Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 4,187, Asa Grandey, Mass. N.H.
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(3-1776)
SERVICE|[blank]|NUMBER
Mass.|Grandey or Grandy, Asa|R. 4,187
N.H.|Sarah
CONTENTS
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18.971
New York
Asa Grandy of Essex C'y in the State of New York who was a Private in the Comp'y commanded by Captain Keith of the Regiment commanded by Colonel Jackson in the Mass. line for the term of '77. War
Inscribed on the Roll of New York at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 6th of May 1823
Certificate of Pension issued the 20 of May 1823 and Sent to G. Stow Esq'r, Elizabethtown, New York
Arrears to the 4th of [blank]
Semi anl. all'ce ending 4 Sept 1823 31.76
$31.76
3 mo 26/31
8 4/30
26
6.70
1.6/$31.76
{Revolutionary claim, Acts March 18, 1818, and May 1, 1820. & March 1, 1823.}
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See letter 21 Augt 1828 to G. Stow Esq'r Elizabeth C.H. N. York
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Asa Grandy
Mass line
Col'o M. Jackson
Capt Keith's Compy
March 5, 1778 - War
desert'd 1 April 1780
The claim will not be admitted, unless the applicant adduces proof of having been honorably discharged
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I certify that the within named Asa Grandy is poor & needs the assistance applied for - E. Hoyt, Judge
Asa Grandy's case
Evidence taken by me Ezra Hoyt Esqr. Judge of the County Court within and for the County of Addison on application of Asa Grandy of Addison in said County of Addison to be placed on the pension list of the United States in pursuance of an act of Congress entitled "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the Revolutionary war" passed March 18, 1818 he having served in the war of the Revolution against the common enemy for more than nine months on the continental establishment as a private soldier and by reason of his reduced circumstances in life is in need of assistance from his Country for support. 
The said Asa Grandy aged sixty two years being duly sworn deposes and says that some time in the year 1775 or 1776 to the best of his  recollection he enlisted as a private soldier into Capt. Jacob Hine's (Hinds') Company, Col'o Reed's Reg't of the ['Massachusetts' crossed out] New Hampshire line for one year, and that he faithfully served the time of his engagement against the common enemy as a private soldier when he was honorable discharged - And afterwards in the year 1776 or 1777 to the best of his recollection he enlisted as a private older into Capt. Keith's Company, Col'o Michael Jackson's Reg't in the Massachusetts line, and afterwards before his time expired the previous time he cannot say he enlisted during the war, into Capt. Jackson's Company of Col'o Jackson's Reg't afrs'd, and some time afterward he was transfered to Cap't Burnham's Company of the same Reg't. And he further says that during the whole term of his engagement he did his duty faithfully against the common enemy as a private soldier, and at the close of the war he was honorably discharged by Gen'l Washington at Newburgh
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or the North River in the State of New York. And he further says that he always believed he was on the continental establishment - And he further says that in the year 1785 or 86, to the best of his recollection he gave his original discharge to a man by the name of Brewer who he believes is long since dead to receive his final settlement notes, who lost it as said Brewer informed him - And that by reason of his reduced circumstances in life he is need of assistance from his Country for support - and that he was in the battle of Monmouth, and that he has no other evidence now in his power of his said services - 
/s/Asa Grandy
State of Vermont
Addison County ss} Sworn and subscribed before me this 24th day of April AD 1818
/s/Ezra Hoyt Judge
I Ezra Hoyt Esq Judge of the County Court within and for the County of Addison as aforesaid do certify that it appears to my satisfaction that the said Asa Grandy did serve in the Revolutionary war as stated in the preceding affidavit against the common enemy; And I now transmit the proceedings and testimony taken and had before me to the Secretary of the Department of War pursuant to the directions of the aforementioned act of Congress 
In testimony whereof I have set my hand & caused the seal of our said County Court to be hereunto affixed this 24th day of April AD 1818 - 
/s/Ezra Hoyt Judge
State of Vermont
Addison County ss} I, Sam'l Swift Clerk of the County Court for said county, do certify that, Ezra Hoyt, who has taken & certified the foregoing evidence was at the date thereof a Judge of said Court & his name thereto is his own proper signature. 
[court seal affixed] In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of our Court this 24th April 1818. 
/s/Sam'l Swift Clerk.
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And the said Asa Grandy being duly sworn further deposes and says that some time in the year 1778 or 1779 as he now believes the precise time he cannot now say, but was during the time he was attached to Capt. Jackson's Comp'y and before his transfer to Capt. Burnham's Comp'y he received a furlough from the commanding officer at West Point where he now believes was Gen'l Washington's for the term of sixty days as he now believes, and before the term expired. he was taken sick and was unable to return to duty for some thing like five or six months, when he voluntarily returned and joined his company then stationed near Dobb's ferry, and his officers after learning the cause of his absence received him without inflicting any punishment on him whatever - And after that time he continued in said Reg't commanded by Col'o Jackson until the close of the War, which was as he now fully believes as much as two years and a half doing his duty faithfully against the common enemy when he was Honorably discharged by Gen'l Washington as before stated. All the above facts he fully believes will appear by refering to the Rolls of said Reg't. And he further says that on his return to camp after his absence as afrs'd he understood that he had been returned a deserter, but not considering that of any importance as sickness was the cause of his absence, and he having been received by his officers without punishment, and having served as much as thirty months after, and at the close of the War having also received an honorable discharge, was the reason of his not stating the above facts to Judge Hoyt at the time he made his declaration before him on the 24th day of April AD 1818 in order
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to obtain his pension in pursuance of the act of Congress passed March 18, 1818 entitled "an act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States during the Revolutionary War"  - 
/s/Asa Grandey
State of Vermont
City of Vergennes ss} Sworn and subscribed before this twenty Eighth day of September AD. one thousand Eight hundred & nineteen
[city seal affixed] In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said City of Vergennes the day & year aforesaid
/s/David Edmond Mayor of the City of Vergennes.
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State of New York
County of Essex} On this sixth day of May 1823 personally appeared in open Court in the Court of Common Pleas of the said County of Essex & being a Court of record for the said County Asa Grandy named in the annexed declaration a resident & inhabitant of the town of Westport in the said County & aged sixty six years who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the provision made by the acts of Congress of the 18th March 1818 & the first of May 1820 - that he the said Asa in 1775 or 1776 enlisted as a private soldier in Captain Jacob Hines' company, Col'o Reed's regiment in the New Hampshire line of troops for one year & that he faithfully served out the term of his said enlistment & was honorably discharged - that in the year 1776 or 1777 he enlisted for the term of three years in Capt. Kieth's (Keith) company of infantry in Col. Michael Jackson's regiment in the Massachusetts line of troops & faithfully served therein until he enlisted for during the war into Capt. Jackson's company in Col. Jackson's regiment aforesaid - that he was afterwards transferred to Captain Burnham's company of the same regiment - that excepting the period of his sickness & the time he was absent on furlough he did his duty faithfully serving against the Common enemy as a private soldier until the close of the war when he was honorably discharged by general Washington at Newburgh in the State of New York & that his original declaration was made
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& taken at the time it bears date & hereto annexed & that he has no other evidence in his power than the depositions hereto annexed of his aforesaid services & discharge. 
And I do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18th day of March 1818 & that I have not since that time by gift sale or in any manner disposed of my property or any part thereof with intent thereby so to diminish it as to bring myself within the provisions of an act  of Congress entitled an act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land, & naval service of the United States in the revolutionary War passed on the 18th day of March 1818 & that I have not nor has any person in trust for me any property or security, contracts or debts due to me nor have I any income other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed & by me subscribed to wit:
1 Table - 1 Chest - 7 Chairs - 3 pails - 1 bake kettle - 1 tea kettle - 2 spiders - 1 fire shovel - 1 Ax 1 scythe - 1 Sickle - 3 Tubs - 1 barrel - 1 bed stand 4 plates - 1 Mug - 3 bottles - 6 spoons - 5 knives & forks 2 jugs - 1 Cream Cup - 1 Sugar bowl - 2 half pint tumblers - 3 baskets - 1 flat iron - 1 trammel - 1 earthen pot - 1 tunnel - & one hog.
There are no debts due to me as I can recollect of any nature whatever & I owe to different individuals about forty dollars 
And the said Asa Grandy further on oath as aforesaid says, & declares that his family consists of three persons - himself - his wife Sarah Grandy aged sixty two years very infirm of health, the asthma rendering her unable to labor & support herself - &
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his grand-daughter Livonia Grandy aged Eleven years, healthy & able to support herself - that as to himself he is as healthy as persons of his age commonly are but has the infirmities common to advanced life - & is able by dint of industry to support himself though unable to support his family comfortably
(signed) Asa Grandy
Sworn to & declared on the 6th day of May 1823 in open Court before} /s/Ashley Pond Clerk 
State of New York
County of Essex ss. I Ashley Pond Esq'r Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas held in & for the County of Essex in the said State do hereby certify that the foregoing oath & the schedule thereto annexed are truly copied from the records of the said Court that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule is fifty dollars & no more. 
[court seal affixed] In testimony whereof I have hereto set my hand & affixed the seal of said Court on this ninth day of May one thousand eight hundred & Twenty three
/s/Ashley Pond Clerk
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State of New York
County of Essex SS - 
On this 11th day of March 1845 personally appeared before me the undersigned Justice of the Peace in and for the county aforesaid Sarah Grandy a resident of the town of Essex in said County aged Eighty Five years, who being first duly sworn according to Law doth on her said oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed July 4 - 1836 and the act explanatory of said Act passed March 3, 1837 and the other acts and resolutions of Congress in relation thereto. that she was married to Asa Grandy who was a Soldier in the War of the Revolution and drew a Pension under the Act of Congress of 1818 or 1823 that she has no Documentary evidence of his services, nor does she recollect the names of any officers under whom he served or the services he performed. 
that he was placed on the Pension list roll of the New York Agency, at the rate of Eight Dollars per month, and drew his Pension up to March 1844 for Proof of his services reference may be had to the evidence furnished by him now on file in the War Office and also to his Pension Certificate which was surrendered by her at the Albany Agency for the purpose of drawing the arrears of his Pension from his last drawing to the time of his death, She further declares that she was Married to the said Asa Grandy
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in the Town of Claremont County of Sullivan and State of Newhampshire sometime in the month of September of the year (1784) seventeen hundred and Eighty four by a Mr. Stevens who was then a Justice of the Peace in the said town of Claremont and whose Christian name she does not remember. that she has no record or certificate of her marriage and knows of none existing and does not know of any person living who was present at her marrying
that all the evidence of her said marriage which she is able to procure is hereunto annexed that her husband the afforesaid Asa Grandy Died at the County Poor House in the said County of Essex on the 12th day of June 1844 and that she has  not since intermarried but still remains the widow of the said Asa Grandy Deceased, as will more fully appear by refference to the proof hereto annexed. 
/s/X her mark Sarah Grandy
Sworn and Subscribed on the day and  year first above written before me
/s/Daniel Safford Justice of the Peace 
Witness /s/J. G. Livingston
State of New York
Essex County} ss. I Daniel Safford Esq the Justice before whom the foregoing declaration was taken do certify that the above named Sarah Grandy is unable to appear in a court of Record on account of old age and bodily infirmity and that she was unable to write her name and that I the Justice wrote her name for her in the presence of the subscribing witness 
/s/Daniel Safford Justice of the Peace}
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State of New York
Essex County} ss
Weston Shattuck of Essex being duly sworn says that he was well acquainted with Asa Grandy and that the said Asa Grandy Died at the Essex County Poor House on the 12th day of June 1844. that he is also acquainted with Sarah Grandy widow of the said Asa Grandy Deceased that the still remains a widow and has not intermarried since the Death of her said husband.
/s/Weston Shattuck
Subscribed and sworn to before me the 11th day of March 1845
/s/Daniel Safford Justice of the Peace}
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['Acts of July 14, 1862, and March 3, 1873.' crossed out]
4187
P.O. [blank]
Sarah Grandy
Service: [blank]
Enlisted: [blank], 18[blank].
Discharged: REJECTED, 18[blank].
Application filed: [blank], 18[blank].
Alleges: [blank]
Re-enlisted: [blank]
Attorney: [blank]
P.O. [blank]
[blank] Recognized. [blank] Contract.
[blank] Cert. of Dis. searched for [blank], 18[blank].
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No 6416
Sarah Grandy
NY
Let to E. J. Cuyler May '45
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Asa Grandy on final settlement
Vol. 3 Page 41 - $11.46
  "  45. 57.21
  "  49  80.00
  "  53  40.00
Rec'd Bounty Land 1793
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free
Hon. J. C. Calhoun
Secretary of War 
or Chief Clerk in the Pension Office
Washington D.C.
Pension business
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[handwritten letter]
Elizabethtown, Essex County, New York
May 9, 1823

Sir:
Mr. Grandy having supplied the deficiencies pointed out by your department, I return his papers. 
Be pleased to forward his certificate to me as soon as may suit your convenience
I am very respectfully Your ob't Ser't.
/s/G. Stow
J. C. Calhoun 
Sec'y of War
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[addressed envelope]
E Town
Mar 13th} Free
[margin notes: 6416
Mar 19 1845
OM. 
Sarah Grandy, July 4, 1836.]
Col. James L. Edwards. 
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington D.C.
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[handwritten letter]
Elizabethtown Essex County
New York march 13/45

J. L. Edwards 
Com'r of Pensions
Dr Sir, Enclosed I send the Declaration proof &c of Widow Sarah Grandy for a Pension 
Should all be satisfactory please forward her Certificate to me - 
Respectfully Your Obt Serv't
/s/Edw'd J. Cuyler
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R'd March 19, 1845.
No. 6416
Sarah Grandy 
widow of Asa 
NY 
act 4 July 1836
Rejected ['husb. died' crossed out]
married after the conclusion of the War.
4187
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State of New York
County of Essex ss} I Edmund F. Williams Clerk of the County of Essex and Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the said County do hereby Certify that Daniel Safford Esquire before whom the annexed declaration was made and who took the acknowledgment of the same and who signed the foregoing and annexed jurats and who made and subscribed the foregoing and annexed Certificate was on the day of the date of the same a Justice of the Peace in and for the said County duly elected and qualified residing within the said County and fully authorized to act as such and further that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of the said Justice and verily believe the official Signatures "Daniel Safford" to be genuine.
[court seal affixed] In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my Official seal at the office of the Clerk of said County at Elizabethtown this 13th day of March A.D. 1845. 
/s/E. F. Williams Clerk
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I Hannah Robinson of Claremont in the County of Sullivan and State of New Hampshire aged 77 years depose and say that I am the wife of Robert Robinson, that previous to my marriage I resided at Amherst then the County of Hampshire in the State of Massachusetts, that I knew Asa Grandy who then belonged to the Army. In the year 1787 January 25th I was married with the said Robert Robinson and removed to Claremont in April following, where I again became acquainted with the aforesaid Asa Grandy who then resided in Claremont and has a family of a wife, and one child, and I think two children that the woman with whom he lived previous to her marriage, was Sarah Sischo. that they lived together as man and wife, and it was the general remark with people in the vicinity, that they were married, but I cannot state that fact as I did not witness it, I was acquainted with the said Asa Grandy & wife in Claremont at least one year and a half from the time I removed in to Claremont.
/s/X her mark Hannah Robinson 
Witness /s/Uriel Dean
/s/Josiah Stevens
State of New Hampshire
Sullivan SS.} Claremont January 21, 1845 Then the above named Hannah Robinson personally appeared before me Uriel Dean a Justice of the  Peace within and for said County, who I hereby certify is a credible witness and made solemn oath that the above affidavit by her subscribed is true according to her
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best recollections.
/s/Uriel Dean Justice of the Peace. 
State of New Hampshire
Sullivan County ss. 
I, T. M. Gilmore Clerk of the Superior Court of Judicature of the County and State aforesaid do hereby certify, that Uriel Dean is an acting Justice of the Peace in and for said County duly commissioned and qualified, that his commission was dated on the 12th day of June 1841 and will expire on the 12th day of June 1846, and that his Signature herewith is genuine. 
[county seal affixed] Given under my hand and the Seal of Said County this 27th day of January A.D. 1845
/s/T. M. Gilmore Clerk
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I Robert Robinson of Claremont in the County of Sullivan and State of New Hampshire aged 82 years depose and say that I have resided in Claremont fifty seven years last April, that I was well acquainted with Asa Grandy in 1787 who then resided in said Claremont that the said Asa Grandy has a family of a wife and one or two children one Child I well recollect, and it is my impression that they had two, the woman with whom he lived as his wife was Sara Sischo previous to their marriage it was the general report that they were married, but that fact I cannot state as I did not witness there marriage - that they lived together as man and wife, I well recollect as I was well acquainted with them in Claremont for at least a year and a half - and further the deponent sayeth not - 
/s/Robert Robinson
State of New Hampshire
Sullivan SS.} Claremont January 21, 1845. 
Personally appeared  before me Uriel Dean a Justice of the Peace within and for said County Robert Robinson (with whom I am well acquainted) who I hereby certify is a credible witness and made solemn oath that the above affidavit by him signed is true according to the best of his recollections - 
/s/Uriel Dean Justice of the Peace.
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State of New Hampshire
Sullivan County SS.
I, T. W. Gilmore Clerk of the Superior Court of Judicature of the County and State aforesaid do hereby certify that Uriel Dean is an acting Justice of the Peace in and for said County duly commissioned and qualified; that his commission was dated on the 12th day of June 1841 and will expire on the 12th day of June 1846 and that his signature herewith is genuine
[county seal affixed] Given under my hand and the Seal of Said County this 27th day of January AD 1845
/s/T. W. Gilmore Clerk
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State of New Hampshire
Sullivan SS. 
Town Clerk's Office October 30, 1844. 
I Josiah Stevens Town Clerk of the Town of Claremont do hereby certify that all the books belonging to said Town so far as I have any knowledge are in my possession that I have carefully examined said books and do not find any record of the marriage of "Asa Grandy and Sarah Sischo"
/s/Josiah Stevens} Town Clerk
State of New Hampshire
Sullivan SS.} Claremont October 30, 1844.
Then the above named Josiah Stevens personally appeared and made solemn oath that the above affidavit by him signed is true.
/s/Uriel Dean Justice of the Peace
I further certify that the above named Josiah Stevens is Town Clerk of the Town of Claremont duly chosen and qualified to act in said capacity and that the above signiture is in his own hand writing - 
/s/Uriel Dean Justice of the Peace.
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State of New Hampshire
Sullivan County ss. 
I, T. W. Gilmore Clerk of the Superior Court of Judicature of the County & State aforesaid do hereby certify that Uriel Dean is an acting Justice of the Peace in and for said County duly commissioned and qualified, that his commission was dated on the 12th day of June 1841 and will expire on the 12th day of June 1846 and that his signatures herewith are genuine
[county seal affixed] Given under my hand and the Seal of said County this 27th day of January A.D. 1845
/s/T. W. Gilmore Clerk
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State of New Hampshire
Hillsborough ss} Clerk's Office Jan'y 31, 1823
I hereby certify that Ebenezer Cressey, Esquire, whose name is subscribed to the certificates, following the annexed affidavit, is now and was when he subscribed his name thereto, an acting Justice of the Peace in and for the said County of Hillsborough & State of New Hampshire and that to his acts and attestations as such, full faith and credit are due. 
[court seal affixed] In Testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the Seal of the Court of Sessions for the said County of Hillsborough on the day of the date hereof. 
/s/Enoch Darling Clerk. C. Sessions
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I Roswell Clapp of Bradford in the County of Hillsborough and State of Newhampshire do testify and say that I was well acquainted with Asa Grandy in the year one thousand seven hundred and eighty seven we both then lived in the town of Claremont in the State aforesaid, and I believe from the common report at that time that the said Grandy served in the Army of the Revolutionary War about six years - 
and I further testify and say that he the said Grandy shew me his Discharge which was signed by General George Washington or General Knox but I think it was by Washington - 
/s/Roswell Clapp
Hillsborough ss.
State of N. Hampshire} Bradford June 15, 1822.
Personally appeared the above named Roswell Clapp and made solemn oath that the above affadavit by him subscribed is just and true - 
Before me /s/Eben'r Cressey Justice Peace
Hillsborough ss.
State of N. Hampshire} Bradford Decr. 20, 1822. 
I hereby certify that I consider Roswell Clapp the above named deponent to be a credible witness. 
/s/Eben'r Cressey Jus. of the Peace
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affidavit of Stephen Shattuck
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I Stephen Shattuck of Francestown in the County of Hillsborough & State  of Newhampshire testify that I listed as a solger in Capt Benjamin Brown Company in the Eight Regiment in the Massachusetts line that I belonged to said company three years in the Revolution War that during that time I was acquainted with a man of the name of Grandey who was a barber for the s'd Regiment I did not know his given name that he belonged to Capt. Keith's Company in said Regiment more than one year at one time & I have no doubt the man who has requested me to make this affidavit and calls his name Asa Grandey is the same person
/s/Stephen Shattuck
Septr 24th 1819 
sworn to before me - /s/Sam'l Hodge
I consider the deponant [illegible] for truth & veracity
/s/Sam'l Hodge
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affidavit of Nathaniel Martin
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I Nathaniel Martin of Francestown in the County of Hillsborough & State of Newhampshire testify that I listed as a soldier in the light infantry Company of the Eight Massachusetts Regiment the said Company was commanded John Burnham afterwards by Silas [illegible] that I belonged to said Regiment more than six years that during that time I was acquainted with a man of the name of Grandy who belonged to the said company & was barber for the company; I do not recollect his given name but varyly(?) be the man who has requested me to make this affidavit who calls his name Asa Grandey is the same person
Sept 4th 1819 /s/Nath'l Martin
Francestown Septr 4th 1819 - 
Sworn to before me /s/Sam'l Hodge Justice Peace
I consider the above deponant to be a man of truth & veracity
/s/Sam'l Hodge -
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Comfort Fish's Affadavit
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Essex county State of New York} 
Personally appeared before me Enos Leonard Esqr one of the Justises of the peace of said county Comfort Fish of lawful age and being duly sworn deposeth and saith that she well knows Asa Grandy now of the town of Westport in said county and that soon after the close of the revolutionary war she saw the said Grandy's discharge from the United states service & further this deponent saith not. 
/s/Comfort Fish
Sworn and subscribed before me this 1st day of June 1822} /s/Enos Loveland Justice peace
And I Enos Loveland the justice above named do further certify that I am well acquainted with the deponent Comfort Fish & that she is a credible witness
Dated April 28th 1823 /s/Enos Loveland Justice peace
State of New York
Essex County ss.} I Ashley Pond Clerk of the County of Essex aforesaid Certify that Enos Loveland Esquire before whom the above affidavit was made was at the time the same bears date a justice of the Peace in & for the County aforesaid duly appointed & sworn - and further that I am acquainted with the hand writing of the said Enos Loveland and verily believe that his name above subscribed is in his own proper hand writing
[county seal affixed] In Testimony Whereof I hereunto subscribe my name & affix the seal of said County at Elizabethtown the 1st day of June 1822
/s/Ashley Pond Clerk
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[margin note: Asa Grandy Papers]
State of New York
Essex County Clerk's office ss. I Ashley Pond Clerk of the County of Essex aforesaid Certify that Enos Loveland Esquire whose name is subscribed to the within Certificate of the Credibility of Comfort Fish bearing date the 28th day of April last past was on the day of the date thereof a Justice of the peace in & for the County of Essex aforesaid and also that I am acquainted with the hand writing of the said Enos Loveland & verily believe that his name subscribed as aforesaid is in his own proper hand writing - 
[county seal affixed] In Witness Whereof I hereto subscribe my name & affix the seal of said County at Elizabethtown this 9th day of May 1823
/s/Ashley Pond Clerk 
[margin note: see letter Sept. 11, 1822.
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I Phinehas Knights of Claremont in the County of Sullivan and State of New Hampshire aged 75 years depose and say that I have resided in Claremont over seventy four years. that I was acquainted with Asa Grandy he being a brother of my Mother, soon after the close of the Revolutionary War he came to my father's on a visit. In about three years I went to his house with James Sischo at Wendall (Wendell)  in said County. he then lived with a woman whose name before their marriage was Sarah Sischo. It was the general report that they were married. 
At the time they lived together as man and wife - In the course of two or three years after I made them a visit at Wendall (Wendell) the aforesaid Asa Grandy and wife removed into Claremont where they resided as near as I can recollect four or five years. I was often at their house, and they often visited my father's. That the aforesaid Asa Grandy and she that was Sarah Sischo (previous to their marriage lived together as husband and wife, that they had children I well recollect, the number I cannot state. that I did not witness their marriage and cannot state positively that they were, nor I cannot state where they were married, as I was quite young at that time - 
/s/Phineas Knights
State of New Hampshire
Sullivan SS.} Claremont January 21, 1845. 
Personally appeared before me Uriel Dean a Justice of the Peace in and for said County Phineas Knights, with whom I am well acquainted, who I hereby certify is a credible witness, and
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solemn oath that the within affidavit by him signed is true according to the best of his recollections - 
/s/Uriel Dean Justice of the Peace. 
State of New Hampshire
Sullivan County ss. 
I, T. W. Gilmore Clerk of the Superior Court of Judicature of the County and State aforesaid, do hereby certify that Uriel Dean is an acting Justice of the Peace in and for said County duly commissioned and qualified, that his commission was dated on the 12th day of June 1841. and will expire on the 12th day of June 1846. and that his signature herewith is genuine - 
[county seal affixed] Given under my hand and the Seal of Said County this 27th day of January AD 1845
/s/T. W. Gilmore Clerk