Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 15900, Samuel Gates, Mass.
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(3—1776)

SERVICE
Mass.

Gates, Samuel
Susannah

NUMBER
W.15900
B. L. Wt. 6258-160-55

CONTENTS
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48655
Act March 3/[87?]
April 9/[88?]

Susannah Gates wid of Samuel Gates

Private
Col's Cushing & Whiting Regts
N. H. Troops
Revolutionary War

Husband & wife both pensioned
[illegible] Feby 48-No 1183

Bogwhin
Admd 160 [acs?] Sept 14/55
Dodge

Charles Richardson
Amherst
N.H.

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[Wt? ho?] 6258 iss Sept 15/55


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Vol. G_ 2. [illegible]
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Reported


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1183
New Hampshire Concord

Susannah Gates widow of Samuel Gates who served in the Revolutionary N.H.
war, as a private

Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 33 Dollars 88. Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.

Certificate of Pension issued the 4. day of Augt. 1848 and sent to Luke Woodbury
Antrim
N. H.

Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 72 Vol. 1.
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10697
New Hampshire

Samuel Gates of Hanover in the State of N H who was a Private in the company commanded by Captain [blank] of the regt commanded by Col  Holman in the N H line for 10 mos 5 Days

Inscribed on the Roll of N H at the rate of 33 Dollars 88 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.

Certificate of Pension issued the 19th day of Sept 1833 and [sint?] Titus Brown Francestown N H

Arrears to the 4th Mar 1833 | $67.76
Semi-anl. allowance ending 4 Sept " | 16.94
| $8470

Revolutionary Claim,
Act June 7, 1832.

Recorded by J. H [illegible] Blair Clerk,
Book [R?] Vol. 1. Page 88.
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STATE OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE

County of Hillsborough, SS.

On this 30th day of August A.D. 1832 [blank] personally appeared in open Court before the Court of Probate, now sitting at Francestown within and for the County of Hillsborough, in the State aforesaid, Samuel Gates a resident of the town Hancock in said county aged 74 years

Who being duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress, passed June 7th, 1832. That he entered the service of the United States, under the following named officers, and served as herein stated. That is to say,

about the last of June or the first of July 1776 he enlisted for five months and went  and joined the American Army at  New York and remained till the army retreated from the city- and afterwards was at White Plains and in the neighborhood of that place (except a short time that he was in the state of New Jersey till his term was out - which was about the first of December. The officers of the company in which he served were Capt William Gates Lieut Cunningham & Ensign Walker. This company belonged to Col. Helman's regiment

In the spring of 1777 he went he believes as a volunteer in the Massachusetts militia to the State of Rhode Island– he was stationed a while at Providence and afterwards at a neck of land called Boston neck somewhere nearly against Newport. He was at this place when he was discharged about the fifth of July.

During this Service he was in Capt William Henry's company in Col Whitings Regiment. He served at this time nearly or quite two and a half months

about the first of September 1777 he was drafted to serve in Massachusetts militia three months– went by the way of Bennington and joined the army at Still-water a little after the first Battle at that place— was with the army untill after Burgoyne's surrender and then marched by way of albany to a place
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the name of which he does not remember below White plains and staid there till his term was out which was about the first of December. The company in which he served was commanded by Capt Brent in Col Cushings regiment in General Lincoln's Division He believes Col Nixons regiment & Col Poors regiment were in the neighborhood of his encampment at [crossed out: White plains] Still-water

He was born at Southbay Massachusetts Novr. 23, 1757–has no record of his age except a memorandum made in his Bible by himself When called into the service he lived in Rutland Massachusetts & since the Revolutionary war has lived & now lives in Hancock N.H.– does not recollect receiving any wirtten discharge from the service. Thatcher Bradford Esqr & Lieut Asa Davis are persons in his present neighborhood who can testify as to his character for veracity & their belief of his service as a soldier of the revolution

We Archibald Burgess a Clergyman residing in the town of Hancock in the county of Hillsborough aforesaid, and Thatcher Bradford residing in Hancock aforesaid, hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Samuel Gates who has subscribed and sworn to the above, and that we believe him to be 74 years of age, that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier in the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion. Sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid, Archibald Burgess
Thatcher Bradford

[Edmund?] Parker, Judge of Probate

And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, that after the investigation of the matter, and putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier, and served as he states. And the Court further certifies that it appears to them, that Archibald Burgess who has signed the preceding Certificates is a Clergyman resident in the town of Hancock and that Thatcher Bradford who has signed the same, is a resident in the town of Hancock and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.

[Edmund?] Parker — Judge of Probate for said County of Hillsborough.

I CHARLES H. ATHERTON, Register of the court, do hereby certify, that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Cout, in the matter of the application of Samuel Gates for a pension.

In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of said court, this thirtieth day of August in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty-two.

C. H. Atherton

Register of Probate,
for said county of Hillsborough.
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No. 154.

Samuel Gates

8538
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STATE OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE.

County of Hillsborough, to wit,

At the Court aforesaid, On the application aforesaid, the following interrogatories were propounded to the said Samuel Gates and the following answers given, to wit:

1. Where, and in what year were you born?
Answer, at Southbay Massachusetts Nov 23, 1757

2. Have you any record of your age, and where is it?
Answer, I have no record except a memorandum made by myself in my Bible

3. Where were you living, when called into service, where have you lived since the Revolutionary War, and where do you now live? Answer, When called into the service I lived in Rutland Massachusetts & since the war I have lived & now live in Hancock H.H.

4. How were you called into service, were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute, and if a substitute, for whom? Answer, In the first service I enlisted in the second I think I volunteered to go, & for the third I was drafted

5. State the names of some of the regular Officers, who were with the troops, where you served, such Continental and Militia Regiments, as you can recollect, and the general circumstances of your service?
Answer, I believe all the particulars requested by this interrogatory, as far as I can recollect there are stated in my foregoing Declaration

6. Did you ever receive a discharge from the service, and if so, by whom was it given, and what has become of it? Answer, I do not recollect receiving any discharge in writing

7. State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighborhood, and who can testify as to your character for veracity, and their belief of your services as a Soldier of the Revolution?
Answer, Thatcher Bradford Esqr & Lieut Asa Davis of Hancock

Certified by C. H. Atherton Register
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9936
Declaration
of
Susannah Gates
5 years

NH.
Act 7. July 38
M82. d 38.

witnesses – 76. 5 mo.
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DECLARATION,
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of July 7th, 1838, entitled "An Act granting half pay and pension to certain widows."

STATE OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE,
Hillsborough COUNTY, SS.

On this First day of April 1843, personally appeared before me, Luke Woodbury Judge of Probate for said County, Susannah Gates a resident of Hancock in the County of Hillsborough and State of New-Hampshire, aged Eighty four 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 July 7th, 1838, entitled "An Act granting half pay and pension to certain widows." That she is the widow of Samuel Gates who was a Private in the Revolution and a pensioner under the Act of June 7th 1832, on the New Hampshire list at the rate of $33.3 per annum and served as she believes as stated in his declaration under said act, to which she refers

She further declares that she was married to the said Samuel Gates on the fourth day of December seventeen hundred and Eighty two That her husband, the aforesaid Samuel Gates died on the twenty Eighth day of August eighteen hundred and thirty Eight That she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service, but that the marriage took place previous to the first day of January, seventeen hundred and ninety-four, viz: at the time above stated. That her maiden name was Susannah Laughton

Susannah Gates

Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written,

Before me, Luke Woodbury Judge of Probate for said County
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We Joel Gates and Asa Washburn of Hancock in the county of Hillsborough and State of New Hampshire of lawful age depose and say that we were acquainted with Samuel Gates late of said Hancock deceased

That he was a Revolutionary Pensioner That he died on the twenty Eighth day of August A.D. 1838. That he left a widow Susannah Gates who still survives and remains his widow

Joel Gates
Asa Washburn

State of New Hampshire
Hillsborough County ss

April 1st 1843

Subscribed and sworn to before me Luke Woodbury Judge of Probate for said county

I certify that the above deponents are credible persons

Luke Woodbury Judge of Probate
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The foregoing declaration was made at the dwelling of the said Susannah Gates in said Hancock She being unable to attend court by reason of Bodily infirmity

Luke Woodbury Judge of Probate
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State of New Hampshire

Hillsborough, ss.

I Geo W Moor Register of the Court of Probate within and for said county do hereby certify that satisfactory evidence has been exhibited to said Court that  Saml Gates Esqr late of Hancock in said county, died at said Hancock on the 28th day of August A D 1838. And that he left a widow named Susannah.

In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said court at Amhurst this fifth day of April A. D. 1855

C. W. Moor Regr.
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No 48665

Susannah Gates

Chas. Richardson, Attorney
Amherst, N. H.
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State of New Hampshire
COUNTY OF Hillsborough
SS.

On this 22nd day of March A. D. one thousand eight hundred and fifty five, personally appeared before me, a Notary Public & Justice of the Peace, within and for the State aforesaid, Susannah Gates aged 96 years, a resident of Hancock in the State of New Hampshire who, being duly sworn according to law, declares that she is the widow of Samuel Gates deceased, who was a Revolutionary soldier and a pensioner under the act of 1832 that the said Susannah Gates is a pensioner under the act of February 2nd 1848 and still is a pensioner under said act and still remains a widow of the said Samuel Gates for the further particulars reference is had to the applications of the said Samuel Gates & the said Susannah Gates for a pension with the accompanying papers now on file in said pension department at Washington City —

She further states that she was married to the said Samuel Gates in Dummerston Vt. on the 4th day of December A. D. 1782, by one Farrar a Clergyman and that her name before said marriage was Susanah Laughton; that her said husband died at Hancock on the 28th day of August A. D. 1838, and that she is still a widow, that she knows of no public record of said death or marriage

She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the bounty land to which she may be entitled under the "Act granting bounty land to certain officers and soldiers who were engaged in the Military service of the United States," passed March 3d 1855 and that she prays that the certificate thereof may be sent for her, to Charles Richardson, Amherst, New Hampshire.

Susannah her X Mark Gates

Sworn to and subscribed before me, the day and year above written, —and I hereby certify that I have no interest in the result of this application.

Charles Richardson, Notary Public & Justice of the Peace
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STATE OF New Hampshire
Town of Hancock
County of Hillsborough

Personally came Joel Gates & Eliza Gates residents of the Hancock aforesaid persons whom I certify to be respectable and entitled to credit, and who, being duly sworn, say, that they were present and saw Susanah Gates make her mark & acknowledge the foregoing declaration; and they further swear that they have every reason to believe, from the appearance of the applicant, that she is the identical person she represents herself to be; and that they deponents, do reside in the town of Hancock aforesaid, and that they are disinterested. and they further depose that they have been acquainted with the said Samuel and Susannah Gates, for 30 years before the decease of said Samuel that they lived together as husband and wife until his decease which occured August 28th 1838 as we find by a family record made in an old family bible as follows "Samuel Gates Esqr died Tuesday August 28th A. D. 1838" that they have known that the record was made about the time of his decease that they had nine children four of which were living at the time of his decease that the Said Susannah who now makes application for Bounty Land is the Identical widow who now draws a pension the certificate of which is now in the possesion of said deponents and that she still remains a widow and that they were at the funeral

Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 22nd day of March [crossed out: day of] 1855.

Joel Gates
Eliza Gates

Charles Richardson Notary Public & Justice of the Peace
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Marriages by Revd. Joseph Farrar

Samuel Gates and Susanna Laughton December fourth one thousand [crossed out: one thousand] seven hundred and eighty four.

The foregoing is a true Record of the Marriage of the foregoing [crossed out: persons] persons, and of the time that the Revd. Joseph Farrar Married them while a settled Minister in Dummerston as certified to and by him.

[sd?] Jason Duncan Town Clerk

State of Vermont
Windham County

Town Clerk's Office
Dummerston October 16th 1838

I hereby Certify that the above is a true Copy of the Record now in my office with the exception of the date which is expressed in fair Legible letters and figures as follows "Dec 4th 1782

Joseph Duncan Town Clerk of Dummerston

I Joseph Duncan above named depose and say that I hold the office of Clerk for the Town, County and State aforesaid, and that the above is a true extract from the records of said [crossed out: said] town of Dummerston with the exception of the above named date as certified by me

Joseph Duncan Town Clerk

Sworn to and Subscribed this 17th day of October AD 1838 -
Before me

Isaac, N, Knapp Justice of the peace

I hereby Certify that the above named Deponant is a Credible witness

Isaac N. Knapp Justice of the peace

State of Vermont
Windham County Court Clerk's Office
New Fane October 20th 1838.

I Marshall Miller, Clerk of said County Court, do hereby certify, that, Isaac N. Knapp is a Justice of the Peace, within and for said County, duly commissioned and qualified, and that his signatures above written are genuine

In testimony whereof, I hereunto set my hand, and affix the Seal of the said County Court, the day and year above written

Attest— Marshall Miller, Clerk

Fees 34
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[crossed out: No] 8538
Samuel Gates –

Private 60 Mos 5 days

The credility of one of the witnesses not Certified —

Nov 22 1832

$33.88.

Titus Brown
Francestown
N H
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[crossed out: No] 8538

BRIEF in the case of Samuel Gates of Hancock in the State of new Hampshire –
(Act 7 June, 1832.)

1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? open court

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

3. How old is he? 74 –

4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed.

[table]
Period. | Duration of Service. || Years, | Months, | Days. || | Rank. || As a || | Name of General and Field Officers under whom he served. || Gen. || |

last of June or 1st of July In 1776 | || [blank] | 5, | 20 || | Private _ | Capt Gates – Col Holman |
Spring of 1777 | || [crossed out: about] | 2 [crossed out: 7] | 15 || | [blank/ditto?] | Cap Henry – Col Whiting –
about 1777 Sep 1 | || [blank] | 3 | [blank] || | [blank/ditto?] | Capt Brent _ Col Cushing –

* living witness declares it to be "within a few days of 5 months—

5. In what battles was he engaged? none –

6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Rutland Mastss. –

7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditionary evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? Traditionary - one a clergyman living witness certified to be credible - except the proof of the 2½ months service –

8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? correct

I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.

Sam J Potts
Examining Clerk.
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9036

Susanna Gates
N. H.
Act July 7th 38

Admd
[In?/M?] as
10.5
priv

$33.88 per an

T M Edwards Esqr
Keene
N. Hamp.
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STATE OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE.
[HILLSBOR]OUGH COUNTY SS.

Office of the Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for said County. April 2d 1855.

I hereby Certify, that at the date of the attestation hereto annexed, Charles Richardson was a Justice of the Peace in and for the County of Hillsborough and that GW Moor was Register of the Probate Court for said County in the said State, duly commissioned and constituted, and to their acts and attestations, as such, full faith and credit are and ought to be given, both in and out of Court, and that I believe the signature of said Justice to be genuine. [crossed out: And I further certify that the annexed deed is made, executed and acknowledged in accordance with the Laws of the State of New Hampshire.]

In testimony whereof, I have hereunto affixed the seal of the Court of Common Pleas, ad the date above written

[Pully?] Dodge Clerk
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I Jonas Flint of Windsor in the County of Hillsborough and State of New Hampshire of lawful age do testify and depose that I am well acquainted with Samuel Gates of Hancock in the county and State aforesaid, that he performed the services of a private soldier for the term of two months and a half, with me in the Revolutionary war, in the line of the Massachusetts Militia. to wit from the month of April A.D. 1777 in Capt Henrys Company –

Jn Flint

Hillsborough ss, June 26, 1832

There personally appearing the subscriber J. Flint and made oath by him subscribed is true –

Before me Jonas Hutchinson Justice Peace

I Andrew Wallace Clerk of the Superior Court of Judicature for the County of Hillsborough in the State of New Hampshire, certify that Jonas Hutchinson is a Justice of the Peace for said County of Hillsborough as above, and that the above signature, purporting to be his, is genuine.

In testimony whereof, I have hereunto affixed my seal of office, and subscribed my name this eighteenth day of September in the year of our Lord 1832

A. Wallace Clerk
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[top third, horizontal]
[illegible]

I hereby certify that the within named J. Flint according to the best of my knowledge is a credible witness & disinterested.

Jonas Hutchinson Justice Peace


[middle third, vertical]
The credibility of [illegible]


[bottom third, horizontal]
I Andrew Wallace, Clerk of the Superior Court of Judicature for the County of Hillsborough in the State of New Hampshire, certify that Jonas Hutchinson within and above named, is a Justice of the Peace for said County of Hillsborough, and that the foregoing signatures, purporting to be his, are genuine.

In testimony whereof, I have hereunto affixed my seal of Office, and subscribed my name this seventh day of January in the year of our Lord, 1833.

A. Wallace Clerk
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State of New Hampshire
Hillsborough County ss.

On the 22d day of December, 1832 personally appeared before me the undersigned a Justice of the peace within and for said county Samuel Gates of Hancock in said county who being duly sworn deposeth and saith that he is the same Samuel Gates who on the 30th day of August last [part?] before the Court of Probate then sitting at Francestown within and for said county on his oath made a declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress of June 7th 1832 – and that, to wit it is as stated in the deposition of Jonas Stone, that he was discharged from his four month's service in his said declaration mentioned a veryfied day before the term had expired, but having been discharged or permitted to go home on account of sickness and having as he believes drawn his full pay for the whole term he supposed he was considered as having served the term out according to the meaning and intent of his contract of enlistment, and therefore he stated in effect in his declaration that he was in the service till his time was out without considering it necessary or proper to except the five days aforesaid. He further deposeth that he cannot now state the exact number of days he was dishcarged before the full term had expired - but according the best of his recollection and belief it was not, at most, more, and he thinks it was less, than ten days.

Samuel Gates

Sworn and enclosed by this above named Samuel Gates, whom I certify to be a person of good character for veracity and integrity this 22d day of December, 1832

Before me

Titus Brown Justice of the Peace
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I Andrew Wallace, Clerk of the Superior Court of Judicature for the County of Hillsborough in the State of New Hampshire, certify that Titus Brown within named is a Justice of the Peace for said County of Hillsborough, and that the within signature, purporting to be his, is genuine.

In testimony whereof, I have hereunto affixed my seal of Office, and subscribed my name, this seventh day of January in the year of our Lord 1833.

A. Wallace Clerk
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8558
Samuel Gates

one of the witnesses state that he was discharged before his five months served expired– The [crossed out: witness] [illegible] claimant must explain this & state when he was discharged—

Titus Brown

[crossed out: C H Atheron]
Franceston
N H
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BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims, of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of Saml Gates which require further proof or explanation.

I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides? yes.

II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides? yes

III. If the applicant did not make the declaration in the county where he resides, is there any reason assigned for his not doing so? —

IV. Has the declarant mentioned the period or periods of the war when he served? yes—

V. * Has he mentioned with precision the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled? yes—

VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations? yes—

VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832? yes—

VIII. Has the Court given their opinion? yes—

IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate? yes

X. Is the Clerk's seal affixed? And if so, has it a device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal? yes—
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XI. Has the applicant obtained the evidence of a clergyman and another respectable citizen as to their belief respecting his age and the general belief in his neighborhood relative to his revolutionary service? yes—

XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it?

XIII. If the applicant has no documentary evidence, and has not obtained the testimony of at least one living witness, has he stated in his declaration that such proof cannot be had?

XIV. † If the applicant has produced a witness or witnesses as to his service, has the magistrate who administered the oath certified that he, she, or they are persons of credibility? yes except as to one period of service of ten & a half months —

XV. Does it appear from any of the papers that the witness was in such a situation, or of such an age, as to have a personal knowledge of the applicant's service? yes—

XVI. ‡ Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct? yes—

DVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And, if not, which of them is not so answered?


EXPLANATORY NOTES.

*QUERE V. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words:

"Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service, but according to the best of his recollection he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades: For [blank]  year [blank] months, and [blank] days, I served as a [blank] For [blank] months and [blank] days, I served as a [blank]; and for such service I claim a pension.
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It is important in all cases to determine with precision the period for which each applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable.

† QUERE XIV. Proof of Service.

In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses, who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimants entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the affidavits must be properly authenticated, as above directed.

‡ QUERE XVI. Mode of authenticating papers.

In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other paper authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the ends of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.
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STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE.
OFFICE OF SECRETARY OF STATE.

I JOSIAH STEVENS, JR. Secreatary of the State aforesaid, do hereby certify that Luke Woodbury is an acting Judge of the Court of Probate in and for the county of [blank] duly Commissioned and qualified; that his Commission was dated on the first day of January 1856 and will expire on the twenty sixth day of December 1870 and that his signature to the annexed instrument is genuine.

Given under my hand and the Seal of said State this third day of [May?] 18[63?]

Josiah Stevens Jr Secretary of State.
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3488
Declaration
of
Susannah Gates 1 years

$33.88

Please return to Thos M Edwars
Keene NH

H. H. Sylvester
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State of New Hampshire.
Office of Secretary of State.

I, Josiah Stevens Jr Secretary of the State aforesaid, do hereby certify that Luke Woodbury is an acting Justice of the Peace, in and for the County of Hillsborough duly Commissioned and qualified; that his Commission was dated on the twenty first day of May 1839 and will expire on the twenty first day of May 1844 and that his signature to the annexed instrument is genuine.

Given under my hand and the seal of said State  this 4th day of May 1843.

Josiah Stevens Jr Secretary of State.
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DECLARATION,
In order to obtain the benefits of the Act of Congress of the 3d March, 1843, granting pensions for one year to certain widows who have received pensions under the Act of July 7, 1838.

STATE OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE,
Hillsborough COUNTY, ss.

On this First day of Aprils 1843 personally appeared before me, a Justice of the Peace in and for the County of Hillsborough and State of New-Hampshire, Susannah Gates a resident of Hancock in the County of Hillsborough and State of New-Hampshire, aged Eighty four years, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on her oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the Act of Congress, passed on the 3d of March, 1843, granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary on War. That she is the widow of Samuel Gates Deceased who was a Private in the Revolution and a pensioner under the Act of June 7th 1832, on the New Hampshire List at the rate of $33.33 per annum. and served as she believes as Stated in his declaration under said act to which she refers. She believes herself Entitled to five years pay under the act of July 7th 1838. And has this day made her declaration under said act. That her husband the aforesaid Samuel Gates died on the twenty Eighth day of August A.D. 1838– She further declares that she is still his widow

Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written, Susannah Gates
Before me, Luke Woodbury Justice of the Peace.
I certify that the above declarent is is personally known to me

Luke Woodbury, Jus Peace
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We Joel Gates and Asa Washburn of Hancock in the county of Hilsborough and State of New Hampshire of lawful age depose and say that we were acquainted with Samuel Gates late of said  Hancock deceased.

That he was a Revolutionary pensioner That he died on the twenty Eight day of August A.D. 1838. That he left a widow (Susannah Gates who still survives and remains his widow

Joel Gates
Asa Washburn


State of New Hampshire
Hilsborough County, ss

April 1st 1843

Subscribed and sworn to before me Luke Woodbury Judge of Probate for said county

I Certify that the above deponants are credible persons

Luke Woodbury Judge of Probat[e]
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Susannah Gates

Act
3811

admitted

Luke Woodbury
Antrim
NH
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DECLARATION
In order to obtain the benefits of the Act of Congress of 2d February, 1848, entitled "An Act making further provision for surviving Widows and Soldiers of the Revolution.

STATE OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE.
County of Hillsborough ss.
ON THIS [twentyninth?] day of July 1848 personally appeared before the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, Susannah Gates a resident of Hancock in the County of Hillsborough aforesaid aged Ninety years, who, being first duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the Act of Congress, passed on the 2d February, 1848, granting pensions to Widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War: That she is the Widow of Samuel Gates who was a Private in the Army of the Revolution and a Pensioner under the act of June 7th 1832 She thinks, and she has no doubt he served as stated in his declaration for the purpose of procuring the same - that she has drawn a pension under act of Congress of June 17, 1844, of thirty three dollars and eighty eight cents per annum

She further declares that she is still a widow. Susannah Gates
Attest Elvira H. Gates.

Sworn and subscribed on the day and year above written—Before

Luke Woodbury Justice of the Peace.


I FURTHER CERTIFY, That the above Declarant is personally known to me.

Luke Woodbury Justice of the Peace.


State of New-Hampshire.
Hillsborough COUNTY, SS.

I, [Perley?] Dodge Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas, of the County and State aforesaid, do hereby certify that Luke Woodbury is a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, duly commissioned and qualified; that his commission was dated on the Twentieth day of May 1849 and will expire on the Nineteenth day of May 1849 and that his signature above written is genuine.

Given under my hand, and the seal of said County, this 24th day of July 1848

Perley Dodge CLERK.

Sold by John F. Brown, 171 Main-Street, Concord, N. H.
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J. Stones affidavit
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I Jonas Stone of Rutland in the County of Worcester in and State of Massachusetts, aged eighty years, do testify that I am well acquainted with Samuel Gates of Hancock in the County of Hillsboro, and State of New-Hampshire, who formerly and at the time of the War of the Revolution belonged to Rutland aforesaid– that he entered the service of the United States at Worcester in said county of Worcester in July 1776 and served with me in Capt William Gates' Company for the term of almost five months and was discharged on account of sickness a [very?]  five days short of said term of five months at a place called Courtland Manor State of New York in the last of November or first part of December 1776

Jonas Stone


State of Massachusetts
County of Worcester
ss.

On this twenty third day of August A.D. eighteen hundred thirty two personally appeared Jonas Stone who subscribed the above deposition, and made oath to the truth thereof – and I certify that the said Stone is a credible witness

Before me Rufus Putnam Justice of peace
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Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Worcester, ss.
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I Daniel Walker of Rutland in the County of Worcester and State of Massachusetts about 73 years of age, do testify that I am well acquainted with Samuel Gates of Hancock in the County of Hillsobro in State of New Hampshire, who formerly and at the time of the War of the Revolution resided at Rutland aforesaid – that he entered the service of the United States at Rutland aforesaid in the first part of September 1777 under Capt David Bent - and marched together with me to Bennington in the State of Vermont, [then onto?] the State of New York – that he [served?] with me in said Bent's Company in  Col. Cushing's Regiment, at Still water – Saratoga – Whiteplains & vicinity on the term of three months & until the first part of December 1777 when he was discharged from said service

Danl Walker


State of Massachusetts
County of Worcester
ss.

On this twenty third day of August A.D. 1832 There personally appeared Daniel Walker w ho subscribed the above deposition and made oath to the truth thereof —and further certify that the said Walker is a credible witness

Before me Rufus Putnam Justice of peace
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Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Worcester ss.

I Abijah Bigelow, Clerk of the Judicial Courts, holden within and for the County of Worcester, do hereby certify that Rufus Putnam, Esquire, before whom the foregoing affidavits of Jonas Stone and Daniel Walker were made and sworn to, is a Justice of the Peace, within and for the County of Worcester, and that his signatures thereto appear to me to be in his own proper hand writing.

In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the County Seal this sixth day of September in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty two.

Abijah Bigelow, Clerk
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Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Secretary's Office, July 18 1843

I hereby Certify, That, from an examination of the Books and Documents, relating to Military Services in the War of the Revolution, which remain in this Department, it appears that the name of Samuel Gates is borne upon the pay roll of Capt Wm. Henry in Col Whiting's regiment as a private from May 5th to July 5— 2 mos 8 days in R. I.

The name of Samuel Gates is also borne upon the pay roll of Capt David Bent, Col Cushing's regiment from Sept 5 to Nov 29. 1777 — 4 mos 5 days.

And I further Certify, That, before search made for evidence of said facts, the application hereto annexed was filed in this
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Office, in the form in which the same now appears; that the search was made by myself and my clerks alone; and that said application and the certificate above set forth, contain all the facts and circumstances which tend to satisfy me of the identity of the party described in the application with the individual who rendered the service.

In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto affixed the Seal of the Commonwealth, the date above written.

Jno. A. Bolles
Secretary of the Commonwealth.
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[vertical text]
Dec. 12 43

N.H.
Saml. Gates
[Hil?] Jones

7753 his
Gates 38
[at?] Jones
Sa Nr SG

[horizontal text]
Hon J. L. Edwards
Cammt of Pensions
Washington City
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Keene NH Decr 6th 1843

Sir

I sent to the pension [crossed out: office] Agency at Concord N.H. a power of Atty for the following persons & was inofmred by the Agent that he had recd no orders for paying there pensions –

Will you have the goodness to direct their payment & notify me where it is [done?]

The pensionrs are Susannah Gates, & Abigail Jones, both on the five years List

Respy Yours &c
Thomas M. Edwards
By A. C. Hatch
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9036
Susan Gates
[No8?]

let to H. H. Sylvester. June 17. 43

Act 7 July 1838
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6258

160 [ams?]
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No. 48665

ACT OF MARCH 3, 1855

Received April 9, 1855

Samuel Gates 
Rev. War

Warrant No. 6258-160[ss?]

Charles Richardson
Amherst
N. H.
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New-Hampshire, 3811–

Susannah Gates widow of Samuel Gates who was a private in the N. Hampshire line

Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 33 Dollars 88 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.

Certificate of Pension issued the 14- day of Decr. '43 and sent to H H Sylvester Present

[Act of March 3, 1843.]

Recorded in Book A
Vol. 1– Page 18


[page 2]
let. to T. M. Edwards
15 Decr. 1843–
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[page 1]
7753.

New Hampshire

Susannah Gates widow of Samuel Gates who was a pensioner under the Act of 8132 and who died on the 28th August 1828 of Hillsborough in the State of new. Hampshire who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain [blank] of the Regt. commanded by Co. Colman in the New. Hampshire line for 10 mo & 5 dy

Inscribed on the Roll of Concord at the rate of 33 Dollars & 88 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.

Certificate of Pension issued the 5th day of Oct. 1843. and sent to T. M. Edwards
Keene, N. H.

Total amount, $169.40.

[Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by Thomas Lumpkin. Clerk,
Book A. Vol. 1. Page 41.


[page 2]
Repd 7th Oct. 43
Re_ Reported 15 Decr. '43
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Rev WIDOW, &c.

[Fi]le No. 15900
Susannah Gates widow of Samuel Gates Pri Rev WAr

Act Feb 2d 48
[I]ndex: Vol. a, Page 264

[Arrangement of 1870.]