Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 10446, John Clay, Mass. N.H.
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AERVICE  Mass.  N.H.



NUM,BER  S.10446

carded
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[left side]  Dead
John Lane, Candia N.H. informed 10 Sept 1833 has the widow may get paid


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3121
New Hampshire
John  Clay
of Rockingham in the State of N.H. who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain [blank] of the Regt commanded by Col Gerrish in the *N H line for 13 mos 8 Days & certificate issued in favor of Deborah C Clay widow of the deceased.
*Mass and N.H. Feb 18/05
Recorded corrected  S.

Inscribed on the Roll of N H  at the rate of 44 Dollars 21 Cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March 1831.

Certificate of Pension issued the 14th day of Decr 1832 and sent Josiah Houghton
S. Deerfield NH 

Amount due up to the 28 June 1832 the time of his death $58.21
[total] $58.21

{Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832.}

Recorded by J H McBlair Clerk
Book D  Vol.1st  Page 147.
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State of New Hampshire
County of Rockingham ss.
On this twenty seventh day of November AD 1832 personally appeared before Josiah Butler Esquire an Associate Justice of the Court of Common Pleas within and for said State of New Hampshire at Candia in said County of Rockingham Deborah Clay a resident of said Candia widow of John Clay late of said Candia deceased 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 June 7, 1832.
That she believes that John Clay aforesaid now deceased was born on the seventh day of April AD 1757 and was seventy five years of age and same months when he died - that said John Clay died on the twenty eighth day of June AD 1832 and that she lived with him and was his lawful wife at the time of his death and that she is now his widow. That she was married to said deceased on the fourth day of April AD 1822
That she believes that said deceased her late husband was a soldier of the Revolution and served during several periods of enlistments from repeated conversation she has had with him, from the concuring opinion of his neighbours, from those who served in the Revolutionary army with him and from the fact also that it has never been denied or disputed
That she believes that said deceased enlisted as a private soldier in said Candia in the month
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month of April in the year 1775 under Captain Thomas Cogswell in Colonel Gerrish's Massachusetts Regiment of State Troops & Revolutionary Army for eight months and marched to Cambridge & from thence to Charlestown State of Massachusetts and was in the battle of Bunker Hill. That said deceased served out his term of enlistment in & near said Cambridge in said Company & Regiment as a faithful soldier and was honourably discharged and returned home to said Candia in the month of December the same year.
That she believes said deceased served three months as a private soldier in the Revolutionary army at Peekskill in the State of New York under Captain Ezekiel Worthen but she does not know of any person living by whom she can prove it, and has no documentary evidence or writing to prove it except a memorandum in writing of the deceased which is hereunto annexed and which writing annexed she believes was written by the deceased many years ago. She does not know whether the deceased served at Peekskill aforesaid in the Militia or otherwise.
That she believe the deceased enlisted as a private soldier in said Candia on the first day of July in the year 1777 under Captain Stephen Dearborn in Colonel Stickneys New Hampshire Regiment of State Troops & Revolutionary Army for two months and marched from said Candia to Bennington in the State of Vermont and was in the Bennington Battle under General John Stark
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That said deceased served out his term of enlistment as a faithful soldier in said Company and Regiment and returned to said Candia in the month of September following and was honourably discharged
That she believes the deceased was born on the seventh of April 1757 from a record of the deceaseds birth kept in the family Bible which Bible is present. That she believes he was born in said Candia and that said deceased resided in said Candia when he enlisted into the army of the Revolution and that he always lived from the time of his discharge from the army to the time of his death in said Candia- That she believes the deceased never received any but verbal discharges from Army and that she has no documentary evidence to prove any part of the services of the deceased in the Revolutionary army except the memorandum annexed.
That she would name William Duncan John & Jane Moses Turner and Benjamin Pilsbury to whom the deceased was known in his neighbourhood and who can testify as to his character and their belief of his services as a soldier of the Revolution
She hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension for the deceased except the present and declares that the name of the deceased is not on the pension roll of any agency in any State to her knowledge
Deborah Clay X her mark
Witness Josiah Butler
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year
aforesaid
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We David Lang and John Clay both residing in Candia in the County of Rockingham and State of New Hampshire hereby certify that we were well acquainted with John Clay late of said Candia deceased at the time he died, that we believe said deceased was seventy five years of age when he died. that he is reputed and believed in the neighbourhood where he lived to be a soldier of the Revolution and that we concur in that opinion. And we further certify that we are well acquainted with Deborah Clay of said Candia the applicant who has subscribed and sworn to the within declaration and that she is reputed to be a woman of truth & veracity
[signed] David Lang   John Clay
Sworn and subscribed the day & year aforesaid.

And the said Justice does hereby declare his opinion after the investigation of the matter and after putting the questions prescribed by the War Department that the within named John Clay deceased was a Revolutionary soldier and served as the applicant states, and that it appears to the satisfaction of the said Justice that the said deceased died on the day mentioned in the applicants declaration.  That said deceased and the applicant were married together on the fourth day of April AD 1822 and that from that day untill the deceased died they lived together as husband & wife that when the deceased died the applicant was his lawful wife and that she is now his widow.  And the said Justice does hereby further certify that the applicant cannot from bodily infirmity attend court. And the said Justice does hereby further certify that it appears to him that David Lang and John Clay who have signed the preceding certificate are residents in the said town of Candia and are credible persons and that their statement is entitled to credit
[signed] Josiah Butler
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3428
Deborah Clay
Jno Clay
administrator

13 Ms 80 ds [N.C.E?]
Adm
on the Roll of a [detachment?] of men commanded by Lt G. Worthen 
as having been must [mustered] in Decr 1776.   length of service not mentioned
on Roll Capt Dearborn's Co Col Stickney's Regt 
enlisted 28 Sept 1777 & served 2 ms & 8 ds
[letter?] 26 Oct 1832
$44.21
To Josiah Houghton
South Deerfield NH
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3428
BRIEF in the case of EJohn Clay administer of John Clay Candia Rockingham Cy  in the State of N. Hampshire 
(Act 7th 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 injury? [blank] 

3. How old is he? he was 75 years old & died 28 June last
The appliant by his will appointed Executor.

4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed. 
In 1775 April to Dec - 8 months, private,  Col Gerrish
In 1776 - 3 Months, [private],  Capt Ezekiel Worthen 
1777, 1 Jul to Sept - 2 months, [private],  Col Stickney

5. In what battles was he engaged?  Bunker Hill, Bennington

6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Candia

7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditionary evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls?  Documentary proof in a written mem. of the deceased relative to a part of his service &  Living witnesses 

8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and, if so, how?  [blank]

I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case
[signed] Wm. C. Easton  Examining Clerk.
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August 18, 1939.
BA-J/ady
John Clay
S10446
Mrs. W. G. McCrillis
Bristol
New Hampshire
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter relative to John Clay, a soldier of the Revolutionary War.

The data contained herein were obtained from the papers on file in the Revolutionary War claim for pension, S.10446, based upon the military service of John Clay in that war.

John Clay was born April 7, 1757, in Candia, New Hampshire, the names of his parents are not shown.

While a resident of Candia, New Hampshire, John Clay enlisted in April 1775, served eight months as private in Captain Thomas Cogswell's Company, Colonel Gerrish's Massachusetts Regiment and was in the battle of Bunker Hill. He enlisted in 1776 and served three months as private in Captain Ezekiel Worthen's New Hampshire Company. He enlisted July 1, 1777, served two months and eight days as private in Captain Stephen Dearborn's Company, Colonel Stickney's New Hampshire Regiment, and was in the battle of Bennington.

He died June 28, 1832 in Candia, New Hampshire.

Soldier married April 4, 1822, place not stated, Deborah, her maiden name not given.

Soldier's widow, Deborah Clay, was allowed pension which was due her husband on account of his services in the Revolutionary War, on her application executed November 27, 1832, at which time she was a resident of Candia, Rockingham County, New Hampshire. Her age is not given.

In 1832 one John Clay was a resident of Candia, 
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New Hampshire, his age and relationship to soldier not stated.

In 1832 one Sewall Brown was living  in Candia. New Hampshire, no relationship to the family stated. He was aged seventy-seven years on November 27, 1831.

In 1832 one Nathan Brown was residing in Candia. New Hampshire, no relationship to the family stated. He was seventy-two years old on September 28, 1831. There are no further family data.

Very truly yours
A. B. HILLER
Executiver Assistant
to the Administrator
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September 10, 1937.
BA-J/ady
John Clay
S. 10448

Mrs. Franklin N. Rogers
401 North River Road
Manchester, New Hampshire
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter relative to John Clay, a soldier of the Revolutionary War, of Candia, New Hampshire.

The data contained herein were obtained from the papers on file in the Revolutionary War claim for pension, S.10446, based upon the military service of John Clay in that war.

John Clay was born April 7, 1757, in Candia, New Hampshire, the names of his parents are not shown.

While a resident of Candia, New Hampshire, John Clay enlisted in April 1775, served eight months as private in Captain Thomas Cogswell's Company, Colonel Gerrish's Massachusetts Regiment and was in the battle of Bunker Hill. He enlisted in 1776 and served three months as private in Captain Ezekiel Worthen's New Hampshire Company. He enlisted July 1, 1777, served two months and eight days as private in Captain Stephen Dearborn's Company, Colonel Stickney's New Hampshire Regiment, and was in the battle of Bennington.

He died June 28, 1832 in Candia, New Hampshire.

Soldier married April 4, 1822, place not stated, Deborah, her maiden name not given.

Soldier's widow, Deborah Clay, was allowed pension which was due her husband on account of his services in the Revolutionary War on her application executed November 27, 1832, at which time she was a resident of Candia, Rockingham County, New Hampshire. Her age is not given.
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In 1832 one John Clay was a resident of Candia, 
New Hampshire, his age and relationship to soldier not stated.

In 1832 one Sewall Brown was living  in Candia. New Hampshire, no relationship to the family stated. He was aged seventy-seven years on November 27, 1831.

In 1832 one Nathan Brown was residing in Candia. New Hampshire, no relationship to the family stated. He was seventy-two years old on September 28, 1831. There are no further family data.

This is the record of the only John Clay of Candia, New Hampshire, that is found on the Revolutionary War records of this office.

Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER
Executive Assistant
to the Administrator
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[In reply to your] request of [blank] received [blank] [for a statement of] the military history of John Clay [a soldier of the] REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired [information as] contained in his (or his widow's) application for pen[sion on file] in this Bureau.   S. File 10,446

Apl 75 - 8 mos - Pri - Captain Thos Cogswell - Colonel Garrish - Mass.
76 - 3 mos - [pri] - Captain Ezekiel Worthen - Colonel [check mark] - N.H.
July 1, 77 - 2 mos - [pri] - Captain Stephen Dearborn - Colonel Stickney - N.H.

Battles engaged in, Bunker Hill , Bennington
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Candia, N. H. 
Date of application for pension, by widow: Nov 27, 1832. 
Residence at date of application, Candia, Rockingham Co. N.H.
Age at date of application, [check mark]
Remarks Sol. born {Candia N.H. Apl 7, 1757 he married Apl 4 1822 Deborah 
he died June 28, 1832.  Pension allowed in [?] of the widow from Mch 1831 to date of sol. death.
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Rev & 1812 V.
Bristol N.H.
July 14 1939
Veteran's Administration Bureau
Please send me what data you have  of John Clay born April 7. 1757 Candia N. H. 
Thank you
Ruth Clay [Illegible]
(Mrs. W. G.)

[stamp] RECEIVED JUL 17 1939
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[stamp] RECEIVED AUG 28 1937

MRS. FRANKLIN NORWOOD ROGERS
401 NORTH RIVER ROAD
MANCHESTER, NEW HAMPSHIRE

Veterans Administration
Washington DC

Dear Sir:
I would like a copy of the Revolutionary record of the Soldier  John Clay b. 1757 - d. 1833
Candia N. H.
His widow Abigail Brown Clay applied for pension in 1832
Names of his parents also if given
He may have been  born Chester N. H. but he resided in and enlisted from Candia N.H.

Very truly yours
Bernice Clough Rogers.
Aug 26, 1937.
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615, E. Edwards at
Springfield Ill.

To the pension dept
Washington, D.C.
Gentlemen  I am desirous of knowing if the names of John or Thomas Clay are among the pensioner of 1776 from Mass or New Hampshire.
Thanking you in advance
I remain
Yours Truly
Eliza A. Munoz
(nee Clay)
Munoz
April 8th 1908
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[left side]
1908 Apl 17 Hist. to Mrs. Eliza A. Munoz.  C
1937 Sept 10. Hist. to Mrs. Franklin N. Rogers.  a.d.y.
1939 Aug. 18. Hist. to Mrs. W. [?] McCrillis.  a.d.y.


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Rev War
10446
INVALID.
File No. 10,446
John Clay
Priv. Rev War
Act: June 7, 1832
Index:--Vol. A, Page 69
[in brackets] Arrangement of 1870.
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Hand drawing of what looks to be a house or church behind a wall.

R - B
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8 -- 595.
Record Division,
Department of the Interior,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
April 14, 1908.
Searched by L.D. Lamparter
Original No. [blank]
Certificate No. [blank]
Claimant, [blank]
Soldier, John Clay
Service, Mass & N.H.
Rev. War
Remarks: No claim as above except Invd. #10446

Chief of Division.
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State of New Hampshire
County of Rockingham ss.
I Peter Chadwick Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for the County and State aforesaid do hereby certify Josiah Butler before whom the annexed declaration of Deborah Clay was made is an associate Justice of the Court of Common Pleas for the State and County aforesaid.  And that his name to the certificate thereof is his true and genuine Signature - and I further certify that Josiah Houghton before whom the annexed affidavits were sworn is a Justice of the Peace within and for said County of Rockingham and that I believe that his signatures to the Certificates thereof are in his own hand writing
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court this 28th day of November AD 1832
[signed] P Chadwick   Clerk C.C.P.
Rockingm County
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John Clay of Candia
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[misspellings are not corrected]

In 1775 went to Medford in the time that the Brittish  came out to Livington and garded haff month and then inlisted under Lue Dustin for Eight or nine months, and Served my time out and then inlisted for three month whitch Detaned me till some time in April and then come home 1776 with [L--?] Barnet of Deerfield

In 1776 inlisted under Luetennet Worthen and went to the pigskils for for [sic] three month

In 1777 inlisted and went to Benioingtun  with genril Stark, for two or three months
[signed] John Clay
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I Sewall Brown of Candia in the County of Rockingham and State of New Hampshire aged seventy seven years the 27th day of November last part hereby testify & declare that I enlisted as a private soldier in said Candia in the month of April in the year 1775 under Captain Thomas Cogswell in Colonel Gerrish's Massachusetts Regiment, in the State Troops service and Revolutionary army for eight months and marched to Cambridge and from thence to Charlestown Massachusetts and was in the Battle of "Bunker Hill."  I served out my term of enlistment in and near Cambridge in said company and Regiment and returned home to said Candia in December the same year.
I further testify and declare that John Clay late of said Candia who deceased the 28th day of June last past enlisted into said company and Regiment at the same time I did and served as a private soldier in said Company for said term of eight months and was in the Battle of Bunker Hill with me and served as a faithful soldier and was honourably discharged and came home to said Candia with me
[signed] Sewall Brown
Deerfield N.H. July 30. 1832-
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State of New Hampshire
County of Rockingham ss.   Deerfield July 30. 1832.
Then personally appearing the within named Sewall Brown made solemn oath that the within deposition by him subscribed is just and true.
Before me [signed] Josiah Houghton   Justice Peace
I hereby certify that the within named Sewall Brown is personally known to me and is a credible witness and full credit is due to his statement.
[signed]  Josiah Houghton  Jus. Peace
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I Nathan Brown of Candia in the County of Rockingham and State of New Hampshire aged seventy two years the 28th day of September last past, do hereby testify and declare that I have always been well acquainted with John Clay late of said Candia deceased since I arrived to the age of thirteen years and he has ever sustained a good character for truth. That some time last winter about five months before his death I had a conversation with said Clay about Revolutionary services, and said Clay mentioned that he had served in the Revolutionary army three months at Peekskill in the State of New York in the year 1776 but that there was no person living that he knew of that he could prove it by. I know that said Clay was absent from said Candia several months that year as I then lived in his neighbourhood and I believe he performed the three months service as named.
Deerfield Aug. 2. 1832.   [signed] Nathan Brown

State of New Hampshire
County of Rockingham ss.   Deerfield August 2, 1832
Then personally appearing the above named Nathan Brown made solemn oath that the above deposition by him subscribed is just and true
Before me [signed] Josiah Houghton   Jus. Peace
I hereby certify that the above named deponent is personally known to me and is a credible witness and his statement is entitled to full credence
[signed] Josiah Houghton   Justice Peace
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No 3428
[N.t. E?]
J. Clay
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I Benjamin Eaton of Candia in the County of Rockingham and State of New Hampshire aged seventy three years the 5th day of June last past, hereby testify & declare that I enlisted as a private soldier in said Candia on the first of July in the year 1777 under Captain Stephen Dearborn in Colonel Stickney's New Hampshire Regiment in the State Troops service and Revolutionary army for two months and marched to Bennington in the State of Vermont and was in the Bennington battle under General John Stark. I served out my said term of enlistment in said company in said Regiment and returned to said Candia in the month of September following.
I further testify and declare that John Clay late of said Candia, who deceased the last of June last past enlisted into the said Company and Regiment at the same time and for the same term of time I did and served as a private soldier for said term of two months in said Company and Regiment and was with me in the Bennington battle and served as a faithful soldier was honourably discharged at the time I was and came home to said Candia about the time I did
[signed] Benjamin Eaton
Deerfield N.H. July 30. 1832.

State of New Hampshire
Rockingham County ss. Deerfield July 30. 1832
Then personally appearing the above named Benjamin Eaton made solemn oath that the above deposition by him
subscribed is just & time. Before me 
[signed] John Houghton   Justice Peace
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I hereby certify that the within named [de]ponent Benjamin Eaton is personally known to me, and is a credible witness, and full credit is due to his statement
[signed] Josiah Houghton Justice Peace
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State of New Hampshire
Rockingham County ss.   I hereby certify that Josiah Houghton Esquire before whom the annexed depositions were taken is a Justice of the Peace within and for said County of Rockingham in said State and that John Kelly Esquire whose certificate is annexed is Register of Probate within and for said County of Rockingham and that full faith and credit is to be given to their attestations and that I believe the signatures to be in the proper hand writing of the said Houghton and Kelly
In testimony whereof I have hereto set my hand and affixed the seal of the Superior Court of Judicature of said State this eighth day of August AD 1832
[signed] P Chadwick  Clerk of the Superior Court of Judicature of the State of New Hampshire