Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 20,727, Henry Blake, Continental N.H.
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(8-1776)

SERVICE
Continental 
NH

Blake, Henry
Molly

NUMBER
W. 20,727
 
CONTENTS
[BLANK]
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12.108

Vermont

Henry Blake
of Peacham in the state of Vermont
who was a private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Stark of the New Hampshire line, for the term of One Year

Inscribed on the Roll of Vermont at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 1 of March 1819

Certificate of Pension issued the 21 of June 1819 and sent to John Rankin, Esq. 
Danville, Vt.

Arrears to 4th of March 1819 4/31     $1.03
Semi-anl. all'ce ending 1 September   48.00
======================== $49.03

{Revolutionary claim,}
{Act 18th March, 1818.}

(over)
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Vermont - 2066

Molly Blake.
widow of Henry Blake.

who was a pensioner under the
 Act of 18th Mar '18
and who died on the 12 July 1833 of Caledonia in the State of Vermont
who was a priv[ate] in the Company commanded by Captain Hale of the Regt. commanded by Stark in the N.H. line for 20 months.

Inscribed on the Roll of Bellows Falls [Vermont]
at the rate of 66 Dollars 66 Cents per annum,
to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.

Certificate of Pension issued the 14 day of Mar. '39, and sent to S.B. Mattocks, Danville, Vt.

Arrears to the 4th of Mar. --- $199.98
Semi=annual allowance ending 33.33
==================== $233.31
{Act July 7, 1838}
Recorded by R. Burdin Clerk,
Book A  Vol. 2-  Page 35.
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Deposition
Wm. Chamberlin
In favour (favor) of
Henry Blake
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State of Vermont
Caledonia ss.
Peacham March 1st 1819

On this first Day of March, 1819, before me the Subscriber, one of Judges of the County Court for Said County of Caledonia, personally appeared Henry Blake of Peacham aged sixty three years resident in Peacham in Said County who, being first by me Duly Sworn according to law doth on his oath makes the following declaration in order to obtain the provision made by the late Act of Congress entitled "An Act to provide for [illegible - crossed out] certain persons engaged in the land and naval Service of the United States in the Revolutionary war" That he the Said Henry Blake enlisted [illegible - crossed out] into the Service of the United States at Cambridge, Massachusetts to which place he had repaired as Volunteer on the claim given by the attack made by the British on the Americans at Concord and Lexington on the 19th of April 1775 & that he enlisted into Capt [illegible - crossed out] Isaac Baldwin's Company in Colonel Stark's Regiment on the last days of April or the first Days of May 1775. That the Said Baldwin being killed on the 19th Day of [April - crossed out] June following at the Battle of Bunker Hill, [illegible - crossed out] Lieut. John Hale took the command of said [illegible - crossed out] Company as their Captain & that he continued in the Service in the Company commanded by the said Hale by a second enlistment after the first Day of Jany 1776 being the Day the former enlistment which was for the term of eight months [illegible - crossed out] expired untill the last day of December [illegible] one thousand seven hundred Seventy Six. That being sent by order of Genl. Then Colonel John Stark to New Hampshire by Express he returned to Charlestown New Hampshire in November to rejoin the Army which were when he left it Stationed at Mount Independence near Ticonderoga but there learned that the army had moved to the South and by which means he did not receive a regular discharge but he did receive his pay for the full year in Continental money for the last month up to the last day of December 1776, in an eight Dollar bill which is herewith enclosed
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That when he first enlisted he was an inhabitant of the Town of Hopkinton in the County of Hillsborough and State of New Hampshire. That by reason of various misfortunes and sickness and particularly by a broken thigh [which - crossed out] he is unable to procure a subsistence by labor and his pecuniary circumstances are such as to require assistance from his friends who are not in affluent circumstances or from his Country Support.
[signed] Henry Blake

State of Vermont
Caledonia County
The above and foregoing was declared sworn to and subscribed by the above named Henry Blake at Peacham in the County aforesaid on the 1st day of March 1819 Before me-
[signed] John Rankin Att Judge of 
Caledonia County Court
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State of Vermont
Caledonia County ss
I John Rankin Assistant Judge of the County Court & for the County of Caledonia & State of Vermont do thereby certify that it appears to my satisfaction that the within named Henry Blake did serve in the Revolutionary War against the common enemy as stated in the within declaration as appears from the two Depositions annexed hereto - and I do further certify that from the most satisfactory evidence provided to me; it is shown that sd Blake is poor & in very reduced circumstances and that he stands in need of assistance from his Country for Support: And I do now transmit the proceedings and testimony taken & had before me to the Secretary for the Department of War Pursuant to the directions of a late act of Congress, Entitled An Act to provide for certain persons engaged in the Land & Naval Service of the United States in the Revolutionary War, which said Declaration is made to obtain the provisions made by sd Act. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto Set my hand & affixed the seal of sd Court this first day of March A.D. 1819 -  [signed] John Rankin
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I William Chamberlin of Peacham in the County of Caledonia and State of Vermont do testify and say that I was acquainted with Major Henry Blake of Peacham in the County and State aforesaid and that I served with him in the year one thousand seven hundred and seventy six in the Army of the United States in the Regiment Commanded by Col John Stark now Genl Stark That my first acquaintance with him was about the Commencement of the year 1776 when he was in Capt John Hales Company in said Starks Regiment and served in said Company as a very Brave Soldier and remained on Camp untill the 6th of October 1776 at which time he was sent on Command by Col Stark to New Hampshire as appears by & writing in His profession under the Hand of Col Stark This day shown to me [illegible - crossed out] The Said Henry Blake above remembered being the same person mentioned in the Declaration made before Judge Rankin of this Date and further the Deponent Saith not
[signed] Wm Chamberlin

State of Vermont
Caledonia County ss
Sworn to and subscribed by the above named Wm Chamberlin before me at Peacham in the County aforesaid on the first day of March 1819
[signed] John Rankin Asst Judge of Caledonia County Court

I hereby Certify that the above named William Chamberlin is a creditable Witness
Atts John Rankin Assistant Judge of Caledonia County Court
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I Timothy Hall of Barnet in the County of Caledonia and the State of Vermont of lawful age Do testify & say that in the month of January AD 1776 I enlisted as a soldier into the company Commanded by Joshua Abbott of Concord county of Rockingham State of New Hampshire for one year said company belonging to the Regiment under the command of Col John Starks and said Regiment Belonging to the army of the United States and while I was in the service as a private I was knowing to Henry Blake now of Peacham in the County of Caledonia & State of Vermont being a soldier in the company Commanded by John Hale & belonging to the Regiment aforesaid During the time of more than Nine months The Said Henry Blake being the same person mentioned in his Declaration made before Judge Rankin of this Date and further saith not [signed] Timothy Hall

State of Vermont Caledonia County ss the above Deposition was sworn to and subscribed by the above named Timothy Hall on the 1st day of March 1819 att John Rankin Assistant Judge of Caledonia County Court

I hereby certify that the above named William Hale is a credible Witness - 
Attest [signed] John Rankin Asst Judge of Caledonia County Court
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Copy - 
Henry Blake's
Declaration
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State of Vermont.
Caledonia County ss.
At a County Court, began and holden at Danville within and for said County on the Second Monday of December A.D. 1821.
Present in Court, the Hon. Isaiah Fisk Chief Judge.
Pres West [illegible] Assistant Judges.
Saml Suis Esqr
On this 13th day of December 1821, personally appeared in open Court (being a Court of Record, with a jurisdiction unlimited in point of amount, and having the power of fine and imprisonment) Henry Blake aged Sixty six years, resident in Peacham in said County, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath declare, that he served in the Revolutionary War as follows: - In the Regiments of Col John Stark and in the Company of Capt Isaac Baldwin Eight months at Winter hill in the year 1775  - and in the year 1776 in said Starks Regiment in Capt John Hales Company in the Continental troops in the New Hampshire Line served one year my former declaration was dated March 1st 1817 and my pension Certificate is numbered 12,108
And I do solemnly swear, that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 13th day of March, 1818, and that I have not since that time, by gift, sale, or in any manner disposed of my property or any part thereof, with intent thereby so to diminish it as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress, entitled "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the Revolutionary War," passed on the 18th day of March, 1818 - and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me, any property or securities, contracts or debts due to me; nor have I any income other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed and by me subscribed,
1 Cow 12.00 10 Sheep 15.00  $27.00
1 Looking Glass & 2 Tables 2.50
Crockery Glass Hollow & Earthern Ware 3.00
1 Desk & 1 chest 3.00 - Knives & forks & Chairs 2.00   5.00
1 Plough 1 Harrow & Parts of old carts 8.00
Chain 1 axe & 1 old Scythe 3.00
Fire Shovel & tongs & Cooper Tools 3.00
[total] $51.50
I am by occupation a Laborer in a poor state of health and in a great [cut off]
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I am by occupation a Laborer in a poor state of health in a great measure unable to Labor in my family and my wife Molly aged 62 in very poor state of health - 
my daughter - Fanny aged about 24 poor health
Seba aged about 23 middling health
Olive aged about 15 good health
[signed] Henry Blake
Sworn to and subscriged in oopen Court this 13th day of December AD 1821
Attest Benja F Deming Clerk

State of Vermont,
Caledonia County, ss.
I Benjamin F. Deming Clerk of the County Court for the County aforesaid, do hereby certify, that the foregoing oath and the schedule thereto annexed, are truly copied from the record of the said Court  - and I do further certify that it is the opinion of the said Court, that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule, is Fifty one Dollars and 50 cents. - In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court, on this 8th day of January 1821.
[signed] Benja F. Deming
Clerk of the County Court for Caledonia County.
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2265
Molly Blake's
Declaration
admd. 20 mopri
$66.66
no deduction
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State of Vermont
Caledonia District ss
On this 28th day of September A.D. 1838 personally appeared before the Court of Probate in & for Said district at a session hereof holden at Peacham in Said district Molly Blake a resident of Peacham in the County of Caledonia, aged Seventy Seven years, who being that 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 7, 1838 entitled "an Act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows." That she is the widow of Henry Blake  who was a Private in the army of the Revolution, that she cannot tell the date of her husbands enlistment into the army that he served as a fifer in the Company of Captain Hale in the Regiment of Col. Stark, that he served under Capt Baldwin who was killed at the battle of Bunker Hill and Lieut Hale was Lieut of the company and took the Capts. place after Capt. Baldwins death - that her said husband she believes served in all about two years; that he was at Winter hill near Boston, at New York & at Fort George, and that she has heard her said husband tell of being at St Johns & Isle aux Noix in Canada. That she is not able to particularize his services but refers to his records of the war department for proof of his services. That her said husband was a Revolutionary Pensioner under the act of 1818 and was once dropped from the roll and afterwards restored and that she received the arrears of pension due him after his decease - She further declared that her maiden name was Molly Colby, and that she was married to the said Henry Blake on the 18th day of December in the year Seventeen hundred and Seventy Seven that her husband the aforesaid Henry Blake died on the 12th day of July in the year 1833 that she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service, but the marriage took place previous to the first day of January Seventeen hundred and ninety four viz at the time above stated.
[signed] Molly Blake
Sworn to and Subscribed the day and year above written before [signed] Saml B. Mattocks Judge of Said Court
I certify that the aforesaid Molly Blaks is a credible witness [signed] Saml B. Mattocks Judge
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I Henry Mattocks Registrar of the Court of Probate for the district aforesaid do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of Said Court in the matter of the application of Molly Blake for a pension
In testimony whereof I have hereunto Set my hand and affixed the Seal of Said Court of Danville in said district this 28th day of September A.D. 1838.
[signed] Henry Mattocks
Registrar
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I Ira Blake of Peacham in the County of Caledonia of lawful age depose testify and say that Molly Blake of said Peacham is my mother and the widow of Henry Blake late of said Peacham deceased that said Henry Blake was of Record Pensioner of the United States under the Act of 1818 and died on the 12th day of July A.D. 1833 and that the said Molly Blake has ever since remained his widow and has not been married to any person since his decease - 
[signed] Ira Blake

State of Vermont
Caledonia County ss.
Peacham Sept 28th 1838
Then personally appeared Ira Blake who subscribed the foregoing deposition in my presence and made solemn oath that the same contains the truth and nothing but the truth and I certify that said Ira Blake is a credible witness. [signed] Sam. B. Mattocks Justice Peace

I Benjamin Kimball of Peacham in the County of Caledonia of lawful age depose testify and say that Molly Blake of said Peacham who has this day made her declaration before the Probate Court for the district of Caledonia in order to obtain a pension is the widow of Henry Blake late of said Peacham deceased, that said Henry Blake was a Revolutionary pensioner of the United States, and that he died on the 12th day of July A.D 1833 and that I was present at his death and burial. I further say that the said Molly Blake has not been married to any person since the said Henry Blakes death but has remained his widow, & further I say not. [signed] Benja Kimball

State of Vermont
Caledonia County ss.
Peacham Sept. 28th 1838
Then personally appeared Benjamin Kimball who subscribed the foregoing deposition in my presence and made solemn oath that the same contains the truth and nothing but the truth And I certify that Said Benjamin Kimball is a credible witness. - [signed] Saml B. Mattocks Justice Peace
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State of Vermont
Caledonia County ss.
I Samuel B. Mattocks, Clerk of the County Court of the County aforesaid do hereby certify that Samuel B Mattocks is a justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid duly commissioned and qualified, that his commission was started the 1st day of November AD 1837 and will expire on the last day of November AD 1838 and that his Signatures to the certificates annexed to the depositions of Ira Blake & Benja Kimball on the preceding page are genuine.
Given under my hand & the Seal of Said Court at Danville this 28th day of September A.D. 1838
[signed] Sam. B. Mattocks Clerk

2265
Molly Blake's Declaration
admd.
20 Mopri
$66.66

no deduction
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Hopkinton N.H. Sept. 17. 1838
I, Moses Kimball, Pastor of the Congregational Church in Hopkinton in the County of Merrimack and the State of New Hampshire, certify that on examination of the records of said Church in my possession I find a record of the marriage of Henry Blake and Molly Colby recorded as follows; viz,
"Marriages"
"Seventeen hundred seventy seven, December eighteenth, Henry Blake and Molly Colby both of Hopkinton"
That it is a true copy of the record with the exception of the state which is expressed on the record in fair legible figures as follows.
"Marriages"
"1777 December 18, Henry Blake and Molly Colby both of Hopkinton
Attest [signed] Moses Kimball
Pastor of the Congregational Church in Hopkinton
I Moses Kimball above named depose and say that I hold the office of Pastor of the Congregational Church in the County Town and State aforesaid and that the above is a true extract from the Records of said Church with the exception above named as certified by me
Moses Kimball Pastor of the Congregational Church in Hopkinton
State of New Hampshire
Merrimack ss.
September 17th 1838 then personally appearing Moses Kimball subscribed to and made oath that the above affidavit is true
Before me Horace Chase Justice of the Peace
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February 7, 1935
BA-J /MEL Our
Henry Blake-W.20727 
Joseph Hosford-S.44934
Mrs. Frank Azro Howe
Mellette
South Dakota
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the records of Henry Blake, of Peacham, Vermont, and Joseph Hosford, of Allegany County, New York, soldiers of the Revolutionary War and pensioners.
The data which follow were obtained from the papers on file in Revolutionary War pension claims, W.20727 and S. 44934, respectively, based upon the military service of the above named soldiers in that war.
Henry Blake
W.20727
The date and place of birth and the names of the parents of Henry Blake are not shown.
While residing in Hopkinton, New Hampshire, Henry Blake volunteered immediately after the attack on the Americans at Lexington and Concord; he enlisted at Cambridge, Massachusetts about May 1, 1775, served in Captains Isaac Baldwin's and John Hale's Companies, Colonel John Stark's New Hampshire Regiment; length of service eight months; he re-enlisted January 1, 1776, in Captain Hale's Company, Colonel Stark's Regiment in the New Hampshire Line, and served until January 1, 1777. It was stated that his service was rendered as fifer. Captain Isaac Baldwin, his first captain, was killed at the battle of Bunker Hill, but it is not stated that the soldier participated in that engagement.
He was allowed pension on his application executed May 1, 1819, at which time he was aged sixty-three years and resided in Peacham, Caledonia County, Vermont.
[handwritten] Found sol with this service MAH Asslinns VolI
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Henry Blake died July 12, 1833, at Peacham, Vermont.
The soldier married December 18, 1777, at Hopkinton, New Hampshire, Molly Colby. Both were then of said Hopkinton and their marriage was recorded on the records of the Congregational Church at that place.
Soldier's widow, Molly, was allowed pension on her application executed September 28, 1838, at which time she was a resident of Peacham, Vermont and then gave her age as seventy-seven years. In 1821, the soldier stated that his wife, Molly was aged sixty-two years.
Date of her death not on ap
The names of the following children of Henry and Molly Blake are given: daughters Fanny, Saba and Olive, in 1821, aged respectively twenty-four, twenty-three and fifteen years, and son Ira Blake. His age was not shown but he was residing in Peacham, Vermont, in 1838.
In 1822, the name Henry Blake, Junior, appears: no relationship to the family was shown.
There are no further family data.
Joseph Hosford
S.44934
copied from M C S
The date and place of birth and the names of the parents of Joseph Hosford are not shown.
Joseph Hosford enlisted at Rochester, New York, and served six years as a private in the 2" New York Regiment under Captains Charles Graham and Wright, and Colonel Philip Van Cortlands: he was in skirmishes with the Indians and at the taking of Cornwallis and was discharged June 7, 1783.
He was allowed pension on his application executed April 22, 1818, at which time he was a resident of Ontario County, New York.
In 1820, he was fifty-eight years of age and he referred to his wife, Mary, as being fifty-three years of age and he also referred to the following children: Mary, aged eighteen years; Abigail, aged fifteen years; and Franklin, aged eleven years.
-3-
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The date of marriage of Joseph Hosford is not given. He died January 17, 1847.
Very truly yours
A.D Hiller
Executive Assistant to the Administrator.
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Josiah Shedd's Affidavit
Josiah Shedd's Affidavit
Marked A -
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I Josiah Shedd of Peacham, Caledonia County & State of Vermont of lawful age depose and say that I the sd Shedd, recount Judgement against Henry Blake, in those actions, by the consideration of Chester W. Bloss of sd Peacham Justice of the Peace, for and in sd County of Caledonia on the 27th day of Jany 1821 amounting in the whole including damages, costs & Executions to $124.16; and that I delivered the Execution to Reuben Hand, legal Constable of sd Peacham for collection and denote him to levy the same on one Horse, one pair of two year old Steers, 2 two year old Heifers, 2 one year old Steers, one Double Sleigh, one single Sleigh & Harness, seven Sheep, 2 Calves, and one Cow the property of sd Blake - and that the sd office - did Levy the same, did advertise the property for sale legally - and on the first of May 1821 The sd Hand did sell at Public Vendue, All the above property - to the best Bidders - and that then and afterwards the purchasers did drive away and remove all the above named property, excepting one cow, which cow the sd Blake sold to the Parker Hooker and Benj Kimball, as he says - and the Deponent further Saith, that the sd Hand did neglect his duty and not make a [illegible - crossed out] return of his doings upon the sd Executions in his life time - and that the sd Hand died at Peacham on the 20th or 21st day of October last - and the deponent further saieth, that he the sd Shedd, made diligent inquiry, and could find nothing more owned by sd Blake than the above list of property to buy his Execution upon; (excepting some trifling articles, that would [illegible] by hay for their sale), which were not protected by the Laws of this State - And further the sd Hand showed this Deponent, an Execution again the sd Blake in favor of Franklin Fenton of about $25.00 - The amount of the sale of sd property near $143 or 144 Dollars
[signed] Josiah Shedd
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State of Vermont
Caledonia ss - 
Peacham June 7th, AD 1823
Personally appeared Josiah Shedd the subscriber of the within affidavit & made solemn oath to the truth of the same before me
[signed] Chester W Bloss Jus of Peace
I hereby certify that the above named Josiah Shedd is a creditable Person
[signed] C. W. Bloss Jus of Peace
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Town Clerk of Peacham's
Certificate
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"At a legal meeting of the inhabitants of the Town of Peacham, March 29th, 1820.
"The office of Constable and Collector was set up at vendue; to the best bidder, Capt. Reuben Hand bid it off engaging to pay thirty Dollars for it, and was chosen, and sworn."
I hereby certify, that the foregoing is a true extract from the records of the Town of Peacham, Vol. 5th, page 75. - 
Attest, [signed] Leonard Worcester, Town Clerk.
Peacham, June 7th, 1823. -
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I Chester W Bloss of Peacham in the County of Caledonia and State of Vermont (Esquire one of the Justices of the Peace in aforesaid County) of lawful age depose and say that on the 2nd Day of January A[D] 1821. I signed as Justice of the Peace as above three writs of attachment in favor of Josiah Shedd of said Peacham and against Henry Blake of the same Peacham made returnable to myself on the 27th Day of January last named and I further say I signed as Justice as above on the 2nd Day of June last named one writ of attachment in favor of Franklin Fenton of said Peacham against the same H. Blake returnable to mean the 27th Day of June A[D] 1821 - which favor writs of attachment were Duly served by Reuben Hand then a legal Constable of Peacham as appears by his return Duly made by attaching one law, two, two year old Steers, two yearling Steers, two yearling Heifers, two Calves, one Black Mare, one two horse Sleigh, one Cutter and harness, Seven Sheep and five tons of hay all as the property of the said Henry Blake - the said writs being thus seized were Duly returned to me - When on the 27th Day of January last above named - the said Causes having been under consideration I Rendered Judgement in favor of the aforesaid Shedd against the said Blake in the three suits the amount of which three Judgements including Damages, Costs and Executions on the same was one hundred and twenty four Dollars an 16/100 and I further say that on the same 27 Day of January last above named I render Judgement in favor of the said Fenton against the said Blake in the suit above mentioned the amount of which Judgement including Damages costs and execution was twenty five Dollars and 74/100 and I further say that
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that I issued Execution in Due form of Law on each of the aforesaid Judgements on the sd 27th Day of Jany AD 1821 - which Judgements have not been served nor annulled from any that appear of Record relative to the same. & I further that the said Reuben Hand who was a legal Constable of sd town of Peacham in Jany AD 1821 has Since Deceased at sd Peacham and that he died not making legal return of the sd Executions in his lifetime. I further say not 
[signed] C. W. Bloss
Caledonia ss. Peacham June 7th AD 1823 - 
Personally appeared Chester M Bloss & made solemn oath to the truth of the foregoing affidavit by him subscribed before me - 
[signed] Eben Smith Justice - Peace
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Henry Blake's
Declaration
Copy - No 30
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State of Vermont
Caledonia County ss.
At a County Court, began and holden at Danville within and for said County on the first Monday of June A. D. 1820.
Present in Court, the Hon, Isaiah Fish Chief Judge.
William Cahoon V Assistant Judges.
John W. Dana Esqr
On this 10th day of June 1820, personally appeared in open Court (being a Court of Record, with a jurisdiction unlimited in point of amount, and having the power of fine and imprisonment) Henry Blake aged Sixty five years, resident in Peacham in said County, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath declare, that he served in the Revolutionary War as follows: - In the Regt of Col John Stark and in the company of Capt Isaac Baldwin eight months at Winter Hill in the year 1775 in the year 1776 in said Starks Regiment in Capt John Hales Company in the Continental Troop in the New Hampshire line served one year My former Declaration was dated on March 1st 1819 and my pension certificate is numbered 12,108 - 
And I do solemnly swear, that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18th day of March, 1818, and that I have not since that time, by gift, sale, or in any manner disposed of my property or any a part thereof, with intent thereby so to diminish it as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of congress, entitled "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the Revolutionary War," passed on the 18th day of March, 1818 - and that have not, nor has any person in trust for me, any property or securities, contracts or debts due to me; nor have I any income other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed and by me subscribed. [signed] Henry Blake
133 3/4 Acres 2/3 for House & barn $533.00
Subject to mortgage of $375.00 Deducted 375.00
[total] 158.00
1 ox, 2 cows, 2 two year old steers 80.00
3 yearlings, 2 sucking calves, 1 horse 52.00
20 Sheep & 15 Lambs, 4 Shouts & 5 pigs 42.50
1 wooden clock, Looking Glass & 2 tables 10.00
Crockery, Glass Earthen & Hollow ware 3.50
1 Desk, Chest, & Light Stand 5.50
Knives, forks, & old chairs 3.00
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10 Swarms Bees 30.00
2 Ploughs, 1 Harrow W. of an old cart 13.00
Chains, Axe, Hoes, wedges, old scythe 1 G 10.00
1 old Double Sleigh 1 old cutter Harness 10.00
2 old Saddles fire shovel & tongs 4.00
[total] $421.50
[signed] Henry Blake
I am by occupation a labourer in very poor health and unable to Labour for my support; and my family are my wife Molly aged sixty one and in a very bad state of health, my Daughter Olive aged 14 years in good health - I am a cripple by reason of a fall which renders me [illegible - crossed out] incapable of performing Labour as formerly.
I further declare that I am justly and legally indebted to sundry persons in the sum of $415.11 [signed] Henry Blake
Sworn to and declared in open Court on this 19th day of June A.D. 1820, Before Wm Cahoon Judge
State of Vermont,
Caledonia County ss,
I Benja F Deming Clerk of the County Court for the County aforesaid, to hereby certify, that the foregoing oath and the schedule thereto annexed, are truly copied from the record of the said Court - and I do further certify that it is the opinion of the Court, that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule, is Four hundred & Twenty one Dollars and 50 cents, - In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court, on this 17th day of July 1821.
[signed] Benja F Deming Clerk of the County Court for Caledonia County.
Inventory - $421.50
Debts and deducts 415.11
[total] $6.39
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DEED Henry Blake to John W. Chandler
Know all Men by these Presents, that I, Henry Blake of Peacham, in Caledonia County, and State of Vermont, for the consideration of four hundred and nine Dollars paid to my full satisfaction, by John W. Chandler, of Peacham, in the County of State aforesaid, Have given, granted, bargained, and sold, and by these presents, do give, grant, bargain, sell, and confirm, unto the said John W. Chandler, his Heirs and Assigns forever two certain pieces of Land, in Peacham aforesaid, described as follows viz two equal third parts, in quantity and quality, of the whole of Lots No. thirty nine and forty four, in the Ranges, so called, drawn to the original rights of Noadiah Warner, and Thomas Judd; each Lot is supposed to contain one Hundred acres of Land, be the same more or less; being the same farm on which I now live; (the other third part of said farm is owned by Benjamin Kimball;) meaning hereby to convey to said Chandler all the right and title, which I have to said two Lots of Land, with the buildings thereon standing, be the same more or less, is that said Chandler shall hereafter own two thirds of said Farm and Buildings, and the said Kimball one third, as tenants in common;
To Have and to Hold said granted Promises, with all the privileges and appurtenances thereof, to the said John W. Chandler, his Heirs and Assigns, to his and their own proper use and behoof forever. And I the said Henry Blake, for myself, and my Heirs, Executors, and Administrators, do covenant with the said John W. Chandler, his Heirs, and Assigns, that until the en sealing of these Presents, I am the sole owner of the premises, and have good right and title to convey the same in manner aforesaid; that they are free from every encumbrance, and I hereby engage to warrant and defend the same against all lawful claims whatever; excepting two mortgage deeds, which I have heretofore executed to said Chandler of said Land.
In witness whereof I hereunto set my hand and seal; this 11th day of December, A.D. 1821 [signed] Henry Blake. L.S.
In presence of
Samuel A. Chandler.
Jonathan Elkins,
State of Vermont
Caledonia County Ss. Peacham December 11th 1821.
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State of Vermont
Caledonia County ss 
Peacham, December 18th, 1821
Then Major Henry Blake personally appeared and acknowledged this Instrument, by him sealed and subscribed, to be his free act and deed before Jonathan Elkins, Justice of Peace.
The foregoing Instrument was received for Record, December 12th, 1821, and recorded and examined, by Leonard Worcester, Town Clerk

Caledonia ss. Town Clerk's Office, Peacham, June 6th, 1823. I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Copy from the Records of the Town of Peacham, Vol. 7th, Page 27.
Attest, Leonard Worcester, Town Clerk.
DEED
Henry Blake
to
John W. Chandler.
Decr 10, 1821.
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Henry Blake's
Declaration
Copy -
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State of Vermont
Caledonia County ss
At a County Court began and holden at Danville within and for the County of Caledonia aforesaid on the first Monday of June A D 1823
Present in Court
The Honl. Isiah Fisk Chief Judge
The Honl. Samuel Suis Ass. Judges
Joseph Morrill 2nd
On this 6th day of June A D 1823 personally appeared in open court being a court of record for said County (having a Jurisdiction unlimited in point of account and having the power of fine and imprisonment) Henry Blake resident in Peacham in said County aged Sixty seven years who being first duly sworn according to Law doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the provision made by the act of Congress of the 18th March A D 1818 and the 1st May 1820 that he the said Henry Blake after enlisting and serving under Captain Isaac Baldwin [illegible crossed out] in May 1775 to the Battle of Bunker Hill in which Battle said Baldwin fell then under Capt Baldwins first Lieutenant John Hale to Jany 1st 1776 - enlisted for the term of one year on the first day of January 1776 - in the State of New Hampshire in the company of Captain John Hale (he said Hale having been promoted to a Captaincy) in the Regiment commanded by Colonel John Stark in the line of the State of New Hampshire on the continental establishment that he continued to serve in the said corp untill the 1st day of Jany 1777 that is he left the corps at Mount Independence in the State of Vermont in the 6th day of October 1776 under command of Col Stark to proceed to Hopkinton in the State of New Hampshire on express (being out of health) and not rejoining the said company he did not receive a regular discharge but was under command of said officer and received pay to Jany 1st A D 1777 that his name has been placed on the pension list and dropt therefrom on account of his property - and In pursuance of the act of the 1st of May 1820 I do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18th day of March A.D. 1818 and that I have not since that time by gift sale or in any
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manner disposed of my property or any part thereof with intent thereby so to diminish it as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress entitled "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the Revolutionary War" passed on the 18th day of March A D 1818 and that I have not nor has any person in trust for me any property or securities contracts or debts due to me nor have I any income other than what is contained in the Schedule hereto annexed and by me subscribed
1 Looking Glass 0.50 - 2 Tables $2.00 - 1 Desk Chest, 1 light, Stand 5.50 - $8.00
Crockery Glass Earthern & Hollow Ware 3.50
Knives, forks & Chair $3.00 - 1 Plough & Harrow 9.00  12.00
1 Ax 1 Hoe - 1 Chain $4.00 - fire Shovel & tongs 1.50   5.50
[Total] $29.00
The above articles are the same which were inventoried in my first Schedule and since that time are much worn & broken
[signed] Henry Blake

I am by trade or occupation a farmer rendered by age rheumatism and lameness in my left hip unable to labor - my family are my wife Molly who is infirm from age and indisposition and able to perform but little labor aged Sixty four years
my daughter (Alive aged Seventeen years who is not in a good state of health and not able to support herself comfortably (my other children being of age) - 
That since the Exhibition of my first Schedule the following changes have been made in my property - 
Articles Sold - To whom sold - Time of sale - Amt & recd in return
133 3/4 acres of Land & 2/3 House & barn  - John W Chandler - Dec 10, 1821 - $409.00 allowed on Debts I owed him land being previously mortgaged to him

1 Ox - Hector McLean & Franklin Fenton - Oct 5, 1821 - $23.50 allowed on debts owed them

1 Cow - Joel Walker & Hector McLean - Oct 15, 1822 - $15.00 allowed on Debts owed them

1 Cow - Parker Hooker & Benja Kimball - Oct 15, 1822 - $12.00 allowed on Debts owed them

1 yearling Heifer - Henry Blake Jr - Oct 1822 - $7.00 recd in cash
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Articles Sold - To whom Sold - Time of Sale - Amt. & recd in return

2 - 2 year old Steers, 2 yearlings, 1 Double Sleigh, 2 Calves, 1 Horse, 1 old Cutter & Harness, 7 Sheep
by Reuben Hand Constable of Peacham
1st May 1822
$143.00 to satisfy Execu- liens - See Depositions marked A & B. - 

13 Sheep & 15 Lambs
Part to Parker Hooker & Benj Kimball
-
$23.00 allowed on Debts to them & part Killed to support family

4 Shotes 5 pigs
-
-
Fatted & Killed to support family

1 Wooden Clock
Mistake in the first Schedule it not being my property at the time [illegible[ since
-
-

10 Swarms bees
Some died & others consumed to support my family 
-
-

2 old Saddles
worn out & destroyed 
-
-

The first item the Land & buildings were mortgaged to John W Chandler to secure to him debts which I owed him as will be seen by reference to the certified copies of the mortgaged Deeds and was deeded to him to save cost as I could not sell it for more than his demands - 
The property sold by Reuben Hand was attached by said officer and sold at public vendue in three Executions Josiah Shedd as Henry Blake & one Exn Franklin Fenton res Do. and said officer neglected to make a legal return of his doings thereon and is now dead which is Explained by the Depositions marked A & B. it being the best  evidence I can procure as the [illegible] will admit of in The Stock sold by Reuben Hand & the officer had grown and were sold for more than they were appraised at in my [illegible] Schedule. [signed] Henry Blake
I Benjamin F Deming Clerk of the County Court for the County of Caledonia aforesaid do hereby certify that it appears to the satisfaction of the Court that the said Henry Blake did serve in the Revolutionary War as stated in the proceeding declaration against the common enemy for the term of nine months under one engagement on the continental establishment. I also Certify that the foregoing oath and the Schedule thereto annexed are truly copied from the records of the said court and I do further certify that it is the opinion of the said court that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in he aforesaid Schedule is Twenty nine Dollars. In testimony whereof I have here unto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said court on this 16th day of June 1823
Benj F Deming Clerk of said Court
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B
Benjamin Kimball's
Affidavit
marked B.
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Benjamin Kimballs
B. affidavit
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I Benjamin Kimball of Peacham in the County of Caledonia and State of Vermont of lawful age depose and say, that I have lived for six years past near neighbor to Henry Blake of said Peacham; that in the month of January 1821. Reuben Hand Constable of said Peacham; attached in several writs belonging to Josiah Shedd and Franklin Fenton of said Peacham the following property belonging to Henry Blake two Steers, 2 year old past - 2 Steers one year old past - two Heifers, one year old past, 2 calves - one Horse -7 Sheep - 1 Double Sleigh - one Cutter and Harness - and one horse that I gave the said Hand a right for the land - That same time in February following the said Hand called upon me for the property for the purpose of Inventorying the same for Sale - That on the first of May the said Constable did sell at the Barn of the aid Blake, all the above mentioned property and as he said upon the [illegible] of said  Shedd and Fenton. That, at that time and afterward, all the property sold was [illegible] or remanded away by the several [illegible] excepting and home. and further- That the articles above mentioned, and the same, that the said Blake owned and were appraised and inventoried in this, the said Blake's scedule [sic] exhibited to the county court in June 1828 and Sent on it the war - department for the purpose of obtaining his Pension - That one home mentioned above was bought by Parker Hooker and myself on debts which said Blake owed us - and at the time the above was sold - He the said Blake had no other property, which was not purchased by the same of this sale; exception a few small articles of trifling value - And further - that a quantity of hay was attached, and not sold, the same being consumed by the stock above said named before the sale thereof - And further the Deponent Saith not [signed] Benjamin Kimball
State of Vermont Caledonia County Ss
Peacham June 12th AD 1823
Personally appeared Benjamin Kimball the subscribed, to the above affidavit and made solemn oath that the same is just and true
Before [signed] Chester W. Bloss Justice of the Peace
I hereby certify that the said Benjamin Kimball is a creditable person C. W. Bloss Justice of the Peace
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(Copy.)
Mortgage DEED.
Henry Blake & Benjn Kimball
to John W. Chandler. - 
March 9, 1815.
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(Copy.)
Know all Men by there Presents, That we, Henry Blake and Benjamin Kimball, both of Peacham, in the County of Caledonia, and State of Vermont, for and in consideration of three hundred Dollars, paid to our full satisfaction, by John W. Chandler, of said Peacham, have and do hereby sell and convey to the said John W. Chandler, his Heirs and and Assigns forever, two certain lots of Land, to us belonging, lying in said Peacham, being the whole of Lots No. 39 and 44 in the Ranges, so called, known to the original rights of Noadiah Warner, and Thomas Judd; each right is supposed to contain one hundred acres, be the same more of less; together with the Buildings standing thereon; being the same Farm, which we have this day purchased of Reuben Lamb, as by his deed to us of this date may appears:
To Have and to Hold the said Premises, with the Appurtenances thereof to the said John W. Chandler, his Heirs and Assigns, to their own proper use and benefit forever. And we the said Henry Blake and Benjamin Kimball, for ourselves and Heirs, do covenant with the said John W. Chandler, his Heirs and Assigns, that, until the delivering hereof, we are the lawful owners of said Premises; that they are free from all encumbrances; and that we will warrant and defend the same against all lawful claims whatever.
Provided, nevertheless, if we, the said Blake and Kimball, our Heirs, Executors, and Administrators, shall well and truly pay, or cause to be paid, to the said John W. Chandler, his Heirs, Executors, Administrators, or Assigns, the contents of two Notes of Hand, this day executed by us, the said Blake and Kimball, to and in favor of the said Chandler; the first is given for the payment of one hundred Dollars, on demand, with Interest; and the 2d is given for the payment of two hundred Dollars, in one year from the date, with Interest; according to the tenor of said Notes, that this deed is to be null and void but, in default there of the same is to be and remain in full force, power, and virtue, in the law.
In witness whereof, we hereto set our hands and seals, this ninth day of March, A.D. 1815.
[signed] Henry Blake. L.S.
[signed]Benjamin Kimball. L.S.
In presence of Josian Shedd. Ira Blake.
State of Vermont
Caledonia County Ss
Peacham, March 9th, 1815.
The said Henry Blake and Benjamin Kimball, Signers of the foregoing Instrument, personally acknowledged the same to be their free act and deed; before [signed] Reuben Lamb, Justice of Peace
The foregoing Instrument was received for record, March 28th, 1815; and recorded and examined, by [signed] Leonard Worcester, Town Clerk.
Caledonia Ss Peacham, June 4th, 1823. - I hereby certify, that the foregoing is a true copy from the records of the town of Peacham, Vol. 6th, page 140.
Attest, [signed] Leonard Worcester, Town Clerk.
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Clerks Certificate
of the authenticity of proof
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State of Vermont
Caledonia County Ss
I Benjamin F Deming Clerk of the County Court for the County of Caledonia aforesaid do hereby Certify that Chester W Bloss & Ebenezer Smith Esqr before whom the affidavits herewith transmitted marked A. B. and C were taken were at the respective dates at which the same purport to be made Justices of the Peace for said County duly Commissioned for that purpose
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and this seal of said Court this 16th day of June A.D. 1823 - 
[signed] Benjamin F Deming
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State of Vermont
Caledonia County Ss
I Benjamin F Deming Notary Pubic for the said County of Caledonia do hereby Certify that Leonard Worcester whose certificates are annexed to three several copies of Deeds herewith transmitted is and was at the several dates of said certificates Town Clerk for the town of Peacham in said County and that his name thereto subscribed are his own proper signatures
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand an affixed my seal of office at Danville in said County this 11th day of July 1823
[signed] Benjamin F Deming N. P.
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(Copy)
Mortgage DEED
Henry Blake
to
John W. Chandler
Feb. 16, 1819.
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(Copy)
Know all Men by these Presents, That I Henry Blake, of Peacham, in the County of Caledonia, and State of Vermont, for and in consideration of the sum of two hundred and twenty Dollars, and seventy two cents, to me in hand before the delivery hereof, well and truly paid by John W. Chandler, of said Peacham, the receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge, have given, granted bargained, sold, and by there Presents, do give, grant, bargain, sell, alien, [illegible], convey, and confirm, unto the said John W. Chandler, his Heirs and Assigns forever, two equal third parts, in quantity and quality, of Lots No. thirty nine and forty four, in the Ranges, in said Peacham, drawn to the original rights of Noadiah Warner and Thomas Judd, being the Farm whereon I now live; (the other third part of said Farm being the property of Benjamin Kimball; meaning hereby to convey to said Chandler all the Right and Title which I have to said Farm, and to the Buildings standing thereon, be the same; more or less:
To Have and to Hold the said granted Premises, with all the Privileges and Appurtenances to the same belonging, to him, the said John W. Chandler, his Heirs and Assigns, to his and theirs on by proper me and benefit forever. And I, the said Henry Blake; for myself, my Heirs, Executors, and Administrators, do hereby covenant, grant, and agree, to and with the said John W. Chandler, his Heirs and Assigns, that, until the delivering hereof, I am the lawful owner of said Premises lawfully seized and possessed thereof in my own  rights, in fee simple, and have full power and lawful authority to grant and convey the same in manner aforesaid; that the Premises are free and clear of all encumbrances whatsoever; and that I will warrant and defend the same to the said John W. Chandler, his Heirs and Assigns, against the lawful claims and demands of any person, or persons; excepting a prior mortgage, executed by said Kimball and myself, to and in favor of said John W. Chandler, dated March 9th, A.D. 1815, of said Farm; which prior mortgage is not meant to be in any [illegible] affected hereby.
Provided, nevertheless, If I, the said Henry Blake, my Heirs, Executors, or Administrators, shall well and truly pay, or cause to be paid, to the said John W. Chandler, his Heirs, Executors, Administrators, or Assigns, the contents of a Note of Hand, which I have this day executed to and in favor of the said John W. Chandler, for the payment of two hundred and twenty Dollars, and seventy two Cents, on demand, with Interest annually, according to the tenor of said Note, then this deed is to be null and void; but, in default thereof, the same is to be and remain in full force, power, and virtue, in the law.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal, this sixteenth day of February, one thousand eight hundred and nineteen. Henry Blake. L.S.
Signed, sealed, and delivered, in presence of [signed] RMBlanchard.
[signed] Henry Blake, Jr.
State of Vermont
Caledonia County ss.
Peacham, February 16th, 1819
Personally appeared Henry Blake, Signer and Sealer of the foregoing Instrument, and acknowledges the same to be his free act and deed; before me, 
[signed] Reuben Blanchard, Justice of Peace
The foregoing Instrument was received for record, February 17th, 1819; and recorded and examined by Leonard Worcester, Town Clerk.
Caledonia ss. Town Clerk's Office, Peacham, June 4th, 1828. - I hereby certify, the foregoing is a true copy from the Records of the Town of Peacham, Vol 6th, page 456.
Attest, Leonard Worcester, Town Clerk
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Certificate of Molly Blake marriage -
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State of New Hampshire
Office of Secretary of State Concord September 26 1838
I hereby certify that Horace Chase before whome the annexed affidavit was taken was on the 17th day of September AD 1838 duly in commission as a Justice of the Peace within & for the County of Merrimack and his signature to the annexed document is true and genuine
In testimony where of I have hereunto affixed the Seal of said State
[signed] Josiah Stevens Secretary of State
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Hon J. L. Edwards
Comr [illegible]
Washington
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Danville Vermont
October 2d 1838
Sir,
Herewith I transmit you the claim of Molly Blake of Peacham Vt widow of Henry Blake late a Revolutionary Pensioner, for a pension, under the act of July 7, 1838 - 
Please forward her certificate to me, and direct to Danville, Caledonia Co. Vermont.
Very Respectfully
Saml B. Mattocks
Hon. James L Edwards
Commissioner [illegible]
Washington
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[Left side and column:]

Personal property valued by the [illegible] at $29
Accounts for the acreage of his property as follows-
1333/4 acres of land and ⅔ house and barn sold on December 10 1820 to JW [illegible] [illegible] allowed on debt which [illegible] the land being frequently mortgaged [illegible] [illegible] authenticated copy of the mortgage was written. 1 ox sold 5th October 1821 to H. [illegible] [illegible] for $23.50 allowed on debt which he owed him, 1 cow sold 18 October 1822 to [illegible] and paid to for 15. Dollars allowed on debt which he owed him, 1 cow sold to Chester Blaisdell for [illegible] toward a debt due to him from the applicant. [illegible] sold  [illegible] on [illegible] [illegible] is lost - the dates of the authenticated copies of the mortgages given by the applicant [illegible].
When W. [illegible] [illegible] follows a date of 7 March 1815. 10 July 1817 and [illegible] December 1820.
$23.73
B.F. Deming
Danville Vermont
September [18]19

[Right side and column:]
Claimant
Henry Blake Private 1777-one year
Aged 77 years by occupation a farmer in bad health, wife aged [illegible] years also in bad health. 1 daughter age 14 years in good health. The applicant states that he is crippled by result of  a fall serving duty as a soldier in the war.
1 schedule dated June 1, 1828. Real property viz 133 3/4 acres, barn ⅔ of a house and barn $533 subject to a mortgage of 375 and which leaves $158-
[illegible] property 1 ox, 2 cows, 2 steers, 3 yearling calves, 1 horse, 20 sheep, 15 [illegible][illegible], 5 [illegible] [illegible] and [illegible] [illegible] $41.50
He omitted several persons names not mentioned in the amount of $415 11/100
Schedule under the act 1 March 1823
Taken 1 June 1823
Real property
None
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Revolutionary War Records Section 3-525
Department of the Interior,
Bureau of Pensions.
Washington, D.C., 192
In reply to your request of [blank], for the history of Henry Blake, a soldier of the Revolutionary War, the following is taken from the Soldier and  Widow claim for pension.
[Table of five columns, headed:]
Dates of Enlistment or Appointment. || Length of Service || Rank || Officers Under Whom Service Was Rendered ||State.
April 30 or May 1, 1775 || to December 31 [17]76 || Fifer.|| Captains Isaac Baldwin, Hale || John  Stark
New Hampshire
Battles engaged in, None stated
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Hopkinton HillsborougCounty New Hampshire
Date of application for pension, Mar 1, 1819 - al.
Residence at date of application, Peacham Caledonia, Vermont.
Age at date of application, 63 yrs.
Remarks: He Married December 18, 1777 Molly Colby  both of Hopkinton, New Hampshire. He died July 12, 1833 and she was allowed pension on an application certificate September 28, 1838 while residing in Peacham Vermont age 77 years. Chief refereences living are Fanny age 24. Seba 23 and Olive 15 in 1821 - and Sara age not stated
The above noted is the only descendants.
Respectfully, Commissioner.
+It did not seem clear that he was in battle at  Bunker Hill E[illegible]
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Mrs. Frank Azro Howe
Mellette
South Dakota
Jan 21, 1935

Pension Dept.
Revolutionary War

Gentlemen

1 Kindly send me the record of Henry Blake enlisted at Hopkinton N.H. applied for pension while a resident Peacham Vt.
Did the Henry Blake Mentioned as enlisting in Mass have a pension record? Is it the same Henry?
2 Please send copy of pension granted Joseph Hasford Jr. He applied 1818. Portage Allegame Co. N.Y.
He died Jan 5. 1847
Very Truly
Gertrude B. Howe
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[stamp]
US Pension Office
Sep 5 1922
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Revolution Section
Mrs. Frank Azro Howe
827 Seventh Street South East
Minneapolis, Minn.
September 1, 1922
Pension Deptartment Washington.
Gentlemen,
Will you kindly give me the full military history of Henry Blake drum major and fifer - Kensington, New Hampshire 1755. died at Peacham Vermont. 1833. His wife was Milly Colby. He enlisted in 1775 and was at Battle of Bunker Hill.
He was at Winter hill, Boston, Sunday the 17 1776 as his diary shows and was in the northern campaign. At this time he was away north of 7 months " Received - October [illegible] a pass and left Vt for Hopkinton New Hampshire " - his last entry is March 7.
He enlisted as fifer in Captain Isaac Baldwins Company April 25, 1775.  - time of service 3 mo - 16 days.
Can anyone [illegible] 1st written discription [sic] - Company and under whom served?
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Mrs. Frank Azro Howe
827 Seventh Street South East
Minneapolis, Minn.

Also - 
Henry Blake - Served as Corp in Capt John Hale's Co. who died of small pox contracted while a captive in the hands of the Indians. He died Nov 28. 1777.
Please send me his military record as he was the father of Major Henry Jr. Mentioned first was a pension ever given [him or - crossed out] his widow?
Very truly yours
G. H. Bennett Howe
Sept. - 1922

The name of the widow - I do not know - and only two of the children - Henry Jr. mentioned here. b. Kensington N.H. enlisted Hopkinton N.H - where his father may have enlisted. The name of the oldest child was Olive who married Capt Hale
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1922 Sept 30 hist to G.H. Bennet Howe - Esq - EEb
1935 Feb 7 Hist to Mrs Frank A. Howe
Widow, &c.
File No. 20724
Molly Blake
Widow of
Henry Blake
Priv Rev War
Act Juy 7 1838
Index: Vol. C, Page 69
Arrangement of 1870
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John W. Chandler
Affidavit
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I Josiah Shedd of Peacham in the County of Caledonia and State of Vermont of lawful age testify and say that in the month of May last I was at the House of Major Henry Blake who has been [illegible] on the Pension rolls of the District of Vermont and who resides in Peacham, County of Caledonia and State of Vermont to attend a Sheriff Sale of his Property, and then saw sold by Reuben Hand Constable of said Peacham, one Horse, one pair of steer of three years old, one pair of steers and two Heifers of two years old, one pair of Steers, one year old and seven sheep, and two sleighs - and as the Constable had execution in my favor I was led to enquire into the circumstances of all the executions which he then had - and found almost all of them to be the same Debts which he owed at the time he first presented his schedule for a Pension - and also found them to be the same property which was appraised in said schedule - I further state that the land which was then appraised under the encumbrance of a Mortgage - has since been deeded to the Mortgagee - and I doubt whether the land could be sold for sufficient to pay the principal and interest of the Mortgage - the property which has remaining has been appraised by Reuben Blanchard and me and sent on to the Secretary of War. I further state that I have been acquainted with Henry Blake for 15 years. He has at various times suffered extremely with rheumatism and no inconsiderable portion of the time unable to attend to business - that about three years since he fell and injured his left hip so considerably that since he has not been able to work or to walk without great difficulty - He is a man over sixty years of age of as honest industrious (if he was able) and good character - and has a wife and several daughters unmarried - 
[illegible paragraph]
I Joel Walker of Peacham Caledonia County and State of Vermont of lawful age do testify and say that some time in the month of June 14, 21 I called on Major Henry Blake of said Peacham for security for a small debt he owed me and said Blake said he would do any thing he could to secure me and accordingly he got Benjamin Kimball to sign a note with him to [cut off] thirty dollars and to make him secure
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he delivered to the said Kimball five swarms of Honey Bees and one Large Pump auger and one yearling Heifer
Peachm Jany 21 1822 Joel Walker
State of Vermont
Caledonia ss
Peacham Jany 21 1822
Personally appeared Col Joel Walker and after being carefully examined & duly cautioned made Solemn Oath that the above deposition by him subscribed contains the truth & nothing but the Truth
Before me [signed] Reuben Blanchard Justice Peace
I certify that the above named Joel Walker is a Credible witness [signed] Reuben Blanchard Justice Peace
I Reuben Hand of Peacham in the County of Caledonia and State of Vermont of lawful age do certify and say that Benj Constable of sd Peacham, I [illegible] Execution against Henry Blake of sd Peacham & sold according to Law the following mentioned property of Henry Blake to Satisfy sd Auction - one Horse - one pair of three year old Stock, one pair of two year old stock two one year old stock - two two year old Heffers - Seven Sheep & two Sleighs - and was fully satisfied that it was all the Stock, and Sheep, that sd Blake had which could be attached by Lien - & I fully believe that it was was the same property which was appraised in his schedule, which accompanied his application for a Pension. [signed] Hon Hand Constable
State of Vermont
Caledonia ss
Peacham Jan 19 1822
Personally appeared Capt Reuben Hand & made Solemn Oath that the above Deposition by him subscribed contains the [cut off] but the truth before [cut off]
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truth and nothing but the truth before me [signed] Reuben Blanchard Justice Peace
I certify that the above named Reuben Hooker a credible witness [signed] Reuben Blanchard Justice Peace
I Simeon Brown of Peacham of Caledonia & State of Vermont of lawful age do testify and say, that on the fifth of Nov last I was called with Mr Reuben Clark to David Brown now residing in Canada to appraise four swarms of Bees, four Shorts ten Bushels of Corn & 15 Shorts of Wheat - which we appraised at  - Bees $16.00 - shorts $8.00  - five [illegible] - $13.00 Corn $5.00 Wheat $5.00 - all at $47.00 - The property was Henry Blake's of sd [illegible] & was offered to Parker Hooker to have a note which sd Hooker [illegible] as sd Blake of $25.50 payable on demand dated August 27, 1821 where also to secure sd Hooker for a signing a note with him to Justin M. Lear of about forty Dollars - and as the above property was not sufficient - We appraised a small stone of hay of sd Blakes at Eleven Dollars & one Calf at #2.67 - And as the above property was not enough - Blake put into sd Hooker hands his gun.
[illegible]
State of Vermont
Caledonia ss
Peacham Jan'y 18 1822
Then personally appeared Simeon L. Brown the signer of the above Deposition made Solemn Oath that I confirm the truth & nothing but the truth before me [signed] Reuben Blanchard Justice Peace
I certify that the above named Simeon L. Brown is a credible witness [signed] Reuben Blanchard Justice Peace
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I John W. Chandler of Peacham in the County of Caledonia & State of Vermont, of lawful age, do testify & say in that Major Henry Blake of sd Peacham, being indebted to me, did on the 9th day of March AD 1815 - execute, in my favour, a mortgage deed of his farm in Peacham to secure the payment of his note to me, with encouragement on my part, that if he would pay the lawful interest which would be due to me annually, I would indulge him with a delay of the payment of the principal - He paid the interest a few years punctually, but meeting with a misfortune which rendered him unable to labour, he soon became unable to pay the interest altogether, and has for several years past, neglected the payment of the interest altogether, alleging his inability to raise the money - He informed me several years ago, that he was unable to redeem his farm & should not attempt it, unless he could sell it for more than he owed me - he has offered his farm for sale & has endeavored to find a purchaser for more than two years, I should say, - but failing in the attempt, he has several times told me that he must give up the farm, as he could not redeem it, & no person appeared to purchase it, and his health was so poor that he could not improve it & he wished me not to sue the mortgage, as he wanted give it up without [illegible] if he could not sell it - much advantage. - I saw the Major about the first of December last & had some conversation with him respecting his giving up the farm, he agreed to have the business brought to a close soon, and on the 10th day of Decr last, if I am not mistaken as to the day, he gave me an unconditional deed of his farm, and I give up & cancelled the notes which I held against him amounting to about $460,00 - as near as I can recollect - I have been acquainted with said Blake a number of years & have ever considered him to be an honest industrious man & a good member of Society [signed] John W. Chandler
State of Vermont Peacham January 18th AD 1822
Caledonia County ss   Personally appearing John W. Chandler made solemn oath that the above affidavit by him subscribed contains the whole truth & nothing but the truth before 
[signed] Chester W. Bloss Jus of Peace
Caledonia ss 18 January 1822
I hereby certify that the deponent John W. Chandler is a man of credibility & veracity
[signed] C. W. Bloss Jus of Peace
State of Vermont   
Caledonia ss        [illegible]
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business brought to a close soon and on the 10th day of Decr last, if I am not mistaken as to the day, he gave me an unconditional deed of his farm, and I give up & cancelled the notes which I held against him, amounting to about $460,00 - as near as I can recollect. I have been acquainted with said Blake a number of years & have even considered him to be an honest industrious man & good member of Society. [signed] John W. Chandler
State of Vermont     Peacham January 18th 1822
Caledonia County    Personally appearing John W. Chandler made solemn oath that the above affidavit by him subscribed contains the whole truth and nothing but the truth before (signed) Chester W. Bloss Jus of Peace
Caledonia ss  18 January 1822
I hereby certify that the above deponent John W. Chandler is a man of credibility & veracity. [signed] C. W. Bloss Jus of Peace
State of Vermont   
Caledonia ss          
I Benjamin Dening clerk of the County Court for the County of Caledonia aforesaid do hereby certify that Reuben [illegible]
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Depositions in the case of Henry Blake.
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Leon'd Worcester
affidavit
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Peacham,  Oct. 1, 1838.

I the subscriber hereby certify, that from a record of deaths which I have kept for many years, as minister of the Congregational Church in Peacham, Vermont, it appears that Major Henry Blake, of said Peacham, died July 12th, 1833; (July twelfth, A.D. eighteen hundred thirty three,) aged 77, (seventy seven.)
Leonard Worcester, Pastor of s'd Chh.

I hereby certify that Leonard Worcester, above named, personally appeared, and made solemn oath that the foregoing is a true certificate of the death of Major Henry Blake, according to the record therein referred to.
Ezra C Chamberlin, Just. of Peace

STATE OF VERMONT,        )
CALEDONIA COUNTY, ss.  )

I, Samuel B. Mattock, Clerk of the County Court of the County and State aforesaid, do hereby certify that Ezra C. Chamberlin Esq is a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, duly commissioned and qualified;--that his commission was dated on the first day of November, A.D. 1837, and will expire on the last day of November, 1838, and that his signature above written is genuine.

GIVEN under my hand and the Seal of said County Court, this first day of October, A.D. 1838.
Sam'l B. Mattocks  CLERK.

[illegible seal affixed to the left of the above paragraph]