Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W 20990, Elias Dickey, Mass. N.H.
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Service Mass,         Dickey, Elias.             Number N.H.                              Jennet                 W 20990
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Reported
758.
New Hampshire [Concred] [Concord?]
Jennet Dickey. widow of Elias Dickey who served in the Revolutionary war, as a private
Inscribe on the Roll at the rate of 59 Dollars - Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 17 day of July 1848 and sent to Jesse Carr Goffstown N.H. 
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 69, Vol. 1.
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21691
New Hampshire
Elias Dickey
of Willibon in the State of N. Hamp
who was a Private in the Compy commanded
by Captain Fulling of the Reg commanded
by Co Prescott in the NH
line for 17 months & 21 days
Inscribed on the Roll of New Hampshire
at the rate of 59 - Dollars - Cents per annum,
to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 10th day of Oct
head
and in the
Atwood New Boston N.H.
Arrears to the 4th of Sept 1833 $147.50
Semi-anl. allowance ending 4 Mar 34-
29.50
=
$177.00
Recorded by
Book E
⎨ Revolutionary Claim,
Act June 7, 1832.
All Addison Clerk,
Vol. 2. Page 80
Dead
order to pay Augt 29, 1837
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No. 108
Elias Dickey

[undecipherable writing]

13.954

Fold3 File #15572960Additional names: Elias Dickey. Image provided by Fold3.
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STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
County of Hillsborough, SS. 
On this twenty-eighth, day of August, M. 1832, 
Elias Dickey of New Boston, County of Hillsborough, and state of New Hampshire, personally appeared in open Court before the Court of Probate, now sitting within and for the County of Hillsborough, in the State aforesaid, aged eighty-one years

Who being duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress, passed June 7th, 1832. That he entered the service of the United States, under the following named officers, and served as herein stated. That is to say, On the 19th day of April 1775, I left the town of Osferel Mass in a Company under the command of Cap. John Nutting, Lieut. Lakin, John Mosure Brigg, and  arrived at Lexington on the same day of the Battle of Concord, and the next day march to Cambridge. After remaining at Cambridge a short time I enlisted under the same Company Officer into a Regiment commanded by COl. Wm. Prescott of Peperel and continued in the same until the 13th day of Sept.--On the day of the Battle of Bunker Hill I was stationed as century about half way between the old ferry and the Neck so called, but during the forenoon was ordered from that post on to the  hill where I remained during the Battle. After the Battle I remained in Cambridge in the American Army until Sept. I then volunteered to go on an expedition to Canada and entered a Company under the command of Capt. Wm. Guteredge of Stockbridge and on the 13th day of Sept. Left Cambridge and went to Newbury where I took [illegible] with the Army for Kenebeck. I passed up the Kenebeck River and through the Wildness to Canada under the Command of Gen. Arnold, during which expedition I endured extreme hardships. I passed with the Army [illegible] the St. Lawrence to within a few miles of Quebeck where we were joined by Gen. Mt.Gomery and soon ordered down to the City where I frequently performed duty as a ground within a few rods of the City Walls and on these occasions suffered much, particularly on the night of the great [illegible x2] that took [illegible] at that time. I remained in the Army there until the sixth day of the next May--during which I had the Small Pox and suffered much and had not fully recovered when I left. the Party under Gen. Arnold were dismissed at this time and the whole Army proceeded up the St. Lawrence- But being weak I was unable to keep up with the Army and with other Invalids did not overtake them until they halted at a placed called Point-de-Shambe, as nearly as I can recollect--Here I received a [illegible] alternative of provisions and proceeded with the other invalids up to the River Lovel in [illegible] of the main body, and here waited until the Army came up--At this place I left the Army and returned
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home by the way of Crown-Point, Over Creek, and Charlestown, N.H. then called no. 4 to the town of Raby N.H. (now called Brookline N.H) where I had previously resided. I received no discharge from the Army but was informed that the Lieut. revised one for the whole Company. during this service I received only one half dollar in compensation. 

In the month of Aug. 1776 I enlisted under Capt. Daniel Emerson of Hollis N.H. for five months to go to Tyecondaroga at Charleston N.H. then called no. 4 we were joined by other troops, and proceeded through Brittand Vert to Tycondaroga where he joined the Army under command of Gen. Gates, and there from pressed five months after which I was dismissed and returned home. During this expedition the Company in which I served was attacked by the Regiment under the command of Col. Wingate.

He relinquishes every claim, whatever, to a pension or annuity, whatever, except the present, and declares that his name is not on the pension roll, of the agency of any State, Elias Dickey, Sworn to Bernard Parker, Judge of Probate. We John Atwood Clergyman residing in the town of New Boston NH in the county of Hillsborough aforesaid, and Joseph Cochran Jr. Esq., residing in New Boston aforesaid, hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Elias Dickey who has subscribed and sworn to the above, and that we believe him to be 81 years of age, that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier in the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion. Sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid, John Atwood Joseph Cochran and Bernard Parker, Judge of Probate

And the said Court to hereby declare their opinion, that after the investigation of the matter, and putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department ,that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier and he served as he states. And the Court further certifies that it appears to them, that John Atwood, who as signed the preceding Certificates is a Clergyman resident in the town of New Boston and that Joseph Cochran Jr. who has signed the name, is a resident in the town of New Boston -- and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit. 
               Bernard Parker } Judge of Probate for said County of Hillsborough.

I Charles H. Atherton, Register of the court, do hereby certify, that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of Elias Dickey for a pension. 

In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of said court, this twenty eighth day of August in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty-two. 
CH Atherton    Register of Probate, for said county of Hillsborough.
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[Typed form with handwritten answers]
STATE OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE.
County of Hillsborough, SS.
At the Court aforesaid, On the application aforesaid, the following interrogatories were propounded to the said Elias Dickey and the following answers given on [?] to wit:

1. Where, and in what year were you born? Answer, I was born in Londonderry, N.H. in the year 1751 on the 11th day of Aug. O.S. according to the best of my information
2. Have you any record of your age, and where is it? Answer, Do not know of any.
3. Where were you living, when called into service, where have you lived since the Revolutionary War, and where do you now live? Answer, When called into service I lived in Raby N.H. now called Brookline. After my term of service in the army I lived in Raby NH (Now Brookline) about six years. Since that time I have lived in New Boston NH.
4. How were you called into service, were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute, and if a substitute, for whom? Answer, I volunteered.
5. State the names of some of the regular Officers, who were with the troops, where you served, such Continental and Militia Regiments, as you can recollect, and the general circumstances of your service? Answer, Some Officers at Bunker Hill were Col. Prescot Gen. P[?, Putnam?] [illegible] at Cambridge Gen Washington. On the cap[?] to Quebeck [Quebec] was Gen Arnold [crossed out] About 1300 left Cambridg [Cambridge] - 4 Companies returned from [?]beck [Quebec ?]. The remainder were joined by Gen. Mt Gomery [Montgomery] near Quebeck [Quebec] with a number much superior to that with Arnold
6. Did you ever receive a discharge from the service, and if so, by whom was it given, and what has become of it? Answer, I did not.
7. State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighborhood, and who can testify as to your character for veracity, and their belief of your services as a Soldier of the Revolution? Answer, Doc. Joseph Cochran, Samuel Gregg [?] Abner Hogg

Certified by [signature] C H Atherton Register.
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State of New hampshire
County of Hillsborough on the twenty second day of August Eighteen
hundred and thirty eight personally appeared before the County of Common
pleas now holder in the within and for the County of Hillsborough
and State of New Hampshire, Jesse Decker a resident of [illegible]
in the County of Hillsborough and State of New Hampshire and [illegible]
years the 31 day of last October, who being first duly sworn according to
law, doth on her oath, make the following declaration in order to
Claim the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress
passed July 7th 1838 entitled "an act granting half pay and prensions
to certain widows, that she is the widow of Elias Dickey who was a
private in the army
of the revolution, and was a pensioner under the
act of June 7, 1832
she further orders that she was married to the said Elias Dickey in the
month of October seventeen hundred and seventy nine; but what day of
October she cannot say as she has lost her record; that her husband
the aforesaid as Dickens died on the twenty seventh day of November
eighteen hundred and thirty six,
that she was not married to him
prior to his leaving the service, but the marriage took place
to the first day of January
seventeen hundred and ninety four.
at the time and stated
her
Jesset & Dickey
mark
Sworn & Subscribed on the day +
year as above written before the Justices of
the Court of Common Pleas aforesaid in open Court
Witness Leonard Wilson ⎬ presiding Justice
of said Court
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Andrew Wallace, Clerk of the Superior Court of Judison
time, and also Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for
the County of Hillsborough in the State of New Hampshire do hereby certify that Leonard Willox above
named is a Justice of the aforesaid Superior Court of
Judicature, and that he is also ex office as Justice of the
Court of Common Pleas for said State and the [illegible]
 Justice of said Court of Common Pleas at the
present Term of said Court in said County of Hillsborough, and that the
forgoing signature, purporting
to be his, is genuine
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto of
fixed the seal of said County and subscribed
my name at Amherst in said
County, this twenty fifth day of August
Anno Domini 1838
A. Wallace Clerk
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912
Declaration of
Janet Dickey
Janet Dickey
Widow of Elias
MA?
Oct 7. July 38
? 15/-82/ on '75
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No 13954
Elias Dealy, Hillsborough
New Hampshire

[illegible]17 Nov 21 [illegible] 
5. 17 06
Apl 25 1833
P 354
5667
2.33
5900
_____
11800
29.00
_____
147.50
John Elwood New Boston
New Hampshire
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BRIEF in the case of Elias Dickey
County Hillsborough in the State of New Hampshire
(Act 7th June,1889)
1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? Court
2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?
3. How old is he? 81 years
4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed.
Period
In 1775- April 19 
Duration of Service
time of service dates
6 months 
28 days
Rank
Private
Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served
Gen. Arnold, Montgomery
Duration of Service
7 Months
29 Days
Rank
Private
Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served
Capt. Jno Nutting, Col. Wm Prescot
Period
1776 May
Duration of Service
5 Months
in Roll of service
Rank
Private
Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served.
Capt. Danl Emerson
5. In what battles was he engaged? None Stated
6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Hillsborough County New Hampshire
7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditionary evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? traditionary- (illegible) certificate
8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? Correct
I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
Richd Keywatts, Examining Clerk
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1819 Wars Section
[illegible]
February 26, 1927
Mrs W. C. Vandergrift
1102 South Washington St
Denver, Colo.
Madam:
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim W. 20990 it appears that Elias
Dickey was born August 11, 1751 (Old Style) in Londonderry. New Hampshire.
While a resident of Raby (which was later of
Brookline), New Hampshire he enlisted April 19, 1775, served
as a private in Captain John Nutting's Company, Colonel William
Prescott's Massachusetts Regiment, was in the battle of Bunker Hill and served in said company and regiment until
September 13, 1775 on which day he volunteered in Captain
William Guthridge's Massachusetts Company, was in General
Arnold's Expedition to Canada, served until May 6, 1776. He
reached home in July or August 1776 and in a few days enlisted
and served five months as private in Captain Daniel Emerson's
Company, Colonel Wingate's New Hampshire Regiment.
He was allowed pension on his application executed August
28, 1832 while a resident of New Boston, Hillsborough County,
New Hampshire, to which place he moved from Raby, New Hampshire.
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Rev.L

Enlisted November 27, or 28, 1836

He married in October 1779, Jennet, born October 31, 1757, maiden name not given. She was allowed pension on her application executed August 28 (blurred) while a resident of New Boston, New Hampshire. 

Respectfully, 

WINFIELD SCOTT
Commissioner.
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To J. L Edwards Commissioner of Pensions
Dar Sir
I herewith present to you the Documentation of
Mary Poor and Janet Dickey for pensions:
you will please make your
return to me at Goffstown
County of Hillsborough State of Newhampshire
you have a spare copy of the pension
laws and
would send me to me I should be very much obliged very respectfully your obedient and very humble servant
Goffstown July 5, 1848
Jesse Carr
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Jennet Dickey
Adm
113
admitted
Jesse Carr
Goffstown NH
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DECLARATION
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of 2d February, 1848, entitled ""An Act making further provision
for surviving Widows and Soldiers of the Revolution.
STATE OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE.
County of Hillsborough ss ⎬
ON THIS third day of July
1848 personally appeared
before the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace in and for said County,
Jennet Dickey resident of Newboston
in the County of Hillsborough
aged ninety two 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 2d February, 1848, granting pensions to Widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War
: That she is the Widow of Elias Dickey
who was a private
in the war of the revolution and drew a pension under the
act of Congress passed June the 7th 1832 and that she
the said declarant has drawn a pension under the act of
Congress passed June 17, 1844 to the amount $5.00 per
annum
She further declares that she is still a widow.
her
Jennet
Dickey
mark
Sworn and subscribed on the day and year above written- Before
Jesse Carr Justice of the Peace
I FURTHER CERTIFY, That the above Declarant is personally known to me.
Jesse Carr
Justice of the Peace.
State of New Hampshire
Hillsborough COUNTY, SS.
I
Perley Doder
Clerk of the Court of Common
Pleas, of the County and State aforesaid, do hereby certify that Jesse Carr
is a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, duly commissioned and qualified; that his commission was
dated on the twentieth day of May
1844 and will expire
on the nineteenth day of May
1869 and that his signature above written is genuine.
Given under my hand, and the seal of said County, a fourth day of July 1848
Perley Dodge CLERK
Sold by John F. Brown, 171, Main-street, Concord, N. H.
{seal affixed]
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I
I Thomas
[illegible]of New Boston County of Hillsborough
and State of New Hampshire [illegible]
that I am 79 years of age
that I was well acquainted with Elias Dickey late of Wenham deceased and Jennet Dickey was is widow
of the said Elias Dickey I was present and said them and said
age took place in the year 1778 or 1779 in the face, it was
one of her but which I cannot say position; but we sum
it was during the revolutionary war. that the Rev Simon
[illegible] the morning
Sworn and subscribed the third
Thomas Cochran
day of August 1831 before me
Jesse Carr Justice of Peace

I certify that the above named Thomas Cochran
is a man of good manned charachter and entitled to full credit

Jesse Carr Justice of the Peace
Rosanna Hogg of whose county of Shenough and same
he demanding that I have been acquainted with Jesse Dickey
widow of Jess Dickey ever since she was a girl she lived at my
Fathers three years or more before she was married and was manned
at my Fathers and what I was at the means and
saw them married said marriage took place in the month of October
seventeen hundred and seventy eight or 1779 which you I cannot say
but it was one of those years
Rosana Hogg
Herman August 9th 1834 then the designed Rosanna Hogs made oath
to time Affident [illegible]
Jesse Carr Juster of the Rev-
I certify that Rosanne Hogg whose named is of good character and entitled
to full credit
Jesse Carr Just of Peace
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I William Beard of [illegible] County of Hillsborough and State of New Hampshire
depose and say that I was well acquainted with Elias Holley late of [illegible]
declined who [illegible] 27th 1838 I was [illegbile] and
had by his said [illegbile] above named [illegible] a pension under the
act of June 7 1832 and was the husband of Janet Dickey who now
makes application for a pension and the said Jennet Dickey is the
widow of the said Elias Dickey and she has remained a widow ever
since his death
William Beard
Sworn and subscribed the ninth day of August A.D. 1838 before me
Jesse Carr
Justice of Peace
I certify that the above named William Beard is a good character
and is entitled to full credit
Jesse Carr Justice Peace
I Andrew Wallace, Clerk of the Superior Court of Judicature for the County of Hillsborough in the State of
New Hampshire do hereby certify that Jesse Carr above
and before mentioned is a Justice of the Peace for said
County of Hillsborough, and that the foregoing signature
(six in number) purporting to be his are genuine
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto affix
ed the seal of said Court and subscribed
my name, at Amherst in said County
this twenty seventh day of August 1838
A. Wallace Clerk
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912
913
914
NH
Sept 1
7 July 1838
J L Edwards Esqr.
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington City
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To J.L. Edwards.
commissioner of pension
Sir I herewith send you the papers of Betsy How
Jennet Dickey and Sarah Jones you will please
pass on them and send the returns to me in
Goffstown County of Hillsborough State of New Hampshire
August 28. 1838
Jesse Cam
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J L Edwards Esp
Sir

By the accompanying [illegible]
The widow application for the service deceased [illegbile] Elias Dickey,  for more than one year. 
[illegible] her attorney received the document
Respectfully your obt Servant
Isaac Hill
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13959
Elias Dickey
John Atwood Es
New Boston
N. H.
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BRIEF objections to the admission of pension chlaims of which these answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of Elias Dickey which require further proof or explanation
I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides? Yes
II Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides? yes
III. If the applicant did not make the declaration in the county where he resides, is there any reason
assigned for his not doing so?
IV. Has the declarant mentioned the period or periods of the war when he served? Yes

V. *Has he mentioned with precision the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled? No item
VI Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations?
yes
VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832?
yes
VIII. Has the Court given their opinion? Yes
IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate? yes

X Is the Clerk's seal affixed? And if so, has it a device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal? 
yes
4-28
7-23
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XI. Has the applicant obtained the evidence of clergyman and another respectable citizen as to their belief respecting his age and the general belief in his neighborhood relative to his revolutionary service? yes
XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it?
XIII. If the applicant has no documentary evidence, and has not obtained the testimony of at least one living witness, has he stated in his declaration that such proof cannot be had? No
XIV If the applicant's name is not found on the rolls of military service, has he produced a witness or witnesses as to his service?
If he has produced direct proof as to service, has the magistrate who administered the oath, certified to the credibility of the witness or witnesses?
Has the proper officer certified to the official character and signature of the magistrate as the regulations direct?
XV. Does it appear from any of the papers that the witness was in such a situation, or of such an age, as to have a personal knowledge of the applicant's service?
XVI. Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct? Yes
XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And,
if not, which of them is not so answered?
No

EXPLANATORY NOTES.
QUERE V. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how
long he served, he should amend his declaration
WHITE ASK ALF
"Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, Justice of the Peace, who, being
duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he
cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service, but according to the best of his recollection
he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades; For months
, and --- days, I served as a . For and
for such service I claim a pension.
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3

It is important in all cases to determine with precision the period for which each applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable. Some persons who apply for pensions merely state they served two years in the militia, &c. without specifying the tours; the names of the officers, and other particulars respecting their service. This form of declaration is highly objectionable. It must in every case be clearly shown under what officers the applicant served; the duration of each term of engagement; the particular place or places where the service was performed; that the applicant served with an embodied corps called into service by competent authority; that he was either in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, was not employed in any civil pursuit. 

QUERE XIV. Proof of Service 

In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses, who are required to set forth in the affidavits the time of the claimants entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office. 

QUERE XVI. Mode of authentication papers. 

In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other paper authenticated, the certificate must be attached there to by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the ends of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate. 

In every case where the clerk of the court, or other certifying officer, has no public seal of office, the certificate of a member of congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should accompany the papers.
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Commissioner of
Pensions

Pension
Office Department of war
---
Washington
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New Boston, N.H. June 10 1838
The Hon. Secretary of War
Sir
At the request of Mr Elias
Dickey who is reputed in this place as a
Soldier of the Revolution, I herewith forward
to the Department the doings of the Court on
the application of said Dickey for a Pension
together with the objections of the Department to
said application, and his further declaration
and explanation. He has become aged and
his memory as well as other powers have have
failed much, he knows of no person living to
whom he can apply for testimony and has no
documentary evidence. But I certify to
the department that
he is a man of truth
and that it is universally believed in this
place so far as my acquaintance extends
that he served as he states, and
John Atwood
Member of the General Court of
New Hampshire, and Pastor of
the Baptist Church in New Boston
N. H.
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I Elias Dickey of New Boston in the County of Hillsborough and State of New Hampshire eighty two years
and an applicant for a Pension under the act of Congress
of June 7th 1832 in addition to and explanation of my
declaration made before the Court of Probate for said
County on the twenty eighth day of August 1832
testify and declare that I marched to Cambridge Mass
as stated in my declaration, and according to the best
of my recollection it was either six or seven days, being
the 25th or 26th of April 1775 when I enlisted as stand
in my said declaration. I served until the 13th
of September. On the 13th of September 1775 I enlisted
in Capt. William Gutledges Company to go to Canada &
and until the sixth day of May 1776 as stated in
said declaration. By reason of old age and the
consequent up of memory I cannot state positively
the day I enlisted in Capt. Daniel Emerson Company to go to Ticonderoga, nor the time I was discharged, but I will remember the term was five months
and that I served it out. Capt Emerson belonged
Hollis, the town adjoining Ray, and I marched with
the Company to Mount Independence, when our company was stationed. It was a company of New Hampshire Militia some time before my time
was out I was detached on a road party but
road to Castletown. I stated in my declaration
that the enlistment was in August 1776, but it
might have been in July. I was at home atter
my return from Canada only a few days
I further say that I have no record of my age
and that I do not know of any person living
by whom I can prove any part of my service
I was a private in all my service.
Elias Dicker
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State of New Hampshire
County of Hillsborough ss On this fourth day of
June one thousand eight hundred and thirty three
personally appeared Elias Dickey the person within
named and signed the foregoing affidavit, and made
oath in due form of law that the same is true
Before me Edmund Parker, Justice of
the Peace
I certify that the above named Elias Dickey is a
man of truth a credible person and his statement entitled to full credit
Edmund Parker Justice of the
Peace
I Andrew Wallace Clerk of the Superior Court
of Judicature for the County of Hillsborough in
the State of New Hampshire, certify that Edmund
Parker above named is a Justice of the Peace for
said County as above, and that the foregoing
signatures, purporting to be his, are genuine
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto
affixed my seal of
Office, and sub
scribed my name, this fourth day
of June in the year of our Lord 1833
A. Wallace Clerk
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Elias Dickey NH act 7 June [illegible]
Nov 15 38
Died 29th Nov. 1836 Pd death p 1837
S. H. H.
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113
New Hampshire
Jennet Dickey
widow of Elias Dickey
who was a private
in the New Hampshire line
for 17 mos & 21 days

Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 59
Dollars
Cents per annum, to commence on
the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the
11
day of May 1843
and sent to
Jesse Carr
Goffstown N.H.
(Act of March 3, 1843.)
Recorded in Book A
Vol. 1 Page. 15
Rep
119
___
999
59
___
29.50
[illegible]
___
39.33

8.23
59
19.66
___
59.32
3.54
___
42.86

4.99
___
1.66
1.66
22
___
3.54
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1063
New Hampshire
Jennet Dickey
of Elias Dickey
who was a pensioned under the Act of 7 Jun 22
and who died on the 27th Nov 1836
of Hillsborough in the State of N. H.
who was a Pr in the Compy commanded
by Captain Nutting
of the Regt commanded
by
Prescott in the N. H.
line for 17 mos 21
Inscribed on the Roll of [illegible]
the rate of 59 Dollars - Cents per annum
to commence on the 28 nov
1826

Certificate of Pension issued the 17th day of March 38 and [illegible]
Goffstown, N H
Arrears to the 4th of Sep - $108, as
Semiannual allowance ending
29.50
137.50
Act July 7,
1838.
Recorded by R. Burdin Clerk
Vol. 1
Page 38
Book A.
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O. W. and N. Division               3-525.

ISC          DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
Mr file No. 990    Bureau of Pensions,
Rev.                       Washington, D. C.

In reply to your request for a statement of the military history of Elias Dickey, a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his ( and his widow's ) application for pension on file in this Bureau.
1. Dates of Enlistment or Appointment. 
2. Length of service. 
3. Rank. 
4. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED.
     A. Captain.     B. Colonel.
5.  State.

1. Apl 19. 75  2. Blank 3. Blank 4A. John Nutting 4B. Wm Prescott 5. Mass.

1. Sept 13, 75 2. to May 6, 76 3. Blank 4A. Wm Guthridge 4B. to Canada Gen. Arnold 5.  Blank

1. July or Aug. 76 2.  5 mos. 3. Blank  4A. Daniel Emerson 4B. Wingate  Ex to Ticonderoga 5. NH

Battles engaged in,  Blank
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Raby, N. H. 
Date of application for pension, Aug. 28, 1832.
Residence at date of application, New Boston, Hillsborough Co., N. H.
Age at date of application, B Aug. 11, 1751  O.S., at Londonderry, N. H.
Remarks: Sol. mar. Oct. 1779 Jennet b. Oct. 31, 1757
He died Nov, 29, 1836.
Mr declr. Aug. 22, 1838 res. New Boston, NH
No claim for Alex Gilchrist
Very respectfully,
Commissioner
20581b3mll-05
[Oct. 31. 1837
                  80
               1757]
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[Stamp: U.S. Pension Office Jan 8 1927]
1102 S. Washington St.
Denver, Colo.
January 4, 1927

United States Bureau of Pensions, 
Washington, D. C.

Will you answer the following questions if possible:
I.  In what year did Adam Dickey of Topsham, Vermont, who was pensioned as a revolutionary soldier in 1840, die?  Did his widow receive a pension?  What was her name?
II.  Was Elias Dickey, also a revolutionary soldier from Vermont, pensioned? (Lieut. David Pixley's Co., Gen. Arnold's Detachment)  If so when did he die? 
Thanking you in advance for this favor.
I am
       Respectfully yours,
       Mrs. W. C. Vandegrift

P.S. Any other information concerning these have men that you can give will be greatly appreciated.
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Commissioner of Pensions
Dept. of the Interior
Washington, D. C.            [Stamp: O.W. & N. Div]
                                        [Stamp: Jan 2 1907 Files]
Dear Sir,
Will you kindly write me if you have any Revolutionary War data in regard to Elias Dickey of New Boston and Alexander Gilchrist of Dunbarton, both of the State New Hampshire.
Please address Mrs. Susan G. Adams, 1119 Sixth Street, Greeley, Colorado
Dec. 27, 1906            
[Stamp: U.S. Pension Office]
[Stamp: Dec 31 1906]
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[Left side]
Widow, Etc.
File No. 20,990
Jennet Dickey
Widow of Elias Dickey
Pri  Rev War
Act Feb 2nd 48
Index: Vol. A  Page 184
[Arrangement of 1870]

[Right side]

1907 Jany 5, History to 
Mrs. Susan G. Adams

Feb 26 Hist to Mrs. W. C. Vandegrift,  Mrs VF
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New Hampshire, 1063        
Jennet Dickey widow of Elias Dickey who was a pensioner under the Act of 1832, and who died on the 27 November 1836 of Hilsboro (in the State of N.H. who was a private in the company commanded by Captain Nutting of the Red commanded by Col. Prescott in the N. H. line for 17 - 21 days
Inscribed on the roll of Concord at the rate of 59 dollars - cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836 and ending 28th November 1836
Certificate of Pension issued the 28th day of August, 1843 and sent to Jesse Carr Goffstown, N. H.
Whole amount due          $42.86
[ Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by Wm Steward  Clerk
Book A Vol. T Page 38
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406
Declaration of 
Jennet Dickey
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Declaration
In order to obtain the benefits of the act of Congress off the 3rd March 1843 granting pensions for one year to certain widows who have received pensions in our the act of July 7, 1838
State of New Hampshire
Hillsborough ss. On this tenth day of April 1843 personally appeared before me Jesse Carr one of the Justice of the Peace in and for the County of Hillsborough and State of New Hampshire Jennet Dickey a resident of New Boston in the County of Hillsborough and State of New Hampshire aged Eighty six years, who being first duly sworn and making 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 3rd day March 1843, granting pensions to widows of persons who same is during the revolutionary war.  That she is the widow of Elias Dickey who was a private in the army of the revolution the regiment  of corps she cant state.  The considered pension she receives under the act of July 7, 1838 was fifty nine dollars and nine cents; bit how many she cant now need that she further declares that she is still a widow               her
                            Jennet  X  Dickey
                                     mark
Hillsborough ss. April 10. 1843  Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written before me
Jesse Carr Justice of Peace
I honestly certify that I am personally acquainted with Jennet Dickey above named that I assisted her in obtaining her pension under the act of July 7, 1838   Jesse Carr Jus Peace
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State of New Hampshire  }
Hillsborough County        }  Act
I Perley Dodge Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for the County and State of NH said as hereby certify that Jesse Carr is an acting Justice of the Peace in and for said County of Hillsborough and throughout the State of New Hampshire duly commission and qualified: that his commission was dated on the twenty first dayt of May 1839 and will expire on the twentieth day of May 1844 and that his signatures above written are genuine.
Given under my hand and the seal of said County this eleventh day of April 1843
Perley Dodge  Clerk
[seal]
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Jennet Dickey
(for arrears)
N.H.
Act 7 July 38  [1838]
59P from
4 March 36 to 27 Nov. 36
arrears

Jesse Carr
Goffstown
N.H.
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Declaration

In order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress of the 7th of July 1838 entitled an act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows and the resolution of August 16, 1842 declarations of said Act of July 7 1838.  She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining that part of the five years pension which she has set received to wit from March 4, 1836 reporting November 27, 1836 the time her late husband died being eight months and twenty three days

State of New Hampshire
Hillsborough County ss.
On this ninth day of June 1843 personally appeared before me Jesse Carr a Justice of the Courts of Common Pleas for said County of Hillsborough.  Jennet Dickey and resident of New Boston in said county of Hillsborough and State of New Hampshire aged eighty six years who being first duly sworn, answering to law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the pension name by the act of Congress passed July 7, 1838 entitled an act granting half pay and pension to certain widows that she is the widow of Elias Dickey who was a private in the army of the Revolution
She further declares that she was married to the man Elias Dickey in the fall of 1779 this day was in October but is not certain and recollect, but would refer to the widow accompaning her first declaration for a pension that her Husband the aforesaid Elias Dickey died on the twenty seventh day of November one thousand eight hundred and thirty six that she was not married to him know to his having the service but the marriage took place previous to the first day of January seventeen hundred and ninety four A.D. at the time above stated.                 her
                                  Jennet    X  Dickey
                                              mark
Hillsborough ss. June 9 1843
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written before me.
Jesse Carr  A Justice of the Court of Common Pleas for the county of Hillsborough and State of New Hampshire
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I hereby certify that Jennet Dickey seventy infirmary is unable to attend court
Jesse Carr } A Justice of the Court of Common Pleas

I William Beard of New Boston county of Hillsborough and State of New Hampshire depose and say that I was well acquainted with Elias Dickey late of November deceased, that he was a pensioned under the act of June 7, 1832 that he died November 27, 1736 and left a widow whose name is Jennet Dickey who has remained a widow ever since his death and is the same person named in the foregoing declaration
William Beard
Hillsborough ss June 10th 1843 There to sworn name William Beard made solemn oath that the above affidavit by him was subscribed is just and true before me
Jesse Carr }  A Justice of the Court of Common Pleas
I hereby certify that William Beard of good associates and entitled to her credit
Jesse Carr  A Justice of the Court of Common Pleas
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State of New Hampshire   }
Hillsborough County         } ss.

I Perley Dodge Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of the County and State aforesaid do hereby certify that Jesse Carr is an acting Justice or Judge of the Court of Common Pleas in and for said County, duly commissioned and qualified that his commission was dated on the 27th day of June 1835, and under the constitution of said state has ten years longer to continue and that his signature above written is genuine.
[seal] Given under my hand and the seal of said court this tenth day of June 1843
Perley Dodge Clerk