Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W 14774, David Gardner, Mass.
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Gardner, David.    W14774
                Elizabeth
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3574
Massachusetts
Elizabeth Gardner
widow of David Gardner
who dies on the 15th of May 1841 of Plymouth Co in the State of Mass
who was a Private in the Troup commanded by Captain ____ of the Regt commanded by Col. Wheelock in the Mass line for 22 months.

Inscribed on the Roll of Massachusetts
at the rate of 73 Dollars 33 Cents per annum
to commence on the 15th of March, 1841.

Certificate of Pension issued the 30th day of  June 1841 and sent to J. H. Loud Plymouth Mass

Arrears to the 4th of Sept 1841............$ 22.00
Semi-annual allowance ending 4th March ............................................................................$36.66

............................................................................$58.66

Revolutionary Claim,
Act July 4, 1836
Section the 3d
Recorded by D D Addison Clerk,
Book E. Vol. 1  Page 55
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15300
Massachusetts
David Gardner
of Plymouth in the State of Mass
who was Private in the Company commanded
by Captain          of regt commanded
by Col Wheelock in the Mass
line for 22 mos.
Mile
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Inscribed on the Roll of Mass
at the rate of 73 Dollars 33 Cents per annum,
to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
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Certificate of Pension issued the 6th day of June
1835 and Sent [illegible]
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Arrears to the 4th of May [illegible] $146.66
Semi-anl. allowance ending Sept [illegible] 36.66
$183.32
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{ Revolutionary Claim, }
{ Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by T H McBlair Clerk,
Book E, Vol. 2, Page 28.
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REVOLUTIONARY PENSIONERS.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
COUNTY OF PLYMOUTH, SS

ON this thirtieth day of August 1832, personally appeared in open Court, before Hon. Wilkes Wood, Judge of the Court of Probate now sitting at Hingham within and for said County of Plymouth, David Gardner a resident of Hingham in said County of Plymouth, and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, aged seventy three years, who being first 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 7, 1832. He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present, and declares that  his name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any State. That is to say, that he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers, and served as herein stated. 

He enlisted as a private in Capt. Levi Lincoln’s company at Hingham in 1776, to do guard duty for the term of three months. He recollects no person now living who belonged to said company.
— In the latter part of July, or first of August 1776, he enlisted in a company commanded by Capt. Endicott of Stoughton, to go to Ticonderoga. The Lieutenant was for six months  as a private. The company marched to Lake Champlain scoped the lake and [illegible] stations on its borders, occasionally employed in scouting parties, until his term of service expired. Col. Wheelock commanded the Regiment. Jonathan Cushing, now living in Hingham belonged to this company. His deposition is [illegible].
— In December 1776, he enlisted as a private under Capt Job Cushing of Cohafet [sic] for three months service
The Lieutenant, na. Thomas Burr and the Ensign Joseph Beal both of Hingham [illegible]. Col Lovell commanded the Regiment. The General was Benjamin Lincoln. The regiment marched for Providence - thence to Danbury - thence to Tarrytown.
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thence to White Plains and Kingsbridge, thence retreated to Tarrytown - thence marched to Morristown and remained about five miles beyond Morristown until the time of enlistment expired. Jared Lane now living in Hingham belonged to the same company with the applicant, said Lane's deposition is
annexed.
- After Burgoyne's sunder in 1777, he enlisted in a company of which Stephen Stodder of Cohaset
was Lieutenant, and Elisha Cushing of Hingham
orderly Sergeant (both deceased) and marched
to Cambridge to guard the prisoners & remained 
there on duty for four months to the expiration
at the time of enlistment. - He knows no one
now to be living who was with him except Joseph
Barstoro whose deposition is annexed.-
- In the spring following (as near as he can recollect) he enlisted in a company commanded by Capt Elias Whiton, deceased, and marched to Dorchester heights where he performed guard duty for three months. Ezekiel Hersey now living was the Drummer of the company. This deposition is annexed.
only our company was stationed there. -
- In 1780 he enlisted and served as a private
for three months in Capt Theophilus Wilder's
Company in Rhode Island. Peter Hersey now
living was a Drummer in the same company
(see his annexed Deposition)
22 mos
- Said Gardner made all the foregoing enlistments as a private - he never had a written discharge and has no other documentary evidence to prove his services than that annexed. He was born and has always resided in Hingham, and the record of his birth is in the Town Clerk's office of that town, a certificate of which is annexed. The selectmen of Hingham will testify as to his character for veracity and for the reputation of his services, in addition to the following -
David Gardner
Sworn to and subscribed the day & year aforesaid   Attest
J H Loud Reg. Probate
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David Gardner 
19445
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We, Joseph Richardson a clergyman, residing in the town of Hingham and Jothan Lincoln a [illegible] residing in the same town hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with David Gardner who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be seventy three years of age; that he is reputed and believed, in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the revolution, and we concur in that opinion Joseph Richardson
  Sworn to, and subscribed, the day and year aforesaid. attest Jacob H Loud Reg Jothan Lincoln
  And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states. And the Court further certifies, that it appears to them that Joseph Richardson who has signed the preceding certificate, is a clergyman, resident in the town of Hingham an that Jonthan Lincoln who has also signed the same, is a resident in the same town and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
  By the Court, attest, Jacob H Loud Register
  I, Jacob H. Loud register of the Court of Probate do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of David Gardner for a pension.
  In testimony whereof, I hereunto set my hand and seal of said office, this thirtieth day of August in the year of our Lord on thousand eight hundred and thirty two.
 Jacob H. Loud
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Application of 
Elizabeth Dunbar
for a Pension
 No 5386
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Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Plymonth County ss.

On this first day of June in the year of our
Lord one thousand eight hundred & forty one personally appeared before Hon. Willis Wood Judge of the Court of Probate in & for said County at or Court of Probate held at Scituate in the County aforesaid on the day aforesaid Elizabeth Gardner of Scituate in said County, Widow, aged eighty six 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 4, 1836 and the joint Resolve of July 7th 1838, that she is the widow of David Gardner late of Hingham in said County deceased who was a soldier in the Army of the Revolution & was a pensioner under the Act of Congress passed June 7, 1832 for the services aforesaid.

She further declares that she was married
to the said David Gardner on the nineteenth
day of November in the year Seventeen
hundred & seventy eight by Rev M. Shute
that her husband the aforesaid David Garde
died on the fifteenth day of May now last
part & that she has remained a Widow since that period as will more fully appear by reference to the proof hereto annexed
Signature of Elizabeth (her X) Gardner

Sworn & subscribed the day & year first above
written.
before me Willis Wood (?)
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I John Collamon of Scituate in the County of Plymouth, Esquire, of lawful age to give evidence an Oath do testify & say that I am acquainted with Elizabeth Gardner of said Scituate, widow of David Gardner deceased who was a Revolutionary pensioner of the United States & who recently died. I have known them both for about fifty years & I well knew their children. She is now living & has not married since the decease of her said husband David Gardner aforesaid. I have always heard that they were married in the time of the Revolutionary War.
Signature of Jacob Collamore

Plymouth Ma June 1, 1841 Subscribed & sworn
to before me & I do hereby certify that said Deponent is a credible witness-
Signature of William Wood (Q.E.D.?)

Plymouth [illegible], I Jacob H Loud Register of Probate for said County do hereby certify that Hon. William Wood is Judge of Probate for said County & that the above & the proceeding signatures purporting to be signed by him are his true & genuine signatures.

In testimony whereof I have here unto [illegible] my hand & the seal of said Court this first day of June 1841
Signature of Jacob H. Loud
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"David, son of David Garnett Jr. & Lydia
Born Jany. 1759"

The above is a true copy from the Town
Records of Births in Hingham-

Attest
James S. Lewis.
Town Clerk.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Plymouth ss. August 27th 1832. Then personally appeared before me the subscriber a justice of the peace for said County, the above named James S. Lewis, and made solemn oath that the above is a true extract from the Town Records of Births in Hingham, and that he believes it to be the record of the birth of David Gardner [the name of Garnett is now written Gardner] now living in Hingham aforesaid, and reputed to have performed Military services for the United States in the warof the Revolution. And I the said justice do
Further certify that said James S. Lewis is
Town Clerk of Hingham, and that he is a
man of good reputation for truth

Signature of Solomon Lincoln,
Jus: Peace.
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Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Plymouth County Hingham June 2, 1841

"David Gardner (?) & Elizabeth Bunker, both
of Hingham were married by the Revd Daniel Steele Pastor of the Second Church in Hingham, November the nineteenth seventeen hundred and seventy eight."

"Daniel Gardner a Revolutionary Pensioner, aged eighty three years, died May the fifteenth eighteen hundred and forty one"

This may certify that the above are true
copies of the records, with the exception of the dates, which are expressed on the record in fair, legible figures as follows, Novr 19th 1778 aged 83 May 13. 1841.
Signature of James S. Lewis Town Clerk of Hingham

I James S. Lewis above named depose and say
that I hold the office of Town Clerk in the Town, County and State aforesaid, and that the above are true extracts from the records of said Town, with the exceptions above named as certified by me.
Signature of James S. Davis, Clerk of the town of Hingham

Sworn before me
Jotham Lincoln, Just. Peace
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Plymouth ss. June 7 1841 
I Jacob H Loud Register of Probate for said County do hereby certify that Jotham Lincoln Esq is a Justice of the Peace in & for said County & that the within is his true & genuine signature.

In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & the Seal of the Court of Probate
for said County this seventh day of June 1841
Signature of Jacob H. Loud
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David Gardner
Mass
Private 22 months
$73.33
19445
J H. Loud
Plymouth
Mass
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BRIEF in the case of David Gardner
as of Plymouth in the State of Mass
(Act 7th June, 1832.)
1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? Open Court
2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?
3. How old is he? 73
4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed.
Period.  |  Duration of Service.  |  Rank  |  Names of General and Field Officers
under whom he served.
--  |  Years,    Month,   Days  |  As a  |  Gen.
In 1776 enlisted  |  -  3  -  |  private  |  Cap Lincoln
July "  "  "  |  -  6  -  |  "  |  Cap Endicott Col Wheelock
Decm  "  "  "  |  -  3  -  |  "  |  Cap Cushing Col Lovell
1777  "  |  -  4  -  |  "  |  Lieut D Wilder Sergeant Cushing
Spring following "  |  -  3  -  |  "  |  Cap Whiton
1780  "  |  -  3  -  |  "  |  Cap Wilder
5. In what battles was he engaged? none mentioned
6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Hingham Mass
7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditionary evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? traditionary and five living Witnesses
8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? the papers are not attached agreeably to the regulations
I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
George Taylor
Examining Clerk.
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September 30, 1937.
Grace V. Bonsall
158 Presidents Lane
Quincy, Massachusetts.
BA-J/ILL
David Gardner
W. 14774

Dear Madam:

Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of David Gardner, who was born March 27, 1734, married November 17, 1757, Lydia Loring, and died February 16, 1814, and the record of his son, David Gardner, who was born January 28, 1759, and married Elizabeth Dunbar, both of Hingham, Massachusetts.
There is no claim for pension on file based upon service in the Revolutionary War of the David Gardner who was born March 27, 1734, under any spelling of the surname. The record of his son, David, Gardner, has been found; the data which follow were found in pension claim, W. 14774, based upon his service in that war.
David Gardner (as he signed his name) was born January 6, 1759, in Hingham, Plymouth County, Massachusetts. A copy of the record of his birth from the town of Hingham shows- "David, son of
David Garnett, Jr. & Lydia -Born Janry, 6, 1759". It was stated further that the names Gardner and Garnett were used by different families and individuals to designate the same person.
David Gardner, while a resident of Hingham, Massachusetts, enlisted and served as private in the Massachusetts troops at different times given as follow:  first, in 1776, three months in Captain Levi Lincoln's company, guarding the sea coast in Hingham; from about the end of July 1776, in Captain Endicott's company, Colonel Wheelock's
regiment, during which he went to Lake Champlain and Fort Ticonderoga and continued until sometime in December, when he re-enlisted and served three months in Captain Job Cushing's company, Colonel Lovell's regiment, during which period he marched to Danbury, White Plains, and Tarrytown, New York; after General Burgoyne's surrender, four months
in the vicinity of Cambridge, part of the time under Lieutenant Stephen Stodder, later three months in Captain Elias Whiton's company at Dorchester Heights; in 1780, three months in Captain Thehopilus Wilder's company, Colonel
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Thayer's Regiment, in Rhode Island.
David Gardner was allowed pension on his application executed August 30, 1832, at which time he resided in Hingham, Massachusetts.
He died there May 15, 1841.
The soldier married November 19, 1778, Elizabeth Dunbar, also of Hingham, Massachusetts; they were married by Rev. Daniel Shute, pastor of the Second Church of Hingham; the names of Elizabeth's parents are not shown.
Elizabeth Gardner, the soldier's widow, was allowed pension on her application executed June 1, 1841, at which time she resided in Hingham, Massachusetts. She gave her age then as eighty-six years, but did not state the date and place of her birth.
No reference was made to children of the above noted soldier.
In order to obtain the date of past payment of pension, name of person paid, and possibly, the date of death of this pensioner, you should apply to the Comptroller General, General Accounting
Office, Records Division, this city, and furnish the following:
Elizabeth Gardner, widow of David Gardner
Certificate #3574
Issued June 30, 1841
Rate $73.33 per annum
Commenced May 15, 1841
Act of July 4, 1836.
Massachusetts Agency.
Very truly yours,
A. D. HILLER.
Executive Assistant
to the Administrator.
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I hereby certify that the name now commonly
written Gardner is also written Garnett in the
Town Records of Hingham and that they are
used by different individuals and families as
synonimous to designate the same persons-
Attest
James S. Lewis
Town Clerk -
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Plymouth ss. Aug 27th, 1832.
Then personally appeared the above named James S. Lewis and made oath to the truth of the above certificate by him subscribed before me.
Solomon Lincoln, Jus Peace

Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Plymouth ss. I Jacob H Loud Register of the Court of Probate for said County do hereby certify that Solomon Lincoln Esq before whom this & all except one of the annexed affidavits were sworn & that Nelson Curtis Esquire before whom the last annexed affidavit was sworn are Justices of the Peace in & for said County & that I believe
then names thereto subscribed to be true & genuine signatures.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my
hand & the seal of said Court this first day of
November in the Year of Our Lord One thousand
eight hundred & thirty two. Jacob H Loud
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I Jonathan Cushing of Hingham in the County of
Plymouth and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, being Seventy three years of age do testify and say that I enlisted in a company commanded Capt Endicott of Stoughton in the latter part of July or first of August 1776, to go to Ticonderoga - The Lieutenant was John Burr of Hingham deceased - The Colonel was Wheelock and
Gates was chief in command. We marched for
Lake Champlain, through (Charlestown) No 4. crossed the lake to Ticonderoga and served in said company at Ticonderoga and that neighbourhood including the time of our marching about six months. -
David Gardner of Hingham now living was
with me in said company and served as a
private during said term of six months. -
Jonathan Cushing
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Plymouth ss. Aug 22d 1832. Then personally appeared before me the subscriber a Justice of the Peace for the said County of Plymouth the above named Jonathan Cushing and made oath to the truth of the above declaration by him subscribed. And I certify that said Cushing is a man of good reputation for truth.
Solomon Lincoln
Jus. Peace
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I Jared Lane of Hingham in the County of
Plymouth and Commonwealth of Massachusetts
being eighty years of age do testify, and say, that David Gardner now living in Hingham aforesaid was a private soldier for three months commencing in December 1776, in a company commanded by Capt Job Cushing of Cohapet. The Lieutenant was Thomas Burr and the
Ensign Joseph Beal. Col Lovell commanded
the Regiment. Gen Lincoln commanded the Brigade or Division. The company marched from
Massachusetts to Providence - thence to
Danbury - and were afterwards at Tarrytown - White Plains - Kingsbridge Morristown where our term of service expired. I was a private in said company during the three months aforesaid -
Jared Lane
Commonwealth of Massachusetts -
Plymouth ss. August 23d, 1832, there personally
appeared before me the subscriber a justice of the peace. the above named Jared Lane and made solemn oath to the truth of the
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foregoing deposition by him subscribed
and I certify that said
same is entitled to full credit &
belief -
Solomon Lincoln
Jus. Peace.
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I Ezekiel Hearsey of Hingham in the County
of Plymouth and Commonwealth of Massachusetts being seventy one years of age do testify and say that David Gardner of Hingham
aforesaid served for three months as a private
soldier in the service of the United States in
Capt Elias Whiton's company, at Dorchester
heights in the war of the Revolution. Zechariah Whiton was Lieutenant. He is now dead. I think this service was performed in the year 1777 in the fall, or winter of 1778. I was a drummer of the company aforesaid during said term of the months
Ezekiel Hersey
Commonwealth of Massachusetts -
Plymouth ss. Aug 21. 1832. - Then personally
appeared the above named Ezekiel Hersey
and made oath to the truth of the above Declaration by him subscribed, and I certify that said Hersey is a man of truth & veracity -
before me Solomon Lincoln
Justice of the Peace
for said County.
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I Peter Hersey of Hingham in the County
of Plymouth and Commonwealth of Massachusetts being seventy four years of age do testify and say that David Gardner served as a
private soldier in Capt Theophilus Wilder's
company, Col Thayer's Regiment, in Rhode
Island in 1780, for the term of three months.
David Gardner is now living in Hingham
aforesaid. I was Drummer of the Company
for the above named three months. -
Peter Hersey
Commonwealth of Massachusetts -
Plymouth ss. August 23d - 1832. Then personally
appeared before me the subscriber the above
named Peter Hersey and made and made
oath to the truth of the above declaration
by him subscribed - and I certify, that said
Hersey is a man of good reputation for
truth
Solomon Lincoln
Jus. Peace for said Coty
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I Joseph Barton of Hanover in the County of Plymouth aged Seventy two years. Testify and say that I was in the service (as a substitute) in a company commanded by John Turner of Pembroke for two weeks, during which time I was stationed at Cambridge in fort No 2
guarding Burgoines troops, and that David Gardner now of Hingham was at Cambridge during that time and doing duty as a Soldier, and as a Corporal had the command of a detachment of soldiers which guarded three prisoners belonging to Burgoines army from Cambridge to Boston.
Joseph Barstow
Commonwealth of Massachusetts -
Plymouth ss. August the 27th 1832. personally appeared the above named Joseph Barstow and made solemn oath that the above deposition by him signed is true and I further certify that the said deponent sustains the character of a man of truth and that his Deposition is entitled to credit.
Before M. Mebrer Curtis Justice Peace
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Pues Gardner
David Gardner
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Plymouth Masstts.
June 7. 1841
Sir
I enclose the applications of
Mrs. Elizabeth Dunbar &
Mrs. Silence Gardner
 for Pensions under the act of July
4. 1836 & the Joint Resolve of July 7. 1838.
Yours with respect
J. H. Loud
J.L. Edwards Esq.
Com. of Pensions
Washington
D.C.
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6386
Elizabeth Gardner
Wid of David
Mass
Act July 4 1831,
1
Married 1778
died 15 May 1841
Allow $73.33 per ann
from May 15 1841
J.H. Laud Esq
Plymouth
Mass
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David Gardner Mass as Jurne 7 1830
When paece ~ $73, 33 d May 1841.
HHL
June 23 41
pd. 4th March 1841
L H
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David Gardner
Mass
19445
J. H. Loud
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BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims, of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of David Gardner 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 amout of pension he is entitled? Yes
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
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XI. Has the applicant obtained the evidence of a 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?
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? Yes
Has the proper officer certified to the official character and signature of the magistrate as the
regulations direct? Yes
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? yes
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?

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 by making an affidavit in the following words:
"Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. 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_____ year _____ months, and _____ days, I served as a ____________ For_____ months and _____ days, I served as a __________; 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 a declaration is highly objectionable. It must in every case be clearly shewn 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, he 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 their 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 authenticating 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 thereto 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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January 15, 1938.
Grace P. Bonsall          BA-J/ILL
158 Presidents Lane
Quincy, Massachusetts.

Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the record of David Gardner who was born February 1781, in Scituate, married first September 8, 1805 Sally Crooker of Sarah Crocker of Pembroke, Massachusetts, married the second time December 14, 1828, Lucy Souther in Hingham, Massachusetts, served in the War of 1812 and died June 9, 1858. You state that he received a pension under the Act of June 7, 1832.

The David Gardner who received a pension under the Act of June 7, 1832 was a soldier of the Revolutionary War. His record was furnished you September 30, 1937 as found in the claim for
pension, W. 14774, based upon his service in that war. There is no claim for pension on file based upon service in the War of 1812 of the David Gardner cited above who was born in 1781 and died in 1858.

Very truly yours,
A. D. HILLER,
Executive Assistant
to the Administrator.
Looked for David Gardner on State Land Books
of Maine & Mass. Did not search other land records.
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158 Presidents Lane
Quincy, Mass.
Dec. 15, 1937.
Pension Dept. Veterans Admin.
Washington, D.C.

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Gentlemen: -
Will you kindly send me a summary of the
pension papers of David Gardner of Hingham,
Mass., who was a soldier in the War of 1812, and received a pension under the act of June 7, 1832.
He was born Feb. 1781 in Scituate, and
died 9 June 1858. He married 1st Sept 1805
Sally Crooker or Sarah Crocker of Pembroke,
Mass. and 2d 14 Dec. 1828 Lucy Souther in Hingham.
Yours truly -
Grace V. Bonsall
Not as ff 1812
+ O W -
[round stamp]
RECEIVED
DEC 17 1937
MAIL [ILLEGIBLE]
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[round stamp]
RECEIVED
Sept. 20, 1937
[illegible]

Sept. 17, 1937
Pension Dept. V. A.
Washington, D.C.
Gentlemen:
Have you on file any
record of a pension having
been granted to David
Gardner of Hingham, Mass.,
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who served as a private in
the Revolutionary War. He
was born Jan. 28, 1759
and married Elizabeth Dunbar. -
Also his father was
a Revolutionary soldier - and
if you have his record, may
I have a summary?
The father's name is
also David Gardner - and
he  was born March 27, 1734

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died Feb 16, 1814. He
married Nov. 17, 1757 Lydia
Loring.
Will you kindly let
me know what record you
have of either of these men.
Yours very truly -
Grace V. Bonsall
158 Presidents Lane
Quincy, Mass.
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1937 - Sept. 30. Hist. to Grace V. Bonsall - Itd
1938 - Jan. 15 - Grace Bonsall advised regarding
David Gardner of 1812 War. ITD

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Revy WIDOW, &c.
File No.  14774
Elizabeth Gardner
Widow of
David Warner
Pri Rev War
Act: July 4th 36
Index:--Vol. a, Page 264
[Arrangement of 1870.]