Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 26010, Benjamin Whipple, Mass
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(3-1776)
SERVICE NUMBER
Mass
Whipple, Benjamin
N. 26010
Sarah
CONTENTS
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1005
New Hampshire Com
Sarah Whipple
widow of Benjamin Whipple
who was a Private
in the Mass line
Whipple
for 6 months.
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of
20
Dollars
Cents per annum, to commence on
the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the
20th day of July, 1843.
and sent to
Wm West,
Concord
N. H.
Act of March 3, 1843.
Recorded in Book A
Vol. 1
Page 22.
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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 N G. William is an acting Judge of the Superior Court in and for the County of State aforesaid duly Commissioned and
qualified; that his Commission was dated on the 8th day of January
1833 and will expire on the 8th day of January
1871 and that his signature to the annexed instrument is genuine.
Given under my hand and the Seal of said State this tenth 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 Abraham Bean 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 fifth
day of December 1835
and will expire on the fifth
day of December
[illegible]
that his signature to the annexed instrument is genuine.
Given under my hand and the Seal of said State this tenth day of
June
1839
Josiah Stevens Jr.
Secretary of State.
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Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, December 12th 1838
I hereby Certify, That at the date of his attestation
Oliver S. Cressy
was a Justice of the
Peace for the County of Essex,
in the said Commonwealth, duly constituted and commissioned;
and that to his acts and attestations, as such, full faith and
credit are and ought to be given in and out of Court.

In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto affixed the
Seal of the Commonwealth, the date above written.
John P. Bigelow
Secretary of the Commonwealth
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"Benja. Whipple to Sarah Tuttle, both of
Hamlet Dec. Fourteenth, Seventeen hundred
and Eighty"

I certify that the above is a true record
of the above marriage as recorded in the
Church Records of the Congregational Church in Hamilton Mass as kept by Rev. Dr Cutler
the Settled Pastor at the time.  I also
certify that I am the present settled Pastor
of said Church in said Town & State.
with the exception of the date which is
expressed in the record in fair legible
figures as follow: "Decr 14. 1780."
Geo. W. Kelly
I also certify that I am the present
settled Pastor of the Cong. Church in Ham-
Hilton Mass.
Geo. W. Kelly

Essex ss Hamilton Oct 23 1838.
Personally appeared,
Geo W. Kelly and made oath according 
to law that the above instrument by him subscribed is true. [illegible]
Oliver S. Cressy, Justice Peace
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I David Hammond of Bow in the County
of Merrimack in the State of New Hampshire
aged eighty years depose and say that I
was well acquainted with Benjamin
Whipple late of Bow aforesaid, he died
fourteen or fifteen years ago. In the year
1776 I lived in Ipswich in the County of
Essex and Commonwealth of Massachusetts
and in that year I enlisted in the service
in the company of Capt Robert Dodge of
said Ipswich and served under him six months
and was stationed at Dorchester Point during
said time the said Benjamin Whipple who
also was of Ipswich at that time, enlisted
in the said Dodges Company and served
under him the same period of time which
I served and at the expiration of said
six months, we were discharged and we
returned to our homes in Ipswich I
further know that the said Whipple after
wards enlisted into the service and was at
Bennington, but I was not in his com
pany
and am unable to say from perse
nal knowledge what period of time he
served after he left Capt Robert Dodges
company. I have heard the said Whipple
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say that he served during the
Revo-lutionary war between two and three
years. I know that the said Benjamin
Whipple married Sarah Tuttle of Ipswich
aforesaid and moved from Ipswich into
the town of Bow aforesaid and there
lived until he died. and further know
that the widow of the said Whipple is
still living and has never been married
since the death of her husband Benjamin
Whipple
his
David X Hammond
mark
Witness
Abraham Bean
Jonathan E Hammond

State of New Hampshire
Merrimac SS. August 30, 1838
Personally appeared the above named David
Hammond and made solemn oath that the
above affidavit by him signed is true
Before me Abraham Bean
I further certify that the Deponent is a credible
person and full credit is to be given to his testimony
Abraham Bean
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(the within named David Hammond is a Pensioner under the Act of Congress the 15 day May 1828. of $80 per annum
placed on Pension Roll 12 Sept 1828. Commencement of Pay 3rd Mach 1836)
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I John Whipple a resident of Concord in the
County of Merrimack and State of New Hampshire.- Aged 48 years
Testify and say that I am
the fourth son of Benjamin Whipple and
Sarah Whipple. who
has signed the annexed
declaration,
And further testify that the above named
Sarah Whipple (my Father) Died on
first day of April A.D. 1824
and saw him after Death,
And further testify that the
above named Sarah Whipple has never married. Since the death of her above named husband and still
remains a widow, that she is at this time a resident in my Family, and has been for a long time past.
State of New Hampshire Jno Whipple
Moummoeth Js

December 26th 1838 Personally appeared the above named John Whipple, and made oath, that the above affidavit
by him subscribed is true before me
Abraham Bean Justice of the Peace
I certify that the above named John Whipple, is a credible
person whose statements are entitled to full credit in and
out of Court
Abraham Bean Justice of the Peace
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Sarah Whipple
widow of Benjamin N.H.
Act 7 July 1838
4554
-
Maria
1780 deed
1824
Allow {illegible}
$20 per annum
Mass Militia
Capt Ro. Dodge
Whipple Esq
West
Concord
NH
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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
Merrimack
On this thirty first day
of December
1838, Personally appeared before me,
Nathaniel G. Upham, Justice of the Superior Court
of Judicature in and for the County and State aforesaid
Sarah Whipple a resident of Concord in
the County and State aforesaid, Aged 82 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 July 7th 1838.
entitled "An act granting half pay and pensions to certain
widows"" That she is the widow of Benjamin Whipple
who was, according to her best knowledge and belief, a private
in the Army of the Revolution; that he served more than
twenty four months in the service of the United States.

That he enlisted in 1776 in Ipswich, Mass (cannot state the month)
under Capt Robert Lodge in Massachusetts line and
served six months and discharged

as will more fully appear by proof hereunto annex
That he afterwards enlisted into the service of the United States
(cannot state the time of his enlistment or the Officers he was under) was at the
Battle of Bennington, and at the Surrender of Burgoyen
in the service, that he was absent in the service about
two years, (cannot state where he marched during this enlistment)
that she must refer to the records of the Mass line
for proof of the last mentioned service,
She further declares that
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as will more fully appear by proof hereunto 
That he afterwards enlisted into the service of the United States
(cannot state the time of his enlistment) on the Officers he was under was at the
Battle of Bennington, and at the Surrender of Burgoyen
in the service, that he was absent in the service about
two years, (cannot State where he marched during this enlistment)
that she must refer to the records of the Mass line
for proof of the last mentioned service,

She further declares that
she was married to the said Benjamin Whipple of
Hamilton Massachusetts on the 14th day December
Anno Domini in the year Seventeen hundred and

Eighty as will more
fully appear by proof annexed
That her husband the aforesaid Benjamin White. 
Died the first day of April AD 1824
as will appear by affidavit 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,
viz: at the time above stated.
-
Sarah Whipple
Sworn and subscribed the day
and year above written before me ⎬

the said Sarah Whipple being of able from bodily infirmity to attend
Court for this purpose 
N.G. Upham  Justice of the Superior Court
Court of New Hampshire
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4554
Sarah Whipple
N.H. 
Letter to Wm West
July 2 1869
'80
24
S.
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O. W. DIVISION
JUN 13 1901
RECEIVED

Pension Bureau
Washington D.C.
Will you kindly send me
the pension or war record of
Benjamin Whipple who enlisted
in the Revolutionary war from
Providence R.I. I understand he
was a capt. Please state that
in your return if you find
him such. He was brother to Admiral
Abram Whipple, and I do not
know whether he was in the
army or navy.
Will you also send record of Ethan Wjo[[;e
who enlisted from
Smithfield RI, a suburb
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of Providence R.I. and was a son
of Benjamin. He was & believe an
Ensign
respectfully
Kate Whipple Cary M.
Barkerton
Ohio
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June-14-19 as
Dr. Kate Whipple Cary
Barbarton Ohio
Revy WIDOW, &c.
File No. 26010
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Sarah Whipple
Wid of
Benjamin Whipple
Pri Rev War
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Act: March 3d 145
Index:--Vol. W, Page 320
[Arrangement of 1870.]
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FREE 
{stamp on left side] CONCORD
July 20
[illegible] J.L. Edwards
Washington D.C.
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Concord N.H. July 13. 1839.
Hon. J. L. Edwards

Dear Sir
Mr. William West

handed me a letter from you in relation to the claim
my mother Mrs Sarah Whipple of Concord. It has
in so long since the death of my father that it is
and my power to obtain any further testimony
than that which has already been forwarded to your
department. The affidavit of David Hammond, who
is still living and who is the only person that I know
he can give any information.   And if I  he
states in his affidavit that he served with my father
in Capt Dodges company for the term of six months
but cannot state from personal knowledge what other
companies he served in-- but was knowing to his being
out in the service, but is unable to say under whom
he served or for what period of time
If then is testimony in my mother case sufficient
make her any allowance. I pray that it may
be done for she is very destitute and needy and
lives upon the charity of her children. We cannot
furnish any further testimony and if her claim cannot
for a longer period than six months, that will be
very acceptable to her
I am dear Sir
Your obedient Servant
Jno Whipple
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Hon. J. L. Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington D.C.
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Shir
Concord N.H. May 25, 1843
I herewith transmit to the department, the
Declaration of
Sarah Whipple, widow of Benj Whipple
for a pension under the act of Congress of 3 March 1843
When examined please to return the result
to me at Concord N.H. P office
I am very - 
of
Respectfully yours
Cbtz Servtz
Hon J.L. Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions
Wm West atty for claimant
Washington, D.C.
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1843
Sarah Whipple -
$20 per annum
Wm
West
Concord
N. H.
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DECLARATION.
In order to obtain the benefits of the Act of Congress of the 3d March, 1843, granting pensions for one year
to certain Widows who have received pensions under the Act of July 7, 1838.
STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE.
Merrimack
On this twenty sixth
day of April 1843. Personally appeared before
John Whipple of Concord Esquire
Justice of the Peace in and for the County and
State aforesaid, Sarah Whipple, a resident of Concord in the
County of Merrimack
and State aforesaid, aged 87
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 on the 3d day of March, 1843, granting pensions to Widows of
persons who served during the Revolutionary War.
That she is the Widow of Benja Whipple
who was a Soldier
during the Revolution in the Massachusetts
That she was a pensioner under the Act of 7th July, 1838, which she received at the rate of twenty dollars -cents per annum,
She further declares that she is still a widow.   Sarah Whipple
Witness J Whipple
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written, before me.
Jno. Whipple Jus. Peace

I hereby certify that the above named declarant
is personally known to me that she is a credible
Jno Whipple Jus. Peace
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State of New Hampshire
Merrimack County
J. Stephen C Badger Clerk of the Superior
Court of Judication of the County and the State aforesaid
do hereby certify that John Whipple is an acting Justice of the Peace in and for said County, duly commissioned
and qualified as such; that his commission was dated
on the twelfth day of June 1841, and will expire
on the twelfth day of June 1846, and that his signature within written is genuine.
Given under my hand and the seal of ┃
said Court this first day of May
1843
S. C. Badger Clerk
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3573
New Hampshire
Sarah Whipple
Benjamin Whipple
who was a pensioner under the Act of [illegible]
and who died on the 1st April, 1824 
of Merrimack in the State of N. H.
who was a private in the company commanded
by Captain Dodge of the commanded
by in the Mass. - Militia
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 22nd day of July
1839 and sent to John
Whipple, Concord N.H.
Arrears to the 4th of Mar: 1839 $60.00
Semi-annual allowance ending 4 Sep 10.00
70.00

Act July 7, 1838
Recorded by 
SSM Stewart Clerk 
Book A  Vol. 1 -- Page 59