Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 936, William Hogg, N.H.
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(3-1776)
SERVICE
NUMBER   W. 936
BLWg 13739-160-55
N.H.
Hogg, William
Lydia
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Notification sent Peter Chadwick
Exeter N.H. July 21, 1820
9246 
R 
New Hampshire 
Wm Hogg of Dumbarton in the State of N. Hamp who was a private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Reed of the N.H. line, for the term of 3yr 1777 
Inscribed on the Roll of N. Hampshire the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the  
 7 of April,1818
Certificate of Pension issued the 13 of April, 1819 and Sent to Judge Bell Chester, N.H. Arrears to 4th of Mar 1819 87.43  
Semi-anl, all'ce ending 4 Sept 1819 35.43 
$135.43
[illegible]   244.                     
                  3031

Revolutionary claim, Act 18th March, 1818.} Continued
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1856 March 10. Jno T. Moore 
1856.  March 27. Duplicate sent to J. Moore, Manchester N. H 
1595 New Hampshire Couco 
 Lydia Hogg widow of ● William Hogan 
who served in the Revolutionary war as a Private 
New Hampshire Lin ● 
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 96 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 3rd February 1833. Certificate of Pension issued the 29 day of Aug 15 and sent to John T. Moore Manchester N.H. Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act 3/53 Page 16  Vol.00
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 111.676 crossed out

111.677  act Mar. 3/55 
                      May 2/55

Lydia Hogg wid 
William Hogg , Priv.
Capt. Sullivan 
Ent June 10 1778 
N.H. Cont. line  Rev. War 
[written over]160 acres Jany  4/56, 
N.H. Feby 53
Boynton


No 13739  Jany 9/56  written across above words

J.T.Moore
Manchester N.H.
Vol. H  53.
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Lydia Hogg
Application for Pension






















John T Moore Aty
Manchester NH
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A
 State of New Hampshire County of Hillsborough SS on this Eleventh Day of March AD one thousand Eight hundred and fifty three before me personally appeared Lydia Hogg a resident of Manchester in the State and County aforesaid aged Seventy Eight 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 provisions of the act of Congress approved February Third AD 1853 granting Pensions to Widows of Revolutionary Soldiers who were married subsequent to the year AD 1800 --- 
   That she is the widow of William Hogg now deceased. That she was married to the said William Hogg at Goffstown in the state and county aforesaid about the year AD 1830 [ insert to [illegible] the  16 day of September at Goffstown ] by one Mr Woods an Orthodox minister and that the said William Hogg died at Goffstown N.H.on the 7th day of August AD 1852 and that she is still a  Widow and has remained so since the decince of the said William Hogg.
 She further states that he the said William Hogg received a Pension of Eight Dollars per month for his services [ insert] in said war that the Pension was discontinued at the death of the said Wm Hogg - she also states that she is not aware that [ insert] a public or private record of the marriage exists
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she therefore refers you to the proof hereto annexed her Witness 
Isaac Riddle John T Moore
 Lydia [her X mark] Hogg 
Sworn and subscribed the day and year above written and I certify that the said Lydia Hogg in my belief is the widow of William Hogg deceased and that she is of the age above named. 
Jane Riddle Justice of the Peace 
State of Newhampshire County of Hillsborough SS On this Eleventh day of March AD 1853 personally appeared before me Susan Stevens and John Stevens resident of Manchester NH who being duly sworn according to Law declare, that Lydia Hogg is the widow of William Hogg that we did not see them married but knew them to live together as Man and Wife and that the said William Hogg did at Goffston on the 7th day of August A D 1850 and that the said Lydia Hogg is and has remained a Widow ever since the said Wm Hoggs death and we further swear that we are disinterested persons and that she is the identical person who made the above Declaration ⎬ Susan Stevens John Stevens
Sworn to and subscribed before me the Day and year above written & I certify that Susan and John Stevens are credible witnesses.
Isaac Riddle Justice of the Peace
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STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE -- COUNTY OF HILSBOROUGH, ss. 
I  C.E. Potter Clerk of the Police Court of the City of Manchester in the County and State above mentioned, do hereby certify that Isaac Riddle whose genuine signature appears above, is, and was at the time of signing the same, a Justice of the Peace in and for the County and State aforesaid, duly commissioned and qualified: that his Commission is dated on the third day of December A. D. 1852, and will expire in five years from date; that all his official acts as such are entitled to full faith and credit; and that the aforesaid Police Court is a Court of Record. Given under my hand and seal of office at Manchester this nineteenth day of March A.D. 1853 
C.E.Pollen CLERK. 
[Seal afixe left edge]
Court of Pension will for further information or Evidence & address
John Moore Manchester NH who is agt for the same
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 I William Hogg of Dunbarton in the County Hillsborough & State of New Hampshire Testify and depose that in December 1777 I enlisted into the Army of the United States, in the continental establishment as a private soldier in the company commanded by Capt Norris of Epping in said State in the second New Hampshire Regiment commanded by Col George Reed in the New Hampshire line and continued in the service of the United States three years at which time I received an honorable discharged from the proper office in leading in the State of Connecticut but have lost it. I know not when nor where. 
I further testify that I always since have been and now am a Citizen of and resident in  the United States and that I am in reduced circumstances in life and in need of assistance from my country for support. I further testify that no person has heretofore been allowed me under the laws of the United States.
William Hogg 
I Samuel Bell one of the Judges of the Superior Court of Judicature of the State of New Hampshire as aforesaid do certify that it appears to my satisfaction that the said William Hogg did serve in the revolutionary war against the common enemy for the term of nine months at one time on the continental establishment and that he is in reduced circumstances and stands in need of the assistance of his country for support as stated in the preceding declaration and I now transmit the proceedings and  testimony taken and had before me to the Secretary for the Department of war pursuant to the directions of of the act of Congress April 7th 1878 Samuel Bell assd Jus: Sup Court
[written in left margin] State of New Hampshire April 7 1828  William Hogg made [illegible] of the facts by him stated in this affidavit by him. Subscribed before me Samuel Bell Ass. Jus. Sup Court New Hampshire
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 I John Dickey of Londonderry in the County of Rockingham & State of New Hampshire testify & depose that William Hogg the signer of the within affidavit is poor and in indigent circumstances in very reduced circumstances & stands [inserted words in need] of relief from his common country or elsewhere as he has already had assistance from the Town of Londonderry in the said State of New Hampshire. 
John Dickey  State of New Hampshire April 1828 
John Dickey made oath to the[. ] of the above affidavit by him subscribed before me Samuel Bell Ass J. Sup Court 
I Nathan Plummer of Londonderry in the County of Rockingham & State of New Hampshire testify and depose that I am knowing that Wm Hogg the signer of the within affidavit did serve in the Army of the United States for a long time and suppose that he served all the time that he states in his deposition. 
Nathan Plummer State of New Hampshire April 7. 1828 Nathan Plummer made oath to the truth of the above affidavit by him subscribed Before me Samuel Bell ass Just Sup Court
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111.676  crossed out
       677
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 APPLICATION FOR BOUNTY LAND.
 STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE. County of Hillsborough
 On this Twenty third day of March A. D. one thousand eight hundred and fifty five, personally appeared before me, a Justice of the Peace within and for the County and State aforesaid, Lydia Hogg aged Eighty one years, a resident of Springfield in the State of New Hampshire, who being duly sworn according to law, declares, that she is the Widow of William Hogg who was a Private in the company commanded by Captain Sullivan in the Regiment of Infantry Regulars commanded by Colonel [empty space] in the war with Great Britain declared by the United States called the Revolutionary War that her said Husband the said William Hogg was drafted or enlisted a Londondery on or about the tenth day of June A. D. 1778, for the term of Five years and continued in actual service in said war for the term of Four years and was honorably discharged at Portsmouth on or about the  [empty space]  day of A. D. 1782, as will appear by the muster rolls of said company. That he received a written Discharge which is now on file in the Department at Washington. She further states that she was married to the said William Hogg in Goffstown on the Sixteenth  day of September 1829 by one Mr Wooden Orthodox Minister and  that her name before her marriage was Lydia Tarbox  and that her husband died at Goffstown, N. H. on the Seventh day of August A.D. 1850, and that she is now a widow. 
She further declares that she has never  made application for Bounty Land under the act of September 28th, 1850, and [insert] has never received a Land Warrant [Crossed out words. No.   for.  acres which he has since legally disposed of and cannot now return.] 
That she makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the bounty land to which she may be entitled under the "act of March 3d, 1855, granting bounty land to certain officers and soldiers who had been engaged in the military service of the United States ." She also declares that she has never applied for or received under this or any other act of Congress any Bounty Land Warrant [ crossed out words except the one above mentioned] whatever that she is now receiving a pension of $96. per year under act of February 3d 1853 as will be seen by reference to Pension Roll page 16 to Vol A Newhampshire agency to 1595 of her certificate referrence thereto being had for her said husbands services of her marriage and the death her husband the said William Hogg. 
Lydia Hogg 
We James B Richardson and Sarah A Richardson residents of Springfield in the State of New Hampshire upon our oaths declare that the foregoing declaration was signed and acknowledged by Lydia Hogg in our presence and that we believe from the appearance and statements of the applicant that she is the identical person she represents himself to be. James B Richardson . Sarah A Richardson 
The foregoing declaration and affidavit were sworn to and subscribed before me on the day and year above written: and I certify that I know the affiants to be credible persons: that the claimant is the person she represents herself to be and that I have no interest in this claim. John T. Moore JUSTICE OF THE PEACE. 
 POWER OF ATTORNEY. 
To THE SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR: -- Please deliver the certificate or warrant, to which I am entitled to the tenor of the foregoing declaration and application to J. T. Moore of Manchester, in the State of New Hampshire. Signed in presence of me, ┃
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William - Hogg 
 9.246 
 Sept 1819 

 [faintly written]  $ 13.90



Continue
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STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE. ROCKINGHAM SS. 
On this Eleventh day July, 1820 , personally appeared in open court, at Chester, before John Harvey and Hall Burgin, Esqrs. Justices of the Court of Common Pleas for the said County of Rockingham, being a Court of Record for the said County of Rockingham, having the power of fine and imprisonment, William Hogg aged Sixty years, resident in Londonderry in said county, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth, on his oath declare that he served in the Revolutionary War as follows: -- viz That he enlisted in a Company by Captain Norris in the second Regiment in the New Hampshire line for the term of three years and that he was regularly discharged when the time of his service was completed as will more fully appear by his original declaration made in order to obtain a pension which declaration is dated the 7th day of April 1818 --- That he has received a pension the number of his Certificate is 9246
 And I do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18th day of March, 1818; and that I have not since that time, by gift, sale or in any manner, disposed of my property, or any part thereof, with intent thereby so to diminish it, as to bring myself within the provision of an Act of Congress, entitled "An Act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the Revolutionary War,” passed on the 18th day of March 1818; and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me, any property or securities, contracts or debts, due to me; nor have I any income other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed, and by me subscribed. My occupation is that of a farmer & am not of sufficient ability to pursue it  in consequence of a disorder called the Kings evil or Scrofula. I have in family residing with me my wife aged forty a daughter Mary 10 years of age a son Enoch age six years and a daughter Betsy aged 2 years-- by reason of age Their capacity to contribute to their support is but small.   William Hogg 
 Sworn to and declared at Chester of the Eleventh day of July 1820 John Harvey ,  Hall Bargin Justices of said County 
I, Peter Chadwick  Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for the County of Rockingham do hereby certify that the foregoing and the schedule thereto annexed, are truly copied from the record of the said court; and I do further certify that it is the opinion of the said court that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule, is thirteen dollars and ninety eight cents. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said court, on this Eleventh day of July 1820. 
Peter Chadwick Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for the County of Rockingham.
Seal with N H to left side.
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SCHEDULE
CONTAINING  the whole estate and income of William Hogg ( his necessary clothing and bedding excepted) by him subscribed, 
exhibited to the Court of Common Pleas for the County of Rockingham on the Eleventh day of July  1820, and annexed to his oath, viz. 
Two Piggs --- --- 4.00 
Old case of drawers 2.30 
Shovel & Tongs 1.33 
Crockery wear 1.00 
Pewter knives & forks, .50
Wheels ----1.00. 
 One ax---- 1.00
 One syth ----1.00
 Sneath  ------.50
 Two barrells -----1.00
 Once Hoe------.15
                       __________
                         $ 13.98

 William Hogg
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Lydia Hogg

Application for
 
 Pension


1833 
Rev


John T Moore

Agent

Manchester N H
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State of New Hampshire 
County of Hillsborough SS On this Ninth Day of June AD 1853 personally appeared before the Police Court of the City of Manchester in the State of New Hampshire Lydia Hogg a resident of Manchester in the County of Hillsborough and State aforesaid, aged seventy seven years who being first duly sworn according to law doth on her Oath make  the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the provisions of the act of Congress passed on the Third of February 1853 granting Pensions to "Widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War " That she is the widow of William Hogg who was a Private in said war. That he enlisted and entered the service on or about the [space]   day of [space] AD 17   That he left the service on or about the [space]  day of AD 17. That he served while in said War under Col [space]  Capt [space] & that he entered the service at [space]  She further declares that she was lawfully married to the said William Hogg on the Sixteenth day of September AD 1830 at Gofftown by the Revt Henry Wood and is not aware public or private Record of the said  marriage exists that her said name before said marriage was Lydia Tarbox  & that her said Husband died on the Seventh day of August AD 1850 & that she was not married to him prior to the second day of January AD 1800 but at the time above stated.- she further states  her Husband the
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said William Hogg received a Pension of Eight dollars per month for his services in said War was pensioned under the act of Congress AD 1818 that his pension commenced on the 7th [ crossed out March] April AD 1818 that he received his pay or pension at Concord NH at as will more fully appear by referance to the evidence filed in his application and to the proof hereto annexed. 
 her  X. mark
 Lydia Hogg  
[illegible] C.E.Potter Hillsborough ss City of Manchester June 9, 1853 
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written - before  - C.E. Potter Justice of the Police Court of the City of Manchester State of New hampshire County of Hillsborough ss On this Eighteenth day of June AD 1883. before me a Justice of the Peace in & for the County and state aforesaid, personally appeared William Montgomery and Abigail Montgomery residents of the State of New hampshire who being duly sworn according to law declare that we were well acquainted with
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(8 months ago)
William Hogg, & Lydia Hogg his Wife we having lived in their immediate neighborhood for the space of Five years & that we knew them before their marriage and her name the said Lydia Hogg was Lydia Turbox and we further state we did not see them married but knew them to live together as man and wife & never heard the legality of their marriage questioned or disputed-- and we know and have no hesitation in saying that Lydia Hogg the aforesaid applicant is the widow of the said William Hogg who died the 7th of August AD 1850- and who received a pension during his life for his services in the Revolutionary War and we further declare that he said Lydia Hogg is and has remained a widow ever since the death of her Husband the said William Hogg.
Witness Joseph M. Rowell  John T Moore William Montgomery This X mark
Abigail Montgomery  This X mark
State of New Hampshire County of Hillsborough SS On this eighteenth day of June A.D. 1853 personally appeared Abigail Montgomery & William Montgomery and made oath to the foregoing Affidavit by them subscribed and I hereby certify that Abigail Montgomery & Wm. Montgomery are credible and disinterested witnesses Joseph M. Rowell Justice of the peace
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Rev.
                   
Widow, &c.

File No. 936

Lydia Hogg
Widow

William Hogg
Pri. Rev. War


Act: Feb 3. 1853

Index : ---Vol. H     Page 340


[Arrangement of 1870.]
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13.739

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[illegible]
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Wm. Hogg
Private
Recd N. Hamp. Regt
Decr. 1777. 3yrs

April 7, 1818
Admitted
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Pa:  Pr: of M:  7"  Aug: 50 rate,

Boynton"
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[ illegible} 53   N.H.

Boynton
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1 - Pension Office 25"Aug: 1853 
Sir,
Be please to inform me to what time the within named pensioner was par, or the date of his death. 
[illegible]
[illegible]
F Cole
farther Conn?

William Hogg, act 1818, $8. p.m--- Died 7th Augt 1850. paid to his death. 
F. Bush Auditor. 
 Francis Burt Esqr, 
1 Auditor, Treasury
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March 23 1853
Appl of Lydia Hogg widow of William Hogg 
N. H. - Hillsborough, 
Act 3d Feby. 3 1853 $96 per an - Con- Feb 3 1853
Revy
John T. Moore Manchester NH

Written on the right edge
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, Pension Office, Official Business
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 Manchester N.H. March 21st /56
Dear Sir 
I send enclosed the application proof in case of Nobly Flint & Lydia Hogg which I trust you will find sufficient to issue the Duplicates immediately. The other case Mrs Carmon I have not seen will do so soon. 
Most Respec Yours J  T Moore 
Hon Court Pensions
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STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE -- COUNTY OF HILLSBOROUGH, SS. , 
I, C.E.Potter Clerk of the Police Court of the City of Manchester in the County and State above mentioned, do hereby certify that Joseph M Rowell whose genuine signature appears above, is, and was at the time of signing the same, a Justice of the Peace in and for the County and State aforesaid, duly commissioned and qualified: that his Commission is dated on the first day of November A.D. 1850, and will expire in five years from date; that all his official acts as such are entitled to full faith and credit; and that the aforesaid Police Court is a Court of Record. 
Given under my hand and seal of office at Manchester this twentieth day of June A. D. 1853.
C.E.Potter  Clerk

Seal left side of document
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STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE -- COUNTY OF HILLSBOROUGH, SS. 
I C.E. Potter Clerk of the Police Court of the City of Manchester in the County and State above mentioned, do hereby certify that John  T Moore whose genuine signature appears above, is, and was at the time of signing the same, a Justice of the Peace in and for the County and State aforesaid, duly commissioned and qualified: that his Commission is dated on the 27th day of October A. D. 1853, and will expire in five years from date; that all his official acts as such are entitled to full faith and credit; and that the aforesaid Police Court is a Court of Record. 
Given under my hand and seal of office at Manchester this 30 day of April A. D. 1855 C.E.Potter CLERK

Seal on left side of document
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STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE -- County of Hillsborough, ss. 
I, Isaac W. Smith Clerk of the Police Court of the City of Manchester in the County and State above mentioned, do hereby certify that John T Moore whose genuine signature appears above, is, and was at the time of signing the same, a Justice of the Peace in and for the County and State aforesaid, duly commissioned and qualified: that his Commission is dated on the 27th day of October A. D. 1853, and will expire in five years from date; that all his official acts as such are entitled to full faith and credit; and that the aforesaid Police Court is a Court of Record. 
Given under my hand and seal of office at Manchester this 20th day of March A. D. 1856. Isaac W. Smith, CLERK

Seal on left side of document.
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To houm it may concern
 I hereby certify that I have examined the Town Records of Goffstown for the purpose of finding the marriage of Wm. Hogg & Lydia Tarbox the present widow of said William Hogg and can find no record of the marriage 
March 19th 1853 Ephrm B. Wells Town Clerk of Goffstown
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No 9246. Copy of William Hogg, Certificate 

War Department Revolutionary Claim 

I certify that in conformity with the land of the United States of the 18th March  William Hogg late a private in the army of the Revolution is inscribed on the Pension List Rolls of the New Hampshire agency at the rate of Eight Dollars per month to commence on the 7th of April one Thousand Eight hundred and Eighteen.
Given at the War office of the United States this 13th Day of April one thousand Eight hundred and nineteen.
L. S 
J. C Calhoun 
Secretary of War
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Brief in the case of Lydia Hogg, widow of Wm. Hillsborough County and State of New Hampshire  act 3d Feby: 1853  
Claim ("original," [ line thru or "for increase"]) Proof exhibited, (if original.)
 It is documentary, [ x under this word traditionary], or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
 Husband was a pensioner, under the act of 
18" March 1818 + & cont 
Parole proof of marriage 
(If for increase.)  Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what? 
Jno T. Moore, Esqr Manchester, N.H.
Name and residence of Agent 

S.C.Boyton 
Examining Clerk
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Brief in the case of Lydia Hogg, widow of William  County and State of New Hampshire.
To Sect.    act 3d February 1853 

Claim, ("original," or "for increase.")
 Proof exhibited, (if original.) 

Is it documentary, traditionary, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance. 

Duplicate Certificate 
Original proved to have been burnt 

(If for increase.) 
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?

 Name and residence of Agent. 
Jno J. Moore Esq  Manchester N H 
R McRae Examining Clerk
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Hon L P Waldo
Washington DC

[illegible lettering written sideways and over]
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Manchester NH June 27/53 
Hon L P Waldo
 I herewith renew the application of Lydia Hagg of Manchester for [crossout]  Pension according to the instructions you sent me should the proof of her identity set forth in this be insufficient I would refer you to her first application - and should that fail to satisfy you please inform me & I will supply the deficiency of the Pension certificate of Wm Hogg it is not known whether it is in existance or not.
Very Respectfully Yours
Abt Sot John T Moore 
LP Waldo
Court of Pensions
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Lydia Hogg

Widow of William

Revolutionary

Duplicate to


Jon T. Moore
Manchester
N.H.
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Application for a new certificate of Pension State of New hampshire, County of Hillsborough on this the 17th day of March 1856 before me the subscriber a Justice of the Peace for the County of Hillsborough personally appeared Lydia Hogg who on her oath declares that she is the Widow of William Hogg who was a private in the Revolutionary War, in the service of the United States , that her name was placed on the Pension Roll of the State of Newhampshire, that she received a Certificate from the Department that fact under the signature & Seal of the [inserted] Secretary of the Interior. R Mc Clelland which certificate on the 5th day of February 1856 at Manchester aforesaid was burnt or destroyed during the burning of Pattens Building" so called situated in said Manchester. That she makes this Declaration for the purpose of obtaining a Duplicate or new certificate of Pension in place of the one destroyed
 Lydia [her X mark inserted]Hogg     
Seal placed on right side
 Sworn and subscribed before me the day and year before written & I certify that I know the said Lydia Hogg to be the person she represents herself to be & that she is a person of truth & veracity Before me 
John T Moore Justice of the Peace
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State of Newhampshire County of Hillsborough on this the 18th day of March 1856 before me personally came John K Richardson and Zachariah Richardson residents [Manchester crossed out] Sutton in the State and County aforesaid who being duly sworn according to law severally depose and say; That we well know Lydia Hogg Sutton N.J. who is a Revolutionary Pensioner of the United States and the Widow of William Hogg who was a Private in the "Revolutionary War" That said Lydia Hogg was pensioned under the act February 3rd[inserted]1853 at the rate of Ninety six Dollars  per annum. That we well know the said Lydia Hogg be her the same person described in the annexed affidavit and no other. That said Lydia Hogg now lives in Sutton, that  she has not intermarried but is now the widow of the above named William Hogg, and we further swear that we are not interested.
John K. Richardson 
Zechariah Richardson 
Sworn & Subscribed to before me the day and year before written & I certify that I know the affiant to be credible persons & are not interested.
 Before me John T Moore Justice of the Peace
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State of Newhampshire County of Hillsborough 
On this 21st day of April AD 1855 before me JT Moore a Justice of the Peace in & for the State and County aforesaid personally came John Stevens and Susan M Steven residents of Manchester in the County of Hillsborough who being duly sworn according to law doth on their oaths make the following declaration to wit:- That we are personally acquainted with Lydia Hogg who is the widow of William Hogg - that the said Lydia Hogg since the death of the said William Hogg has resided in our family-- that we were not present at the Marriage of the said William and Lydia Hogg but for a long time prior to the death of him the said William Hogg we knew them as Man and Wife -  and that we never knew or heard of the legality of their said marriage questioned and that the said William Hogg died at Goffstown in the State and County aforesaid on the Seventh day of August AD one thousand Eight hundred and fifty. That we were not present at his death but know [the crossed out] such to be true. That his widow the said Lydia Hogg
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has resided in our family for the space of the years since the decease of the said William Hogg also have undoubted evidence of his death 
And we further declare that the said Lydia Hogg is still a widow, and that we are not interested in her claim for Bounty Land 
John Stevens  Susan M Stevens Hillsborough SS Manchester N.H. April 21st 1855 On the day and year above written personally appeared --- the above named John Stevens and Susan M Stevens and subscribed and made oath that the foregoing affidavit is true, and I certify that I know the affiants to be credible & respectable persons and their statements may be relied upon 
Before me JT Moore Justice of the Peace