Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W 21775, for Nathan Mann, New Hampshire
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(3 - 1776)
SERVICE
N. H
CONTENTS
Mann, Nathan
Martha
NUMBER
W 21775
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Reported
She d June 1 - 1853
539.
New Hampshire Concor
Martha Mann
widow of Nathan Mann
who served in the Revolutionary war,
as a private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of
80 Dollars -
Cents per annum, to commence on
the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the
28 day of June 1848
and sent to
Samuel Jones
Bradford N.H.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act
February 2, 1848, Page 72 Vol. 1
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3731
Declaration of
Martha Mann
wid of Nathan
NH
Act 7 July 1831
Mar 1786 died 1819
On [illegible], roll p 39
Allow 2 yr. $80
per ann
Hon
Mr [illegible]
Senate
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State of New Hampshire
Hillsborough County Ss
On this fourth day of October in the year
eighteen hundred and thirty eight, personally appeared
before the Woodbury Judge of the Court of Probate for
the County of Hillsborough aforesaid, Martha Mann,
a resident of Hillsborough in said County of Hillsborough
aged seventy five 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
7, 1838, entitled An act granting half pay and
pensions to certain widows". That she is the widow
of Nathan Mann, late of Washington N. Hampshire
who was a private in the army of the
Revolution. His residence was at Washington, Sullivan
Co N. Hampshire at the time of his enlistment. He
enlisted in the spring of 1777- I cannot tell the
day of the month - for three years in Capt Scott's
company in Col Cilley's Reg't and Gen Poor's
Brigade, and was at the capture of Burgoyne,
also as Ticonderoga. He served the term of
his enlistment and returned. He was a volunteer
I have no record or documentary evidence
of his service.
She further declares, that she was
married to the said Nathan Mann on the
Ninth day of February in the year seventeen
hundred and eighty six; that her husband,
the aforesaid Nathan Mann, died on the
twelfth day of June in the year eighteen hundred
and nineteen, that she was not married
the him prior to his leaving the service,
but the marriage took place previous to
the first of January Seventeen hundred
and ninety-four, vis: at the time above
stated.
her
Martha X Mann
mark
Sworn to and subscribed on the day
and year as above stated. Before me
Luke Woodbury Judge as aforesaid
I hereby certify that the cause of executing the aforesaid declaration, at the
present time, out of Court is, that the said Martha Mason, is, in my belief from
bodily infirmities, unable to attend Court without great inconvenience
and exposure of her health. I further certify that she is from the best
my knowledge, a credible witness 
Luke Woodbury Judge as aforesaid
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I certify that Luke Woodbury is Judge off the
Court of Probate for the Court of [illegible] and
that his signature within is genuine
[illegible] [illegible] Senate
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State of New Hampshin
Sullivan County SS.
Town Clerk's Office
Washington, Dec. 2. 1838
February ningth one thousand seven hundred
and eighty six. Then was married Nathan
Mann of Washington and Martha McColley
of Hillsborough
by the Rev. Mr. George Leslie
Martin Chase do hereby certify
and declare, that the above 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, viz: February 9th 1786.
Martin Chase
Town Clerk of
Washington
I Martin Chase above named depose
and say, that I hold the office of town clerk
of Washington in the County of Sullivan and
State of New Hampshire, and that the above
is a true extract from the records of said
town of Washington, with the exception above
named, as certified by me
Martin Chase
Town Clerk of
Washington
Sworn & subscribed, this fifth day of December, 
in the year eighteen hundred & thirty eight,
Before me,
David Farnsworth Justice of Peace
I certify that David Farnsworth is a Justice of the
Peace and that his signature above is genuine
Frank. Pierce Senate
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I William Mann depose & say
that Nathan Mann, late of Hillsborough
N. Hampshire, deceased on the twelfth
day of June in the year eighteen
hundred & nineteen. He was my father.
He died at Dublin N.H. and was buried
at said Hillsborough. He left a widow,
Martha Mann, who has resided
in said Hillsborough, since the death
of her husband, Nathan Mann, and
has not been been married but is
still a widow
Wm Mann
State of N. Hampshire
Hillsborough Ss.
Sworn & subscribed
before me, this twelfth day of
December A.D. 1838.
Albert Baker Justice of Peace.
I certify that Albert Baker is a Justice of
the Peace and that his signature above is genuine
Frank Pierce - Senate
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April 13, 1931
Mrs. Gail P. McKeown
P. O. Box 43
Butte, Montana
Rev. & 1812 Wars Section
AWF:MLB
Dear Madam:
You are advised that it appears from the papers in the
Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 21775, that Nathan Mann,
while residing in Washington, Sullivan County, New Hampshire,
enlisted in the spring of 1777 and served as private in
Captain Scott's Company, Colonel Cilley's New Hampshire
regiment, marched to Ticonderoga, was at the capture of
Burgoyne, and served three years.
He died June 12, 1819 at Dublin, New Hampshire, and was
buried at Hillsboro, New Hampshire.
The soldier married February 9, 1786, Martha McColley of 
Hillsboro, New Hampshire. He was then of Washington, New Hampshire.
She was allowed pension on her application executed
October 4, 1838, at which time she was residing in Hillsboro,
New Hampshire and was aged seventy-five years.
She died June 1, 1853.
The soldier's son, William Mann, was referred to.
Very truly yours
E. W. MORGAN
Acting Commissioner
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Butte Mont
March -4-31
U.S. Pension Bureau -
Washington DC.
Sirs:
What do your records show about
Sally Marble a pensioner Rev. War living in Hillsborough
Co. Wilton in 1840 (census of N.H. pensioners)
also is there a pension record of her husband
Martha Mann living in same Co, Hillsborough NH.
then 77 yrs old 1840.
Awaiting an early reply I am
Yours
Mrs. Gail P. McKeown
Butte Mont
P.O. Box #43.
REVOLUTIONARY & 1812 WARS
SECTION
MAR 9 1931
BUREAU OF PENSIONS
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Revy
WIDOW, & c.
File No. 21775
Martha Mann
wife of
Nathan Mann
in Rev. War
Act: Feb 2d /48
Index:- Vol. M, Page 11
[Arrangement of 1870.]
1931 - April 13 - Exist. Mrs. Gail P. McKeown
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I William White of lawful age being duly sworn
do testify and say that I was personally acquainted with
Nathan Man who resided in Washington Sullivan Co.
New Hampshire in the year 1777 who enlisted into
the three years service of the United States of America
about the time of the above date that he served
in Capt Scott Company Col. Cilleys Regiment, and
General Poors Brigade I was personally with him during
the time of his enlistment in the service of the United States of America
State of Vermont
Windsor County Ss
William White
Personally appeared the above
October 18th 1831
named William White and made
Solemn oath that the above statement by him
Subscribed is true
Before me
Daniel Read Justice of the Peace
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I Nathaniel Bartlett of Cornish in
the County of Sullivan and State of New hampshire
of Lawful age being duly sworn do
testify and say that I was personally acquainted with
Nathan Mann who resided in Washington
in the County of Sullivan and State of New
Hampshire who entered into the service of the United States
in 1777 and joined the army with me
at Ticonderoga as a private soldier in Capt Scotts
Company Col Cilleys Regiment & Genl Poor's
Brigade of three years men. I was personally
with him during the term of his enlistment
in the service of the United States of America
for three years
Nathaniel Bartlett
State of New hampshire
Sullivan County ss
Personally appeared
the above named Nathaniel Bartlett
and made solemn oath that the above
statement by him subscribed was true
Before me
Libbeus Chase Justice of the Peace
October 19th 1831
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Bradford Merrimack Co. N.H. May 10, 1843-
To the Case of and action of J. L. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions
In this packet I forward you the Declaration of Polly-
Currier of Bradford, Martha Mann and Esther Town,
of Hillsborough, widows for one years pension each will
you have the goodness to examine the papers and inform me
whether certificates are granted, if so, forward them to me
and much oblige your humble servant
Samuel Jones
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1551
Concord N. Hamp
Martha Mann
widow of Nathan Mann dec'd
and who died on the 12th June 1819
of Hillsborough in the State of N.H.
who was a private in the Company commanded
by Captain - of the Regt commanded
by Col Cilley in the N.H.
line for 2 years
Inscribed on the Roll of Concord N.H.
at the rate of 80 Dollars - Cents per annum
to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836
Certificate of Pension issued the 7th day of Jany
1839 and sent Hon. F.
Pierce Senate U.S.
Arrears to the 4th of Sept 1838 $200.00
Semi-annual allowance ending 4 Mar. 39, 40.00
$240.00
Act July 7, 1838.
Recorded by D.D. Addison Clerk,
Book A Vol. 1st Page 46
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1358
New Hampshire Concord
Martha Mann
widow of Nathan Mann
who was a Private
in the N.H. line
for 2 years
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of
80 Dollars
Cents per annum, to commence on
the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the
5th day of August, 1843
and sent to Samuel Jones
Bradford N.H.
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book A.
Vol. 1 Page 19
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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
Hillsborough County SS. On this 17th day of June 1848 personally
appeared before the subscribed, being a Justice of the Peace in and for
the County aforesaid duly authorized by the laws of said State to administer
Oaths Martha Mann a resident of Hillsborough in the County
of Hillsborough aged Eighty five 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 provisions 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 Nathan
Mann who was a soldier in the Army of the Revolution and
that she received a pension of Eighty dollars per annum, under the
act of Congress of the 17th June 1844 and that she further
declares that she still a widow, Martha Mann
Witness [illegible] Mann
Witness R Murm
Saml W. Jones
Sworn and subscribed to on the day and year above
written before me, and I further certify that the declarant
is personally known to me
Samuel Jones Justice of the Peace,
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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 Samuel Jones is an acting Justice
of the Peace, in and for the County of Hillsborough duly
Commissioned and qualified. His Commission was dated on the
17th day of Decr. 1843 and will expire on
the 17th day of Dec. 1848 and his signature
as such, to the annexed instrument is genuine
Given under my hand and the Seal of the State, this 20th
June 1848.
Thos. P. Treadwell
Secretary of State.
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1100
Martha Mann
$80 per ann
Samuel Jones
Bradford N.H.
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Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit 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 7th 1838.
State of New Hampshire 
Hillsbrough ss.
On this sixth day of May 1843
personally appeared before the subscriber a Justice of the Peace
of the said County of Hillsborough, Martha Mann a resident
of the town of Hillsborough in said County of Hillsborough aged
eighty 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 March 1843 granting pensions to widows of persons who
served during the revolutionary War. That she is the widow of
Nathan Mann who was a soldier in the Army of the Revolution
and served as set forth in her former declaration, that she
received eighty dollars per annum under the Act of July 7th 1838.
Witness
Levi Goodale
Martha Mann
Benjamin Danforth
She further declares that she is still a widow. Sworn
and subscribed on the day and year above written, before me
Levi Goodale Justice of the Peace
1843 J
State of New Hampshire
Hillsborough Ss. May 6th 1843
I Levi Goodall a Magistrate in the County above named
do hereby certify that I have the most satisfactory evidence
being that of a personal acquaintance the above named Martha
Mann, and that she is the widow of said Nathan Mann
and that she was pensioned under the Act of July 7th 1838
Given under my hand at Hillsborough on the day and year above written
Levi Goodale Justice of the Peace
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State of New Hampshire
Office of Secretary of State.
I Josiah Stevens Secretary of the State aforesaid, do hereby
certify that Levi Goodale 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 27 day of 
July 1838 and will expire on the 27 day of
July 1843 and that his signature to the annexed instrument
is genuine.
Given under my hand and the seal of said State this 9th
day of May 1843.
Josiah Stevens Secretary of State