Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 22889, Henry Danforth, N.H.
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N H
Danforth, Henry
W.22889
Betsey
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Danforth, Henry
His name appears on a list of applicants
for invalid pension returned by the District
Court for the District of New Hampshire sub
mitted to the House of Representatives by the
Secretary of War on December 31, 1794, and
printed in the American State Papers, class 9,
page 138.
Rank Private
Regt. Col. Reed's
Disability: Wounded by a musket ball, which
remains lodged in his left shoulder,
When and where disabled: 1782, near Mohawk
river.
Residence: Northfield
To what pension entitled: One half
Remarks: Enlisted February 5, 1777 for the war;
on the rolls 1783
Evidence complete.
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17.340 R
Newhampshire
Henry Danforth
of Northfield in the state of N Hampshire
who was a private in the regiment commanded by
Colonel Read of the N Hampshire 
line, for the term of 3 years.
Inscribed on the Roll of New Hampshire
at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on
the 23 of April 1818
Certificate of Pension issued to the 24 of May 1820
and sent to the applicant, North
field, Rockingham Co. New 
Hampshire.
Arrears to 4th of March 1820. 22 mos 179.16
8/30+ 4/31
Semi-anl. all;ce ending 4 Sep 1820 48
$227.16
[Illegible] 84.50
{Revolutionary claim,
Act 18th March, 1818}
Am't Rec [illegible] pension 170.16
Am't Invalid do 89.58
Continue
89.58 $89.58
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Notification sent to the Clerk. 20 Sep 1820
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Henry Danforth's
Claim for a pension
1818
Private
Reeds New Hamp. Regt.
Feby. 1781 to Dec. 17th 1783
April 23, 1818
April [illegible} 26 days
Rejected
The Judge has not certified
to the reduced circumstances of the Applicant
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I Henry Danforth of Northfield in the
County of Rockingham in State of Newham
pshire [New Hampshire] testify to declare that in February 
1781 I Inlisted [enlisted] into the Continental Service
for the Town of Gilmantown from said State
for three years in the Army of the United States
in the revolutionary war against the
common Enemy - went into the company
commanded by Captain Caleb Robinson
in the Regiment commanded by Colonel
George Reed in Newhampshire [New Hampshire] line.  I joined
the Army at Newhampshire [New Hampshire] Village. I 
faithfully served as a Soldier in said service
from the time of my Inlistment [enlistment] as aforesaid
to the seventeenth day of December 
in 1783 at which time at Westpoint [West Point] I was
honorably discharged by Gen. [illegible] Jackson
which discharge I have lost.  I am now fifty
four years of age.  I am in reduced circum
stances in life.  I need the assistance of my
Country for support.  Henry Danforth
April 23, 1818  his X mark
State of Newhampshire [New Hampshire] Rockingham
April 23rd 1818Personally appear
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- ing the aforenamed Henry Danforth and
made oath to the truth of the foregoing decla-
ration by him subscribed before me
Hall Burgin} on of the Justices of the
Court of Commonplace
for the County of Rockingham
in the State of Newhampshire
Rockingham [illegible] State of Newhampshire
April 23 1818.  I the subscriber Henry
Danforth hereby relinquish from this date all Right
and Claim which I have to any pension
heretofore granted me from the United
States provided I am placed on the
pension list by virtue of a late law 
of Congress passed March 18th 1818
[illegible] Burgin.  Henry Danforth
his X mark
I hereby certify that it appears to my satisfaction
that the above named Henry Danforth did
serve in the revolutionary war against
the Common Enemy as he has stated in
his declaration by him.  Signed on the 
other side
Burgin{ a Judge of the Court
of Com. claims for the County
of Rockingham
By order of the Judge
Attest P. Chadwick Clerk of said Court
Allenstown Newhampshire
May 10th 1819. I hereby certify
that the above named Henry Danforth
is in reduced circumstances and need of assistance
from his Country for Support
Hall Burgin Judge as above
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I Morrill Shipherd of Canterbury in the County
of Rockingham and State of New Hampshire testify and say
the in the month of April 1781 I knew Henry Danforth
to pass muster at Amherst in the State from there
I knew him to go to the New Hampshire huts so called
in the State of New York and he was 
attached to Col. Reed's Regiment and I to Col. Dearborn
I have no paticular [particular] knowledge of him until the next
December or January following when I again knew
him in Albany in said Reed's Regiment
April 23rd 1818 Morrill Shepherd
Rockingham April 23 1818
Hall Burgin a Judge of the Court
of Common [illegible]
the County of Rockingham
in said State
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Henry Danforth,
Northfield, Rocking
ham Co. N. Hamp
17 340
Con
[illegible] 1020
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State of New Hampshire
Rockingham SS
On this Eighteenth day July 1820 personally appeared in open
court at Concord before John Harvey and
Hall Burgin, Esqrs. Justices of the Court of Common
Pleas for the said County of Rockingham, being a Court of Record for the said Coun
ty of Rockingham, having the power of fine and imprisonment, Henry Danforth
aged fifty six year, resident in Northfield, in
said county, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth, on his oath declare
that he served in the Revolutionary War as follows: viz that he enlisted in
the year 1787 in the Month of February for the term of three years 
into Captain Caleb Robinson's Company in the second New Hampshire
Regiment Commanded by Col George Reed and was discharged in the
Month of December 1783 at Constitution Island opposite West Point that
he was wounded in a skirmish with the Indians near Fort Hearkimer
That his original declaration made in order to obtain the pension of an
act of Congress passed the 18th Day of March 1818  before the Hon
Hall Burgin was dated on the 23 Day of April 1818 that he has
not received a pension under the said act.
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 gitt, 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 provision of an Act of Congress, entitled
"An Act to provide for certain persons engaged in 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 of 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. My occupation is that of a
farmer not of sufficient ability to do
more than half [illegible] many labour  Have
in family residing with me my wife aged forty four years who is
all the time sick and one daughter Mabelable aged 16 years
Their capacity to contribute to their support is nothing but what arrives from
their labour
Henry Danforth
his X mark
Witness P. Chadwick
Sworn to and declared at Concord on the eighteenth day of July 1820
John Harvey
Hall Burgin Justice of the Court
[seal in lower left corner with N in the center]
I, Peter Chadwick, Clerk of the Court of Com
mon Pleas for the County of Rockingham
do certify that the foregoing oath
and schedule thereto annexed, are truely copied from the
record of the said court; and I do further certify that it is the
opinion if the said court that the total amount in value of the
property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule is 22
dollars and 76 cents.  In the testimony whereof, I have
hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said court, on
this [illegible] day of July, 1820
P. Chadwick Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas
for the county of Rockingham
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Schedule
Containing the whole estate and income of Henry Danforth
(his necessary clothing and bedding excepted,) by him subscribed,
exhibited to the Court of Common Pleas for the County of Rockingham, on the
Eighteenth day of July 1820, and annexed to his
oath, viz.
One room shell of a house standing
on the Highway apprized at 15.00
One cracked three pail kettle 50
1 Dish kettle broken 201-6 quart pot [illegible] 70
3 old chairs 37
1 Tea kettle Broken 20 [cents symbol] 2 old table, 50  70
1 frying pan 33 1 narrow [illegible] 1.50  1.83
1 Syth rigging 1.00
1 feri Shovel Hongs Hong tramels  75
1 flat iron 33 Crockery mane 50   83
Brown mane 33 1 chest 25  58
1 chest of 1 wollen wheel 25  25
1 wash tub  25
$22.70 [1/2]
I am justly owing fifteen dollars and have
no means of paying it except by the above
property my pension
Henry Danforth
his X mark
Witness P Chadwick
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1735
New Hampshire Concord
Betsey Danforth
widow of Henry Danforth
who served in the Revolutionary
warm as a private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of
80 Dollars
Cents per annum to commence on 
the 4th day of March, 1848
Certificate of Pension issued the
2nd day of August 1848
and sent to 
Wm. West
Concord
N H
Recorded on the Roll of Pensioners under act
February 2, 1848, Page 69 Vol. 1
[ the word Reported written on the right had side of the document]
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Betsey Danforth
V 829
Betsey Danforth
Wid of Henry
N H Act 7 July 38
Married 1785
died 1830
Allaw $80 per ann
[stamp or seal at the bottom of the page]
Wm West
Concord
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Declaration
In order to obtain the Benefit of the Acts of Congress of
the 7th July 1838, entitled " an Act of grantury half pay and pensions
to certain widows
State of New Hampshire
Mearwock (not sure what the next word is)
on this ninth day of August 1838
Personally appears before me Aaron Whittemore Justice
of the court of Common Pleas in and for the county of State aforesaid,
Betsy Danforth, a resident of Northfield
in the County and State aforesaid, Aged 71 years, who first being
duly sworn, according law doth on her oath, make the
provision made by the Act of Congress pursue 7th July 1838
entitled " an act granting half pay and pensions to certain
widows.
That she is the widow of Henry Danforth
who was a private in the army of the revolution
that he served according to her best knowledge
and belief more than three years in the service of the
United States in the New Hampshire continal line
who was a pensioner unter the Act of Congress
passed 18th March, 1818 at ninety  dollars per annum (intended under Rockingham County)
For proof of service reference will be had of
the war office produced when he obtained his certificate
She further declares she was married to the
said Henry Danforth of Northfield the seventeenth day of December,
AD 1785 as will more fully appear by proof here to annexed
That her husband the aforesaid Henry
Danforth died February 4th 1830
That she was not married to him (her aforesaid
husband) prior to his leaving the service, but the marriage
took place previous to the first day of January seventeen hundred
and ninety four [illegible] the time above stated
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Her home, prior to his leaving the service, but the marriage
took place previous to the first day of January Seventeen hundred
and ninety four Viz at the time above stated.
She further declares she was never afterwards
Married, and still continues a widow.-  
                                                         (signed) Betsy Danforth herXmark
Witness Wm. West
Sworn to and subscribed the day and
year above written before me
-Aaron Whittemore, Justice of Court of Common Pleas for the County of Merrimack & State of N.H.

I certify that the above declaration was taken at the residence of
the above named Betsy Danforth, she being unable to appear
in Court from bodily infirmity, that she is a credible
Person whose statements are entitled to full credit.
Aaron Whittemore Justice of the Peace

State of New Hampshire
Secretary of States Office
I hereby certify that the
above named Aaron Whittemore is a
Justice of the court of common pleas in
and for the County of Merrimack and Aaron Whittemore is a
Justice of the Peace in and for the County of Merrimack and is
duly qualified, his signature as such is genuine.

In testimony whereof I have this
twenty third day of August Anno Domini 1838 caused
the seal of the State to be hereunto affixed.
Jno. Whipple Depy. Secy.
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O.W. & N. Division
W. 22889 Department of the Interior
Bureau of Pensions,  M.E.C.
Washington, D.C., July 1, 1895
Madam:
In reply to your request for a statement of the military history
of Henry Danforth 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 the Bureau.
Dates of Enlistment of Appointment │Length of Service │Rank │Officers Under Whom Service Was Rendered │State
Feb. 1781 │ 3 yrs. │Pvt. │Caleb Robinson │George Reid │N. H.
Battles engaged in, Skirmishes with Indians, in one of which he was wounded.
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Gilmanton, N. H.
Date of application for pension, April 23, 1818
Residence at date of application, Northfield, N. H. 
Age at date of application, fifty four years.
Remarks: Married Betsey Handcock, Dec. 17, 1785, and died Feb. 4, 1830.
Mrs. Florence D. Stamp, Very respectfully,
Adams B.,  Commissioner
Monroe Co. N.Y.
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Rev
Widow, &c.
File No.  22889
Betsey Danforth
wid of
Henry Danforth
Priv Rev War
Act: Feb 2nd 1/48
Index: Vol. A Page 172
[Arrangement of 1870]
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July 1/95 Hist. to Mrs. Florence
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Henry Danforth. His bonus  [illegible]
(script down the side reads as follows)
Henry Danforth certified
Reid April 14 1803
[modern printing] Danforth, Henry
(N.H.) W 22889
[upside down]
Original Certificate
[signed] Wm. Gardner
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Henry Danforth. His bonus [illegible]
(script down the side reads as follows)
Henry Danforth certified
Reid April 14 1803
[modern printing] Danforth, Henry
(N.H.) W 22889
[upside down]
Original Certificate
[signed] Wm. Gardner
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District of New Hampshire
This certifies that [ilegible] of a commission from
Edward St. Joe, Livermore, Esq. Attorney of the United
States, for the District of New Hampshire
We the subscribers have examined Henry Danforth
of the [illegible] District, who is an Invalid in consequence of a
wound received in the Service of the United State s and
have made report relative to the degree of his disability
Peter Green, Jr.  
John Thorndike Physicians and Surgeons
Concord July 9th 1794
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1. 4 67
Concord New Hampshire
Betsey Danforth
widow of Henry Danforth
who was a pensioner under the Act of 1818
and who died on the 4th February 1830
of Merrimack Co. in the State of N. H.
who was a Private in the Company commanded
by Captain of the Regt. Commanded
by Col. Read in the N. H. 
line for 3 years
Inscribed on the Roll of Concord N. H.
at the rate of 80 dollars  Cents per annum
to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836
Certificate of Pension issued the 22 day of Dec.
1838 and sent
Wm. West, Concord, N. H.
Arrears to the 4th of Sept. 1838 $200.00
Semi annual allowance ending 4 Mar 40.00
$240.00
Act July 7, 1838
Recorded by D. H. Addison Clerk,
Book A Vo. 1st Page 38
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1532
New Hampshire Con
Betsey Danforth
widow of Henry Danforth
who was a Private
in the N. H. line 
for 3 years
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 
80 Dollars
Cents per annum, to commence on
the 4th day of March, 1843
Certificate of Pension issued the
25th day of August, 1843
and sent to 
Wm. West
Concord
N. H.
Act of March 3, 1843
Recorded in Book A
Vol. 1  Page 15
[handwritten note on right side]
Rept Aug 25
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1735
New Hampshire Concord
[note on right side of page] 1884 Oct 8 Mr. J. D. Gilmore
with history
Betsey Danforth
widow of
Henry Danforth
who served in the Revolutionary
N. H.
as a private increased
[illegible] $80 per annum
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of
96 Dollars 00
Cents per annum, to commence on
the first day of July 1848
Certificate of Pension issued the
20 day of March
and sent to
William West
Concord 
New Hampshire
Recorded on the Ross of Pensioners under act
February 2, 1848, Page 69 Vol. 1
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[illegible in upper right corner]
Admitted
Wm. West
Concord
N. H.
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Declaration
In order to obtain the benefits of the Act of Congress of 2 February,
1848 entitled "An Act Making further provision for Surviving
Widows and Soldiers of the Revolution
State of New Hampshire
Merrimack County [illegible]
On this 15th day of August
1848 personally appeared before the [illegible] Justice
of the Peace in and for said County Betsy Danforth
resident of Northfield in the County of Merrimack aged
81 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 2nd day of February 1848 granting
pensions to Widows of the Persons who served during the
Revolutionary War:
That she is the widow of Henry
Danforth who was a private during the Revo
lution in the New Hampshire line
That she was a pensioner under the Act of Congress of 7 July
1838 which she received at the rate of $80 per annum
[illegible] further [illegible] the case, reference may be had to her former papers filed at the war office.
She further declares that she is still a widow
Witness M.  [illegible] Betsy Danforth
Her mark
Sworn and subscribed on the day and year above written
Before
Wm West Justice of the Peace
I further certify that the above declarent is personally known to me.
Wm. West Justice of the Peace
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Moses Danforths
Deposition
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I Moses Danforth of Northfield in the County
of Rockingham in the state of New Hampshire
declare upon oath that I entered the service
of the United States in May 1785 and continued 
to serve in the Revolutionary war until Decem
ber 1783 and that I am on the [illegible] Roll of the
United States under the act of Congress of the 18th of March
1818 also that I well remember Henry Danforth
of Colonel Reads Regiment who entered the service
about the same time with myself and continued
faithfully to serve them until the last of the
year 1783
Moses Danforth
His Mark X
State of New Hampshire September 6th 1819
Rockingham Co.
Personally came before Mr. Moses Danforth
the subscriber of the above Deposition and made
Solemn Oath that it contained the truth
and nothing but the truth.
Charles Glidden Justice of the Peace
I Certify that Moses Danforth is a man of
Truth
Charles Glidden Justice of the Peace
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Robert B. Wilkins,
affidavit in
the case of Henry
Danforth claim
for a pension
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I Robert B. Wilkins of Concord in the County of Rockingham
in the State of New Hampshire on oath declare that I was
a Lieutenant in the 2nd New Hampshire Reg.t in the continental 
Revolutionary Army, Commanded by Col. George Reid
and was personally acquainted
with Henry Danforth, who enlisted as a Soldier
for three years, the latter part of May or forepart of
June1781 in said 2nd Reg.t and continued
faithfully to serve as a soldier aforesaid in the
Reg.t aforesaid until July 1783 when I
retired from the service and left said
Danforth during duty in the field
I do not recollect what company said Henry belonged
to or was returned in and I further
Declare that Henry Danforth now of Said
County of Rockingham is the very man 
which did the Service above stated.
Rob.t B. Wilkins
State of New Hampshire Concord October29th 1819
Rockingham Co.
Be it known that in this twenty
ninth day of October A. D. 1819 before me Joseph
Low, Notary Public in aforesaid State, personally
appeared Robert B. Wilkins, and made solemn oath
that the above declaration by him subscribed
is just and true. In testimony whereof I have hereunto
set my hand and affixed my Notarial
Seal at Concord in the County and 
State aforesaid on the day aforesaid
Joseph Low, Notary Public
I certify that the above deponent is a creditable witness
Joseph Low Notary Public
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William Glines, affidavit
in the case of Henry
Danforth's claim
for a pension
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I William Glines of Andover in the County of
Hillsborough in the State of New Hampshire
declare upon oath that I entered the service of the
United States in May 1781 & continued to serve in
the Revolutionary War until December 1783, & that
I am on the pension Roll of the United States
under the act of Congress of the 18th of March 1818,
Also that I well remember Henry Danforth of
Colonel Reads Regiment, who entered the service about
the same time with myself & continued faithfully
to serve therein untill the last of the
year 1783 -
William Glines

State of New Hampshire
Rockingham ss
Concord September 4th 1819
Be it known that on this fourth
day of September A.D. 1819 personally appeared
William Glines, & made solemn oath that the
above affidavit by him subscribed
is just & true-

In Testimony Whereof I have
hereunto set my hand and
affixed my Notarial Seal at
Concord in the County & State
aforesaid on the day aforesaid-
Joseph Law, Notary Public
I certify that the above deponent is a credible person.
Joseph Law. Not. Pub.
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State of New Hampshire
Merrimack Ss { Town Clerks Northfield Office August 10th 1838
I Enos Hoit Depose and say I hold the office of Town Clerk for the Town of Northfield in the County and State aforesaid and further testify that I have this day examined the records of said Town and cannot find any record of marriage of Henry Danforth and Betsy Handcock.
and further testify that no marriage and recorded in said Town Books. by Thomas Gilman up to the year Seventeen hundred and ninety five --
Enos Hoyt
Merrimack Ss August 10, 1838 } Sworn to before me,
Aaron Whittemore Justice of the Peace
I certify that Enos Hoit who has signed the above is a credible Person whose statements are entitled to full credit.
Aaron Whittemore Justice of the Peace
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Marriage of Betsy Danforth
[ mark underneath]
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I Mary Blanchard a resident of Northfield in the County
of Merrimack and State of New Hampshire, Aged 89 years
certify that I was well acquainted with
Henry Danforth and Betsy Handcock of Northfield
for many years before and after they were married
and further testify that I was at the wedding
of Henry Danforth and Betsy Handcock and saw them
lawfully joined in marriage by Thomas
Gilman, on or about the seventeenth day of
December seventeen hundred and eighty five
Cannot state the exact day of the month but know
in 1785
Mary Blanchard
Her mark X
State of New Hampshire
Merrimack [illegible] August 10th 1838
Personally appeared Mary Blanchard who
has signed the above affidavit and made oath that the
above is true before me.
Aaron Whittemore Justice of the Peace
I certify that Mary Blanchard who has signed the
above affidavit is a credible Person whose Statements
are entitled to full credit.
Aaron Whittemore Justice of the Peace
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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
Merrimack County
On this seventeenth day of March 1843 Personally appeared before
William West, a Justice of the Peace in and for the County and
State aforesaid, Betsy Danforth, a resident of Franklin in the
County of Merrimack and State aforesaid, aged 76 years, who being first July
sworn, according to law, doth on her oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefits of the
persons who served during the Revolutionary War.
That she is the widow of Henry Danforth who was a private
during the Revolution in the New. Hampshire line
That she was a pensioner under the act of 7th July, 1838, which she received at the rate of Eighty
dollars cents [cents crossed out] per annum,
[illegible] She further declares that she is still a widow. 
Betsy Danforth her mark X
Betsy Danforth [handwritten underneath]
Wm. West, Justice of the Peace
I certify that the above named declarant is personally
known to me, That she is a credible witness, whose
statements are entitled to full credit.
Wm. West, Jus Peace
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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 William West is an acting Justice of the Peace,
in and for the County of Merrimack duly Commissioned and
qualified; that his Commission was dated on the eighteenth day of
June 1840 and will expire on the Eighteenth day of
June 1845 and that his signature to the annexed instrument
is genuine
Given under my hand and the seal of said State this first
day of June 1848
Josiah Stevens,Jr. Secretary of State
[rubbing of a state seal underneath]
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STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
Secretary of State's Office
I, John Hadley, Secretary of State aforesiad
do hereby certify that William West is an acting
Justice of the Peace in and for the County of Mer
rimack culy commissioned and qualified, and duly authorized
by the Laws of said State to administer Oaths, take the ac
knowledgment of Deed, etc. His Comission was dated on
the 25th day of June 1850 and will expire
on the 25th day of June 1855.
Give under my hand and the Seal of the State,
this seventh day of March 1851.
John L. Hadley, [underlined] Secretary of State
[rubbing of the state seal]
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State of New Hampshire
Merrimack [illegible]
Before me
William West a Justice of the Peace for
the County Merrimack in the State of New H
ampshire, personally appeared
Betsey Danforth and
on oath, made the following declaration, in
order to obtain the benefit of the Joint Resolution
of the first of July 1848.  That she is the widow
of Henry Danforth, who was a Pensioner under
the Act of 18th March 1818, at Ninety six Dollars
per annum. That she has received a pension under
the Act of 7th July 1838 and 2nd February 1848 at the
rate of Eighty Dollars per annum, and she asks and incr
ease of her pension to the same amount received by her husband
with arrearages.
Sworn to and Subscribed this 7th day of March 1851
Betsey Danforth her mark X
Before me Wm. West Justice of the Peace 
I certify that Betsey Danforth, above named is personally known to me,
to be the person she represents herself to be, and is a creditable person,
Wm. West Justice of the Peace
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State of New Hampshire
I Rendall O. Peabody a resident of Franklin in the county

and the state aforesaid of lawfull age
testify and say that I
have been well acquainted with Betsy Danforth a
resident of Northfield widow of Henry Danforth
who had made application for the benefit of the Act of Congress
of 7th July 1838, for certain widows.
before and since the death of
her husband, and know she has never since married
and still remains a widow
Rendall O. Peabody
Merrimack Sworn to and Subscribed before me
October 8th 1838
S. D. Bell Justice of the Peace
I certify that the above named Rendall O. Peabody
is a credible Person whose Statement and entitled to credit
S. D. Bell Justice of the Peace
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Concord N. H. June 2nd 1843
Sir
I herewith transmit to the Department
the Declaration of 
Betsy Danforth, widow of
Henry Danforth, for a pension under the Act of Congress
of 3 March 1843
When examined please to return
the result to me, at Concord N. H. P. Office
I am very 
respectfully your
Ob Servant
Hon. J. L. Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions   Wm. West and for Claimant
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Betsy Danforth
Payment to be made at Concord by
Isaac Hill Esq.
Agent for paying Pensioners, in the 
Agency of New Hampshire
Payable on the 4th September and 4th 
March
Recorded in the Pension Office on the
Roll of Pensioners under act February
2d, 1848, Page 69 Vol. 1
[illegible signature] Clerk.
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War Department
Widow's Pension
Betsy Danforth widow of Henry Danforth, who was a Private in the revolutionary war, is inscribed on the pension list at the rate of Eighty dollars per annum, commencing on the 4th of March 1848, and continuing for life, unless she should again marry; in which case the Pension is not payable after the time of such marriage. 
Given at the War Office of the United States this 23 day of September, one thousand eight hundred and forty eight.
J.Y. Mason
Acting Secretary of War
Examined and Countersigned, 
J.L. Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions, 
By F.S. Evans
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Concord N. H. August 18th 1848
Sir,
I herewith transmit to the Department for
the benefit of the Act of 2 February, the Declaration of
Betsy Danforth widow of
Henry Danforth [illegible] of New Hampshire
When examined, please to return the
result to me at Concord N. H. 
I am very
Respectfully your
Obt. Sevt.
Wm. West Attorney for the Claimant
[Illegible signature] Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington D. C.
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Concord N. H. March 8th 1851
Sir
I herewith transmit to the Department
of War the declaration of
Betsey Danforth, widow
of Henry Danforth, for an increase and
arrearages of her pension under the Joint
Resolution of the first of July 1848
When examined please to return
the result to me at Concord N. H. Post
Office
I am very
Respectfully your
Obt. Servt.
Hon. James E. Heath Wm West Attorney for Claimant
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington D. C.
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[handwritten letters at the top of the page] P D not 
Adams B Monroe Co. New York
June 14 1895
Officer in charge of the Old Army
and Navy Division
Dear Sir
Will you kindly give me
the military record of
Henry Danforth of Rockingham Co.
New Hampshire whose pension began
1795
and oblige 
yours truly
(Mrs) Florence D. Stamp