, October 16, 1778, where he was soon afterwards discharged.
He was allowed pension on his application executed April 4, 1818, at which time he was sixty-one years of age and was living in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. In 1818 he stated that he had always resided "in Kittery and in Portsmouth".
Samuel Holbrook died September 15, 1836, in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.
He married August 5, 1784, in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, Martha or Patty Clark, and both were residents of Portsmouth at the time.

As the widow of Samuel Holbrook, Martha or Patty Holbrook was allowed pension on her application executed August 9, 1838, at which time she was seventy-five years of age and was a resident of Portsmouth, New Hampshire.
In 1820 Samuel Holbrook referred to his daughters, Eliza Ann and Joanna, aged twenty-one and sixteen years respectively.
The papers in said claim contain no further data relative to the family of Samuel Holbrook.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator