Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 21778, Nathaniel Hovey, Conn.
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SERVICE
Conn.

Hovey, Nathaniel
Mason, Betsey (Former Widow)

NUMBER
W. 21778
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7906
New Hampshire
Betsey Mason, formerly widow of Nathl Hovey Con
who was a pensioner under the Act of ~~ and who died on the 29th Feb. 1813 of Grafton in the State of N. Hampshire who was a Private in the company commanded by Captain Dana of the Regt. commanded by Col. Ely in the Con. line for 6 months.

Inscribed on the Roll of Concord at the rate of 20 Dollars ~~ Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.

Certificate of Pension issued the 18th day of Nov. 1843 and sent to Timothy Kenrick Lebanon, N. H.

Total amount $100.~

Recorded by Tho. Lumpkin, Clerk
Book D Vol. 1 Page 35

Rept Nov 18
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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 David C. Churchill is an acting Judge of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the county of Grafton duly commissioned and qualified; that his commission was dated on the 24th day of November 1836 and that his signature to the annexed instrument is genuine.
Given under my hand and the Seal of said State this 14th day of December A. D. 1842.
Josiah Stevens Jr Secretary of State.
By John Town Deputy Sec'y of State

8582
Betsey Mason
N. Hampshire
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Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the acts of Congress of the 7th July 1838 and the 23d August 1842.
State of New Hampshire
Grafton Ss. On this 30th day of November 1842 personally appeared before me David C. Churchill Esq. one of the Justices of the Court of Common Pleas for the County of Grafton, Betsey Mason a resident of Hanover in said County of Grafton aged 76 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 July 7th 1838, and the 23d of August 1842 granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War.
That she is the widow of Nathaniel Hovey who was a private in the army of the Revolution and served as follows
That sometime in the year 1775 he went as a soldier in a regiment from the state of Connecticut to Cambridge near Boston Massachusetts, and served there and in the vicinity during the fall and winter as she believes, but under what officers she is unable to state. She believes that he served at this time from six to nine months.
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Also that in June or July 1777 he enlisted into Captain James Dana's company, Col. John Ely's Regiment - at Mansfield state of Connecticut where he then resided, and marched to New London thence to Rhode Island, thence back to New London, thence to Norwalk, Conn, thence to Long Island, then returned to New London and was discharged Jany 1, 1778. Served at this time six months.
She also declares that she was married to the said Nathaniel Hovey on the 20th day of May 1792. That her husband the aforesaid Nathaniel Hovey died on the 29th day of February 1813. That she was not married to him 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 after the death of the husband aforesaid she was married to Robert Mason on the 7th day of November 1821. That he died on the 21st day of July 1837 and that she is still a widow.
Betsey Mason X her mark

Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written. Before me D. C. Churchill Justice of the Court of Common Pleas

I further certify that the above applicant by reason of old age and bodily infirmity is unable to attend the Court.
D. C. Churchill J. Co Common Pleas
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Lebanon NH December 27th 1842
J. L. Edwards Esq Commissioner of Pensions

Sir,
Herewith I send the application of Mrs. Betsey Mason - widow of Nathaniel Hovey, deceased, for a pension under the laws of July 7th, 1838 & August 23d 1842 (the affidavits sent were taken for the purpose of making application for a pension under the law of July 7th, 1838, but by reason of her second marriage she was not entitled, and did not apply.) but as the Act of Congress of Aug 23rd, 1842 includes persons of her class she now makes the application.
She fully believes that her husband served some months in the years 1775 & 1776, but she cannot at this late period find any record of his services, the only evidence is that of Calvin Johnson which is herewith sent.
Of the service in 1777 she has the affidavit of Richard Crandall who says that he served with him and knows that he was the same person, and also of Mrs. Slalter.
If there is no other evidence in the Department at Washington of Mr. Hovey's service, Mrs. M. says that it is not in her power to obtain any further evidence, and she wishes that
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that you would allow her all the pension to which you think she is entitled. She is poor and dependent on her grandchildren for support and a small pension would be of great benefit to her.
Very respectfully yours &c.
Timothy Kenrick
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Free

James L. Edwards Esqr
Commissioner of Pensions
City of Washington D C

[stamped]
Lebanon NH
Sep

Sept 7, 1842
Addl case of Betsey Mason
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Lebanon September 2d, 1843
J. L. Edwards, Esqr Commr of Pensions

Sir
Yours of August 16th respecting the case of Mrs. Betsey Mason was duly recd.
I again wrote to the Comptroller of the State of Conn. for further evidence, his answer is enclosed. No further evidence can be obtained. If you think the evidence &c not sufficient for the service in 1775 please to send a certificate for whatever sum you think proper to allow her. She is now very sick and to all appearance near her end. Please to forward the certificate as soon as possible or it will be too late to do her any good.
Very Respectfully your humble servt
Timothy Kenrick
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Town Clerk Certificate
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Town Clerk's office Norwich
Windsor County Vermont Nov 17th AD 1842
I hereby certify that I have carefully examined the records of marriages in this office and cannot find any record of the marriage of Nathaniel Hovey and Betsey Seaver. But do find the following record entered February 10th 1795, Page 265, Vol 1.
"Nathaniel Hovey Junr, son to Nathaniel Hovey born June 16th 1794."
also the following
"Isaac Hovey & Susannah Hovey born Feby 20th 1797."
Attest Ira Davis Town Clerk
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AUM

Revy
WIDOW, &C.
File No. 21.778
Betsey Mason
wid of Nathl Hovey
Priv. Rev. War
Act July 7th, 1838
Index: - Vol. M, Page 11.
(Arrangement of 1870.)
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No 8582
Betsey Mason
New Hampshire
Suspended
In letter to Timothy Kendrick Jr Lebanon N. H. Feb 14th 1843
See letter to Timothy Kendrick May 15 47
"" "" "" "" Aug 16 47

Acts of July 7th 1838 & Aug 23d 1842
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Mrs Betsey Mason's application for Pension under the Acts of Congress of July 7th 1838 & Aug 23d 1842
T. Kenrick
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Free

[stamped]
Lebanon N H
June 21

James L. Edwards Esqr
Commissioner of Pensions
City of Washington DC

June 26/43
Addl Ev case of Betsey Mason
NH
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Lebanon NH June 21 1843
J. L. Edwards Esq Commissioner of Pensions

Sir
Herewith I send the evidence of the death of Robert Mason who was the second husband of Mrs. Betsey Mason who is an applicant for pension under the acts of July 7, 1838 and Aug 23d, 1842. as was required in your letter of May 15, 1842.
Very respectfully your mo obt servt
Timothy Henrick
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Feb 14. 43

[stamped]
FREE
LEBANON N.H.
FEB 9

James L. Edwards Esq
Commissioner of Pensions
City of Washington DC
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Lebanon NH Feby 9, 1843
J. L. Edwards Esq Commissioner of Pensions

Sir
On the 28th day of December last, I forwarded by mail to you, the application of Mrs. Betsey Mason for pension under the acts of Congress of July 7th, 1838 & August 23d, 1842, as it has been sometime since the papers were sent and having had no return she is fearful they may have been lost or miscarried. If received, she would be very grateful for your early attention to them that she may have a return as soon as convenient.
Very Respectfully your mo obt
Timothy Kenrick
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8582
Betsey Mason
NH
Act 7 July 38
service 75 + 76 pri. 6 mo
admd
6 mo pri
20$

Timothy Kenrick
Lebanon NH
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Lebanon NH April 8, 1843
J. L. Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Pensions
Sir
Herewith I send some further evidence in the case of Mrs. Betsey Mason who has made application for Pension under the Acts of Congress of July 7 1838 & Aug 23d 1842. This evidence appears to be conclusive that there was such a Regiment and company as she stated in her declaration. Also that the service was as long or longer than she said. But no roll can be found nor any further evidence of his service.
Very Respectfully your mo obt servt
Timothy Kenrick
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I Calvin and Mary Seaver his wife both of Norwich Windsor County and State of Vermont of lawful age testify and say that they both see Nathaniel Hovey married to Betsey Seaver at there house in Norwich State of Vermont Windsor County by the Rev Lyman Potter the 20 day of May AD 1792.
Cavin Seaver
Mary Seaver
Norwich August 2 1838

State of Vermont
Windsor County Ss} Norwich August 2th AD 1838
Calvin Seaver and Mary his wife signer of the above affidavit personally appeared and made solemn oath that it contained the whole truth and nothing but the truth.
Before me Rufus Hatch Justice of Peace

I certify that the above deponents are credible witnesses & persons of truth & veracity.
Rufus Hatch

State of Vermont
Windsor County ss} I, Norman Williams, Clerk of the County Court of the County of Windsor in the State of Vermont, do hereby certify that Rufus Hatch was on the second day of August AD 1838 a Justice of the Peace in and for the County of Windsor aforesaid, duly commissioned and qualified and that his signature foregoing are genuine.
Given under my hand at Woodstock in said Court this 7th day of December AD 1842.
N. Williams Clerk
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I Calvin Johnson of Norwich in the County of Windsor & State of Vermont of lawful age testify & say that I resided in Willmington in the County of Hartfort & State of Connecticut. I was acquainted with Nathaniel Hovey and that he being a enlisted soldier in the Revolutionary War I saw him in the year 1775 at Cambridge and further say not.
Calvin Johnson
Norwich August 2 1838

State of Vermont
Windsor County ss} Norwich August 2d 1838
Calvin Johnson the signer of the above Affidavit personally appeared & made solem oath that it contained the whole truth & nothing but the truth before me.
Daniel Miner Justice of Peace

I certify that the above named Calvin Johnson is a person of truth and verasity and a candid witness.
Daniel Miner Justice of the Peace
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State of Vermont
Windsor County ss} I Norman Williams Clerk of the County Court of Windsor in the State of Vermont do hereby certify that Daniel Miner was on the second day of August AD 1838 a justice of the peace in and for the county of Windsor aforesaid, duly commissioned and qualified and that his signatures foregoing are genuine.
Given under my hand and the seal of said Court this 7th day of December AD 1842.
N. Williams Clerk
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State of New Hampshire
Grafton Ss.
At a Court of Probate holden at Canaan within and for the County of Grafton State of New Hampshire on the third Tuesday of June AD 1843, Present Hon. Walter Blair Judge.
It appears to said Court by full & satisfactory evidence, that Robert Mason late of Hanover in said County died at said Hanover on the 21st day of July 1837, leaving a widow whose name is Betsey Mason, who is now living and still remains a widow.
In testimony whereof I hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the Court for said County.
Walter Blair Judge of Probate
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State of Connecticut
Comptroller's Office
Hartford 30th Aug 1843
This may certify that I have reexamined the Pay Rolls of 1775 remaining in this office for evidence of the service of Nathaniel Hovey in that year without success. The applicant knows not the company in which the service was rendered. There are four Pay Rolls of four companies "about Boston", missing, viz Gen. Putnam's company, Capt. Ebeneser Moseley's company, Capt. Isaac Putnam's Jr company and Capt. William Coit's company.
There were eastern companies, and Hovey, I know to be an easter name, and had those rolls been on file, I should, on an indefinite reqeust like this have examined them among the first for evidence of this service. This last is not perhaps legitimate evidence, and I should not have mentioned it, excepting in consequence with the preceding facts, viz that the Pay Rolls of 1775, though partly file are not perfect, nor are they all here.
Gideon Welles Comptroller
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Timothy Kenrick Esqr
Lebanon NH
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State of Connecticut
Comptroller's Office
Hartford 4 April 1843
This may certify that on application for evidence of the service of Nathaniel Hovey in the war of the revolution, I have examined the records and files in this office, and find the following - 
Capt James Dana under whom it is claimed that he served commanded a company in Ely's Battalion. This Battalion was raised in May 1777 for the defense of the state, but also rendered service in Rhode Island and New York. I find no Pay roll of Capt. Dana's co on file; but the following extract from the book of the Pay Table Contr exhibit the settlement of his account.
1778 Jany 16th Capt. James Dana (Ely's Battalion '77. By Amot rendered for his Co. viz Wages £1308.0.8 - Enlisting & Equiping 860.10 - Commis 32.10.4 hosp expenses 2.11. Total £2203.12"
This sum of £2203.12 is charged to "Nov" on the 17th of January 1778.
At the session of the Legislature in January 1778 it was ordered that "as the Regiment commanded by Col. John Ely and Col. Roger Enos had been ordered out of the State, and been subjected to long and tedious marches and great expense; therefor the Assembly
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resolved to pay 4 pounds to each noncommissioned officer & soldier in said regiment as an additional bounty for extra services and expenses" &c.
I do not find the name of Nathaniel Hovey - nor any Pay Roll of Dana's company.
Gideon Welles Comptroller.
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Mrs. Mason 1838
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I Priscilla Slafter of Norwich in the County of Windsor & State of Vermont of Lawful age testify & say that I resided in Mansfield in the State of Connecticut in the year 1777 in the same family with Nathaniel Hovey & that said Hovey enlisted into the Revolutionary War & left there for New London in Connecticut the fore part of the summer of that year & returned the first of January 1778 sick & remained so through the winter.
And I further say that I was present at his marriage to Betsey Seaver at Capt. Calvin Seaver's in Norwich in the County of Windsor & State of Vermont & that he lived in said Norwich a number of years untill his decease & further saith not.
Pricilla Slafter
Norwich August 2 - 1838

State of Vermont
Windsor County Ss} Norwich August 2 - 1838 Priscilla Slafter the signer of the above affidavit personally appeared & made solemn oath that it contained the whole truth & nothing but the truth.
Before me,
Daniel Miner Justice of the Peace

I certify that the above named Priscilla Slafter is a Person of truth and veracity & a credible witness.
Daniel Miner Justice of the Peace

State of Vermont
Windsor County ss}
I, Norman Williams, Clerk of the County Court of the County of Windsor in the State of Vermont do hereby certify that Daniel Miner was, on the second day of August AD 1838 a Justice of the Peace in and for the county of Windsor aforesaid, duly commissioned and qualified and that his signature foregoing are genuine.
Given under my hand at Woodstock in said County Court, this seventh day of December AD 1842.
N. Williams, Clerk
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I Richmond Crandall of Thetford Orange County and State of Vermont of lawful age testify and say that Nathaniel Hovey then of Mansfield Connecticut enlisted in the United States service in the same company with me under Capt. James Dana of Col John Ely's Regt for the term of six months in the year 1777. That said Hovey marched in company with me I think the last of June or first of July 1777. That we went to New London, from thence to Rhode Island, then back to New London from thence to Norwalk Conn. From Norwalk we were sent to Long Island from thence returned to New London where we were discharged on the first day of January 1778.
I testify and say that the said Nathaniel Hovey performed the above term of six months service in full.
I further say that I have been acquainted with said Hovey since i lived in Vermont, and that he resided in Norwich, Windsor County, Vermont, and know him to have been the same man that performed the above service in Capt. Dana's company as stated above. And further saith not.
Thetford August 1, 1838 - Richmond Crandall

State of Vermont
Orange County ss} Thetford August 1st AD 1838 Richmond Crandall the signer of the above affidavit personally appeared and made solemn oath that it contained the whole truth and nothing but the truth.
Before me Timothy T. Bartholomew Justice of the Peace

I certify that the above named Richmond Crandall is a person of truth and veracity and a candid witness.
T. T. Bartholomew Justice of Peace

State of Vermont
Orange County Ss.} Clerk's Office Dec 12th 1842, I, Perley C. Jones Clerk of Orange County Court hereby certify that Timothy T. Bartholomew was at the date of the above signature and still is a Justice of the Peace in & for said Orange County duly commissioned and qualified and I believe the above signature purporting to be his is genuine. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my official signature & the Seal of Orange County Court the day & year last above written.
Perley C. Johnes Clerk of Orange Co Court