Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 35,438, Samuel Holden, Mass.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Mass.
Holden, Samuel
S. 35,438
CONTENTS

STATE OF MAINE.
COUNTY OF PENOBSCOT, ss. The Circuit Court of Common Pleas, began & held at Bangor, in & for the County of Penobscot, on the fourth Tuesday of June A.D. 1820.
ON this twenty seventh day of June in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred and twenty, personally appeared in open court, being a court of record within and for said County, and State of Maine, established by a law of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, made and passed on the eleventh  twenty first day of June, A. D. 1811, and recognized by the Constitution of the State of Maine, having power of fine & imprisonment. Samuel Holden , aged, fifty eight years, resident in New Charles town , in said County of Penobscot, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth, on his oath, declare that he served in the Revolutionary war as follows; In the Spring of 1776, I enlisted and served five months in the Company commanded by Cap t James Foster, in the Regiment commanded by Col. ———. Was in the battle at Harlem Heights, & several Skirmishes on White Plains; and was honourably discharged. In the Spring of 1777 I enlisted again for three years, and served under Cap t Thomas Barnes in the Sixth Massachusetts Regiment, commanded by Col. Thomas Nixon, on the Continental Establishment; and was, at the expiration of the said three years, honourably discharged. - I served in one battle. - In the Spring of 1780 I again enlisted for three years, & served in the Company commanded by Cap t Japheth Daniels, in the Sixth Massachusetts Regiment, and engaged for during the War. Was in one more engagement, & received a slight wound, & was honourably discharged.
All which is more particularly set forth in my original application, made on the tenth day of April 1810; on which application my Certificate of Pension, N o 9165, was granted.

Sam l Holden's Declaration &c.
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Con d 9165
10 ap: 1819

AND I Samuel Holden 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.
(Signed) Samuel Holden. Schedule of all the estate belonging to me the subscriber, necessary bedding & clothing excepted. viz:
Real estate. None.
Personal estate. 1 yearling Heifer - 10 Sheep, and two Swine. — 1 old Desk - Old Chests - 2 old Tables - Old chairs, knives & forks - Pots & Kettle - Have about thirty dollars due to me in small notes and accounts, but owe $150 on executions, for which I am now in Gaol, and have notified some of my execution-creditors to appear, and hear me take the "Poor Debtors' Oath." - Besides which I owe several sums of money for which I have not been sued.
Schedule of the family residing with me Samuel Holden, who by occupation am an Husbandman, which I am unable to pursue, by reason of infirm health. My wife Sarah Holden aged 59 years. Infirm. Son Amasa " " 16 years. Daughter Cynthia " " 14 years. Unhealthy. " Lucy " " 11 years.
Sworn to & declared, on the twenty seventh day of June, A. D. 1820, before the Court. Att. Tho: Cobb Clk.
(Signed) Samuel Holden.
I, THOMAS COBB, Clerk of the Circuit Court of Common Pleas, for the Third Eastern Circuit, in the County of Penobscot and State of Maine, do hereby certify that the foregoing oath and the schedule thereto annexed, are truly copied from the records 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 forty eight dollars and . _____ cents.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said Court, on this twenty seventh day of June A. D. 1820.
Tho: Cobb Clerk
of the said Court for the County of Penobscot.

9,165
Maine
Saml Holden
Dist of Maine of Newliberstown the town of Maine who was a private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Sizon of the Infantry line, for the term of three years.
Inscribed on the Roll of the Dist. of Maine at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 10 th of April 1818.
Certificate of Pension issued the 10 th of Apr. 1818 and sent to M. Kimball Esq. Hamden, Maine
Arrears to 4th of Mar 1819 - 10 mo. 2/10/41 86.63 Semi-ann. all'ce ending 4 th Sep. 1819 48.00
$134:63
Mr Ome 3 Sept
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
Continued
See letter to Hon. G. Parks H.R. Feb. 28. 1825
do to do. Sept 15. 35.
Hon. G. Parks, March, 9, 1837.
Notification sent to pass 6. McHard Esq. on July 14. 1820.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
NOBSCOT, ss.
ON the 10 day of April A. D. 1818, before me the subscriber, one of the Judges of the Third Eastern Circuit, of the Court of Common Pleas, in said Commonwealth, including the Counties of Hancock, Washington and Penobscot : Personally appeared Samuel Holden who, being by me first duly sworn according to law, on his oath made the statement and declaration by him subscribed, and hereto annexed, in order to obtain the provision made by the late 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."
And thereupon, I the said Judge do certify that I am satisfied the said Samuel did serve in the revolutionary war, as stated in his said declaration, against the common enemy, and that he has made it appear to me, that he is in reduced circumstances, and stands in need of the assistance of his country for support.
Which proceedings and the testimony annexed, being all he has been able to produce, I now transmit to the Secretary, for the department of War, pursuant to the directions of the aforementioned act of Congress.
IN testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my name and caused the seal of said Court to be hereto affixed Judge of the Court as aforesaid.
M. Kinsley Esquire,

Books Mans. Name
Samuel Holden
Time not exactly
at least
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on roll adm. P.

I Samuel Holden of New Charlestown in the County of Rindside left say in the Spring of 1776 About the 1. of May I enlisted into the Army in the Revolutionary War for 5 Months. Under Capt. James Foster of Mendon County Worcester. Joined the Army at New York. The Regt. which I joined - if my memory serves me was commanded by Col. Smith - Served out my time and discharged - not far from the White Plains in Oct. same year
In the Month of April or May 1777. I enlisted in the Under Capt. Thomas Barns - 6. Massachusetts Regt. commanded by Col. Thomas Nixon - Brigade commanded by Genl. John Nixon - Joined the Army at Fort - Edward - On their Retreat from Ticonderoga if my memory serves me in the Month of July - Served out my time and was honorably discharged. Returned home to Mendon - In a short time after enlisted into the 2. three Year Service joined the
Army at West Point - joined Capt. Joseph Daniels Company 6. Mass. Regt. - commanded by Col. J. Nixon - Soon after engaged for during the War. and conti- nued to the end of the War - was discharged Febry from the Barracks back of Newburgh 1783
By his Deputy J. Washington
I sent my discharge on to the southward with a view of obtaining my land; and it is lost; I am now under reduced circumstances, and need the assistance of my country for support. I hereby relinquish all claim to any previous pension on account of my said services. Witness my hand
Samuel Holden

35 438
Rev INVALID.
File No. 85-438
Samuel Holden
Rev New York
Act: 18 th March 18 th
Index:—Vol. 2 , Page 232
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Samuel Holden
Free Gotham Partus M.C.
Schuyler
Col. Edwards of the Pension Office Washington D. C.

Bangor Sept 3-1835
Col Edwards
Dear Sir,
I enclose to you a statement of Mr Holden's respecting his term of service in the army. A part of the first three years he served as a drummer, and then at his own request went into the ranks. Mr Holden considers himself entitled to an increase of pension
Be kind enough to inform me by mail the result
yours truly Gorham Perkins
He served 6 years and 5 months in the whole and over 2 years as Sergeant

Feb. 27
Gift of Saml. Holden
10 ap. 5. 1899
Recd
J. L. Edwards Esq
Pension Office Washington
Ch. Parks

Dear Sir
Enclosed is the certificate of Mr Evans to the signature of Mr Morton, I trust no delay will occur in increasing Mr Holdens pen. will he draw back pay?
very respectfully
Gosham Par.
J. L. Edwards Esq

In the Year 1776. I enlisted for five Months and joined the Army at New York. At the expiration of said term was discharged - returned home. In a short time enlisted into the Continental service for three Years in Capt. Thomas Barr's Company 6 th Massach ts Regt. commanded by Thomas Nelson. At the expiration of said term was Honorably discharged and returned home. Shortly after enlisted into the continental service last three years enlistment joined the Army at West Point joined Capt. Joseph Daniels Company 6 th Massachusetts Regt. then commanded by Calvin Smith Esq. - in a short time was appointed a sergeant in said Daniels Company and did duty until the During War men were discharged. Obtained an honorable discharge.. considered as being on Furlough until the Definitive Treaty of Peace was fully ratified. The Above Statement is as correct as I can recollect. My Discharge was lost in a Vessel that was caught away in which I sent my discharge to obtain my land - Samuel T. Johnson personally appeared the above named and made oath to the above statement (his law residence) Before me Edward Brant Boston Mass

Charlestown Ap. 12 1835
Hon. Gorham Parks -
Sir. I have made a Statement of my services in the Revolutionary War and have attested to it before a Jus Peace - I feel that I am intitled to an Addition to my Pen- sion - Dear Sir - I feel that you have paid attention to the business for which I am well satisfied - I further desire your attention respecting the business - I do not feel disposed to try to obtain any thing that is not due - - - - -
Yours with respect
Samuel Holden

I read the records of Vermont State officers a revolutionary pension do testify upon oath that I well knew Samuel Holden now of Charlestown State officers. the said Holden to my knowledge served in Capt. Joseph Daniels' company of the First regiment Massachusetts, as orderly Sergeant for up- wards of two years. the said Holden is now a pensioner of the United States at the rate of eight dollars per month.
Ward Price
State of Maine
Kennebec ss
Nov 8. 1834. Subscribed & sworn to & I certify the deponent a credible witness
Before me
Geo. W. Morton Justice of Peace
I certify that Geo. W. Morton whose signature is above, is an acting magistrate in the County of Kennebec, Maine - & that the signature is his.
Geo. Evans.
H. N. P. Feb. 25.

Charlestown Jan'y 20 - 1837
Hon. Gorham Parks -
Sir. I once more make a declaration of my services In the Revolutionary War - knowing that by an Act of Congress. am entitled to an addition to my pen- -sion - Do not know at present that I can procure any further evidence than I have heretofore ground Do not know that there is a commissioned officer living that belonged to the 6 th Massachusetts Regt. Ward Reads Deposition - is the only one I can find that has knowledge of my services In the Year 1775 I enlisted for 5 Months served out my time and was honorably discharged. in 1776 Enlisted into Capt Thomas Barnis Company as his Drummer. carried a Drum about a Year by my importuning the Capt I Obtained liberty to go into the ranks. Served out my time. was honorably discharged and returned home - Soon after enlisted into the 2 d . three Years service - and joined the Army at West Point was stationed in Capt Japheth Daniels Company 6 th Mass Regt. 3 d Brigade Col. Thomas Mixson commanded the Regt first three Years - Col. Calvin Smith took the Command after the first 3 Years service. Then I engaged for during the War and was appointed Orderly sergeant of Capt. Japheth Daniels Company - did that duty for more than two Years - Was honorably (Discharged. considered as being on furlough.

Until the Treaty of Peace should be fully ratified—
So as my discharge by sending it on to a
Obtain the land granted to the During war men If the Muster Rolls and Disposition Rolls can be found it will be found that what I have stated is correct. Samuel Hotten
Pinehurst
Personally appeared the above named Samuel Hotten and made oath to the truth of the above declaration according to his best recollection— Jan 24, 1837 Edward Brant Justice of Peace