Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 16606, Reuben Hoyt, N.H.
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SERVICE                                NUMBER
N.H.       Hoyt, Reuben.        W16606    
                         Dorothy

CONTENTS
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New Hampshire
Reuben Hoyt
of Springfield in the state of N Hampshire
who was a Private in the regiment commanded by
Colonel Scammel of the N Hampshire
line, for the term of Three Years
Inscribed on the roll of New Hampshire
at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on
the 28 of September 1819
Certificate of Pension issued 26 of Nov 1816
and left to Edward Evans of
Springfield New Hampshire
Arrears to 4th of Mar 1820 41.83
Semi-anl. all'ce ending
Mo 3/30 4/31 $41.83
{Revolutionary claim, Act 18th March, 1818}
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2510 Ref
New Hampshire
Dorothy Hoyt
widow of Reuben Hoyt, Decd
who was a pensioner under the Act of 18 March, 1818.
and who died on the 12 March, 1827
of Sullivan Co in the State of New Hampshire
who was a private in the company commanded by Captain Gray of the Regt commanded
by Col. Scammel in the N. H.
line for 2 years private

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 26 day of April
1839 and sent to W. West
Concord, N. H.

Arrears to the 4th of Mar: 1839 $240.00
Semi-annual allowance ending 4 Sept $40.00
Total $280.00
Act  July 7, 1838.
Recorded by [illegible signature] Clerk,
Book A  Vol. 1  Page 42
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Reubin Hoyts
[ ]
Private
77 to 80
Leammel N. Hamp
[ ]
Admitted
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State of New Hampshire
Grafton SS.
On this 28th day of Sept 1889, before me the subscriber, Judge of the courts for the probate of society on for Said County personally appears Reuben Hoyt ages sixty one years, resident in Springfield in the said State, who being by me first duly sworn according to law, doth, on his oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the provision made by the late 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:" That he the said Reuben Hoyt enlisted in April AD 1777 seventeen hundred & seventy seven
 in the State of New Hampshire in the company commanded by Captain Gray Regiment in the New Hampshire line commanded by Captain Gray of the third Regiment in the N. Hampshire line commanded by Col Scammell that he continued to serve in the said corps, or in the service of the United States, until the nineteenth of April seventeen Hundred &, eighty when he was discharged from service at West Point in the State of New York; that he was in the battles of [blank ] and that he is in reduced circumstances, and stands in need of the assistance of his country for support; and that he has no other evidence now in his power of his said services. Sworn to and declared before, the day and year aforesaid, [signature] E Evans, Judge of Probate
I, Edward Evans Judge of the courts for the probate of wills for said county as aforesaid, do certify, that it appears to my satisfaction, that the said Reuben Hoyt is in reduced circumstances and stands in need of assistance of his county for his support, did serve in the revolutionary war, as stated in the preceding declaration, against the common enemy; and I now transmit the proceedings and testimony taken and before me, to the Secretary for the Department of War, pursuant to the directions of the aforementioned act of Congress. Testimony where of I have here unto set my hand I have affixed the seal of said county the day & date above written
E Evans Judge of probate
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Dorothy Hoyt
1849
Widow of Reuben Hoyt
NH
Act July 1838
Married 1783
died 1827
Allow 2 P for $80
Treasury
 NH Line
Capt. Gray
Col Scammel
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I Levi Hill of Springfield in the County of Sullivan and State of New Hampshire depose and say that I was acquainted with Reuben Hoyt of said Springfield for a number of years previous to his death and seen him after he was dead that he died on the 12th day of March 1827 and that his widow Dorothy Hoyt has not since married and still remains a widow in Springfield October 4, 1888.
Levi Will
State of New Hampshire
Sullivan [ ] Springfield October 4, 1888
Then personally appearing the above named Levi Hill made oath that the above named deposition by him subscribed in just and time before me, Richard Sanborn Justice of the Peace. 
I hereby certify that said Levi Hill is a credible witness and entitled to belief. Springfield October 4, 1888
Richard Sanborn Justice of the Peace
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State of New Hampshire
Sullivan {Is Town Clerks Office
 Croydon, NH September 19, 1838 
Reuben Hoyt and Dorothy Clifford} Both of Protectworth were  married August Sixteenth, one thousand seven hundred and eighty three by Moses Whipple J. of the Peace.
 I certify the above is a true copy of the  record with the exceptions of the date which is expressed on the record in fair legible figures as follows
August 16, 1783 
Benjo Skinner Town Clerk
I Benjo Skinner above named depose and say that I hold the office of Town Clark of Croydon in the County and State of aforesaid and that the above is true extract from the records of said Town with the exception above names as certified by me. 
Benjo Skinner Town Clerk
Sullwan J. September 19, 1838} sworn to and subscribed before me 
Richard Sanborn Justice of the Peace
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Declaration

In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7th July 1838, entitled An act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows
State of New Hampshire
Sullivan

On the third day of October 1838 personally appeared before me John L. Putnam Judge of probate in and for the County and State above said Dorothy Hoyt a resident of Springfield in the County of Sullivan and aforesaid Aged 73 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 7th July 1838 entitled An act granting half pay and pension to certain widows

That she is widow of Reuben Hoyt who was a private in the Army of the Revolution

That according to her best knowledge and belief he served during the war in the service of the United States

who was a pensioner under the Act of Congress passed 18th March 1818 and [smudged] Act of 1st May 1820

For proof of service referenced will be had at the war office produced when he obtained his Certificate

She further declares she was married to the aforesaid Reuben Hoyt at Springfield by Mose[cut off] Whipple Esq of Croydon on the 16th day of August 1783 as will more fully appear by proof here unto annexed

That her husband the aforesaid Reuben Hoyt Died at Springfield in the month of March 1827 as will more fully appear by proof here unto annexed

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. was at the time above stated
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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 viz at the time above stated. She further declares that she never afterwards married and still remains a widow     Dorothy Hoyt
                                              X Her Mark

Sworn to and subscribed the day and year above written
Before John L Putnam Judge of Probate

State of New Hampshire
Secretary of States Office.

I certify that the above named John L Putnam is a Judge of the court of Probate in and for the County of Sullivan, and Richard Sanborn is a Justice of the Peace in and for the county of Sullivan, and their signatures as such are genuine,
In testimony where of I have this sixth day of October Anno Domini 1838 caused the seal of the State to be hereunto affixed. 
[signature] Jno. Whipple Deputy Secy
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Rev WIDOW, &c.

File No. 166116
Dorothy Hoyt
Widow of
Reuben Hoyt
Priv Rev War

Act: July 7th 1838
Index:- Vol. A, Page 347
[Arrangement of 1870.]
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Ruben Hoit of the 3rd New Hampshire Regiment, family an Inhabitant of New Salisbury in the County of Hillsborough and State of New Hampshire, Having Honourable and faithfully served as soldier in the service of the United States, the term of three years being the term of his Enlistment, is Discharged the Service, and hath Liberty to Return to said State

West Point
April 19th 1780

Dan Livermore Capt Com.