Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 225, Gilbert Hatch, Conn.
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Hatch, Gilbert
Martha

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NUMBER
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8175
Vermont

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Gilbert Hatch
of Washington in the State of Vermont
who was a Private in the Compy commanded
by Captain Durkee of the Regt. commanded
by Col. Durkee in the Connecticut
line for 8 mos

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Inscribed on the Roll of Vermont
at the rate of 26 Dollars 66 Cents per annum,
to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.

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Certificate of Pension issued the 14 day of March
1833 - and sent to Hon S. Haight
Present

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Arrears to the 4th of Mar 33        $53.33
Semi-anl. allowance ending 4 Sep 33 $13.33
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				    $66.66

{ Revolutionary Claim,
Act June 7, 1832. }

Recorded by A. B Thruston Clerk,
Book D Vol. 4 Page 62
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Increase
No. 3479

Vermont
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Martha Hatch
widow of Gilbert Hatch
who served in the Revolutionary war,
as a Private. Col Durkee Conn

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St. Johnsbury
agency.
Rate 96 Dollars -
cents per annum.
Commencing July 27, 1868
Deduct payments made since

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Certificate dated 20 August 1870
and sent to Pension Agent
St. Johnsbury
Vt.

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Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 3, 
1853 [^and July 27th, 1868], Page 179 Vol. [N?]

sent
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75.265 Act Mar 3/55
April 6/55

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Martha Hatch wife of
Gilbert Hatch priv

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Martha Hatch wid[widow] of
Gilbert Hatch priv
Revolutionary pension
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AO: 160 Acres Oct. 30th, 1855
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C. M. Stocker
Hartland
Verment


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[illegible] no 9521 iss Nov 7 / 55
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Declaration
No 4176 of
Gilbert Hatch
Ver
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DECLARATION in order oath benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7th of June, 1832.
STATE OF VERMONT }
[handwritten: District] COUNTY of [handwritten: Washington] ss }. On this [handwritten: 30th] day of [handwritten: July] A. D. [handwritten: 1832] personally appeared, before the Honorable [crossed out word] Court [^of Probate] within and for the County of [handwritten: Washington] aforesaid, now sitting, Gilbert Hatch a resident of [handwritten: Northfield] in the County of [handwritten: Washington] and State of Vermont, aged [handwritten: 68] 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 [handwritten: enlisted into the Army] of the United States, in the year [all handwritten below] 1782 under Captain John Durkee in Col. John Durkee Regiment, so called, but the Col. deceased a few days before his Enlistment & Lieut. Col. Thomas Grovesnor [Grosvenor] commanded the Regiment, when he joined in and during [crossed out word] the whole time of his service, he enlisted for the term of Eight months in the Connecticut line of the Continental Army- Joined the Army in the Highlands - His company was taken out of the Regiment "on Command, & went to Stony Point & was stationed in the block house there one month- then joined the Regiment again on the opposite [^side] of the river, where there was 18 regiments Stationed In October, there was a small detachment of those enlisted that year taken from a great number of companies to go on fatigue. He was one - went to Newburgh & choped [chopped] a large quantity of wood for the use of the army the coming winter. He enlisted the first day of May 1782 & was discharged the 1st day of January 1783, having served out his time, at said Newburgh.-

He received a written discharge but the same is now lost & cannot be found--

He believes his name will be found on the rolls of the Regiment-

He now knows of no person living who can testify to his said Service. -- He was under Gen Huntington as he believes, & he always considered the service to be on the Continental Establishment as the
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men were called for to fill up the Connecticut line of Troops. He joined the continental Army, - and a regular Regiment -
[end handwritten]

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.

Sworn to and subscribed, the day and year aforesaid, [handwritten: Gilbert Hatch]
Attest, [handwritten: Daniel P. Thompson] Clerk.

And the said Court do declare their opinion that the above mentioned applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier, and served as he states.

[handwritten: I Daniel P. Thompson Register &] Clerk of the [crossed out word]  Court [^ of Probate] for the said County [handwritten: & District of Washington] do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of
the application of [handwritten: Gilbert Hatch] for a pension.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this [handwritten: 30th] of [handwritten: July] A. D. 1832

Attest, [handwritten: Daniel P. Thompson] Clerk.
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State of Vermont }
County of Windsor, ss } On this 25th day of May A.D. 1853, personally appeared before Hon John Porter, Judge of the Probate Court within and for the district of Hartford,  in the County of Windsor, aforesaid, Martha Hatch of Hartland, in the County of Windsor, aforesaid aged Fifty Six years; who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain [^the] benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed February 3d 1853, entitled an act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows. That she is the widow of Gilbert Hatch, deceased, who was a private in the Army of the Revolution, and served as set forth, in his declaration, under the act of the 7th of June 1832, which said declaration is now on file in the war department, to which reference may be had for proof of said Gilbert Hatch's service. At the time of his death he was resident of Northfield Vermont, and drew a pension, of between thirty and forty dollars, per annum. She further declares that she was married to said Gilbert Hatch on the eighteenth
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eighteenth day of August, in the year of our Lord One thousand Eight Hundred and Eighteen. And that her husband the aforesaid Gilbert Hatch died on the twenty second day of February in the year of our Lord One Thousand Eight hundred and thirty five, that she was not married prior to his leaving the service, but the marriage took place at the time above stated. She further swears that she is now a widow and that she has never before made an application for a pension

Matha [Martha] Hatch

Sworn to and subscribed, on the day and year above written, before
John Porter Judge


State of Vermont }
Hartford District ss ⎬ I Lyman A. Marsh Registrar of the Probate Court of said District do hereby certify that the foregoing record contains the original proceedings of said Court in the matter of the application of Martha Hatch for a pension
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and is a true record signed by the Judge of said Court, in due form of law -

In testimony whereof I do hereto affix the seal said Court, this twenty sixth day of May, A.D. 1853.

LA Marsh Register
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State of Vermont }
County of Windsor } ss  On this 31 day March A.D. One thousand Eight hundred and fifty five, personally appeared before me a Justice of the Peace within and for the County and State aforesaid. Martha Hatch aged 58 years a resident of Hartland in the State of Vermont, who being duly sworn according to law declares that she is the widow of Gilbert Hatch deceased who was a Private in the Revolutionary War and served as set forth in his declaration made for the purpose of obtaining a pension, reference may be had to said declaration now on file in the Pension Office.

She further declares that she was married to the said Gilbert Hatch in Northfield on the Eighteenth day of August A.D. 1818 by an Oliver Averill a Justice of Peace and that her name before her said marriage was Martha Royce that her said husband died at Northfield Vermont on the twenty second day of February A.D. 1835 - and that she is now a widow for the proof of the truth of her statements of her marriage and death of her husband reference may be had to declaration for a pension and to the certificates of her marriage and husband's death now on file in the department of the Interior. She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the bounty land to which she may be entitled under the "Act approved March 3" 1855.

Martha Hatch

We Gilbert M Hatch and Oscar Alexander residents of Hartland in the State of Vermont upon our oaths declare that the foregoing declaration was signed and acknowledged by Martha Hatch in and presence and that we believe from the
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appearance and statements of the applicant that she is the identical person she represents hereof to be.
[signature: G? M Hatch]
[signature: Oscar Alexander]

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 applicants to be credible persons; that the claimant is the person she represents herself to be, and that I have no interest in this claim

E M. Stocker Justice of the Peace

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STATE OF VERMONT, }
WINDSOR COUNTY, ss. } I, Norman Williams, Clerk of the County Court of the County of Windsor, in the State of Vermont, do hereby certify that [handwritten: Eben M Stocker] was, at the date of the page writing to which this is attached, and still is a [handwritten: Justice of the Peace] in and for said County, duly qualified to administer oath and take the acknowledgment of deeds, and that his signature [handwritten: - foregoing -] is genuine.

In testimony whereof, I hereunto subscribe my name and affix the seal of said Court, at Woodstock, in said County of Windsor, this [handwritten: 10] day of [handwritten: April] A. D. 1855.
[handwritten: Norman Williams,] Clerk.
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State of Vermont }
Washington County ss } Be it Remembered that at Northfield in the County aforesaid on the Eighteenth day of August in the year of our Lord one thousand Eight hundred and Eighteen, Gilbert Hatch of Northfield in the County of Washington and State of Vermont and Martha Roys [Royce] of Northfield in the County of Washington and State of Vermont were duly joined in Marriage by me

Oliver Averill Justice Peace


Northfield February 2d 1819. Received and Recorded

Attest Gilbert Hatch Town Clerk


State of Vermont }
Washington County ss }  Northfield Town Clerk. March 21st A.D. 1853 I certify that I am Clerk of the town of Northfield aforesaid and that the above is a true copy from the Records of said town in my office

Attest Volney H Averill Town Clerk


State of Vermont }
Washington County ss } Northfield March 21st A.D. 1853. personally appeared the above named Volney H Averill and made oath to the truth of the above certificate signed by him

Before me Elijah Smith Jus. Peace


State of Vermont }
Washington County ss } I, Shubert Wheeler Clerk of the County Court for the County of Washington in the State of Vermont which is a Court of Record, hereby certify that Elijah Smith Esq of Northfield is an acting Justice of the Peace within and for the County aforesaid, duly commissioned and qualified by the Laws of this State to administer oaths for general purposes, and that his signature to the foregoing is genuine. In testimony Whereof I hereunto set my hand and affix the Seal of said Court at Montpelier in said County this 21 day of March AD 1853. Shubert Wheeler Clerk
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No 4176
Gilbert Hatch
Vermont
aoml?
8 mos
$26.66
Hon S. Haight
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BRIEF in the case of [handwritten: Gilbert Hatch of Northfield
County] of [handwritten: Washington] in the State of [handwritten: Vermont]
(Act 7th June, 1832.)

1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? [handwritten: Court]

2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity? [blank]

3. How old is he? [handwritten: 68]

4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed.
[Column headings: "Period". "Duration of Service [sub-headings: Years, Months, Days]". "Rank [sub-heading: As a]". "Names of General and field Officers under whom he served [sub-heading: Gen.]"

Row 1. "In 1782" "Continental, 8, [blank]" "private" "Capt Durkee. Col Durkee L Col Grosvenor"

[written across column 2: Rolls]

5. In what battles was he engaged? [blank]

6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? [handwritten: Connecticut]

7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditionary evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? [handwritten: his own oath]

8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? [handwritten: Correct]

* certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.

[illegible signature] Examining Clerk.
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August 8, 1832
P?.O.

[round stamp in blank ink, outer circle: MONTPELIER VT., inner circle JULY 31]

[written sideways on left: Pension Office]

[written sideways on right: Hon.?]
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Montpelier Vt. July 31. 1832

Hon. Secy at War

Sir,
I enclose the application
of Gilbert Hatch for a pension

Please forward the decision
to me -

I am respectfully your Obt. Sert.
J. Y. Vail
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I Henry Emerson of Hartland in the County of Windsor and State of Vermont aged Seventy four years depose testify and say that in the year of our lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty five I resided in the town of Northfield State of Vermont and that I lived a near neighbor to Gilbert Hatch who was then a resident of Northfield and that said Gilbert Hatch
died on the twenty second day of February A.D. 1835. and that I was present at his funeral and saw him at the time of his burial. I was acquainted with him I should think twelve years previous to his death I lived in Northfield Seventeen years twelve years of the time was previous to said Hatch's death. His widow Martha Hatch is now living in Hartland
Windsor County Vermont. She still remains the widow of Gilbert Hatch having never married
since his death

Henry Emerson


Sworn to and subscribed this 23d day of April A.D. 1853

Before me E M Stocker Justice Peace
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STATE OF VERMONT, }
Windsor County, ss. } I, Norman Williams, Clerk of the County Court of the County of Windsor in the State of Vermont, do hereby certify that
[handwritten: Eben M. Stocker]

[round stamp. outer line: WINDSOR COUNTY COURT VERMONT. graphic in the center]

is an acting Justice of the Peace in and for said county, duly commissioned and qualified; that his commission was dated on the [handwritten: 30th day of November] in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and [handwritten: fifty two]
and will expire the thirtieth day of November next, and that his signatures [the ending "s" was added by hand] [handwritten: (two) on this sheet are] [crossed out: is] genuine.

Given under my hand and the seal of said County Court, at Woodstock, in said County of Windsor, this [handwritten: 26]
day of [handwritten: May] A. D. [handwritten: 1853.]

[handwritten: Norman Williams]
Clerk.
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[handwriting]
I Gilbert M. Hatch of Hartland in the County of Windsor and the State of Vermont aged thirty one years depose testify and say that I resided in Northfield State of Vermont in the year of our lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty five and that I lived in the family of Gilbert Hatch in said Northfield and that said Gilbert Hatch died at Northfield on the 22d day of February A.D. 1835 and that I was present at the time of his death, and attended his funeral.  I well recollect that was the day of his death from the circumstance of his death taking place on the 22nd of Feby. it being Washington's birthday. Since the death of Gilbert Hatch I have been well acquainted with his widow Martha Hutch and reside at this time with her, and that she has never married but still continues the widow of Gilbert Hatch.  Said Gilbert Hatch at the time of his death was a pensioner and drew a pension I think to the amount of forty dollars per year as near as I can recollect or nearly that amount.
[signature in different handwriting] Gilbert M. Hatch
[resume former handwriting] S[illegible, perhaps Sworn] to and subscribed this 23 day of April A.D. 1853.  Before Mr. E. M. Stocker Justice of Peace
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[handwritten]
I Gilbert M. Hatch of Hartland in the County of Windsor & State of Vermont aged Thirty One Years depose testify & say that I was well acquainted with Gilbert Hatch who resided in the town of Northfield in the County of Washington & State of Vermont many years previous to his death which took place on the 22n day of February A.D. 1835  I further say that I was present & saw him die & attended his funeral & am confident that was the day of his death for I well remember he died on Washingtons birthday.  I further say that the said Gilbert Hatch was a Revolutionary Pensioner at the time of his death that he drew a pension the sum I do not now recollect but think it was between Thirty & Forty Dollars per annum & that said Gilbert Hatch left a Widow whose name is Martha Hatch that she now resides in Hartland aforesaid & has not married since his death but still continues his Widow -- I was well acquainted with the said Martha Hatch previous to her husbands death & since that time she has resided with me for the most part of the time.
G. M. Hatch
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[handwritten]
State of Vermont [squiggle down to next line to indicate paired with] Windsor County
At Hartland this fifteenth day of December AD. 1853 personally appeared the said Gilbert M. Hatch and made Solemn Oath to the truth of the foregoing affidavit   Before Me
Albert B. Burk Justice of the Peace

I hereby certify that I am personally acquainted with the above named Gilbert M. Hatch & know him to be a person of truth & veracity & I farther say that I am in no way interested in the prosecution [crossed out] of [end of cross out] of the claim of Martha Hatch aforesaid for a Pension either as attorney or in any other way
Albert B. Burk Justice of the Peace
" [vertical squiggle] " [centered beneath Albert Burk's name and partially covered by the piece of paper affixed beneath it]
[end of handwritten]

STATE OF VERMONT,
Windsor County, ss. }
I, NORMAN WILLIAMS, Clerk of the County Court of the County of Windsor in the State of Vermont, do hereby certify that
[handwritten] Albert B. Burk [end handwritten]
was, at the date of the paper writing to which this is attached, and still is, a JUSTICE OF THE PEACE, in and for said County, duly qualified to administer oaths and take the acknowledgment of deeds and that his signature [handwritten] foregoing [end handwritten] is genuine.

In testimony whereof, I hereunto subscribe my name, and affix the seal of said Court, at Woodstock, in said County of Windsor, this [handwritten] 19 [possibly 17] [end handwritten] day of [handwritten] December [end handwritten] A. D. 1853.
[handwritten] Norman Williams [end handwritten] Clerk
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[handwritten]  Hartland V.t. May 28 1853
Dr. Sir inclosed I send the application of Martha Hatch for a pension under the act of July 1853 _ with the proof of her marriage. and her husband death. I trust the papers are all correctly made and if not inform me of their deficiency -- and they shall be corrected. hopeing that the application will receive your attention in its time --
Respectfully Your Obedient
E. M. Stocker
Waldo Esq.
Com^. of Pensions --
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Hartland January 2 - 1854.

Dr Sir

Enclosed is the affidavit of Gilbert M. Hatch and Henry Emerson of Hartland to prove the identify of Martha Hatch who has made application for a pension on account of Services rendered by her his husband Gilbert Hatch deceased.

I hope and trust that the testimony will be satisfactory and that her care will be attended to as soon as convenient.

Respectfully your Obt Servt
E.M. Stocker

Hon. S. P. Waldo
Com of Pensions
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I Henry Emmerson of Hartland in the County of Windsor & State of Vermont aged Seventy four Years depose testify & say that I was well acquainted with Gilbert Hatch deceased that said Gilbert Hatch resided in the town of Northfield in the County of Washington & State of Vermont many years previous to his death which took place on the 22nd day of February 1835 I farther say that I attended said Hatchs funeral.  I farther say that the said Gilbert Hatch was a Revolutionary Pensioner at the time of his death that he drew a pension the sum I have forgotten & that said Gilbert Hatch left a Widow whose name is Martha Hatch that she now resides in Hartland aforesaid & has not since married but is a widow of the said Gilbert Hatch  & that I was well acquainted with the said Martha Hatch before the death of her husband & ever since the time of his death

Henry Emerson
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State of Vermont}  
Windsor County } At Hartland this fourteenth 
day of December A.D. 1853 
personally appeared the said Henry Emerson & 
made Solemn Oath to the truth of the foregoing affidavit

Before me Albert B. Burk
Justice of the Peace

I hereby certify that I am personally acquainted 
with the above named Henry Emerson & know 
him to be a person of truth & tenacity & I further say 
that I am in no way interested in the [illegible] of the claim of Martha Hatch aforesaid for a 
Pension either as attorney or in any other way.

Albert B. Burk Justice of the Peace

STATE OF VERMONT,}  I, Norman Williams, Clerk of the County Court of the County of Windsor in the 
Windsor County, ss.}  State of Vermont, do hereby certify that

Albert B. Burk

was, at the date of the paper writing to which this is attached, and still is, a 
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE, in and for said County, duly qualified to administer 
oaths and take the acknowledgment of deeds and that his signature -
foregoing is genuine.

In testimony whereof, I hereunto subscribe my name, and affix the seal of said Court, at Woodstock, in 
said County of Windsor, this 19 day of December A.D. 1853
Norman Williams, Clerk.
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Hatch
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Brief in the case of Martha Hatch widow of Gilbert 
Windsor County and State of Vermont
act of February 3 1853

Claim, ("original," or "for increase.")

Proof exhibited, (if original.)

Is it documentary, traditionary, or supported by rolls?  If either, state the substance.

Husband a pensioner under act of June 7. 1832
at $26.66/100 per annum & paid to his death Feb 22nd 1835.

Allowed $26.66/100 per annum to com. Feb 3-1853.
(If for increase.) 

Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim?  If so, what? 

Marriage proved by public record
Death of pensioner proved by auditors report

Identity [illegible] widowhood proved by credible witness

Name and residence of Agent

E. M. [Hartland marked out] Stocker 
Hartland VT

Examining Clerk.
J. L. Gray
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State of Vermont
[name of county marked out] County SS}
On this 8th day of July AD. 1870 personally 
appeared before me Janus N. Johnson Notary Public Martha Hatch of Northfield in the County and State aforesaid who being duly sworn according to law makes the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provisions of Section 13. of an act of Congress relating to pensions approved July 27, 1868.  That the person on account of whose death pension was granted was Gilbert Hatch who was a private with revolutionary war.  That the pension certificate without number bearing date January 18, AD. 1854 is herewith returned That she has not remarried since the death of the above mentioned Gilbert Hatch.  That claimant appoints Henri Howard of St Johnsbury Vermont her attorney to prosecute the above claim and that her residence is in Northfield as above stated & that her post office is Northfield Vt. Martha Hatch

Also personally appeared Franklin Tucker & Ira f. Whittaker residents of Washington Co Vt persons whom I certify to be respectable and entitled to credit and who being by me duly sworn say they were present and saw Martha Hatch the claimant sign her name to the foregoing declaration; that they have every reason to believe from the appearance of said claimant and their acquaintance with her that she is the identical person  She represents her self to be and  that they have no interest in the prosecution of this claim
Franklin Tucker
Ira F Whittaker

Sworn to and Subscribed before me this 8th day of July
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1870 and I hereby certify that the contents of the foregoing declaration and affidavit were fully made known and Explained to the applicant and witness before swearing, and that I have no interest direct or indirect in the prosecution of this claim.
Jas. N. Johnson
Notary Public

DEPARTMENT OF THE [illegible]
JULY 13 [illegible]
PENSION [illegible]
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State of Vermont.

Office of Secretary of State.
I CERTIFY THAT James N. Johnson, Esquire, whose name is subscribed in his own proper handwriting to the foregoing Certificate, was, at the date thereof, a Notary Public, within and for the County of Washington, duly qualified, with full power and authority under and by virtue of the laws of said State, to administer Oaths and take Depositions, and Acknowledgements of Deeds, and that to his official acts and attestations, as such, full faith and credit may be given. 

In Witness Whereof, I hereunto set my hand and affix the Seal of this Office, at Northfield this Eighth day of July A.D. one thousand eight hundred and seventy-
George Nichols,
Secretary of State.

[Stamp]
[illegible]MENT OF THE [illegible]
JUL 13 [illegible]
PENSION [illegible]
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Widow
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C 3479         St. Johnsbury Vt

Brief in the Case of Martha Hatch, Widow of Gilbert Hatch, Private Rev War. Northfield Washington County and State of Vermont.
Act 2d [illegible] Feb 3, 1853
13th [illegible] July 27, 1864

Claim for New Pension Certificate,

Proof Exhibited,

A Pensioner, in the rolls of Vermont, at $26.66 per ann 

She surrenders his certificate No. 3479 and applies for increase pension under Sec 13. Act July 27 1868.

Identity and Widowhood Shown by [illegible]

Admitted Aug 8, 1870 to pension at $96.00 per ann to commence July 27, 1868 deducting payments since.

W.E. Trask
Examining Clerk.

Name and residence of Agent.
Theran Howard
So Johnsbury
Vermont
Fee $10.

[initials illegible]
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Payment to be made at
Montpelier by
Wm H. H. Bingham Esq
Agent for paying Pensioners, in the
Agency of 
Vermont
Payable on the 4th September and 4th March

Recorded in the Pension Office on the Roll of Pensioners under act February 3d, 1853, Page 29, Vol A.

Clerk.
H. R. Weightman
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR.
WIDOW'S PENSION.

I certify that in conformity with the 2d section of the act of Feb=
ruary 3, 1853, 
Martha Hatch
widow of Gilbert Hatch
who was a private in the revolutionary war, is inscribed on the pension list at the rate of Twenty=six dollars and Sixty=six cents per annum, commencing on the 3d of February, 1853, and continuing for life, unless she should again marry; in which case the Pension is not payable after the time of such marriage.

Given of the Department of the Interior,
the Eighteenth day of January 
one thousand eight hundred and fifty=four

R McClelland
Secretary of the Interior.

Examined and Countersigned.

S. P. Waldo
Commissioner of Pensions.

[illegible]
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St. Johnsbury Vt
July 11, 1870

Sir

Enclosed find this application of Martha Hatch for Increase of her pension
[illegible]

Theron Howard

Also application of Abial Chaney for Service
[illegible]

Theron Howard
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No. 1932

Martha Hatch, widow of
Gilbert Hatch
Let. - E M. Stocker Aug 18/53
(RG)

Alliowed $26.66/100 per an.
Com. Feb. 3. 1853.

Revy
Act 3d Feb. 1853
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[illegible] 5265
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Hartland Vermont April 11, 1855
Honl L. P. Waldo
Dr Sir Enclosed I send you four applications for bounty land, the Revolutionary Widow cannot tell the names of the officers nor the time when their husbands enlisted, reference may be had to the declarations of Gilbert Hatch for proof of his service and to the declaration and certificates of Martha Hatch, for a pension for proof of her marriage and the death of her husband. Also, reference may be had to the application and certificates of the marriage and death of Jonathan Bryant made by Nancy Bryant his widow for bounty land under the act of 1850.
I hope and trust that the applications all made in due form, and that in due time the warrants will be issued.
Respectfully yours,
E. M. Stocker
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Pens Act /53. Vt.
Boynton
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[check mark]
9521

160 acres
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75,265

F R E E



HON. L. P. Waldo
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington, 
D.C.
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22 Feb 35
Pension Office
Jan 6/54
Sir
Please report time of last payment to or death of within named pensioner & if arrears to whom paid.
Respectfully
S Cole
for Commr.

F. Burt Esqr
Aud. Present.

Gilbert Hatch act 1832
$26.66 per annum. Died 22 Feb 1835. Paid.
F. Burt
Auditor
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3479
Vermont, Montpelier
Martha Hatch
widow of Gilbert
who served in the Revolutionary war, as a private

Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 26 Dollars 66 Cents per annum, to commence on the 3d February, 1853.

Certificate of Pension issued the 18th day of Jany / 53 and sent to E. M. Stocker Hartland Vt.

Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 3, 1853, Page 29 Vol, A

E-3E
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No. 70-265
ACT OF MARCH 3, 1855.

Received Apr. 6" 18[illegible]
Gilbert hatch Dec. Pro.
Ct. Cont. Line
Rev. War

9521-160-55
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225
Revy     WIDOW, &c.

File No. 225
Martha Hatch
Widow
Gilbert Hatch
Priv. Rev. War

Act. Feb 3d 1853

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[Arrangement of 1870.]