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Seamen from Salem and Vicinity Impressed by British War Vessels, 1800-1818.
Source: Essex Institute, Historical Collection, Vol XLIX; October 1913.
Part 6.
p.337

Francis Symonds born in Salem, son of Jonathan, taken out of a fishing
schooner,
impressed on Grand Bank, got clear at Halifax. It is but two or three years
since,
that a Salem fishing boat went down to Halifax, as a cartel in time of
peace, to
bring up sixteen men belonging to Marblehead and Beverly, which had been
taken
from our fishing vessels on Grand Bank. The Salem men were all absent or
had
run
away. - Register.

James Symonds, impressed in Liverpool, papers sent on to Mr. Lyman who says
in his
letter that he cannot be released because the Lords of the Admiralty say
that they
have legal evidence of his being an Englishman - Register.

Joseph Symonds, castawasy in Christiansand, went to Liverpool in England
where he was
impressed on the 21st of February, 1809; he had a regular Protection. He
was
not able
to obtain his discharge from Mr. Maury, the American Consul at Liverpool.
Mr. Lyman,
our consul at London, demanded his release also from the Lords of the
Admiralty, who
gave answer that they had legal evidence of his being a Welchman, and that
he should
not be discharged. He was shifted to several vessels, and a favourable
opportunity
offering, he made his escape and got on board an American vessel. Search
was
made and
the British officer carried him back, where he was whipped in a manner
scarcely ever
surpassed for cruelty. In 1812 he received his discharge - Register.

Francis Talbert, in a letter to his father dated on board the Bellerophon,
June 16,
1911, he says, "I have wrote several letters to you dear father, these five
years
past and have never received and answer from you, which makes me think you
have en-
tirely forgotten me. I have lost my Protection, and was impressed on board
and
English man-of-war, where I have remained ever since; so dear father I hope
you will
use your utmost endeavors with Mr. George Lee, towards getting me clear."
In a post-
script he informs his father that he goes by the name of Francis Thomas. We

understand
that it is a very common practice for the British officers to change the
names of the
impressed Americans; two of our respectable townsmen who have been
impressed, had their
names altered and entered on the muster-roll, and from them we learn this
piece of
villainous policy. - Register.

p.338

Robert Tatum impressed 4 years ago & still detained. Born in Salem.

Sela Thomas of Boston, impressed by the Polyphemus.

Andrew Thompson, Salem. Escaped.

Benjamin P. Thompson, born in Marblehead, taken from the ship, Exetor,
belonging
to Mr. Derby, Salem. Impressed aboard the Princess Frigate, a Guard Ship.
Was dis-
charged in about a week; had a Protection; they swore he was an English man.

George L. Thompson, born in Hartford, Connecticut, lost his right leg in an

action
with a French frigate, then was discharged. Sailed out of Salem with
William
Lander.
Has never returned.

William Thompson, married a Tucker; born in Salem; impressed on board the
Princess.

Thomas Thornton, taken from ship Martha, Capt. Prince; born in Salem, still
detained.
Took the deposition of Thornton's sister to the fact & that the last heard
of him
he was on board the Thunderer.

Cornelius Tilton of Martha's Vineyard, impressed by the Polyphemus.

Henry Tink. Born in Salem.

Samuel Tink. Born in Salem.

Alfred Tittle - see Wilkins.

Daniel Tuck, born in Beverly, served his time in Salem with William
Safford,
baker.

Samuel Tuck, born in Beverly - Impressed from Mr. Gray's schooner, Rachel.
Run away.
Only sons of Mr. Tink - still detained, leaving the mother without this
necessary
support - Register.

Henry Tink, son of Thomas Tink, sailed in 1806 in the ship Traveller, Ward,

Master, for
India - Gazette.

p.339
Impressed by British War Vessels.

John Underwood, born in Salem. Jacob Crowninshield & others got him clear
in
New York.

Joseph Upton, son of Paul Upton, born in Salem, escaped by swimming.
Impressed in 1810
by the Spitfire - the officer destroyed the Protection - kept 18 months. -
Register.

Benjamin Vanderford, impressed from the Liberty, Lambert. Served 8 years,
discharged
since the war.

James Vent, born in the United States, taken from Capt. Bryant of the
barque
Active
of Salem. Kept a considerable time, got clear by the intervention of a
Salem
captain,
who happened to meet with him abroad. - Register.

Ephraim Very, son of E. Very, born in Salem. Died shortly after his
impressment of
grief.

James Viley, impressed out of the Sally & Betsy, of Boston, Joseph
Ingersoll, Master.

Thomas Vincent, son of Joseph Vincent, born in Salem.

Benjamin Webb son of B. Webb, born in Salem, impressed 7 years since. Heard
of him
three years ago from onboard the Isis, not returned. - Register.

Thomas Webb, son of Benjamin Webb.

Valentine Webb. Salem.

James West - do not know.

Joseph West, born in Beverly, impressed from Capt. Thomas Perkins' vessel,
William &
Charles.

Daniel Very, born in Danvers, taken from the ship Hazard in the year 1805
and kept
about four months. The English captain told him he would never release him,
for he was
a good seaman and worth keeping. He escaped by swimming a mile and a half.

Thomas Whiddick, impressed thirteen years ago, the only son of Mrs.
Whiddick, who is now
in the almshouse. She attempted to relate the circumstances, but could only
add, "poor Tom,
it was his first voyage - I tried to dissuade him from going, I shall never
see him more.
Register.

To be continued Part 7 - p. 340 - John Whipple from brig Humbird.
Transcribed by Janice Farnsworth




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