Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 21155, Samuel French, N.H.
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(3-1776)
Service   Number
NH
French, Samuel
W21155
Tamson
B.L. Wt. 2378-100
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1734
New Hampshire Concord
Tamson French
widow of Samuel French
who served in the Revolutionary
war, as a private

Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 
80 Dollars

Cents per annum, to commence on
the 4th day of March, 1848.

Certificate of Pension issued the
2nd day of Sept. 1848
and sent to
Wm West. Concord NH

Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act
February 2, 1848, Page 71 Vol. 1

Reported
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Hopkinson [           ]
Tomson French [ ]
[         ]
and is a [         ]
James French
Enoch Eastman
Samuel French Husband of
Tamson French Died []
February the 6: 1797
Enoch French was born Febr
uary the 25: 1792
Samuel French was born Augu
st 31: 1793
Elizabeth French was born 
April 5: 1795

Enoch French Died
December 7th 1815
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THE NEW
TESTAMENT
OF OUR
LORD AND SAVIOUR
JESUS CHRIST,
TRANSLATED OUT OF THE 
ORIGINAL TONGUES;
AND WITH THE 
FORMER TRANSLATIONS
DILIGENTLY COMPARED AND REVISED
BY HIS MAJESTY'S SPECIAL COMMAND.

APPOINTED TO BE READ IN CHURCHES.

EDINBURGH:
Printed by MARK and CHARLES KERR, His Majesty's Primers.
MDCCXCIV.
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I, Elisebeth Eastman, a resident of Boscawen, in the county of Merrimack and State of New Hampshire, (wife of John Eastman) aged 45 years party
Depose and say that I am the third child, and youngest Daughter, (and only child now living) of Samuel French, late of Bradford, and Tamson French, widow, a resident of Boscawen in County aforesaid,  That my mother has always since my remembrance, stated that she was married in the fall of the year in 1790.
And further testify, that I have had two Brothers (Enoch and Samuel,) that according to my Mothers statement and the records kept in my Mothers Bible, my Brother Enoch was Born in Feby AD 1792. That she was married several months more than a year before her first child (Enoch) was Born.
And further testify and say that the original Bible, leaf attached to this affidavit, with the Family Record thereon, was taken from my Mothers Family Bible, which has been in the Family, ever since my first recollection of any Book.  And further testify that the original Family record is the hand writing of my Grand Father
And further testify that I saw the Bible leaf annexed to this affidavit, taken from the Family Bible of Tamson French, widow of Samuel French, Decd, late of Bradford in said County who has made (I am informed) application for a pension, which is now before the war Department. -- Elisabeth Eastman

State of New Hampshire
Merrimack ss} August 5th 1840.  Then the above named Elisabeth Eastman, personally appeared and made oath, that the above affidavit by her subscribed is true. --
Before me, Wm West Just. of the Peace
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I certify that the within named Elizabeth 
Eastman, who has signed and sworn to the within
affidavit is a credible Person whose statements are 
entitled to full credit.
Wm Henry [       ]
I further certify that the annex?  Family record was
taken from the Family Bible of the mother named ?
Tamson French in my presence
Wm Henry [   ]
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Samuel French
w. 2378
Elisha Morrill esq
Concord
N. H.
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State of New-Hampshire.
Office of Secretary of State.

I, Thomas P. Treadwell, Secretary of State aforesaid, do hereby certify, that Jeremiah Kimball is an acting Justice of the Peace, in and for the County of Merrimack duly Commissioned and qualified. His Commission was dated on the 14th day of June 1842 and will expire on the 14th day of June 1847 and his signature to the annexed instrument is genuine.

Given under my hand and the Seal of the State, this 23 day of November 1845. 

Thomas P. Treadwell Secretary of State
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Know all men by these presents that I
Elizabeth Eastman of Boscawen County of Merrimack 
and State of New Hampshire daughter and onin
Samuel French deceased late a soldier of the New Hampshire
inforce line in the Revolutionary War do appoint
Elisha Morrill of Concord State and County aforesaid
my attorney for me and in my name and to
my use to demand recover and receive of the
United States the Bounty Land Warrant
due me as heir of my late father, And I
further authorize Elisha Morrell my said attorney
to surrender said Land Warrant to the Commissioner
of the General Land Office and to receive the
Land Scrip deed thereon and sufficient
discharges for the same for me and in my name
to execute and debts, and to do all other things
concerning the premises as fully in every respect
as I my self could if personally present, hereby
ratifying whatever my said attorney all lawfully do or
cause to be done by virtue of these presents,
In witness whereof I have hereunto set
my hand and seal the twenty fourth
day of November A.D. 1845.
Signed Sealed & delivered in present.
beth Eastman
Jeremiah Kimball
State of New Hampshire Mormack ┃ Nov 24 1845.
the said Elizabeth Eastman acknowledged the above instruc
ment to be her free act and deed Before me, Jeremiah Kimester
a
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Tamson French
wid: of Samuel.
ach  w/ Paly 1838
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STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
Office of the Secretary of State.

I Josiah Stevens Secretary  of the State aforesaid, do hereby certify
that Hamilton E Perkins an acting Justice of the Peace in 
and for the county of Merrimack duly Commissioned and qualified; that
his Commission was dated on the twenty seventh  
day of June 1835 
and will expire on the twenty seventh day of June 1840 and that
his signature to the annexed instrument is genuine.

Given under my hand and the Seal of said State this twelfth day of
June 1840

Josiah Stevens  Secretary of State.
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State of New Hampshire
Merrimack { ss.{ Town Clerk's Office} Hopkinton N.H.
June 8th 1840
I Thomas Burnham of Hopkinton in the county of Merrimack and state aforesaid
Depose an say that I hold the office of Town Clerk, of Hopkinton aforesaid.
That I have the records of said Town of Hopkinton in my possession.  That I have examined the records of said Town of Hopkinton, and cannot find any record in said Town records, of the marriage of Samuel French and Tamson Eastman.
1st That, I have held the Office of Town Clerk of Hopkinton aforesaid, from the 8th day of March 1836, to May 1840, the present time.
2d = That, I have examined the records of said Town of Hopkinton from AD. 1757 to May 1840, the Present Time.
3d = That the records do not afford any evidence of the marriage in question, at the designated period, or at any other, prior to 1820, on up to the present time;
4th That the records do not recognise; them as husband and wife 
that the Births of their children, are not recorded on said Town records.
5th That the records do not appear regular and full, and do not, raise the least presumption against an alleged marriage, within the Town of Hopkinton, which is not found thereon.
Thomas Burnham { Clerk of Hopkinton
Warranty ss} Sworn to and subscribed the day and year last above written.  Before me. H. E. Perkins
Justice of the Peace
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State of New Hampshire
Office of Secretary of State

I Josiah Stevens, Jr Secretary of the State foresaid hereby certify that Henry B. Chase is an acting Justice of the Peace in and for the county of Merrimack duly Commissioned and qualified; that his Commission was dated on tghe Sixth day of August 1838 and will expire on the Sixth day of August 1843 and that his signature on the annexed instrument is genuine.
Given under my hand and the Seal of said State this 29 day of April 1840
Josiah Stevens
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Concord NH
State of New Hampshire
Merrimack Ss April 28 1840
I John Eastman, a resident of Boscawen, in the County and State aforesaid, of lawful age, testify that I have known and been acquainted with Tamson French, a resident of Boscawen, in the County and State aforesaid, and widow of Samuel French, her husband, for many years past, and know that the above named Tamson French has never married since the death of her above named husband, and still remains a widow.
John Eastman
H. B. Chase, Justice Peace.
I certify that the above named John Eastman, is a creditable person, whose statements are entitled to full credit.
H. B. Chase, Justice Peace.
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State of New Hampshire.
Office of Secretary of State.
I Josiah Stevens Jr. Secretary of the State aforesaid, do hereby certify that Thomas Barnham is an acting Justice of the Peace in and for the county of Merrimack duly Commissioned and qualified; that his Commission was dated on the fifteenth day of June 1835 and will expire on the fifteenth day of June 1840 and that his signature to the annexed instrument is genuine.
Given under my hand and the Seal of said State this 29gth day of April 1840
Josiah Stevens Jr Secretary
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I Samuel Eastman of Boscawen in the County of Merrimack and State of New Hampshire aged seventy years depose and say that I was born and resided in Hopkinton in the County and State aforesaid the greater part of the time until I was ninety years of age and that I lived in the neighborhood of Samuel French and Tamson Eastman, and was well acquainted with both of them, and that sometime in the year 1790 I should think in the month of November the said Samuel French & Tamson Eastman were married in the said Hopkinton by the Rev. Jacob Crain at the house of her father Enoch Eastman, I further depose and say that I was present and witnessed the solemnization of said marriage.
Samuel Eastman
State of New Hampshire
Merrimack Ss. April 27, 1840 Then personally appeared the above named Samuel Eastman and swore oath that the above affidavit by him subscribed is true.
Before me
Thomas Brunham Justice of the Peace
The above named Samuel Eastman is a person of truth and veracity and his testimony for credibility may be relied upon.
Thomas Brunham Justice of the Peace
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I Samuel Eastman of Hopkinton in the County of Merrimack and State of New Hampshire aged seventy nine years, depose and say that I am the brother of Tamson French, and that Samuel French was married to my sister Tamson Eastman at my Father's house in said Hopkinton by the Rev. Jacob Crain I being present and witnessing the solemnization of said marriage, which said wedding to the best of my recollection in the year 1790 or 1791.  Their oldest son if living would have now been forty eight years old.
Samuel Eastman
His Mark
State of New Hampshire Merrimack Ss.  April 27, 1840 Then personally appearing the above named Samuel Eastman and swore oath that the above affidavit by him subscribed is true
Before me
Thomas Burnham Justice of the Peace
Hopkinton April 27, 1840, I hereby certify that the above named Samuel Eastman is a man of truth and veracity and his testimony for credibility may be relied upon.
Thomas Burnham Justice of the Peace
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State of New Hampshire
Office of Secretary of State.

I Josiah Stevens, Jr. Secretary of the State aforesaid do hereby certify that John Smith is an acting Justice of the Peace in and for the county of Merrimack duly Commissioned and qualified; that his Commission was dated on the Sixth day of August 1838 and will expire on the Sixth day of August 1843 and that his signature to the annexed instrument is genuine.
Given under my hand and the Seal of said State this 26th day of May 1840
Josiah Stevens Jr. Secretary of State
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I Humphrey Jackman Esquire, a resident of Bradford in the county of Merrimack and State of New Hampshire, aged 78 years. Depose and say, that I ewas one of the selectmen of said town of Bradord for the year AD 1797 to 1798 - and further testify that I was well acquainted with Samuel French, there a resident, of said Bradford, and also was well acquainted with said French's wife - whose name before she was married to said French was, Tamson Eastman, who is now said French's widow, a resident of Boscawen in said County of Merrimack.  and further testify that the above name, Samuel French Died at said Bradford, in the year 1797 or 1798, that said French at the time of his death was illegible by said Town, that I was at his funeral and saw him after Death.
Humphrey Jackman
State of New Hampshire
Merrimack Ss.  May 25th 1840.
Personally appeared the above named Humphrey Jackman and made oath that the above affidavit by him subscribed is true.
Before me
John Smith Justice of the Peace
I certify that the above named Humphrey Jackman is a credible Person whose Statements are entitled to full credit in and illegible of County
John Smith Justice of the Peace
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A Roll of the men named for Canada belonging to Col Josiah Bartlett Regiment Illegible & said by me as full illegible illegible
David Quimby Capt
Jacob Webster 1 Lieut
John Eastman 2 Lieut
 Ezekiel Gile Ensign
Samuel French Private, Bounty advance Wages L 9.18 Billeting 6.8
August 10th 1776 I the Subscriber agreeable to illegible illegible of the illegible & illegible have mustered the within named persons Soldiers gone in Col. Joshua Wingate Regiment to Canada & paid them the several & illegible sums set against their names in this And they all being good able bodied & illegible
Samuel Philbrick illegible illegible
State of New Hampshire
Illegible of State office Feb 18 1840
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true extract from the original hand now in this office.  In illegible whereof I have annexed the List of said State
Josiah Stevens Jr. Just of Peace
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Received of B. G. More Nichols Muster
Master the within named Rurity
three mencepted which was Edward
from Robert Jenney & John Hanson which
was forwarded to the Continental
Army
Beze Howe Leut
Archerst 1781
State of New Hampshire
offer of Sec of State
March 2 1840
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a
time that from the original
now in this Office and that on the son
nemishcraft these are the names of two
hundred & ten men amongst which
that of
Samuel French
In testimony of the foregoing I have
hereunto affixed the Seal of said State
Jonah Stevens
Sac of State
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STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE.
OFFICE OF SECRETARY OF STATE.
I Josiah Stevens Jr Secretary of the State aforesaid, do hereby certify
that Horace Chase is an acting Judge of the Court of Probate
in and for the County of Merrimack duly Commissioned and qualified; that
his Commission was dated on the Eighth day of January 1833
and will expire on the fourteenth day of December 1851 and that
his signature to the annexed instrument is genuine.
Given under my hand and the Seal of said State this
29th day of [illegible]
1840
Josiah Stevens Secretary of State
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Declaration
In order to obtain the bounty of the Act of Congress of the 7th July, 1838 entitled "an Act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows."
State of New Hampshire
Merrimack Ss.
On this Twenty eighth day of April 1840.  Personally appeared before me Horace Chase, Judge of the Court of Probates now sitting in and for the County of Merrimack and State  aforesaid, Tamson French, a resident of Boscawen in the County and State aforesaid.  Aged 73 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 pension made by the Act of Congress, passed July 7th 1838, entitled "An Act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows"
That she is the widow of Samuel French, who was a private in the Army of the Revolution, That according to her best knowledge and belief he served more than five years in the Revolutionary War.
The he enlisted and was mustered in August 1776 by Samuel P. Rillenick Muster Warden and illegible and served under Capt. Quimby, Lieut. Webster, Ensign Gile in Col. Wingate's Regiment more than twelve months, and marched for Concord in the New Hampshire line.
That he enlisted at Hopkinton under Moses Nichols Muster Warden from Amherst N.H. 1781 for one year, and marched to Amherst N.H. and put under Lieut. Ben How to form the Continental Army.
That she has no documentary evidence of his illegible, illegible the annexing certificates from the Secretary of State.
That the reason for her delay to make application for a pension until the present time, is, that she did not know where, she could procure, the necessary evidence, on any Friend to assist her in procuring the necessary evidence until the present time,  She further discloses that she was married to the said Samuel French at Hopkinton at her Father's House
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Capt. Quimby, Lieut. Webster, Ensign Gile in Col. Wingate's Regiment more than twelve months, and marched for Concord in the New Hampshire line.
That he enlisted at Hopkinton under Moses Nichols Muster Warden from Amherst N.H. 1781 for one year, and marched to Amherst N.H. and put under Lieut. Ben How to form the Continental Army.
That she has no documentary evidence of his illegible, illegible the annexing certificates from the Secretary of State.
That the reason for her delay to make application for a pension until the present time, is, that she did not know where, she could procure, the necessary evidence, on any Friend to assist her in procuring the necessary evidence until the present time,  She further discloses that she was married to the said Samuel French at Hopkinton at her Father's House in said County in the Month of November AD 1790 by the Rev Frank illegible (illegible) (illegible by affidavit annexed,)
That her husband the aforesaid Samuel French died at Bramford in said County and State aforesaid on the sixth day of February AD 1797 or 1798 (illegible)
That she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service, but the marriage took place illegible to the first day of January, Seventeen hundred and eighty four illegible at the time above stated.
Jamson French
Her Mark
Illegible
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written, before me
Horace Chase Judge of Probate
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Admitted
Wm West
Concord
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State of New Hampshire
Office of Secretary of State
I, Thomas P. Treadwell, Secretary of State aforesaid, do hereby certify, that William West is an acting Justice of the Peace, in and for the County of Merrimack duly Commissioned and qualified.  His Commission was dated on the Twenty first day of June 1845 and will expire on the Twenty first day of June 1850 and his signature, as such, to the annexed instrument is genuine.
Given under my hand and the Seal of the State, this 16th day of August 1848.
Thomas P. Treadwell Secretary of State
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Declaration
In order to obtain the benefits of the Act of Congress of 2nd February, 1848 entitled "An Act making further provision for Surviving Widows and Soldiers of the Revolution.
State of New Hampshire
County of Merrimack Ss
On this 14th day of August 1848, personally appeared before the Subscriber a Justice of the Peace in and for said County Tamson French, resident of Boscawen in the County of Merrimack, aged 81 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 pension made by the Act of Congress, passed on the 2nd February, 1848 granting pensions to Widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War; that she is the Widow of Samuel French who was a private during the Revolutionary War in the New Hampshire Continental Line.  That she was a pensioner under the Act of 7th July 1838 which she received at the rate of $80.00 per annum.  In further proof in the case, reference maybe had to her former papers filed at the War Office.
She further declares that she is still a widow
Tamson French
Her Mark
Illegible Elisabeth Eastman
Sworn and Subscribed on the day and year above written before me.
Wm. West Justice of the Peace
I further Certify that the above named declarant is personally known to me.
Wm West Justice of the Peace
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2237
Tamson French 1863
Est
$56:66 per anum
Wm. West
Concord N.H.
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State of New Hampshire
Office of Secretary of State.
I, Josiah Stevens Jr., Secretary of State aforesaid do hereby certify that William West is an acting Justice of the Peace, in and for the County of Merrimack duly Commissioned and qualified; that his Commission was dated on the eighteenth day of June 1840 and will expire on the eighteenth day of June 1845 and that his signature to the annexed instrument is genuine.
Given under my hand and the seal of said State this first day of June 1843.
Josiah Stevens Jr. Secretary of State.
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Declaration
In order to obtain the benefits of the Act of Congress of the 3d March, 1843, granting pensions for one year to certain Widows who have received pensions under the Act of July 7, 1838.
State of New Hampshire
Merrimack SS
On the seventeenth day of May 1843.  Personally appeared before William West Justice of the Peace in and for the County and State aforesaid, Tamson French, a resident of Boscawen in the County of Merrimack and State aforesaid, aged 76 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 day of March, 1843, granting pensions to Widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War.
That she is the Widow of Samuel French who was a Private during the Revolution in the New Hampshire line.
That she was a pensioner under the Act of 7th July, 1838, which she received at the rate of Fifty six dollars .66 center per annum,
She further declares that she is still a Widow.
Tamson French
Her Mark
illegible
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written, before me.
Wm. West Jus. Peace
I certify that the above name declarant is personally known to me.  That she is a credible witness, whose statements are entitled to full credit.
Wm West Jus Peace
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5732
New Hampshire
Tamson French
widow of Samuel French, dec.
and who died in the 6th February 1797
of Merrimack, the State of N.H.
who was a private in the company commanded
by Captain Quimby of the regt commanded 
by Col. Wingate in the N. H.
line for 17 months.
Inscribed on the Roll of Concord
at the rate of 56 Dollars 66 Cents per annum,
to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 9th day of Septr 1840 sent to Wm West, Esq.
Concord N. H.
Arrears to the 4th of Septr 1840 $255.00
Seim-annual allowance ending 4 Mar 41 $28.33
$283.33
Act July 7, 1838
Recorded by D. McCurdy, Clerk,
Book A, Vol. 1. Page 40
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1986
Concord
New Hampshire
Tamson French
widow of Samuel French
who was a Private
in the N H Line,
Increased from $56 66 prann
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of
80 Dollars 00
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 
28 day of Novem 1844
and sent to 
William West
Concord
New Hampshire
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book A
Vol. 2 Page 15
Deceased 1838
1843 illegible See illegible
to age Nov. 28 '44
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1986
New Hampshire Concord
Set to Wm. West
Sept. 28, 1844
Tamson French
widow of Samuel French
who was a Private 
in the N. H. line
for 17 months
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 
46 Dollars & 66
Cents per annum, to commence on 
the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the
15th day of Sept. 1843
and sent to
Wm West
Concord
N.H.
[Act of March 3, 1843]
Recorded in Book A
Vol. 1 Page 16
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State of New Hampshire.
Office of Secretary of State.
I Josiah Stevens Jr. Secretary of the State aforesaid, do hereby certify that William West, is an acting Justice of the Peace in and for the county of Merrimack duly Commissioned and qualified; that his Commission was dated on the eighteenth day of June 1840 and will expire on the eighteenth day of June 1845 and that his signature to the annexed instrument is genuine.
Given under my hand and the Seal of said State this Seventh day of August 1840
Josiah Stevens Jr Secretary of State
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To be used, in case of Tamson French
widow of Samuel French
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I John Eaton a resident of Newbury in the County of Merrimack and State of New Hampshire.
and pensioner under the Act of Congress of 18th March 1818.
Depose and say that in the year A.D. 1781, then a resident of Hopkinton County and State illegible.  I entered into the service of the United States at Hopkinton under Moses Nichols, Muster Master for three years in the Month of March on April AD 1781, for the Town of Hopkinton N.H.
And further testify that I was well acquainted with Samuel French, then a resident of Hopkinton, and had been for years before we entered the war, and since at Bradford NH. (which is within half a mile of my residence) until his Death, when the said Samuel French Died about 1798 or winter of 1797.
And further testify and say that the said Samuel French enlisted, the same day (or about the same day I did for three years, as Hopkinton) in March or April AD 1781, under the same Muster Master and marched to Amherst NH and muster paid under same officers and marched to West Point.  There put into different Regiment in NH line, that I frequently saw said French in the service.
And further testify and say that he is the same identical Samuel French who afterwards lived and died in Bradford aforesaid, who Married one Tamson Eastman, who is now his widow and a resident of Boscawen NH and has (I have been informed) made application for a pension under the Act of July 1838 and is now before the War Office
John Easton
Illegible Illegible Illegible
Wm. West 
State of New Hampshire
Merrimack SS July 30th 1840.  Then the above named John Eaton personally appended and made oath that the above affidavit by him subscribed is true.
Before me
Wm West Justice of Peace
over -
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I certify that the within named John Eaton is of sane mind and a credible witness, whose statements are entitled to full credit in and out of County
Wm West Justice of the Peace
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Rev Widow, &c.
File No. 21155
Tamson French
Wid of
Samuel French
Priv Rev War
Act Feb 3rd /48
Index: - Vol. A Page 40
[Arrangement of 1870.]
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Hon. J L Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington D.C.
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Concord NH. May 27, 1844
Sir
I herewith transmit to the War Department the Declaration and papers of Tamson French, for an increase of Pension, believing that she has not been allowed for the full time of her late husbands service.
That she has received a pension under the act of 7 June 1838 & act of 1843 at the rate of $56.66 per annum, believing that her late husband was an enlisted soldier during the war of the Revolution, more than two years, she therefore asks that an additional compensation of $23.34 per annum on her five years pension, also on her one year pension, all which she believes is now due her, as may appear by proof annexed.
When examined please to return the result to me at Concord NH office
I am very
Respectfully your Obt. Servt
Wm West { Attorney for the Claimant

Hon. J. L. Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington D. C
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7174
Tamson French
Wid of Samuel
NH
As July 1838
Married 1790
died 1797
Allow 17 mot for $56.66 per anm
N H line
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Hon. J. L. Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington D.C.
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Illegible Concord NH June 23 1843
I herewith transmit to the illegible illegible the Declaration of Tamson French widow of Samuel French for a pension under the Act of Congress of 3 March 1843
When examining illegible to illegible the result to me at Concord, N.H. illegible
I am very respectfully your obt Servant
Wm West att for illegible
Hon J. L. Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions
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Hon. J. L. Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington D.C.
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Concord N. H. August 7th 1840

Sir
In compliance with yours of the 18th July 1840, in the case of Tamson French, widow of Samuel French,
I herewith transmit an affidavit of John Eaton, to prove the identity of the said Samuel French
Also the affidavit of Elisabeth Eastman with the original Family Records of the said Tamson French in support of the alleged date of his Marriage,
I have found with the records at the Secretary of States office, a list of men from Hopkinton in the continental Army in 1780, among which is the name of the identical John Eaton, (the witness named in the affidavit annexed), and Samuel French, which may be in support of the witness.
When examined please to return the result to me at Concord NH. P office.
I am very Respectfully your Obt Servt
Wm West  Atty for Claimant

Hon. J. L. Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington D. C.
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Tamson French
Widow of Samuel
NH
Act 7 July 1838
anm 2 years per ann
$80
Deducting what has been paid at the rate of $56.00 per anm
Anm Act 3 March 1843
$80 - deducting what has been paid at the rate of $56.00 per anm.
William West
Concord NH
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Hon. J L Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington City D.C.
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Concord N.H. June 25th 1840
Sir, I herewith transmit to the Department the Declaration and papers of Tamson French widow of Samuel French Deceased for a Pension under the Act of July 7th 1833
When examined please to return the result to me at Concord N.H.
I am very Respectfully your Obt. Servant
William West
Attorney for Claimant

Hon J. L. Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington D.C.
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Hon. J. L. Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington D.C.
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Concord N. H. Oct, 25 1844
Sir,
In illegible with yours of 28' Sept. in the case of Tamson French, widow of Samuel French, for an increase of her pension.
I hereunto transmit to the department the affidavit of Abram Brown illegible a illegible of Hopkinton, State Senator of N. H. for proof of identity of the widow of the Samuel French as the soldier who was taken by the Indians and detained in captivity for a long time.
The soldiers who went into the service from Hopkinton are all dead; therefore forwarding the affidavit of Abram Brown as shown.
Be so kind to forward the results to me at Concord N.H. P Office.
I am very Respectfully your Obd. Servant
Wm. West Att for Claimant
Hon. J. L. Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington D. C.
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Samuel French d 1798 (71)
Tamson M 1790 S
Aug '76 12 mo Capt Quimby
'81 12 m Cont army Hopkinton
* about 5 illegible
Saml. French Hopkinton
Apr 5 1781
Vol 4 illegible
See Book of 3 yr illegible
Same 1781 & 1782
Page 52

N. H. illegible
Tamson French
wid: of Samuel.
let to W. West July 18, 1860
Page 53

State of New Hampshire
Office of Secretary of State.
I, Thomas P. Treadwell, Secretary of State aforesaid, do hereby certify, that Joab Patterson is an acting Justice of the Peace, in and for the County of Merrimack duly Commissioned and qualified.  His Commission was dated on the fourteenth day of December 1840 and will expire on the fourteenth day of December 1845 and his signature to the annexed instrument is genuine.
Given under my hand and the Seal of the State, this 25th day of October 1844.
Thomas P. Treadwell Secretary of State
Page 54

I Abram Brown a resident of Hopkinton, in the County of Merrimack and State of New Hampshire aged sixtyfive years,
Depose and say that I was born and have always resided in Hopkinton aforesaid, And further testify and say, that I very well knew Samuel French late of Bradford N. H.  That I very clearly recollect, the time, that the said Samuel French returned from the service, to Hopkinton, that he came directly to my Fathers House, I being eight or nine years old.   That I have frequently heard the said French state all the particulars of his captivity by the Indians, & all the circumstances of his being taken.
And further, recollect, that it was stated by the citizens of this Town that the said Samuel French was taken by the Indians in the Army and was expected lost, untill he returned as above stated.  I think the time of his return from captivity was in 1787 - And further testify that he is the same identical Samuel French who married Tamson Eastman, now a resident of Boscawen, N. H. having always been well acquainted with the sd Tamson French she having lived at my Fathers before her marriage
Abram Brown
Merrimack ss}  State of New Hampshire }
Oct. 24th 1844
Sworn to and subscribed Before me
Joab Patterson Jus. Peace
over
Page 55

I certify that Abram Brown Esqr, who has sworn and subscribed the within affidavit, is a person of unquestionable character, whose statements are entitled to full credit in and out of court.
Joab Patterson, Jus. Peace
Page 56

Declaration
Tamson French
Page 57

State of New Hampshire.
Office of Secretary of State.

I, Thomas P. Treadwell, Secretary of the State aforesaid do hereby certify that William West is an acting Justice of the Peace in and for the County of Merrimack , duly commissioned and qualified; that his Commission was dated on the 18th day of June 1840 and will expire on the 18th day of June 1845 and that his signature to the annexed instrument is genuine.
Given under my hand and the Seal of said State this Twenty second day of May 1844
Thomas P. Treadwell  Secretary of State.
Page 58

In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress on the 7th July 1838, and a Resolution of Congress assembled 
Approved July 14th 1832
State of New Hampshire
Merrimack ss} on the thirteenth day of April 1844 Personally appeared Before me, William West a Justice of the Peace in and for said County and state aforesaid
Tamson French, a resident of Boscawen in the County and State aforesaid Aged 77 years, who being duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress passed the 7th of July 1838, an a Resolution of Congress Approved the 14th of July 1832.
That she is the widow of Samuel French late of Bradford in the County and State aforesaid, who served as a private in the Army of the Revolution, and Died on the 6th day of February 1797.
That she was pensioned under the Act of 7th July 1838 and act of 3rd March 1843, at the rate of Fifty six Dollars & sixtysix cents per annum.
That she asks for an increase of her pensions, believing that she has not been allowed for the full time of service, which her late husband performed in the revolution. she asks that the additional compensation of Twenty three Dollars and thiry four cents per annu on her five years pension and also on her one years pension under Act of 3d March 1843.  All which she believes is now due to her.  As will more fully appear by reference to proof annexed.
She further declares that she is still the widow of the above named Samuel French.

Tamson French
her X mark

Witness
Enoch F. Eastman

Sworn to and subscribed on the day & year above written Before me.
Wm. West. Justice of the Peace
Page 59

[Column titles of chart]
206, Samuel French Hopkinton 5th 60,
D., Contra, fr
1787 April, 9, Paid by Blanchard [British pound symbol] 2.17.7, gave him a Certificate, Pide. Folio 236
2.,3.,2
15.,.8,.10
[British pound symbol] 17.12
1781 Apl 5th
By 8 mo & 24 day in 1781
Taken Prisoner by the Indians as appears by Col Geo. Reids Letter on file
17.12

2nd chart on page same column headings except #1 is 236
1788 Feby 15
Certificate dld to Col. Baily
96
1782 June
Captivated by the Indians on
Mohawk River and kept prisoner
four years
By a vote of the General Court passed
Feby 1st 1788. he is entitled to 4 years
Wages, and Interest annualy
and 2 years Cloathing
96
State of New Hampshire
Secretary of States Office
I, Thomas P. Treadwell, Secretary of the State aforesaid, do hereby certify the foregoing
to be true copies of the originals & of the whole of said originals, the same having been examined & compared by me.  
The originals may be found in Book entitled, "Reid's N.H. Regt. 2nd Righ" which[strike through] 
pages 206 and 236. which was returned to this office from the War Office Jan'y A.D. 1841.
In testimony whereof, I have
hereunto set my hand & affixed the Seal of said State, the 22nd day of May A.D. 1844
Thomas P. Treadwell,
Secretary of State
Page 60

This may certify to all Persons whom it may concern that Samuel French enlisted and was mustered on the 5 day April 1781 a soldier during the war for the town of Hopkinton
Joshua Bailey }}} then a Commity to enlistmen for said Hopkinton

38

Londonderry 4th April 1787
 
Sir
The bearer Saml French was taken prisoner near Mohake river in the summer of 82 has been a captive with the Indians since that time untill about a month ago that he arrived home
He wishes to know how he can obtain his wages. I have directed him to you who can inform him what measures to take respecting it he belonged to Capt Moses Dustons Compy 2nd N. Hampr regt.

I am with the highest Esteem you Hble Servt
Geo Reid

Joseph Gilman Esqr

[On the left margin:] 
Joseph Gilman Esqr
Exeter

Depreciation [?]
Page 61

State of New Hampshire
Secretary of State's Office
I, Thomas P. Treadwell, Secretary of the State aforewaid, do hereby certify the foregoing to be true & correct copiers of the originals & the whole of said originals, the same having been examined & compaired by me. The originals may be found in Vol. 3. Wide Book pages 34 & 38 of the Records returned to this office Jay. 1841 from the War Office
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the Seal of said State, this 22nd day of May, A.D. 1844
Thomas P. Treadwell
Secretary of State
Page 62

5 of 32
New Hampshire
Tamson French
widow of Samuel French
who was a pensioner under the Act of 
and who died on the 6th Feb. 1797
of         in the State of N H
who was a Private in the Co
commanded by Captain    of the reg commanded by ___ in the N H line for 2 years

Inscribed on the Roll of Concord
at the rate of 80 Dollars no Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Increased for $56.66
Certificate of Pension issued the 28 day of Nov. 1844 and sent to Wm West Concord N H

Total amount, $
[Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by F. L. Swann Clerk,
 Book[?]   Vol. q Page 29
Page 63

Samuel French dcd,
Revolutionary claim


Recd March 1844  .
Page 64

State of New Hampshire.  Office of Secretary of State.

I, Thomas P. Treadwell, Secretary of the State aforesaid, do hereby certify that Jeremiah Kimball is an acting Justice of the Peace, in and for the County of Merrimack duly commissioned and qualified; that his Commission was dated on the 14th day of June 1842 and will expire on the 14th day of June 1847 and that his signature to the annexed instrument is genuine.
Given under my hand and the Seal of said State this 23rd day of March 1841
Thomas P. Treadwell  Secretary of State.
Page 65

This may certify to all Persons whom it may concern that Samuel French enlisted and was mustered on the 5th day of April 1781 a soldier during the War for the Town of Hopkinton.
Joshua Bailey
then a committy to enlist men for said Hopkinton
Londonderry 4th April 1787
Sir
The bearer Saml French was taken prisoner near Mohake River in the summer of 82 has been a captive with the Indians since that time until about a month ago that he arrived home.
He wishes to know how he can obtain his wages, I have directed him to you who can inform him what measures to take respecting it; he belonged to Capt Moses Deston's Compy 2nd  N Hamp regt
I am with the highest Esteem Your Hble Servt
Geo Reed
Joseph Gilman Esq.
Exeter

236
Samuel French Hopkinton 
1788
Feb. 15
Certificate illegible to Col. Bailey
D 96.00
Contra
1782 
June
Captivated by the Indians on Mohawk River and kept prisoner four years.  By a vote of the General Court Feb 1st he is entitled to 4 years wages, illegible annualy
and 2 years clothing 
 Cr 96.00
Page 66

State of New Hampshire
Secretary of State's Office
I, Thomas P. Treadwell, Secretary of the State aforesaid, do hereby certify the foregoing to be true and correct copies of the originals the same having been examined and compaired by me.  The originals contain no marks or alterations which are not represented on the copies & may be found in Vol. 8, Wide Book, pages 34 & 38 and in Ledger entitled "Recds N.H. regt 2d regl" page 236 of the Records returned to this Office from the War Office Jan 7, A.D. 1841.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of said State this 20th day of Feby A.D. 1844
Thomas P. Treadwell
Secretary of State
Page 67

Resolution in Relation to the execution of an act supplementary to the act for the relief of certain surviving officers and soldiers of the Revolution
Resolved by the senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That in the execution of the act Supplementary to the act for the relief of certain surviving officers and soldiers of the Revolution,
Approved June 7, 1832  The time of imprisonment as a prisoner of war shall be taken and computed as a part of the period of service.
Approved July 14. 1832,
Page 68

State of New Hampshire 
Merrimack [?] Court of Probate Office
March 19th 1844
I certify that satisfactory evidence was addressed to me to prove that Samuel French was a private soldier in the Revolutionary War in Capt. Moses Dustin's Company in the 2nd New Hampshire Regiment and died on the 6th day of February 1796, and that Elizabeth Eastman the Wife of John Eastman, and Daughter of said Samuel French is the heir and only heir in fee to the estate of the said Samuel French deceased
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said Court this nineteench day of March Anno Domini 1844.
Horace Chase Judge of Probate
Page 69

Know allmen by these presents that I, Tamson French widow of Samuel French deceased of Boscawen county of Merrimack and State of New Hampshire do constitute and appoint Elisha Morrrill of Concord county and state aforesaid my true and lawful attorney for me and in my need to procure from the United States the Bounty Land due my late husband who enlisted during the Revolutionary war, and I do hereby authorise my said attorney to do all other acts and things necessary to produce said Land or Land Scrip from the United States of America.
Hereby ratifing what ever my said attorney shall do in the premises.
Given under my hand and seal this fifteenth day of March Eighteen hundred and forty four 
In presents of Jeremiah Kimball
Tamsen French her X mark

State of New Hampshire Merrimack on March 15th, 1844.  Then personally appeared the above named Tamson French and acknowledged the above power of attorney by her subscribed to be her face at & head for the purposes there in expressed.  Before me.  Jeremiah Kimball. att of record [?]
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Hon J L Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington D.C.
Page 71


Concord NH Agt [illegible 888]
Sir
I herewith transmit to the war Department
the Declaration of
Jamson French, widow of
Samuel French for the benefit of the Act
of Congress of 2nd February 1818

When examined please to return the
result to me at Concord N.H.
I am very
Respecfully your
Obt Servt
Wm West Attny for Clamand
Hon J. S. Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington D.C.