Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 22945, William Dickey, Continental N.H.
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(3-1776)

SERVICE
Continental
N.H.

Dickey, William
Sarah

NUMBER
W. 22945

CONTENTS
b. in Jan 1755 in Londonderry, Rockingham Co. N.H. & res. there at eul.
in 1822 he had lived for more than 40 yrs in Hillsboro, Hillsboro Co. N.H.
& died there Aug. 9 1842.
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Conrad
New [Hampshire] 821
Sarah Dickey
widow of William Dickey
who was a Pr. Seigh Ensign & Lieut
in the Revolution
Inscribed on the roll at the rate of
121 Dollars 67 
Cents per annum, to commence on
the 4th day of March, 1843.
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of
Certificate of Pension issued the
7th day of July 1843.
and sent to Hon. Franklin Reiec 
Concord, N. Hampshire
Act of March 3, 1843.)
Recorded in book A
Page 15.
vol 1
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15863
New Hampshire
William Dickey
of Hillsboro in the State of NHamp
who was a Sgt. & [illegible] in the Company commanded 
by Captain Read of the Rgt. commanded
by Col. Stark on the N.Hampshire
line for 7 mos Private - 23.33
15 mos Sergeant - 75.00
1 mo Ensign 10.00
1 mo Lieutenant - 13.34
121.67
Inscribed on the Roll of New Hamp
at the rate of 121 Dollars 67 Cents per annum,
to commence on the 4th day of March 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 3d day of Augt.
1833 and [illegible] Hon
Franklin Pierce Hillsoboro, N.H.
Arrears to the 4th of March 1833 $243.34
Semi-anl. allowance ending 4 Sept. 60.83
$304.17
Revolutionary Claim,
Act June 7, 1832.
Recorded by D.D. Addison Clerk,
Book E Vol. 1st Page 80
Let to L.M. Kimball Apl. 19 '43.
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10,686. No 11 122
William Dickey's
Declaration
18
address to Franklin Pierce Esq
Hillsborough N.H.
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STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
County of Hillsboro, ss.
On this thirteenth day of August A.D. 1832
personally appeared in open Court before the Court of Probate, now sitting at Francestown within and for the County of Hillsborough, in the State aforesaid, William Dickey of Hillborough in the County and State aforesaid aged seventy seven years
Who being 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 7th, 1832.  That he entered the service of the United States, under
the following named officers, and served as herein stated.  That is to say, In April 1775, then residing in
Londonderry N.Hampshire he enlisted into the service of the United States in the N.H. Militia, in the eight months service (so called) that he belonged to Colo. John Starks Regt. and Captain George Reads Company, Robert Barnet & Anderson were our [illegible] at [illegible] till a short time before the Battle of Bunker Hill
when they marched to Charlestown and were in that [illegible].  
The day after the battle they marched to Winter Hill where they remained till the time of their enlistment expired.
In January 1776 immediately after the expiration of the term of service above named [illegible] enlisted into the service of the United States in the years service (so called) as a sergeant & was under the same officers as with 8 moths service Colo. Stark and Captain Reed.  The Regiment marched in the first place to New York City 
remained there about four weeks, then went up North River to Albany.  Thence to St. George at the head of Lake George, thence down Lake George to the head of Lake Champlain thence to St. John's, thence into Canada where they remained till the small pox and the snow compelled them to retreat.  They went back to Mt. Independence near Lake George where they remained
till the expiration of the year for which they enlisted when he was dismissed.  In the month of June 1777 then residing in Londonderry aforesaid a call was made 
for a company of militia to go to Portsmouth.  Londerry [sic] was required to send an ensign and eight men, he went as the ensign one Bowman [illegible] was the Captain and Bradford of [illegible] Lieutenant.  They marched to Portsmouth and  remained there more than a month but he does not remember precisely
how long.  I do not know any man now living who was then with me except Lieut. Bradford.  In August 1778 then residing in Londerry [sic] aforesaid a call
was made for Militia to be furnished immediately to go to Rhode Island. He went as a 2d Lieutenant the Company was commanded by Captain Gilman of Windham and Joseph Grigg of Londonderry was 1st Lieutenant.
They marched thro Andover, Woburn, Taunton &c. directly to Rhode Island.
Colo. Nichols of Amherst commanded the Regt. to which he belonged and General John Sullivan he thinks commanded the troops.  The General Lafayette was also there.  They were almost constantly in
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motion.  They had as tents but slept in the open air beside [illegible]
he served at this time more than one month but he does not 
remember precisely how long - In the month of August 1781 as he thinks, then
residing in Londonderry aforesaid he again entered into the service of the United 
States with N.H. Militia for the term of three months Colo. Daniel Runnels
Regiment Capt Bors of Francestown commanded the Company with which 
he went out at this time and one Adams of Londonderry was Lieutenant.  They
marched in the first place to Springfield Massachusetts thence to [illegible] now
Charlestown N. Hampshire from Charlestown went to Castleton Vermont.  Thence
passing thro [illegible] to St. Ann and Fort Miller where we remained a 
few days and then returned to Castleton.  [illegible] Enos of V.T. commanded the troops
in person, that he was Sergeant Major in Colo. Runnels Regiment during this
term of service which he is confident was as much as three months and he thinks more.  he was
dismissed at Castleton aforesaid in the last of December - 
He relinquishes every claim, whatever, to a pension or annuity, whatever, 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 and year aforesaid 
William Dickey
Edmund Parker Judge of Probate 
We John Lawton a Clergyman residing in the town of Hillsborough
in the county of Hillsborough aforesaid, and Benjamin Pierce residing in
Hillsborough aforesaid, hereby certify that we are well acquainted with John Lawton
who has subscribed and sworn to the above, and that we believe him to be 77 years of age, that he is
reputed and believed in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier in the Revolution, and that we
concur in that opinion.  Sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid, 
John Lawton
Benjamin Pierce
Edmund Packer, Judge of Probate
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, that after the investigation of the matter, and putting the
interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier, and
served as he states.  And the Court further certifies that it appears to them, that John Lawton
who has signed the preceding Certificates is a Clergyman resident in the
town of Hillsborough and that Benjamin Pierce who has signed the same,
is a resident in the town of Hillsborough and is a credible person, and that their statement
is entitled to credit.
Edmund Parker { Judge of Probate for said
County of Hillsborough.
I Charles H. Atherton, Register of the court, do hereby certify, that the foregoing contains the original
proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of William Dickey
for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of said court, this
thirtieth day of August in the year of our Lord one thousand
eight hundred and thirty-two.
C.H. Atherton
Register of Probate
for said County of Hillsborough.
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STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
County of Hillsborough, SS.
At the Court aforesaid, on the application aforesaid, the following interrogatories were propounded to the said William dickey and the following answers given in oath to wit: 
1.  Where, and in what year were you born?
Answer. In Londonderry now in the County of Rockingham and State of New Hampshire in January 1755.
2.  Have you any record of your age, and where is it?
Answer, I presume there is a record of my age in Londonderry, but I do not remember ever to have seen it.
3. . Where were you living, when called into service, where have you lived since the Revolutionary War, and where do you now live? 
Answer, When called into service at the several times specified in my declaration I resided in Londonderry now the County of Rockingham and State of New Hampshire, I resided in Londonderry a few years after the Revolutionary war, when I moved to Hillsborough where I now reside and have resided for
more than forty years
4.  How were you called into service, were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute, and if a substitute, for whom? Answer, In the 8 months service and in the years services I enlisted, at the other times named in my declaration a demand having been made on the Town of Londonderry for troops I voluntured [volunteered].
5.  State the names of some of the regular Officers, who were with the troops, where you served, such Continental and Militia Regiments, as you can recollect, and the general circumstances of your service?
Answer,  In the 8 mos. service in 1775 at Winter Hill General Ward, General John Sullivan, General Charles Lee, Colo John Stark, Capt. George Read in the years service at Canada, Count John Sullivan commanded Colo Stark my Colo. & Captain Reid commanded my Company at Portsmouth.
There was only one company Bowman Captain Bradford, Lieutenant at Rhode Island. Gen. Sullivan, Gen Lafayette, Col Nichols, Capt. Gillmore, Joseph Gregg, & myself Lieutenants.
In 1781 on the frontier & in Canada Gov Enos of V.J. command in Colo. Runnels, Capt. Bock. Lieut. Gregg of N.H.
6.  Did you ever receive a discharge from the service, and if so, by whom was it given, and what has become of it?
Answer,  I never received a written discharge but having served times of my enlistment was [Illegible].
7.  State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighborhood, and who can testify as to your character for veracity, and their belief of your services as a soldier of the Revolution?
Answer,  Benjamin Pined, Deacon Joe Stow, Lieut. John McNeil, Mayor Isaac Andrews ,Samuel Kimball & Samuel Gibson and all townsmen who have been acquainted with me more than forty years.

Certified by
H. Atherton
REgister
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10.686
William Dickey

[illegible] [illegible]
[illegible] [illegible] 15 [illegible]
[illegible] 1 [illegible]
[illegible] 1
—————-
24
16+16.06

March 16, 1833
Hon. H Hubbard
Charlestown
NH

23.33
75.00
10.00
13.33
————-
121.67   P-301

Franklin Pierce Sr.
Hillsborough
NH
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10.686
Brief in the case of William Dickey
County of Hillsborough in the State of New Hampshire
(Act 7th June, 1832)
1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? Court
2. If before a judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?
3. How old is he? 77
4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed.

Period. Duration of Service. Rank. Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served.
Years, Months, Days. As a. Gen.
Enlisted in 1775 April - 8 - private. Capt. George Reed, Col. L Stark N.H. Militia
“ 1776 Jany 1 - - Sergeant. Same officers
- 1777 June “more than 1” - Ensign. Capt. Bowman, Lieut. Bradford
- 1778 August “more than 1” - 2nd Lieut. Capt. Gillman, Col. Nicholls, Genl. J. Sullivan
- 1781 August - 3 - Sergeant Major Capt. Bors, Col. [illegible], Gov. Enos

5. In what battles was he engaged? Bunkers Hill
6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Londonderry, N.H.
7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditionally evidence, by incidental evidence or by the rolls? Traditionally & witnesses
8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? And if so, in what respect? Correct
X Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
[illegible] examining clerk.
Feb. 11, 1833.
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I Samuel Gilson of Hillsborough in the county of Hillsborough and State of New Hampshire depose and say that I came to said Hillsborough in the year seventeen hundred and eighty six and here resided there ever since - Previously to settling in Hillsborough I resided in the town of Merrimack in said county - I have been acquaintances with William Dickey  late of said Hillsborough, deceased and with Sarah Dickey his wife ever since I was ten years of age. I am now seventy nine years of age. I was well acquainted with them both previously to their marriage when they lived in London Derry in the county of Rockingham and state aforesaid. Mrs Dickeys name previous to her marriage was Sarah Hogg. The said William Dickey and Sarah his wife came to Hillsborough to reside about fifty-years ago. They lived together as has his wife even after and to the time of the said William Dickeys death in August last. The said Sarah Dickey survives him and has remained and still remains a widow ever since the death of her said husband.
Samuel Gilson
State of New Hampshire, Hillsborough SS on this seventh day of June in the year of our lord eighteen hundred and forty three, personally appeared the above named Samuel Gilson and made solemn oath that the above affidavit by him ensigned in his belief true before me Samuel H. Ayer, Justice of the Peace.
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State of New Hampshire
State of New-Hampshire
Office of Secretary of State.
I, Thomas P. Treadwell, Secretary of the State aforesaid, do hereby certify, that Samuel H. Ayer is an acting Justice of the Peace, in and for the County of Hillsborough duly Commissioned and qualified. His Commission was dated on the fourteenth day of June 1842 and will expire on the fourteenth day of June 1847 and his signature to the annexed instrument is genuine. 
Given under my hand and the Seal of said State, this fifteenth day of June 1848.
Thomas P Treadwell Secretary of State.
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State of New Hampshire
Hillsborough SS
June 3, 1843
I certify that I am personally acquainted with Samuel Gibson the aforesaid officiant. That he is a person of undoubted [illegble]. I further certify that the word “about” in the sixteenth line of the foregoing affidavit can substitute for the words “more than” before the signing of and [illegible] to said affidavit of the said Samuel Gibson. Also that the word “and” was intended in the seventeenth line of said affidavit before said signing and everything to said affidavit by said Samuel Gilson - Samuel H. Ayer Justice of the Peace
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I, John McColley of Hillsborough, in the County of Hillsborough, and state of New Hampshire, depose and say that I was born in said Hillsborough, on the thirteenth day of August in the year seventeen hundred and sixty nine, and have resided there ever since. William Dickey and Sarah Dickey, his wife, came to reside in the said Hillsborough, in the spring of the year seventeen hundred and ninety two. I will recollect this fact because the year before I had hired and cultivated the farm on which Mr. Dickey settled immediately upon his coming into town. He having previously purchased the same. I distinctly recollect that in said Spring when Mr. Dickey took up his residence in said Hillsborough, and took possession of said farm, I was in my twenty third year. The said William Dickey and the said Sarah Dickey [illegible] lived together in said Hillsborough as husband and wife from the time of their moving into town in Spring of seventeen hundred and ninety two [illegible] to the date of said William Dickeys death in the month of August last. William Dickey and myself resided in the same house at the time of his death and Ms. Sarah Dickey, his widow and myself have continued to reside in the same house since the said William Dickeys death up to the present time. She has since the death of her said husband remains and still remains a widow. I was not in the room when Mr. Dickey expired in the month of August last, but I assisted in placing his corpse in the coffin and was present during the funeral.
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Services. He died in the early part of August last. 
John McColley
State of New Hampshire -
Hillsborough SS
On this eighth day of June in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred and forty three, personally appeared John McColley, the aforesaid affiant and made solemn oath that the afore affidavit by him such unto is true.
Before me, Saml. H. Ayer
Justice of the Peace

State of New Hampshire
Hillsborough SS
June 8, 1843
I certify that the afore named John McColley is personally known to me - that I believe him to be a person of truth and entitled to full credit. 
Saml. H. Ayer
Justice of the Peace

This paper returned and filed here on the 23rd June 1852
K

Identifying #
Sarah Dickey M
the widow of 
Wllm Dickey - [illegible]
June/43

Sarah Dickey
Wid of Wm
NH
32 or 38
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10,215

Act 7 July 1838
Concord NH roll
$121.67 her and

Send cert: to the
Hon. Franklin Pierce
Concord
NH
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State of New Hampshire
Hillsborough SS
On this twenty ninth day of May in the year of our Lord eighteen Lord eighteen hundred and forty three, personally appeared before me Luke Wording Judge of the court of Probate of [illegible] for said county of Hillsborough, Sarah Dickey a resident of Hillsborough in said county aged eighty two 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 William Dickey late of said Hillsborough who was an Ensign in the army of the revolution. that the said William Dickey was a pensioner on the New Hampshire list under the act of Congress passed on the seventh day of June 1832, “an act supplementary to the act for the relief of certain surviving officers and soldiers of the revolution” that she is unable to give a particular account of services rendered by the said William Dickey while in the army of the revolution, but for an account of said services reference may be had to the declaration of the said William
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Dickey and documents and evidence accompanying the same filed in the pension office of the United States by the said William Dickey in order to obtain a pension under and by virtue of said act passed June 7th 1832. She further declares that she was married to the said William Dickey in the month of January in the year our Lord seventeen hundred and eighty two. That her husband the aforesaid William Dickey died on the ninth day of August, in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred and forty two; that she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service, but the marriage took place prior to the first of January seventeen hundred and ninety four [illegible] at the time afore stated attest Saml. H Ayer. Sarah M Dickey
Sworn to and [illegible] on the day and year afore written before me. 
Luke Woodbury Judge as aforesaid
I hereby certify that the following interlineations was made before signing to wit, on page first line [illegible] “the court of” and “of wills to” page first, line eighteen, “under” [illegible] “an” inserted, page second, line seventh “eighteen” unused and “seventeen” inserted. I further certify that the cause of executing the aforesaid declarations and of court is that the aforesaid declarant is, in my belief, [illegible] bodily infirmities, unable to attend court without exposing her health. Said declaration being executed at the residence of said declarant in said Hillsborough. Luke Woodbury Judge as aforesaid
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State of New Hampshire
Hillsborough County and Set
I Samuel N Patten Register of the Court of Probate of the County and State aforesaid, do hereby certify that Luke Woodbury is an acting Judge of the Court of Probate in and for said county, duly commissioned and qualified; that his commission was dated on the first day of January 1836, and under the constitution of this state has several years yet to continue; that said court of Probate is a Court of record within and foresaid County, having an unlimited jurisdiction in the settlement of estates, and that the signatures of said Luke Woodbury before written are genuine.
Given under my hand and the seal of said Court this thirteenth day of June 1843.
Samuel N. Patten Register
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Widow &c.
22945
File No. 22945
Sarah Dickey
Wid of
William Dickey
Lient. RW n
Act: March 3rd /43
Index: Vol. A, Page 185
[Arrangement of 870]
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New Hampshire
William Dickey
Of Hillsborough in the state of N. Hampshire
Who was a sergeant in the regiment commander Colonel Plank of the N. Hampshire line, for the term of one year.
Inscribed on the roll of N. Hampshire
At the rate of eight dollars per month, to commence the 17th of June 1819.
Certificate of pension issued the 6th of Dec 1819 and sent to John Darling
Henniker, NH
Arrears to 4th of Sept. 1819-2 15/30 20.00
Semi-and. All’ce ending March 1820 40.00
$60.00
The certificate made out on this declaration determines the man written to 6th Dec 1819
No cit. No not allowed under this act. 
Note entired on NH agency book
{Revolutionary claim, Act 18th March, 1818}
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7,383. Reported
New Hampshire
Sarah Dickey
Widow of William Dickey
Who was a pensioner under the act of 1832
And who died on the 9th August 1842
Of Hillsborough Co. in the state of N. Hampshire
Who was a Jr. High Ensign & Lieutenant in the ___ commanded by Captain ____ of the [illegible] commanded by Col. Stark ____ in the N. Hampshire line for 
Inscribed on the Roll of Concord
At the rate of 121 dollars 67 cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March 1836.
Certificate of pension issued the 7th day of July 1843 and sent to Hon. Franklin Pierce, Concord, NH
Whole amount due $608.35
[Act July 7, 1838]
Recorded by D. Brown Clerk,
Book A. Vol. A. Page 38
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2 of this name. Wait for Pierce’s affidavit to that affect, to be sent by Mr. Eastman.
See Sur, 45729
Not identical
Services cross
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Copy.
War Department, Pension Office,
Dec. 6, 1819
Mr. William Dickey,
c/o Joshua Darling, Esq.,
Henniker, NH
Sir:
Your second declaration dated the 17th of June 1819 has been under consideration and it is found that the first is dated the 8th of April 1818, on which a certificate has been issued dated the 30th June 1818 and sent to the care of L. Woodbury Esq., Francestown, New Hampshire.
I am &o
J. L. E.

Note.
The above letter was written on the supposition that the soldier who applied June 167, 1819 was the same man who applied Apr. 8, 1818. This was an error on the part of the Officer as by comparing the two claims it appears that one S45729 was a Sgt. in the 1’ Regt NH Line. Act the same time that the other (this one. W22945) was an ensign and Lieut. of NH Militia. Also see in this claim, affidavit of Benj. Pierce, dated Dec. 11, 1820 relative to the two soldiers of same name. One of Hillsboro and one of Francestown NH.
AW Mar 7, 1918
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Hillsborough NH
April 15
Free L.M. Kimball
PM
Hon. JL Edward’s
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington City
DC
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Hillsborough, NH
April 14, 1843
Hon. JL Edward’s
Dear Sir
Will you have the goodwill to inform me what proceedings are necessary to obtain the years pension allowed to certain widows for deceased pensioners by an act of congress approved March 3, 1843.
William Dickey of Hillsborough NH was a Revolutionary pensioner, he died the 9th day of August 1842 his widower is now living between 70 + 80 years old. Please send me a blank or blank sufficient or requisite to obtain the years pension for the widow of the late Wm Dickey.
Most Respectfully Yours
LM Kimball
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I, Hiram McColley of Hillsborough in the county of Hillsborough and State of New Hampshire, of lawful age, depose and say that I resided in the same house with William Dickey late of said Hillsborough deceased, at the time of his death. The said William Dickey died on the month of August last. I was not in the room when he expired, but he could not have been dead but a few minutes when I was called into the room. I assisted in placing his corpse in the coffin and attended his funeral. 
Hiram McColley
State of New Hampshire
Hillsborough SS
June 7, 1843
Then the said Hiram McColley appeared and made solemn oath that the afore affidavit by him [illegible] is true. Before me Saml. H. Ayer
Justice of the Peace
State of New Hampshire
Hillsborough SS June 7, 1843
I certify that I am personally acquainted with Hiram McColley the aforesaid affiant and that he is a person of truth and entitled to full credit.
Saml. H. Ayer
Justice of the Peace
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V198

Act 3 March 1843
Concord NH [illegible]
$121.67 [illegible]

Send Cert to the 
Hon Franklin Pierce
Concord
N. Hampshire
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State of New Hampshire
Hillsborough County SS
On this seventh day of June in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred and forty three, personally appeared before me, Samuel H. Ayer, a Justice of the Peace, within and for said county of Hillsborough, Sarah Dickey, a resident of Hillsborough, in said county of Hillsborough, aged eighty two years, who, being first duly sworn, according to the 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 3rd of March A.D. 1843 granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War.
That she is the widow of William Dickey, late of said Hillsborough, deceased, who was an Ensign in the army of the Revolution. Where the said William Dickey was a pensioner on the New Hampshire list under the act of Congress of the 7th of June, AD 1832 and she believes that he drew as the annual amount of pension under said act of June 7th AD 1832, the sum of one hundred and twenty one dollars and sixty seven cents. For proof of the service rendered by the said William Dickey while in the army of the Revolution, she refers to evidence furnished by him for the purpose of processing his said pension. This she believes that she is entitled to draw said sum of
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One hundred and twenty one dollars and sixty seven cents annually under the construction given to the acts of July 7, 1838 and the 23rd of August AD 1842. And she has made her declaration accordingly. That she refers to her declaration and evidence accompanying the same form [illegible] for the purpose of obtaining a pension under said act of July 7, AD 1818 and of the 23rd of August AD 1842. For proof of her marriage and the time of the death of her said husband. All of which accompany this declaration. She further declares that she is still a widow. 
Sarah Dickey
Sworn and subscribed by the said Sarah Dickey on the day and year afore written before me. 
Saml. H. Ayer
Justice of the Peace

State of New Hampshire
Hillsborough SS.
June 7, 1843
I certify that I am personally acquainted with Sarah Dickey, the aforesaid declarant. That she is a person of truth and entitled to full credit.
Saml. H. Ayer
Justice of the Peace
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Chas Cavender
For
William Dickey
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I Charles Cavender of [illegible] in the county of Hillsborough and State of N. Hampshire depose and testify  that in the month of January 1776 I entitled into the army of the Revolution in the years service (so called). I served during that term in Col. John Starks Regt. In Captain Reeds Company. William Dickey home of Hillsborough in the county + state aforesaid entitled into the years service at the same time I did. He was a Sergeant in the same company and I know that he served in that capacity during the term of one year.
Charles Cavender

State of New Hampshire
Hillsborough County SS July 16, 1832
Sworn and subscribed before me this day and the year last aforesaid.
Franklin Pierce Justice of the Peace

I certify that Charles Cavender the above deposent is a man of veracity and entitled to entire credit.
Franklin Pierce Justice of the Peace
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I Andrew Wallace Clerk of the Superior Court of [illegible] for the County of Hillsborough in the State of New Hampshire certify that Franklin Pierce within named is a Justice of the Peace for said County as within mentioned, and that the within signatures, purporting to be his, are genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto affixed my seal of office and subscribed my name, this eighteenth day of April in the year of our Lord 1833.
A. Wallace Clerk
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Relative to [illegible] Dickey

Moses Eastman
Salisbury N.H.
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I Benjamin Pierce of lawful age testify and say that I am formally acquainted with William Dickey who has lived in Francestown New Hampshire for many years, and am knowing that he served in the Revolutionary war. I further testify that said William Dickey, as I have been credibly informed is [illegible] and has obtained a certificate for a Pension under the Act of Congress of March 18th, 1818 under officiation to Judge Woodbury. I further testify that I have been acquainted with William Dickey of Hillsborough New Hampshire for twenty years, and am knowing to his making application for a pension under the aforesaid Act of Congress before Judge Darling and that he has not yet obtained a certificate.
B. Pierce
Hillsborough Dec 11, 1820
State of New Hampshire
Hillsborough County SS Dec 11, 1820
Then personally the Hon. Benjamin Pierce appears and made solemn oath, that, the January affidavit by him subscribed is just and true.
Before me Joshua Dailey Justice of the Peace of the Quorum
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Washington City Dec 27th, 1820
I certify that Joshua Dailey [illegible] within named is an acting Justice of the Peace within and for the County of Hillsboro and state of N. Hampshire and that I am acquainted with his handwriting. I have no doubt the written is his signature. Also that Benj. Pierce the deposited within named is [illegible] in said county and a gentleman of veracity.
Clifton [illegible] M C
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Andrew & Samuel
[illegible] affidavits
[illegible] of William Dickey
Service
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I Andrew Aiken and Saml. Aiken testify and say that William Dickey formally of Londonderry and now of the town of Hillsborough engaged in the Revolutionary War in [illegible] [illegible] [illegible] Company and Col. John Starks Regiment for the [illegible] of one year and served in said corps and [illegible] as a sergeant in said corps for the said of his [remainder illegible]
The 17th June 1819 Andrew Aiken Samuel Aiken

State of New Hampshire
Hillsborough SS June 17, 1819
Then personally appeared the afore named Andrew Aiken and Samuel Aiken and made solemn oath that the foregoing affidavit by them this day subscribed is just and true - whom I consider credible and disinterested witnesses.
By and before me Joshua Darling Justice of the Peace and of the Quorum
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John Burnham [illegible]
Affidavit [illegible] of [illegible]
the [illegible] of
Wm Dickey
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Hillsborough New Hampshire Sept 25th, 1819
I John Burnam of Hillsboro County of Hillsboro of state of New Hampshire testify and say that I have lived about eight years, a near neighbor to Capt William Dickey of said Hillsboro. He is in reduced circumstances as to property, being considerably in debt, is old and, almost beyond the power of performing labor, on which he has henceforth depended for his subsisting the maintenance of his family. And I firmly believe he stands in need of the aid of his country for a comfortable support.
John Burnam

State of New Hampshire
Hillsborough SS Sept 24, 1819
Then personally appeared the above named John Burnam Esquire who is a credible and disinterested witness and made solemn oath that the foregoing affidavit by him subscribed is just and true
Before Me B. Pierce Justice of the Peace and of the Quorum
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Hon. Benj. Davis
Affidavit [illegible] of the 
Need of Wm. Dickey
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I Benjamin Pierce of Hillsborough in the County of Hillsborough and State of New Hampshire, testify and say that, I am well acquainted with William Dickey of Hillsborough, and know him to be in reduced circumstances in life and stands in need of aid and assistance from his country for support.
B. Pierce
Henniker Nov 12, 1819

State of New Hampshire
Hillsborough SS Nov 12, 1819
Then personally appeared the afore named Benjamin Pierce who is a highly credible and disinterested witness and made solemn oath that the foregoing affidavit by him subscribed is just and true.
Before me Joshua Darling Justice of the Peace and of the Quorum
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Chas. Cavender
affidavit [illegible] of 
Wm. Dickeys service
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I Charles Cavender testify and say that Wm. Dickey formally of Londonderry now of Hillsborough entitled into [illegible] [illegible] Company and Col. John Starks regiment about the first of Jan [illegible] for two thirds of one year and he the said Dickey was promoted to a sergeant and served as a sergeant until some time in December 1776 when he was [illegible] sick [illegible] [illegible] the Regement at that time Marched from [illegible] for the [illegible] and marched with the regiment and [illegible] the said Dickey [illegible]
Charles Cavender
Hillsborough 27th Sept 1819
State of New Hampshire then formally appeared Charles Cavender who is a credible and disinterested witness and made solemn oath that the above declaration by his subscribed is just and true before me.
B. Pierce Justice of the Peace + Quorum
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[hard to read]
I William Dickey formally of Londonderry and now of Hillsborough testify and say that 

I further testify and say that
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nine months, at one and fined of
David, against the common enemy
and it further appears to my satisfaction
the said applicant is in reduced circumstance
in life and that he stands in at said
and assistance from his Country for support
.
Joshua Darling

State of New Hampshire
Hillsborough SS 
I Moses Eastman Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for the first district in Hillsborough County New Hampshire do certify that the Hon. Joshua Darling is a Judge of said Court that the foregoing is his signature and that the seal affixed hereto is the seal of said court. In testimony whereof I have subscribed [illegible] with [illegible] [illegible] this thirteenth day of July [illegible] [illegible] 1819
Moses Eastman Clerk
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I James Nesmith of Antrim in the County of Hillsborough depose and testify that in the spring of 1775 I lived in Londonderry in the state of New Hampshire. That in the early part of the month of May in said year I served the United States service as a private in a Company of Militia from Londonderry aforesaid commanded by Captain George Reed [illegible] enlisted for the term of eight months and marched directly to Winter Hill in Massachusetts where we remained during the whole ofsaid term. William Dickey of Hillsborough in said County of Hillsborough and state of New Hampshire was a soldier in the same company with me. I know him well. We enlisted at the same time and the said Dickey served the term of eight months for which he enlisted. We belonged to Colonel John Starks Regiment. 
James Nesmith

State of New Hampshire 
Hillsborough County SS July 9th 1832
Sworn and subscribed the day and the year last aforesaid 
Before me
[illegible] Pierce Justice of the Peace

[illegible] and I do know that he the said William Dickey served as a Lieutenant in the same Regiment with me for one moth of service 
[illegible]
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I certify that James Nesmith who subscribed his name to the within affidavit is a reputable person and that his statement and [illegible] is entitled to entire credit.
Franklin Piece Justice of the Peace
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I Henry Linzey of Wilton, N
Hampshire depose and say that
in the year one hundred and Seventy eight in the month of August
I volunteered 
in a company of Militia Conmanded by Captain Man of Mason
the [illegible]
Ensigns name was Ormons
of said Mason
and
Nathan Ballard Wilton was
Luntenant from the state of 
Rhode Island and served in
the [illegible]
of the United States recording
of the first
of my recollection
one months
While there 
I was well acquainted with William
Dickey [illegible] of Londonderry and
now of Hillsborough New Hampshire in 
and had before that time been
in the service with him at
[illegible] and I do know
that he the said
William Dickey
served as a Lieutenant in
the same Regiment with me for
one month as [illegible]
HL
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by Regiment was commanded
Colonel Nichols of his
New Hampshire
Henry Long
his mark
State of New Hampshire
County of [illegible]
August 31 1822
Sworn and subscribed
the day and the given cut above son
Before me
Franklin Pierce
[illegible]

I certify that Henry Lovejoy the above
deponent is a credible person and that his statement
as a witness is entitled to the credit
Frank Pierce Justice of the Peace
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John Bradford of Hancock in the County of Hillsborough and State of New Hampshire aged eighty eight years, being sworn testify and say that in the year 1777 [illegible] was made for me to go to Portsmouth. A company was raised and commanded by Capt Bowman. I was Lieutenant in said company and [BLANK] Dickey then of Londonderry and now of Hillsborough in said County of Hillsborough was Ensign. We marched to Portsmouth where we continued one month in the United States service. The said Dickey was in the service the whole of said time.
John Bradford

State of New Hampshire
Hillsborough County SS August 21st 1832
Subscribed and sworn to the day and year last aforesaid before me.
Thatcher Bradford Justice of the Peace

Hillsborough SS April 24, 1833
I certify that Lieutenant John Bradford who affixed his signature to the above affidavit is personally known to me, that he is a man of high respectability and that his statement as a witness is entitled to entire credit.
Franklin Pierce Justice of the Peace

I here certify to the credibility of the witness because the Justice before whom the affidavit was sworn lives at a distance from this place. This certificate could not be obtained without delay + inconvenience
Fr. Paul
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I James Shearer of Derring in the County of Hillsborough and State of New Hampshire depose and testify that in the month of January 1776 I enlisted with the army of the Revolution in the years service, so called. I served during that time in the NH Line in Colonel John Starks Regt. And Capt Reeds Company - William Dickey now of Hillsborough in the County and State aforesaid was a Sergeant in Capt Reeds Company. I knew him well he served through the entire year as a Sergeant.
James Shearer

State of New Hampshire
Hillsborough County SS July 20, 1832
Then James Shearer personally appearing made solemn oath that the above affidavit which was subscribed by him in my presence is just and true.
Before Me
Franklin Pierce Justice of the Peace

I certify that James Shearer who affixed his signature to the above affidavit is a reputable person and that his statement as a witness is entitled to entire credit.
Franklin Pierce Justice of the Peace
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State of New Hampshire [illegible] [illegible] July 9, 1832
I hereby certify that the before named Thatcher Bradford and Franklin Pierce are Justices of the Peace for our County of Hillsborough duly constituted and sworn and their signatures of said [illegible] in testimony whereof I have [illegible] of the Seal of the State
Ralph Metcalf [illegible]