Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 1678, Noah Wedgwood, N.H.

SERVICE
N. 16
Wedgwood, Noah Wedgwood
NUMBER
N. 1678
Polly
CONTENTS

State of New Hampshire Strafford
James Bartlett Register of the Court of Probate for said County do hereby certify that Daniel C. Atkinson whose sig- nature is affixed to the Certificate upon the paper herein annexed is Judge of Probate for said County and that said signature is his proper and genuine signature - And also that Paul Wentworth whose signature is affixed to the certificate upon said paper is a Notary Public for said County - and that said signature is his proper and genuine sig- nature - And also that Johnson D. Lumbey whose signature is affixed to the affidavit here to annexed is a Justice of the Peace for said County and that said signature is his proper and genuine signature -
In testimony whereof I have caused the Seal of said Probate Court to be affixed this 15 th day of May A.D. 1833
James Bartlett Reg

State of New Hampshire Stratham J. Sandich May 15. 1833.
I Johnson D. Limby of Lawful age of the Town of Sandwich in said County testify & say that I am personally acquainted with Noah Wedgewood who has made an application for a Pension from the United States that I consider him a man of truth & veracity. Johnson D. Limby
State of New Hampshire Stratham J. Sandich May 15. 1833. Then personally appeared Johnson D. Limby and made solemn affirmation that the above affidavit by him subscribed is just & true.
Before me Paul Wentworth Jus Peace

STATE OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE.
COUNTY OF STRAFFORD ss.—
COURT OF Common Pleas
October TERM, 1832
On this 18 th day of October 1832, personally appeared before the Justices of the Court of Common Pleas now in session at Gilmanton within and for said County of Strafford, Noah Wedgwood a resident of Sandwich in said County of Strafford and State of New-Hampshire, aged seventy three years, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth, on his oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress passed June 7, 1832. That he enlisted in the army of the United States, in the year 1776 .
and served as follows:— In February 1776 I enlisted for three months in New Market New Hampshire under Capt. Joshua Woodman of Durham and I marched to Natick where Lieut. Holman took the command & Woodman went home, from there to Winter Hill & from there to Malden, staying there till the British left Boston, & until discharged, the time of service having expired. In the summer of 1776 I went on board the United States vessel General Lee at Boston & went on a cruise on the Grand Banks, took a brig loaded with fish as a prize & returned to Boston in the prize. I shipped three months & served the whole time as high as I can recollect. In 1777 some time in September I enlisted with Capt. Zebulon Gilman at New Market for three months. Capt. Barber & Ensign Norris, went from New Market to Saratoga and was at the time of Burgoyne; after that we joined the continental troops by the order of our Genl. Gage & served until my discharge, my time being out. In April 1778 I went on board the Genl. Mifflin at Portsmouth NH on a cruise to the north seas, took a prize and came into France having burnt & sunk eleven others. I sailed then in the French employ until some time in April 1781, then the U.S. Frigate, Reliance came to the port of Lorient and took me from the French service, was on board this frigate and her prize in which I returned to Boston two months: The Frigate was commanded by Capt. Barry; on the return of the Frigate from France two prizes were taken while I was on board. I was two cruises in private armed vessels for five months in 1782.
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 any agency in any state.
Noah Wedgwood
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid, in open Court.
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states.
ATTEST— A. Pierce , CLERK.
I, Andrew Pierce , Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for said County, do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of Noah Wedgwood for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of said Court, this 18 th day of October year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty two.
ATTEST— A. Pierce , CLERK.

State of New Hampshire
Stratford ss. Sandwich May 14. 1833. We John Pinkham a Clergyman residing in the Town of Sandwich and Daniel W. Vittum Postmaster residing in the same hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with Noah Weagwood who has subscribed and sworn to the within declaration; that we believe him to be seventy three years of age; that he is reputed and believed, in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and also in the Navy and a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit, and that we concur in that opinion. — John Pinkham
Noah Weagwood
13663
State of New Hampshire Dan. W. Vittum
Stratford ss. Be it known, that on the fourteenth day of May A.D. 1833, personally appeared John Pinkham a Clergyman & Daniel W. Vittum Postmaster of Sandwich and in my presence subscribed the above affidavit and made oath in due form of Law that the same is just & true. In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, affixed my Notarial Seal, at Sandwich in the County and State aforesaid, on the day of aforesaid. — Paul Wentworth Notary Public.
Stratford ss. State of New Hampshire
At a Court of Probate held at Manchester in said County on the fifteenth day of May A.D. 1833, held by Daniel C. Atkinson the Judge thereof. — It is made to appear that John Pinkham who has signed the above certificate is a Clergyman resident in the said Town of Sandwich and that Daniel W. Vittum has also signed the same is a resident of said Sandwich and is Postmaster thereof, and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit, and also that Johnson D. Lunt who has signed the Certificate hereto annexed is a credible person and a Justice of the Peace for said County of Strafford.
Daniel C. Atkinson Judge of Probate

Reported
Only surviving Children, viz Maria Frost Oliver Pease & Amos Wedgewood.
Maine.
Polly Wedgewood dec: widow of Noah Wedgewood who served in the Revolutionary war, as a private Seaman N.H. Service
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 28 Dollars 89
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848. (end 2 nd Feby 1849, when she died)
Certificate of Pension issued the 4 th day of Nov r 1850 and sent to
Rufus M c Intyre, Parsomfield, Maine.
See back of this file.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 29/1848, Page 11 Vol. 1
July
Beth A

Maine 21.684 New Hampshire
Noah Wedgwood of Manchester in the State of N.H. who was a M c in the Company commanded by Captain Gilman of the R p commanded by Col. Evans in the N.H. line for 6 months & 8 days Route 2 n. Seaman
Inscribed on the Roll of N o Hampshire at the rate of 28 Dollars 89 Cents per annum, to commence on the 14th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 10 th day of Oct 1833 and Sub. Paul Newport Vt. Sandwich N.H.
Arrears to the 14th of Sept 1833 $72.22 Semi-ant. allowance ending 4 Mar 34 - 14.45 $86.67
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by M. C. Addison Clerk, Book E Vol. 182 Page 128
Letter 8 Feb. 1836 to Hon.
H. Hubbardston U.S.
Letter to R. McTearne 7 March 1838.
" Hon John Fairfield & Co to Pen Agt 30 March 1838
Hon J. Fairfield 31. March 1838.
To Maine from Portsmouth N.H. from 4 th Sept r 1837. 12 April 1838
Get Prof. McTearne 11 Dec. 1837

Parsonfield, Me. April 9. 1850
J. L. Edwards Esq, Commissioner of Pensions, Sir
Enclosed herewith is an application of Nathaniel Pease administrator of Polly Wedgwood widow of Noah Wedgwood for the pension to which she would have was entitled by the Act of Congress of July 29 th 1848 to which she had a vested right from March 4. 1848 to Feb. 2 1849 the time of her death. She also claims the pension due to her husband at his death from March 4. 1845 to June 24. 1845 at the rate of twenty eight dollars & eighty nine cents per annum. The certificate of Noah Wedgwood's pension will be surrendered when payment is made.
Yours respectfully & Rufus W. Tuttle

15663 Noah Wedgwood New Hampshire
Prot 6 Mths 8 Days Seaman 2
8 - 8 Resides at 6 Mths 1898
20.89 8 28.892 57.78 14.44 92.22 11
Paul Wentworth Sandwich p 26

WAR DEPARTMENT,
Pension Office,
183
Sir:
The evidence in support of your claim, under the act of June 7, 1832, has been examined, and the papers are herewith returned. The following is a statement of your case in a tabular form. On comparing these papers with the following rules, and the subjjoined notes, you will readily perceive that objections exist, which must be removed, before a pension can be allowed. The notes and the regulations will shew what is necessary to be done. These points to which your attention is more particularly directed, you will find marked in the margin with a brace, (thus: { ). You will, when you return your papers to this Department, send this printed letter with them; and you will, by complying with this request, greatly facilitate the investigation of your claim.
A Statement, showing the Service of Noah Goodwin Stafford & New Hampshire
   Period when the service was rendered. Duration of the claimant's service. Rank of the claimant. Names and Rank of the Company officers under whom he served. Names and Rank of the General and Field officers. Battles in which the applicant was engaged. Country through which he marched. Place of abode when he entered the service, and age at the present period. Evidence by which the declaration is supported.   Years. Months. Days.     Enlist 1776 — 3 — priv Capt Woodman Mettick 73 years traditional   — — 3 — (sea) ship Gen Sec Burgoyne Winter   1777 x — 3 8 priv Gilmore Col C Defeat Sarac Newmar vidac   1778 — 2 — (sea) ship Allen Capt Army Malden ket   Newmar ket   ket New Hampshire   Saratoga   Portsmouth  
I am, respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
+ per Role of service
J. L. EDWARDS, Commissioner of Pensions.

REGULATIONS UNDER THE ACT OF JUNE 7, 1832.
The following regulations have been adopted:
This law has been construed to extend, as well to the line, as to every branch of the Staff of the Army, and to include under the terms "Continental Line," "State troops," "militia," and "volunteers," all persons enlisted, drafted, or who volunteered and who were bound to military service, but not those who were occasionally employed with the army upon civil contracts, such as Clerks to Commissaries and to Store Keepers, &c. Teamsters, Boatmen, &c. Persons who served on board of Private Armed Vessels are also excluded from the benefits of the law, as well as persons who turned out as patrols, or were engaged in guarding particular places at night, and were not recognized as being in actual military service.
Four general classes of cases are embraced in this law:
 1. The Regular Troops.  2. The State Troops, Militia, and Volunteers.  3. Persons employed in the Naval service.  4. Indian Spies. 
As rolls of the regular troops in the Revolutionary War exist in this Department, all persons, claiming the benefit of this law as officers, non-commissioned officers, musicians or privates, will in the first instance, make application by transmitting the following declaration, which will be made before a Court of Record of the County where such applicant resides. And every Court having by law a seal and Clerk is considered a Court of Record.
DECLARATION,
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7th of June, 1832.
State, Territory, or District of } ss. County of }
On this _____ day of _____ personally appeared (a) before A. B. a resident (b) of _____ in the county of _____ and State, Territory or District of _____ aged (c) _____ 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 provision made by the act of Congress, passed June 7th, 1832. That he enlisted in the Army of the United States in the year (d) _____, with _____ and served in the _____ (e) regiment of the _____ line, under the following named officers:
[Here set forth the names and rank of the Field and Company Officers; the time he left the service; (and if he served under more than one term of enlistment, he must specify the particular period, and rank and names of his officers;) the town or county and State in which he resided when he entered the service; the battles, if any, in which he was engaged, and the country through which he marched. This form is to be varied so as to apply to the cases of officers and persons who belonged to the militia, volunteers, navy, &c.]
He hereby relinquishes every claim (f) whatever to a pension or an annuity, except the present, and he declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of any Agency in any State, or (if any) only on that of the Agency in the State of _____
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
A. B.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion (g) that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states.
I _____ of the Court of _____ do hereby certify (h) that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of _____ for a pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office (i) this day of _____ &c.
If, on examination of the proper record the names of applicants, making such declaration, cannot be found, they will produce such proof as the rule given in note (j) points out.
Every applicant who claims a pension by virtue of service in the State Troops, Volunteers or Militia, except those who belonged to the New Hampshire Militia and State Troops of Virginia, will make and subscribe a declaration similar to the foregoing, with the following additions, viz:
(k) We, A. B., a Clergyman, residing in the _____ and C. D. residing in (the same) _____ hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with _____, who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be _____ years of age; that he is reputed and believed, in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
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 that A. B.
who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergyman, resident in the _____ and that C. D., who has also signed the same is a resident in the _____ and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I, _____ Clerk of the Court of _____ do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of _____ for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this _____ day of _____ &c.
Every applicant will produce the best proof in his power. This is the original discharge or commission; but if neither of these can be obtained, the party will so state under oath, and will then procure, if possible, the testimony of at least one credible witness, stating in detail his personal knowledge of the services of the applicant, and such circumstances connected therewith, as may have a tendency to throw light upon the transaction.
If such surviving witness cannot be found, the applicant will so state in his declaration (l) and he will also, whether he produce such evidence or not, proceed to relate all the material facts, which can be useful in the investigation of his claim, and in the comparison of his narrative with the events of the period of his alleged service, as they are known at the Department. A very full account of the services of each person

will be indispensable to a favorable action upon his case. The facts stated will afford one of the principal means of corroborating the declaration of the applicant, if true, or of detecting the imposition, if one be attempted; and unless, therefore, these are amply and clearly set forth, no favorable decision can be expected. All applicants will appear before some Court of Record in the County, in which they reside, and there subscribe and be sworn to, one of the declarations above provided, according to the nature of his case.
The Court will propound the following ( m ) interrogatories to all applicants for a pension, on account of service in the Militia, State troops, or Volunteers, except the Militia of New Hampshire and the State troops of Virginia.
 1. Where and in what year were you born?  2. Have you any record of your age, and if so, where is it?  3. Where were you living when called into service; where have you lived since the Revolutionary war, and where do you now live?  4. How were you called into service; were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute? And if a substitute, for whom?  5. State the names of some of the Regular Officers, who were with the troops, where you served; such Continental and Militia Regiments as you can recollect, and the general circumstances of your services.  6. { To a Soldier. } Did you ever receive a discharge from the service, and if so, by whom was it given and what has become of it? { To an Officer. } Did you ever receive a commission, and if so, by whom was it signed, and what has become of it?  7. State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighborhood, and who can testify as to your character for veracity, and their belief of your services as a soldier of the Revolution. 
The Court will see that he answers to these questions are embodied in the declaration, and they are requested to annex their opinions of the truth of the statement of the applicant.
The applicant will further produce in Court, if the same can be done, in the opinion of the Court, without too much expense and inconvenience to him, two respectable persons -one of whom should be the nearest clergyman, if one lives in the immediate vicinity of such applicant, who can testify, from their acquaintance with him, that they believe he is of the age he represents, and that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood to have been a Revolutionary soldier, and that they concur in that opinion. If one of these persons is a Clergyman, the Court will so certify, and they will also certify, to the character and standing of other persons, giving such certificates.
The traditional evidence of service is deemed very important, in the absence of any direct proof, except the declaration of the party. And the Courts are requested to be very particular in the enquiry whether the belief is general, and whether any doubts have ever existed upon the subject.
Applicants unable to appear in Court by reason of bodily infirmity, may make the declaration before required, and submit to the examination, before a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record of the proper county, and the Judge or Justice will execute the duties, which the Court is herein requested to perform, and will also certify that the applicant cannot, from bodily infirmity, attend the Court.
Whenever any official act is required to be done by a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or by a Justice of the peace, the certificate of the Secretary of State or Territory, or of the proper Clerk of the Court or County, under his seal of office, will be annexed, stating that such person is a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or a Justice of the Peace, and that the signature annexed is his genuine signature.
No payments can be made on account of the services of any person, who may have died before the taking effect of the act of June 7, 1832; and in case of death subsequent thereto, and before the declaration herein required is made, the parties interested will transmit such evidence as they can procure, taken and authenticated before a Court of Record, showing the services of the deceased, the period of his death, the opinion of the neighborhood respecting such services, the title of the claimant, and the opinion of the Court upon the whole matter.
[a] The declarant must appear in open Court, unless prevented from doing so by reason of bodily infirmity; in which case the declarant will follow the rule laid down for his guidance.
[b] The declarant must make his declaration in the county where he resides. If he should fail to do so, he must assign a sufficient reason for not conforming to the rule.
[c] The age of the claimant must invariably be mentioned.
[d] The declarant must mention the period or periods of the war when he served.
[e] Every continental officer or soldier must give the name of the Colonel under whom he served; otherwise a satisfactory examination of the claim cannot be had. Every claimant must state, 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 amount of pension he is entitled. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words:
"Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service; but, according to the best of his recollection, he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades:—For _____ year _____ months, and _____ days, I served as a _____. For _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____; and for such service I claim a pension."
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 that 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 objectionable. It must, in every case, be clearly shown 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.
[f] The law makes the relinquishment indispensable.
[g] The opinion of the Court is always required.
[h] The Clerk must give his certificate in every case.
[i] The Clerk must affix his seal, and if it has no device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal, or if he 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.
Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other papers 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.
Proof of Service.
[j] 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 claimant's 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.
[k] The notes from [a] to [i] are all equally applicable to the cases of Militia men, Volunteers and State Troops. The proof required by rule in note [j] applies to continental troops only.
[l] This traditional evidence is indispensable in militia cases.
[m] If a witness cannot be found, the declarant must state the fact.
[n] The answers to the interrogatories must all be written, and sent to the War Department, with the declaration.

APPLICATION FOR A TRANSFER.
State of Maine County of York 38.
On this seventeenth day of March 1838, before me, the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace for the said County of
York personally appeared Noah Wedgewood who, on his oath, declares that he is the same
person who formerly belonged to the Company commanded by Captain Sebald Gilman in the Regiment commanded by Colonel Evans in the service of the United States; that
his name was placed on the pension roll of the State of New Hampshire from whence he has lately removed; that he now resides in the State (District, or Territory,) of Maine where he intends to remain, and wishes his pension to be there payable, in future. The follow-
are his reasons for removing from New Hampshire to Maine , namely, that he has become blind as a law suit when he lived
in New Hampshire has also become blind & having no property there he has removed into Parsonsfield, Maine , to live with a
Daughter who is settled there. In this affidavit for a pension I stated several terms of service in the army
Sworn and subscribed to before me, } the day and year aforesaid. } Rufus W. H. Smith, Justice of the Peace. Attest Noah Wedgewood Henry H. Chase Clerk.
for a pension I stated several terms of service in the army & navy in the war of rebellion. The above was all of them but may be not all of them.
The oath to be taken before a duly qualified Magistrate, whose official character and signature must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office. The County Clerk, Secretary of State, or some other officer, must certify, under his seal of office, that the officer who administered the oath is a Justice of the Peace, Judge, Mayor, Alderman, or Notary Public, as the case may be, and that the signature purporting to be his is genuine.
The oath must be supported by the testimony of some respectable person, as to the pensioner's identity. He must swear that the person who has taken the above oath, is the person described in the affidavit. The Magistrate must certify that the witness is a person of veracity; and the affidavit must also be authenticated in the manner above directed.
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 be sent with the papers.
Mode of authenticating papers.—In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officers who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet which contains the affidavit, or other paper authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or small 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.

Hon. Wm Fairfield, H. R.
Yrs. att.
W. Evans
Hon J. Fairfield H. R.

State of Maine County of York ss.
On this seventeenth day of March 1838 before me the Subscriber a Justice of the peace for said County of York personally appeared Henry Allen who on his oath declares that he is personally acquainted with Noah Wedgwood who has signed the within affidavit is the and that he is the identical Noah Wedgwood described in said affidavit - the identical person who took the oath within.
Sworn & subscribed to before me the year and day aforesaid - Now I certify that said the aforesaid deponent is a person of veracity
Rufus W. Weston Jus. of the Peace

State of Maine
York ss.
I Wiram H. Hobbs, Clerk of the Judicial Courts within and for the County of York, hereby certify that Rufus McIntire is a Justice of the Peace within and for said County of York, and that the foregoing signatures, purporting to be his, are genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my official seal this twentieth day of March in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty eight.
Wiram H. Hobbs
Clerk of Jud. Courts for York County

I Samuel Wootton of Parsonsfield in the County of York & State of Maine depose & say that I was well acquainted with Noah Wedgewood late of Parsonsfield deceased & with his wife & widow Polly Wedgewood who died sometime in the Winter now a little more than a year ago the day & month I cannot state. She remained a widow till her death which took place at Nathaniel Pease's in Parsonsfield. I was present when said Noah Wedgewood was married to said Polly Wedgewood by the Rev d Benjamin Rolfe then the settled Congregational Minister in said Parsonsfield. The marriage aforesaid took place in September of the year one thousand seven hundred and ninety nine but of the day of the month I cannot be certain. Samuel Wootton
State of Maine
County of York ss. Made signed & sworn to this twenty ninth day of March A D 1850
Before me Rufus W. Hiltne Just of the Peace

I Nathaniel Pease of Parsonsfield in the county of York & State of Maine depose and say that I was well acquainted with Polly Wedgwood Widow of Noah Wedgwood late of Parsonsfield deceased - Said Polly Wedgwood remained a Widow after her husband's death until she died at Nathaniel Pease's on the second day of February in the year eighteen hundred and forty nine
Nath l Pease
State of Maine } County of York } ss I made signed & sworn to this thirtieth day of March 1850
Before me Rufus W. Tuttle h. v. the Atty.

I Silas Moulton of the Town of Parsonsfield in the County of York & State of Maine do hereby certify that in the Book of Records of said Town of Parsonsfield under the head of "Record of Marriages" Page "328" and continued Page "329" on which last Page under the head of "By the Rev." "Benjamin Rolfe" is recorded the marriage of "Isaac Wedgewood to Polly Tarents". The twenty second day of September in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and ninety nine which is a true extract copy of the Record with the exception of the date which is expressed in the Record in fair legible figures as follows, viz. after the heading "By the Rev. Benjamin Rolfe" are entered in Ledger form the marriages by him in 1798 seven in number & continued in manner & substance of which the following is a true extract & transcript in 1799
Feb 9 th Simon Moulton to Sally Parsons February 14 th James Cram to Anna Merrill May the 14 th John Wentworth to Polly Patterson September 22 nd Isaac Wedgewood to Polly Tarents " and then continued to bottom of the Page and to the next Page "330" continuing with 1800 & continued in same manner in 1801 and 1802.
Attest Silas Moulton Town Clerk of Parsonsfield
I Silas Moulton above named depose and say that I hold the office of Town Clerk of the Town, County & State aforesaid & have the custody of the Records of said Town and that the above

above is a true extract from the Records of said Town with the exception where names are certified by me with a true transcript of the Record as it stands recorded in names letters & figures. Silas Moulton
York County ss State of Maine V - Made signed & sworn to this twenty eighth day of March A.D. 1850
Before me Rufus W. Luntine Jus. of the Peace

I Mehitable Blake of Parsonsfield before say that I was acquainted with Noah Wedgewood late of Parsonsfield deceased with his wife & widow Polly Wedgewood more recently deceased He was my Uncle and I know said Noah Wedgewood & Polly then the widow Fowle's were married at my Father's house Wedgewood's house about fifty years ago but the previous time I cannot state - I was then a small girl. They were married by the Rev. Benjamin Colpe.
Mehitable Blake
State of Maine
York County ss. Made signed & sworn to this twenty ninth day of March A.D. 1850
Before me Rufus W. Hite Clerk of the State
I Henry Allen of Parsonsfield in the County of York & State of Maine before say that I was well acquainted with Noah Wedgewood late of said Parsonsfield. He died at my house on the twenty fourth day of June in the year eighteen hundred & forty five. He was a Pensioner of the United States & drew his pension in Northport at first & afterwards when he removed to Parsonsfield He was transferred to the Maine Rolls. His pension

pension was twenty eight dollars & eighty nine cents per annum.
Said Sarah Wedgewood left a widow Polly Wedgewood who remained a widow till she died some time in the winter a year ago the day & month I cannot certainly tell. Said Polly Wedgewood left two children by a former marriage Maria Frost and Olive Pease and one by her last marriage Anna Wedgewood and another son Francis Wedgewood, who has been absent about twenty years. He was last heard from in the State of Illinois. I have the means of knowing the state of Sarah Wedgewood's family because my wife is daughter of said Sarah by a former marriage.
Henry W. Allen
State of Maine County of York ss I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of the original herein contained signed & sworn to this twenty ninth day of March A.D. 1850
Before me Rufus L. Tuttle Jus. of the Peace

In a Court of Probate, held at Limerick, within and for the County of York, on the first Monday of April, A. D. 1850, being a Court of Record, it is proved in Open Court, that Polly Wedgewood, widow of Noah Wedgewood was married to the said Noah Wedgewood, at Parsonsfield in said county on the 22 day of September, in the year 1799; that she remained the widow of said Noah until her death; that she died at Parsonsfield on the 2 day of February, 1849; that said Noah Wedgewood was a Pensioner of the United States; that he died at Parsonsfield aforesaid, on the 24 th day of June, 1845; that said Polly Wedgewood left two children by a former marriage, viz. Maria Frost and Olive Pease, and by the last marriage Amos Wedgewood, and Francis Wedgewood, who may or may not be living at this time, said Francis having been absent about twenty years; that Nathaniel Pease, who married a daughter of said Polly, was on the day above named, duly appointed administrator of the estate of said Polly Wedgewood deceased, and gave bond to the acceptance of the Judge of said Court for the faithful

discharge of said trust.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of said Court the day and year above written.
Wm. C. Allen, Judge of said Court.

State of Maine.
York County, S.S.
I Joshua Herrick Register of the Court of Probate for the County of York, hereby certify that William C. Allen is the Judge of said Court, duly qualified and commissioned, and that his name set to the foregoing decree is his genuine signature.
I also hereby certify that Rufus M c Intire is a Justice of the Peace for said County of York, and that his commission is dated the second day of May, A. D. 1846, and will expire on the second day of May, A. D. 1853; and that his name set to the annexed depositions are his genuine signatures.
In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of said Court this first day of April, A. D. 1850.
Joshua Herrick Register of the Court of Probate

Rev  WIDOW, &c.
File No. 1678 Wedgwood Billy Wedgwood Widow Wedgwood Scob Wedgwood Rev. Rev. Wal
Act: July 29, 1848 Index: —Vol. M. , Page 318
[Arrangement of 1870.]

April 13
Belting Case
Polly Wedgewood widow
Mrs. Wedgewood Drogh
Edward 233
FREE
free
Com te of Pensioner
Warrington St. Col.

11 1 Polly Wedge wood, dec d with 9 March -
Me -
Age 29 - July - 1848
Ad d : 1/2 mo. 8 d. Pri- 2 - Seaman
$28.89 - per ann from 4 th Mch. 1848, to 2 nd Feb y '49, when she died - Payable to Nath l Pease, Adm r , for the benefit of Maria Frost, Oliver Pease and Mrs Wedge- wood, her only surviving children -
Certificate sent to
Rufus M c Intyre
Parsonsfield
Me -

PAID
James L. Edwards Commrs of Pensions Washington
Mr. G. P. [?] 1846 9

Portsmouth April 3 rd 1838
Sir
In reply to your letter of the 30 th ult. I have to inform you that Noah Wedgewood a pension under act of June 7 1832 & 28 th /100 was last paid at this agency up to September 4 th 1837
I am Sir very respectfully your Obedient Servant
Isaac Waldron
James L. Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Pensions Washington

Wartonsfield Me Feb 26
Free
Mar 3 Mr Evans
J. L. Edwards Esq Commissioner of Pensions War Dept. Washington, D. C.

Passumpsfield Me. Feb 24. 1838
J. L. Edwards Esq. Committee of Pensions.
Sir,
Enclosed is the application of Noah Wedge Wood a Rev d Pensioner to be transferred to the Maine Agency by having moved into Maine. I do not know whether with the application be in form or not or whether any particular form has been prescribed by the Department. Mr Wedge Wood formerly lived in this Town & I know him to be the identical man named in the certificate. He is now blind which is the reason of his making his mark - I do not know how long he has been so & know not but he has been obliged to do so since he made his application for a pension.
Yours respectfully &
Rufus W. Lute

I Noah Wedgwood late of Sandwich, County of Stafford & State of New Hampshire and now of Parsonsfield, County of York & State of Maine respectfully represent to the Secretary of War that I am a pensioner of the United States & have been heretofore paid my pension at the Agency in said State of New Hampshire - A copy of my pension certificate is herewith annexed. Having
permanently changed my residence into the State of Maine I respectfully request to have my name trans- ferred from the New Hampshire Agency to that of Maine so that for my greater convenience I may heretoforth draw my pension at
Portland, Maine;
Parsonsfield, Maine
Feb. 9. 1838.
Noah T. Wedgwood
Mark
with Ralph Whiting

State of Maine } ss. York County, }
BE IT KNOWN, That before me, Rufus Litch Justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid, personally appeared Noah Wedgwood and made oath in due form of law, that he is the identical person named in an original certificate in his possession of which (I certify) the following is a true copy:
WAR DEPARTMENT--REVOLUTIONARY CLAIM. NO. 21686
I CERTIFY, That in conformity with the Law of the United States, of the 7th of June, 1832, Noah Wedgwood of the State of New Hampshire who was a Private in the Army of the Revolution is entitled to receive twenty eight dollars and eighty nine cents per annum, during his natural life, commencing on the 4th of March, 1831, and payable semi-annually, on the 4th of March, and 4th of September, in every year.
Given at the War Office of the United States, this tenth day of October one thousand eight hundred and thirty- three
Lee Clapp
SECRETARY OF WAR.
Examined and } Countersigned. }
Grover Cramb Acting Commissioner of Pensions
that he now resides in Passumpsfield and has resided there for the space of four months  past , and that previous thereto he resided in Sandwich, County of Stafford, State of New Hampshire .
Sworn and subscribed this 24th day of February 1838 with witness Noah Wedgwood
before me, Rufus Litch J. P.
NOTE.—The above deposition must be signed by the deponent. Where the pension has been increased, since the certificate has been given, the Magistrate will note that fact.

Sandwich N.H. May 20 th 1833.
Hon. J. L. Edwards,
Herewith you have the papers of Noah Wedgwood as requested. I saw Mr. Wedgwood last week; he informs me that the Gen Mifflin was a private vessel & therefore only expects two will be allowed for the last service, say 11 months in the whole. — With great respect I am Sir, Your Ob d Serv.
Paul Wentworth

I James Morrison of Parsonsfield in the county of York & state of Maine depose and say that in the year 1777 I enlisted in a company of Militia as first sergeant said company was commanded by Capt. Zebulon Gilman of Newmarket, county Rockingham State of New Hampshire, and we marched from the last named place to Saratoga and was engaged in the capture of Gen. Burgoyne. and I further testify that Noah Wedgewood of Waterville in the county of Grafton State of New Hampshire, enlisted in the same company, and was present in the said engagement, or surrender. said company belonged to Col. Evans, regiment. James Morrison his mark.
State of Maine, York ss Parsonsfield Augt. 10. 1832.
The above named James Morrison appeared before me, and made oath to the truth of the above deposition by him signed.
Before me James Bradbury Justice of the Peace
The above deposition was taken in consequence of the bodily infirmities of the said Morrison, he not being able to walk, or even to set up but very little I have personally known him, and Wedgewood over thirty years,
James Bradbury J. P. State of Maine.
York ss. I William Cutter Allen Register of the Court of Probate for the county of York, hereby certify that James Bradbury is a justice of the Peace as above stated, and that the signature purporting to be his is genuine.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal official this twentieth day of August A.D. 1832.
Wm. Cutter Allen, Register of Probate.

State of Maine.
York, ss. August 13, 1832.
I, Jesse Wedgwood of Parsonsfield in the county aforesaid hereby certify that I am a brother of Noah L. Wedgwood of Waterville in the county of Kennebec and State of New Hampshire and have been well acquainted with him from his childhood up - that he is now about Seventy three years old.
I also certify, that about the beginning of the year 1776 he informed me that he had enlisted in a company of which Benjamin Folsom of Newmarket N.H. was one of the officers - that he was absent from home several months, and, that I have no reason to doubt, that he served the time out for which he enlisted. I further certify that sometime in the Summer following he (the said Noah L. Wedgwood) he shipped on board the "General Lee", a United States Vessel, for a cruise. Capt. Skimmer commander; and when he returned home , he said he came in in a prize. About the first of April 1778 he went out in a Privateer called the "General Mifflin"; and on his return home he informed me, that on the cruise, outward the Privateer took a prize, in which he went into France.

that he and was in the French Service till sometime in the year 1781 when he sailed from Lorient in France for home, in the Frigate "Reliance", and returned in a prize of the "Reliance", and landed in Boston in Massachusetts. The foregoing is according to the best of my recollection. J. S. WEDGWOOD
Sworn and subscribed the day & year aforesaid,
Before me, Moses Sweat, Jus. of the Peace.
State of Maine.
York ss. I William Cutter Allen Register of the Court of Probate for said county hereby certify that Moses Sweat is a Justice of the Peace as above stated, and that the signature purporting to be his is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal official this twentieth day of August A.D. 1832.
Wm. Cutter Allen Register of Probate

State of Maine,
York. ss. Sept. 18 th , 1832.
I, John Burzell, of Parsonsfield, in the County aforesaid, Clerk: do hereby certify, that I have been personally acquainted with Noah Wedgwood, now, of Waterville, in the county of Grafton New-hampshire, thirty four years. He having been an inhabitant of this town, and under my pastoral charge twenty two years of the time. And, I further certify, that I have ever considered him a man of truth, and have no doubt of his having been actually engaged in the services of his country in our American revolution war.
John Burzell
Sworn and subscribed the day & year aforesaid,
Before me, Moses Sweat, Jus. of the Peace

Jesse Wedgewood's certificate
I William Moulton Jr. of Parsonsfield in the county of York State of Maine, do hereby certify, that I have been personally acquainted with Isaac Wedgewood, now a resident in Waterville in the County of Oxford state of New Hampshire, thirty five years, and I consider him a man of truth and veracity and have no doubt that he was engaged in the service of his country, as he says, in the American revolution -
W m Moulton Jr
Sworn and signed this 18 th day of Sept 1832
Before me James Bradbury Jus. of Peace
I hereby certify that the above named W m Moulton Jr is a man of fair character, and his declaration may be relied on - James Bradbury Jus. Peace -