Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 46206, Aaron Hall, Mass.

SERVICE
Messrs.
Hall, Aaron
NUMBER _____
S. 46206
CONTENTS

Massachusetts
Aaron Hall
of Norwich in the State of Mass who was a Private in the company commanded by Captain [blank] of the regt commanded by Col Mason in the Mass. line for 2 years
Enscribed on the Roll of Mass at the rate of 80 Dollars ~ Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 8th day of Dec 1832 and sent to J. L. Baty St. Rep
Arrears to 4th of Dec 1832 $120 ~ Pemi=ant. allowance ending Dec 30 40 ~ $160 ~
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by J. L. Baty Clerk Book D. Vol. 29 Page 76.

Aaron Hall 11 cont e
Prat 2 years
$80-
Hw. J. C. Bates HHC

DECLARATION,
IN ORDER TO OBTAIN THE BENEFIT OF THE ACT OF CONGRESS OF THE 7TH OF JUNE, 1832.
STATE OF MASSACHUSETTS, } ss. COUNTY OF HAMPSHIRE. }
ON this eighth day of August 1832 personally appeared before the Judge of the Court of Probate of the said County - Aaron Hall a resident of Westhampton in the County of Hampshire, and State of Massachusetts, aged eighty one years, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth, on his oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed June 7, 1832. That he enlisted in the army of the United States in the year 1776 , with Peter Harwood Capt. and served in the regiment of the Mass. continental line line, under the following named officers: Capt. Peter Harwood. Lieut. Webb. Ensign John athan Stone , in Col Shephard's Regiment & served one year in N. York state - that in May following he engaged or enlisted for 3 years in Capt. Abel Holden's Company. Col. Thomas Nixon's Regiment in the Brigade of one Nixon brother of said Thomas. & served three years said last term - In 1818 the late Lieut. Balkum of Templeton in Worcester County certified as to said 3 yrs service , which certificate was lodged in the war department's office & thereupon said Hall was enrolled as a pensioner - In 1820 he was struck off the pension list. He was a private in said service & resided at the time of said application in Norwidge in s d County of Hampshire & has since 1822 resided at Westhampton aforesaid. This evidence of service is at the Department -
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or an annuity, except the present, and he declares that his name is not on the pension roll of any agency in any State, or (if any,) only on that of the agency in the State of
Sworn to, and subscribed, the day and year aforesaid. Aaron Hall
Before me Samuel Hinsley Judge of Probate And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states. Samuel Hinsley Judge of Probate
I, S. F. Lyman Register of the Court of Probate do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Aaron Hall for a pension.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this eighth day of August in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty two .
S. F. Lyman Register

No 55
Aaron Hall
11.169 Newick
May 1819
NOT ON
Sep 1819

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS.
HAMPSHIRE ss.
At a Special Session of the Circuit Court of Common Pleas, for the Western Circuit, begun and holden at Northampton, within and for the County of Hampshire, on Wednesday, the fifth day of July, and de die in diem to the sixth day of said month A. D. 1820:
PERSONALLY APPEARED, in open Court, being a Court of Record, within and for said County, created such by the Laws of the Commonwealth, Aaron Hall in said County, who, aged sixty nine years, resident in Rowe 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 into the Continental Army Shepard's Regiment 1 st January 1776 and served one year & in May 1777 enlisted again into Piner's Reg t and served three years & was then honorably discharged and have said Piner's Certificate No. 21169 dated 31. May 1819. I made application on the 12 th day of June. 1818.
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 following schedule by me subscribed.
   90 Acres of land valued at 9.00 per acre $810.00  One pair 3 year old Steers 50.00  One Wagon 20.00  One Cow 18.00 one yearling Calf 4.00  two swine 9.00  nine sheep 9.00  One Ox Cart 15.00  One horse Wagon & harness 20.00  One Axe 75  One Iron bar 90  plough 5.00  Case of drawers 1.50  one leaf table 1.75  six Chain 3.00  One set Copper Kettle 1.00  One Iron pot 83  One Steel kettle 50  One Bed Iron 1.00  six knives & forks 50  Notes & bonds Accounts, a note given to Capt Saml. Hubbard in Dec. 1817 $400.00  against me as follows: a note given to Sylvus Dutton upon settlement of Accts 150.00  An a settlement with Capt Saml. Hughes in April last 19.50  in March last 21.08    169.93   $979.93   

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 following schedule by me subscribed.
90 Acres of land valued at 9.00 per acre $810.00 One pair 3 year old Steers 50.00 One Wagon old 20.00 One Cow 18.00 one yearling Calf 4.00 4.00. two swine 9.00. nine sheep 9.00. One Ox Cart 15.00 One horse Wagon & harness 20.00 One Axe 75. One Iron harrow 90. Plough 5.00 Cow of Arrows 4.50 one leaf table 1.75 six Chairs 3.00. One old Copper Kettle 1.00. One Iron pot 83. One Stool 50. One Bed & Iron 1.00 six benches & stools 50 $169.73 $979.73  Interest on Cash Account - a/c due to Capt Saml. Fishback in Dec. 1817 $400.00 against me as of March 1st - a/c due to Sylvester Judson in settlement of a/c after Oct 150.00 On a settlement with Capt Saml. Fishback in April last 19.50 " " " " " in March last 21.08 Balance due R. Hall on settlement 20.00  On a settlement with Joseph Washburn in April 1818 yet unpaid 8.31 = $618.89 not paid & still due to me Due to me from Saml. Johnson 18.00 Sylvester Judson 2.00 Joseph Washburn 1.00 = 21.50  $597.39
I am by occupation a farmer but am out of health having a cough which disables me from labor in a great measure. I have no wife. I have three Children living with me viz. Sarah aged 16. she is out of health & hardly able to support herself. William aged 14. I estimate the value of my property after deducting my debts as stated in the schedule, is so small that without my pension I cannot support myself and Children.
Aaron Hall

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 following schedule by me subscribed.
90 Acres of land valued at 9.00 per acre $810.00
One pair 3 year old Sheep 50.00 Mare Wippan old 20.00 One Cow 18.00 one yearling Calf 6.00 two swine 9.00 nine sheep 9.00 One Ox Cart 15.00 One horse Wagon & harness 20.00 One Ax 1.50 One Iron Hoe 1.00 One Shovel 5.00 Loam at Arrows 12.50 one leaf table
Sworn to, and declared, on the 10th day of July 1820, before the said Court.
Attest, Sarah Dwight Clerk.
I, JOSIAH DWIGHT, Clerk of said Court, do hereby certify, that the foregoing oath, and the schedule which follows it, 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 nine hundred twenty nine dollars, and seventy three cents.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said Court, on this Sixth day of July 1820.
Josiah Dwight

11.169 Q
See letter to Hon. J.C. Bates, May 29. 1829.
Massachusetts Aaron Hall
of Norwich . . . , in the state of Massachusetts who was a private , in the regiment commanded by Colonel Nixon . . . of the Massachusetts line, for the term of three years .
Inscribed on the Roll of Massachusetts , at the rate of eight Dollars per month, to commence on the 12 th of June 1818.
Certificate of Pension issued the 31 st of May 1819 and sent to John Hooker Esq. Judge Springfield Massachusetts
Arrears to 4th of Mar: 1819 , 8 19/32 m. $ 70,09 Semi-ann. all'ce ending 1 st Sept 1819 . $ 48 $ 118.09
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
Mr. [unclear]
Application of John Hooker Esq. Judge of the Superior Court, Springfield, Mass. to Hon. J.C. Bates, May 29. 1829.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Hampshire ss.
I Josiah Dwight Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for the said County of Hampshire, being in the Western Circuit of said Commonwealth, certify that the then John Hooker Esq is Chief Justice of the said Court, & that his signature to the within Certificate is his proper handwriting —
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my hand
Quincy Hall Esq

State of Massachusetts
I Aaron Hall
a Citizen of the United States, now resident at
in the County of Hampshire in the State aforesaid, do on oath
testify and declare, that in the War of the Revolution, on or about the first of January AD 1776 I enlisted into the company commanded by Capt Peter Harwood a Regiment commanded by Col M c Kinley for the term of one year & was discharged after which I entered and was engaged in the service of the United States on the continental establishment, and served accordingly from that time to the full expiration of the term of three years
as a private soldier against the common enemy, without any interruption or absence: that I belonged to David Hovey's Company and the Regiment commanded by Col Thomas Wilson in the sixth Brigade Major Linn -
and that I left the service on or about the middle of May 1780 at which time I was discharged at Morristown
and that, by reason of my reduced circumstances in life and my country for support, being now of the age of Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
WORCESTER, ss.
I, ABIJAH BIGELOW, Clerk of the Judicial Courts holden within and for said County of Worcester, certify, that Lovee Walker Esquire, before whom the annexed affidavit has been made, is a Justice of the Peace within and for said County, duly qualified for the purpose, acting under the authority of this Commonwealth, and that his name subscribed thereto is his own proper signature.
IN testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the County seal, this fourteenth day of December,
A. D. 1818.
Application of Aaron Hall
Abijah Bigelow, Clerk
the United States, naval service of the United States in the Revolutionary War," made and passed March, A. D. 1818, personally appeareth before me, John Booker Esq. Justice of the Court of Common Pleas for the Western Division of the State including said County of Hampshire
the abovenamed Aaron Hall and after due examination and caution to testify and declare the whole truth, he maketh oath to the declaration aforesaid, and subscribes the same in my presence; and, on examination duly made by me the said Judge, it appeareth to my satisfaction that the said declaration is true, both in respect to his service as aforesaid & as to his being in reduced circumstances afterwards in need of assistance from his country for support
John Booker

State of Hampshire
I Aaron Hall
Norwich
in the County of Hampshire
in the State aforesaid, do on oath
testify and declare, that in the War of the Revolution, on or about the first of January
AD 1776 I enlisted into the company commanded by Capt Peter Haswood a Regt commanded by Col Wm Pitkin for the term of one year & was discharged after Dads in May 1777 I enlisted for the term of three years in the company commanded by Capt John Brown in this service of the United States on the continental establishment, and served accordingly from that time to the full expiration of the term of three years
as a private soldier against the common enemy, without any interrup- tion or absence: that I belonged to David Hobb's Company and the Regt commanded by Col Thomas Nixon in the 6th Regt Mass. Line -
and that I left the service on or about the middle of May 1780 & that I was discharged at Morristown
and that, by reason of my reduced circumstances in life and poverty, I stand in need of assistance from my country for support, being now of the age of Sixty seven years and my regular discharges I have lost by means of the perils of the sea - and that I have no other evidence of my said service except the Affidavit of Joseph Walcutt hereto subscribed & that I make this declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provisions of the late law of Congress entitled "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land & naval service of the United States in the revolutionary war"
And I hereby relinquish all claims to every pension heretofore allowed me by the laws of the United States, if any may be or hath been so allowed.
Aaron Hall
BE IT REMEMBERED, That on this twelfth day of June in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and eighteen pursuant to a law of the United States, entitled, "An Act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the Revolutionary War," made and passed on the 18th of March, A. D. 1818, personally appeareth before me, John Booker Esq. of Fulford of the Circuit Court of Common Pleas for the Western Division in this State including said County of Hampshire
the abovenamed Aaron Hall and after due examination and caution to testify and declare the whole truth, he maketh oath to the declaration aforesaid, and subscribes the same in my presence; and, on examination du- ly made by me the said Judge, it appeareth to my satisfaction that the said declaration is true, both in respect to his service as aforesaid & as to his being in reduced circumstances, aforesaid in need of assistance from his country for support
John Booker

Oct. 20th. 1877. This is to certify that
Acorn Hill Mass. June 1877 Joseph Babson Springfield Mass.
Adm.
Springfield, Mass.
Templeton June 18th 1878 Massachusetts
I Joseph Babson of said Templeton on oath do testify and that the within named Acorn Hill was for the

Templeton June 10th. 1888 Massachusetts
Joseph Balcom of said Township on oath do testify and that the within named Aaron Hall was for the within named term of three years a soldier in the within named Holden's Company and that at the expiration of said term was regularly discharged and that during said term I was an Ensign in said Holden's Company and said Hall was a private in said Company
Joseph Balcom.
Worcester ss June the 10 1818 Personally appeared the above named Joseph Bulson, and made solemn oaths to the above deposition or affidavit by him subscribed before me
I hereby certify that the above named Jos. Belmont is a credible & disinterested witness. Louise is also a witness of the above.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Hampshire ss. I Joseph D. Wright Clerk of the Court Court of Common Pleas for the said County of Hampshire, being in the Western Circuit of said Commonwealth, certify that the then John Stebbins Esq. is Clerk of said Court and that he has been qualified to the office of Clerk of said Court by taking the oaths of office and qualification and is now acting as such Clerk. In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal this eighth day of December in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred & eighteen. Joseph D. Wright

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Hampshire ss.
I Josiah Dwight Clerk of the Circuit Court of Common Pleas for the said County of Hampshire, being in the Western Circuit of said Commonwealth, certify that the Hon. John Hooker Esq. is Chief Justice of the said Court, & that his signature to the within Certificate is his proper handwriting.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my hand & affixed the seal of said Court this eighteenth day of November in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred & eighteen.
Josiah Dwight
Seal here
I hereby certify that the within is a true & correct copy of the original thereof as shown to the Hon. John Hooker Esq. Chief Justice of the said Court. In witness whereof I have hereunto subscribed my hand & affixed the seal of said Court this eighteenth day of November in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred & eighteen.
I hereby certify that the within is a true & correct copy of the original thereof as shown to the Hon. John Hooker Esq. Chief Justice of the said Court. In witness whereof I have hereunto subscribed my hand & affixed the seal of said Court this eighteenth day of November in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred & eighteen.
John Hooker Chief Justice

Invalid.
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 46206
Aaron Hall Private Map Line Rev War
Act June 7. 1832
Index: Vol 25 , Page 76.
[Arrangement of 1870.]