Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 23014, John Emerson, Mass N.H.

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Mass           Emerson, John            W. 23014
N. 16                      Keziah

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6360
New Hampshire
John Emerson
of Cheshire Co in the State of NH who was a private in the Company commanded by Captain McFarlane of the Regt commanded by Col. Nickson in the Mass. Militia for 15 mo and 15 days from 1775.

Inscribed on the Roll of New Hampshire at the rate of 51 Dollars 66 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1834.

Certificate of Pension issued the 28 day of Feb 1833 and sent Thos M Edwards

Arrears to 4th of Sept 1832 77.44
Semi=anl. allowance ending 4 March 1833 25.83
$103.32
{Revolutionary Claim,
Act June 7, 1832.}
Recorded by H H Sylvester Clerk,
Book 4 Vol. 1 Page 153

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[illegible]

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Declaration of John Emerson
Winchester
  Cheshire Co
N.H.

LO.434

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Declaration,
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7th of June, 1832.
State of New-Hampshire,
County of Cheshire, SS.}
On this twenty first day of August 1832 personally appeared in open Court, before the Hon. Aaron Matson Judge of the Court of Probate for said County of Cheshire now sitting, at illegible within & for said County of Cheshire John Emerson a resident of Winchester in the county of Cheshire and State of New Hampshire aged seventy one 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 7th, 1832.
That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers, and served as herein stated.  That he enlisted at Haverhill Massachusetts as a volunteer in the year of our Lord one thousand and seven hundred & seventy five for eight months & served the full term of his enlistment Officers Mark McFarlane Captain.  The other company officers not recollected.  Officers Col. Nickson - Lieutenant Col. illegible   The major name not recollected that marched from sd Haverhill through Bradford, Andover, Wilmington, Ashburn & Mystic all in said Massachusetts and joined the Army at Cambridge Massachusetts.  That he was stationed at said Cambridge about two months.  The remainder of the time he was stationed at Winter Hill in said Massachusetts.  That he enlisted a second time as a volunteer at said Haverhill for two months in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred & seventy six & served the full time of his enlistment under the following named officers Capt. Bunting Lieutenant Belknap & Orderly Sergeant Otis.  Then he was stationed at a place called Flower hill near Charlestown Massachusetts about a month & was stationed the remainder of the time at Bunker Hill Charlestown Mass at which stations  Gen Sullivan commanded.  That he embarked a third time as a volunteer at Haverhill in said Massachusetts in the New Hampshire regular troops for six months the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred & eighty & served the full time his enlistment under the following Officers Capt. Peinneman  Orderly Sergeant Joseph  Other company officers he has forgotten.  Field Officers Henry Dearborn Col, the other field Officer he has forgotten that he marched from the town of Haverhill Mass & joined the Continental Army at West Point New York.  Where Gen Past Comm marched part of the time & Gen. Arnold the remainder until he deserted.  That during the above

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period of service he was stationed for a short time at Granger town Hornersville & Granger town again when he was discharged after having served the full time of six months the period for which he enlisted that he served in the above mentioned times sixteen months.  That he has no written evidence of the above period of service his discharges having been lost by time and illegible nor does he know of any witnesses to the above service.  That he was born in Haverhill Massachusetts AD 1761 that he supposes there is a record of his age in said Haverhill when called into the service. Since the Revolutionary War he has resided in Wendall illegible Town, and illegible Brookline, Rindge & Weare New Hampshire.  That he now resides in Winchester New Hampshire.  Had a discharge but has lost it and don't  know officer who signed it.  Capt. William Rixford & William Holmes Esq. who lives in his neighborhood can testify as to his character for veracity and belief of his services as a soldier of the Revolution.
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or an annuity, except the present, and he declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of the Agency of any State.
John Emerson
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
before one Aaron Matson Judge of Probate

We, William Rixford and William Holmes both of Winchester aforesaid - 
hereby certify, that we are acquainted with John Emerson who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be seventy one 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.
William Rixford
Wm Holmes
Sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
before me Aaron Matson Judge of Probate
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 further certifies, that it appears to them William Rixford and William Holmes who have signed the preceding certificate are residents of the town of Winchester aforesaid, and are credible persons and that their statement is admitted to credit.
Aaron Matson Judge of Probate 

I, Asa Parker Register of the Court of Probate for sd County of Cheshire do hereby certify, that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the Court in the matter of the application of John Emerson for a pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this twenty first day of August A.D. 1832
Asa Parker
Register of said Court of Probate

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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.}
Cheshire COUNTY, SS.          ⎬

On this Twentieth day of March 1823 personally appeared before me, a Justice of the Peace in and for the County of Cheshire
and State of New-Hampshire, Keziah Emerson a resident of Winchester in the County of Cheshire and State of New-Hampshire, aged seventy six years, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on her oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the Act of Congress, passed on the 3d of March, 1843, granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War.  That she is the widow of John Emerson de(cease)d who
was a Pensioner under the Act of 1832, at the rate of $51.66 per annum on the New Hamphen list and died on the twenty Eighth day of October AD 1840    That she believes herself entitled to five years pay under the act of July 7th 1838. and has this day made her declaration under said act.   She further declares that she is still his widow.  

(signed)  Keziah Emerson

Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written,
(signed) Lewis Campbell Justice of the Peace

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State of New Hampshire

Cheshire ss

I Leonard Bisco Clerk of the Court of
Common Pleas for said County of Cheshire 
it being a Court of Record, Certify that
Lewis Campbell is one of the Judges of
the County of Cheshire aforesaid that
his commission is dated June 12, 1841
and will expire June 12, 1846. and that 
his signatures as herewith written are genuine

In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal of said Court of Common Pleas this 23d day of May AD 1843

(signed) L. Bisco  Clerk

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3106
Declaration
of
Keziah Emerson
1 year
act 3 March 43.
aomd
57.66/
/  to
Thos M Edwards

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We Joseph Emerson and Daniel J. Emerson
of Winchester in the County of Cheshire and State of New Hampshire of Lawful age depose and say that we were acquainted with John Emerson late of said Winchester deceased. That he was a Revolutionary Pensioner that he died on the twenty third day of October AD 1840
That he left a Widow Keziah Emerson who
still survives and remains his widow

(signed) Joseph Emerson
(signed) Daniel Emerson

State of New Hampshire}
Cheshire County  ss}
March 20th 1843

Subscribed and sworn to
Before me (signed) Lewis Campbell Jus(tice of the) Peace

I certify that the above deponants
are credible persons 
(signed) Lewis Campbell Jus(tice of the) Peace

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Extract from the records of the Town of
Townsend in the County of Middlesex and State of Massachusetts.

"The account of the persons that were
lawfully married by the Rev(erend) Samuel Dix from January 19th 1773 to July 14th 1791 are as follows to wit"

"A.D. Seventeen hundred and Eighty Eight
John Emerson with Kezia Brooks both of this
Townsend.

The above is a true copy of the record of
said Town with the exception that the
date is expressed in the record in fair
legible figures as follows "AD 1788"-
& with the exception that under the same caption records of the marriage of other persons both precede & follow the record of the marriage aforesaid -
Attest (signed)  Daniel Giles
{Town Clerk}
{of the Town of}
{Townsend}

I Daniel Giles above named depose and
say that I hold the office of Town Clerk in
the County Town and State aforesaid, and

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Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Secretary's Office, Boston April 21, 1843
I hereby Certify, That at the date of
the attestation hereto annexed
Paul Gerrish was a Justice of 
the Peace for the County of Middlesex,

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

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

(signed) Jno A Bolles
Secretary of the Commonwealth

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that the foregoing is a true extract from the records of said Town, with the exception as certified by me

(signed)  Daniel Giles
(Clerk of the Town of Townsend

State of Massachusetts 
Middlesex County ss   ⎬
Townsend  April 8th 1843
Subscribed and sworn to before me
(signed)  Paul Gerrish Jus(tice of the) Peace

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10.434
John Emerson
15 Mos & 15 days
?

Ha H Hubbard
HR

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BRIEF in the case of John Emerson
of Winchester in the State of New Hampshire
(Act 7th June, 1832.)

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

2.  If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity? (left blank) 

3. How old is he? Seventy one years

4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed.

(table begins) 
Period.
enlisted In 1775
1776
1780

Duration of Service.
Years Months Days 
----      8         ---
----      2         ----
----      5         15
(says he served 16 months)
x per Roll of service 

Rank.
As a  
(left blank) 

Names of General and Field Officers
under whom he served.
Gen.
Capt(ain) McFarlane Col(onel) Nickson
Capt(ain) Bunting
(Capt(ain) Peinneman Col(onel) Dearborn

(end of table) 

5. In what battles was he engaged? none stated

6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Haverhill, Mass(echusetts)

7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditionary evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? two person certing to traditionary evidence 

8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect?
(left blank) 

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

(signed) D. Kurt Examining Clerk

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Mrs. George Cutler
220 Pleasant Street
Amherst, Massachusetts.
Dear Madam:
February 20, 1939.
BA-J/ILL
John Emerson
W. 23014
Reference is made to your letter in which you request
the Revolutionary War record of John Emerson, who was born in 1761,
in Haverhill, Massachusetts.
The data which follow are found in the papers on file in
pension claim, W. 23814, based upon service in the Revolutionary War
of John Emerson.
John Emerson was born in the year 1761, in Haverhill, Massachusetts
; the day of his birth and the names of his parents are not
shown.
While a resident of Haverhill, Massachusetts, he enlisted
and served three tours as a private, shown as follows in 1775, eight
months in Captain Mark McFarland's company, Colonel Nixon's Massachusetts
regiment, stationed at Cambridge and at Winter Hill; in 1776, two
months in Captain Bunting's Massachusetts company, stationed near Charles
town and Bunker Hill; in 1780, six months in Captain Penniman's company,
Colonel Dearborn's New Hampshire regiment, during which time he marched
to West Point, New York.
After the Revolutionary War, the soldier resided in Wendall
and at Townsend, Massachusetts, and at Brookline and Rindge (?) and
Weirs, New Hampshire.
He was allowed pension on his application executed August 21,
1832, at which time he resided in Winchester, Cheshire County, New
Hampshire. He died October 28, 1840.
John Emerson married in November 1788, in Townsend, Middlesex

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County,
Towngang
Look both parties were then of
They were married by Rev. Samuel M.
Renia (Kesish) Emerson, the soldier's widow, was allowed
pension on her application executed March 20, 1843, at which time
the resided in Windester, New Hampshire. She was aged the seventy
six years; the date and place her birth and the names of her
parents are not shown. She was living there in June 12. She died
April 5, 1832.
In 1843, Joseph Emerson and Daniel J. Merson were residents
of Winchester, New Hampshire; they were present when the soldier's
Wide Wode-
---
lication for her pension. No relation
ship between these persons and the soldier's family was stated.
Very truly yours,
A. D. HILLER,
Executive Assistant
to the Administrator.

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REVOLUTIONARY WAR RECORDS SECTION.
3 -- 525
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR.
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Washington, D. C.
In reply to your request of
received
for a statement of the military history of John Emerson
a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired
information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension
on file in this Bureau.
DATES OF
ENLISTMENT OR
APPOINTMENT. |
LENGTH OF
SERVICE. |
RANK. |
OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED.
CAPTAIN.
COLONEL.
STATE.
1775 | 8 Mos | Pri | Mark Mc Farland | Nixon | Mass
1776 | 2 " [blank] Bunting [blank] "
1780 | 6 "  [blank] [illegible] Dearborn | N.H. 

Battles engaged in,
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Haverhill Mass
Date of application for pension, Aug, 12. 1832 His claim was allowed.
Residence at date of application, Winchester [illegible] N. H. 
Age at date of application, born at Haverhill Mass in 1761
Remarks: Solmar at Townsend Middlesex Co Mass in Nov 1788 [illegible]
He died Oct, 1840.
---
[illegible] was at [illegible] Mar 20, 1843 at  which [illegible] she was 76 years old and a res of Winchester N.H.
Respectfully,
d -- 2850
Commissioner.

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Mrs. George Cutler
220 Pleasant Street
Amherst,  Massachusetts

Jan. 18, 1939

Department of the Interior
Revolutinary War Records Section 
Washington D.C.

Will you kindly give me 
a statement of the war record 
of John Emerson, born in 
Haverhill Massachusetts in
1761, died Oct.28 1840
Residence of John Emerson
at enlistment Haverhill Mass.
Also, if you have e description
of the above kindly give me that
Yours truly
FLorence B. Cutler

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Request for
( To be prepa-
M 233
BUREAU OF PENSIONS
Finance Division
Apr. 16, 1924
Chief Rev Section Division.
Sir:
I have this day received
Mrs. Gertrude J. Goodier
cash No.
for $125
requesting copy 
[crossed out post office address] as per
letter herewith.

Respectfully,
O. J. RANDALL
Chief Finance Div.
H. C. L.
1924 Apr 23
Copies made + Finance Did Not

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Request for Photostating
(To be prepared in duplicate)
OFFICE OF CHIEF CLERK
Job No 798
Date. Apr 19 24
Subject John Emerson, Rev War W23014
1 copies of 5 pieces consisting of 8 pages to be
forwarded when completed to the REV. WAR SECTION
Division.
Remarks
Approved:
Apr 19.24
A E Wilson
Chief REV. WAR SECTION
Chief Clerk.

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Mrs Gertrude J Goodier
to
C/O Charles Utley
Maple St
Florence Mass
Paid for photostats of 8" Pages uncertified
April 15, 1924
from the Rev. War pension claim
of John Emerson
W. 23014.
Recd payment
$ 1.20
Apr. 15. 1924
A E Wilson

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BUREAU OF PENSIONS
Finance Division
JUL 1 6 1918
. . . . 191.
Chief of Rev War Section
Sir
I have this day received from
Mrs. Gertrude Goodier [crossed out draft No]
Cash  for $1.25
requesting [crossed out post-office address]
as per letter herewith.
Law Div [illegible]
of [illegile] copies and July 18 1918
Very respectfully,
W N Campbell
Chief of Division,
pages.
consisting of
Photographic copies wanted of 
pieces,
Remarks
T F Demus
Law Clerk.
A E Wilson Chief Rev War Section
APPROVED:
Serial7267
No.

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Date July 18, 1918
Name John Emerson
Rev War
Photographic copies wanted of 3
pieces, consisting of 7 pages
Remarks
APPROVED:
---
No. W.23014
Serial7267
Exr A E Wilson Cheif Rev War Section
T F Demus
Law Clerk.
No.

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$1.05
W
Cash from Mrs. Gertrude Goodier,
The Newell,
1309- 17th St.
Washington D.C.
Copied sent to Miss Goodier
Retro Miso. Shirley who
was at 1309 - 117 St
July 18, 1918

John Emerson W. 230144 Rev. War
soldiers declaration, 2 pages
widows declarations 3
Marriage record 2 "
7 pages @ 15 cents - $1.05
W
uncertified
Proctor Law 7-16-18
[Stamped]
Finance Division
Jul 16 1918
Bureau of pensions

also send his statement of service

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Revy WIDOW, &c.
File No.
23014
Kesiah Emerson
Widow of
John Emerson
Pri Rev War
Act Cles 2. 1848
Index: Vol. A Page 27
{Arrangement of 1870.}
Kesiah Emerson

Pri Rev War

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Keziah
Emerson
ad
2949

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Justice of the Peace.
DECLARATION
* In order to obtain the benefits of the Act of Congress of 2d February, 1848 entitled "An Act macking further provision for survining Widows and Soldiers of Revolution.
STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE.
County of Cheshire SS
ON THIS thirtieth day of June 1848 personally appeard before the subscriber, a justice of the Peace in and for said county, Keziah
Emerson resident of Winchester in the County of Cheshire aged Eighty two years, who, being first duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath make the
following declaration, in order to obtain the 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 John Emerson
who was a Private in the Army of the Revolution-- she cannot
recollect the name or names of the officers under whom
he served or the Regiment in which he served. He was a resident
of Hanwhill Mrs Annual amount of Pension under act
of June 17th 1844 was $51.88

She further declares that she is still a widow,
Attest
Daniel T. Emerson 
Horace Chapin
Herick Green
Sworn and subscribed on the day and year above written- Before
Horace Chapin
Justice of the Peace.
I FURTHER CERTIFY, That the above Declarant is personally known to me
Horace Chapin
Justice of the Peace.

State of New - Hampshire
Clelice COUNTY, SS.
I Leonard Bisco clerk of the court of 
Judicature for the County aforesaid in the State aforesaid, do hereby certify that Horace Chapin is a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, duly commissioned and qualified; that his commission was
dated on the fourteenth day of June A.D. 1847 and will expire on the fourteenth day of June A. D. 185r and that his signature
genuine, in my belief
Given under my hand, and the seal of said Court this tenth day of October A.D. 1848.
Leonard Pisca Bisco CLERK
Sold by John F. Brown, 171, Main Street, Concord, N. H.

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Kizink Emerson
2949
10
3204

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DECLARATION,
In order to obtain the benefits of the Act of Congress of second of February, 1848, entitled " An Act making further provisions for surviving widows of sldiers of the Revolution"
STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE,
CHESHIRE COUNTY, SS.
On this twenty ninth day of July
1848 personally appeared before the
subscriber, a Justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid, Keziah
Emerson a resident of Winchester in the County of Cheshire
aged eighty 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 second day of February, A. D. 1848, granting pensions to widows of persons
who served during the Revolutionary War; that she is the widow of a John Emerson
who was a Private in the army of the Revolution
and a Pensioner under the act of June 7, 1832, on the N. Hampshire
Roll, and served, as she believes, as stated in his declaration on which his pension was granted.
That she received a pension of fifty one dollars sixty six cents per annum, under the act of 17th of June, 1844.
She further declares that she is still a widow.
Attest Daniel J Emerson
Keziah Emison
Horace Chap
STATE OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE,
CHESHIRE COUNTY, SS.
Sworn and subscribed to, this twenty ninth day of July 1848
Before me,
Horace Chapin Justice of the Peace
I CERTIFY that the above deponent is personally known to me, and that she is the same individual who drew a
pension as stated by her in the foregoing affidavit.
Horace Chapin Justice of the Peace

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State of New Hampshire
Cheshire County ss.
I Leonard Bisco, Clerk of the Superior
Court of Judicature of said State, for said County of Cheshire
do hereby certify that Horace Chapin as a Justice of the Peace
in and for said County, duly commissioned and qualified
according to law; that his commission was dated on the
fourteenth day of June A.D. 1847 and will expire on the
fourteenth day of June A.D. 1852, and that his signatures
within written are in my belief genuine.
Given under my hand and the seal of said
Court the twenty fifth day of September A.D.
1848.
Leonard Bisco. Clerk

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8966
Declaration
of
Keziah Emerson
5 years
Act 7th July 38
Admitted
9 Mo
Priv
$30 per an
H.H. Sylvester
Present
Beve
H H Sylvester
Washington
DC

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DECLARATION.
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of July 7th, 1838, entitled ""An Act granting half pay and pension to certain widows."
STATE OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE,
Cheshire  COUNTY, SS.
On this Twentieth day of March
1843, personally
appeared before me, Horace Chapin and of the Justices
of the Court of Common Pleas
for said
County, Keziah Emerson resident of Winchester in the
County of Cheshire and State of New-Hampshire, aged Seventy Six years,
who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on her oath, make the following declara
tion, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the Act of Congress, passed July
7th, 1838, entitled ""An Act granting half pay and pension to certain widows."" That she
is the widow of John Emerson who was a Private
in the Revolution and a pensioner under the act
of 1832, on the New Hampshire List of the date of
51.66 per annum for a statement of whose sevices
she refers to his declaration under said act

She further declares that she was married to the said John Emerson
in the month
of November seventeen hundred and
Eighty Eight That her husband the aforesaid John Emmon
died on the Twenty eighth day of October eighteen hundred
and forty. That she was not married to him prior to his leaving the
service, but that the marriage took place previous to the first day of January, seventeen hundred
and ninety-four, viz: at the time above stated.
Kezeiah Emerson

Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written,
Before me, Horace Chapin
a justice of
the Court of Common Pleas in and for
said County of Cheshire

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We Joseph Emerson and Daniel I. Emerson
of Winchester in the County of Cheshire and
State of New Hampshire of lawful age
depose and say that we were acquainted with
John Emerson late of Winchester in
said County deceased, that he was a
Pensioner of the Revolution. That he died
on the Twenty Eight day of October A.D.
1840. That he left a Widow which
Emerson who still survives and remains
his widow
Joseph Emerson
Daniel Emerson
State of New
Hampshire
Cheshire County SS
March 20th 1843.
Subscribed and sworn to before
Horace Chapin a Justice of
the Court of Common pleas for said County
I certify that the above deponents
are credibly persons
Horace Chapin
A Justice of
the Court of
Common Pleas
for said County

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State of New Hampshire
Cheshire County SS
I certify that foregoing declaration was made
of dwelling of the said Keziah Emerson in Winchester, she being unable to appear in Court by reason of bodily infirmity
Horace Chapin One of the Justices
of the Court of Common Pleas for said County

State of New Hampshire
Cheshire County SS
I Leonard Bro Clerk of the Court of Common
Pleas in the County and State aforesaid do hereby certify that Horace Chapin is one of the
Justice of the Court of Common Pleas in and
for said County, duly commissioned and
qualified according to law, and that his signature as above and within written is genuine
In testimony whereof
I have hereunto set my hand and seal of said Court of Common
Pleas this third day of April AD. 1843.
Samuel Bison

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Payment to be made
at Concord
by Isaac Hill
Agent for paying pensioners, in the Agency of
New Hampshire
Payable on [ crossed the March
and September in
year] Demand

Recorded in the Pension
Office, in Book A Vol. 1.
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by  Uell Stewart
Clerk.
H H Sylvester

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WAR DEPARTMENT
Widow's Pension.
I certify that in conformity with the act of July 7, 1838,
Keziah Emerson
widow of John Emerson
who was a private in the Revolutionary War
and died on the 28th day of October, 1840-
is inscribed on the pension list at the rate of thirty dollars and
cents per annum, commencing on the
4th of March, 1836, and terminating on the 4th of March, 1841, unless
the Pensioner married or died before the last mentioned date; in which case
the pension is not payable after the time of such marriage or death
Given at the War Office of the United States
, this 12th day of
June one thousand
hundred and forty three

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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 [signature] John Emerson which require further proof or explanation.

I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides: [handwritten cursive] yes

II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides? [handwritten cursive] 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? [ink] -

IV. Has the declarant mentioned the period or periods of the war when he served? [handwritten cursive] 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 of pension he is entitled? [handwritten cursive] yes

VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations? [handwritten cursive] yes

VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832? [handwritten cursive] yes

VIII. Has the Court given their opinion? [handwritten cursive] yes

IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate? [handwritten cursive] 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? [handwritten cursive] yes

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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? Yes

XIV. If the applicant's name is not found on the rolls of military service, has he produced a witness or witnesses as to his service? No

If he has produced direct proof as to service, has the magistrate who administered the oath, certified to the credibility of the witness or witnesses?
Has the proper officer certified to the official character and signature of the magistrate as the regulations direct?

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?

XVI. Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct? No

XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And,
if not, which of them is not so answered?
answered

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 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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It is important in all cases to determine with precision the period for which each 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. Some persons who apply for pensions
merely state they served two years in the militia, &c. without specifying the tours; the names of the
officers, and other particulars respecting their service. This form of a declaration is highly objection
able. It must in every case be clearly shewn under what officers the applicant served; the duration
of each term of engagement; the particular place or places where the service was performed; that the
applicant served with an embodied corps called into service by competent authority; that he was either
in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed
in any civil pursuit.
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 he 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.
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 ends 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.
In every case where the clerk of the court, or other certifying officer, has no public seal of
office, the certificate of a member of congress, proving the official character and signature of the
certifying officer, should accompany the papers.

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E
Hon J. L Edwards
Comm
Washington City
[seal affixed]

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[illegible Kune] July 10. 1843
Sir
I [illegible] the certificate for
Keziah Emerson Pension for 5 day
at rate of 30 dolls pr ann.
dated 12th June 1847 N. 7319.
she is the widow of John
Emerson who who was a Pensioner
under the act of 1832 at the
rate of $51.66 / ana & on the [illegible]
Roll - reside in Winchester, Chishire 60.
Will you oblige me by
having the ascertaining whether
there is not an error in her
certificate & whether herein
should not be the same of her
husbands.
Respectfully
Thomas M. Edwards

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Roy
the
and
July 4 43
Kez Emerson
7319

Hon J.L. Edwards
Comm of Pensions
Washington
City

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Keene July 18. 1843
Sir
agreeably to the suggestion
in your letter of 14th with
I return
Mrs Emerson certificate for
correction
Respectfully
T. M Edwards

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No 7319-
New Hampshire-
Keziah Emerson
widow of John Emerson
who was a pensioner under the Act of 1832,
and who died on the 28th October, 1840-
of Cheshire (in the State of N. H.
who was a private in the company
commanded by Captain McFarlane of the
Regt: commanded by Col. Nixon
-- in
the Massachtts line for 15 1/2 months

Inscribed on the Roll of Concord
at the rate of 57 - Dollars - 66
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.

Certificate of Pension issued the 22d
day of
July 1843 and sent to T.M. Edwards
Keene N.H.
Whole amount due.
$258.30-
---
(Act July 7, 1838.}
Recorded by Uell Stewart
Clerk,
Book A Vol. 1 - Page 39

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Rep Nov 28
2949
New Hampshire
Concord
Keziah
Emerson
widow of John Emerson
was a Private
in the Mass line 
for 15 months
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of
57 Dollars 66 Cent
per annum, to commence on
the 4th day of March, 1843.

Certificate of Pension issued the 28th
day of Novr 1843. and snt to 
Tho. M. Edward
Keene
N.H.
{Act of March 3, 1843.}
Recorded in Book A
Vol 1
Page 18

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7319
New Hampshire
Keziah Emerson
widow of John Emerson
who was a pensioner under the Act of 1818
and who died on the 28th. October 1840
of Cheshire Co in the State of N.H
who was a private in the __
commanded by Captain __
of the
Regt. commanded by Col. Wesson
in the Masts: - line for 9 Months

Inscribed on the Roll of Concord
at the rate of 30 - Dollars-
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.

Certificate of Pension issued the 12th. day of
June 1843 and sent to N.H
Sylvester 
present
Total amount,
$150.00-
(Act July 7, 1838.)
Recorded by Westment Clerk
Book A Vol. Page 39
Clerk,
Ret June 13
see letter to T. M Edwards July 14. 1843