Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 21808, for Charles Miner, Connecticut
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(3 - 1776)
SERVICE
Conn

Miner, Charles
Rachel

NUMBER
W. 21808
B. L. Wt. 19906-160-55

CONTENTS
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let to U Dean May 11th 1843.

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2664,
New Hampshire

Charles Miner
of Lempster in the State of NH
who was a Private in the company commanded
by Captain ___ of the regt commanded
by Col Starr in the A
line for 15 mos

Inscribed on the Roll of NH
at the rate of 60 Dollars --- Cents per annum,
to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.

Certificate of Pension issued the 3rd day of Dec'r
1832 and Sent Hon H
Hubbard present

Arrears to 4th of Sep 1832  $90 ---
Semi=anl. allowance ending 4 Mar 33  30 ---
$120 ---

70275
{ Revolutionary Claim, }
{ Act June 7, 1832. }

Recorded by J F Mc Blair Clerk.
Book D, Vol. 1st Page 170,
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Reg 3 Mar 55-162348

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1.766
New Hampshire

Rachel Miner
widow of Charles
who served in the Revolutionary
war, as a Private

Inscribed on the Roll at the rate
of 60 Dollars ---
Cents per annum, to commence
on the [crossed out: 4th day of March, 1848.]
1 of July 1848

Certificate of Pension issued
the 25 day of Jany, 1853
and sent to
F. Vose Esq.
Walpole N.H.
Increased from 150 [50]

Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act
February 2, 1848, Page 92 Vol. 1
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Vol M [illegible], page 38.

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Act Mch 2/55
162,348 June 8

Rachel Miner Widow of
Charles Miner private

[section crossed out, the following also written across the section]
No 19906 [illegible] Apl 16/[illegible]

A: Contl. line.
NH Rev. War.

Ad:160 Ac. Apl. 11th/56,
NML [MNL] Royton,

Frederick Vose
Walpole N.H.
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5865
Charles Miner

Private
15 Months Service

[illegible]
on Roll 5 mo 4 dy 80

$60 ---

Hon H Hubbard
HB [HR]
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5865

BRIEF in the case of Charles Miner
of Lempster in the State of New Hampshire
(Act 7 June, 1832.)

1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? in open Court
2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?
3. How old is he?
4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed.

Period. | Duration of Service. | Rank. | Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served.
In 1780 May | 6 Months | Private | Col: Star's Regt. C. Line
" 1781 Nov | 3 Months | " | Capt. Hungerford's Co, Col not recollected
1782. Spring | 6 Months | " | Col. Huntington (Brother of Genl H) Con't State Troops
 | 15 Months | |

5. In what battles was he engaged? None Mentioned
6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Lyme Connecticut
7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditionary evidence,
by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? Traditionary
8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? Has not produced
the Certificate of a Clergyman, nor assigned a reason for not doing so.
Jonathan Huntley, Polly Miner, & Ezra Miner who have testified to the claimants
service from traditionary evidence are not Certified by the Magistrate to be
credible witnesses --

I certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case
above mentioned.

B L Brall Examining Clerk.
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5865.
Charles Miner.
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DECLARATION.
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress, passed June 7, 1832.

State of New-Hampshire, } ss.
County of Sullivan. }

On this Sixth day of August 1832, personally appeared in open Court,
before the Judge of the Court of Probate, now sitting, Charles Miner a resident of
Lempster in the County of Sullivan and State of N. H. aged 69 years, who
being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit
of the Act of Congress, passed June 7, 1832.
That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers and served as herein stated

In May 1780 as declarant thinks he enlisted as a substitute
for one John Condol in Capt R Sill's company Colonel Star's
regiment, General Huntington's Brigades in the continental
line for the sum of six months, & was immediately
ordered to head quarters at Verplank's [Verplanck] Point in New York
was then marched with the Army into the Jerseys, &
was with the main Army during the summer, &
accompanied the Army from place to place until the
winter, & during that summer was present at the
execution of Major Andre at Orangetown in the Jerseys --
On the approach of winter he accompanied the Army to
the Highlands, on the North River, in December 1780,
where he was discharged by General Washington - which
discharge the declarant lost many years since ---
That in November 1781 he enlisted as a substitute
for Daniel Clark in Capt. Zachanan Hungerford's company
but the name of the Colonel, declarant does not recollect,
in the Connecticut State troops for the sum of
three months, & was stationed at Fort Turnbull
doing garrison duty, where he remained the said
term & was discharged verbally by Capt Hungerford --
The declarant further states that in the spring of the
year 1782, in April, he thinks, he enlisted as a volunteer
in Capt Sill's company, Colonel Huntingtons regiment,
(said Huntington being the brother of General Huntington
above mentioned), General Huntingtons Brigade
Continental line, for the term of six months.
He was ordered to head quarters at the Highlands,
& there joined the Army, & was with the Army
during the campaign in the Jerseys, & followed
or accompanied the Army from place to place, as
he was ordered. At the close of the campaign
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& there joined the Army, & was with the Army
during the campaign in the Jerseys, & followed
or accompanied the Army from place to place, as
he was ordered. At the close of the campaign
he returned to West Point, at which place he
was discharged, by General Washington, which
discharge declarant lost many years since
That he has no documentary evidence of his services
save the deposition of Jonathan Huntley accompanying
this declaration, & knows of no other
person whose evidence he can procure to testify
to his services -- That he was born in Lyme in
Connecticut, in 1763, & has no record of his age --
& lived in Lyme aforesaid at the time he joined
the service -- That he recollects not other officers,
save Colonels Parsons, Sill, & Swift who were in
command during the 2'd campaign in the Jerseys
That he is well known to Richard Chapman
& Toney Maxon who can testify as to his character
for veracity & to their belief in his services as
a soldier of the revolution.

He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present, and declares that his
name is not on the Pension Roll of the Agency of any State,

Sworn to and subscribed, the day & year aforesaid
[signed] Charles Miner
[signed] Frederick A. Sumner Judge of Probate

We, Rich'd Chapman residing in Lempster and Toney Maxon
residing in Lempster hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with
Ch's Miner, who has subscribed and sworn to the above obligation; that we believe him to be 69
years of age; that he is reputed and believed, in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the
Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.

Sworn and subscribed the day & year aforesaid
[signed] Richard Chapman
[signed] Toney Maxon
[signed] Frederick A. Sumner Judge Probate

And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the
interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier, and
served as he states. And the Court certifies, that it appears to them that Rich'd Chapman
who has signed the preceding certificate, is a resident in  Lempster and that
Toney Maxon, who has also signed the same is a resident in Lempster aforesaid
and are credible persons, and that their statement is entitled to credit.

I, Fred A Sumner Judge of the Court of Probate do
hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original
proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of Charles Miner
for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal
of office, this sixth day of Aug. 1832
[signed] Frederick A. Sumner Judge of Probate
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8870.
Rachel Miner
Declaration -
Lempster - N.H

NH
Act 7. July 38

m 84 d 40
On Roll. 80. 5 m 4 dy
Compt. 82. 7 - 1 dy

Com'd
12 mo 5 dy pri
[total] $40.55

[illegible 70775]

Uriel Dean
Claremont
N.H.
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DECLARATION.
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress, ---  passed July 7, 1838.

STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE, } S. S.
County of Sullivan, }

On this twenty second day of March, 1843, personally appeared in open
Court, before the Judge of the Court of Probate, now sitting, Rachel Miner
a resident of Lempster in the County of Sullivan and State of N. H. aged
77 years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the
benefit of the provision made by the Act of Congress, passed July 7, 1838, entitled, "An act granting half pay and pensions to
certain Widows;" That she is the widow of Charles Miner late of Lempster who was a

Soldier in the army of the Revolution, and a pensioner
at the time of his death, on the New Hampshire agency
at the rate of sixty dollars per annum ---
She further declares that there are two persons
now living by whom she can prove her marrige [marriage] -
and also a record of the Same is on the Town Books in
Lempster -

She further declares that she was married to the said Charles Miner on the sixth
day of March A. D. 1784 that her husband the aforesaid Charles Miner
died on the twenty fourth day of May A. D. 1840 that she was not married to him
prior to his leaving the service, but the marriage took place previous to the first of January, A. D. 1791, viz. at the time
above stated. that she still remains his widow -

Sworn to and subscribed, the 22 day of March 1843 --
[signed] Rachel Miner
[signed] John L Putnam Judge of Probate

I, Uriel Dean Register of the Court of Probate
do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original Declaration [illegible]
proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of Rachel Miner of
Lempster in said county for a pension.
[office seal] In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal
of office, this 22'd day of March
AD 1843.
[signed] Uriel Dean Register of Probate
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162,348

Warrant to be addressed to
Frederick Vose,
Walpole, N.H.
Page 13

State of New Hampshire } SS.
County of Cheshire }

On this fifth day of June AD.
one thousand eight hundred and fifty five, personally
appeared before me, a justice of the peace within and for the
County and State aforesaid, Rachel Miner, aged eighty
nine years, a resident of Walpole in the County & State
aforesaid, who being duly sworn according to law, declares
that she is the widow of Charles Miner, deceased, who was
a private in the company commanded by Captain Sills in
the regiment commanded by Colonel Starrs, in General
Huntington's Brigade, for the term of six months, in the year
1780; and also in the company commanded by Captain
Ezra Selden, in the second regiment commanded by
Colonal Lill in General Huntington's Brigade, in the
Revolutionary War with Great Britain, commenced in 1775;
that her said husband, for the last named service,
enlisted at Lyme in the State of Connecticut in the spring
of 1782, for the term of six months, and continued in
actual service in said war for the term of six months
and was honorably discharged on the fifth day of
December, AD. 1782.
She further declares that she was married to the said
Charles Miner in Lyme in the State of Connecticut
on the sixth day of March, AD. 1784, by one Jason
Lee an ordained Minister in said Lyme, and that her
name before her said marriage was Rachel Ames;
that her said husband died at Lempster in the State of
New Hampshire on the twenty fourth day of May AD. 1840, and that
she is now a widow.
She further states that, on account of the services of her
said husband in said war, she is now a Pensioner of
the United States, on the Pension Roll of the New Hampshire
Agency of Concord, holding a certificate which is
recorded in the Pension Office on the Roll of Pensioners
under the act of February 2'd 1848, Page 92, Vol. 1. and
that for more full & particular information in regard
to her said husbands military service, their marriage
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and his death, she here refers to the evidence now on
file in the Pension Office on which her said Pension
was granted.
She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining
the bounty land to which she may be entitled under
the "act approved March 3, 1855."
[signed] Rachel Miner

We Ezra Miner and Mary Miner, residents
of Walpole in the County of Cheshire, in the State of New
Hampshire, upon our oaths declare that the foregoing
declaration was signed and acknowledged by Rachel Miner
in our presence; and that we believe, from the appearance
and statements of the applicant, that she is the identical
person she represents herself to be.
And we further declare that the said Rachel Miner
has not, since the decease of her said husband, again
intermarried, but that she still remains his widow.
[signed] Ezra Miner
[signed] Mary Miner

The foregoing declaration and affidavit were sworn to &
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.
[signed] Frederick Vose, Justice of the Peace.

State of New Hampshire, County of Cheshire ss. I Leonard Bisco, Clerk of the
Court of Common Pleas, of said State, for said County, do hereby certify that Frederick
Vose before whom the foregoing declaration and affidavit were made is a Justice of
of the Peace within and for said County duly authorized by the laws of this
State to take depositions and administer oaths and that his signature thereto
is genuine.
[office seal] In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed
the seal of said Court this fifth day of June A.D. 1855.
[signed] Leonard Bisco, Clerk.
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The Marriage of Charles Miner with
Rachel Ames was March fourth one thousand
seven hundred and eighty four.

State of New Hampshire }
Sullivan County. ss }
Town Clerks Office
Lempster April 3'd AD 1843

I hereby certify that the above is a true copy
of the record with the exception of the date
which is expressed on the record in fair legible
figuers [figures] as follows "March 4. 1784"
[signed] David Thornton Town Clerk

I David Thornton 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
record of said Town with the exception
above named as certified by me.
[signed] David Thornton Town Clerk

State of New Hampshire }
Sullivan ss }

April 3'd 1843. Personally appeared
before me Alvah Smith Esquire
one of the Justices of the Peace
in and for the County aforesaid David Thornton Esquire
who I hereby certify is a credible witness
made solemn oath that the above affidavit
by him subscribed is true
[signed] Alvah Smith Justice of the Peace
Page 16

State of New Hampshire }
Sullivan SS. }

I Uriel Dean Register of
the Court of Probate in and for the County
and State aforesaid do hereby certify that
Alvah Smith is an acting Justice of the Peace in
and for said County, duly commissioned and
qualified, that his commission was dated on
the 17th day of January AD 1842 and will expire
on the 16th day of January AD 1847 and that his
signature within written is genuine.
[office seal] Given under my hand and the
Seal of said Court this twenty second
day of May AD 1843.
[signed] Uriel Dean Register.
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WIDOW, &c.

File No. 21.808
Rachel Miner
Wid of
Charles Miner
Priv Rev. war

Act: Feb. 2'd /48
Index:---Vol. M, Page 52

[Arrangement of 1870.]
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3790
New Hampshire Concord

Rachel Miner
widow of Charles
who was a private
in the Revolution
[illegible: Judd from] $40.55

Inscribed on the Roll at the rate
of 50 Dollars 00
Cents per annum, to commence
on the 4th day of March, 1843.

Certificate of Pension issued
the 11th day of Aug 1857
and sent to
L. D. Stevens
Concord N.H.

[Acts of March 3, 1843 & June
17, 1844.]

Recorded in Book A,
Vol. 2, Page 18

A. 1. 19
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7968
New Hampshire Concord

Rachel Miner.
widow of Charles Miner
who died on the 24 May 1840
of Sullivan Co in the State of N. H.
who was a private in the --- commanded
by Captain --- of the Regt commanded
by Col Starr in the N. H.
line for 15 months

Inscribed on the Roll of Concord
at the rate of 50 Dollars 00 Cents
per annum, to commence on the 24th day of
May 1840.

Certificate of Pension issued the 11th day of
August 1857 and sent to
L. D. Stevens

Arrears to the 4th of Concord N.H.
Semi-annual allowance ending
[illegible Jiedfrom] $40.55

{ Revolutionary Claim, }
{ Act July 7, 1838. }

Recorded by A R Weightman Clerk,
Book D, Vol. 1, Page 35
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19.906

[illegible 16c Amy]
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Charles Miner --

For
H. Hubbard
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[illegible]; ACH2; Feb; 48, N.H.
BOUW
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Rachel Miner
widow of Charles
Increase NH
WRes 1 July 1848
$60
per annum from
1 July 1848
deducting for [illegible mer] payment
at $50 per annum

Cert to
Frederick Vose Esq
Walpole NH
Page 24

Rachel Miner,
Inc'd to $50 per annum.
dedg former payts
at $40.55 per ann
Coing 24 May 1840
Acts 38
43144
48

Concord

L. Stevens
Concord NH
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[stamp] FREE
[postmark] WALPOLE N.H. JUN 6

Hon. L. P. Waldo,
Comm. of Pensions,
Washington City,
D.C.

162348
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V 8870
Rachel Miner
N.H

let to Uriel Dean July 27 43 ---

Act 7 July 1838
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New Hampshire 7968

Rachel Minor
widow of Charles Minor
who was a pensioner under the Act of 7 June 1832
and who died on the 24th May 1840
of Sullivan Co in the State of New Hampshire
who was a Private in the ---
commanded by Captain --- of the
Regiment commanded by Col Starr in
the A line for 15 months

Inscribed on the Roll of Concord NH
at the rate of Forty Dollars Fifty five
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of
March, 1836.

Certificate of Pension issued the thirteenth day of
December 1843 and Sent to Uriel Dean
Claremont N. Hampshire

Whole amount due . . . . $202.75

[Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by Geo C Ames - Clerk,
Book D Vol. 1 Page 35
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New Hampshire 3790

Rachael Miner
widow of Charles Minor [Miner]
who was a Private
in the A line
for 15 months

Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of
Forty - Dollars fifty five
Cents per annum, to commence on
the 4th day of March, 1843.

Certificate of Pension issued the
13th day of December 1843
and sent to Uriel Dean
Claremont
New Hampshire

[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book A
Vol. 1 Page 19
Page 29

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New Hampshire Concord
Rachel Minor [Miner]
widow of Charles Minor [Miner]
who served in the Revolutionary
war, as a private

Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of
40 Dollars 55
Cents per annum, to commence on
the 4th day of March, 1848.

Certificate of Pension issued the
4. day of Sept. 1848
and sent to Uriel Dean
Claremont NH

Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act
February 2, 1848, Page 92 Vol. 1.

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Let to L. D. Stevens Augt 2. 1837
 " " " " ". "
Reported
Page 30

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New Hampshire Concord

Rachel Miner
widow of Charles
who served in the Revolutionary
war, as a private
Inc'd from $40.55

Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of
50 Dollars 00
Cents per annum, to commence on
the 4th day of March, 1848.

Certificate of Pension issued the
11th day of Aug't 1857
and sent to L. D. Stevens Esq
Concord N.H.

Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act
February 2, 1848, Page 92, Vol. 1

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Let to L. D. Stevens 14 Aug't 57
Page 31

Treasury Department
Third Auditors Office
August 13th 1851.

Sir,

I herewith return to
your office three pension
certificates issued in the case of
"Rachel Miner" which were
received from you issued late
of yesterday, & which doubtless
were sent here by mistake.
The "certificate issued to the heirs
of Beulah Gould" stated to be
enclosed in that letter was not
received.

Very respectfully
Your obdt servant
[signed] Jn'o. S. Gallaher
Aud ---

James E Heath, Esq.
Commissioner of Pensions.
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Concord N.H. Aug 5 1857

Sir,

Your favor of the 2'd inst in relation to
the increase of the pension of Rachel Minor [Miner]
widow of Charles Minor [Miner].
I am so strongly of opinion that there
is a mistake in your descision [decision] that
I have ventured to ask that you
will consider the case further.
Charles Minor's name is on the Roll
of the Agency at the rate of $60 per
annum - he was placed on the Pension
List Dec. 3 1832 he was a private & served in
the Con Militia. It appears that he was
paid at the above rate until 1840
when he died. He is inscribed on the Roll
of pensioners under the Act of June 7 1832.
From other sources I have the best information
that the above Statements are correct.
Very Respectfully
Your Obt Servt
[signed] L. D. Stevens

Hon J. E. Heath
Com'r of Pensions
Washington
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Walpole, N.H. Sept. 11. 1852

Sir,

I enclose the Pension Certificate of
Rachel Miner, together with her declaration
for an increase of her pension.
The amount of her pension has been once
increased, but by some error as we suppose,
it was not raised to the amount received
by her late husband.
Your Ob't Sv't
[signed] Frederick Vose.

Hon. J. E. Heath,
Comm'r of Pensions.
Page 34

Rachel Miner
Payment to be made at
Concord by
Israel W. Kelly
Agent for paying Pensioners, in the
Agency of
New Hampshire
Payable on the 4th September and 4th
March

Recorded in the Pension Office on the
Roll of Pensioners under act February
2d, 1848, Page 92. Vol. 1.
[signed] H. R. Weightman Clerk.
Page 35

25.00

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR.
WIDOW'S PENSION.

I certify that in conformity with the act of February 2d, 1848,
Rachel Miner
widow of Charles Miner
who was a Private in the revolutionary war,
is inscribed on the pension list at the rate of fifty
dollars per annum, commencing on the
4th of March, 1848, and continuing for life, unless she should again
marry; in which case the Pension is not payable after the time of
such marriage. deducting former payments at the rate
of $40.55 per annum.

Given at the Department of the Interior
this Eleventh day of August
one thousand eight hundred and fifty one

[signed] Wile. A. Graham
Acting Secretary of the Interior.

Examined and Countersigned
[signed] J E Heath
Commissioner of Pensions.

Sept 1851 Resided in Lempster 67 year and
previous thereto in Lyme C.T.
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Charles Miner --
Page 37

I Charles Miner of lawful age do
depose & say that when I made my
application for a Pension under
the act of Congress of June 7 1832
there was no settled Clergyman
in Lempster in the County of Sullivan
& State of New Hampshire, and
for that reason I did not procure
the certificate of a clergyman
stating my services by reputation
as a soldier of the Revolution.
[signed] Charles Miner

State of New Hampshire }
Sullivan ss. } Nov 19th 1832

Thereto Charles Minor [Miner] personally
appeared and made oath that
the above deposition by him
signed is true
Before me
[signed] Alvah Smith Justice of the peace
Page 38

Nov 19. 1832
I know that Alvah Smith
is a Justice of the peace of
the County of Sullivan State of
New Hampshire & that the within
is his signature
[signed] Henry Hubbard
M. C.

Charles Miner -
Page 39

Chs Miners papers

James L. Edwards
in relation to
Charles Miner --
Page 40

War Department
Pension Office
Octr 17. 1832

Sir

I herewith return the documents in support of the
claim of Charles Miner & have to state that before a final
decision can be had in his case the Magistrate before
whom the testimony of Jonathan Huntly Polly Miner
and Ezra Miner was taken in regard to the claimants
must certify that they are credible & disinterested witnesses.
If the claimant cannot produce the Certificate
of a Clergyman in regard to his service as required
by the regulations he should state the reasons under oath
why such a Certificate cannot be obtained

Very respectfully
Your Obt Servant
[signed] J. L. Edwards

Hon H Hubbard
Charlestown
NH
Page 41

State of New-Hampshire.
CHESHIRE, SS.

On this eleventh day of September A. D. 1852
before me, a Justice of the Peace, within and for the County aforesaid, personally appeared
Rachel Miner who having been duly sworn, upon her oath makes
the following declaration, for the purpose of obtaining the full benefit of the Act of Congress of
29th July, 1848, and the joint resolution of the 1st July, 1848, to wit: That she is the widow
of Charles Miner late of Lempster, N.H. deceased, who
was a Pensioner of the United States, at the rate of sixty dollars
sixty seven cents per annum; that since the deease [decease] of her said husband she
has been placed upon the Pension Roll at the rate of fifty dollars
per annum, and is now in the receipt of said Pension.
And she further states that she has been advised that by virtue of said Act of 29th July,
1848, and said joint resolution of 1st July, 1848, she is entitled to receive the same rate of Pension
that her said husband received in his lifetime. She therefore herewith returns the certificate
she now holds, and prays that a new certificate may be issued to her, for such increase of Pension
as she may be entitled to by law.
[signed] Rachel Miner

STATE OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE, }
CHESHIRE COUNTY, SS. }

Sworn and subscribed to, this eleventh day of September 1852.
Before me, [signed] Frederick Vose Justice of the Peace.

I CERTIFY that the above deponent is personally known to me, and that she is a Pensioner as
stated by her in the foregoing affidavit.
Frederick Vose Justice of the Peace.
Page 42

Concord N.H. June 4 1857.

Sir

Herewith I forward to
you the application of Rachel
Miner for an increase of her
present pension.
Very Respectfully
Your Obt Servt
[signed] L. D. Stevens

Hon Ja's E. Heath
Court of Pensions
Washington D.C.
Page 43

3473
Rachel Miner

3750
19-
$40.55

U Dean
Claremont NH
Page 44

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress
of 7th July AD 1838.

State of New Hampshire }
Sullivan SS. }

On this twenty fifth day of August
AD 1843 personally appeared before the Hon. Ambrose Cossit
one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas in and
for said County of Sullivan, Rachel Miner a resident of
Lempster aged 77 years, who being first duly sworn according
to law, doth on her oath make the following declaration
in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by
the act of Congress passed July 7, 1838 entitled an act granting half
pay and pensions to certain widows, that she is the widow of Charles
Miner late of Lempster deceased, who was a soldier in the army
of the Revolution, and a pensioner at the time of his death
in the New Hampshire agency at the rate of sixty dollars
per annum.
She further declares that she was married to the
said Charles Miner on the sixth day of March AD 1784 that
her husband the aforesaid Charles Miner died on the twenty
fourth day of May AD 1840, that she was not married to him
prior to his leaving the service but the marriage took place
previous to the first of January AD 1794 viz at the time above
stated.
[signed] Rachel Miner

Sworn to and subscribed the day and }
year above written. }
Before me [signed] Ambrose Cossit, Judge of
the Court of Common
Pleas for said County

State of New Hampshire }
Sullivan County ss. }

I, T. W. Gilmore Clerk of the Superior
Court of Judication of the County and State aforesaid do
hereby certify that Ambrose Cossit is an acting Judge of the
Court of Common Pleas in and for said County, duly commissioned
[county seal] and qualified; and that his signature above written
is genuine.
Given my hand and the seal of said
County this 26th day of Aug'st 1843
[signed] T. W. Gilmore Clerk
Page 45

STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE.
Secretary of State's Office.

I, JESSE A. GOVE, Deputy Secretary of State aforesaid,
do hereby certify that Alvah Smith
is an acting Justice of the Peace in and for the County
of
Sullivan duly commissioned and qualified, and duly
authorized by the Laws of said State to administer oaths, take
the acknowledgment of Deeds &c. His commission was dated on
the fifth day of January 1847, and will expire
on the fifth day of January 1852.
[state seal] Given under my hand and the Seal
of the State, this fifth
day of June 1851

[signed] Jesse A. Gove Deputy Secretary of State.
Page 46

State of New Hampshire
Sullivan County SS.

On this 31th day
of May AD 1857, before the subscriber a
Justice of the Peace in and for said
County personally appeared Rachel
Miner and made oath in due
form of law that she is the widow of
Charles Miner who was a soldier in the
war of the Revolution; that she is now
receiving a pension from the United
States at the rate of Forty Dollars and fifty five
cents per annum under the Act of Feb 2'd 1848;
that her husband drew a pension at the rate
of Sixty Dollars per annum; that she asks
for an increase of her present pension to which
she may be found entitled under any and all
of the Acts and Resolutions of Congress which are
applicable to her case; that she is a resident of
Lempster in said County and is a widow and is
86 years of age
[signed] Rachel Miner

Subscribed and sworn to the day and year above
mentioned before me. I further certify that
I am personally acquainted with the above
named declarant & believe her entitled to credit
[signed] Alvah Smith Justice of the Peace
Page 47

Know all men by these Presents
that I Rachel Miner of Lempster in the
County of Sullivan and State of New Hampshire
a Revolutionary pensioner of the United States
do hereby constitute and appoint Lyman
D. Stevens of Concord in said State my true
and lawful attorney for me and in my
name to prosecute my claim for an
increase of my present pension, and
I do hereby give to my said attorney full
power and lawful authority to receive
a new Pension Certificate if issued and
to do all things which may be necessary
in the proper prosecution of my claim aforesaid -
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my
hand and seal this 31st day of May
A.D. 1857. [seal]

Signed, Sealed & delivered
in presence of us [signed] Rachel Miner
[signed] Alvah Smith
[signed] Arethusa M. Smith

State of New Hampshire
Sullivan County SS.

Be it known that before the subscriber a Justice
of the Peace in & for said County personally appear Rachel
Miner above named & acknowledged the foregoing power of attorney
to be her act. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand
the day and year last above mentioned
[signed] Alvah Smith Justice of the Peace
Page 48

State of New-Hampshire.
Sullivan, SS.

At a Court of Probate holden at Claremont
within and for said County, on the 22 day of March 1843 before the Hon.
John L. Putnam, Judge of said Court, it was in evidence, that Charles Miner
late a Pensioner of the United States, on the Roll of the New Hampshire Agency, died on the 24th
day of May AD 1840 that he was a Pensioner at the time of
his death, and that he left a widow by the name of
Rachel Miner who is now living and
present in Court -

[illegible] to the above points was satisfactory to the Court.
[court seal] IN TESTIMONY of which I hereunto set my hand and affix the
seal of said Court this 22'd day of March 1843.
Uriel Dean Register of Probate.
Page 49

340
Page 50

Polly Miner for
Charles Miner
Page 51

I Ezra Miner of Lempster in the County of
Sullivan and State of New Hampshire of lawfull age
do testify and say that I was knowing that Charles
Miner of Tempster in the County aforesaid was
out in the Revolutionary army, in the Continental
army that went into New Jersey, was absent from
home, and as I had every reason to suppose
performed a term of service of six months when
he returned home, having as report said at the
time performed his full term faithfully
[signed] Ezra Miner

State of New Hampshire - Sullivan ss - Lempster March 17. 1832

Personally appeared the above named Ezra Miner
and made oath that the above statement by
him subscribed is in his belief true
Before me [signed] Alvah Smith Justice of the Peace

This may certify that I am well acquainted
with Alvah Smith Esq, before whom the depositions of
Ezra Miner, Polly Miner, & Jonah Huntly hereto annexed
have been taken. I know the said Smith
to be a Justice of the Peace for s'd County and I know the foregoing
signatures to be his own proper hand writing
[signed] Henry Hubbard

Aug't 6. 1837
Page 52

I Polly Miner of Lempster in the County of
Sullivan and State of New Hampshire of lawful
age do testify and say, that I have ever been
acquinted [acquainted] with Charles Miner of Lempster
aforesaid from his youth, that in the year
1780 he went into the Army - and as report
said at the time, served his term faithfully
and I have also heard my late husband Timothy
Miner repeatedly say that he served in the same
company and same mess with s'd Charles Miner
That in the year 1782 I think, he enlisted and
went into the army again and was gone a
number of months. I cannot state definately [definitely]
how long, but recollect he returned in the
fall of the year and a few days after he returned
he had his limbs broken by the fall of a tree
[signed] Polly Miner

State of New Hampshire, Sullivan ss. August 1st 1832

Personally appeared the aforesaid Polly Miner and
made oath that the above deposition by her
subscribed is in her belief true
Before me [signed] Alvah Smith Justice of the Peace
Page 53

I Jonathan Huntley of Dummerston in the County
of Windham and State of Vermont of lawful age
do testify and say that I was knowing that Charles
Miner of Lempster in the County of Sullivan and
State of New Hampshire enlisted into the Continental
service or army in the year 1780 for six months
entered the service and performed the full term as
he and report said, and I have every reason to believe
that in the year 1781. he the said Charles enlisted
into the State service of Connecticut, and performed
three months service at New London - that in
the year 1782 he the said Charles enlisted into
the continental army for six months and performed
the duty fully and faithfully as report said at the
time.
[signed] Jonathan Huntly

State of New Hampshire, Sullivan ss. Lempster March 17. 1832

Personally appeared the above named Jonathan
Huntly and made oath that the above statement
by him subscribed is in his belief true
Before me [signed] Alvah Smith Justice of the Peace
Page 54

Charles Miner

Sullivan ss. Nov 24, 1832 - I Alvah
Smith hereby certify that I am personally
acquainted with Jonathan Huntley, Patty
Miner and Ezra Miner, the witnesses who
have subscribed & sworn to the within
affidavits. & that they are credible &
disinterested witnesses ---
[signed] Alvah Smith Justice Peace --
Page 55

I John Lay of Lyme in the County of
New London and State of Connecticut on oath
depose and say, that I am acquainted with
Charles Miner formerly of the Town of Lyme
aforesaid, now of Lempster in the State of
New Hampshire --- In the year 1782, I
belonged to the continental army, then lying
at Verplank's point in the State of
New York -- during that season the said
Charles Miner belonged to Col Sherman's
regiment in the Continental line -- and was
with us at Verplank's point -- How long
he served in that regiment I am unable
to say but according to my best recollection
and belief he served at that time
six months --
Lyme July 24 AD 1832
[signed] John Lay

State of Connecticut
County of New London ss Lyme July 24 AD 1832

Personally appeared John Lay the signer
of the foregoing deposition and having been duly
cautioned made solemn oath to the same
Before me [signed] Henry M. Waite Justice of Peace
Page 56

I Ebenezer Miner of the Town of Lyme
in the County of New London and State
of Connecticut, on oath depose and say
that I am brother of Charles Miner
formerly of said Lyme, now of Lempster
in the State of New Hampshire, and
am knowing to the fact, that the said
Charles served with me a period of
six months in the Continental line in
Col Sherman's Regiment in the year 1782
in the State of New York -- He belonged
to the same Regiment, but not to the
same Company with me -- He enlisted
for six months and I for during the war --
He had previous to that time, served
one tour of six months, with the
Continental army, under General Washington,
I have understood that he served at New
Jersey, but as I was myself in the army
at that time, cannot state particularly
about it --
Lyme July 24 -- 1832
[signed] Ebenezer Miner

State of Connecticut }
County of New London } ss Lyme July 24 AD 1832

Personally appeared Ebenezer Miner the
signer of the foregoing deposition and was duly
cautioned and sworn to the truth of the same --
Before me [signed] Henry M. Waite Justice of Peace
Page 57

[state seal] State of Connecticut:
Secretary's Office, Aug. 9. 1832.

I Thomas Day, Secretary of the State
of Connecticut and keeper of the Seal
thereof, do hereby certify,
That Henry M. Waite Esq. before
whom the foregoing depositions were
taken, is, and at the time of taking said
Depositions was, a Justice of the Peace
within and for the County of New London
in said State, duly appointed,
commissioned and sworn; and that full
evidence is due to his official acts and
attestations.

In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my
Hand, and affixed the seal of said State, the day
and year above written.
[signed] Thomas Day
Page 58

Brief in the case of Rachel Miner, widow of Charles Miner
Sullivan County and State of New Hampshire
acts 7 July 1838, 3 March 1843, 17 June 1844, & 2 Feb 1848

Claim, ([crossed out: "original,"] or "for increase.")

Proof exhibited, (if original.)

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

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

Husband was allowed fifteen months'
service under act of 7 June 1832.
The Joint Resolution of July 1, 1848,
allows the widow the same service.
Admitted at $50 per annum, deducting
former payments at $40.55 per annum,
commencing 24 May 1840.

Name and residence of Agent
L. F. Stevens
Concord N.H

S. Cole
Examining Clerk.
Page 59

Rachel Miner

All
3790

Admitted

Uriel Dean
Claremont N.H.
Page 60

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefits of the Act of Congress
of the 2'd February 1848 entitled: An act making further
provisions for surviving Widows and Soldiers of the Revolution.

State of New Hampshire }
County of Sullivan SS }

On this ninth day of August 1848 personally appeared
before the Subscriber a Justice of the Peace in and for said
County Rachael Miner a resident of Lempster in said
County of Sullivan aged eighty three years, who being
first duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath
make the following declaration, in order to obtain the
benefits of the provision made by the Act of Congress passed
on the 2'd February 1848 granting pensions to Widows
of persons who served during the Revolutionary war. That
she is the widow of Charles Miner who was a soldier
in the Revolutionary war for which service she has
received a pension under the several acts up to
the 4th of March 1848 - at the rate of $40.55 per annum.
She further declares that she is still a widow.
[signed] Rachel Miner
Witness [signed] Rachel M. Booth
[signed] Uriel Dean

Sworn and subscribed on the day and year above
written - Before
[signed] Uriel Dean Justice of the Peace

I further certify that the above declarant is personally
known to me
[signed] Uriel Dean Justice of the Peace
Page 61

Sworn and subscribed on the day and year above
written - Before
[signed] Uriel Dean Justice of the Peace

I further certify that the above declarant is personally
known to me
[signed] Uriel Dean Justice of the Peace

State of New Hampshire
Sullivan County SS.

I T. W. Gilmore Clerk
of the Court of Common Pleas of the County and State aforesaid do
hereby certify that Uriel Dean is a justice of the Peace in and
for said County duly commissioned and qualified, that his
commission was dated the 17th day of June 1846.
and will expire on the 16th day of June 1851 and
that his signature above written is genuine.
Given under my hand and the seal of
said Court this 11th day of August A.D. 1848.
T. W. Gilmore Clerk
[court seal]
Page 62

I John L. Putnam of Cornish in the
County of Sullivan and State of New Hampshire
Judge of the Probate of Wills &c in and
for said County depose and say, that I
held an adjourned Court of Probate at
Claremont on the 22'd day of March last for
the purpose of doing Probate business, at which
time and place Rachel Miner of Lempster
and Rachel Clapp of Claremont appeared
before me in open Court and each of them
made oath to their several Declarations
for a Pension -
[signed] John L Putnam [official seal]

State of New Hampshire }
Sullivan SS. } May 30, AD 1843.

Personally
appeared before me Samuel Glidden a Justice of the
Peace in and for said County Hon John L. Putnam
Judge of the Court of Probate in and for said
County and made solemn oath that the
above affidavit by him signed is true.
[signed] Samuel Glidden
Page 63

State of New Hampshire
Sullivan SS.

I Uriel Dean Register of the Court
of Probate in and for the County and State
aforesaid do hereby certify that Samuel Glidden
is an acting Justice of the Peace in and for
said county, duly commissioned and qualified;
that his commission was dated on the 6th day
of August AD 1838, and will expire on the 5th day of
August AD 1843 and that his signature within written
is genuine
[court seal] Given under my hand and the seal
of said Court this fifth day of June
AD 1840 [1843?]
[signed] Uriel Dean Register
Page 64

State of Connecticut
Comptroller's Office
Hartford 14 Aug 1843

On application for evidence of the service of Charles
Miner, alleged to have served "thre [three] months under Capt
Hungerford of the Short Series in 1781 and of six months
in 1782 in Colonel Huntingtons Regt in 1782" I have
made examination of the records and files of this office
and find the following: viz

In a book entitled "Short
Series in 1782" there this is this entry --
"1783 Dr. Charles Miner
Oct 17th To Order on Treas to secure the payment of 14.8. ---
Contra Ct.
1782 By services in Continental army
from the 6th of May to the 6th of December.
7 mo. 1 day @ 40/-- 14.1.4
By 5 days allowed to return @ 1/11 6.8.11

I find no Pay Roll of Captain Hungerfords
Company, nor any evidence of Charles Miner's service
in 1781. Certified by
[signed] Gideon Welles Comptroller.
Page 65

Claremont June 5, 1843

Hon J. L. Edwards

Dr Sir
I herewith return the
papers in the case of Rachel Miner, having
removed (as I think) alll [all] reasonable objections
to them, as noted in yours accompanying
their receipt.
Respectfully your Obt Serv't,
[signed] Uriel Dean
Page 66

Claremont N.H. Aug 28, 1843.

Dear Sir
Agreeable to your letter of the 27th July
last, I herewith forward you another Declaration
of Wid Rachel Miner Wid of Charles Miner,
leaving out that part touching the Act of 3'd of
March last --
Also the return of the Comptroller of the
State of Connecticut.
Respectfully Yours
[signed] Uriel Dean

Hon J. L. Edwards -
Page 67

Claremont April 8, 1843.

Dear Sir
On examination of this case of Rachel
Miner I find a difference of two days betwixt
her Declaration and the Certified Copy from
the Town Clerk - I have reason to believe that
she must have forgotten, the exact day, which
would not be a remarkable acumen for a
person of her age. If that difference of time
should render it necessary for her to amend
her Declaration, I will see it done.
Not having seen at the time the instruction
given at your department on the Act of March 3,
1843, I made the declarations for Mrs Miner
presuming that nearly the same course would
be adopted as heretofore. If the Declaration will
not be sufficient to admit of her having a certificate
I will see are made under the Instructions given

With considerations of esteem
I remn Respectfully Your
Obt Serv't
[signed] Uriel Dean

Hon J. L. Edwards
Comm of Pensions.
Page 68

Payment to be made at Concord
by
Isaac Hill Esq
Agent for paying Pensioners, in the
Agency of New Hampshire

Payable on the 4th September and 4th
March

Recorded in the Pension Office on the
Roll of Pensioners under act February
2d, 1848, Page 92 Vol. 1,
[signed] [illegible: Leo. or Geo. Jhi*, Leo Jenkins] Clerk.
Page 69

WAR DEPARTMENT.
WIDOW'S PENSION.

I certify that in conformity with the act of February 2d, 1848,
Rachel Minor [Miner]
widow of Charles Minor [Miner]
who was a private the revolutionary war,
is inscribed on the pension list at the rate of forty
dollars and fifty five cents per annum, commencing on the
4th of March, 1848, and continuing for life, unless she should again
marry; in which case the Pension is not payable after the time of such
marriage.
[office seal] Given at the War Office of the United
States this 4th day of September
one thousand eight hundred and
forty eight.
[signed] J. Y. Mason
acting Secretary of War.

Examined and Countersigned.
[signed] J L Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions.
Page 70

Brief in the case of Rachel Miner widow of Chas
County and State of New Hampshire
act Jt Res 1 July 1848

Claim, ([crossed out: "original,"] or "for increase.")

Proof exhibited, (if original.)

Is it documentary, traditionary, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Husband was a pensioner act 32 at $60 per annum,
she was pensioner under '38 &c first at $40. &
afterward at $50. She now claim the benefit of
the above Jt Res to which she is entitled

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

Name and residence of Agent
Frederick Vose Esq
Walpole Vt

[signed] Thornton Triplett
Examining Clerk.