Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 5189, Thomas Homan, Mass. Mass. Sea Service

SERVICE
NUMBER
Mass
Homan Thomas
R. 5189
Mass Sea Service
Tabitha
CONTENTS
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1867
Massachusetts roll
Thomas Homan Capt Putnam Private Massachusetts line 1776. 1 yr In the army of the United States during the Revolutionary War
inscribed on the Roll of Massachusetts at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 23 of June 1818
Certificate of Pension issued the 16 of July 1818 and sent to Hon Sam: W Putnam Salem Mass
Arrears to 4th of Septm 1818 Semi-annual all'ce ending
2 mos 12/30 - $ 10.20
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
Continued
Massachusetts
let 6 Apr '37 W. A. Wellman
Stephen ... Salem Mass Oct 18 1820 to John B...

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
ESSEX, ss.
At the Circuit Court of Common Pleas of the Middle Circuit, begun and holden at Salem, within and for the County of Essex, on the third Monday of June, A. D. 1820.
Present, Hon. SAMUEL DANA, Chief Justice.
Hon. WILLIAM WETMORE, and
Hon. STEPHEN MINOT, Associate Justices.
In open Court here, being a Court of Record for said Circuit, proceeding according to the course of the common law, with a jurisdiction unlimited in point of amount, keeping a record of its proceedings, and having the power of fine and imprisonment, Thomas Homan
resident in _____ in said Circuit, who is named in Pension Certificate No. 1867 now in his possession, of which the following is a true copy, to wit,
"WAR DEPARTMENT.....REVOLUTIONARY CLAIM."
"I certify that, in conformity with the Law of the United States, of the 18th March, 1818, Thomas Homan late a private in the Army of the Revolution, is inscribed on the Pension List, Roll of the Massachusetts Agency, at the rate of eight dollars per month, to commence on the 23 rd day of June one thousand eight hundred and eighteen  ***** "Given at the War Office of the United States, this sixteenth day * * * * * "of July one thousand eight hundred and eighteen * * * * * J. C. CALHOUN, Secretary of War."
appears, and exhibits to the Court here a Schedule, subscribed by him, as follows, to wit,
SCHEDULE,
containing his whole estate and income, his necessary clothing and bedding excepted, to wit,
All his real estate is one room in an old house much out of repair, valued at $70.00    7 chairs old canvas bottoms 42¢  1 old desk 1.00  1 maple table 3.00  4.42    1 pine table 75¢  1 iron pot 50¢  1 frye kettle 1.00  2.92    1 tea kettle 50¢  1 pr tongs 17¢  1 pair andirons 67¢  1.00    1 old looking glass 33¢    $78.34  
His age is 60, only occupation is going out in the harbor fishing in a small boat; has a wife 52 years old infirm and unable to do any labor of any consequence: has one son 16 years old which is all his family - Served in Capt. Putnam's Comp: Col: Hutchinson's Regiment, one year in the Massachusetts line - Thomas Homan
Sworn to & declared before Wm Wetmore Judge above named

and at the same time he produces to the Court here the following Oath, taken and subscribed by him, before the Hon. Wm Wetmore a Judge of said Court as aforesaid, to wit,
I, Thomas Homan do 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. So help me GOD.
Thomas Homan
Essex, ss. C. C. C. P. June, Term, A. D. 1820.
Then the abovenamed Thomas Homan took and subscribed the aforeswritten Oath before me
Wm Wetmore Judge of said Court.
I, ICHABOD TUCKER, Clerk of the Court aforesaid, do hereby certify that the foregoing Oath, and 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 Seventy eight dollars thirty four cents
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said Court, at Salem, in said County of Essex, on this 17 th day of July — A. D.
1820
Attr.
Ichabod Tucker, Clerk

1867
Thomas Homan
July 1818
Cont. Oct 5
1820
Con
on this the seal of the said Court, as follows, in said County of Essex In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed
my seal this 10th day of July 1818 the opinion of the said Court is, that the total amount in value of the stock from the record of the said Court, and I do further certify, that it is true the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the said seal, and right thereof, and subscribed the same this 10th day of July 1818
William D. Briggs
Clerk of said Court
and subscribed the same this 10th day of July 1818
William D. Briggs
Clerk of said Court
and subscribed the same this 10th day of July 1818

ADDITIONAL
PROOF.
I, Jacob Waitt of Gloucester in the County of ESSEX, in the COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHU- SETTS, hitherto do on solemn oath testify and depose, as follows:—
That I am well acquainted with the within- named Thomas Norman. He was my mess mate in the American Revolutionary War. I have read the declaration by him subscribed & which is hereunder annexed and I know that he enlisted as a soldier in Jan'y 1776. and that he served until Jan'y 1777 and was honorably discharged at Forts in New Jersey and that his service was upon the Continental establishment.
Jacob Waitt
Essex ss. June 26. 1818. Then Jacob Waitt personally subscribed and made solemn oath to the above written affidavit.
Before me Ralph H. French J. Pairs

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
ESSEX, ss.
I, SAMUEL PUTNAM, a Justice of the Supreme Judicial Court of the Commonwealth aforesaid, hereby certify, that the aforementioned Deponents, Thomas Bolster & Jacob Waitt
are credible and disinterested witnesses; and that it appears to my satisfaction that the said Declarant served in the Revolutionary Army on the continental establishment against the common enemy more than nine months at one period of continued service; and I further certify, that it appears to my satisfaction that the said Declarant is in reduced circumstances in life, and stands in need of assistance from his country for support.
Given under my hand and the seal of said Court this 26 th day of June Anno Domini 1818.
S. Putnam Just S. J. Court of Mass.
I, Ichabod Tucker , Clerk of the Supreme Judicial Court aforesaid, do certify, that the Hon. Samuel Putnam is a Judge of said Court, that the above is his signature, that the seal affixed is the seal of said Court, that the within named Ralph H. French Esq. who has certified the aforewritten depositions, is a Justice of the Peace in and for the County of Essex, duly empowered and qualified to administer oaths.
Ichabod Tucker Clerk.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
ESSEX, ss.
On this twenty third day of April  June in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and eighteen, personally appeared before me Samuel Putnam a Justice of the Supreme Judicial court of said State
the aforementioned Thomas Homan & Thomas Doherty and in my presence severally subscribed and made solemn oath to the aforeswritten Declaration and AFFIDAVIT , by them respectively made as aforesaid:—And it appearing to my satisfaction, that the aforementioned Thomas Homan served more than NINE MONTHS , to wit, from the 8 th day of January A. D. 1776 to the 1 st day of January A. D. 1777 at one period of the Revolutionary War, on the Continental Establishment, against the common enemy, I do hereby cer- tify the testimony in the case, and the proceedings had thereon, to the Secretary of the Department of War.
Given under my hand, and the seal of the Court a- foresaid, at Salem , this twenty third day of April  June , in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and eighteen.

M rs Homan
Adm d
a roll big Tyrannicide, from 4 Oct 1777 to 29 Sept 1777.

Commonwealth of
Massachusetts.
Be it remembered, That Thomas Homan
of Middlesex in the County of Essex, in the Commonwealth aforesaid, doth make upon oath the following DECLARATION , to wit,
That he enlisted as a Soldier in the American Revolutionary War in the month of January, 1776 about the first of the month, in Capt. Enock Putnam's Company, Col. Hutchinson's Regiment for the term of one year. That he was first stationed at Cambridge, and the next Spring after his enlistment, and after the Enemy left Boston, he marched to New York, from thence being driven out by the enemy, went to New Jersey and on or about the first of January 1777, was honorably discharged at Fishkill in N. Jersey. That afterward he entered with Capt. Horden in the Armed Brig Tyrannicide, went to France for warlike stores and clothing for the Army, and was in the Naval service six months, That his first enlistment was upon the Continental establishment, & that the Tyrannicide was a Continental vessel, and that he is fifty six years old -
That the Declarant is infirm; that from his reduced circumstances in life he is now in need of assistance from his country for support; and that he hereby relinquishes his claim to every pension heretofore allowed him by the laws of the United States.
Thomas Homan
SW 23. June

AFFIDAVIT.
I Thomas Soliber of Warblehead in the County and Commonwealth aforesaid, Soburn do on oath depose and testify,
That I well knew Thomas Soliber, within named, I knew that he served as a Soldier in the American Revolutionary war upon the Continental establishment in Col. Hutchinsons Regt from the month of January 1776. to the month of January 1777, that he went to New York, and was honorably discharged at Fishkill in New Jersey for the year 1777 - I was in the service and saw the said Soliber there & know his declaration to be true -
Thomas Soliber.

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Tabitha Roman M rs of Thomas

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
By His Excellency EDWARD EVERETT , Governor and Commander in Chief in and over said Commonwealth.
To all whom it may concern:
Know Ye, That Joseph G. Waters Esq d is now a Justice of the Peace for the County of Essex; and that William A. Wellman Esq d is now a Justice of the Peace for the County of Suffolk, (and they both have been so for the month last past) in the said Commonwealth, duly constituted and commission- ed, and that to their Acts and Attestations, as such, full faith and credit are and ought to be given in and out of Court; that the within Attestations are in due form, and by the proper Officers.
In Testimony Whereof, I have caused the Public Seal of the Commonwealth to be hereunto affixed, this sixteenth day of January A. D. 1837, and in the sixty first Year of the Independence of the United States of America.
By His Excellency the Governor.
John P. Bigelow Secretary of the Commonwealth.
Edward Everett

Commonwealth of Massachusetts } Marblehead Jan y 10 th 1837 County of Essex ss } Town Clerk's Office
I Richard Heman do declare that I am Clerk of the Town of Marblehead in the County of Essex & Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and that I have the custody of the records of the said Town & that it appears by the said records that Thomas Heman and Tabitha Glover were joined in marriage by Rev Isaac Story November 28 th 1782.
Rich d Heman Town Clerk.

— Certificate — — of the — — Town clerk of — — Middlesex —

Extract from the Records of the Second Congrega- tional Church of Christ in Marblehead. vs "1782 Nov. 28" joined in marriage by the Rev. Isaac Story "Thomas Homan & Tabitha Glover, both of Marblehead. fee £0. 6. 0"
Attest John Bartlett, Pastor of 2 d Church Marblehead.
Marblehead Jan y 10. 1837.

Certificate of Rev. John N. Bartlett

State of Massachusetts County of Suffolk } S. S. Boston
On this sixteenth day of January in the year from Lord Eighteen hundred and thirtyseven, personally appeared before me, William A. Wellman, a justice of the Peace in for said County, and dwelling in Boston - William Homan , of Boston, aforesaid, Master Mariner, personally well known to me, who, being first duly sworn according to law, doth, on his oath make the following declaration, - that he, the said William Homan, is aged thirtythree years; that he is the youngest son of the widow Tabitha Homan , now of Salem, formerly of Marblehead, in said State; that his father, Thomas Homan , a revolutionary pensioner under the act of Congress, passed March 4th 1818, died at Marblehead, on the 18th day of January A.D. 1832; and that his mother, the said Tabitha Homan, has

remained a widow during the time from that date to this present, and that she is now a widow, aged seventy three years.
In presence of William Homan. Wm Palfrey Wm A. Wellman
Sworn to (and) subscribed on the day and year above written before me
Wm A. Wellman Justice of the peace

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the 3d. section of the act of Congress of the 4th. July 1836.
State of Massachusetts County of Essex } S. S. City of Salem }
On this thirteenth thirteenth day of January in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty seven, personally appeared before me, a Public Notary and a Justice of the peace, in and for said County, and dwelling in Salem, Tabitha Homan , a resident of this said City of Salem in the County & State of Massachusetts, aged Seventy 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 provisions made by the act of Congress, passed July 4th. 1836. - That she is the widow of Thomas Homan , who was a soldier in the army of the Revolution, as will more clearly appear on reference to the records of the War Department; said Thomas Homan having been a pensioner, under the act of March 18th. 1818, at eight dollars per month. - She further declares that she was

married to the said Thomas Homan on the twenty eighth day of November in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty two; that her husband, the aforesaid Thomas Homan, died on the eighteenth day of January in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred and thirty two; and that she has remained a widow ever since that period, as will more fully appear by reference to the proof hereto annexed.
Sabitha his X Homan mark
In presence of Joseph G. Waters Sarah Homan
Sworn to and subscribed, on
the day and year above written before
Joseph G. Waters Jus. Pac.

Acts of July 14, 1862, and March 3, 1873.
REJECTED
5189.
P. O.
Sabitha Homan
Service: _____
Enlisted: _____, 18 .
Discharged: _____, 18 .
Application filed: _____, 18 .
Alleges: _____ _____
Re-enlisted: _____ _____
Attorney: _____
P. O. _____ _____
_____ Recognized. _____ Contract.
_____ Cert. of Dis. Searched for _____, 18 .

Thomas Norman Map act 18 March 1818 to what time paid?
P. m. office 11 April 6!
Dec 19 Jan. 1832 p. t. that period
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Tabitha Homan Massachusetts.
Rejected let 6 Apr 1837 W. A. Wallman
5189
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Charles Ely Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
Lab. Human

Boston, February 18. 1837. -
Sir, On the 20th. of January last, I had the honor to address to you, an application of Widow Tabitha Hooman, of Salem, in this State, to be allowed a pension, in conformity to the Act of July 4. 1836. Accompanying the application, were declarations in support of her claim, according to the regulations prescribed by the Secy. - If the said documents do not contain the requisite proof to establish said claim, will you do me the favor to point out the facts required?
I am, Sir, very respectfully, your ob't. Serv't
J. L. Edwards Esq. Comm'r of Pensions Washington, D.C.
Wm. A. Wellman atty for Tabitha Hooman

Boston, January 17. 1837-
D. L. Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.C.
Sir, Herewith are forwarded the declaration of Tabitha Homan, widow of Thomas Homan, dec? - late a revolutionary pensioner, under the act of March 18. 1818, - and the accompanying documents, as proof of the facts set forth in her declaration. The said Thomas Homan, was a soldier in the army of the revolution, from the battle of Bunker-Hill to the peace of 1783, as I am informed; and his widow, the said Tabitha, is now a resident of Salem, in this State. -
If her claim to the pension, granted to her husband, is admitted, you will have the goodness to forward the certificate to your most ob st . Serv t W m A. Wellman, atty for Tabitha Homan