Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 24424, David Hemenway, Mass.
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SERVICE
Mass

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Hemenway, David
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Hemmenway,
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Hemingway Polly

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NUMBER
W.24424
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Reported

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873
Massachusetts

Polly Hemenway, widow of David Hemenway who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Sergt. Corpl. & Private ["Mss" written above the word "served"]

Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 98. Dollars 16 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.

Certificate of Pension issued the 26 day of July 1848, and sent to 
G.S. Bulfinch
Boston
Mass

Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 56 Vol. 2
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I Paul Davis Town Clerk of Holden in the County of Worcester and State of Massachusetts do hereby certify that I have examined the Records in the Town of Holden and find as follows that David Hemenway Hubbardston & Polly Davis Holden were married May thirtieth Seventeen Hundred Eighty seven by John Child Just. [illegible]

I further 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 figures as follows "May 30th 1789"
Paul Davis Clerk of the Town of Holden

I Paul Davis above named depose and say that I hold the office of Town Clerk in the Town of Holden in the County and State aforesaid and that the above is a true abstract from the Record of said Holden with the exception above named as certified by me - Paul Davis Clerk of the Town of Holden
Holden April 14, 1840
Sworn  before me - Samuel Daman Justice of the Peace

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Worcester, ss.
I, Joseph G. Kendall, Clerk of Court of Common Pleas for said county of Worcester, do certify that Sammuel Damon, [illegible] above named, is a Justice of the peace in and for said county, and that his signature, as above appears, is in his own proper hand writing. In testimony whereof, I
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hereto put my name and affix the Seal of said Court at Worcester, this twentieth Day of April, in the year 1840.
Jos. G. Kendall Cler
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Commonwealth of Massachusetts

County of Worcester ss   On this twenty sith day of August in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred and forty, formally appeared before the Court of Probate for said County, Polly Hemenway a widow of Hubbardston in said County aged seventy six who being first duly sworn according to law, doth, on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provisions made by the act of Congress passed July 7, 1838 [illegible] an act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows.  That she is the widow of David Hemenway late of Heath in the County of Franklin in the Commonwealth aforesaid, who was a Sergeant in the army of the revolution and served as nearly as she is able to state as follows to wit.  Her said husband belonged to the town of Barre in said County where he went into the service and she belonged to the town of Holden in the same County, and although she had no personal knowledge of his revolutionary services 
yet she has heard him say once she verily believed that he served in the whole as much as four years.
   The first service of which she has any evidence was at Bennington in the year 1777 for about six weeks, in the
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Company of Captain Stockwell and regiment of Col Cushing as set forth in the deposition of [illegible] Hawes. But he verily believes he was in other service before this but she is wholly unable, or [illegible] to specify or prove it. 
The last service he was in, was [illegible] a three years or during war's [illegible], commencing in the year 1781 and terminating with the war. She has been unable to find any one who served with him, but she is satisfactorily informed that he went into the same company and Regiment with the other soldiers from Barre, [illegible] General Samuel Lee deceased, who was then known as "Samuel Lee 3d". General Lee has a pension under the act of 1832 and this declarant believes that this declaration and the papers in his care may indicate the company and regiment in which her said husband served. She has reason to believe, from hearsay, that he first went into the company of Capt. Webb in the Regiment of Col. Jackson; that he was afterwards transferred to other companies and regiments, probably Col. Nixon, as she has heard her husband speak of him. Her husband also spoke frequently of an officer by the name of William Hull and they named their first child after him. She understands that he was
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afterwards General William Hull. She has also heard her husband often speak of one Nelson who was paymaster, [illegible] was [illegible] get his pay. But for the evidence in her case, and of her husband's service, [illegible] must refer to the accompanying evidence to the papers in the case of General [illegible] and to the rolls in the war department. She will add that she has heard her husband speak of Col. Greaton, and he probally might have him in his regiment. She has no documentary evidence of her husbands services, through she distinctly remembers having seen his Sargeants warrant, which is now lost.

She further declares that she was married to the said David Hemenway at said Holden by Ensign John Childs, on the thirtieth day of May seventeen hundred and eighty seven that her husband  the aforesaid David Hemenway died on the ____ day of November in the year seventeen hundred and ninety six and that she has never been married since his death. That he was not married to him prior to his leaving the service but the marriage took place previous to the first day of January in the seventeen hundred and ninety four, to wit at the time and
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place above stated. 
Subscribed and sworn to the day and year first above written Poley Hemenway

[illegible] Barton Judge of Ms Court of Probate Judicial County of Worcester.
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WIDOW, &c.
File No. 24424
Polly Hemenway
Brid. of
David Hemenway
Sergt. Rev War.
Act: Feb 2nd 1848
Index:-Vol. A, Page 327
[Arrangement of 1870.]

[At top next to "Widow" is illegible, possibly "Regs"]
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Hemenway, David
Mass W24424

[handwriting from the other side is visible, including a circular stamp which is illegible]
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Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
[line]
Secretary's Office, [handwritten] Boston July 18th 1848 [end handwritten]

I hereby Certify, that [handwritten] at the date of the annexed attestation George Williams was a Justice of the Peace of the County of Worcester. [end handwritten]

in the said Commonwealth, duly commissioned and constituted; and that to [handwritten] his [end handwritten] acts and attestations, as such, full faith and credit are and ought to be given, in and out of Court.

[circular stamp with "The National Archives of the United States" around the inside edge]

In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto affixed the Seal of the Commonwealth, the date above written. 

[handwritten] Wm Tufts Deputy[end handwritten]
Secretary of the Commonwealth.
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P. Hemingway
AA
6827
Admitted
G.S. Bulfinch
Boston
Mass
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Hemenway, David
Mass W24424
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DECLARATION
In order to obtain the benefits of the act of Congress of 2d February, 1848, entitled, "An act making further provision for surviving Widows and Soldiers of the Revolution."

Commonwealth of Massachusetts, } SS.
Worcester County,
On this Eight day of July 1848 personally appeared before the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace, in and for the county aforesaid, 
Polly Hemingway
a resident of Templeton in the county of Worcester, M's aged Eighty four 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 2d February, 1848, granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary war. That she is the widow of David Hemingway who was a resident of Barre in said county, where he entered the ^Army and who was a private, corporal and sergeant in the Army of the Revolution and served about seven years on the Continental Establishment and is the identical person who drew a pension under the Act of 17th June, 1844, on account of the Revolutionary service of her late husband aforesaid, at the rate of ninety eight dollars and sixteen cents per annum. She further declares that she is still a widow. 
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written, } Before me, Polly Hemingway [ink smudged]
In presence of 
G Williams       Geo. Williams
Philena Davis
 Justice of the Peace.
I Certify, That the declarant is personally known to me, a widow and a pensioner, as she declares. 
G. Williams Justice of the Peace.

[circular stamp with "The National Archives of the United States" written around the edge]

Commonwealth of Massachusetts, }SS.
[blank] County,

I, [blank] Clerk of the [blank] Court, of the County and State aforesaid, do hereby certify that [blank] is a Justice of the Peace, in and for said County, duly commissioned and qualified; and that his signature, above written, is genuine.

Given under my hand, and the Seal of said Court, this [blank] day of [blank] 18[blank]
Clerk.
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[handwritten] Massachusetts. 5796
Polly Hemenway, [end handwritten] widow of [handwritten] David Hemenway, [end handwritten] who was a pensioner under the Act of [scribbled line] and who died in the [handwritten] year 1796- [end handwritten] of [handwritten] Worcester Co. [end handwritten] in the State of [handwritten] Masstts. [end handwritten] who was a [handwritten] private [end handwritten] in the [handwritten] compy [end handwritten] commanded by Captain [handwritten] Webb- [end handwritten] of the [handwritten] Regt- [end handwritten] commanded by [handwritten] Col. Jackson [end handwritten] in [crossed out: the] Masstt- [crossed out: line for] [handwritten] 2 years private. [end handwritten] 

Inscribed on the Roll of Massachusetts at the rate of 80 Dollars [scribbled line] Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
[Note "80" & the scribbled line were handwritten.]

Certificate of Pension issued the [handwritten] 16th [end handwritten] day of [handwritten]  September, 1848 [end handwritten] and sent to [handwritten] C. G. Prentiss. Worcester, Masstts. [end handwritten] 

[Word written over: Arrears] to the 4th of March, 1841 [Note: "4" & "March, 1841" were handwritten.]
[Crossed out: Semi-annual allowance ending]

$400.00
{Act July 7, 1838.}

Recorded By S. A. Elliot Clerk,
Book A Vol. 1 Page 96
[Note: "S. A. Elliot", "A", "1", & "96" were handritten]

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Letter to J. Wore 19. Oct. 184[?]  [illegible final number]
" to Hen. Loveler April 21. 184[?] [illegible final number]
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[illegible; possibly "Reported"]
Lt. to L. M. Stone
[illegible] 22, '45
L. M. Stone May 6th 1846
same May 29. 46
Lt. to L. M. Stone [illegible]
[illegible] 1846

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6827
Massachusetts
Polly Hemenway
widow of [handwritten] Dav. Hemingway [end handwritten]
who was a [handwritten] Private [end handwritten]
in the [handwritten] Revolution [end handwritten]

Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of
80 Dollars ----
Cents per annum, to commence on
the 4th day of March, 1843.
[Note: "80" & "----" were handwritten.]

Certificate of Pension issued the 25th day of April, 1843 [Note: "25th" & "April, 1843" were handwritten.] and sent to 
[handwritten] Samuel Swan Esq
Hubbardston
Mass [end handwritten]

[Acts of March 3, 1843.]
[handwritten] & June 14. 1844 [end handwritten] 
Recorded in book A
Vol 2. Page 31.
[Note: "A"; "2" & "31" were handwritten.]
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5796.
Massachusetts
Polly Hemenway [scribbled line]
Widow of [handwritten] David Hemenway [end handwritten]
who was a pensioner under the Act of [scribbled line] 
and who died in the [handwritten] year 1796 [scribbled line] [end handwritten] 
of [handwritten] Worcester ^Co [end handwritten] in the State of [handwritten] Mass [scribbled line] [end handwritten] 
who was a [handwritten] Ser. Cor. & Priv. [end handwritten] in the [handwritten] company [end handwritten] 
commanded by Captain [handwritten] Webb [scribbled line] [end handwritten] of the 
[handwritten] Regt. [end handwritten]  commanded by [handwritten] Col. Jackson [end handwritten] in 
the [handwritten] Mass [scribbled line] [end handwritten] line for [handwritten] 2 years [scribbled line] [end handwritten]

Inscribed on the Roll of [handwritten] Boston [scribbled line] [end handwritten] 
at the rate of 98 Dollars 16 [scribbled line] Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836. 
[Note: Above, both "98" & " 16" were handwritten]
[handwritten] Increased from $80.00 [end handwritten]

Certificate of Pension issued the [handwritten] 14th [end handwritten] day of [handwritten] Sept. 1846 [end handwritten] and [handwritten]  Sent to L. M. Stone, Boston, Mass. [scribbled line] [end handwritten]

Total amount, $490.80 [Note: "490.80" was handwritten]
[Act July 7, 1838.]

Recorded by [handwritten] D. Henry Wood [end handwritten] Clerk, 
Book D. Vol. 1 Page 75. [scribbled line] [Note: "D", "1" & "75" were handwritten]
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Rep.
2 [illegible] 1838
1843&44
Ma? [infinity symbol?]

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6827
Massachusetts.
[handwritten] Polly Hemenway [end handwritten] widow of [handwritten] David Hemen'y [end handwritten] who was a [handwritten] Sergt, Corpl, Pri. [end handwritten] in the [handwritten] Massachusetts Line. Husband died year 1796 [end handwritten]

Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of [handwritten] 98~ [end handwritten] Dollars [handwritten] 16 [scribbled line]  [end handwritten] Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843. 
[handwritten] Increased from $80.00/100 [end handwritten]

Certificate of Pension issued the [handwritten] 14th [end handwritten] day of [handwritten] Sept. 1846 [end handwritten] and sent to 
[handwritten] L. M. Stone, Esq. 
Boston, 
Mass. [end handwritten]

[Acts of March 3, 1843.]
[handwritten] June 17, 1844. [end handwritten]
recorded in Book A
Vol. 2 Page 31.
[Note: Above "A"; "2"; and "31" were handwritten]
D. H. Wood, Clk
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Sergeant 8 mo 15. 42.50
Corporal 12"              44.00
Private 3..15                11.44
[line drawn under "11.44"]
                                  $98.14
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[Embossed seal is affixed to page which covers the C in "Commonwealth.]
ommonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, [handwritten] Boston October 13 1843 [end handwritten]
I hereby Certify, that [handwritten] at the duty of the several attestations annexed. George Williams was a Justice of the Peace for the County of Worcester [end handwritten]

in the said Commonwealth, duly commissioned and constituted; and that to [handwritten] his [end handwritten] acts and attestations, as such, full faith and credit are and ought to be given, in and out of Court.

In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto affixed the 
Seal of the Commonwealth, the date above written.

John G Palfrey
Secretary of the Commonwealth
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Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Worcester County         SS.
Be it known that on this 15th Day of Oct. A.D. 1845. personally appeared before me the [illegible] George Williams, a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, duly qualified to administer oaths, Mrs. Polly Hemingway a resident of Hubbardston, in the County of Worcester, & Commonwealth aforesaid, aged 81 years, who being first duly sworn according to Law doth, on her oath, make the following. 
Supplementary Declaration [scribbled line]
In order to obtain an increase of her pension under the Laws of July 7th 1838. March 3rd. 1843. & June 17th 1844.
That she is the widow of David Hemingway who was a private, Sergeant, and Clerk, in the army of the Revolution and served as she has every reason to believe for more than 6 years, that for a portion of his said service she was placed she was placed upon the pension roll at the rate of Eighty Dollars per annum under the Laws above mentioned which as she understand is the campistation for 2 years service as private only; She now claims an increase of her said husbands pension on account of his services as Sergeant & Clerk, which office he  held as she has often heard him state for 2 years & awards. The following is the best narrative she can give of his service from her own recollection and the statements of those who served with him. 
He lived in Barre, Worcester County, Massachusetts, enlisted for 3 years in 1776 [illegible] I do not remember many of the officers he served under except I think one Capt. Stearnes's Company where he was promoted to a Sergeant & Served for a time, he mentioned
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Col Woods, Col Dike, Grant, Gratan and a Capt Sawyer often
He enlisted from Barre, Worcester County Massachusetts in 1780 or 81 for 3 years or during the war I believe in one [crossed out is illegible] Capt Allens Company and he stated [illegible] often his last enlistment he was again promoted to a Sergeant and continued in that grade to the end of the war, was Clerk in one Capt,, Houdanes Company a French office and I have no doubt from conversing with his companions in the Revolution that he served Sergeant & Clerk for 2 years and upwards

And in support of her said application she would respectfully offer to the accompanying affidavits and papers in support thereof. She further swears she has not intermarried but still continues a widow.
Witness
Asaph Browning Polly Hemingway
Geo Williams Justice of the Peace

Sworn to and subscribed before me on the day and year first above written, and I further testify that ^this applicant has been personally well known to me many years and from a thouraug examination of the facts relative to her husbands service I believe the above statement to be correct
Attest
Geo Williams Justice of the Peace
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Oct 6 1845

I Jonathan Davis of Stoddard, in the County of Cheshire, and State of New Hampshire, aged 79 years, on oath, testify and say that I well knew David Hemingway from Barre, in the County of Worcester, and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, my first acquaintance with said Hemingway was A.D. 1784 or 5, when he returned from ^the revolutionary war. The following was the reason why I became acquainted with said Hemingway, the [illegible] towers said Hemingway related while in the first 3 years service and also while he was Sergeant in a Capt Stearnes Company and I think the Col. name was Woods that he often mentioned, and in the last 3 years Hemingway always stated when I heard him converse about that he was Sergeant and promoted to Clerk, I think in Capt Haubang's Company, a French officer, which I am certain by the following circumstances generally narated by said Hemingway about the Revolutionary War.  1st. When Hemingway was out on duty he came across Capt Haudang with a lady - Capt Houdang said "Sargeant Hemingway how came you here, " "on duty Sir,"  Capt Houdang sliped his hand in his pocket and gave Hemingway a Silver Dollar said "Keep this to yourself,"  Hemingway let them pas off and he gave Hemingway may other presents and favours afterwards, one other story that I recollect, as  they were  marching by a Pond ^the froggs sang or peaped, [crossed out: Capt] Houdang  Said "halt, who tol you my name Houdang, Houdang - you no hol your tongs I give one very good plattoon" - ordered his Men to fire among them, - fired into the water but did not stop their - singing, Hemingway  often spoke of other officers that he was with by the names of Putman, Newhall, Everett, I think and am [illegible] certain the adjutants name was Marble  I cannot swear to the length of time said Hemingway served as Sergeant he stated and I always understood by others that warant him that ^he served for
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2 years and upwards according to the best of my knowledge and as near as I can recollect, and I never knew of any other David Hemingway from Barre or any adjoining Towns and I further am well acquainted with Polly Hemingway of Hubbardston that she is the Widow of David Hemingway and is a woman of truth and very poor. 
Jonathan Davis
Attest
Geo Williams Justice of the Peace

This Jonathan Davis above named a credible witness and to me well known personally appeared and made oath that the above affidavit was just and true to the best of his knowledge and belief
Before Me Geo Williams Justice of the Peace
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Barre Oct 7 1845
I Seth Smith of Barre in the county of Worcester & Commonwealth of Massachusetts aged 79 years on oath testify and say that I well knew David Hemingway from Barre in said county & Commonwealth aforesaid my first acquaintance with said Hemingway was before the Revolutionary War, when was a small boy, I think he enlisted into the War the last time in 1780 or. 81 my father was one of the men that hired said Hemingway (& he went from my fathers house) to enlist for 3 years or during the War, I think he went in one Capt. Allens Company he said when he returned he was promoted to a Sergeant some  after he left home and served in that grade during the remaining term he said he was Clerk in one Capt Haudanes Company [crossed out: some time]. a French officer when Said Hemingway returned from the Revolutionary War Said Hemingway  came to my fathers house ( I will remember) as my father was an officer in the Revolution) set his gun behind the door took his [illegible] box of said Seth  I have conquered the British and will give this to you, his name was upon it, I well remember, Hemingway always told to me and others in my [illegible] that he was Sergeant often his first promotion and I ^always understood by those that served with Said Hemingway that he was a Sergeant a long while

I cannot swear particularly as to the length of time said Hemingway served as Sergeant, my Self but I believe & always understood that he served that grade 2 years and upwards according to the best of my knowledge and as near as I can recollect, I never knew of any other David Hemingway  from Barre or any adjoining Town except the above as I always have resided in Barre since that time and I think I should ^have herd if their had been an other one
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further am well acquainted with Polly Hemingway of Hubbardston that she is the Widow of said David Hemingway and is a woman of Truth and very poor
Seth Smith
Attest  Aron Pond

Geo Williams  Justice of the Peace

Then Seth Smith the above named a Credible Witness and to me well known personally appeared and made oath that the above affidavit was just and true to the best of his knowledge and belief

Before me  Geo Williams Justice of the Peace
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Rutland Oct 7 1845

I Hezekiah Newton of Rutland in the County of Worcester and Commonwealth of Massachusetts aged 91 years on oath testify and say that I was a Soldier in the war of the Revolution , a pensioner am well know David Hemingway from Barre in the County of Worcester and Commonwealth of Massachusetts my first acquaintance with said Hemingway was in the Revolutionary was I believe in 1777 or 8 after the taking of Burgoyne's Army I was then appointed Clerk to the Commissary department soon after my promotion Said Hemingway was promoted to a Sergeant and served for a time in one Stearnes Company and I think Wood's regiment, Said David Hemingway came to draw provisions for his Company till I was promoted to Forage master in 1782 or 3 but am not able to name the officers that he served with as my servis did not [illegible] and further said David Hemingway served as Clerk in Capt. Haudane's Company a French officer as I well remember the Frogg story and said Hemingway was present and told the particulars while Capt. Haudane was marching by a Pond an hearing the Frogg [illegible] or sing, ordered his Company halt who tol you my name Haudane Haudane, you no [illegible] you Sung, I will give you one platoon, ordered his men to fire into the water they find, A made a great deal of sport than the whole army, I cannot swear particularly  as to the length of time said Hemingway served as Sergeant & Clerk, I am certain he served in that grade 2 years and upwards and I believe he served to the end of the Revolutionary War, I never knew of any other David Hemingway from Barre or any adjoining Town's except the above named and am very certain of that fact

Hezekiah (his X mark) Newton 

Attest George Williams Justice of the Peace
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Then Hezekiah Newtown the within a Credible witness and to me will know personally appeared and made oath that the within affidavitt was just and true to the best of his knowledge and belief

Before me  Geo Williams Justice of the Peace

A Pensioner, in served
was interviewed before the [illegible] was made
Geo Williams Justice of the Peace

NB Newton the affiant within named is now a pensioner under the Law  June 7 th 1832 at 420.06 per annum
Attest  Geo Williams Justice of the Peace
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Holden Oct 16 1845
I, James Davis of Holds in the County of  Worcester, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Aged 72 years on oath testify and say that I well knew David Hemingway of Barre, County of Worcester, Commonwealth aforesaid my first acquaintance with David Hemingway was 1785 or 6 after his return from the Revolutionary War, the following as the circumstances in the first 3 years underwent great hardships was promoted as Sergeant I think in one Capt Thomas's company the third year, the Col. name was Woods, or Grant Graten or Dike.  He served a time with one Capt. Sawyer.  I understood him, last in the last 3 years, said Hemingway stated always to me that others that was with him that he was promoted Sergeant again.  Soon after he left home, was clerk in one Capt. Haudane's Company a French officers as I well remember, as said Hemingway was out on duty he came across Capt. Haudane with a Lady.  Capt. Haudane said Sergeant Hemingway how came you here, on duly Sir.  Capt. Haudane slipped his hand in his pocket & gave said Hemingway a silver dollar said keep this to your self sir, Hemingway let him and Lady [ ] off, and he gave Hemingway many other presents afterwards.  He often mentioned other officers that he served with.  I believe by the names of Putnam, Allan, Grant Newhall Ashley & Symonds Blake & Everett were with Haudane and I am quite certain the adjutant's name was Marble, another story as Capt Haudane's Company was  marching by a Pond the Froggs sang out Haudane said halt who told you my name Haudane Haudane you no had your tongs [tongues].  I give you one very good plattoon he ordered his Company fire into the water.
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it did not stop their singing, I cannot swear as to the length of time said Hemingway served as Sergeant he stated and I always understood by others that was out with him that he served for 2 years and upwards according to the best of my Knowledge and as near as I can recollect, And I never knew of any other David Hemingway but the above from Barre or any adjoining Town and further am well acquainted with Polly Hemingway aged 81 years of Hubbardston that she is the widow of said David Hemingway and is a woman of truth and veracity and needy and Poor. 
James Davis

Attest, James C Davis
Geo Williams Justice of the Peace

Then James Davis within named a Credible witness and to me well known personally appeared and made oath that the above affidavit was just and true to the best of his knowledge and belief
Before me Geo Williams  Justice of Peace
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7326
Polly Hemenway
No 7326
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Mass.
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M 87. d 96 -
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Vol. 33. p 373 - receipt from Class-
3 years man,
Admd from Barre '81
2 yrs pri
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80$
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service as Sergt not sustd
no deduction
-
C.G. Prentiss
Worcester
Mass
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Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Worcester, ss.

I, Charles G. Prentiss, Register of the Court of Probate for the County of Worcester do certify, that Charles Chaffin, David Lee and Lyman Sibley are Justices of the Peace within and for said County, duly commissioned and qualified - and that their signatures to the papers hereto annexed are genuine. 

[To the left of the above paragraph, a round,  embossed seal is affixed to the page. "Court of Probate" is along its top. Center image is illegible as is the text at the bottom of the seal.]

In testimony whereof I do hereunto set my hand and affix the seal of said Court this fifth day of May, one thousand, eight hundred and forty.
Chas. G. Prentiss, Register
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I James Davis of Holden in the County of
Worcester and Commonwealth of Massachusetts being sixty nine years of age, do depose and say that I am brother to Polly Hemenway widow of  David Hemenway who deceased about forty years ago. I had heard him tell a great deal about his being in the Revolutionary war, and my belief is that he served to the end of it. He used to tell of serving under Lieutenant, of [illegible] Captain Holden, but I do not know in what company or
Regiment he served. He was killed by the fall of a tree, and my sister, his widow, has never been married since his death.
James Davis

Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Worcester ss. August 27, 1840.  I am to by said deponent who is a man of truth
Refer [illegible],
---
[illegible] Raston  Judge of Probate for said County
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I Stephen Thompson of Heath in the County of Franklin & Commonwealth of Massachusetts being seventy six years of age, do testify and say the I was well acquainted with David Hemenway,
deceased, while he lived in this town, and that he
died here more than forty years ago. I lived near neighbour to him, I followed him to the grave
and carried his family in my sleigh and saw him buried, his death was occasioned by a tree falling upon him
Stephen Thompson
Heath May 26th 1840

Franklin ss Heath May 26th 1840 personally appeared Stephen Thompson above named and made solemn oath that the above deposition by him subscribed is true 
before me John Hastings Justice of the Peace

May 26 1840 I hereby certify that for many years I have been acquainted with the above named Stephen Thompson and that he is a man of truth and veracity
John Hastings Jr Justice of the Peace
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Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Franklin ss. I Elijah Alvord, Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for the County of Franklin, do hereby testify that John Hastings Jr. is a Justice of the Peace for the said County of Franklin duly commissioned qualified and that his several signatures to the two annexed depositions are genuine.

In testimony whereof I hereunto set my hand and affix the seal of said Court at Greenfield, this thirtieth day of may in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty.
E. Alvord Clerk
[To left of the above paragraph is an embossed, circular seal that is illegible.]
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I Hugh Maxwell of Heath County of Franklin
& Commonwealth of Massachusetts being seventy years of age do testify and say that I was well acquainted with David Hemenway deceased while he lived in this town and that he died here and I saw him buried and assisted in his burial more than forty years ago
Hugh Maxwell

Franklin ss Heath May 29th 1840 personally appeared Hugh Maxwell signer to the above deposition and made solemn oath that same is true
before me John Hastings Jr Justice of the Peace

Heath May 29th 1840 I hereby certify that I
have for many years been acquainted with
Hugh Maxwell above named and that he is a
man of truth and veracity
John Hastings of Jr Justice of the Peace
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Holden Apr 14 1840
I Lyddia Spring aged Seventy years - depose
and say that my Sister Polly Davis was Born in Holden Mass,, and married" David Hemmenway of Hubbardston in May Seventeen hundred Eighty seven I was present at the wedding which was at my fathers house
in Holden -
Lydia Spring

State of Massachusetts
Worcester ss Apr 14th 1840
The Lyddia Spring above named Personally apeared and made oath that the foregoing affadavat by her subscribed is true-
Charles Chaffin Justice Peace

I certify that I am personally acquainted with Lyddia Spring and she is a person whose credibility may be relied on
Charles Chaffin Justice Peace
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Worcester ss Apr 14 1840
I James Davis being Sixty Eight years old " depose and say that my sister Polly Davis was married to David Hemmenway of Hubbardston in May Seventeen Hundred & Eighty seven,, at Holden Massachusetts.
James Davis

State of Massachusetts
Worcester ss. Apr. 14th 1840
Then James Davis above named personally appeared and made oath that the foregoing affadavit by him subscribed is true
Charles Chaffin Justice Peace

I certify that James Davis above named is a person whom,, I have been personally
acquainted with for several years and his
testimony,, is to be relied on--
Charles Chaffin Justice Peace
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Extracts from town Records Barre Massachusetts
"Article 2d. To see in what way or manner the town will raise Eighteen Continental Soldiers to serve in the Army of the United States of America for three years, or during the war with great Brittain, it being a Quota of men sent for from
this town by an order of the General Court of this Commonwealth of December 2d 1780, or to act any thing relative thereto agreeable to the aforesaid order of Court."
"Dated at Barre December 30th, 1780."

The meeting was held on the 8th day of January 1781 and adjourned to the 18th instant.
"January 18th, 1781 The town met on adjournment, and voted to Class the town in order to raise 18 Continental Soldiers. Voted to choose a Committee of 18 men, and that the Committee shall only one of them be in a Class, and chose the following persons committee, viz.: Ebenezer Rice, Benjamin Nye, Moses
Smith, Nathl Jenerson, Wm. Henry, Andrew Parker, Asa Hapgood, Richard Mills, Joseph Farrar, Carlis Hinds, John Caldwell Jr ^Captain John Black, Benjamin Lee, Josiah Whiting Timothy Hastings, Ebenezer Chipman, John Black, Benjamin Robinson. Meeting was adjourned to April 9th. 1781"
"Barre April 9th. 1781  The town met on adjournment & proceeded to business viz to call on the Classes for the return of eighteen Continental men, that being said towns Quota of men, by the order or Resolve of the General Court of December 2, 1780"
"The returns made by the heads of the several Classes are as follows viz.

Class No. 1, Cyrus Edson
"  " 2 Elisha Robinson
"  " 3 David Heminway
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Class No. 4 Cushman Edson
"   "   5 James Stevenson
"   "   6 Silas Smith
"   "   7 Titus Homan
"   "   8 Jonathan Childs
"   "   9 Samuel Lee 3d
"   "   10 Josiah Bacon
"   "   11 Adam Henry
"   "   12 David Perry
"   "   13 Joseph Barrows
"   "   14 Cornelus Callehorn
"   "   15 John Miriam
"   "   16 Jeremiah Tobe
"   "   17 Dan Hawes Jr.
"   "   18 Israel Hill

Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Worcester County ss. March 23d. 1840  I, Lyman Sibley testify and say that I hold the office of Town Clerk of Barre, in the County and Commonwealth aforesaid, and that the foregoing are extracts from the Records of said town, and that they are a true Copy of the Records.
Lyman Sibley

Worcester ss April 6th. 1840 Personally appeared the above named Lyman Sibley and made oath to the truth of the facts above subscribed by him

Before me David Lee Just. Peace
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I Jason Hawes, of Barre in the County of Worcester and Commonwealth of Massachusetts being of the age of Eighty one years and a Revolutionary Pensioner of the United States, do testify and say that, during the Revolutionary War I was well acquainted with David Heminway who was then a resident of said Barre, and that said David Heminway went into the service of the War in July or August in the year 1777, he went to Bennington and served six weeks, at that time, I was with him most of the time, our Captain's name was Stockwell, our Lieut was Adam Henry, and we were in Col. Job Cushing's Regiment.   In the year 1781 said David Heminway enlisted into the service for three years or during the War
with Great Brittan, and whether or not he served that term of time I cannot state, but a brother of mine went with him and he served this full term of three years, the officers under whom he served I do not know. I am inclined to believe that said Heminway served the full term of three year.
Barre April 6th 1840    Jason Harris

Worcester ss. April 6th. 1840 Personally appeared the above named Jason Hawes and made oath that the facts above subscribed by him are true
Before me Lyman Sibley Jus. Peace

I certify that for many years I have been acquainted with the above named Jason Hawes and that he is a man of truth and veracity 
Lyman Sibley Just. Peace
April 6th. 1840
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I, Seth Smith of Barre in the County of Worcester and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, being of the age of seventy three years, testify and say that when I was a young man I was well acquainted with David Heminway, then a resident of said Barre, said David Heminway during the Revolutionary ^war went in to the service, and as near as I can recollect went South & I believe went to West Point, and served three Months, I do not recollect in what year, nor under what officer he served. In the year 1781 he enlisted into the service for three years or during the War with Great Britain, and when he left town he went from my father's house, and when he returned, it was on Sunday, he came directly to my father's house. I will recollect that he made a present of his Cartridge Box to me, he was absent, as war as I can recollect, three years, I do not know under whom he served, or the names of any of his officers.
Barre Mass. April 4th, 1840 Seth Smith

Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Worcester County ss - On the 4th day of April 1840 then personally appeared the above - named Seth Smith and made oath that the facts above subscribed by him are true 
Before me Lyman Sibley Jus. Peace

I hereby Certify that for many years past I have been acquainted with the above named Seth Smith and that, to my best knowledge he sustains a reputable character for truth and veracity
Barre April 4th, 1840 Lyman Sibley
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Polly Hemenway
Act 3d March, 1843, 
& 14 June, 1844,

Act 43. 71 41
[crossed out: 40 95]

Adend: $80 per ann:

Samuel Swan, Esq.
Hubbardston,
Massachusetts.
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COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS.

WORCESTER COUNTY, ss.  On this [handwritten] twenty sixth [end handwritten] day of [handwritten] March [end handwritten] A. D. 1845 ["five was handwritten] personally appeared before the subscriber, one of the Justices of the Peace, within and for the County of Worcester, [handwritten] Polly Hemmenway [end handwritten] a resident of [handwritten] Hubbardston [end handwritten] in said County, aged [handwritten] Eighty [end handwritten] 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 3d of March, 1843, granting pensions to Widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War.

That she is the widow of [handwritten] David Hemmenway, deceased, [end handwritten] 
who was a [handwritten] Private in the Army of the Revolution, that she received a Pension
under the Act of July 7. 1838 upon her certificate for five years, all at one time and at the same time her certificate of a Pension was given up to the Agent of the United States for paying Pensions in Boston and has drawn no pension money in March [illegible],1841, after receiving
her pension as above she went to visit her daughter in Lancaster, State of New Hampshire, and remained there without drawing her pension under the Act of Congress passed on the 3d of March, 1843 not knowing that she could
have so done untill she returned to said Hubbardston on the 15th of March 1845. For further evidence of her losing ^[illegible] to her pension under the act of March 3d 1843 under the Act of June 17, 1844 she would refer to the
Documentary evidence and her Certificate in the War Department, [end handwritten] and that she received a pension under the act of July 7, 1838, of $80,00 [number was handwritten] per annum.
She further declares that she is still a Widow. [handwritten] Polly Hemmenway [end handwritten]

Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written, before me;--and I certify that the said [handwritten] Polly Hemmenway [end handwritten] is personally known to me.

[handwritten] Samuel Swan [end handwritten] Justice of the Peace.
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COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS.

WORCESTER, ss. 

I, [handwritten] ^Joseph G. Kendall, Clerk of the Judicial Courts for the County of [end handwritten] [crossed out: Charles G. Prentiss, Register of the Court of Probate for the County of] Worcester, do certify that [handwritten] Samuel Swan Esquire, -- [end handwritten] is a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, duly commissioned and qualified, and that his signature to the foregoing certificate is genuine.


In testimony whereof, I do hereunto set my hand and the seal of said ^County, [crossed out: Court] this [handwritten] twenty eighth - [end handwritten] day of [handwritten] March, - [end handwritten] one thousand eight hundred and forty-five [note: "five" was handwritten]

Jos G Kendall, Cler. [crossed out: Register]
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Boston 10th Feby. 1846

Sir,
In reply to your letter of 22d November I herewith enclose the affidavit of Maj. Aa. Brooks showing that Capt. Stearns belonged to Petersham, which adjoins Barre, and that his compy was composed of men from both towns. This evidence with that forwarded before will, I trust, be sufficient to establish the identity of this service beyond question. 

In regard to the last 3 years service I would beg leave to state that since your letter was received I have made search upon the books of Col. H. Jacksons Regt in my possession and there find the following.-

On "Pay Roll of Capt Henlys Compy in the late 7th Mass. Regt for the year 1781 contained" the name of "David Hemingway, private, commenced 19th Jany, 1781.- 11 mos. 13 dys. @ 6.60 = $76.20/90th" - Also upon "Pay Roll of the late 9th Mass. Regt. for the year 1782, contained" same name as "Private from 1. Jany. 82. to 1 Sept. 82. - 8 mos @ $ 6.66 & from 1. Sept. '82 as Corpl. 4 mos @ 7.33 $82.60" The continuation of the service for the year '83. it is hoped will be found upon the records of the Dept. as ^the books end here in 82. This evidence was
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not known of at the time of my former communication or it would then have been forwarded. It will be observed the date of enlistment agrees with the secretarys certificate heretofore forwarded into one day & it is supposed he was promoted from Corpl to Sgt in '83, but as the Dept have copies of the book [crossed out is illegible] ^within referred to the case is respectfully submitted. 

I am, very respy,
Your obt svt
L. M. Stone
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[Upper left hand corner of page: Embossed seal which is illegible over black, partially illegible coat of arms for Massachusetts]

Commonwealth  of Massachusetts. 

Secretary's Office, Boston;
May 27, 1845 [note: except for the "18" the date was handwritten]

I hereby Certify, That, from an examination of the Books and Documents, relating to the Military Services in the War of the Revolution, which remain in this Department, it appears that [handwritten] the name of David Hemingway is borne as private upon a muster roll of Captn. Manasseh Sawyer's Compy in Col. Nicholas Dikes' regt taken for the months of Decr 1776 and Jany & Feby 1777:- the residence of said Hemingway and several others whose names are placed in succession, is omitted, but nearly all the other members of the company belonged to the county of Worcester;- Upon a pay roll of Captn Ephraim Stearns,[an asterisk was added next to this name in pencil(?)] Col. Ezra Woods, as sergeant from May 27, 1778 to Jany 31, 1779, including allowance for 200 miles travel ^8 mos, 15 days: there is nothing upon this roll to indicate the residence of officers or men, but no other person of the same name than the above and hereinafter described, is found upon any of the rolls in this office. The name of David Hemingway is further found as a private of Barre, upon the three following documents, viz: on a descriptive list as belonging to [end handwritten]

[Left margin, handwritten perpendicular to the rest of the page's text.}

*Aaron Brooks [illegible] found w/in the rolls of Capt Stearns which is [illegible] serve as sergeant in that company
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[handwritten]
Capt. Allens' Compy in Col. Grouts regt enlisted Jany. 20, 1781 for 3 years;- on a receipt dated at Barre, the same [illegible] and year for the bounty of $100 paid to him for [illegible] in the Continental Army for the term of 3 years; [illegible] return of men hired by that town for the above service [illegible] the selectmen. It further appears that at least [illegible] 
this service was actually performed by him, as the [illegible] records show that the State Bounty of $50 was paid on account of it, on the production of the proper vouchers.
[end handwritten]

And I further Certify, That, before search made for evidence of said facts, the application hereto annexed was filed in this Office, in the form in which the same now appears; that the search was made by myself and my clerks alone; and that said application, and the certificate above set forth, contain all the facts and circumstances within my knowledge, pertaining to the case.

In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto affixed the Seal of the Commonwealth, the date above written.

[handwritten] John G Palfrey [end handwritten]
Secretary of the Commonwealth
[handwritten] x [ end handwritten]
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APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATE OF REVOLUTIONARY SERVICES MADE BY THE ^WIDOW OF PARTY WHO RENDERED THE SERVICE.

[Embossed seal; illegible; by name of applicant]

[handwritten] Polly Hemingway [end handwritten]  State of [handwritten]  Massachusetts [end handwritten] 

County of [handwritten] Worcester [end handwritten]  Town of [handwritten] Hubbardston [end handwritten] 

The Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts is hereby requested to furnish evidence from the Rolls in his office, of [crossed out: my] ^the service ^of my husband in the war of the Revolution, [handwritten] David Heminway [end handwritten]

[written over: I] [handwritten] He [end handwritten] enlisted from the town of [handwritten]  Barre [end handwritten] in the County of [handwritten] Worcester [end handwritten] and State of [handwritten]  Massachusetts [end handwritten] [crossed out: in the year 17] as a [handwritten] Private [end handwritten] 

[crossed out: in the Company commanded by Captain in Regiment and I served as follows * [illegible]: [end crossed out]

[handwritten] 
I think that he served about one year as the clerk or the Sergeant of a Company
[end handwritten]

[Three hand-drawn lines, perpendicular to text]

[Printed line near bottom of page]
*Here describe as fully as may be, the length of service, the rank &c. of the claimant, of the capacity in which he served, and all other particulars known.
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[Above text at right margin, handwritten] 1132

I am now [handwritten] 80 [end handwritten] years old, and my memory does not enable me to state my services more fully than above stated.

[Crossed out] And I do hereby constitute [no handwritten text; left blank] of [no handwritten text; left blank] my Attorney in the premises.

WITNESS my hand, this [handwritten] twenty-ninth [end handwritten] day of [handwritten] March [end handwritten] A. D. 1845 [Number 5 was handwritten]

[handwritten]
Geo Williams [illegible]
[crossed out: by] Polly Hemigway
[end handwritten]

Signed by said [handwritten] George William Attorney of Polly Hemmenway [end handwritten] in my presence,

[handwritten] Wm Tufts [end handwritten]
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE.
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Increase
Polly Hemenway
widow of David
Mass
Act of July 1838

[illegible]
8 mo. 15. day Sagt. $42.50
12 "                Corpl   44.00
3 " 15 "           Pri.    11.66
[Line drawn under 11.66 from the above]
$ 98.16

Deduct what has been paid
at the rate of $80.00 per ann

[illegible] acts 3 March 1843 [illegible]
17 June 1844
$98.16 per an

Deducting what has been
paid at the rate of $80.00 per ann

L. M. Stone
Boston
Mass
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Pension Office
Septem 1846

Sir,

[Crossed out:  Before the claim of Tamasia Dolloff can be continued she must produce satisfactory testimony from]
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Boston. 3d Sept. 1846.

Sir.

In reply to your letter of 22d ulto in the case of Polly Hemingway, widow of David. I have to state that the certificate to which you allude was surrendered to the Pension Agent at the time Mrs. H. received the amount due her under the law of 1843 and is now on file in the 3d auditors office with the Agents accounts for yr ending 20th June 45. 

I am, very respy,
Your obt Svt
L. M. Stone

[Bottom of page; left side]
J. L. Edwards Esqr
Comr of Pensions
Washington
D.C.
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Pension Office
May 29. 1846.

Sir,

In reply to your letter of the 20th [illegible] I have to inform you, that the copy of Col. Jacksons pay roll made by this office, related to the services of the commissioned and staff officers of his regiment, and of course affords no evidence of the service of David Hemenway. 

If these original rolls be exhibited to a court of record, any service as a non-commissioned officer credited to David Hemenway, on the rolls of Capt Henly's company in 1782, and 1783, that may be certified to by the Judge of said court, [illegible] be admitted as evidence in the case of his Widow Polly Hemenway. 

I am, Sir Very Rspy,
Your obt. Svt.
J L Edwards

[Bottom of page; left margin; under Edwards signature]
L. M. Stone. Esq.
Boston, Mass.
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Boston July 11th 1846.

This may certify that I have this day examined the original account books of Robert Williams Pay Master of Col. Henry Jackson Regt n the Army of the Revolution and find the following entries relating to the service of David Hemingway, to wit,

On [crossed out: a] "Pay Roll of Capt. Henly's Company in the late 9th Massts Regt for the year 1781." his name as a "private commencing "Jany 19th 1781." & paid for "11. mos. & 13. days" service at "6.60" per mo. amounting to "76.20/90ths"

Also upon a "Pay Roll of Captn Henlys Compy in the late 9th Massts Regt for the year 1782 as a "private" from "Jany 1 1782." [crossed out: to 1st Sept 1782] "8 mos." at 6.60 & from "1st Sept. 1782" as "Corporal" "4 mos" at 7.30 pr month amounting to "82.60"/90ths

Satisfactory evidence was produced to me of the genuineness of the book from which the above entries are copied

Willard Phillips
Judge of the Court of Probate for the County of Suffolk & State of Massachusetts the same being a court of record
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Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Secretary's Office, [handwritten] Boston July 14th 1846 [end handwritten]

I hereby Certify, [handwritten] That Willard Phillips was at the date of the annexed attestation Judge of the Court of Probate for the County of Suffolk, [end handwriting]

in the said Commonwealth, duly commissioned and constituted; and that to [handwritten] his [end handwritten] acts and attestations, as such, full faith and credit are and ought to be given, in and out of Court.

In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto affixed the
Seal of the Commonwealth, the date above written.

[handwritten] John C Palfrey [end handwritten]
Secretary of the Commonwealth.

[To left of the immediate above, is the seal as stated. Wording is illegible.]
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April 21. 1845.

Polly Hemmenway

March 2 1843.

[Circular ink stamp over the previous two lines.}
BOSTON 
MAR.
01
MASS.

[Just under circular ink stamp}
S

[Perpendicular to the above]

Hon. J. L. Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions
City of Washington
D.C. 

[In pencil under the immediate above]
Act 38 No - 5796
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Hubbardston March 26. 1845

Sir,
I send you an application for a Pension for the widow Polly Hemmenway, who [illegible] a pension under the Act of July 7, 1838. By being absent out of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and not knowing the Act of March 3. 1843 she did not draw a pension under the last act for one year, and if she can obtain that, as well as the five years [illegible] how [illegible] her, I wish your would grant her Certificates for that purpose. When her Certificates are granted [word crossed out with word underneath] wish you to send them to me, as I [illegible] [illegible] her Papers and she is living in Hubbardston, Co. of Worcester & State of Massachusetts. 
With respect  yours &c
Samuel Swan [illegible]

Hon. J. L. Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions.
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Oct. 27. 1845.

[Circular stamp]
BOSTON
OCT.
25
[Illegible]

[Perpendicular to Date & Stamp; handwritten]
Paid 30. [underlined]

[Under Stamp]
be
Polly Hemingway
for increase

[Perpendicular to above]
[Stamp]
PAID

[Next to stamp] 30

[Under "PAID" stamp]
J. L. Edwards Esqr.
Comr. of Pensions
Washington
D.C.
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[Stamp]
PAID

[Handwritten next to stamp]
30

[Handwritten]
J. L. Edwards Esqr
Comr of Pensions
Washington
D.C.
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Boston, 25th Oct. 1845.

Sir,

I have the honor to enclose herewith the application of Polly Hemingway for an increase of her pension under the laws of 1838 & 1843. 

I am very respy
your obt svt

L. M. Stone


[Bottom, left corner of page]
J. L. Edwards Esqr
Comr of Pensions
Washington
D.C.
Page 63

Vol 33 [?] 373

Hon. James L. Edwards
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Worcester August 27. 1840.

Sir,
I sent the application of Polly Hemenway for a Pension.
Please to send her certificate to
Your obedt servant,
Chas G. Prentiss

Hon. James L. Edwards
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Free Levi Lincoln
Number 2b Congress

James L. Edwards Esquire
Commissioner of Pensions
City of Washington
DC

[Perpendicular to above text]
W.
[illegible] 1841
Polly Hemmenway
Dav. Hemmenway
Mass
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Free Levi Lincoln
Number 2b Congress

James L. Edwards Esquire
Commissioner of Pensions
City of Washington
DC

[Perpendicular to above text]
W.
[illegible] 1841
Polly Hemmenway
Dav. Hemmenway
Mass
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Boston April 14 1841

James L Edwards Esq
Commissioner of Pensions

Sir
I am informed that Polly Heminway widow of David Heminway, late of Massachusetts, a Revolutionary Soldier, obtained a Pension some time the last year. By the laws of Massachusetts, she is entitle to Bounty Lands here, using the same, or like proof, as was exhibited to your Department. She is very poor, and it would also be very troublesome again to prepare her case for consultation, while it is understood that copies containing proof of the time of her Husbands service, [illegible] be viewed as satisfactory, at the Law office of this [illegible].  Ask you therefore be pleased to forward to my address such exhibits from the Department furnished [illegible], and of the records or Rolls on file, (if any) as shall manifest the claim upon which the Pension was granted [4 illegible words]
very respectfully
yours [2 illegible words]
Levi Lincoln
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May 23 46

[Perpendicular to the date}
Paid [underlined]

[illegible] Mass

Re Pay Roll
[illegible] Jackson, etc
[handwritten underline]

[Perpendicular to the above text]
J. L. Edwards Esqr.
Comr of Pensions
Washington
D.C.

[To the right of the above are two stamps]

PAID

[circular stamp]
BOSTON
20
MAY
MASS
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Boston, 20th May, 1846.

Sir.
In reply to your letter of the 6th inst. permit me respectfully to state that the the original pay rolls of Col. Jackson, alluded to in my letter of Feby 10th, one in the possession of the children of the late Robert Williams Esqr of this city who was Pay Master of the 9th Regt. - They decline to file them in the office of the Secy of State considering them as valuable relics of their Fathers services in the War. One of the books, however, and the one from which the extract relating to Hemingway service was taken, was forwarded to the Department on the 6th Decr 1844 in the case of the application of the Heirs of Mr. W. for an increase of pension under the law of 1832. the book was retained by the Dept at Dr. Crump's request a considerable time for the purpose of being copied & when returned to the children, they were informed by the M. C. to whose care it had been sent that copies were taken. Reference to the same would show Hemingway D have been a non commissioned officer for a portion of the last 3 years service. If necessary to forward the original book, again, it shall be done. - If not, be pleased
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to issue certificates for the increase already granted.

I am very respy
yr. obt svt
L. M. Stone

[bottom left corner of the page]
J. L. Edwards Esqr.
Comr of Pensions
Washington
D. C.
Page 71

PAID

[circular stamp above handwriting] 
20

J. L. Edwards Esqr
Comr of Pensions
Washington
D.C.
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July 18, 1846
[illegible]
Polly Hemingway
43-6827, Mass

[Circular stamp under above]
BOSTON
JUL
15

[Perpendicular to above]
Paid [underlined] - chg.
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Boston, 15th July 1846.

Sir,

I herewith return your letter of 29th May in the case of Polly, widow of David Hemingway, with the required certificate attached thereto. 

I am very respy
your obt svt

L. M. Stone

[Bottom left corner of page]
J. L. Edwards Esqr
Comr of Pensions
Washington
D.C.
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J. L. Edwards Esquire
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington

[Above and to right of first line above] FREE

[Written perpendicular to the above, L to R]

[illegible] Oct 17 1840
Mass
Polly Hemenway

[Faded circular stamp under the date mentioned above]
[Inside stamp along edge] Worcester [illegible]
[Middle of stamp] OCT [?]5
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Worcester, Mass. Oct. 14, 1840

Sir,
The pension certificate of Polly Hemenway under the act of 1838 has just been shown to me, with a request that the same be so rectified as to give the applicant, the pension of a Sargent, is now being only $80. per annum, the pension of a private. The applicant is confident that her husband served as a sargant, and unless the rolls disprove that fact, she respectfully asks a [illegible] of the evidence in her case. Please inform me what evidence the rolls furnish in her case, and whether a mistake has not been made in making out the certificate of the applicant as for the widow of a private when it should be that of a Sargent. 
Very respectfully yours
Ira M Benton
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Petersham July 3 1846 -

I Aaron Brooks of Petersham, in the county of Worcester and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, aged 83 years on oath, testify and say that I well knew Capt. Ephream Stearnes a Revolutionary officer from Petersham county of worcester and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and knew that he commanded a company in the Revolutionary war from Petersham, Barre, & other adjacent towns in worchester county - and knew that David Hemingway was a soldier in said company and [illegible] always understood that he served as a sergeant in said company - I cannot swear as particularly as to the length of time said Hemingway [illegible] as sergeant but always understood that he served in that grade for two years and upwards according to the best of my knowledge & as near as I can recollect. and was well acquainted with the above Hemingway - and never knew of any other David Hemingway from Barre or any adjoining town except the above and have resided in Petersham for more than 56 years.     [signed] Aaron Brooks
witness Wm. R. Clark
              Geo Williams
[illegible] Maj. Aaron Brooks the above named, a [illegible] witness and to me well known and always reputed to be a man of truth, personally [illegible] and made oath to that the above affidavit was just and [illegible] & the best of his knowledge and belief - Before me George Williams Justice of the Peace
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Commonwealth of Massachusetts. 

Secretary's Office, [handwritten] [illegible] February 4th 1844, [end handwritten]

I hereby Certify, That [handwritten] at the date of the annexed attestation George Williams was a Justice of the Peace for the County of Worcester, [hand-drawn flourish] [end handwritten]

in the said Commonwealth, duly commissioned and constituted; and that to [handwritten] his [end handwritten] acts and attestations, as such, full faith and credit are and ought to be given, in and out of Court.

In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto affixed the
Seal of the Commonwealth, the date above written.

[To the left of the above paragraph is a circular seal/stamp, the ink of which has faded.]

[handwritten] John G. Palfrey [end handwritten]
Secretary of the Commonwealth