Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W 22254, for John Smith, New Hampshire
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(3 - 1776)
SERVICE
N. H.
Smith, John
Lucy
NUMBER
W 22254
CONTENTS
rec at enl. Londonderry N.H.
in 1781
res of [illegible] Merrimack Co. NH.
d. June 5, 1826
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[illegible]
which [illegible]
[illegible]
who served in the Revolutionary
war, as a Sergt. [illegible]
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of
45 Dollars
Cents per annum, to commence on
the 4th day of March, 1848
Certificate of Pension issued the
9 day of Sept. 1848
and sent to
Elisha Morrill
Concord
N.H.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act
February 2, 1848, Page 130 Vol. 1.
[illegible]
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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 Horace Chase is an acting Judge of the Court of
Probate in and for the County of Merrimack duly Commissioned and
qualified; that his Commission was dated on the 8th day of January
1833 and will expire on the 14th day of December
1857 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 Jr Secretary of State
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Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, November 19. 1838
I hereby Certify, That at the date of the within
attestation Moses Whitney was a Justice of the
Peace for the County of Middlesex 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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I Charles Tower Clerk of the town of Stow
in the County of Middlesex and Commonwealth of Massachusetts certify that on examination of the records of said town I find the marriage of John Smith of Heniker
and Lucy Whitman of Stow recorded as
follows John Smith of Heniker and Lucy
Whitman of Stow were married January
eleven seventeen hundred eighty one that
it is a true copy of the record with the exception of the date which is expressed on the record in fair legible figures as follows
January 11- 1781. 
I Charles Tower above-named depose and say that I hold the office of town Clerk in the County town and State aforesaid and that the above is a true extract from the records of said
town with the exception above named as
certified by the
Charles Power
Town Clerk of
the town of Stowe
Middlesex ss November 14 1838
sworn to before me Moses Whitney Justice Peace
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STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE.
OFFICE OF SECRETARY OF STATE.
I JOSENE STEVENS, JR. Secretary of the State aforesaid, do hereby certify that Albert Baker
is an acting Justice of the Peace in and for the County of Hillsborough duly Commissioned and qualified; that his Commission was dated on the fourth day of September 1837 and will expire on the fourth day of September 1842 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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I William Dickey depose and say, that
was born in Londonderry in the State of New
Hampshire, that in April A.D. 1775, I enlisted
in the company commanded by George Reed
belonging to the Regiment of John Stark. John
Smith of Londonderry enlisted with me in
the same company and Regiment. Each
of us enlisted for the term of eight months
he were together at the Burker hill Battle.
Said Smith served and the terms of
eight months for which he enlisted
and returned to Londonderry. I believe
he afterwards served under Stark
at the battle of Bennington, but am
not certain.
William Dickey
State of New Hampshire
Hillsborough SS. August 17, 1838
Personally appearing the above
named Dickey made oath that the above
affidavit by him subscribed, is the
Before me
Albert Baker Justice of Peace
I certify that William Dickey now named
is a man of unquestionable veracity, whose
statements are entitled to full credit-
Albert Baker Justice of the Peace
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STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE.
OFFICE OF SECRETARY OF STATE.
I JOSIAH ESTEVENS, JR. Secretary of the State aforesaid, do hereby
certify that Christopher G. Newton is an acting Justice of the Peace
in and for the County of Sullivan duly Commissioned and qualified;
that his Commission was dated on the fourth day of September
1837 and will expire on the fifth day of September
1842 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 Jr Secretary of State.
A
M
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I John Putney of Washington in the
County of Sullivan and formerly of
Henniker, in the County of Merrimack
Age 80 depose and say that I was acquainted with
John Smith of Derry, who inlisted into Capt
Capt Runnell's Company in 1777 Col Nicols
Regt and commanded by Gen John Stark
and served with me at Bennington Vt for
the time of two months at first he the said
Smith served in the capacity of an
orderly Sergeant and after Lieutenant
McClary was killed in the Bennington battle 
said Smith was advanced to the office of 
an Ensign and did the duty or an Ensign
until he was regularly discharged
I was acquainted with sd Smith previous
to inlisting into the Bennington service and
have been acquainted with him until
the time of his death--
State of New Hampshire 
Sullivan Ss
27th Sept 1838
John Putney
personally appeared and made oath the
above affidavit by him subscribed was
true
Before me
Christopher G. Newton Jus Peace
I C. G. Newton do hereby certify that John
Putney the above deponent retains his mental
faculties a remarkable manner for a man of his age
and that he is a man of truth and
veracity-
27th Sept 1838
C. G. Newton Jus P-
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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 Benjamin Parker is an acting Justice of the Peace
and for the County of Merrimack duly Commissioned and qualified;
his Commission was dated on the Eleventh day of June
1836 and will expire on the Eleventh day of June
1841 and that his signature to the annexed instrument is genuine.
Given under my hand and the Seal of said State this tenth day of
June 1839
Josiah Stevens Jr Secretary of State
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STATE OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE.
Merrimack -
December the 24th 1838.
Elisha Morrill, a resident of Henniker
in the County and State aforesaid, of lawful age, testify that I have known and been acquainted with
Lucy Smith, a resident of Henniker in the
County and State aforesaid, and John Smith, her husband, for many
years past, and know that the above named Lucy Smith has never married
since the death of her above named husband, and still remains a widow.
Elisha Morrill
Sworn and subscribed to, the day and year above mentioned, before me,
Benjamin Parker Justice Peace.
I CERTIFY that the above named Elisha Morrill, is a creditable person,
whose statements are entitled to full credit
Benjamin Parker Justice Peace.
I Elisha Morrill a resident of Henniker in the
County of Merrimack and State of New Hampshire, aged
33 years, testify and say that I have known and
been acquainted with John Smith and Lucy Smith
who has signed the annexed declaration, for many years past
and know that the above named John Smith died
on or about the fifth day of June A Domin 1826
and saw him after Death
Elisha Morrill
Merrimack
Dec. 24th 1838 Ss.
 Sworn to and subscribed before me
Benjamin Parker Justice of the Peace
over
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I certify that the within named Elisha Morrill
who has sworn and subscribed the within affidavit
is a credible Person whose statements are entitled
to full credit -
Benjamin Parker Justice of the Peace
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State of New Hampshire
Secretary of State Office
I certify that it appears from the Pay Roll in this
office of Capt George Reeds Company in Col John
Starks  Regt to August 1 1775
That John Smith enlisted into Capt
George Reeds Compny in Col. John Stark's Regt
the 23 April Anno Domini 1775- for which
it appears he received for wages to 1 August
1775 the sum 5 = 16 = 8
In testimony whereof I have
this twenty eighth day of December AD 1838
caused the seal of the State to hereunto affixed
Josiah Stevens Jr Secretary of State
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Lucy Smith
4247
Wid of Jno
N H
Act July 7 1838
Married 1781
died 1826
Allow. [illegible] mi 10 [illegible]
8 mo for 21.11
2.10 Sept 11.47
per ann $38.33
1
Wm West
Concord NH
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Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress,
the 7th July, 1838, entitled "An act granting half pay
and tensions to certain widows."
State of New Hampshire
Merrimack Ss.
on this twenty sixth day of
December 1838. Personally appeared before me
Horace Chase
Judge of the Court of Probate in and for the County
and State aforesaid,
Lucy Smith, a resident
of Heniken, in the County of Mennimack and State aforesaid,
Aged 80 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 John Smith - who was a private
Sergent and acting Ensign in the army of the revolution
That he served (according to her best
knowledge and beliefs) as follows
That he entered into the service of the
the United States in April Anno Domini 1775, under
Capt George Reeds in Col. John Starks Regt in the N.H.
line was at the Battle of Bunker Hill in June 1775,
served there and the vicinity the full term of Eight
months and discharged.
That he enlisted in 1777 under
Capt. Runnels, for two months in Col Nichols Regt
commanded by Gen John Stark in the New hampshire line,
as Sergent, and served as such, and after Lieut McClary
was killed in the Benington Battle, he served as Ensign the
the full term of two months and discharged
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as Sergent, and served as such, and after Lieut McClary
was killed in the Benington Battle, he served as Ensign the
the full term of two months, and discharged
For proof of service reference will be had to the
affidavits hereunto annexed,
She further declares that
she was married to the said John Smith at Stow
Mass the Eleventh day of January Anno Domini 1781.
as within appears by proof annexed.
That her husband the aforesaid John Smith Died
on the fifth day of June Anno Domini 1826
as will more fully appear by proof 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,
That she has never married
since the death of her above named husband and still
remains a widow.
Lucy Smith
Witness Horace Chase
Elisha Morrill
Sworn to and subscribed, on the day
and year above written before me 
Horace Chase Judge of Probate
for the County of Merrimack
State of New Hampshire
I certify that the above declaration was taken at the residence
of the above named Lucy Smith she being unable to attend court
from bodily infirmity -
Horace Chase Judge of Probate
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REVOLUTIONARY WAR RECORDS SECTION.
3-525
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR.
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
W.F. 22254
Washington, D. C., , 19
In reply to your request of , received
a statement of the military history of John Smith
soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired
information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension
on file in this Bureau.
DATES OF
ENLISTMENT OR
APPOINTMENT.
Apr 23 1775
1777
LENGTH OF
SERVICE.
8 mos.
2 mos.
I was
RANK.
Pvt
Sgt. & Ensign
OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED.
CAPTAIN.
COLONEL.
George Reid John Stark
Daniel Runnels Moses Nichols
STATE.
N. H.
Battles engaged in, Bunker Hill
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Londonderry N. H.
Date of application for pension, Dec. 6 1838 Her cl al.
Residence at date of application, Henniker Merrimack Co. N.H.
Age at date of application, She was 80 yrs. old
Remarks: He married Jan'y 11 1781 at Stow Mass Lucy Whitman
and died June 5, 1826. There is no other data on file
as to his family
Respectfully,
Commissioner.
6 - 2856
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1917 Apr. 28 Hist. to Miss
Johnson. Letter in S.F. 37
Godfrey Smith
1920 Aug. 12, Hist. to Flor
Rendleman. aw.
---
Revy WIDOW, &c.
File No. 22, 254
Lucy Smith
Wid of
John Smith
Sergt Rev. War
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Act: Feb 2nd /48
Index: - Vol. M, Page 225
(Arrangement of 1870.]
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Pub Augt 26
1574
New Hampshire Con
Lucy Smith
widow of John Smith
who was a Sergt & Ensign
in the N.H. line
for
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of
43 Dollars & 16
Cents per annum, to commence on
the 4th day of March, 1843.
26th
Certificate of Pension issued the
26th day of August, 1843
and sent to
Wm West
Concord
N. H.
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book A
Vol. 1 Page 21
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New Hampshire
Lucy Smith.
widow of John Smith Decd
who was pensioner under the Act of
who died on the 5th June 1826 -
of Merrimack in the State of N.H.
who was a priv: & Sergt in the Compy. commanded
by Captain Reed of the Regt commanded
Col Stark in the N. Hampshire
line for 8 months private.
2 do & 10 days Sergt
Inscribed on the Roll of Concord
at the rate of 38 Dollars 33 Cents per annum
to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 21st day of June
1839 and sent to Wm West,
Concord, N.H.-
Arrears to the 4th of Mar: 1839 $114.99
Semi-annual allowance ending 4 Sept. 19.16
$134.15
Act July 7 1838.
Recorded by Wm Stewart Clerk,
Book A Vol. 1 Page 54
Elisha Morrill 24 March 1841
same 10 Jan. 1842
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3246
New Hampshire
Lucy Smith
widow of John Smith
and who died on the 5 June 1826
of Merrimack Co. in the State of N. Hampshire
who was a Sergt & Ensign in the company commanded
by Captain Runnells of the regt. commanded
by Col. Stark in the N.H. 
line for
Inscribed on the Roll of Concord
at the rate of 45 Dollars 16 Cents per annum,
to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Increased from $38.33
Certificate of Pension issued the 31st day of January
1842 and sent to Elisha Morrill
Esqr Concord N.H.
Arrears to the 4th of March 1841 $225.80
Former payments to be deducted
Act July 7, 1838.
Recorded by D. Brown Clerk,
Book A Vol. 1 Page 55
Increased from $38.33
Agent notified, see letter
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Revo
Exira Iowa
July 16, 1920
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington D.C.
My dear sir,
Do you have any record of
Lieutenant John Smith of Henniker, New
Hampshire having served in the Revolution
Any news of him would be greatly
appreciated.
Yours Truly
Miss Flora Rendleman
U.S. PENSION OFFICE
D
JUL 22 1920
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Jno Smith d 1826
Lucy M. 81
75
75 8 Capt Reed Stark
+
77 2 Runnels Nichols
+ on roll Vol 1 2.10 Sergt
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Concord New Hampshire
August 7, 1848
Col J L Edwards
Comr Pensions
Sir
I enclose the declarations of
Lucy Smith and Martha Beckford
for the purpose of being placed on the
Pension Roll
Respectfully yours
Elisha Morrill
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Hon J. L. Edwards
Com of Pensions
Washington D. C.
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The Muster & Pay Roll of Capt Daniel Runnels
Company in Col Morse Nichols Regiment belonging
to Genl Starks Brigade in the Continental Service
enlisted July 20th 1777
Mens Names
Daniel Runnells Capt
David M. Clary killed August 16th
John Hughs Ensign
John Smith Sergt in in service 2 Mo 10 Days
To Additional Wages to the following officers
promoted viz
John Hughs made 2d Lieut August 16th 1 Month
11 Days @ 42/
John Smith made an Ensign 1 Mo 11 Days 22/
Mathew [illegible] made a Sergt " " " 4/
John Row made a Corporal " " " do
State of New Hampshire
Secretary of Stater office March 16 - 1841
I hereby certify the foregoing to be a true
extract from the original [illegible] now in this
office. In testimony whereof I have here
unto affixed the Seal of said State
Josiah Stevens Jr
Secy of State
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Concord New Hampshire
March 18. 1847
Hon J L Edwards
Com of Pensions
Sir
I enclose the within evidence
of service of John Smith wo was an Ensign in the
revolutionary army for examination and encrease of
Pension to his Widow Lucy Smith who attained a
Pension under the act of 1836
Her Pension certificate dated the 21 day of June 1839
Recd Pension Office Book A Vol 1. page 54 -
In her declaration she sets forth that he served as Ensign
[illegible] [illegible] filed
I am my Respectfully your Obt
Servt
Lucy Smith by her
attorney 
Elisha Morrill
If any further evidence is required
please give us notice and the same
will be furnished
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Hon. J. L. Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington D. C.
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Concord June 2 1843
Sir
I herewith transmit to the department
the Declaration of Lucy Smith, widow of
John Smith, for a pension under the act of
Congress of 3 March 1843.
When examined please to return the result
to me at Concord NH. P. Office-
I am very Respectfully yours
Obt. Sevnt
Wm West attny for Claimant
Hon. J. L. Edwards-
Commissioner of Pensions
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1742 
Lucy Smith 1843-
$45:16 per an
W. West
Concord
N. H.
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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 William West 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 eighteenth day of June 1840 and will expire on the eighteenth day of June 1845 and that his signature to the annexed instrument is genuine.

Given under my hand and the seal of said State this first day of June 1843. 

Josiah Stevens Jr
Secretary of State
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DECLARATION.
On this Twentieth
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 ss.
On this Twentieth day of May 1843. Personally appeared before
William West Justice of the Peace in and for the County and
State aforesaid, Lucy Smith, resident of Henniker in the
County of Merrimack and State aforesaid, aged 84 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 John Smith, who was a private
during the Revolution in the N. Hampshire line -
That she was a pensioner under the Act of 7th July, 1838, which she received at the rate of Thirty eight
dollars 33 cents per annum,
She further declares that she is still a widow.
Witness Lucy Morrill
her x
Lucy Smith
Mark
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written, before me.
Wm West Justice of Peace
I certify that the above named declarant is personally
known to me. That she is a credible witness whose
Statements are entitled to full credit.
Wm West. Just Peace
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Concord New Hampshire
Jany 21. 1842
Hon J L Edwards
Sir
I enclose the copy of the
rolls of Capt Runnells Com for examination
the object of which is to obtain an increase
of Pension to the Widow of John Smith deceased
If I am count the Winter hill Service in 1775 was
fully sustained being eight months.
That said John Smith [illegible] the service
in July 1777 as Sargeant and on
in 16 day of August 1777, was made
Ensign which [illegible] of [illegible] you
will find on the last part of this
roll in above
I am Respectfully
Yours
Elisha Morrill
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Lucy Smith
Wid of John
N H
Act July 7 1838
Increased from $38.33
per ann to $46.16 per ann.
for 1 mo 11 d. as Ensign, and
29 days as Sergeant,
[illegible] of 2 mo  & 10 days as
Sergeant. See Roll of Capt
Runnells on file.
Elisha Morrill Esq
Concord
N H
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Hon. J. L. Edwards
Pension Office
Washington, D.C.
N.H. Jan. 8. 1842
CONCORD
JAN 8
N.H.
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Concord New Hampshire
Jany 3 1842
Hon. J. L. Edwards
Sir
I have reeived your letter of the 24 of March
1841 Acknowledging the receipt of the certificate of the
Secretary of this State respecting the further claim of the
services of John Smith decd in the New Hampshire
Militia
Your letter stated that the recent withdrawal from the
office of the New Hampshire Rolls prevented a decision
for an increase of her pension at that time
As the new rule of evidence has been adopted I wish
the claim of Lucy Smith be decided on and a
certificate forwarded to me
I am respectfully
your obt servt
Elisha Morrill
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admitted
Elisha Morrill
Concord
NH
1574
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State of New Hampshire
Office of Secretary of State.
I, Thomas P. Treadwell, Secretary of State aforesaid, do hereby
certify that Jacob Straw is an acting Justice
of the Peace, in and for the County of Merrimack duly
Commissioned and qualified. His Commission was dated on the
14th- day of June - 1847 and will expire on
the 14th day of June - 1852 and his signature
to the annexed instrument is genuine.
Given under my hand and the Seal of the State, this seventh day of
Augt 1848.
Thomas P. Treadwell, Secretary of State
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DECLARATION
In order to obtain the benefits 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 Merrimack ss.
ON THIS fourth day of August 1848, personally appeared
before the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, Lucy Smith
a resident of Henniker in the County of Merrimack
aged Eighty seven 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 John Smith who was an
Ensign in the Army of the Revolution, that she
was a pensioner and received a pension under the
act of 17th of June 1844 at the rate of forty four
dollars and sixteen cents per annum
She further declares that she is still a widow.
her
Lucy Smith
mark X
Sworn and subscribed on the day and year above written- Before
Jacob Straw Justice of the Peace
Jacob Straw of the Peace
I FURTHER CERTIFY, That the above Declarant is personally known to me.
Jacob Straw Justice of the Peace
Witness
Jacob Straw
Paul Morrill
In the above date the word July was
erased and August inserted before signing
Jacob Straw Just Peace
State of New Hampshire
Jacob Straw Just Peace
COUNTY, SS.
I, Clerk of the Court of Common
Pleas, of the County and State aforesaid, do hereby certify that
is a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, duly commissioned and qualified; that his commission was
dated on the   day of 184 and will expire
on the  day of  18 and that his signature above written
is genuine.
Given under my hand, and the seal of said County, this  day of 18
CLERK.