Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 18,956, Daniel Colby, N.H.
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N.H
Colby, Daniel
Sarah
W 18,956
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Vermont [illegible] 3297
Sarah Colby widow of 
Daniel Colby, decd
N. H.
who died on the 10 November 1875
of Grafton Co in the State of N.H.
who was a private in the Compy commanded
by Captain Tilton of the regt commanded
by Col. Poor in the N. H.
line for
12 months
Inscribed on the Roll of Concord
at the rate of 40 Dollars - Cents per annum
to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 28 day of April
1840, & sent to Hon. D.C.
Churchill, Lyme,
N. H.
Arrears to the 4th of Mar 1840 $360.00
Semi-annual allowance ending 4 Sep. 40
2062
---
$380.00
Revolutionary Claim,
Act July 4, 1836,
Section the 3d
Book A Vol. 2. Page 23
Recorded by D M Curdy Clerk
Letter to Hon W. Slader
[illegible] to Pen Age 30 Jany 1841
To Montpelier Vermont from
4. Sep 1840. 23d Feby 1841. Notification
to Hon W. Slade, H. R.
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Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the 3d Section of the act of Congress of the 11th July 1836 State of New Hampshire Grafton County & On this 5th day of August AD. 1839. Personally appeared before me D C Churchill one of the Judges of the Court of Common pleas for said County of Grafton Sarah Colby a resident of Enfield in the County of Grafton and State ┃ of New Hampshire aged eighty seven years last September) who being first duly sworn accord ing to Law doth on her oath make the follow ┃ ing declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed July 4th 1836. that she is the widow of Daniel Colby who was a private in the service of the United States in the war of the Revolution, as near as he can recollect her said Husband enlisted for one years service in the latter part of the year 1775 or the fore part of the year 1776 into a company commanded by Capt Philip Tilton of East Kingston N.H and said the Regiment under Col Poor we the living in Plaislow N.H. She has heard her said Husband tell of being in Boston on with ┃ Hill at New London Conn and at various other places which she does not now distantly
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remember. She is confident that he served
on this tour at least one full year she has no
documentary widow to prove his service but
relies on the testimony hereto annexed and the Rolls and records of the war depart to support her claim. she suffered many privations being the widow
of her said Husband and hardships being left with
several small children
she further declares that she was married to
the said Daniel Colby on the first day of October
in the year seventeen hundred and sixty nine
in Plaistow N.H. The Distinctly recollect the date of
her marriage her first child Molly having been
Born in Just three months from the day of her
marriage) and that her husband the aforesaid
Daniel Colby and on the 10th day of November
eighteen hundred and fifteen and that she has
and a widow can see that period
as will more fully appear by reference to the
proof hereto annexed
her
Sarah Colby
Mark
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year
above written before me
D.C. Churchill J.C. Pleas
I hereby certify that by reason of bodily infirmity the above
applicant can not attend the court
D C Churchill JCC Pleas
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State of New Hampshire
Grafton County Set
I Nathan B Felton Clerk of the
Court of Common Pleas of the County and State
aforesaid do hereby certify that David C Churchill is an acting justice of the said county in + for said county duly 
commissioned & qualified, that his commission was dated on the 29th day of 
November 1834 and
will expire on the 1st 
day of July 1861, and that his foregoing signature above written is genuine
Given under my hand and the
seal of said Coun
State of New Hampshire
Grafton County sSS
I Nathan B Felton Clerk of the
Court of Common Pleas of the County & State aforesaid
do hereby certify that David C. Churchill is an acting
Judge of said Court in & for said County duly commission
served & qualified; that his commission was dated on the 24th
day of November 1834 and will expire on the first day
of July 1851 & that his foregoing signatures above written are
Jane
Given under my hand & the seal of said
County this 24th day of September AD 1839
N B Felton Clerk
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State of Newhampshire
Rockingham SS Town Clerks office
 Plaistow August 12th 1839
Daniel Colley and Sarah Trugel maried,
Moley Born January first Seventeen hundred & Seventy
Moses, born June fifth Seventeen hundred & Seventy two
Sarah Born December, fourteenth Seventeen hundred & Seventy Seven
Daniel Born November, sixtenth Seventeen hundred & Eighty,
Watts, Born October, twenty first Seventeen hundred & Eighty two
certify the above is a treachey of the record, with the
exception of the late, which is expressed on the record in
fair legible figures as follows
Moley Born Janry
ye
11770
Moses Born June
ye 5-1772
Sarah Born December 14 1777
Daniel Born November ye 16 1780
Watt Born October yet 1782
Daniel Hayes Town Clerk of Plaistow
I Daniel Hayes 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 Plaistow with the exception above named as certified by me,
Daniel Hayes Town Clerk of Plaistow
●
Rockingham August 8th 1839
the above Sworn to before me
Henry Tucker Just peace
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Application for a transfer
On this 20th day of January A.D. 1841 before me
Washington County the Subscriber, a Justice of the Peace for said County
of Washington, personally appeared Sarah Calby who, on her oath
dollars that she is the same person named in pension Certificate
of which the following is a true copy. "War Department,
Revolutionary Claims. I certify that in conformity with the
3d Section of the law of the United States, of the 4th July 1836,
Sarah Colby, a resident of New Hampshire, widow of Daniel
Colby, deceased, who was a private in the Revolution & died
on the 10th November 1813, is entitled to receive Forty dollars
per annum, during the time she may remain unmarried,
commencing on the 4th of March, 1831, and payable semi-
annually on the 4th of March and 4th of September
"Given at the War Office of the United States, this 28th
day of April One Thousand Eight Hundred and
Forty
J. R. Poinsett
Secretary of War.
State of Vermont
Examined &
Countersigned
J.L. Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions"
That her name was placed on the pension roll of the
State of New Hampshire from where she has lately
removed; that she now resides in the State of Vermont,
when she intends to remain, and wishes her pension to be there
payable in future-
The following are her reasons
for removing from the State of New Hampshire to the State of
Vermont, Viz; Being an aged and unable to take care
of herself. She remaned to Waterbury in the State of Vermont
to reside with her said, living in Waterton, with whom she
expects to spend the remainder of her days
Sworn & Subscribed to
Sarah Colling
before me the day & year
mark
aforesaid-
Newcomb Justice of the Peace
State of Vermont
On this 20th day of January
Washington County A. D. 1841, before me the Subscribed
Justice of the Peace for the County of Washington aforesaid,
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personally appeared Daniel Colley of Waterling in said
County of Washington, who, on his oath, saith he is well
acquainted with Sarah Colby, the person who has
Sworn to and subscribed the foregoing affidavit,
and that she is the identicle person therein
named- Daniel Colby
Sworn & Subscribed to
before me, the day and
year aforesaid -
E S Newcomb Justice of the Peace
I hereby certify
that I am well acquainted with
Daniel Colby, the above deponent, & that he is a person
of veracity -
E S Newcomb
Justice of the Peace
State of Vermont
Withington County
County Clerks Office
Mason County Court do hereby of
that E. Parent is a Justice of the Peace
within and for said County and has been since
the 1 Day of Decr 1840 as appears from his
pension now on file in my office, and
that the fore and foregoing are his
and John Sign this
In testimony whereof I have
hereunto set my name and
affixed the Seal of said
and this 21 day of
of January AD 1841
Stillman Churchill Clerk
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March 22, 1933
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Mrs. P. J. McHugh             Daniel Colby
137 Remington Street       W. 18956
Fort Collins                        BA-J/MCS  am
Colorado

Dear Madam:

Reference is made to your request for the record of Daniel
Colbey who served in the Revolution.

The data which follow were obtained from papers on file in
the pension claim, W. 18956, based upon the military service of
Daniel Colbey (pensioned as Daniel Colby).

While living in Plaistow, New Hampshire, he enlisted in
December, 1775, and served one year as private in Captain Philip
Tilton's Company in Colonel Poor's New Hampshire Regiment.

He married in Plaistow, New Hampshire, October 1, 1769, Sarah 
Trussel, who was born in September, 1751, place not given.

He died November 10, 1815, in Enfield, Grafton County, New
Hampshire, having moved there about 1790 from Plaistow.

His widow, Sarah, was allowed pension on her application
executed August 5, 1839, at which time she was living in Enfield,
New Hampshire.

She moved from New Hampshire to Waterbury, Vermont, about
1841 to live with her son, his name not designated.

Daniel and Sarah Colbey had the following children:

Molly or Moley  born January 1, 1770.
Moses                   "     June 8, 1772.
Sarah                     "    December 14, 1777.
Daniel                    "    November 16, 1780.
Watts                     "    October 21, 1782.
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One Daniel Colbey was living in Waterbury, Vermont, in
1841 but it was not shown that he was identical with the soldier's 
son, Daniel.

The date and place of birth of the soldier and the names of
his parents were not given.

Very truly yours

A. D. Hiller
Assistant to Administrator
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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 Henry Tucker is an acting Justic of the Peace in and for the county of Cunningham [?] duly Commissioned and qualified; that his Commission was dated on the 27th day of August 1836 and will expire on the 27th day of August 1841 and that his signature to the annexed instrument is genuine. Given under my hand and the Seal of said State this 12th day of September 1839
Josiah Stevens Jr.
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[left page]
1922, May 23 hist. to Anita J. Walker
1933 War 22 hist. to Uno
P. J. McHugh             U. C. S. 

[right page]
Em
Rev
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 18906
Sarah Colby
Widow of
Daniel Colby
Priv. Rev. War
Act:  July 4th 1836
Index:--Vol. A, Page 181
[Arrangement of 1870.]
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I Joseph Johnson of Enfield in the
County of Grafton and State of New Hampshire
aged seventy nine years, depose and say that I was
well acquainted with Daniel Colby late of Enfield
County & State aforesaid deceased, I further say that
I formerly lived in Hampstead N.H. and the said
Daniel Colby then lived in Plaiston the Town
adjoining, within about half mile from where
I then lived in Hampstead, I further say I
moved from Hampstead to Enfield about fifty
years ago and the aforesaid Daniel Colby moved
in a short time after to said Enfield with his
family, and lived in Enfield until he died, his
Widow Sarah Colly now lives within about
one mile from whose I now live, the willows
name before she married the said Daniel Colewas
Sarah Trussel, I further say that I was
knowing to the said Daniel Calby being gone into
the Revolutionary War I recolect perfectly well
of seeing him when he returned home from the
army, he was Park Brooker he told me that
he had the small pox while he was in the
Army we frequently worked to gether and conversed
about our services in the war I do not recollect
the officers he served under, nor the lenght of time
he served but should think by what I have heard
him say he served one year or more, I am
now a Pensioner under the act of March 1818
Enfield January 6th AD 1840
Joseph Johnson
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State of New Hampshire
Grafton ss
January 6th 1840
Personally appeared the within named Joseph Johnson
and made oath that the within affidavit by him
Subscribed is true
Before me Converse Goodhue Jos of the Peace
I hereby certify that the within named
Joseph Johnson is a credible witness
Converse Goodhue Jos of the Peace
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I David Nayes of Enfield Grafton County New
Hampshire aged Seventy Six years depose and say
that I be near Neighbor and was well acquainted with
Daniel Colby late of Enfield now deceased said
Colby moved from Poston N.H. Same over fifty
years to Enfield, he was a poor and working
man he had to go out to work by the day and
to support his family, he used frequently
to work for me, I have heard him often relate
about his services and hardships in the Revolutionary War
. I further say that I have heard the said
Daniel Cally say he belonged to the Company
commanded by Captain Phillip Tilton of East
Kingston N.H. he has told me the places that
he marched through but I cannot recollect them
I further say that the said Daniel Calby Married
Sarah Trussell who is now his widow living in
in Enfield I have heard him say that he had
the small pox whilst he was in the army he
was Pock broken. I further say that I am
well acquainted with Jonathan Kimball Esq of
Liston N.H. and his character for truth is
unimpeachable
State of New Hampshire
David Noyes
Grafton
January 28 A.D. 1840
Personally appeared the above named David Noyes
and made oath that the above affidavit
by him subscribed is true
before me Converse Goodhue Jus. of the Peace
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I David Nayes of Enfield Grafton County New
Hampshire aged Seventy Six years depose and say
that I be near Neighbor and was well acquainted with
Daniel Colby late of Enfield now deceased said
Colby moved from Poston N.H. Same over fifty
years to Enfield, he was a poor and working
man he had to go out to work by the day and
to support his family, he and frequently
to work for me, I have heard him often relate
about his services and hardships in the Revolutionary War
. I further say that I have heard the said
Daniel Cally say he belonged to the Company
commanded by Captain Phillip Tilton of East
Kingston N.H. he has told me the places that
he marched through but I cannot recolect them
I further say that the said Daniel Calby Married
Sarah Trussell who is now his widow living in
in Enfield I have heard him say that he had
the small pox whilst he was in the army he
was Pock broken. I further say that I am
well acquainted with Jonathan Kimball Esq of
Lisbon N.H. and his character for truth is
unimpeachable
David Noyes
State of New Hampshire
Grafton
January 28 A.D. 1840
Personally appeared the above named David Noyes
and made oath that the above affidavit
by him subscribed is true
before me Converse Goodhue Jus. of the Peace
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I hereby certify that the within named
David Nayes is a credible witness
Converse Goodhue Jus. of the Peace
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State of New Hampshire
Grafton County Set.
I Nathan B. Felton Clerk of the Court
of Common Pleas of the County and State aforesaid do hereby
certify that Converse Goodhue is an acting Justice of the peace
in and for said County duly commissioned and qualified;
that his commission was dated on the 21st day of June 1839
and will expire on the 21st day of June AD 1844, and that
his four signatures above written on the two sheets fastened
together by the string passed under the seal of said Court
hereto annexed
are genuine.
Given under my hand and the seal of
said County this 3 day of February AD 1840
A.D. Felton Clerk
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I Jonathan Kimball of Lisbon in the County of Grafton
and State of New Hampshire aged seventy five years depose
and say, that I was well acquainted with Daniel Colby
late of Enfield County and State aforesaid Deceased, I further
say that said Colby formerly lived in Plaston New Hampshire within about two miles whose I then lived and that the
said Daniel Colby in December in the year 1775 enlisted
for one year in Captain Phillip Tiltons Company of East
Kingston Benjamin Kimball of Boston 1 Lieut Joseph
Huntoon of Shingston 2 Sons Robert Pike of New Markes
Ensign all of New Hampshire ware officers of said Company
in Col Poors Regiment New Hampshire for us I further say
that said Colby joined the army the first of January 1776
and myself with him, at Winter hill near Boston, from
their we marched to Providence Rhode Island, from their to New
London in Connetticut, from their to New York, from their
Albany, from their to the head of Lake George Down
and lake to Ticonderoga, from their down lake Champlain
St Johns, in Canada, from their to savill then back to
Johns, from their to Chimney point from their to Mount
independance their made out his year then returned home
Plaston, and when I left Plaston fifty one years ago
said Colby was their I see him no more until I see him
to aforesaid Enfield, and he was the same Daniel Colby
at was out in the Revolutionary war with me
his wife name before marriage was Trussel, I did not
them married but they lived together as man and wife
had three or four children before he enlisted into
the army
over
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I Ben Gage of Enfield Grafton County
New Hampshire aged seventy years depose
and say that I was well acquainted with
Daniel Colby late of Enfield deceased
I
further say that the said Daniel Calby
Died in the month of November Eighteen
hundred and fifteen I was present at the
funeral,
I further say that the said Daniel
Colby left a widow Sarah Colby who is
now living and the said Sarah Colby
has remained a widow ever since the death
of the said Daniel Colby,
Sept 18th 1839
Ben Gage
Grafton ss.
State of New Hampshire
September 18th 1839 Personally
appeared Ben Gage and made oath that the
above affidavit by him subscribed is true
before me Converse Goodhue Jus of the Peace
I hereby certify that the above named Ben
Gage is a Credible witness
Converse Goodhue Jus of the Peace
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4739
Sarah Colby
Wid of Daniel
NH
Act July 4, 1836
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I Joseph Johnson of Enfield in the County
of
Grafton and State of New Hampshill, aged
seventy nine years depose and say that I was
well acquainted with Daniel Colby late of
Enfield County and State aforesaid deceased I
further say that I formerly lived in Hampsted
N. H. and the said Daniel Colby then lived
with his family in place on the Town adjoin
ing within about half mile from whose I
then lived in Hampstead, I further say I
moved from Hampstead to Enfield about fifty
years ago and the said Daniel Colby moved
in a short time after to said Enfield with
his family and lived in said Enfield until
his death, I further say his widow Sarah
Colly now lives within about one mile
from whom I now live. I further say that
I was
knowing to the said David
Calley
being gone into the army I revolut perfectly
will of seeing him when he returned home
from the army, I am a Pensioner under the
act of March 1818.
Joseph Johnson
State of New Hampshire
Grafton ss. Sept 18 1839 Personally appeared Joseph
Johnson and made oath that the above affidavit
by him subscribed is true before me Converse Goodhue Jus. of the
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I hereby certify that the within named Joseph
Johnson is a credible witness
Converse Goodhue Jus of the Peace
State of New Hampshire
Grafton County Set.
I Nathan B. Felton Clerk of the
Court of Common Pleas of the County & State aforesaid
do hereby certify that Convers Goodhue is an acting Justice
of the Peace in & for said County, duly commissioned
qualified; that his commission was dated on
the 20th day of December 1836 and will aspire
on the 20th day
of December 1841 and that
his right & foregoing signatures above written on the
included under my seal of office hereto affixed
are genuine
Given under my hand & the
of said County the 24th day
of September AD. 1839
B Felton Clerk
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I John Wadleigh of Cantebury, in the County of Merrimack of State of New Hampshire, aged Eighty three years this fist day of March next, depose and say, I enlisted for five months in Capt. David Quimby's company [In Col. Wingates Regiment] in the year 1776; I then lived in Hampstead N.H. We marched to Charlestown N.H. from there to a place called Three Mile Point in Vermont below Ticonderoga near Mount Independence. Once at Mount Independence we met the Army from Canada to reinforce. I there met Daniel COlby formerly of Plaistow N.H.  He was in the army that came from Canada. I know him well. He was pock broken having just recovered from small pox. My time of service having expired I returned home to Hampstead and left him in the army. After said Daniel Colby's year expored he returned home to Plaistow a town adjoining Hampstead. After this we frequently worked together, and conversed often about our services in the war. This same Daniel Colby 
 married a Trufsell . I was acquainted with the Trusfell family.I am sure this same Daniel Colby whom I said in the army at Mount Independence married one of the daughters.

I was out in the Army in the Revolutionary War about two years and eight months but having been a number of the Society called Shakers for more than fifty years past have hitherto declined receiving my pension from conscientious scruples. December 26th 1809.
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State of New Hampshire
Merrimack J. December 26th, 1839
Personally appeared the within named John Wadleigh made solemn affirmations that the 
within affidavit by him subscribed is true.
before me Amos Cogswell Justice of the Peace

I hereby certify that the within named John Wadleigh is a credible witness. Dec 26. 1839.
Amos Cogswell Justice of the Peace

State of New Hampshire
Merrimack County sct.
I, Stephen C. Badgen clerk of the Superior Court of
Judication of the county and state aforesaid, do hereby certify
that Amos Cogswell in an acting Justice of the Peace, in and for said County duly commissioned and qualified 
that his commission was dated on the [] final day of May
and that his signature above written are genuine given under my hand and the seal of 
said county this Thirtieth day of January
1840
S.C. Badgen Clerk
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NH Act 1836 - 473
Sarah Colby widow of
Daniel _ 1st Lt
D C Churchil 22 Nov 1839
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Lyner N.H. Sept 26th 1839
Sir
I am requested by the widow Sarah
Colby to forward the accompanying papers for
ever examination and decision
I have the have to be
any Respectfully yours &
D.C. Churchill
Henry
Sir
J L Edwards
Comm of Pensions
Washington
D. C
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---
Lyme N.H. Feb 8. 1840
I have been furnished with the accompanying affidavits which I am requested to
present to the war Department in support
of the Widow Sarah Colbys claim to a
Pension for your examination and decision
I have the honor to be any
Respectfully you in
D. C. Churchill
Hon J L Edwards
Comr of Pension
Washington D C
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House of Reps. Jan. 29. 1841
Sir
I send you herewith the affidavit of 
Sarah COlby a pensioner on the roll 
of New Hampshire, With proof of her
identity, for the purpose of obtaining her transfer to the Vermont agency.
Please send this notice of her
transfer to
Your Obedient Servant,
William Slade

J.L. Edwards Esq
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Feb 10, 1841
Mr [illegible]
Hon. J. L. Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington City
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Pension Agency
Concord Feby 4th 1841
Dear Sir
In reply to your favour of the 30th Jany last 
I have to state that Sarah Colby a pensioner upon the roll of this agency under the Act of 1836 at $40 per annum
has been paid to the 4th of September 1840
Very Respectfully
Your Obedt Servt
Geo. Minot
Hon J.L. Edwards
Commiss. of Pensions
Washington City
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Daniel Colby D 1815.
Sarah
M. 1769. S 87
76 12 Age Tilton
Jonathan Kimball at
served as a waiter in same
company. the claim was
disallowed, of [illegible]
no papers are found on file.
[illegible]
Jno Wadleigh [illegible]
[illegible]
1776
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I Phineas Gage of Enfield Grafton county New
Hampshire age about sixty - eight years depose and
say. that I was well acquainted with Daniel Colby
late of Enfield County and State aforesaid deceased. I further
say that the said Daniel Colby died in the month of November Eighteen Hundred and fifteen, I was at
his house in a short time after his death and assisted
in laying him out. Said Colby lived short of a
half mile where I now live. I further say that 
the said Daniel Colby left a widow Sarah Colby
who is now living and the said Sarah COlby 
has remained a widow ever since the Death of the said Daniel Colby. Phinehas Gage
August 8 1839

State of New Hampshire
Grafton Js. August 30 1839 Personally appear Phinehas Gage and made oath that the above affidavit 
by him sub... is true
before me commands Converse Goodhue Jus. of the peace

I hereby certify that the above name Phinehas
Gage is a credible witness
Converse Goodhue Jus. of the Peace
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Sarah Colby
Wid
of Daniel
N H.
Act July 4 1836
Married 1769
died 1815
Allan $40 per ann
12 mon cap [illegible]
NH Line
Hon D C Churchill
Lyme NH
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Daughters of the American Revolution
VICE REGENT
MRS. ALBERT E. MORTON
IN LONGWOOD, PUIRLO
RETIRING RESENT
MRS. E. THOMAS BOYD
1410 GILPIN STREET, DENVEN
RECORDING SECRETARY
MRS. WALTER REED
1005 PENNSYLVANIA AVE., SCULDEN
CORRESPONDING SECRETARY
MISS BERTHA AVERY
SOP MAPLE AVE., ROCKY FORD
TREASURER
MRS. ROY BUCK
203 EAST SEVENTH ST., LOVELAND
Colerain
HONORARY VICE-PRESIDENT GENERAL
MRS. JOHN CAMPBELL
1401 GILPIN ST., DENVEN
STATE REGENT
MRS. EMILY M. RANDALL
307 NORTH NINTH ST., ROCKY FORD
VICE-PRESIDENT GENERAL
MRS. E. THOMAS BOYD
TIO GILPIN ST., DENVER
Fort Collins, Colorado.
Feb. 28th, 1933.
MRS. GAIN SMITH
LONGMONT
CONSULTING REGISTRAR
MRS. P. J. McHUGH
137 FEMINGTON ST., FORT COLLINS
HISTORIAN
MRS. FELIX AYRES
STERLING
LIBRARIAN
MRS. CHARLES McCORMICK
ANAND JUNCTION
MRS. JOHN F
CHAPLAIN
SILVER
CON. CASCADE AVE., COLORADO SPRINCE
PARLIAMENTARIAN
MRS. CHARLES
JACOBSON
HOTEL OLIN, DENVEN
The Vetrans Administration,
Washington, D.C.
Mr. A. D. Hiller,
Ass't to Administration,
Dear Sir:
Please send me information from your department
concerning the Pension of Daniel Colby (Colley), wife
Sarah Trussel, during the War of the Revolution.
Daniel Colby was from Plainstow, N.H., married there
Sarah Trussel. He died Nov. 15, 1845.
Lived for a time at Canterbury, N. H.
Think he served as a private in 1st Company, Est N. H.
rego, commanded by Col Cilley.
Any information concerning his family, their names,
date of birth etc, as well as military sevice will be
appreciated.
Very truly yours,
Mrs. D. J. M. Hugh
Mrs. P. J. McHugh
137 Remington St.
St. Consulting Registrar, Colo. D. A. R.
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Department of the Interior
Bureau of Pensions 
Washington, D.C., April 8, 1922
The attached letter is respectfully returned with the information that the date furnished is not sufficient to enable this Bureau to make intelligent answer to the queries therein contained. 
Please fill out such of the blank spaces below as the information in your possession will permit and return to this Bureau. 
[crossed out] name of widow, Sarah Trussel Colby
Name of soldier, Daniel Colbey (or Colby) (married at Plaistow N.H, about 1769).
P.O [crossed out] address of claimant, at enlistment & after service Canterbury, N.H.
Company, 1st
Regiment, 1st, New Hampshire 
State when enlisted, Canterbury, N.H.
Date of enlistment [crossed out] birth (not known)
Date of discharge [crossed out] death (after 1781)
If unable to furnish company and regiment give names of commanding officers. 
Col. Cilley
Return attached letter with reply.
Washington Gardner
Commissioner.
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Dowagiac, Mich.
March 8, 1922
The commissioner of Pensions
Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:
Will you please give me any 
information you may have in
your records concerning the 
revolutionary service of Daniel Colby
who probably lived near Concord, N.H., or possible near Augusta, Me. 
I wish this information for the completion of my D.A.R. papers.
Yours respectfully
Anita J. Walker
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RECORD DIVISION
REVOLLUTIONARY WAR
RECORDS SECTION
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Washington, D.C.
5-22 1922
r
In reply to your request of
received
a statement of the military history of Daniel Colby a
soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired
information as contained [crossed out]  in his (or his widow's) application for pension
on file in this Bureau. W. 1895.
DATES OF
ENLISTMENT OR
APPOINTMENT.
Dec. 1777
LENGTH OF
1 yr
SERVICE.
RANK.
Pri
OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED.
CAPTAIN.
Philip Tilton
COLONEL.
Poor
STATE.
N.H
Battles engaged in, none stated
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Plaistow N.H.
Date of application for pension, Aug, 1839. Her cl al
Residence at date of application, enfield Grafton Co NH
Age at date of application, she was 87 yrs old
Remarks: Sol mar Oct. 1, 1769 in Plaistow, N.H. Saml Trussel
he L. Nov. 10, 1815 -
Ch. Molly, Moses, Sarah, Daniel and Watter
Dates of birth not give acct elders child, hith
Respectfully,
8 -- 2856
Commissioner.