Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 19,326, James W Head, Navy (Mass.)

SERVICE
NUMBER _____
Navy (mass.)
Head, James W.
S 19,326
B.L. Wt. 26.401-160-55
CONTENTS

32199 Marine
James M. Buel
Resides in the State of Illinois who was a Seaman in the U.S. Navy  discharged by Captain McGregor of the U.S. Navy  commissioned by President on the 10th day for service in the U.S. Navy
Inscribed on the Roll of Marine at the rate of 28 Dollars 50 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 8th day of Sept 1831 and Jan 11 English River, Minnesota
Arrears to the 4th of March 1831 $ 168.00 Pension allowance ending Sept  14.00 $182.00
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by James M. Buel Clerk, Book 0 Vol. 1 Page 22

Act. Mar. 3/50 May 4th/50
James W. Head (Seaman)
Ship "Queen" of France Commission Whipple & Lin. Lincoln
War. Revolution Revolutionary Pensions
W. H. D. a. m. 23/2 R. H. D.
B. N. Mace Bangor Maine
Cir B. N. Mace Jany 16/56
Vol. No. 138.

34003 James W. Head. Maine
Paris
adm Y mo. seaman
Hon. J. Bailey 1842
Hezekiah Prince - Thomaston Hon. J. Bailey Me Wiscapett Me

June 1832 1832 1832 70 70 62 61 DECLARATION.
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7th June, 1832.
DISTRICT OF MAINE, } COUNTY OF LINCOLN, } ss.
On this ninth day of January , personally appeared before the Judge of the Court of Probate for the same County, the same being a Commissioner James W Head a resident of Warren in the County of Lincoln and State of Maine, aged Twenty and Seven months years, who being 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 7th, 1832.
That he enlisted at Boston as midshipman on board the United States Ship Queen of France of twenty Guns commanded by Capt. Rathbun in October A.D. 1779 and sailed in November of that year and cruised on the coast of Bermuda and went into Charlestown South Carolina in December and lay there in company with the Ship Providence - Capt. Whipple - Ship Boston Capt. Tucker & Ship Ranger all U.S. vessels - and all surrendered to the British in May 1780 That after the close of the war he removed to Warren where he now lives - and that he was well known in the service aforesaid by many persons, particularly Capt. Tucker & Capt. Killen all of which are dead - excepting two of his Brothers whose Depositions accompany this application - he further saith that he rec d his pay about 47 years ago through the hands of Capt. Killen That he has no doubt but his name & services are on the Records - in the office, at the War department That he was in service Seven months
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or an annuity, except the present, and he declares that his name is not borne on any pension Certificate he therefore claims to be placed on the pension Roll agreeable to the law aforesaid.
Sworn to and subscribed to the day and year aforesaid.
James W Head
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states. and engaged in the sea service
Cathas Groton of the Court of Probate do hereby certify, that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the applica- tion of James W. Head for a pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this ninth day of January A.D. 1837 - Cathas Groton Judge of Probate for the County of Lincoln

DECLARATION FOR THE BENEFIT OF
As Act granting Bounty Lands to certain Officers and Soldiers, Seamen &c., who have been engaged in the Military Service of the United States, passed March 3d, 1855.
STATE OF MAINE,
County of Penobscot } ss.
On this Twenty Fifth Seventh day of April in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty- personally appeared before the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace, within and for the County and State aforesaid a resident of in the County of aged 89 years the 6th June next years, who being duly sworn according to law, makes the following Declaration , in order to obtain Bounty Land in virtue of the provisions of the Acts aforesaid.
And this declarant states that he was drafted at Boston on or about the day of December A. D. 1779 A. D. 1812 , to serve in the War of 1812 , declared by the United States against Great Britain; that he served in the capacity of a Seaman  in the Regiment commanded by
on board the American armed Ship Queen of France , commanded by Captain Rathbun - Enlisted in Boston, Mass. - sailed shortly after, in company with other armed vessels for Charleston South Carolina , where we arrived. Comodore Whipple commanded the fleet. At Charleston we were landed to man the Forts. The troops were under commands of Genl. Lincoln . - I was present and engaged in the siege of Charleston & captured with the American Army - returned to Providence in a cartel and discharged in June 1780. Sam in receipt of a Pension as per certificate dated 8 th September 1837, recorded in the Pension office Book E. Vol. 1 page 22
Colonel
that be Seaman as aforesaid and in the company commanded by Captain for the term of about Seven months and was honorably discharged from said service, on or about the June 1780
And this declarant further states that he has applied for and received a BOUNTY LAND WARRANT for said service for Acres number and precise date of which he cannot now recollect; as the same has been legally disposed of it cannot be returned; issued under the Act of March 22d, 1852. And that he has never been entitled to, applied for, or received any other for same Warrant, under this or any other Act of Congress; and he makes this Declaration for the purpose of procuring a Warrant, or Warrants Supplemental thereto, under the Act of March 3d, 1855, if he may be entitled to the same.
And I hereby appoint B. H. MACE, of Bangor , to be my lawful Attorney to present said claim to and receive from the Department of the Interior the Land Warrant, or Warrants, which may be issued to me.
James W Head
Sworn to, subscribed and acknowledged before me the day and year first above written, and on the same day personally came before me James W Head  and  William Hovey & Henry Hovey  residents of Bangor to me known as credible witnesses, who being duly sworn according to law, declare that they are personally acquainted with James W. Head who has made and subscribed the foregoing declaration, that they were present and saw him to said declaration, and that from their personal acquaintance with him they believe that he is the identical person who performed the Military Services therein named, and who has received a Warrant therefor, and they further swear that they are disinterested in his claim.
William Hovey

Sworn to, subscribed and acknowledged before me the day and year first above written, and on the same day personally came before me James H. Stevens and William Hovey & Henry Folagg, residents of Bangor residents of Bangor & Hovey of Warren to me known as credible witnesses, who being duly sworn according to law, declare that they are personally acquainted with the said James W. Head who has made and subscribed the foregoing declaration, that they were present and saw him sign the same to said declaration, and that from their personal acquaintance with him they believe that he is the identical person who performed the Military Services therein named, and who has received a Warrant therefor, and they further swear that they are disinterested in his claim.
William Hovey
Henry Folagg
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 he represents himself to be, and that I have no interest in this claim or concern in its prosecution.
Edwin Smith
Justice of the Peace.
State of Maine.
COUNTY OF PENOBSCOT.
I, Nathan Weston, Jr., Clerk of all the Judicial Courts in said County, certify that Edwin Smith Esquire, is and was, at the date of this certificate hereunto annexed, an acting JUSTICE OF THE PEACE, in and for said County, that he is and was duly qualified to act as such; and that the signatures purporting to be his are genuine.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the Supreme Judicial Court for the State aforesaid, this thirtieth day of April in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty-five
Nathan Weston Jr.
Clerk.

I Joshua Head of Waldborough in the County of Lincoln and State of Maine on oath declare that I was twenty years of age on the 10th of July last past.
In explanation of a deposition formally given by me respecting the service of my brother James W. Head in the Revolutionary war. I now further state that the circumstances which enable me to recollect the facts stated in my said former deposition, among others, were that I was, at the time that the said James left home (Boston) in the frigate Queen of France a member of the same family & though young well recollect his departure. He left Boston in the frigate aforesaid in November 1779 and my father died the next month after his departure about a month or six weeks after his departure. —
The facts stated in my former deposition were many of them learnt from the statements made by the said James on his return from the voyage, they were of a nature to excite my curiosity and made a deep impression on my mind. I distinctly recollect his return, he came home on foot was very much fatigued. I have no doubt that was in June following his departure. When he returned, it is firmly so impressed on my mind. I have many times heard the circumstances & facts attending

The voyage of the said James talked over in my father's family when I was young - when he came home he had lost his hearing in a great measure and has never recovered it - he could hear well when he went on board the Queen of France - Of his being captured in Charleston South Carolina & of the fort being bombarded by a British fleet and compelled to capitulate, of the said James return in a cartel to Providence and from thence home on foot are facts which I must have learnt from his statements at his return, as they are and have been long been familiar to me & I have never have had the least doubt of the truth of them 
Joshua Head
State of Maine Lincoln ss. August 17 th 1837. Then personally appeared Joshua Head and made oath to the truth of the above deposition by him subscribed before me Edwin Smith Jus. Peace
I also certify that the above named Joshua Head is a man of undoubted truth and veracity
Edwin Smith Jus Peace
State of Maine Lincoln ss. August 19 th 1837. This may certify that Edwin Smith is a justice of the peace in the County of Lincoln and that the above is his signature
Jos. Clegg M.C. James Linsley Dist. Clerk

I John Head of Waldoboro in the County of Lincoln and State of Maine on oath declare that I shall be seventy five years of age next November, was born on the 29 th of November A D 1762 as I have always understood from my parents and from the record of my birth made at the time - In addition to the facts stated in a deposition by me formerly given respecting the services performed by James W. Head during our Revolutionary War and explanatory of the same, I do now further state & on oath declare, that when the frigate "Queen of France" was being fitted out for a cruise from Boston Samuel Wall, who was Purser on board s d frigate, frequently visited my father's family and urged my parents to let brother James go the cruise with them and promised if they would consent he should have an office when they got to sea - Said Wall had previously obtained the consent of my brother James who was then about fourteen years old. James went in the frigate and I recollect when he left home to go on board the last time before she sailed - I understood he served on board the frigate in capacity of midshipman. The "Queen of France" went into Charleston, South Carolina and was there sunk to prevent the British fleet coming up the channel, the officers & crew of the frigate were placed in the fort under the command of Gen t Lincoln. The fort was taken by the British after a severe bombardment, and my brother James with others, who were taken in the fort, were sent to Providence R.I. in a cartel, as I understood and was informed by James on his return. I well recollect his returning home on foot from Providence. When he arrived he was very deaf entirely so of one ear which I well recollect as he could hear perfectly well when he left home. His deafness has continued and somewhat increased to the present time.

I recollect the time when the 1 st James sailed from Boston in the frigate before named It was about a month previous to the death of my father which was in December in the year nineteen hundred & seventy nine. He returned home in the June following the November when he departed -
The next day after he arrived in the east at Providence, he started for home, Boston, and travelled on foot all the way in one day as he stated, I recollect when he came home very well
Yrs Truly J. A. Wood
Lincoln Is. August 17. 1837 Then personally appeared John Head and made oath that the above deposition by him signed was true, before me Edwin Smith Justice of Peace -
I do further certify that the above named John Head is a man of undoubted truth and veracity
Edwin Smith Jus. Peace
State of Maine Lincoln Is. Aug 19 th 1837 This may certify that Edwin Smith Esq is a justice of the peace for the county of Lincoln & that the above is his signature
Wm. C. Kelley Member of Congress from Maine,

for a statement of the military history of James M. Head a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Oct. 1779 7 mos Midshipman  Sailed from Boston in Nov. 1779 on ship "Queen of France" commanded by Capt. Ralph U.S.N. Urwin, cruised on coast of Pennsylvania; captured at the surrender of Charleston, S.C. where he was taken prisoner, sent to Providence in a cart and returned home the following June.   
Battles engaged in, _____
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Boston, Mass.
Date of application for pension, Jan. 9, 1837. His claim was allowed.
Residence at date of application, Warren, Lincoln Co., Tenn.
Age at date of application, 70 yrs & 6 mos.
Remarks: Soldier's father, name not stated died in Dec. 1779.
No reference to any service in War of 1812.

Jan. 17 '08. Hirt to John H. Edmunds.
1930 Apr. 24. Photos mailed to Edw. H. Gould. See Isaac Hall, L17461. Q.W.Y.
Invalid Rev. WILLIAM H. HALL
Many 19326 File No.
James M. Head Seaman Ship "Queen of France" U.S. Navy Res. Nav.
Act June 7. 1832
Index: Vol. 1-, Page 22-
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Let. to Hon. J. Bailly, Mar 13, 1831.

RECORD DIVISION.
Department of the Interior, BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Briefed by L. D. Lamparter
Claim No. _____
Certificate No. _____
Claimant _____
Soldier James W. Head
Service Me.
Additional Service Reev War.
+ War 1812
No _____ claim, State records _____, 190_____
No claim, combination records _____, 190_____
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26.401
160 acres
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116499 James W. Head Maine
26401 1600 Lynton
Portland
Additional Evidence
26.40 1.00
Hon J. Minot
Room of Pensions Washington D.C.
Mr. Minot
Mr.

I Jonathan Huse of Warren, in the County of Lincoln, & State of Maine, on oath, testify & declare that I have been a Minister of the Gospel, & Pastor of the first Congregational Church of Christ in said Warren, for the last forty years, & have been well acquainted with James W. Head Esq. of said Warren aforesaid, during the whole of that time: that I have always understood from him, & others, that said Head was in the service of the United States Navy, on board the Ship Queen of France, in the Revolutionary war, which Ship was captured by the English at Charleston, South Carolina - That I know said Head to be a person of truth & veracity, & entitled to full credit - and, that I sin- cerely believe he was in the service, according to his declaration - Jonathan Huse
Warren Feb. 6 th 1837.
Lincoln ss. Feby 6. 1837. Then personally appeared the above named Jonathan Huse and made oath to the truth of the above deposition by him signed, and I do further certify that the said Huse is a man of truth and veracity Done before me
Edwin Smith Justice
of the Peace
3

State of Maine.
TO ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
LINCOLN, ss—I NATHANIEL COFFIN, Clerk of all the Judicial Courts within and for the County of Lincoln, do hereby certify that Edmond Smith Esq. whose name is affixed to the annexed paper, as a JUSTICE OF THE PEACE is legally commissioned and duly qualified to act as such, and that the name so affixed is his own proper signature, to me well known.
IN TESTIMONY whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the Court of Common Pleas this seventh day of February A. D. 1833
J Smith CLERK.

State of Maine
I Joshua Head of Waterville in the County of Lincoln & State of Maine, On Oath do testify & declare, that I was known to James W. Head Esq. sailing from Boston in the United States on board the ship Queen of France, commanded by Capt. Rathbun, which ship sailed on a cruise in the month of November, in the year one thousand seven hundred & ninety nine, which ship was captured by the British at the surrender of Charleston in the State of South Carolina & he became a prisoner & returned in a Cartel & landed, in Providence in the State of Rhode Island in the month of June, in the year one thousand seven hundred & eighty —
Joshua Head
Lincoln ss. Feby 2 d 1837. Then personally appeared Joshua Head and made oath to the truth of the above deposition by him subscribed.
And I further certify that the said Joshua Head is a man of truth and veracity.
Edwin Smith Jus. Peace
Before me Edwin Smith Justice of the Peace

State of Maine.
TO ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN.
LINCOLN, ss— I NATHANIEL GREEN  Jacob Smith Clerk of all the Judicial Courts within and for the County of Lincoln, do hereby certify that Edward Smith Esq. whose name is affixed to the annexed paper, as a JUSTICE OF THE PEACE is legally commissioned and duly qualified to act as such, and that the name so affixed is his own proper signature, to me well known.
IN TESTIMONY whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the Court of Common Pleas this 4 th day of February A. D. 1833.
J Smith CLERK.

State of Maine
I John Head of Waldoborough in the County of Lincoln & State of Maine, On Oath do testify I declare, that I was knowing to James W. Head in sailing from Boston in the United States employ, on board the Ship Queen of France, commanded by Cap Rathborn, which Ship sailed from Boston in the month of November, in the year one thousand seven hundred & seventy nine on a Cruise, which Ship was captured by the British at the surrender of Charleston in the State of South Carolina and he became a prisoner, & he returned in a Cartel and was landed at Providence in the State of Rhode Island in the month of June in the year One Thousand seven hundred & eighty.
John Head
Lincoln ss. Feby. 2 d 1837. Then personally appeared John Head and made oath to the truth of the above deposition by him subscribed - before me
I further certify that the above named John Head is a person of truth and veracity. Edwin Smith. Jus Peace. Edwin Smith Justice of the Peace

State of Maine.
TO ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN.
LINCOLN, ss—I NATHANIEL GRIFFIN  Jas. Smith , Clerk of all the Judicial Courts within and for the County of Lincoln, do hereby certify that Edward South Esq. whose name is affixed to the annexed paper, as a JUSTICE OF THE PEACE is legally commissioned and duly qualified to act as such, and that the name so affixed is his own proper signature, to me well known.
IN TESTIMONY whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the Court of Common Pleas this 4 th day of February A. D. 1837
J. Smith CLERK.

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Mr Evans
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James W. Head -
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Thomaston Me James W. Head Washington City
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Hamorton August 18 1837
Will you please send me two depositions in the case of James W. Head Esq. applicant for a Pension — The cause of not sending them sooner is in consequence of one of the deponents having been sick for a long time at Boston please direct to me
Respectfully Thos Prince
J. S. Edwards Esq.

Additional Evidence in claim of James W. Head No 116499 D. Hartland Ct. March 3/12 Revolutionary Pension en
B. N. Mare Bangor Me

We Bang S. Bangon and John Miller of Warren in the County of Lincoln and State of Maine on oath declare that James W. Mead who obtained a pension for service rendered on board the "Queen of France" in 1779-80 Revolutionary War and who applied for Bounty land for said service under the act of March 3, 1855, application N o 116,499. is now living and renews his said application under the amendment to said act which makes the evidence upon which said Pension was granted sufficient to entitle him to bounty land; and we further declare that the said James W. Mead who applied for bounty land as above is the identical person who applied for and now receives said pension. We testify from personal acquaintance with said James W. Mead, having lived in the same neighborhood with him at least twenty years.
Bang S. Bangon
John Miller
Lincoln May 29, 1856. Warren, Maine
Sworn to before me and I certify that the affiants are credible persons
Edwin Smith
Justice of the Peace

STATE OF MAINE.
Penobscot, ss.
I, NATHAN WESTON, JR., CLERK OF ALL THE JUDICIAL COURTS in said County, certify that
Edwin Smith of said County of Lincoln
Esquire, is and was at the date of his Certificate an acting Justice of the Peace, in and for said County, duly commissioned and qualified to act as such, and that the signature to the paper annexed purporting to be his, is genuine, and that he is duly authorized and empowered, by the laws of said State, to take acknowledgments of Deeds, Assignments and Powers of Attorney.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my Hand, and affixed the Seal of the SUPREME JUDICIAL COURT for said State this Second day of June in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty Six
Nathan Weston Jr. Clerk.

House of Reps.
March 2. 1837
Sir,
I herewith enclose the papers in the case of James W. Reed a petitioner for a pension, at the request of himself & his agent Nathaniel Prime Esq. I am personally acquainted with the petitioner, and all the deponents who have given their depositions. They are each & all respectable men, and of the first standing in that part of the country for honesty & integrity.
Very respectfully,
Your most Ob t Serv t .
J. Bailey
Hon. J. L. Edwards Com te Pensions

Thornaston Feby 6-1837
Sir - I enclose an application for a pension - for James M c Head Esq, he has been an active Merchant has been unfortunate - in business and become poor - which is the reason - he has not - made application before - he presumes that the docu- ments - in the department will confirm his statements -
Judge Bailey (the member of Congress for this district) will present these papers - and is intimately acquainted with M c Head - any communications on the subject - please direct to me respectfully
Horebiah Prince J. L. Edwards Esq

Boston, Mass. 9 May, 1908
1 Gay Head Street.
The Commissioners of Pensions.
Dear Sir:-
Can you give me for family use without any intention of prosecuting a claim, the Revolutionary and 1812 record of services of James W. Head of Warren, Lincoln Co. Me. who died a pensioner in 1861 aged 95 ? Also the Revolutionary record of services of Willard Gay, of Thompson, Connecticut's quota, though of Dedham, Mass. who died April 15, 1831 and whose then widow Martha was an applicant for a pension. Thanking you for your consideration, I am
Yours Respectfully
John H. Edmunds.