Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 16783, Edward West, N.H.
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(3 - 1776)
SERVICE
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CONTENTS
West, Edward
Merriam
NUMBER
W. 16783
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[left side]
Notes sent to Moses Eastman
Salisbury, N.H.
25 July 1820

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8611.916 1821 R
New Hampshire
Edward West of Salisbury in the State of N. Hampshire
who was a private in the regiment commanded by
Colonel Dearborn of the N. Hampshire line, for the term of one year.
Inscribed on the Roll of New Hampshire
at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on
the 22 of April 1819.
Certificate of Pension issued the 15th of June 1819
and sent to Levi Woodbury Esq
Amherst, N.H.
Arrears to 4th of Sept 1819. 4 mos 13/30. 35.46
Semi-anl. all'ce [Semi-annual allowance] ending 00.00
[Total] $35.46
Revolutionary claim,
Act 18th March, 1818.
Discontinued
640 $
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3228
Refd
New Hampshire
Merriam West widow of
Edward West, Decd
who was a pensioner under the Act of 18 Mar. [18]18
and who died on the 12th September, 1821
of Merrimack Co in the State of N.H.
who was a private in the compy commanded
by Captain Farwell of the Regt. commanded
by Col. Dearborn in the N. Hampshire
line for 12 months-
Inscribed on the Roll of Concord
at the rate of 40 Dollars [blank] Cents
per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 18th day of June
1839 and sent to Wm West
Concord, N.H.
Arrears to the 4th of Mar. 1839 $120.00
Semi-annual allowance ending 4 Sept. 20.00
[Total] $140.00
Act July 7, 1838.
Recorded by Wm Stewart Clerk,
Book A Vol. 1 Page 59
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Copy 145
Edward West
11916
640$
Salisbury
15 June 1819
Sept 1819
Not entitled
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I Edward West of Salisbury in the County of Hillsborough and State of New Hampshire and formerly of Concord in said State Blacksmith depose that some time in the month of April A.D. 1782 I enlisted as a private soldier to serve in the Revolutionary Army against the Common enemy for
the term of three years-was afterwards attached to
Capt. Farwell[']s Company in Col Dearborn[']s Regiment in the New Hampshire Line of the Continental establishment and then faithfully served until the month of March A.D. 1783 when I became
unwell and in consequence thereof was permitted to return home, making a term of more than ten months continued service. I was excused from returning to the army after I recovered my health by furnishing a substitute.
I further depose that I am now 56 years old have a family - have but little property - not more I think than three hundred dollars worth-- am daily becoming infirm-- and think I need the assistance of my country
for support.
Edward West
April 22, 1819
State of New Hampshire Hillsborough Ss. April 22d 1819. Then personally appeared the above Edward West and made oath to the truth of the above affidavit by him subscribed : and it, with the accompanying evidence, hath satisfied me, that said West served in the New Hampshire line in the Continental service more than nine months at one period during the Revolutionary War - and that said West is in such reduced circumstances as to need assistance from his country for a comfortable support-
Levi Woodburry as Jus. Sup. Ct. (N. H.)
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Edward West
Salisbury N. H.
Sworn to
Admd [Admitted]
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TO the Justice of the Court of Common Pleas, now sitting at Hopkinton of Hillsborough and State of New Hampshire.
1820 July 11.
Edward West aged Fifty seven years resident in Salisbury
in said County, comes into Court, and, in pursuance of an Act of Congress, passed on the 1st day of May, 1820, brings with him, and in his proper person, exhibits to said Court a Schedule by him subscribed, containing his whole estate, and income, (his necessary clothing and bedding excepted) as follows:
Real Estate, one acre of land low house unfinished, small barn and blacksmith shop valued at D [$]400.00
Personal Estate
3 Cows $36. 1 Colt 4 years old $40. | 76.
3 Swine $18. 2 Calves $6. 1 old clock 10- | 34.
3 Tables $5. 9 Chairs $3 Iron Ware $5 | 13.
Crockery and Glass Ware 2. 2 Pewter Platters $1 | 3.
Tin Ware $1. Earthen ware $0.50 5 Teaspoons $1.50 | 3.
Knives and forks .75 1 Hoe .25 1 axe .50 | 1.50
Old Chaise and Harness | 20.
1 Bible- | 2.
1/2 floor pew in Meeting house | 10.
1 old desk $3- Gallery Pew 10 - | 13.
Old set blacksmith tools | 40.
Meat barrel | .75
2 Cider Barrels | .50
| $616.75
Due on Notes | 24.
| [Total] $640.75

I am indebted as follows
To Saml Greenleaf and Co- on note $81.69
John White 41.70
Andrew Bowers 25.81
Nathl Noyes 110.48
Joseph Bean 30.00
William West 7.-
J. C. West 7.-
303.68
John West 36.
[Total] D{$]339.68
Edward West

And the said Edward West in pursuance as aforesaid, produceth to said Court the following oath, by him duly taken and subscribed,  viz:
I Edward West do solemnly swear that I was a resident
citizen of the United States on the 18th of March, 1818; and 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 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 or 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.
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And the said Edward West doth here in Court further declare on oath, that he served in the Revolutionary War, as follows, viz. that he enlisted the first of April 1782 for three years into the Company commanded by Capt. Isaac Farwell in the first Newhampshire Regiment under the Command of Col. Henry Dearborn in the New Hampshire line on the Continental establishment and served in said Company and Regiment one year at that time being sick and unable to do duty, I hired Edmund Eastman who was accepted as my substitute and who served my time out the said Eastman deceased about six years ago-
That the date of his original declaration in order to obtain a pension is the 22 day of April 1819 And the number of his pension certificate is 11916. That his occupation is that of a Blacksmith.
That the number and names of his family residing with him, and their ages and capacities to contribute to their support, are as follows, viz. my wife Miriam aged fifty two years in good health and able to attend to the business of the family - my daughter Nancy aged seventeen years in good health - my daughter Fanny aged 15 years rather weakly and not able to maintain herself-- Sophia B. aged 8 years health good-- I am afflicted
occasionally with the Rheumatism and my eye sight has failed me, which prevent my attending to many kind of business in the
shop and cannot by my labor support my family
Edward West
Wherefore he prays the opinion of the said Court as to the value of the property contained in the said Schedule and
that the same together with a copy of the premises be duly certified, to the Secretary of War.
Sworn and declared before the Hon Joshua Darling and J K Smith Justices of said Court the 11th day of July 1820
M Eastman Clerk
Hillsborough Court of Common Pleas July 11 1820-
The aforesaid Schedule and oath, and the above declaration, duly subscribed and sworn by the said Edward West having been by him exhibited in person and presented to the Court, and the same being seen and considered:
It is the opinion of said Court, that the value of the property, contained in said Schedule is D[$]640.75 and that said applicant is indebted as stated.
Wherefore the Court order that a copy of the premises with the proceedings thereon, be duly certified to the Secretary of War.
Attest,
M Eastman Clerk
STATE OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE.
Hillsborough SS I M Eastman Clerk of the Court of
Common Pleas within and for the said County of Hillsborough being a Court of record, do certify, That the foregoing schedule and oath and the declaration annexed, with the proceedings and opinion of the Court thereon, are truly copied from the records and files of said Court.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court the 11th day of July 1820
M Eastman Clerk
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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 Aaron Whittemore is an acting Judge of the Court of Common
Pleas in and for the County of Merrimack duly Commissioned and qualified; that his Commission was dated on the 8th day of January 1833 and will expire on the 28th day of November 1844 and that his signature to the annexed instrument is genuine.
Given under my hand and the Seal of said State this
12th day of June 1839
Josiah Stevens Secretary of State
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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 Aaron Whittemore 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 21st day of May 1835 and will expire on the 21st day of May 1840 and that his signature to the annexed instrument is genuine Given under my hand and the Seal of said State this 12th day of June 1839
Josiah Stevens Secretary of State.
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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 Stephen C Badger 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 11th day of June 1836 and will expire on the 11th day of June 1841 and that his signature to the annexed instrument is genuine.
Given under my hand and the Seal of said State this 12th day of June 1839
Josiah Stevens Secretary of State.
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State of New Hampshire
Office of Secretary of State
I Josiah Stevens Secretary of the State aforesaid, do hereby Certify that on the day of the attestations of the annexed Instrument Samuel Clemont was an acting Justice of the Peace in and for
the County of Merrimack duly Commissioned and qualified; that his Commission was dated on the sixth day of December AD 1833
and expired on the sixth day of December AD 1838 and that his signature to the annexed Instrument is genuine.
Given under my hand and the Seal of said State this 12th day of June
AD 1839
Josiah Stevens Secy of State
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I William West a resident of Concord in the County
Merrimack and State of New Hampshire Aged 48 years
Testify and say that I am the second Son of Edward West and Merriam West who has signed the annexed declaration, and knows that Edward West (my Father) Died on the 12th day of September A Domini 1821
William West

Merrimack
September 29 1838  Sworn to and subscribed before me
Aaron Whittemore Justice of the Peace
I Certify that the above named William West, is a credible
Person whose Statements are entitled to credit.
Aaron Whittemore Justice of the Peace
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State of New Hampshire
Merrimack
October 5th 1838
Town Clerks Office, Bow
Edward West and Merriam Badgers
Married Edward West and Merriam Badger the twenty eight day of September Seventeen hundred and eighty six.

I Certify that the above is a true copy of the record from
the Town records of the Town of Bow, with the exception
of the date, which is expressed on the record in fair,
legible, words and Figures, as follows,
(Sept. 28th 1786)
Schuyler Walker Town Clerk of Bow

I Schuyler Walker above named, depose and say, that I
hold the Office of Town Clerk for the Town of Bow in the
County and State aforesaid, and that the above is a true
extract from the records of said Town, with the
exception above named as certified by me.
Schuyler Walker Clerk of the Town of Bow

Sworn to and Subscribed the day
and year above written before me
Samuel Clement Justice of the Peace
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STATE OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE,
Merrimack SS October 31st 1838
I John Townsend, a resident of Concord in the County and State aforesaid, of lawful age, testify that I have known and been acquainted with Merriam West a resident of Concord in the
County and State aforesaid, and Edward West, her husband, for many years past, and know that the above named Merriam West has never married since the death of her above named husband, and still remains a widow John Townsend
Sworn and subscribed to the day and year above mentioned, before me,
S. C. Badger Justice Peace.
I CERTIFY that the above named John Townsend is a creditable person, whose statements are entitled to full credit.
S. C. Badger Justice Peace
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Merriam West
2974
Wid of Edward
N H
Act July 7 1838
Married 1786
died 1821
Allow 12 Mo for $40
per ann [annum] Capt Farwell
Col Dearborn N H line

Wm West
Concord, N.H.-
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Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7 July 1838, entitled "An Act granting half pay and Pensions to certain widows,
State of New Hampshire
Merrimack ss
On this twenty ninth day of September 1838. Personally appeared before me Aaron Whittemore-- Justice of the Court
of Common has in and for the County and State aforesaid
Merriam West
a resident of Concord in the County and State aforesaid, Aged 71 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 the
7th July 1838, entitled "An Act granting half pay and Pension to certain widows."
That She is the widow of Edward West, who was a private in the
Army of the Revolution in the New Hampshire Continental
line, that according to her best knowledge and belief he served in the service of the United States more than nine months,
who was a pensioner under the act of Congress of the 18th March 1818. at the rate 96 Dollars per year,
(placed on pension roll 15th June 1819 [illegible] under the act of May 1st 1820)
Pensioned under the head of Hillsborough County-

For proof of service reference will be had at the war office produced when he obtained his certificate- 
She further declares that she was married to the aforesaid, Edward Weston on the twenty eight day of September Anno Domini, 1786
(as will more fully appear hereunto annexed)
That her husband the aforesaid Edward West Died on the 12th day of September AD. 1821 ---
(as will appear by proof hereunto annexed)
That she was
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For proof of service reference will be had at the war office produced when
he obtained his certificate -
She further declares that she was married to the aforesaid, Edward West on the twenty eight day of September Anno Domini, 1786.
(as will more fully appear by proof be hereunto annexed) That her husband the aforesaid Edward West Died on the 12th day of September AD. 1821 -
(as will appear by proof hereto annexed)
That she was not married to him (her aforesaid husband prior to his leaving the Service, but the marraige [marriage] took place previous to the first day of January Seventeen hundred and ninety four viz: at the time above Stated,-
Merriam West
Sworn to and subscribed the day and
year above written before me
Justice of the County of
Aaron Whittemore
Justice of the Court of Common Pleas in and for
the County and State aforesaid
I certify that the above declaration was taken at the residence of the above named, Merriam West She being unable to appear in court from bodily infirmity
Aaron Whittemore Judge of Said County
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I Stephen Bohannon of Salisbury in the County of
Hillsborough in the State of New Hampshire declare upon oath that I entered the service in the Continental Army of the United States in Capt Ellis Company and
Colo Dearborn[']s Regiment of the New Hampshire line
in the year of our Lord 1781 and that I was well acquainted with Edward West of Capt Farwell[']s Company in said Regiment who entered the service in 1782, in May and continued to serve untill the last of February 1783 when he was taken sick and carried to the Hospital. I further say that I well know that the said Edward West, rendered more than nine months continued serve in the Continental Army -
Stephen Bohanon

State of New Hampshire
Rockingham Ss
Concord April 20th 1819
Be it known that on this twentieth day of April A D 1819 Came before me Joseph Low Notary Public
in and for the State aforesaid Stephen Bohannon
and Made Solem [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
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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 Lt in the New Hamp Line in the Continental Revolutionary Army and was personally acquainted with Edward West then a private soldier in
Capt Isaac Fairwill[']s Company in the 1st N H Regt then Commanded by Col. H Dearborn and Know that said Edward West did Joine sd Company and did faithfully in said Company Serve more then ten months
R.B. Wilkins
State of New Hampshire
County of Rockingham Concord March 24th 1819
Be it known that on this twenty fourth day of March A.D. 1819 before me, Joseph Low, Notary Public in and for said State personally appeared the above named Robert B. Wilkins, and made solemn Oath that above declaration by him subscribed is Just and true
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Concord in the County and State aforesaid on
this on the day aforesaid
Joseph Low Notary Public
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Deposition
Joshua Thompson
Concord
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I Joshua Thompson of Concord in County of Rockingham and State of New Hampshire do depose and say that I was a Lieutenant in the first New Hampshire Regiment in the Continental Revolutionary Army and was personally acquainted with Edward West
[illegible] of Salisbury in the County of Hillsborough and State of New Hampshire and know that he served as a Soldier in the Company of Capt Isaac Farwell in the first New Hampshire Regiment.
further saith not
Joshua Thompson

State of New Hampshire
Rockingham Ss
Concord March 28, 1819
Personally appearing the above named Joshua Thompson and made Solemn Oath to the truth of the above declaration by him subscribed
before me
Stephen Ambrose, Jus Peace
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State of New Hampshire
Rockingham Ss
Concord March 24th 1819
In testimony that the above named Stephen
Ambrose Esq was a Justice of the peace within and for
the County of Rockingham on the 23 March instant,
I hereunto subscribe my name and affixed my Notarial Seal at Concord in the County and State aforesaid on the
day aforesaid
Joseph Low Notary Public
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Rev WIDOW, etc.
File No. 16.783
Merrian [Merriam] West
Widow of
Edward West
Priv Rev. War
Act: July 7th 1838
Index: -- Vol. M, Page 322
Arrangement of 1870.
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Edward West Ports Agy [Agency] N H 1818
When paid
H H S
Stricken off in 1820