Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 39,737, John Howe, Mass.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Mass.
Howe, John
S. 39.737
CONTENTS

2921.
Vermont
John Howard
private Shepherd's Regt. 4
Massachusetts Line In the army of the United States during the Revolutionary War.
Inscribed on the Roll of Vermont, at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 6 th of April, 1818.
Certificate of Pension issued the 23 rd of Sept 1818 and sent to Prof. Hammond, Esq. Rutland Vt.
Arrears to 4th of Sept 1818. 4 mo. 29/30. 39.73 Semi-annual all'ce ending 4 th Mar 1819. 48.00
$87.73
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
Three years 1777- Continued
Rutland, Rutland Co
Let Pension 18 Feb 1835
Continued on the roll under the law 1 May 1820. Sent 13 July 1820 to R. Purport Esq. Rutland, Vt.

John Hance
Found on the roll of 4 th Massachusetts reg t . (Col. Shepard's)
See endorsement in the case of Joseph Frost.
Adm

I John Howe of Rutland in the County of Rutland and State of Vermont, of the age of fifty eight years, being duly sworn do declare before us, that in March 1777 at Granville in Massachusetts, I enlisted into Capt. Ball; company Col. Shepard; Regiment of the Massachusetts line to serve for three years - That I joined my company in June following at Paterickill, having previously had the small pox - That I served as a soldier in said company & regiment for the full term of three years, when I was discharged opposite West Point in March 1780. My discharge I delivered to Thomas Miller about twenty years ago, for the purpose of obtaining some compensation which it was said the State of Massachusetts was about to make - and that I have this day applied to said Miller for said discharge, but he has not been able as yet to find it. I further say that I was at Saratoga at the capture of Burgoyne. I further say that I am a resident citizen of the U. States - That I have resided in Rutland aforesaid twenty seven years - That I have never received a pension from the U. States - And that from my reduced circumstances in life I am in need of assistance from my country for support - And further say not.
John Howe
Subscribed & sworn this 6. day of April 1818 before me - }
Thos Hammond Dist Judge of Rutland County Court

I Thomas Miller of Rutland aforesaid being duly sworn do depose that according to the best of my recollection I received of John Howe papers made the foregoing declaration, his discharge as stated by him in said declaration - that I have made diligent search for it but cannot find it - it is lost or mislaid and it is out of my power to produce it - and further say not
Subscribed & sworn this 13. Apr. 1818, before me }
Thos. Miller
Thos. Harrison and Asst Judge of Rutland County Court

State of Vermont
I Thomas Hammond one of the Judges of Rutland County Court do certify, that I am satisfied the foregoing named John Hovee an applicant for a pension, served in the revolutionary war as a soldier against the common enemy, especially to his foregoing from his reduced circumstances he is in need of assistance from his country for support declaration. - In consideration whereof I certify the foregoing evidence in his case, and the pro- -ceedings had thereon in conformity to 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 18 March 1818 -
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & have caused the seal of said Court to be hereunto affixed at Rutland this 6 th day of April 1818
Thos Hammond
State of Vermont
I Robert Prapple Clerk of Rutland County Court do certify, that the Hon Thomas Hammond, who signed the above certificate, is one of the Judges of said Court - And that I have af- fixed the seal of said Court to these presentes by order of said Judge at Rutland this 6 th April 1818
R Prapple

ed in the schedule hereto annexed, and by me subscribed. property or securities, or bonds, due to me, not here I am informed other than what is contain- ed on the 18th day of March, 1818, and that I have not, not has any person in trust for me, any and persons entitled to the interest and rental service of the United States, or the Pennsylvania, or as to being interest, and the provisions of an act of Congress entitled "An act to provide for the sale or in any manner, disposal, of my property, or any part thereof, with intent thereby to so diminish of the United States on the 18th day of March, 1818, and that I have not, since that time, by gift to any person, a Power of Attorney, No. _____ And I do hereby swear that I was a resident citizen
2921 23 Feb 1818

STATE OF VERMONT, } Rutland County, ss. }
On this eighth day of June 1820
personally appeared before the County court for said county of Rutland in open court, (said court being a court of record, agreeably to the laws of this state, having the power of fine and imprisonment, &c.) John Howe aged 60 years, resident in Rutland in said county of Rutland who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth, on his oath declare, that he served in the revolutionary war, as follows: in Capt. Ball's Co. Col. Shepherd's Regt. of Mass. Three years from March 1777 to 1780
that he made his original declaration on the 6 th day of April 1818
has received a Pension Certificate, No. 2921 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 schedule hereto annexed, and by me subscribed. 3 sheep - 3 lambs - 1 pig - 3 geese - 1 wagg - 3 bench planes - 1 hammer - 1 drawing knife - 1 square & compass - 3 augers - 1 gouge - 4 chisels - 1 adze - 4 moulding tools - 1 hatchet - 1 old brass kettle - 1 iron pot - 1 spider - 1 dish kettle - 1 pr. and irons - 1 pr. shovel & tongs - 1 tea kettle - 1 doz. knives & forks - 1 doz. cups & saucers - 8 earthen plates - 3 bowls - 2 tin beakers - 3 iron spoons - 1 tea pot - 1 old cherry table - 6 old kitchen chairs - 2 wash tubs - 2 earthen pans - 2 wooden bowls - 2 saws - 2 spinning wheels - 1 pr. worst cards - 1 bake kettle - 1 sickle - 1 old axe - 1 old chest - 1 small broken looking glass - 1 meat tub - 1 cider barrel - 2 pails. — My occupation is that of a carpenter but my health is poor so that I can work but little. I have a wife named Naomi aged 60 years who is also in poor health, unable to work but little. I have two daughters residing with me one named Sarah aged 20 years, the other named Orpha D. aged 16 years both in good health. I have no claim on the services of the eldest she being of full age. I am considerably in debt without the means of paying having nothing of consequence else now.  John Howe
Sworn to and declared on the eighth day of June 1820 before said court.
R. Pierpont CLERK.
STATE OF VERMONT, } Rutland County, ss. }
I, Robert Pierpont clerk of the County court for the county of Rutland do hereby certify, that the foregoing oath, and the 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 Thirty one dollars.
In whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of said court, at Rutland, this eighth day of June 1820
R. Pierpont

In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of John Howe 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.
S. file 39,737
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Mch. 1777 3 years. ✓ Ball Shepard Mass.   Disch Mch. 1780 at West Pt.        
Battles engaged in, Capture of Burgoyne
Residence of soldier at enlistment, ✓ Enl. at Granville, Mass.
Date of application for pension, Apl. 6, 1818 - Ald.
Residence at date of application, Rutland, Vt.
Age at date of application, 58 yrs.
Remarks: In 1820 he referred to his wife Naomi as 60 yrs. + daugh- ters Semira(?) 20 yrs. + Orpha D. 16 yrs.
Date + pl. of birth + death not shown.

39737 INVALID.
1912 Feb. 8. History to Mrs. A. H. Logan. C
Rev
File No. 39737
John Howe Rev Rev Rev
Act: 18 March 18
Index: Vol. 8, Page 232
[Arrangement of 1871]

15/5/29
Whittier Free July 10 Hon. S. L. Edwards Pension agent Washington D C
mt. Feb 6

West Rutland Feb 10. 1835
Hon L.L. Edwards
Commission of Pensions
In I hereby transmit a copy of Statement of my services as a soldier in the Revolutionary War according to my best recollection
Officers Major Shepard Colonel Sprout Lt Col Ball — Capt Parks Maj State of Massachusetts —
section of country which I served in was New York New Jersey Pennsylvania Delaware and Connecticut — Van Rhyn's Farms Engaged in the and at
the taking of Gen Burgoyne — of the Mass Regular Line
Enlisted March 1777 served 3 years and
discharged 1780 near West Point —
Resided in West Rutland Vt when I made application for a Pension — before the County Court of Rutland Honorable Judge — I have constantly received Ninety-Six dollars per year — and was Paid up to 4 th Sept - 1834 —
a line drawn to me at West Rutland Vermont, will be duly received and Thankfully acknowledge by your aged and full friend
John Florer
Hon J. L. Edwards } War Department Pension agent

HARLEY A. LOGAN LAWYER
PLYMOUTH, INDIANA.
Jan. 27, 1912.
Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:-
839737
Please send me copy of pension record of John Howe, who was granted a pension while a resident of Rutland Co., Vermont, for service in the Massachusetts line. He was born in New Marlboro, Mass., 1783. I desire this information for D. A. R. membership.
Yours very truly,
Lou Howe Logan
(Mrs. H. A.)
FEB 1 - 1912