Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 15,497, David Woodward, N.H.
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(3-1776)
Service N.H.
Woodward, David
Tabitha
Number W. 15,497

CONTENTS
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1.106.
Concord N Hampshire
Tabitha Woodward widow of David woodward dec? Who died on the 24th July 1826 in Grafton in the state of N.H. who was a private in the company commanded by Captain Freeman of the Regt. commanded by Col. Chase in the N.H line for 7 months and 28 days. 
Increase to $111.45 per anum

Inscribed on the foll of Concord N.H. at the rate of 26 dollars 45 cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March 1831

Certificate of pension issued the 5 day of July 1837 and ? Timothy Kenrick Lebanon N. H. 

Arrears to the 4th of March 1837 $158.70
semi-anl allowance ending 4 Sept "" $13.22
$171.92

Revolutionary Claim, act July 4, 1836 Section the 3

Recorded by D.D. Addison Clerk, Book A. Vol. 1. Page 33.
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{left side} 1885 Jule 16 history to town of Hanover NH

Concord New Hamp
Tabitha Woodward widow of David Woodward, Dec? who died on the 24 July 1826, of Grafton in the State of N. Hamp. who was a private in the company commanded by Captain Freeman of the Regt. commanded by Col. Chase in the N.H. line for 19 months 28 days.
N.H.
Inscribed on the roll of Concord, N.H. at the rate of 66 Dollars 45 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831 inc from $26.45

Certificate of pension issued the 4 day of Sept. 1838 and sent to Tim. Kenrick, Lebanon, N. Hamshire.

Arrears to the 4th of Sept '38 $498.37
Semi-annual allowance ending same day 33.22
$498.37 1/2
Revolutionary Claim, Act July, 4 1836 Section the 3d
Recorded by D.M. Curdy Clerk, Book A Vol. 1 Page 33
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V 1515
Tabitha Woodward
Declaration
New Hampshire
Received March 13

Admitted 7 months 28 days for
$26.44 per annum commencing
4 March 1831.
New Hampshire Milita
Colonel Chase}
Captain Freeman}

Please to direct to
Timothy Kenrick
Lebanon New Hampshire
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Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the three section of the act of congress of the 4th July 1836
State of New Hampshire Grafton. On this 27th day of Jany AD 1837, personally appeared before me David C Chuchill Esquire one of the judges of the Court of Common Pleas within and for the County of Grafton. Tabitha Woodward a resident of Hanover in the County of Grafton and State of New Hampshire aged 86 years who being first duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following declaratoin in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed July 4, 1836 That she is the widow of David Woodward who was a soldier in the War of the Revolution and served in Capt. Charles Nelsons company, Col. Bedels Regiment in the year 1777 or 1778. One year.
Also was a soldier in Capt. Thomas Durkee's Company and went to Ticonderoga at the time Ticonderoga was evacuated and served there for 4 weeks. 
Also served in Capt Edmund Freemans Company, Col Chase Reg. at Saratoga in 1777 two months, also served under Col. Samuel Paine at Stratford NY in the year 1780. Six months. Also served at Newbury in Feby 1781 under Cap. Charles Nelson one month.
He also served as a sargent in Cap. Charles Nelsons company Col. Waits Regiment at Corinth in the summer and fall of 1781 six months

 {in pencel added later? NW 80 head on Paines roll}

The further declairs that she was married to the said David Woodward (then called David Woodward Junr) on the eighteenth day of August in the year Seventeen hundred and Seventy Three. That her husband the afore said David Woodward died on the twenty fourth day of July eighteen hundred and thirty six and that she has remained a widow ever since that period as will more fully appear by refering to the proof hereto  ammased.

Tabitha Woodward {signed with an X "her mark"}

Sworn and subscribed on the day and year above written before me 
David C. Churchill J. C. C. Pleas

I further certify that the above named Tabitha Woodward by reason of old age and other infirmities is unable to attend court

David C Churchill J. C. C. Pleas
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State of New Hampshire
Grafton Co.
I, Nathan B Felton Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for Said County of Grafton hereby certify that David C. Churchill whose name is subscribed to the two within written, is, and was on the 27th day of January current, a judge of said Court of Common Pleas, and that his name so subscried is his genuine signature, being his own proper hand writing

In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said court the 29th day of January AD 1837

NB Felton Clerk 
25 cts
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Copy of the record of birth
of David Woodward 

Sh[ould?] make affidavit
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David Woodward Jr. and Tabitha his wife was married August the 10th 1773
A record of the birth of children born unto them ver. 
Moses Woodward was born March the 8th 1774
Abigail Jewel Woodward was born April 26th 1775
Sarah Woodward was born March the 26th 1777
Hannah Woodward born Feb 24th 1779
Hannah Woodward died Nov 13 1780
Hannah Woodward born March 24 1781
James Jewel Woodward was born August 31st 1788
Dorcus Tabathy Woodward was born July 24th 1790

A true copy from the records in the Town Clerks office Hanover N. H. 
Attest Agrippa Dow Town Clerk Hanover Jan 24 1837
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October 26, 1938.
Mrs. Lynette A. Hastings
35 Viola Street
Lowell, Massachusetts.

BA-J/ILL
David Woodward
W. 15497
Dear Madam: 
The data which follow are found in the papers on file in pension claim, W. 15497, based upon service in the Revolutionary War of David Woodward.
David Woodward, Jr., resided in Hanover, Grafton County, New Hampshire, at the time of the Revolutionary War; the date and
place of his birth, and the name of his mother (names of his parents) are not shown.
While a resident of Hanover, New Hampshire, he enlisted and served in the New Hampshire troops, at different times, shown
as follow: in 1777, three weeks as private in Captain Thomas Durkee's company, at the time of the evacuation of Ticonderoga,
and two months in Captain Edmund Freeman's company, at Saratoga; from sometime after April 1778, one year as private in Captain Charles Nelson's company, Colonel Timothy Bedel's regiment; after June 1780, six months in Captain Samuel Paine's company, at Stratford; in February 1781, one month in Captain Charles Nelson's company, at
Newbury, and later in that year, six months as sergeant in Captain Charles Nelson's company, Colonel B. Wait's regiment. The soldier died July 24, 1826, in Hanover, New Hampshire,
David Woodward, Jr., married August 18, 1773, in Hanover, New Hampshire, Tabitha, whose maiden name is not shown. Tabitha Woodward, the soldier's widow, was allowed pension on account of his service in the Revolutionary War of her application
executed January 27, 1837. She was then a resident of Hanover, New Hampshire, aged eighty-six years; the date and place of her birth
are not given.
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The following data pertaining to the children of David Woodward and his wife, Tabitha, were recorded in the town records of Hanover, New Hampshire:
Moses Woodward Born March 8, 1774
Abigail Jewel "        "      April 26, 1775
Sarah             "        "      March 26, 1777
Hannah          "       "      February 24, 1779, died November 13, 1870
Hannah          "        "     March 24, 1781
James Jewel   "        "     August 31, 1788
Dorcas Tabathy "     "     July 24, 1790

In 1832, Jonathan Woodward
a distant relative of the soldier, David Woodward, made affidavit in behalf of Tabitha Woodward, widow noted above. 
In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, name and address of person paid, and, possibly, the date of death of this
pensioner, you should address The Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, this city, and furnish the following:
Tabitha Woodward, widow of David Woodward,
Certificate #1106
Issued September 4, 1838
Rate $66.45 per annum
Commenced March 4, 1831
Act of July 4, 1836
New Hampshire Agency.

Very truly yours,
A. D. HILLER,
Executive Assistant
to the Administrator.
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I Jonathan Woodward of Hanover NH a Revolutionary pensioner of the United States, do depose and say that I served as a solder in Cap. Charles Nelsons company. Col. Bedels Regt. one year 1778+9. David Woodward then of said Hanover now deceased, was a solider in the same company with me and served the same time. Also he was, as is my full belief, at Ticonderoga about the time that place was evacuated Under captain Thomas Durkee three weeks. and also at Newbury Vermont one month in 1781 
{signed} Jonathan Woodward

Sworn to and subscribed the 24th day of January 1837 before me
Jon. Freeman Justice of the peace

I further certify that the above is deponent is a credible person
Jon. Freeman Justice of the Peace
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State of New Hampshire 
Grafton Co.
I Nathan B. Felton, clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for said County of Grafton, hereby certify that Jonathan Freeman, whose name is subscribed in the eighteen certificaties written, four of them within, on this half sheet, under the affixed writs of Salomon Dow, and Jonathan Woodward, and four of them on the two pieces of paper hereto annexed, and constituting parts of this packet, two under the affidavit of Daniel Hovey, and two under the affidavit of David Tenny, is, and was on the 24th day of January Current, an acting Justice of the Peace for said County, and that his name so subscribed is in each case, his genuine signature being his own proper hand writing. 
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court the 29th day of January AD 1837.
NB Felton Clerk
34 cts
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I David Tenney of Hanover NH a Revolutionary pensioner of the United States  do depose and say that David Woodward late of Hanover deceased was a solider with me at Saratoga two months in the year 1777 in Cap. Edmund Freemans Company Col. Chase Regt. 

{signed}
David O Tenney

O weeks

Sworn two and subscribed this 24 day of January 1837 before me 
Jon. Freeman  2d Justice of the Peace

I further certify that the above deponent is a credible person
Jon. Freeman 2d Justice of the Peace
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I Daniel Hovey of Lyme NH a revolutionary pensioner of the United States do depose and say that I served as a soldier in Capt. Charles Nelsons Company Col. B Waits Regt. at Corinth Vermonth in the year 1781 and that David Woodward then of Hanover now deceased was a soldier in the same Company with me joined in the samy Compay at Lyme, and was there appointed a Sergeant in Said Company and did serve as Sergeant.
{signed}
Daniel Hovey

Sworn to and subscribed this 24 day of January 1837 before me Jon. Freeman Justice of the Peace. I further certify that the above deponent is a credible person
Jon Freeman Justice of the Peace
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I Salmon Dow of Hanover NH a Revolutionary pensioner of the United States do depose and say that I served as a soldier in Cap. Charles Nelsons Company Col. B. Waits Ret. at Corinth Vermonth in the year 1781 six months. and that David Woodward then of Hanover now deceased was a solider in teh same company with me and served in the same time that I did. Said Woodward was also a soldier with me at Newbury Vermonth under saild Nelson one month July 1781 or March
{signed}
Salmon Dow
Sworn to and subscribed this 24 day of Jany 1837 before me Jon Freeman- Justice of the Peace
I further certify that the above deponent is a credible person
Jon Freeman Justice of the Peace
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Tabitha Woodward
David Woodward
Bath 20th June 1837

Tim:
I Red yours of 15th Instant in cause of mail, in answer to which I can state to you that the name of Charles Nelson is on the roll of a Regiment [ran] by my late father Col. Timothy Bedel in the Continental Service for one year commencing the first of April 1778 and ending the first of April 1779. In which Regiment John Wheelock Esquire was Lieutenant Colonel, & was afterwards President of Dartmouth College & Josiah Stow was Major, Thomas Hillbard adjutant, James Lucas paymaster, George Eager Surgeon, Samuel Hale Surgeons Mate and Jacob Bailey Jr. Quartermaster. Ezekiel Ladd, CHarles Nelson, Timothy Barron, Simon Stevens, Solomon Cushman, Joseph Taylor, William Tarlton & Luther Richardson were captains- The under affirms names are on the roll, but as their names were not among to the Captain at the time, I omit them- After the Regiment was organized and mustered- one half or Battallion of the Regiment was ordered to the Southern by Major General Horatio Gates & marched under the command of the Lieutenant Colo John Wheelock into the State of New York. The Captains that marched with said Lieut. Colol John Wheelock were Charles Nelson, Solomon Cushman, Joseph Taylor, and William Tarlton. The rolls of the Companies of these Captains I never had, & of cause cannot give you the game of David Woodward. This Battallion being left in service as I think till about the 20th of June 1779 & discharged at the South- as it has been dispatched at the War Department about Lieutenant Colol Wheelock being in said service. I have provided the certificate on the other side from his son in law to substantiate the fact, the original can be had if wanted- The acuation of this difficulty it was on account, (as it is said) of their being no roll, of this Regiment to be found at the War Department. Whether they have been destroyed by the Confederation, or otherwise I know not. But I do know that I received by pay for my services in said Regiment in what was called Pierces Final Settlement Notes- Signed John O Pierce Paymaster General- The other Battallion which remained on
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this frontier were all paid in the same manner which was worth at the time about 12$ for the years services-- The Captains that were stationed on this Frontier was Ezekiel Ladd, Timothy Barron, Simeon Stevens & Luther Richardson. Their company rolls I have in my {pojufion}- or in other words a list of the [natural] names in each company, made by the adjutant of the Regiment in his own hand writing. To condence and cast a long story shorter- I think the widow will well recollect her husbands marching to the south and if she does let her state in her declaration- & produce two comtemporary survivors who knew the said David Woodward in the service. & I think their is in your vicinity personel that are still living- & thus there can be no doubt of the widow obtaining her pension if he served after they were married- Yours respecfully
Moody Bedel
Timothy Kenrick

NB- I am confident that there isn't roll of the file, staff, and company officers of the Regiment at the Pension office- you will thusfore not want my affidavit-
{signed}
MB
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10

Bath NH}
Jan 20}
Timothy Kenrick Esq —
Lebanon
New. Hampshire
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New York 25 September 1792
Thus certify that Mr. John Wheelock received a commision from Congress in November 1777 appointing him Lieutenant Colonel in the Regiment Commanded by Col. Timothy Bedel. After that Regiment was disbanded in 1778 he continued to serve until the 20 June 1779. Having faithfully and diligently executed all orders given by me, while I continued in the Eastern Department such services being, as I conceive necessary for the Public Servant. I therefore conceive he is entitled to pay and rations as Lieut. Colol. until the 20th of June 1779 
Horatio Gates

Brunswick Maine April 15 1837
I hereby certify, that the foregoing is an accurate copy of a certificate of Horatio Gates found by me among the papers of the late Hon. John Wheelock President of Dartmouth College-

William Allen, President of Bowdoin College
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I Luther Ingalls of Hanover a Revolutionary pensioner of the United States, do depose and say that I was well acquainted with David Woodward late of Hanover deceaced who died some time in the year 1826. I am also well acquainted with Tabitha Woodward late the wife now the widow of said David Woodward and I know that she still remains his widow, unmarried.
Luther Ingall

Sworn and subscribed to the 27th day of January AD1837. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my National seal t Lebanon in the county of Grafton and the State of New Hampshire this 27th day of January 1837.
Timothy Kenrick Notary Public

I hereby certify that the above named Luther Ingalls is a credible Person.
Timothy Kenrick Notary Public
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L. Ingalls
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T. Owen 2
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I Timothy Owen of Hanover of lawful age do depose and say, that I am well acquainted with Tabitha Woodward widow of David Woodward late of said Hanover, and know she has remained a widow ever since the death of her husband said David Woodward, Timothy Owen

Sworn and Subscribed to this 27th day of January AD 1837 in testimony where I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my National Seal at Lebanon in the County of Grafton and State of New Hampshire this 27th day of January 1837 
Timothy Kenrick Notary Public

I certify that the above named Timothy Owen is a credible person.
Timothy Kenrick Notary Public
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Lebanon NH June 27, 1837
JL Edwards Esq Commisioner of Pensions
Sir,
Yours of June 7, 1837 in answer to the application of Tabitha Woodward widow of David Woodward was duly received. 
Among other services she stated that her late husband David Woodward servied one year 1777 or 1778 in Capt. Charles Nelsons Company Colo Bedels Regt. and to prove this, was sent with the declaration the affidavit of Jonathan Woodward who stated that he served the same year in the same company + Regt with him. Of this affidavit no notice was taken. Possibly it may have been overlooked or mislaid. Jonathan Woodward is a distant relation of the deceased and is a credible witness. He is the only person her can find who has any knowledge of this past of said Woodwards services. 
Since receiving your letter I heard that Col. Moody Bedel a son of Colo. Bedel above mentioned was now living at Bath in this state and had in his possession the rolls taken of said Regt. I attempted a letter to him asking information. His answer is benearth sent:
I know of no further testimony to be had and I supposed one credible witness would be sufficient to substantiate the fact that he served the year in Bedels Regt. But if what is sent is not sufficient, you will have to forward to me a certificate of pension for such sum as you think is her due. As she is poor and wants it and ....
I am very Respectfully yours
Timothy Kenrick
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Simon Gillets
Affidavit
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I Simon Gillett of Hartford Vermont a Revolutionary pensioner of the United States do depose and say that in the year 1777 of 1778 I enlisted as a solider in Capt. Charles Nelsons Company Col. Bedels Regiments and servied one year. Nelson's company was principally composed of soldiers from Lyme, Hanover, and vicinity. The company was frequently divided into smaller parts and ? in different places; one part servied with parts of other companies, some of the time in the State of New York. I well remember that David Woodward of Hanover was a solider in the same company at the same time, and although we were not all the time stationed at the same places, I frequently saw him and fully believe her served the year out, and I believe we were all dischared at the same time.
Simon Gillet

Hartford November 1st 1837. ?? County, VT 
This day personally affirmed the above named Simon Gillet and made oath to the forgoing deposition in due
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form of law, before me
Uriel Hosford Justice of Peace
I hereby certify that Simon Gillett
signer of the foregoing deposition is a
man of truth and veracity and sustains a
fair moral character
Thetford 1st November 1837
Uriel Hosford
Justice of Peace
State of Vermont
Orange County Ss. County Clerks Office November 20th 1837
I hereby certify that Urial Hosford is a Justice of
the Peace for said Orange County and as such
is authorized to administer oaths- that his term of
office commenced on the first day of December
AD 1836 and will expire on the 30th day of November
AD 1837. and that I believe the above signature
purporting to be his, is genuine
In Witness whereof I hereunto
place my Official signature and the
Seal of Orange County Court
Attest J.W. Parker Clerk of Orange County Court
And Notary Public for said Orange County
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Copy of Records
of Hanover


Copy of the records of 
Hanover
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At a meeting of the inhabitants of the Town of Hanover
June 30th 1780-

Voted and chose Capt. Thomas Durkee Moderator

# Voted that we will raise five men for the term of 
six months for the defence of the Frontiers in pursuance
of orders from N. Hampshire by Col. Chase for that purpose
voted that each of said men shall be entitled to a bounty
of Forty shillings equal to wheat at 5£ per bushel-and
forty shillings per month in like pay during the time they
shall be held by their enlistment, the bounty and one
months wages to be paid at the expiration of three months
from their enlistment and the other half at the time of
their discharge-and that the town shall be entitled to
such wages as they may draw from New Hampshire
At an adjourned meeting of the inhabitants of Hanover
July 3rd 1780—

Voted to raise 6 men to join Captain Stevens Company
agreeable to a requisition from New Hampshire and that they
be entitled to a Bounty of forty shillings each equal to wheat at
5£ per Bushel and forty shillings like pay per month wages
so long as they shall continue in service. The Town to be entitled to
such wages as they may draw from New Hampshire —
 # Voted that David Eaton, Boza Davis, David Woodward Jr Roswell Fenton, and Zenas Colman be excused from paying
any proportion of the above mentioned Bounty and wages —

A true copy of the record of the Town of Hanover.
Attest Agrippa Dow Town Clerk of Hanover

# I believe from the above that the above named five men were
those who were raised and served at the time 
Agrippa Dow, Town Clerk
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Lebanon January 4. 1838
L. L. Edwards Esquire
Sir
Herewith I send the affidavit
of Simon Gillet on behalf of Tabitha Woodward
a revolutionary Pensioner. widow of David Woodward
Mrs Woodward stated in her application among
other services performed by her husband, that
he served one year 1777 or 1778 under Captain
Charles Nelson Colonel Bidels Regiment as this service
was only proved by the affidavit of Jonathan
Woodward it was not allowed.  Mr Gillet states 
that he served in the same company with
him etc etc this additional evidence will i hope
be satisfactory and that the additional pension
be allowed her.  in your letter of July 3, 1837
you say "should the service claimed in Captain
"Nelsons Company be hereafter established an
"additional allowance will be made her"

I made some days since, in the usual form, a
Power of Attorney etc for the administrator on the
Estate of Ephraim Wood a Revolutionary pensioner
deceased, to obtain  the amount of pension  due
said deceased with it was sent a certificate under
the seal of the Probate Court, that Wood[ward]
was a Revolutionary Pensioner. the day of his death that
he left no widow. and that all the heirs
had relinquished their claims to the pension
to said administrator.  This was sent to the
Pension office at Portsmouth.  Mr. Waldron said
it could not be paid as there was some late
regulations which made differant papers necessary.  Will you plan to send me a copy
of the instructions necessary, in order to enable
the administrator to obtain said amount of 
pension.  
Very Respectfully your most obedient servant
Timothy Kenrick
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WAR DEPARTMENT.
REVOLUTIONARY CLAIM.

I certify that, in conformity with the 3d section of the law
of the United States, of the 4th July, 1836, Tabitha
Woodward of New Hampshire
widow of David Woodward, dec.d
who was a Private in the war of the
Revolution
is entitled to receive Twenty six dollars and
Forty five cents 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 [illegible] day of
July one thousand eight
hundred and thirty=seven

[Seal is illegible]

S. Cooper
Acting Secretary of War

Examined and Countersigned.}

J. L. Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions

[the year 1837 was crossed out]
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Tabitha Woodward
widow of
David
Sir [illegible] Mr Kennick
June 7 1837

Act 4 July 1836
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Lebanon New Hampshire. August 20th 1838
J. L. Edwards Esquire
Sir
Enclosed I send Tabitha Woodwards
Pension Certificate to be increased according to
your letter of August 15, 1838
Very Respectfully Yours etc
Timothy Kenrick
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SUBMIT IN DUPLICATE  1-681  PHONE Branch 476

All inquiries regarding this job should refer to Requisition No. 22144

[added by hand initials CPS]

Requisition for Duplicating, Addressograph, Photostat, and Blue Print Work.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
WASHINGTON

CHIEF, Division of Publications
Room G 137.  March 26, 1938, [the number 192 was crossed out]
Please furnish work specified below.

Bureau ordering PENSIONS Deliver to Room No. 5033
(ALL COPY FOR DUPLICATING WORK SHOULD BE PLAIN AND WRITTEN IN ELITE TYPE, EXACTLY LINE FOR LINE AS IT IS TO APPEAR ON FINISHED JOB.)

Title and description of job photostat copies of 3 pages from the Revolutionary 
War pension claim of David Woodward, widow Tabitha, W, 15497

No. of copies 1 of each Shall form be kept standing? days

For further information see M. M. H. Finch  Room No. 5033  Phone No. 541

Approved:  A D Wilk[illegible] Actg. Chief Clerk of Bureau. 

Margaret M. H. Frisch [best guess] Chief of Branch or [word Division is crossed out]

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15822
3-2233

BUREAU OF PENSIONS
Finance Division
Mar 26 1928
Chief  Reb and 1812 Wars Section  [the word " Division."is crossed out]
I have this day received from 
A. W DeGoosh
cash in the amount
of $ 75/100, requesting
photostat copy as per letter herewith. 
O.J. RANDALL
Chief, Finance Division.
H. C. L. [handwritten]

Photos mailed + Finance Div. Ntfd. Apr. 2-1928  MMHF[notation handwritten in pen]

C.C. Room- [illegible] 26-'28 [handwritten in pencil]

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March 26, 1928

Commissioner of Pensions
Sir:  
I desire photostat copies of three pages from Revolutionary
War pension claim, W. 15497, David Woodward, widow
Tabitha; and two pages from Revolutionary War pension claim,
S. 39581, Simon Gillet. 

Arthur W. DeGroosh c/o U.S. Shipping Board Washington D.C. [added by hand]

recd. payment
75 cents
Antonia W. Ford.
Rev. & 1812 Wars Sec.

[stamp in black ink reads: FINANCE DIVISION BOOK-KEEPER'S DESK MAR 26 1928 BUREAU OF PENSIONS]
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David Woodward- his widow Tabitha in January
1837 of Hanover aged 86 yrs He died July 24 1826
He served 1777 or 8 one year with Captain Charles Nelson in Colonel
Bedel New Hampshire Regiment- was about 3 weeks in Captain Thomas Durkes Company at
Ticonderoga about the time it was evacuated- in Captain Edmund
Freeman Company, Colonel Chase regiment 2 months at Saratoga
He served 6 months in Captain Samual Paine Company at Stratford in
1780 + (and) February 1781 one month at Newbury in Charles Nelson
company Was in summer and fall 1781 at Conuth 6 months as
Sergeant in Colonel Wait Regiment  He married August 18, 1773
Known as David Woodward Jr
Woodward of Hanover in 1781 says a Witness=Children

(May born March 8 1774
Abagail Javel born- April 26 1775
Sarah born March 26 1777
Hannah born February 26 1779
Hannah born November 13 1780
Hannah born March 24 1781
James Jewel August 31 1788
Dorcas Tabethy July 24 1790
Copy of Moody Bedel Letter
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David Woodward Jr.  James J. Woodward 1813 over -01
Born Aug 21 1750 in Mansfield Conn
or Hanover N.H. died July 24 1826
buried in Hanover Center NH. was a 
Revolutionary Soldier called a very brave
man.  Went thru Rev-war with
Washington was "Head Groom"

My object in getting these records is
not concerning any pensions. but to help 
my nephew who is attending College in
Lexington Kentucky.  He is taking up
Journalism and is required to write the
autobiography of his family
David Woodward Jr Grandfathers father
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35 Viola Street
Lowell Mass
July 10th 1938

War Dept
Washington D.C. 

I am trying to find out 
something concerning my Grandfather
James J Woodward who I am told
was born in Hanover N.H. in 1788
and died August 31st 1845 aged 57
year? he is buried in Hopkinton
Ft Jackson Cemetery. I am told
he was Fife Major in the war of
1812. he was married on July 4th 1822
to Miss Polly Kingsbury at Hanover N.H.
if you can give me any information

[postal stamp RECEIVED (illegible) 1938]
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concerning this war record I will
Thank you
Sincerly
Lynette A Hastings

P.S. this Hopkinton Fort Jackson
Cemetery is in N.Y State St
Lawrence Co, near Saranac
Lake - L.A.H.

[WAR DEPT. ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT JUL 12 1938] 
AS
[Circular stamp with the numbers 1-12 circling the outside and hatch marks dividing the numbers stamp text:  RECEIVED JUL 14 1938 Old Records Division. A.G.O.]

8 Received A.G.O.
Enc. ok
AGK.

James Jerrell Woodward
Grandfathers full name
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WAR DEPARTMENT
THE ADJUTANT GENERAL'S OFFICE
WASHINGTON

REPLY ORD-jaw
REFER TO
July 29, 1938.

Respectfully returned to 
Lynette A. Hastings,
35 Viola Street,
Lowell, Massachusetts.

[Stamp with the numbers 1-12 circling the outside and hatch marks dividing the numbers.  stamp text: RECEIVED (illegible) 21 1938 MAIL SUB-DIV. VETS ADN. 40 (illegible)] 

The records show the following services in the War of 1812: 
(illegible) James_Woodward, fifer, Captain Seth Perry's Company of Infantry,
10th Regiment (Prior's) New York Militia. His service commenced August
24, 1812; was discharged February 23, 1813, and was allowed thirteen days
to travel home. The records show that he was paid to include March 8, 
1813. 

James_Woodward, fifer, Captain Peter Fort's Company, also
designated at various times as Captain Josiah Perry's and Lieutenant
John Brown's Company, Prior's Regiment, new York Militia.  His service
commenced September 13, 1814, and ended December 12, 1814. His place 
of residence is shown as Northumberland. 

James_Woodward, fifer, Captain Samuel Hawley's Company, Lieutenant
Colonel Abrahm J. Hardenbergh's Regiment, New York Militia. His
service commenced September 14, 1813, and ended October 9, 1813. 

The records do not show the date or place of birth of any of
the above-named men. 

Possibly additional information may be obtained from the
Veterans Administration, Washington, D.C., which office has custody 
of the United States pension records. 
E. S. Adams
Major General
The adjutant General.
By: Ja(illegible)
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1928 Apr 2 
Photos [?] to Mr. A. W. De Goosh, Mrs WG
1938 Oct 26 1938 Hist. to Mrs. Lynette A. Hastings, Ill

Rev 
WIDOW, &c.

No. 15497
Tabitha Woodward
Widow of
David Woodward
Pri Rev War

Act: July 4th 86
Index: Vol. M , Page 356

(Arrangement of 1870.)
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October 26, 1938.

Mrs. Lynette A. Hastings
35 Viola Street
Lowell, Massachusetts.

BA-J/ILL
David Woodward
W. 15497

Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of David Woodward, Jr., who was born August 21, 1750 and died July 24, 1826, in Hanover, New Hampshire, and the War of 1812 record of his son, James Jewell Woodward, who was born in 1788, in Hanover, New Hampshire, married July 4, 1822, Miss Polly Kingsbury, and died August 31, 1845.

A search of the War of 1812 records has been made and no claim for pension found which was made to the United States based upon service of the James J. Woodward cited by you, nor issuance of a warrant for bounty land on account of his service in that war. Such claims for pension and bounty land are the source of the War of 1812 data furnished by this office. 

The record of David Woodward, the Revolutionary War soldier, is furnished you herewith.

Very truly yours,
A. D. HILLER.
Executive Assistant
to the Administrator.