Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 19,335, Dudley Hilton, N.H.
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(3-1776)
SERVICE NUMBER
N.H.  Hilton, Dudley S19,335
Carded
CONTENTS
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State of Maine
County of York

On this Twentieth day of August in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty two before the Ator. William S. Noyes Judge of Probate in and for the County of York aforesaid at a Probate Court holden this day at Limerick in said county- personally appeared

Dudley Hilton a resident of Parsonfield in the County of York and State of Maine aged seventy nine years who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his 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 he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers & and served as herein stated. That some time in the month of June 1777 he enlisted as a volunteer in a Company of New Hampshire Militia commanded by Captain Robert Pike in the Regiment commanded by Colonel Leuters. He enlisted for the time of six months and served during the full term of his enlistment and left the service on the first day of January, 1778.

That at the time he entered the service he resided in the town of Newmarket in the county of Rockingham State of New Hampshire

He marched
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from Exeter in said County of Rockingham by way of Cambridge in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to Providence in the state of Rhode Island and from there to Warwick and Little Compton.

There were four companies of Militia used in the State of New Hampshire at the time aforesaid, which were continued together during the aforesaid Term of Service and were occasionally joined by other Militia. From the fact that the four companies so enlisted were from the State of New Hampshire he inferred that they constituted one of the New Hampshire Regiments but he does not know where the commanding officer Colonel Lenter resided.

He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or an annuity except present  He declares his name is not on the pension roll of any agency in any state.  This he further makes declaration on oath that he enters into this division of the United States in the Militia of New Hampshire under the following offices and served as herein stated namely in August 1775 at Newmarket in New Hampshire he entered with Capt James Hill and marched to Portsmouth N.H. and then to Great Island a few miles below said Portsmouth and served under said Hill about one month and then immediately there enlisted again under Captain Joseph Parsons of Rye N.H. and
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and served there till the last of December 1775 and then marched to Cambridge in Massachusetts and was then discharged at the expiration of his term of service in February 1776 having in this whole served and been paid for six months service. Col. Burnham commanded the Regiment.

He further states an oath that he was born in Newmarket in the State of New Hampshire and had at home a record of his age- that he entered voluntarily into this service.  That he received no written discharge when he was dismissed- that he was called into service in Newmarket and has lived since Revolutionary War in said town of Parsonfield where he now lives.

Aug. 20-1832

Signature of Duell Hiton

Sworn to Judge Wm. A. Hayes day of year aforesaid Before Geo H. Hayes Judge of said county

We Zebulon Pease and Nathan Wiggins despose say that we lived in the State of New Hampshire in this 1777 and 1778 and were well acquainted with Dudley Hilton then of Newmarket in said State now of Parsonfield in the State of Maine and know that he served in the Militia in the service of the United States for the term of six months in a company commanded by Capt Robert Pike from the month of June 1777 to January 1778 and served in Rhode Island having remanded from Exeter N.H. through Massachusetts to that State. We have personal knowledge of him having served in the [ILLEGIBLE] Company at the same time.

Aug. 20-1832
Nathan Wiggin
Zebulon Pease

Subscribed issueance to the day of year aforesaid

Before Wm. A. Hayes Judge of said County.
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Aug 20 1832 
Nathan Wiggin
Zebulon Pease
Subsribed & sworn to the day & year aforesaid
Before me Wm A Hayes judge of said
Court 
I Josiah Colcord of Parsonsfield
York + State of Maine depose +  say
that I was well acquainted with Dudley Hilton the 1775
in Newmarket in the State of New Hampshire where we then both resided that I know
Hilton served six months in the militia in the service of the  United States from August 1775 to
February 1776 at one month of which was
in the company of Capt James Hill & the [illegible]
under Capt Joseph Parsons
said service waas performed in Portsmouth N.H. vicinity and Cambridge
Massachusetts  - this I know as I served in
the same company at the same time
Aug 28 1832 Josiah Colcord
I Walter Neal depose to the truth of the above 
all which I know personally having
served about one month in said Hills
company at the same time & the [illegible] of the
time in Capt Bakers company in the same
Regiment
Aug 20- 1832
Walter Neal
Subscribed & sworn to the day & year aforsaid by the said Josiah Colcord & Walter Neal
Before Wm A Hayes Judge of the said court. 
I Rufus McIntire residing in the town of  Parshfield in the County of York & State of Maine hereby certify that I am well acquainted with Dudley Hilton
who has subscribed & sworn to the above declaration. I  have been so far the last fifteen years: that I  believe him to be seventy nine years of age
that he is reputed & believed is the neighborhood where
he resides to have been of soldier of 
the revolutionary + that I concur in that opinion  I further
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Before Wm. H. Hayes Judge of said Court
I Rufus McIntire residing in the Town of Parsonsfield in the County of York & State
of Maine hereby certify that I am well acquainted with Dudley Hilton
who has subscribed & sworn to the above declaration & have been so for the last fifteen years ; that I believe him to be seventy nine years of age that he is reputed & believed in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the revolution
& that I concur in that opinion.
I further certify that I am acquainted with the town records of said Parsonsfield & know his name appears on them as among the early settlers in that town. I further certify that
said Hilton is esteemed a man of veracity
& his statement entitled to full credit
Aug. 20- 1832-
Rufus McIntire
Subscribed & sworn to the day & year aforesaid
Before Wm. H. Hayes Judge of said Court
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion of the investigation of the matter & after putting the interagatories prescribed by the war department that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier & served as he states - & the Court further certifies that it appears to them that Nathan Wiggin Zebulon Pease, Josiah Coleand Walter Neal & Rufus McIntire who have signed the preceding
certificate are all Resident in Parsonsfield in
the County of York & State of Maine
the said Rufus McIntire being a member of
Congress from this district, are all credible persons & their several statements are entitled to account
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And the said Court do hereby declare their opinions of the investigation of the matter & after putting the
interagatories prescribed by the war department that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier & served as he states - & the Court
further certifies that it appears to them that
Nathan Wiggin Zebulon Pease, Josiah Coleand
Walter Neal & Rufus McIntire who have signed
this proceeding certificate are all Resident in
Parsonsfield in the County of York & State of Maine
the said Rufus McIntire being a member of
Congress from this district, are all credible persons
& their several statements are entitled to credit
Before me Wm. H Hayes Judge of said Court
I William Cutter Allen, Register of the Court of
Probate aforesaid, do hereby certify that the
foregoing contains the original proceedings
of said court in the matter of the application
of Dudley Hilton for a pension
In testimony whereof I have
hereunto set my hand and seal of office
this twentieth day of August, AD. 1832
Wm. Cutter Allen, Register of Probate
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4,820 
6 mo 8 days
[illegible]
private 6 mo 8 days
$20.86
20
[illegible]
Hon R. Mc Intire
H. R.
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BRIEF in the case of Dudley Hilton of Parsonfield in the State of Maine (Act 7th June, 1889.)
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 dsabled by bodily infirmity?
3. How old is he 79 yesrs
4. State his service, as directed in the for annexed.
Period | Duration of Service. Years, Montsh, Days. | Rank. As a | Names of Genral and Field Officers under whom he served.
In 1777 | 6 | Private | Col SLenters Regt Cap Pike's Com

5. I what battles was he engaged?
6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Newmarket
7. Is his stsatement supported by living witnesses, by decumentary proof, by traditionary evidence by incidental evidence, or by the rolls?
8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect?
I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
E.D. Bullock Examining Clerk.
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2593
Maine
Dudley Hilton
of Parsonsfield in the State of Maine
who was a Private in the Compy commanded
by Captain Pike of the Regt commanded
by Col. Senter in the N.H.
line for Militia
for 6. Mo. 8 dys
and in Burbanks reg 6 mo
Inscribed on the Roll of Maine
at the rate of 40 Dollars 86 Cents per annum,
to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 1st day of Decem 1832 and Sent to Hon R
McIntire Hous of Reps-
Arrears to 4th of Sep. 1832 $31.29
Semi-anl. allowance ending 4 Mar [illegible] 10.43
$41.72
{Revolutionary Claim,
Act June 7, 1832.}
Recorded by Eras.D. Bullock Clerk,
Book [illegible] Vol. 1t Page 63
Date of death not on AB
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July 22, 1931.
Mr. George F. Hilton
50 Broad Street
New York City, New York.
Rev. & 1812 Wars Section
ILL
Dear Sir:
You are advised that it appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 19[illegible], that Dudley Hilton was born in New Market, Rockingham County, New Hampshire, date not stated.
While a resident of New Market, New Hampshire, he enlisted in August, 1775 and served one month as a private in Captain James Hill's New Hampshire Company; immediately following, he enlisted, served as a private in Captain Joseph Parson's Company, Colonel Dunham's New Hampshire Regiment and was discharged in February, 1776. He enlisted in June, 1777, served as a private in Captain Robert Pike's Company, Colonel Senter's New Hampshire Regiment and was discharged January 1, 1778.
He was allowed pension on his application enacted August 20, 1832, while a resident of Parsonsfield, York County, Maine. At this time, he was seventy-nine years of age and had resided in said Parsonsfield ever since the Revolution.
It was not stated that soldier married.
Very truly yours,
A.D.MILLER,
Assistant to Administrator.
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Parsonfield Me  Free
Dec 14
Hon. Rufus McIntire [illegible]
Washington
D. C.
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Dec, 13, 1832,
Bro. McLutive
Enclosed is Mr Hilton's pension certificate.
He is allowed but for Six months, when he proved 12 months service. Probably by mistake they were taken for one enlistment. He enlisted twice six months each. One Term of six months was proved by Nathan Wiggins & Zebulon Pease & the other Term of six months by Walter Neal & Josiah Colcord. The mistake no doubt was that they were thought to be but one elistment & Term of service.
All, and others have come right.
I hope you will be able to see this put right. I presume you recollect the testimony proved Two Terms of six months
each.
yours & c
Noah Lovits
All's well
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Payments to be made
at Portland
by Pres. M: I: Br Bank
Agent for paying Pensioners,
in the Agency of
Maine
page 65
*
Recorded by East Bullock
Clerk, in Book D
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WAR DEPARTMENT.
Revolutionary Claim.
I certify that in conformity with the Law of the United States, of the 7th June, 1832, Dudley Hilton of the State of Maine who was a Private in the Army of the Revolution is entitled to receive Twenty- dollars and Eighty Six -cents per annum, during his natural life, commencing on the 4th of March, 1831, and payable semi-annually on the 4th of
March, and 4th of September, in every year.
Given at the War Office of the United States,
this First day of December
one thousand eight hundred and thirty-two
Lew Cass
Secretary of War
{Signed and Countersigned.}
J.L. Edwards
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19. 335
Dudley Hilton
Aug- 20 - 1832
Parsonsfield Me. - 79
June 7 - New Market N.H.
Capt Robt Pike
Col Senter N.H.
6 m
Aug- 75
Capt Jas. Hill
Col Dunham 1. m
Sept 75
Capt Jas Parsons
Col Burnham
6 m
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Pension Office Kent
Old Pension Records.

Could you please give me any information about the two following ancestors who fought in the Revolutionary war.
Dudley Hilton born in New Market N.H. Mar 28- 1753 died in
Parsonsfield May. 11- 1826.
Joseph Ricker Dec- 9- 1746. Died Oct. 18- 1825. in Parsonsfield-
The last name I am not sure of. But the first I know drew a pension.
I am Sincerely
Elsie A Cross
San Francisco
June 22d 19
Address.
Mrs A. D. Cruz
1719 Broderick Ln.
San Francisco Cal
[In rectangular stamp] O. W. & N. DIVISION JUN 30 1900 RECEIVED
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N.Y, July 15th 1931
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington D.C.
[In round stamp] U S PENSION OFFICE B JUL 16 1931
reply returned to G.F.H.
Sir:
Kindly note attached, my letter to
Secretary of War & reply of the Adjutant General, suggesting that I apply to the Pension Bureau for information desired respecting certain Revolutionary War soldiers.
Can you furnish the date?
Thanking you
Very truly
George F. Hilton
50 Broad St
N. Y. City
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50 Broad St
N.Y. July 8, 1931
Secretary of War
Washington D.C.
[In rectangular stamp] ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
JUL - 9 1931
WAR DEPT.
Sir:
Is it possible to secure from the records of the War Department information regarding parents - wife or children of Revolutionary War soldiers. 
If so, I would like to secure such information relative to
(furnished same [illegible] 1- Dudley Hilton, private in Capt. James Hill's company on Pierce's Island about Nov. 5, 1775 - mentioned in New Hampshire State Papers Vol XIV (Rev. Rolls I) Page 232.
2- Dudley Hilton, private, Capt. Robert Pike's Co. in Lt Col Jos. Senter's Regt of N.H. troops which marched to Rhode Island in 1777
mentioned N. H. State Papers Vol XV Pages 242-245- 246 (Rev. Rolls II).
3- Dudley Hilton - a private in Capt. Joseph Parsons' Co. N.H. Troops in 1775 - mentioned in N.H. State Papers Vol XVII (Rev Rolls IV) Page 26
OK 4- Joseph Hilton - 2d Lieut 3d N. H. Regt about Nov. 8. 1776. mentioned N.H. State Papers Vol XVII (Rev. Rolls Vol IV) Page 269
Respectfully
George F. Hilton
50 Broad St N.Y.
16 Received A. G. O. JUL 19 1931
[In round stamp] U S PENSION OFFICE B JUL 16 1931 [In rectangular stamp] RECEIVED JUL 10 1931 [Illegible]
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Rev- 50 Broad St
N.Y. June 30, 1931
Commissioner
Pension Bureau
Washington D.C.
Dear Sir:
Can you give me any information from your Bureau records which will assist me in establishing certain facts respecting my descent from certain soldiers of the Revolutionary War - 1775 1783?
I find in family records - old bibles etc that Dudley Hilton born 1725, died 1800, (Son of Joseph Hilton & Rebecca Atkinson Adams of Exeter N.H.) was my great great grandfather and that Dudley Hilton, born ✓OK 1753. died 1836 (said of first mentioned Dudley Hilton and Sarah Taylor also of Exeter N.H. (or vicinity) was my great grandfather & who married Rhoda Bickford.
The New Hampshire State Papers, Vol XIV (Rev. Rolls I) page 232 shows Dudley Hilton - a private - in the return of Capt. John Hills Co. on Pierce's Island for 5 months in 1775. Original document is stated to be in the Bureau of Pensions. Same N H State Papers Vol XV (Rev. Roll II) also shows Dudley Hilton, private, on the pay rolls of Capt Robert Pike's Co. in Lt. Col. Joseph Senters
(see pages 242- 245-246)
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Rev- 50 Broad St
N.Y.  June 30, 1931
Commissioner,
Pension Bureau
Washington D.C.
Dear Sir
Can you give me any information from your Bureau records which will assist me in establishing certain facts respecting my descent from certain soldiers of the Revolutionary War - 1775-1783?
I find in family records - old bibles etc that Dudley Hilton born 1725, died 1800, (son of Joseph Hilton & Rebecca Atkinson Adams of Exeter N.H.) was my great great grandfather and that Dudley Hilton, born ✓ OK 1753 died 1836 (said of first mentioned Dudley Hilton and Sarah Taylor also of Exeter N.H. (or vicinity) was my great grandfather & who married Rhoda Bickford.
The New Hampshire State Papers, Vol XIV (Rev. Rolls 1) page 232 shows Dudley Hilton a private -  in the return of Capt. John Hills Co. on Pierce's Island for 5 months in 1775. Original document is stated to be in the Bureau of Pensions. Same N H State Papers Vol XV (Rev. Roll II)
also shows Dudley Hilton, private, on the pay rolls of Capt Robert Pille's Co. in Lt. Col. Joseph Senter's
(see pages 242- 245 - 246)
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Commission Pension Bureau. Page 2 6/30/31
Regt of N.H. Troops which marched to Rhode Island in 1777.
Same N. H. State Papers Vol XVII
(Rev. Rolls 4) page 26 shows Dudley Hilton -
private - #68 on list- Capt. Joseph Parson's Co.
N.H. troops-- 1775. Original in Bureau of Pensions
Do your records show parents and
wives of soldiers, & can you inform me if the two Dudley Hilton's first mentioned were both - or either of them -  Revolutionary soldiers?
Thanking you
Very truly
George F. Hilton
50 Broad St
N.Y.  City
[In round stamp] U S PENSION OFFICE C JULY
1 1931
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[illegible] 2293 -
Maine
Dudley Hilton
Parsonsfield, the State of Maine who was a Private in the company commanded by
Captain Pike - of the Regt commanded by Col Senter in the N.H [illegible] Militia for 6 mo
8 dys 
and in Burbank's Regt 6 mo
Inscribed on the Roll of Maine
at the rate of 40 Dollars 56 Cents per annum,
to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 1t day of
De 1832 and sent to Hon P 
McIntire Hous of Reps -
Arears to 4th of Sept 1832 $ 60
Semi-anl allowance ending 4 Mar 1832 - 20 $80
{Revolutionary War Act June 7, 1832}
Recorded by E D Bullock clerk
Book D Vol. 1 Page 63
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19335   
INVALID.  
File No. 19335  
Dudley Hilton
Pri Rev War
Act: June 7th 32 "
Index:-Vol. 2, Page 185
[Arrangement of 1870.]

July 5 1900
[illegible]. A.D. Cross San Francisco
1931- July 22- Hist. to George L. Hilton. ILL