Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 21158, Ezekiel French, N.H.
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(3-1776)
Service   Number
NH
French, Ezekiel
W21158
Phebe
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2813 New Hampshire Ports 
Phebe French widow of Ezekiel French NH who served in the Revolutionary war as a private 
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 24 Dollars 10. Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848. 
Certificate of Pension issued the 5 day of January 1849 and sent to P. Wentworth Concord NH
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 71 Vol 1.
Reported January 5/49
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I Joseph Wentworth, town clerk of the town of Sandwich in the County of Carroll and state of New Hampshire certify and say that Ezekiel French was married to Phebe Weed on the tenth day of December in the year of our Lord seventeen hundred and seventy eight as appears by the original book of the record of marriages for said town and recorded by Daniel Beede town clerk as follows
“Ezekiel French married to Phebe Weed both of Sandwhich December 10 1778 Before me D. Beede {illegible} same day recorded D Beede Clerk” And I further certify that it appears from the records aforesaid that their children born unto them are nine in number
Joseph Wentworth town clerk
August 20th 1841
State of New Hampshire Carroll c Aug. 20 1841 - {illegible} personally affirmed the above named Joseph Wentworth and made solemn oath that the above certificate by him submitted is just and true - before {illegible} Wentworth Jus {illegible}
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DECLARATION.
In order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress, of the 7th July, 1838, entitled “A act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows.”
STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
Carroll {Stratford crossed out} SS - On this third day of August AD1841 -personally appeared before Jonathan J. Chase, Judge of probate of the county of Carroll - Phebe French aged eighty two 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 July 7, 1838, entitled “An act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows.” That she is the widow of Ezekiel French who was a private in Revolutionary War and served in Captain James Norris Company in Poors Regiment for six months in the year AD 1775.-
She further declares that she was married to the said Ezekiel French on the tenth day of December in the year seventeen hundred and twenty eight that her husband, the aforesaid Ezekiel French died on the eighth day of July AD 1826 that she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service, but the marriage took place previous to the first of January, seventeen hundred and ninety-four, viz: at the time above stated. She further declares she was never afterwards married and still remains a widow.
Sworn to and subscribed, on the day and year above written
Before Jon G {illegible} Judge of Probate
Phebe French X her mark attest Saul Wentworth
I hereby certify that the applicant cannot, from bodily infirmity, attend the court.
Jon. G Chase Judge of Probate
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1864
Cannel
State of New Hampshire
I the Hall Register of Probate for the
County of Carroll certify that it
Jona T. Chase is the Judge of Probate
for said County of Carroll that the
signature affixed to the within instrument
as page of state is his
and genuine signature, and the
full faith and notice to all
his official acts. In witness
whereof I have hereunto set my
hand and affixed the seal of
said Court at Wolborough
in said County this fourth day
of August Anno Domini 1844
Obed Hall  Regr Prob
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I Phebe French of Sandwich, Carroll County State of New Hampshire Aged Eighty three years, + Widow of Ezekiel French Late of said Sandwich deceased , on account of whose services in the Revolutionary War, I claim a Pension under the Law of the United States, depose + say that I now have before me the old Family Bible in which is the following record. “Ezekiel French Born October 31st 1754. Phebe French, his consort, Born Nov.2nd 1758 Married Dec. 10th 1778” I think I saw the above family record in Said Family Bible about fifty years ago. perhaps, before then, and I have always regarded and do regard it a true + correct record. My late husband, Ezekiel French died July 8, 1826 Since which time I have remained a widow. My said late husband came from Epping N.H. To this town (Sandwhich) about two years before our marriage and was by occupation a Joiner. I have frequently heard my late husband relate the circumstances of his going into the war in the first of it from said {illegible} of Epping. He left Mr. Barker when he served his apprenticeship at Epping N,H. {illegible} went directly into the Service. January 21st, 1842 Phebe French X her mark
 {illegible signatures}
State of N.H. Carroll 
January 21st 1842 Sworn to before Jeremiah Furbur {?} Justice of the Peace of the {illegible}
I have resided a nigh neighbor to the family of {inserted} for twenty years last {illegible} Ezekiel French Esquire late of Sandwhich deceased. I have always been intimate with them, and during his life have heard said French speak of his being in the Revolutionary Service
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Also that he served his Apprenticeship with {second “with” crossed out} a Mr. Barker, Joiner, in Epping N.H. Said French worked for me in the year 1819 at that employment. His widow, Phebe French has heretofore, + still sustains a moral and Religious Character unimpeached, + unimpeachable. The Record from the {illegible} Family Bible  I have transcribed correctly {added} from the original, and I have no doubt said record was made fifty years since + upward.  I will only add that Mrs. French is needy of Government, or some other aid to render her circumstances comfortable
Very Respectfully
Jeremiah Furber
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O. W. & N. Division.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
Bureau of Pensions,
Washington, D. C., October 26, 1895.
F. S. M. E. C.
Miss
In reply to your request for a statement of the military history
Ezekial French --
a 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. W.21158
DATE OF
ENLISTMENT OR
APPOINTMENT.
May 30, 1775 
LENGTH
OF SERVICE.
7s. 7dys
RANK.
Pyt.
OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED.
CAPTAIN.
James Norris
COLONEL.
Enoch Poor
STATE.
N. H.
It is possible that he may have also rendered service during the
year 1776 in Capt. Samuel May's company, but no details of such
service are known.

Battles engaged in, None mentioned.
Residence of soldier at enlistment Epping, N. H.
Date of application for pension.
by widow, August 3, 1841.
Residence at date of application, of widow, Sandwich, N. H.
Age at date of application,
of widow, born Nov. 2, 1758,
Remarks: Soldier was born Oct. 31, 1754; married Phebe Weed, Dec.
10, 1778, and died July 8, 1826.
Very respectfully,
Miss Alice LaCroix,
44 South Common St.,
Lynn, Mass.
870blm
Commissioner.
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Alice
more St
M.E.
Rev WIDOW, &c.
File No.
21158
Phebe French
Widow of
Ezekiel French
Pri Rev War
Act Feb 2d 1848
Index: Vol. A Page 254
[Arrangement of 1870.]
Oct. Hist. to [illegible]
La Croix, 44 do. Come
Legan, Mary
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4489
New Hampshire
{illegible}
Phebe French
Widow of Ezekiel French
Who was a private
In the N Hampshire militia
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 24 dollars 10 cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the nineteenth day of Jan y 1844 and sent to Paul Wentworth Sandwich N.H.
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book a
Vol. 1 page 252
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No 7983 N.H.
 Phebe French widow of Ezekiel
N Hampshire
Let to Paul Wentworth Aug 28, 41
‘.    ‘.             Same.          “     30:41
    “        {illegible} ___ Jany 11.”42
 {illegible}
Act of July ‘38
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Pay Roll of Capt James Norris Company in Col Enoch Poors Regiment to the 1st of August 1775
{illegible} Ezekiel French, Ranks,  Private time of entry, May 30 1775 Time in service 2 Mo 7 days.
We the Subscribers belonging to Capt Norris company in the Poors Regt. Do hereby acknowledge that we have new of him. {illegible} is four dollars sale made in full for the regimental coats which promised us by the territory of New Hampshire October 10- 1775
Ezekiel French (and {illegible}
State of New Hampshire 
Secretary of State, office August 20th 1861
I hereby certify the forgoing to be a true {illegible} from the original, now in this office. In testimony whereof I have heretofore affixed the seal of said state
Josiah Steven’s
Sec- of State
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Secretary of States Office August 20- 1841
Col Wentworth 
Sir, the orginal files from which the foregoing {illegible} have been taken have never been at the Pension office. I can not {illegible} mistakes Mr. Edward’s {illegible} informed {illegible} that the {Illegible} {illegible} in the foregoing was over six months -
A number of Pensions have been granted from the widows taken from these files  + I do not believe that Mr. Edward’s will now {illegible} widows which he has heretofore admitted , while he can {illegible, illegible} for disbelieving this widow _
I am Sir, Your Obet Servt
Josiah Stevens
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CO
Col Paul Wentworth
Sandwich NH
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A hall of Capt Samuel Nays company in the Northern Continental Service as shortened & paid by Capt Ezekiel Worthern, Master Martin & Pay-Martin of said company July 10th 1776
Mens Names - Ezekiel French-Advanced wages & Bounty [pound symbol currency England] 9-18-0 Billeting - 7-6 Sum total [pound symbol currency England] 10-5-6-State of New Hampshire Secretary of State Office. August 23-1841
I hereby certify the language to be a true extract from the original Record which contains the names of seventy-eight men amongst which are Thomas Shepherd, John Mobes Moulton, Samuel Marston & Simon Philbrick against whose mark at the War office to which I support indicates that a Pension [illegible mark] has been granted,-In testimony which of I have hereunto affixed the Seal of said State-Josiah Stevenson Secy of State
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Cat Wintworth
Sir
Having found
further evidence of the service of Ezekiel
French I have thought proper to forward
the same. The other names spoken of
in the Certificate beare the mark
given, whilst the Records were at Washington
to which I think indicate a Pension,
as I find this mark attached to all
the names where pensions have been
granted within my knowledge
I am Sir Your [illegible]
Josiah Stevens
Secretary of States Office
Concord NH Aug 23. 1841
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SANDWICH A
Jan 11 1842
.Free
[illegible Kee]
Hon James L Edwards
Com of Pensions
Washington City
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Sandwich N H
January 5, 1842.
Hon James L Edwards
Com of Pensions
Sir
Yours of the 28th of August last
was received
You say that the papers
in the case of Phebe French have been
suspended until rules of evidence shall be
adopted-- I would respectfully ask if any
further papers are wanting. The applicant
is aged and poor and it would be highly pleasing to sweeten her last few days.
With high consideration and
respect I have the honor to
be Sir your Obser
Paul Wentworth
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Sandwich N.H
February 25. 1842.
Hon James L Edwards
Herewith you have the balance
of papers wanting in the case of Widow
Phebe French numbered
from 1 to 5 inclusive
with great respect I am Sir
Your Obet Servt
Paul Wentworth
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Sandwich N Y
Aug 25, 1841,
Hon James L Edwards
Com of Pensions
I have the honor of forwarding you
herewith additional evidence received
from the Secretary of State in the case
of Phebe French - He declaration
I forwarded you a few days past-
I am Sir, very respectfully
Your Obt Serv
Paul Wentworth
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Sandwich NH
August 23, 1841.

Hon James L Edwards
Com. of Pensions -
Dear Sir,
 I have the honor to enclose to you the papers in the case of Phebe French for a Pension.  Should any further evidence be wanted in order to identify the husband in the service it shall be furnished.  Should you ask me why this application has been so long delayed, I shall be pleased to answer.
With high consideration and respect I am Sir, your Ob. Ser.
Paul Wentworth
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Phebe French $24, 19
Payment to be made at Portsmouth
2813 /48 Lob
Richard Jennesly
Agent for paying Pensioners in the
Agency of New Hampshire
21.158
Payable on the 4th September and 4th
March
Will
Recorded in the Pension
Office on the
Roll of Pensioners under act February
2d, 1848, Page 71 Vol. 1
Leo Jenkins Clerk
[seal affixed]
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WAR DEPARTMENT.
WIDOW'S PENSION.
I certify that in conformity with the act of February 2, 1848,
Phebe French
widow of Ezekiel French
who was a private
in the revolutionary war
is inscribed on the pension list at the rate of twenty five dollars and
ten cents
per annum, commencing on the
4th of March, 1848, and continuing for life, unless she should again
marry; in which case the Pension is not payable after the time of such marriage
Given at the War Office
States this 5th
day of January
one thousand eight hundred and
forty nine
W.L. Murey
Examined and countersigned
J. L Edward
Commissioner of Pensions.

Secretary of War.
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A list of Capt. James Norris Compy. 
June 15th 1775
Mens Names.  Ezekiel French - age 21, occupation Joiner.  place of abode - Epping County Rockingham
The aforesaid men are able bodied effective men.  Mustered reviewed & Sworn all except James Lock by me.  Saml Hobart Muster Master

State of New Hampshire -
Secretary of States Office August 21st, 1841
I hereby certify the forgoing to be a true extract from the original now in this office which contains the names of sixty three men Ezekiel French being of the number.  In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed the Seal of said State.
Josiah Stevens [?]
Secy of State
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I Elisha Weed of the Town of Sandwich New Hampshire aged seventy two years depose and say, that I was well acquainted with Ezekiel French late of this Town who has been dead a number of years, leaving a widow Phebe French who is now living in this Town.  He was a joiner by occupation and I have frequently heard him speak of his being in the first part of the Revolutionary War.  He has been a Representative in the State Legislature, was a justice of the Peace at the time of his death and was always considered a man of honesty.
Sandwich January 21, 1842  Elisha Weed

State of New Hampshire
Carroll ss Sandwich Jany 21, 1842
Then personally appeared Elisha Weed and made oath that the above affidavit by him signed is just and true
Before me,
Paul Wentworth
Justice of the Peace throughout said State.
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I John Tuxbury of the Town of Sandwich County of Carroll & State of New Hampshire aged seventy two years depose and say, that I was well acquainted with Ezekiel French who came to this Town about the year 1777 from the Town of Epping in this State and married Phebe Weed who is now living.  He was a joiner by occupation & did much labour at his trade while living.  He has been dead about fifteen years.  I was with him much and very often heard him speak of circumstances relating to his being early in the Revolutionary War. No person I presume ever doubted his statements being a man in whom the Townsmen always placed confidence, having often been one of the Selectmen, a Representative in the State Legislature and a Justice of the Peace for over thirty years.
Sandwich NH January 21, 1842
John Tuxbury

State of New Hampshire
Carroll ss. Sandwich Jany 21, 1842
Then personally appeared John Tuxbury and made oath that the above affidavit by him signed is just and true --
Before me
Paul Wentworth
Justice of the Peace throughout sd. State
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SANDWICH N.
March 18 1842
Mark
March 17
Hon
James L Edwards
Com of Pensions
Washington City
Free
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Sandwich NH
March 14, 1842
Hon James L Edwards
Com of Pensions

Dear Sir,
I have the honor of yours of the 5th inst. fixing the service of Ezekiel French in Capt. Norris' company at seven months and seven days -- As respects his service in Capt. Nays, I dont know that we can identify further than by the rolls of the two companies -- If Nays company has any of the men which was in Norris' company, I should think it probable the same Ezekiel French, of which you must determine -- Please therefore forward the certificate as you shall deem just.
With great respect,
I am Sir your Ob Ser
Paul Wentworth
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Phebe French
Wid of Ezekiel
NH
Act July 7 1838
Married
1778
died
1826
Allow [illegible]
for Cap [illegible]
Poor's Reg NH
Militia $2410
[illegible]
Part Wentworth
Sandwich
Utt
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6597.
New Hampshire
Phebe French
widow of Ezekiel French
and who died on the 8th July 1826
of Carroll Co. in the State of N Hampshire
who was a Private in the company commanded
by Captain Morris of the regt. commanded
by Col. Poor
in the N.W. Mil.
for 7 months & 7 days
Inscribed on the Roll of Concord
at the rate of 24 Dollars 10 cents per annum,
to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836
Certificate of Pension issued the 19th day of March
1842 and sent to Paul Wentworth
Sandwich, N.S.
Arrears to the 4th of March 1841 $120.50
Recorded by D Brown Clerk
Book A
Vol. 1
Page 40
{Act July 7,1838. }
 decd Act  43 [illegible]. P. Wention
Agent notifid
1 Dec. 1843.
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Sarah Corner of German both in the County of
Belknap and State of New Hampshire, formerly of
Epping in said State, aged eighty two years, depose
and say, that I was well acquainted with Ezekiel
French formerly of Epping aforesaid who after
wards settled in Sandwich in said state; and that
he died some years since, the said  Ezekiel
French  served an apprenticeship with my
father in law John Barker of said Epping at
the Joiners trade - I well remember that the
said Ezekiel French enlisted and went into
the Revolutionary War, and that my father
and the said French milled two glue pots
made of lead and made them into musket balls for said French
Sarah Corner

State of New Hampshire
Belknap County ss. Feby 22d 1842
Subscribed and sworn to on the day and year
above written - I hereby certify, that the
above named Sarah Carrier is well known
to be a credible witness-
Before me,
Daniel Gale Jus. Peace

State of New Hampshire
Belknap, ss. P Ebenezar S. Lawrence Clerk of the Court of Common pleas  for said County certify that Daniel Gale is a Justice of the
and for said County as above mentioned, that his Commission is dated
21st day of May 1839 and will expire the 21st day of May
1844 and that the foregoing signature purporting to be his is genuine in my belief
In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my
Seal of Office and subscribed my name this twenty
third day of February A.D. 1842
E. S. Lawrence Clerk
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State of New Hampshire
Carroll ss  August 11, 1841
I Jeremiah Furber of the town of Sandwich in said county aged forty seven years depose and say that I am well acquainted with the Widow Phebe French of this town and that she has not married since the death of her husband Ezekiel French on account of whose services a pension is claimed under the law of the United States of July 7. 1838.  Jeremiah Furber

State of New Hampshire
Carroll ss   August 11th, 1841
Then personally appeared Jeremiah Furber and made solemn oath that the above affidavit by him subscribed is just & true.
Before me, Paul Wentworth
Jus Peace throughout said State
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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 Paul Wentworth is an acting Justice
of the Peace, in and for the County of
Carroll
---
duly Commissioned and qualified, and duly
authorized by the Laws of
said State to administer Oaths, take the acknowledgement of Deeds
&c.
his Commission was dated on the twenty fifth day
of November 1844 and will expire on the twenty fifth
day of November 1849 and his signature, as such, to the
annexed instrument is genuine
Given under my hand and the Seal of the State, this 9th -day of
Sept 1848

Thomas P. Treadwell, Secretary of State
Sold by John F. Brown, No. 1, Ayer's
J. H.
CLERK.
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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 prevision for survining Widows and Soldiers of the Revolution.  also of the act of congress of 29th July 1848, entitled "An act for the relief of certain surviving widows of Officers and Soldiers of the Revolutionary Army
STATE OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE.
County of Carroll s

ON THIS Second
day of September 1848 personally appeared
before the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, Phebe French
resident of Sandwich in the County of Carroll
aged eighty nine 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 Ezekiel French
who was a private
in the Army of the Revolution and that she was a
pension and received a pension under the act of 17th June 1844. at the rate of $24, 10 cents per annum being the
amount of pension received by my husband
She further declares that she is still a widow.
Witness
Louisa J Foff
Hannah M French
Phebe French
her
mark

Sworn and subscribed on the day and year above written- Before
Paul Wentworth
Justice of the Peace.
I FURTHER CERTIFY, That the above Declarant is personally known to me.
Paul Wentworth
Justice of the Peace.

COUNTY, SS.
day of
State of Hampshire
Clerk of the Court of Common
said, do hereby certify that
said County, duly commissioned and qualified; that his commission was
day of
1884 and will expire 
on the
day of
18 
and that his signature above written
Given under my hand, and the seal of said County, this
day of 18
Clerk
Sold by John F. Brown, No. 1, Ayer's Block, Concord, N. H.
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7085
Law of
1843-
Phebe French
$24, 10 per an
-
Paul Wentworth
Sandwich
N. H.
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State of New Hampshire
Office of Secretary of State.
I, Thomas P. Treadwell, Secretary of the State
aforesaid, do hereby certify that Paul Wentworth
is an acting Justice of the Peace, in and for the State of
New Hampshire duly commissioned and qualified; that
his Commission was dated on the 25th day of November
1839 and will expire on the 25th day of November
1844 and that his signature to the annexed instrument is genuine
Given under my hand and the Seal of said State this
6th day of December-
1843
Thomas P. Treadwell
Secretary of State.
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Declaration
In order to obtain the benefits of the Act of Congress of the 3d. of 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
Carroll ss}
On this twenty fourth day of July eighteen hundred and forty three personally appeared before Paul Wentworth a justice of the peace throughout said state Phebe French a resident of Sandwich in the county and state aforesaid aged eighty three 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 3d. of March 1843 granting pensions to widows of person who served during the Revolutionary War -- That she is the widow of Ezekiel French who was a private, the Company or Regiment in which he served she does not now recollect, but refers to her form as declaration for a pension -- The annual pension which she received under the act of July 7. 1838 was twenty four dollars and ten cents --
She further declares that she is still a widow
Witness} Hannah M French
Caleb Jackson

Phebe French  x her mark

Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written.  Before me
Paul Wentworth
Jus Peace throughout the State of New Hampshire

I certify that Phebe French who signed the above is personally known to me having paid her the five years pension under the law of July 7, 1838 and a neighbor
Paul Wentworth  Jus Peace
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Lynn, Mass.
October 11, 1895

Commissioner of Pensions
Washington, D.C.

Dear Sir,
Would you kindly give me full data [underlined "full data"] of the accounts in regard to the pension [underlined] given to Ezekiel French [name underlined] or his widow [underlined]. who entered the Continental Army from Epping, Captain
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James Norris Co, June 15, 1775.
Please send me information at your earliest convenience and
Believe me
Yours Resp'y
Miss Alice LaCroix
44 South Common St.,
Lynn, Mass