Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 21297, Isaac Hardy, Mass. N.H.
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(3-1776)

Service: 
Mass
NH

Hardy, Isaac
            Lydia

Number: 
W. 21297
B.L.Wt. 10.260-160-55.

Contents:
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2810
New Hampshire
Isaac Hardy

of Merrimac in the State of NH
who was a Private in the company commanded 
by Captain ______________ of the Regiment commanded by  Colonel Haye in the Continental line for 10 months 12 Days

[illegible] Captain Gages file Massachusetts [illegible] [illegible] for Sam Parker

Inscribed on the Roll of  New Hampshire at the rate of 34 dollars 65 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March 1831.

Certificate of Pension issued the [illegible] day of December 1832 and sent Joseph C. West Concord New Hampshire

Arrears to 4th of September 1832               $52.02
Semi=anl. allowance ending 21 March 33   $17.37 
                                                                     $69.39

{Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832}

Recorded by J J McBlair Clerk 
Book 2 Volume 1st Page 160
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New Hampshire
Lydia Hardy
widow of Isaac Hardy, N.H.
who served in the Revolutionary
war as a private
[illegible]
Inscribed on the Rolls at the rate of 34 Dollars 65 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension, issued the second day of January 1852
and sent to Theodore French
Concord N.H.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act
February 2, 1848, Page 74, Vol. one
[illegible] 73253
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AD March 3/55
April 16/[18]55
Lydia Hardy Widow
Isaac Hardy private
Pensioner
Massachusetts Militia
Admitted 160 [illegible]
November 14 " 1855
Boynton
New Hampshire February [18]48-1722
Boynton
Admitted Number 10260 20th November 19
[?1819]
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Application for the Revolutionary Services of Isaac Hardy made by his widow. 

The Secretary of the State of Massachusetts is here by requested to furnish from the records of his office, evidence of the service of Isaac Hardy in the war of the Revolution. He was born in the town of Bradford, in the County of Essex and State of Massachusetts and during the war of the Revolution he was a resident of the town of Bradford. 
That her memory by reason of age does not enable her to state more particularly the services of her said husband. 

Witness
(signatures)
Herrick C Annis
x her mark Lydia Hardy 
Merrimack SS
Subscribed and down on this first day of November AD 1855 
Before me 
Joab Patterson Justice of the Peace
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Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Secretary's Office, Boston
November 8th 1853

I hereby certify, that from an examination of the Books and Documents relating to Military Services in the War of the Revolution, which remain in this Department it appears that the name of Isaac Hardy is borne on return of Captain Nathaniel Gayes Company Colonel James Fry's Regiment  from April 19. 1775 to September 6, 1775 as private, from Bradford. 

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

E.M. Wright
Secretary of the Commonwealth
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Isaac Hardy -
11494 Hopkinton
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I Benjamin Hardy of Hopkinton in the County of Merrimack and State of New Hampshire of the age of 79 years do
on oath declare that I have been well acquainted with
 Isaac Hardy of Hopkintown aforesaid for Sixty years and
do know that the said Isaac Hardy did enlist in
June 1775 at Bradford regiment under Captain Gage Lieutenant Stickney
Lieutenant Hardy in Colonel Dyer Regiment and Major Poor in the Massachusetts  militia for nine months and served the nine
months at Cambridge Massachusetts and [illegible]. I was in the same
Regiment same company and same mess all the time
and and further that I enlisted at the same time and that
my service was dated back to 19 April 1775. His was the same
and I further testify that this same Isaac Hardy was a substitute as a minute man for Samuel Parker who  commenced that service with me at Bradford aforesaid.
(signature)
Benjamin Hardy

Sworn and subscribed to before the subscriber a notary Public
in and for the State of New Hampshire this
Fourteenth day of July A.D-1832
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my
hand and affixed my notarial seal
this Fourteenth day of July A.D. 1832 at
Concord New Hampshire
Joseph Low Notary Public
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I certify that the witness named Benjamin Hardy is a credible witness and that in my opinion his testimony is entitled to full credit.

Joseph Low Notary Public
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DECLARATION.
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress, passed June 7, 1832.
State of New-Hampshire
County of Merrimack
On this 29th
day of August
1832, personally appeared in open Court
before the Judge of the Court of Probate in said County, now sitting, Isaac Hardy
a resident of Hopkinton
in the County of Merrimack and State of N. H. aged 76 years, who
being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress, passed June 7, 1832.
That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers, and served as herein stated --
That he enlisted at Bradford Mass in June 1775 for nine months under Capt Nathl Gage. 1st Lt. Stickney 2nd Lt. Hardy in Col
Frye's Regt Lt. Col. Bricket May Poor Mass Militia and served
the full term of nine months under the same officers at [illegible]
bridge Mass and dismissed. had no written discharge. This service command
by agreement 19 Apr. 1775 he having entered the service as a substitute
for Saml Parker who enlisted at that time.
That he volunteer in August 1778 at Nottingland West N.H. and
went to Rhode Island and served six weeks under Capt Cross, Lieut. Peabody, Gen. Whipple & discharged had no written discharge-
That he has no documentary evidence and knows of no person whose
testimony he can procure who can testify to his service except the
Testimony of Benjamin Hardy whose affidavit is hereunto annexed
That he was born in Bradford Mass in the year 1756
That he has a record of his age which is at his house in Hopkinton
That he lived in Bradford Mass. when he entered the service
Thus since he left the service he has lived in Nottingham, Warner
and Hopkinton all in N H - That he now lives in Hopkinton
New Hampshire
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present, and declares that
his name is not on the Pension Roll of the Agency of any State.
Sworn to and subscribed, the 29th
day of August AD 1832
Isaac Hardy
We, Aquiler Davis residing in Wash [illegible] and Isaac Dimond
now residing in Warner NH hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with
Isaac Hardy, who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be
seventy six years of age; that he is reputed and believed, in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier
of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn and subscribed the
Aquila Davis
day and year above written-
Isaac Dimond
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the
interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier,
and served as he states. And the Court certifies, that it appears to them that Gen. Aguiler Davis
who has signed the preceding certificate, is a
resident in Warner N H and that
Isaac Dimond, who has also signed the same is a resident in the same Warner
and are credible persons, and that their statement is entitled to credit. Boswell Stevens Judge of Probate
I, H.B. Chase, Register of the Court Court of Probate
for said County of Merrimack do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original
proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of the said
Isaac Hardy
for a pension.
In testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal
of said Court, this 29th day of August, A.D. 1832.
H.B. Chase, Register of Probate
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Lydia Hardy
1452
Widow of Isaac
New Hampshire
Act 7 July 1838
March 1779. died 1835
Allow $34.33
9 mo 12 days
W West,
Concord New Hampshire
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Declaration
In order to obtain the benefits 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 the Eleventh day August 1838 a Justice of the County of Common Pleas in and for the County and state aforesaid, Lydia Hardy a resident of Hopkinton in the County and State aforesaid, Aged 8- 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 July 7th 1838. entitled" an act granting half pay and pensions to Certain widows." That she is the widow. Isaac Hardy who, was a private on the army of the Revolution in the Massachusetts Military.
That according to her best knowledge and belief he served more than eleven months in the service of the United States.
For proof of Service reference will be had at the war office produced when he obtained his certificate.
She further declares that she Married to the Said Isaac Hardy of Warren by the Rev Wm Kelley, on the twentieth day of May 1779.
who was a pensioner under the act of Congress, passed 7th June 1832 at the rate of thirty four Dollars and Sixty five cents, placed on the roll Dec. 5 1832.-
and that the aforesaid Husband Isaac Hardy Died on the twenty fourth day of May 1835. 
as will appear by his (illegible) with the department
She further declares she was not married to him (her said Husband_ prior to his leaving the service, but the marriage took place previous tp the first day of January seventeen hundred and ninety four, viz at the time above statue (?).
She further declares she was never afterwards married, and still remains a widow
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took place previous to the first day of January seventeen hundred and nintyfour, viz at the time above stated,

She further declares she was never afterward married, and still remains a widow. ---

[signature] Lydia X Hardy her mark

Witness William Wert

Sworn to and Subscribed the day}
and years above written before me.}

{Justice of the County of Com. Pleas for the {County of Merrimack[?] & State of N. H.

[signature] Aaron Whittemore 

State of New Hampshire
Secretary of States Office

I Certify that the above named Aaron Whittemore is a Justice of the court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Merrimack, and Leonard Eaton is a Justice of the Peace in and for the County of Merrimack, and their Signatures as such are genuine.

In testimony whereof I have this seventh day of September Anno Domini 1838 caused the Seal of the State to be hereunto affixed,

Jno. Whipple  Depy. Secy.
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State of New Hampshire
Merrimac  Js

Warren {Town Clerks Office
              {September 6th 1838

Isaac Hardy and {married the twentieth day of May
Lydia Burbank { seventeen hundred and seventy nine.

I hereby certify that the above is a true copy from the records of said town, (with the exception of the date) which is expressed in fair legible Figures as follows, viz.  1779 May 20th

(signed) Clark Sargent   Town Clerk

I Clark Sargent, depose and say that I hold the office of Town Clerk for the Town of Warren in the County and State foresaid, that the above is a true extract from the record of said Town Book, with the exception above as certified by me

(signed) Clark Sargent   Town Clerk

Merrimack Js
September 6th 18387} Sworn to and Subscribed before me 
[signature] Leonard Eaton Justice of the Peace
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73253 Lydia Hardy
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[handwritten]
State of New Hampshire
Merrimack County S S. On this twelfth day of April in the year Eighteen hundred and fifty five personally appeared before me a Justice of the Peace in and for the State and County aforesaid Lydia Hardy aged ninety eight years, a resident of Hopkinton in said County who being duly sworn according to law declares that she i the widow of Isaac Hardy deceased who was a Soldier in the war of the Revolution and a Pensioner of the United States at the rate of Thirty Four Dollars and forty five cents per annum under the Act of June 7. 1832.
She further declares that she was married to the said Isaac Hardy on the twentieth day of May in the year 1779 in the town of Hopkinton in the State of New Hampshire.-=that her said husband died in said Hopkinton on the twenty fourth day of May A.D. 1835: that her name before her said marriage was Lydia Burbank = that she still remains a widow.  She further declares that she is in receipt of the Pension from the
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United States at the Same rate per annum that her said husband drew, under the Act of February 2d 1848 and that her name is on the Roll of the Concord N.H Pension Agency = that for proof the fact herein before Stated She offers in the evidence filed in the Pension Office in support of the claims of her said husband and herself for pension under the Act aforesaid.
     She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the entitled under the Act approved March 3d 1855.
Lydia (her mark X) Hardy
Attest.
Herrick C Annis
William Law
We Herrick C. Annis and William Law residents of Hopkinton in the State of New Hampshire upon our oath declare that the foregoing declaration was signed and acknowledged by the said Lydia Hardy in our presence and
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State of New Hampshire.
Secretary's Office, Concord,
[handwritten] April 13. 1855

I hereby certify, That [handwritten] on the date of the annexed attestation Joab Patterson was a Justice of the Peace for the county of Merrimack
[form print] in the said State, duly commissioned and qualified; and that to [handwritten] his
[form print] 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 State, the date above written.
[handwritten] John L. Hadley
Secretary of State

[unreadable stamp to the left]
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[handwritten]that from the appearance and Statements of the applicant we believe her to be the identical person she represents herself to be.
Merrick C. Annis
William Law

The foregoing declaration and affidavit were sworn to and subscribed in my presence and I certify that I know the affiant to be credible persons = that the applicant is the person She represents herself to be and that I have no interest in this claim.
Jacob Patterson _ Justice of the Peace
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11, 494
Isaac Hardy
Private
W.C.E
10 Months 17 days
Admitted
no roll of Captain Nathaniel
Gage found, except
7 day at the  alarm
at Lexington Volume 12 [illegible]
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11,494
Brief in the case of Isaac Hardy of Hopkinton
Merrimack County. in the State of New Hampshire
(Act 7th June 1822)

1 Was the declaration made before a Court or Judge?   a Court

2 If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?   -----

3 How old is he?   78

4.  State his service, as directed in the form annexed  [Table of four columns with the following headings, separated by "||"]
Period  || Duration of Service || Rank || Names of General and Field Officer under whom he served.
19 April 1775 || 9 months ||Private || Captain Gage, Colonel Frye.
 August  1778 ||1 month, 12 days || Private ||Captain Cross, General Whipple


5.  In what battles was he engaged?   None mentioned
6.  Where did he reside when he entered the service?   Bradford
7.  Is his statement supported by living witnesses, documentary proof, by traditionary evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls?    I living witness
8.  Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect?   Right

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

[signature] WC Easton   Examining Clerk.
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No 73253

Act of March 3, 1855

Received       Apr. 16th 1875-6

Isaac Hardy- Pri. Dec
Mass Line
War Rev. 

10260-160-55

L. D. Stevens
Concord N.H.
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10260

[illegible]
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(Adressed Envelope)

additional evidence

Hon. Josiah Minot
Comm(ission)er of Pensions
Washington D. C. 

(stamped) FREE
(cancellation) Concord 6 Aug

73253
Lydia Hardy
with Isaac
Boyntons

S
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Ract(?) Feb 48, N.H.

Boynton
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Pension Officer
Dc
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Concord N.H. Nov. 9 1855

Sir

I herewith forward additional evidence in support of the claim of Lydia Hardy No 73253 for bounty land under the Act of March 3, 1855.

I am respectfully
Your Ob(ien)t Serv(an)t
L D Stevens
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(In three sections -Left Center Right)
(Leftand Right fold together and are combined here in transcription)
May 5 96 sold (parcel)?
to Geo S. Hoyt Helena
mont.   L.W.B. 

(Center)
Rev
WIDOW, &c
File No.  21297
Lydia Hardy
wid of 
Isaac Hardy
P? Rev wu?

Act: Feb 2nd  /48
Index: --Vol. (inital) CA. Page 316
{Arrangement of 1870.}
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Ripo ? Aug 30

New Hampshire 1620
Lydia Hardy
widow of Isaac Hardy 
who was a private
in the N. Hampshire Line

Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 
thirsy one Dollars thirty three
Cents per annum, to commence on 
the 4th day of March, 1843.

Certificate of Pension issued the 
thirtieth day of August 1843 and 
sent to N. West Concord 
New Hampshire 
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book A
Vol 1 Page 17
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1722
New Hampshire Concord
Lydia Hardy
widow of Isaac Hardy
who served in the Revolutionary 
war, as a Private 

Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 
31, Dollars 33 
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 S. C Badger 
Concord N.H. 

Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act
February 2, 1848, Page 73 Vol . 1

Reported
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1620
New Hampshire 
Lydia Hardy
widow of Isaac Hardy
who was a private 
in the N. Hampshire Line 
Increased from $31.33
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate 
of        Dollars 
Cents per annum, to commence 
on the 4th day of March, 1843.

Certificate of Pension issued 
the second day of January 1852
and sent to Theodore French 
Concord N.H. 

[Acts of March3, 1843 & June
17, 1844]
Recorded in Book A
Vol 2 Page 16
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11.45
New Hampshire
Lydia Hardy
widow of Isaac
who died on the 24th May  1835
of Merrimack Co in the State of New  Hampshire 
who was a private in the Company commanded
by Captain Gage of the Reg(imen)t commanded 
by Col. Brickell in the Mass
line for 9 month +12
Increased from $31.33
Inscribed on teh Roll of New Hampshire 
at the rate of 34 Dollars 65 Cents
per annum, to commence on the 4th day of
March, 1836. 

Certificate of Pension issued the 2 day of 
January 1852 and Sent to 
Theodor French Concord N Y

Arrears to the 4th of 
Semi-annual allowance ending 
{Revolutionary Claim}
{Act July 7, 1838}

Recorded by A H Markland Clerk 
Book D Vol one Page 35
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(left side)  ? W W? De; 19' 38

(right side) 
New Hampshire 1145

Lydia Hardy of Hopkinton
widow of Isaac Hardy deceased,
who was a pensioner under the Act of 7 June 1832, and who died on the 24 May 1835 of Merrimack C(ounty) in  the State of N. Hamp.
who was a private in the comp(an)y commanded by Captain Gage of the regt. commanded by Col. Bricket in the Mass. Militia line for 9 Mo(nth)s 12 d(ay)s

Inscribed on the Roll of Concord N. H. at the rate of 31 Dollars 33 Cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March 1836.

Certificate of Pension issued at the 23 day of Nov(embe)r 1838, and Sent to W West, Concord N.H. 

Arrears to the 4th of Sept(embe)r 1838 $78.33 Semi-annual allowance ending 4 Mar '39 15.66
(sum of)  $93.99

{Act July7, 1838}
Recorded by DM Curdy  Clerk.
Book A Vol. 1 Page 42
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Lydia Hardy

Inc(rease)d to 34:15. de'ag?
genuine leayts? at $31:33  per 
annum 

Acts
38
43 & 44
48

Concord 

Theodore French 
Concord 
N.H.
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Concord N.H. Dec 18 1857

Sir 
Herewith you will find the application of Lydia Hardy, widow of Isaac Hardy, for an increase of her present pension.  
She drew a pension under the Acts of 1838 and 1843+4. 
Very Respectfully 
Your O(biedien)t Serv(an)t
Theodore French 

Hon. J. E. Heath 
Court of Pensions 
Washington City
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Brief in the case of Lydia Hardy widow of Isaac Hardy, Merrimac County and State of New Hampshire act of 7 July 1838 VC
Claim,("for increase.")
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditionary, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
(If for increase.)
has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim?  If so, what?

Increased under the Joint Resolution of July 1, 1848
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11,494
Isaac Hardy
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BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims, of which those
answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of
Isaac Hardy
which require
further proof or explanation.
I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides?
Yes
II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resident
Yes
III. If the applicant did not make the declaration in the county where he resides, is there any reason
assigned for his not doing so?
--
IV. Has the declarant mentioned the period or periods of the war when he served?
Yes
V. Has he mentioned with precision the length of his service, and the different grades in which he
served, in language so definite as to enable the department to determine to what amout (sic) of pension
he is entitled?
Yes
VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations?
Yes
VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of
June 7, 1832?
Yes
VIII. Has the Court given their opinion?
Yes
IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate?
Yes
X. Is the Clerk's seal affixed? And if so, has it a device or inscription by which it can be distinguished
from any other seal?
Yes
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2
XI. Has the applicant obtained the evidence of a clergyman and another respectable citizen as to
their belief respecting his age and the general belief in his neighborhood relative to his revolutionary
service?
No
XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been
produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it?
No
XIII. If the applicant has no documentary evidence, and has not obtained the testimony of at least one
living witness, has he stated in his declaration that such proof cannot be had?
--
XIV. If the applicant has produced a witness or witnesses as to his service, has the magistrate who
administered the oath certified that he, she, or they are persons of credibility?
Yes
Has the official character and signature of the magistrate been certified by the proper officer under
his seal of office?
Yes
XV. Does it appear from any of the papers that the witness was in such a situation, or of such an age,
as to have a personal knowledge of the applicant's service?
Yes
XVI. Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct?
Yes
XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And,
if not, which of them is not so answered?
Yes

EXPLANATORY NOTES.
QUERE V. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how
long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words:
"Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being
duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he
cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service, but according to the best of his recollection
he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades: For __ year __ months and __ days, I served as a __For __ months and __ days, I served as a __; and for such service I claim a pension."
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8
It is important in all cases to determine with precision the period for which the applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months is too
indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable.
QUERE XIV. Proof of Service.
In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses, who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimants entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as
the regiment, company, and line to which be belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
QUERE XVI. Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticated the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other paper authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the end of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly
attached to the certificate.
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1845
Lydia Hardy
$31.33 per an. -
M. West
Concord
N. H.

Hon, J. L. Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington, D.C.
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Concord NH June 3 1843 Son
and June 1848
I herewith transmit to the department the Declaration of Lydia Hardy, widow of
Isaac Hardy, for a pension, under the act of
Congress of 3d March, 1843,
When examined please to return the result
to me, at Concord NH. P Office.-
I am very Respectfully your Obt Sevnt
Hon. J.L. Edwards,
Commissioner of Pensions
M. West att for claimant
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Payment to be made at Concord by
Isaac Hill Esq
Agent for paying Pensioners, in the
Agency of New Hampshire
Payable on the 4th September and 4th
March
Recorded in the Pension Office on the
Roll of Pensioners under act February
2d, 1848, Page 73 Vol. 1,
Leo. [illegible
Clerk.
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WAR DEPARTMENT.
WIDOW'S PENSION.
I certify that in conformity with the act of February 2d, 1848, Lydia Hardy, widow of Isaac Hardy, who was a private in the revolutionary war, is inscribed on the pension list at the rate of thirty one dollars and thirty three cents per annum, commencing on the
4th of March, 1848, and continuing for life, unless she should again marry; in which case the Pension is not payable after the time of such marriage.
Given at the War Office of the United States this 2d day of September one thousand eight hundred and forty eight.
J. G. Maron
Acting Secretary of War.
Examined and Countersigned
J. L. Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions,
By A. L. Evans
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Lydia Hardy
Hopkinton
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STATE OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE,
Merrimack Ss.

October 16th
1838,
Nathaniel A Davis, a resident of Wornerin
the County and State aforesaid, of lawful age, testify that I have known and been acquainted with Lydia Hardy a resident of Hopkinton, in the County and State aforesaid, and Isaac Hardy her husband, for many years past, and know that the above named Lydia Hardy has never married since the death of her above named husband, and still remains a widow, Nathl. A Davis
Sworn and subscribed to, the day and year above mentioned, before me, H E Leeking Justice Peace.
I CERTIFY that the above named Nathaniel A Davis is a creditable person, whose statements are entitled to full credit.
H. E. Perkins Justice Peace.
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Lydia Hardy
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State of New Hampshire
Merrimack County SS. On this eighteenth
day of December A.D. 1851 before the subscriber
a Justice of the Peace in and for the County
and State aforesaid personally appeared Lydia
Hardy and made oath in due form of law that
she is the widow of Isaac Hardy who was a soldier
in the war of the Revolution; that she
is now receiving a pension from the United States
at the rate of Thirty one Dollars and thirty three cents
per annum under the Act of Feb 2d 1848; that her
husband drew a pension at the rate of Thirty Four
Dollars and sixty five cents per annum; that
she asks for an increase of her present pension
to which she may be found entitled under any
and all of the Acts and Resolutions of Congress
which are applicable in her case; that she is a
resident of Hopkinton in said County and is 94
years of age and is a widow:
Witness
Herrick C Annis
Lydia Hardy her mark

Subscribed and sworn to the day and year above
written before me
L. D. Stevens, Justice of the Peace
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STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE.
Office of Secretary of State
I, JESSE A. GOVE, Deputy Secretary of State aforesaid, to hereby certify that Lyman D Stevens is an acting Justice of the Peace in and for the County of Merrimack duly commissioned and qualified and duly authorized by the Laws of said State to administer oaths, take the acknowledgment of Deeds, etc. His commission was dated on the 7th day of December 1847, and will expire on the 7th day of December 1852.

Given under my hand and the Seal of the State, this 18th day of December 1851

Jesse A Gove
Deputy Secretary of State
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Know all men by these Presents
That I Lydia Hardy of Hopkinton in the County
of Merrrimack and State of New Hampshire
a Pensioner of the United States do hereby
constitute and appoint Theodore French
my true and lawful attorney for me and
in my name to prosecute my claim to an
increase of my present pension: and I hereby give
my said Atty full power and lawful
authority to do all things necessary for the
proper prosecution of said claim
In testimony whereof I have hereto set my hand
and seal this 18th day of Dec AD 1857.
Signed & sealed in
presence of
L. D. Stevens
Lydia Hardy her mark
H. C. Annis
State of New Hampshire
Merrimack SS. Dec 18th 1857 Then personally
appeared the above named Lydia Hardy
and acknowledged the foregoing Power
of Attorney the her free act & deed
Before me L D Stevens Justice of the Peace
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State of New Hampshire
Merrimack County SS. On this eighteenth
day of December A.D. 1851 before the subscriber
a Justice of the Peace in and for the County
and State aforesaid personally appeared Lydia
Hardy and made oath in due form of law that
she is the widow of Isaac Hardy who was a soldier
in the war of the Revolution; that she
is now receiving a pension from the United States
at the rate of Thirty one Dollars and thirty three cents
per annum under the Act of Feb 2d 1848; that her
husband drew a pension at the rate of Thirty Four
Dollars and sixty five cents per annum; that
she asks for an increase of her present pension
to which she may be found entitled under any
and all of the Acts and Resolutions of Congress
which are applicable in her case; that she is a 
resident of Hopkinton in said County and is 94
years of age and is a widow:
Witness
Herrick C Annis
Lydia Hardy her mark

Subscribed and sworn to the day and year above
written before me
L.D. Stevens, Justice of the Peace
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All
1620

Admitted
S. C. Badger
Concord
NH
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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.
STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE.
County of Merrimack SS
ON THIS twenty first day of July 1848 personally appeared
before the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, Lydia Hardy
a resident of Hopkinton in the County of Merrimack
aged ninety one 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 2d February, 1848, granting pensions to Widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War:
That she is the Widow of Isaac Hardy who was a
private in the Army of the revolution, that she was a
pensioner and received a pension under the act of 17th of
June 1844 at the rate of thirty one dollars and thirty
three cents per annum.


She further declares that she is still a widow.  Lydia Hardy her mark
Hannah Hardy
J.C. Bauger
Sworn and subscribed on the day and year above written- Before
J. C. Bauger, Justice of the Peace
I FURTHER CERTIFY, That the above Declarant is personally known to me.
S. C. Bauger, Justice of the Peace


State of New Hampshire
Merrimack COUNTY, SS.
I, Nathaniel B Baker Clerk of the Court of Common
Pleas, of the County and State aforesaid, do hereby certify that Stephen C Budger
is a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, duly commissioned and qualified; that his commission was
dated on the seventeenth day of January 1848 and will expire
on the seventeenth day of January 1853 and that his signature above written
is genuine to the best of my [illegible] opinion.
Given under my hand, and the seal of said Court, this 23 day of August 1848
N. B. Baker CLERK
Sold by John F. Brown, 171, Main-Street, Concord, N. H.
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[handwritten]
1845
Lydia Hardy 1843
[/handwritten]
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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 1849 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 second
day of June 1843.
Josiah Stevens Jr Secretary of State
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[handwritten]
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 second day of June 1843.

Josiah Stevens Jr Secretary of State
[/handwritten]
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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 this Twenty fifth day of March 1843. Personally appeared before William West - a Justice of the Peace in and for the County and State aforesaid, Lydia Hardy, a resident of Hopkinton in the County of Merrimack and State aforesaid, aged 85 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 Isaac Hardy who was a private during the Revolution in the Massachusett Militia
[illegible] That she was a pensioner under the act of 7th July, 1838, which she received at the rate of Thirty one dollars & 33 cents per annum, She further declares that she is still a widow. Lydia [her X mark] Hardy
Hannah Hardy
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written, before me. William West, Justice of the Peace
I certify that the above named declarant is personally known to me, That she is a credible witness, whose statements are entitled to full credit William West, Justice of the Peace