Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 43191, for Stockman Swett, New Hampshire
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(8-1776) 
SERVICE     NUMBER 
Continental (N.H.) Mass. 
Swett, Stockman  Sweat or  
S.43191  B.L.Nt 80^ -100
Contents
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New Hampshire Roll 
Stockman Swett 
Maj 
Sheldons Dragons. private 1777.  6 yrs 
In the army of the United States during the Revolutionary Wa
N.H. and Continental 
Inscribed on the Roll of New Hampshire 
At the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence the 20 of April 1818
certificate of Pension issued the 10th of Oct. 1818
And deliver to Edward Evan’s Esq
At the city of Washington 
Arrears to the 4th of       Sept.   1818  36.00
Semi-anl, all’ce ending 4th Mar 1819  48.00
Arrears 4 Mo 15/30                              $84.00

Revolutionary claim, 
Act 18th March, 1818.

Continental 
Hanover Grafton CO
N.H. 

1885 June 16. History to town 
G Hanover NH 

Nohnccah Sent to S. P. Webster Esq 2bl
1820 Plymouth NH
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No 801
Stockman Swett
priv.
Sheldons Dragons
N.B. Vanzant a Signee
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War Department 
Section of bounty lands 
The Hon A Boden
Carlisle County of Cumberland Pa
August 1819 

Sir, 
I enclose you the printed rules in Revolutionary cases with a view 
that Joseph Dailey may prepare his papers by [?]
for his claim to land.
John Egains warrant was issued to himself July 9th 1789, No 9347. I also return you the 
transcript from the Pa. line for the above persons 
and have the honor to be Sir, 
very respectfully 
Yr Obt Sevt
Signed N. Cutting
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Stockman Swett

Correct

Found on Col [?] 
Roll
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State of New Hampshire

On this twentieth day of April in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and eighteen and of the independence of the United States the forty second, before me William H. Woodward Chief Justice of the Court of Common Pleas for the second district in said State comprising the County of Grafton, came Stockman Swett of Hanover of said County, a citizen of the United States and being duly sworn made solemn oath that the declaration hereunto [illegible] by him subscribed is just and true.  The same being made in order to obtain the provisions made in and by an act of Congress of the United States approved on the eighteenth day of March now last past.  The said Swett declaring that he has in his possession no other evidence of his said services.

I do therefore hereby certify that it appears to my satisfaction that the said Stockman Swett did serve on the continental establishment in the war of the revolution against the common enemy for a longer term that nine months at one period of the war.  [illegible] circumstances he needs the assistance of the County for support.  And I do also certify that Henry Hutchinson Esq. who hath attested the [illegible] affidavit is a Justice of the peace in and for the said county of Grafton.  [illegible] to take affidavit and that full faith and credit is and ought to be given his attestations.

And I now transmit the declaration and affidavit of aforesaid to the Secretary of the Department of War as the law [illegible].

In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my name and caused the seal of said court to be hereunto applied [illegible] particular inspection or [illegible] or[illegible] therefore having been accepted [illegible] by said Court at Hanover aforesaid this day [illegible] before written.

William H. Woodward
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I Stockman Swett of Hanover in the
County of Grafton and State of Newhampshire [New Hampshire] a Citizen of the United States being of the age of fifty eight years on oath declare that I served as a private soldier in the Army employed in the Revolutionary War of the United States as follows - viz - that after a tour of duty of six months in Massachusetts a part of which was in the battle of Bunker Hill in the year 1775 I in January 1776 enlisted into a Company of infantry commanded by Capt John Hale in the Regiment commanded by Col. Stark in the line of Newhampshire [New Hampshire] troops for the term of one year - that I was in the battle at Trenton and in active service the whole of said term and was honorably discharged by Genl. Sullivan at Morristown in New Jersey in January 1777 - that on my way home to Newhampshire [New Hampshire] immediately after said discharge when I had returned as far as Hartford in the State of Connecticut I in the same month of January enlisted during the war into the second regiment of light dragoons commanded by Col. Elisha Sheldon in the Connecticut line into a Company commanded
at that time by Capt Vanderzam and soon after by Capt Thomas Seymour - that I was in the battle at Scoharrie [Scoharie], the battle at Stillwater and a battle near Philadelphia - that I was in said service against the common enemy in said regiment six years & four months except one furlough of twenty days and received an honorable discharge at Newtown in Connecticutt [Connecticut] in the month of June 1783 signed by Col. Sheldon - that my house was burnt several years since in the absence of my family and my said discharge and most of my effects were burnt with it - and that from my reduced circumstances I need the assistance of my Country for my support and also that since the period of said service I have altered the manner of spelling my name from "Sweat" to "Swett" -
Stockman Swett
I hereby relinquish my claim to every pension heretofore allowed me by the laws of the United
Stockman Swett
April 20th 1818
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Declaration of Stockman Swett
Stockman Swett
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I Silus Tenney of Hanover in the County of Grafton and State of Newhampshire [New Hampshire] of lawful age depose and say that I have been acquainted with Stockman Swett of
said Hanover ever since he left the army in the year 1783 and have been a near neighbor of him for more than thirty years that his circumstances in point of property are quite reduced and that in my opinion he needs assistance for support -
Silas Tenney

State of Newhampshire [New Hampshire]
Grafton ss. April 20. 1818. Then personally appearing the said Silus Terry made solemn oath that the above deposition by him subscribed contains the truth and nothing but the truth-
Before me
Henry Hutchinson Jus. Peace
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Stockman Swett.
Hanover, Grafton Co.
3. [illegible]
Oct 18
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Grafton ss.] STATE OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE.
ON this 8th day of November A.D. 1820 personally appeared Stockman Swett before the Superior Court of Judicature holden at Plymouth [Judge of the Court of Probate is crossed out] in the County of Grafton in open Court being a Court of Record, in and for the said county, by law established aged sixty one years, resident in Hanover in said county, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth, on his oath declare that he served in the Revolutionary War, as follows, viz. I belonged to Capt Townsends Company Col Bridges regiment in the Massachusetts line, I enlisted into said Company June 1775 for six months and in January 1776. I enlisted for one year into Capt John Hales Company Col. Starks Regt in the New Hampshire line & in January 1777.
I enlisted into the second Regt of light dragoons commanded by Col Elisha Sheldon in Capt Vandazures troop during the war in the Connecticut line & I faithfully discharged my
duty untill [until] I was regularly discharged with badges of merrit

The date of my original declaration in order to obtain a pension is the 20th day of April 1818
The number of my pension certificate is 3,441. I have received a Pension. And I do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18th day 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, formation 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. My occupation is a farmer but not of a farmer but not of sufficient
ability to pursue it in family residing with me I have a wife whose name is Molley fifty five
years old Aden aged twenty years. Irena aged seventeen years Mary C. aged nine years Sophrona Aldrich an adopted daughter
aged eleven years six in all
Their capacity to contribute to their support my wife is under the doctors care a
considerable part of the time my son Aden has been confined with a fever sore & is still out of health the other children are as able to support themselves as other children of their ages
Stockman Swett -
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I Stockman Swett of Hanover County of Grafton and State of New Hampshire a pensioner under the act of Congress of March 18th 1818 depose & say that the following is a schedule of all the property which I am the owner of directly or indirectly necessary bedding & clothing excepted viz.
One old house & about four acres of land  $50.00
seven old chairs 2.50 old shovel & tongs 2.00 4.50
Iron hollow war viz two old pots 2.00 spider 0.83
2.83
Old dish kettle & skillet 1.00 one old table U old wheel .75  1.75
Old wash tub & old foot wheel 1.25
six phials .25 tin ware .50 one tea pot 1.00  1.75
eight old earthen plates .32 twelave old troughs & saucers .34  .67
old sugar bowl .10 old pewter .75  .83
other small articles viz mug &c  .25
six old knives & forks .50 butcher knife .12  .62
old lantern .25 Salt mortar jug & bowl .34  .59
one old farrow cow 15.00
One old ax & hoe .50 two pigs 3.00  3.50
$83.56
Stockman Swett
We the undersigned hereby certify that we have examined, appraised & estimated the property comprehended in the above schedule shown us by the above Stockman Swett according to the best of our abilities to be worth .. 83.56
And the net annual income thereon to be worth 8.00
Dated at Hanover the 25th of June AD 1820
Lemuel Dow
Daniel Dodge
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Sworn to and declared at Plymouth in said County on the eighth day of November A.D. 1820 before the Justice of said Court.

S.P. Webster clerk

State of New Hampshire
Crafton [illegible]

I Stephen P. Webster Clerk of the Superior Court of Judicature for said County of Grafton do hereby certify that the foregoing oath and schedule thereunto [illegible] are truly copied from the record of said court.  I further certify that it is the opinion of said Court that the total amount in value of the property exhibited is said schedule is eighty three dollars, fifty-one cents.

In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court on the eighth day of November in the year of our Lord One thousand eight hundred & twenty

S.P. Webster  Clerk
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Schedule, containing the whole estte and income of (his necessary clothing and bedding excepted,) by him subscribed, exhibited to the Probate court for the county of [blank] in the State of New Hampshire, on the  [blank] day of 18 [blank], and annexed to his oath, viz.
Stockman Swett
Hanover
Grafton Co. 
3,441
Oct 18
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[illegible]
Power attorney
Stockman Swett
Robert Cochran
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N. L - fe 35,161
Know all men by these presents, that Stockman Swett of Hanover County of Grafton & State of New Hampshire Husbandman (late a soldier in the Revolutionary war with Great Britain, in Captain Scammans company, in the second Regiment of Dragoons, who was enlisted January A. D. 1777 to serve during the war and honorably discharged form the army of the United States, in June 1783 as will more fully appear by the Records of said Regiment it being in the Connecticut line have, and by these present DO, nominate constitute and appoint Robert Cochran Esqr. of Enfield in said County my true and lawful attorney for me and in my name, and in my behalf, to procure and receive from such officer, person or persons, as shall be legally authorised to grant the same, a warrant for the quantity of land to which I am entitled for the services rendered by in the army of the United States, during the said war, pursuant to the law of the united states in such case made and provided. And I do further hereby empower the said Robert Cochran Esqr. to do and to perform all such acts and things, and to give such a receipt or receipts, or execute such instrument or instruments in writing as shall be required, in as full and ample a manner as I could myself do, were I personally present. And I do further empower him to constitute and appoint an attorney or attornies under him for the said purposes, and also at pleasure to revoke the same. And do further hereby ratify and confirm whatever my said attorney or his substitute shall lawfully do in the premises.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal, at Enfield this 4th day of Sept one thousand eight hundred and eighteen
Signed, sealed and delivered in the presence of James Dutton} Daniel William} Stockman Swett
State of New Hampshire}
and county of Grafton  } ss.
Stockman Swett being duly sworn, doth depose and say, that he is the same person described in and who executed the above power of attorney, and that the same is his own free and voluntary act, for the purpose mentioned therein.
Sworn to, and subscribed this 4th day of September
1819 before me, Edward Evans Notary Public
State of New Hampshire}
and county of Grafton } ss.
Enfield Sept 4th
James Ralston and Daniel Willis being duly sworn depose and say, that they and each of them are personally acquainted with the above named Stockman Swett and well know him to be the person described in the above power of attorney, James Ralston  Daniel Willis
Sworn to, and subscribed this 4th day of Sept 1819, before me,  Edward Evans Notary Public
State of New Hampshire}
and county of Grafton} ss.
I certify that the above named James Ralston and Daniel Willis are creditable witnesses. Dated at Enfield the 4th day of September 1819  Edward Evans Notary Public

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N. B. Vanzant
apl of Stockman Swett 
[illegible]
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Know all Men by these Presents, that Stockman Swett of Hanover County of Grafton late a soldier in The Revolutionary war with Great Britton in the
Regiment commanded by Col Elisha Sheldon it being 2nd regiment of light dragoons in the continental line in Captain Thomas Scammon's company, in the Regiment of aforesaid who was enlisted in January A. D. 1777 to serve during said War and honorably discharged from the army of the United States, in June A.D. 1783 as will more fully appear by the rolls of said Regiment in the War Office
Have, and by these presents do, nominate constitute and appoint Vanzant & Rockwell district of Columbia my true and lawful attorney for me and in my name, and in my behalf, to procure and received from such officer, person or persons, as shall be legally authorised to grant the same, a warrant for the quantity of land to which I am entitled for the services rendered by me in the army of the United States, during said war, pursuant to the law of the United States in such case made and provided. And I do further hereby empower the said Vanzant & Rockwell to do and to perform all such acts and things, and to give such a receipt or receipts, or execute such instrument or instruments in writing as shall be required, in as full and ample a manner as I could myself do, were I personally present. And I do further empower them to constitute and appoint an attorney or attornies under them for the said purposes, and also at pleasure to revoke the same.--And do further hereby ratify and confirm whatever my said attorney or his substitute shall lawfully do in the premises.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal, at Enfield this 10th day of May one thousand eight hundred and nineteen
Signed, sealed and delivered in the presence of Samuel Simmons}
Benjamin Webster}         Stockman Swett
State of New Hampshire and county of Grafton} ss.
Stockman Swett being duly sworn, doth depose and say, that he is the same person described in and who executed the above poser of attorney, and that the same is his own free and voluntary set, for the purpose mentioned therein.
Sworn to, and subscribed this tenth day of May 1819 before me,  Stockman Swett
Edward Evans  Notary Public
State of New Hampshire and county of Grafton } ss.
I certify that the above named Benjn. Webster being duly sworn depose and say, that they and each of them are personally acquainted with the above names Stockman Swett and well know him to be the person described in the above power of attorney. 
Benjn Webster
Samuel Simmons
Sworn to and subscribed this tenth day of May 1819 before me, Edward Evans Notary Public
State of New Hampshire and county of Grafton } ss. I certify that the above named Benjn Webster and Samuel Simmons are creditable witnesses.  Dated at Enfield the tenth day of May 1819 Edward Evans Notary Public
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Stockman Swett
Testimony that the within affidavits were duly sworn to before me on the day of the date thereof & the same was duly attested
I have hereunto set my hand & have affixed my Notorial Seal
Edward Scammon  Notary Public
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Stockman Swett affidavait
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I Stockman Swett of Hanover county of Grafton & State of New Hampshire depose & say that I enlisted into the Revolutionary War with Great Britton in the month of January A. D. 1777 for during said war & faithfully served said United States the full [illegible] of my enlistment & was honorably discharged from said service in the Month of June A. D. 1783 the war being ended.
That I received a written discharge but have since lost said discharge by fire at a time when I had the misfortune to have my house burnt with many articles of property in said building about twenty five years since.
Said service was performed in Col Sheldon's Regiment of Horse in the Continental Line
February 6th 1819  Stockman Swett
State of New Hampshire Grafton ss}
Be it remembered that on the aforesaid 6th day of Feb 1819 the above named Stockman Swett well known to me, & of good report for truth & veracity & made solemn oath that the above declaration by him subscribed contains the truth & nothing but the truth
For testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed my notorial seal the day & date above written
Edward Evans  Notary Public
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Know all Men by these Presents, that I Stockman Swett, of Hanover, County of Grafton, State of New Hampshire, late a soldier in the Revolutionary War with Great Britain, of the 2nd Regiment of Light Dragoons, commanded by Co. Elisha Sheldon, for and in consideration of the sum of Seventy five dollars, current money, to me in hand, before the delivery hereof, well and truly paid by Nicholas B. Van Zandt, of Washington City, in the District of Columbia, the receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge, have given, granted, bargained sold, and by these presents do give, grant, bargain, sell, alien, enfeoff, convey and confirm unto the said Nicholas B. Van Zandt heirs and assigns forever, all my right, title and interest of in and to one hundred acres of Military Bounty land granted by the United States for my services during the Revolutionary War in the  [blank] line on Continental establishment.
To have and to hold the said granted premises, with all the privileges and appurtenances thereto belonging, to hi the said Nicholas B. Van Zandt and his heirs and assigns, that until the delivery hereof, I am the lawful owner of the said premises, and am seized and possessed thereof in my own right in fee simple, and have full power and lawful authority to grant and convey the same in manner aforesaid; and that the said premises are free and clear of all and every incumbrance whatsoever: and that I and my heirs, executors, and administrators shall and will warrant the same to the said Nicholas B. Van Zandt and his heirs and assigns, against the lawful claims and demands of any person or persons whomsoever.
In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal, this tenth day of May in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and nineteen
Stockman Swett
Signed, sealed, and delivered in presence of us,
Samuel Simmons
Edward Evans
State of New Hampshire, Grafton  ss.}  Personally appearing, the above named Stockman Swett acknowledged the foregoing instrument to be his voluntary act and deed.
Before me,
In testimony whereof I have here
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hereunto set my hand & have affixed my Notarial Seal this tenth day of May A. D. 1819
Edward Evans  Notary Public
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I William Elliot testify and say that I am knowing to Mr Stockman Swett (now of Hanover in New Hampshire) having served in the Revolutionary Army in the war with England during the last three years and nine months of said war & untill the close thereof, myself with said Swett being Dragoons in the Second Regiment of Horse commanded by Col. Elisha Sheldon.  
William Elliot
State of New Hampshire, Grafton ss.
November 20th 1818  Personally appearing the above named William Elliot took and subscribed the oath as above before me.
Stephen Goodhue  Justice Peace
State of New Hampshire, Grafton ss}
In testimony that the above Stephen Goodhue before whom the above affidavit was executed was on the day of the execution thereof a Justice of the Peace for said County of Grafton & that the above
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Signature is in his own 
propper hand writing. I have 
hereunto set my hand & 
have affixed my Notarial Seal this 13th day of Feb 1819 
Edward Evans } Notary public
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I Molly Swett of Hanover in the County of Grafton 
State of Newhampsher of Lawfull age testify & say 
that Soon after Mr Stockman Swett was discharged from the 
revolutionary war he wore a soldiers uniform and with two 
badges of merrit on the left arm I enquired of him what 
them signified, he then shewed me his discharge which 
was (all I can remember) he was in the Second regiment 
of light dragoons six years & four months & received the 
badges of merit for six years good & faithful service the 
said discharge was signed by Col. Elisha Sheldon 
I was then satisfied the meaning of the badges of merrit.
I saw the same discharge a number of times after, 
but his house was burned with fire & all its contents together 
with his discharge about twenty five years since And further saith not 
Molly Swett
Hanover February 12th 1819 

State of Newhampshire 
Grafton ss February ⎬ 
12th 1819 - Personally appeared Molly Swett and 
made Solemn oath that the above affidavit by her subscribed is just & true before me 
Silas Tenny }Justice of Peace 

Date above written this certifies that Molly Swett is 
a person of truth & veracity and sustains a good moral 
character & I have been acquainted with her more than 
thirty years 
Silas Tenny } Justice Peace
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Molly Swett
Affidavit 


State of New Hampshire 
Grafton ss}
Testimony that the 
within named Silas Tenny 
before whom the within 
affidavits were Executed 
was on the day of the execution 
thereof Justice of the peace 
for said County of Grafton 
I have hereunto set my hand & affixed my Notarial Seal this 13th day February AD 1819 Edward Evans Notary public
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Hon J. C. Calhoun 
Secretary of War
Sir
please to deliver to the Hon Arther 
Livermore the Land warrant to which 
I am entitled to as a soldier in the Revolutionary 
war with great Britton for & during said 
war in the Connecticut Line & his [?] 
shall be good & valued for the same 
Stockman Swett
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Stockman Swett
Letter of [Order?]
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Stockman Swett (Sweat) in April 1818of Hanover aged 
58 years after performing duty in Mass for 6 mos & 
was in battle of Bunker Hill 1775 in Jany 1776 he enlisted 
with Capt John Hale in Col Stark regt for one year 
He was in the battle of Trenton & rendered active Service 
the whole term & duty at Morristown N.J. On his way 
home to N H at Hartford Conn he enlisted with Capt Vanderzan  & Capt Seymou in Col Sheldon Con Lgt Dragoons & was in 
the battle at Schoharie N. Y. Stillwater & another [?] in the regt 6 years  
In the absence of his family his house  
was burned several years [?] with many of his papers 
In June 1775 he joined Capt Townsend Co Colo Bridges
Mass Regt for 6 mos
In Nov 1820 mentions  his wife Molly aged 55 years 
Alden age 20 yrs Irena age 17 yrs,  Mary C 9 yrs, Sophronia Aldrich an adopted daughter age of 7 years
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43,191 INVALID. 
Revy
File No. 43.191 
Stockman Swett 
Pri Rev War
Act: 18 March 18 
Index: -- Vol. 3 [or 5?] Page 499 
[Arrangement of 1870.]