Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 41,280, James Upham, Mass

SERVICE
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Upham, James
S. 41.280
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Vermont
James Upham.
of Putney in the State of Vermont who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain North - of the regt commanded by Colonel M c Jackson in the M a ss line, for the term of 2 years & 5 months from 1779 to 1781
Inscribed on the Roll of Vermont at the rate of eight Dollars per month, to commence on the 27 day of April 1818
Certificate of Pension issued the 19 of Septem- ber 1818 and sent to Phineas White Esq d Putney Vt
Continued on the Roll on 1 st day of December 1828 and notification sent to Hon. J Hunt at the House of Rep- resentatives - Pension commencing on the 12. of November 1828
Amount due on 4th of March 1829 }
$ 30-09
{ Revolutionary Claim, Acts March 18, 1818, May 1, 1820.

Is. Upham's Appln. for Pension
Correct
P. White
Putney Vt.
27 th April

To Phinehas White Esq. Chief Judge of the County Court, within and for the County of Windham and State of Vermont.
I James Upham in the 54 th year of my age and now a resident in the town of Putney in the County and State aforesaid? Claiming the benefit of an act of Congress passed on the 18 th day of March last, past entitled "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the Revolutionary War" Do pursuant to the pro- visions here, upon oath, make the following Declaration, to wit, That I the said Upham served as a private soldier in the War of the Revolution on the Continental Establishment as follows, - I first enlisted in the month of Oct. 1776 - in the State of Massachusetts, for the term of six months - in Col. Crafts Regt. of Artillery, of the Massachusetts Line in the Company under Capt. David Grenell and regularly served out said term and was dis- charged at Boston Mass. - Afterwards in May 1778 I enlisted for the term of eight months in Col. Wood's Regt. under Capt. Joel Green. in Gen. Nixon's Brigade - and regularly served out said last mentioned term and was duly discharged at a place called Peckskill in State of N. York - And afterwards in the month of June 1779. I again enlisted for the term of nine months and joined the 8 th Massachusetts Regt. under the command of Col. Michael Jackson in the Company under Capt. Keith and faithfully served out said term of nine months and was duly discharged at Westpoint - about the 1 st of April 1780 - and afterwards in the month of May of the same year I again enlisted for six months and joined Col. Nixon's Regt. being the 6 th Massachusetts - and regularly served out said last mentioned term and was duly discharged at Westpoint - All my discharges I have unfortunately lost so that they are not now in existence - And I further declare that I have no further evidence in my power to prove said terms of service - and further
And I further upon oath declare that by reason

of my reduced circumstances I am in need of the assistance of my country for support —
In witness whereof I hereunto set my hand this 27 th day of April A. D. 1818
James Upham
State of Vermont } Be it remembered that on this Windham County ss } 27 th day of April A. D. 1818. The above named James Upham, personally appearing made solemn oath to the truth of the preceding declaration by him submitted in due form of Law. Before Phinehas White, Chief Judge of Windham County Court — And I do hereby certify that it appears to my satisfaction that the said James Upham did serve in the Revolutionary War as by him stated in the preceding declaration, against the common enemy, for more than nine months on the continental establishment — And I do now transmit the proceedings and testimony taken and had before me to the Secretary of the Department of War pursuant to the directions of the mentioned act of Congress
In witness whereof I hereunto set my official signature & have caused the seal of Wind- ham County Court to be annexed
Phinehas White
Chief Judge of Windham County Court

James Upham Application for Pension. Windham County - Vermont. September Term 1827.

STATE OF VERMONT.
COUNTY OF WINDHAM SS.—At the County Court begun and held at New-Fane, within and for the County of Windham, on the third Monday of September in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty Seven Present—
Hon. Peter Hutchinson , Esq. Chief Judge. Hon. John Roberts , Hon. James L. Stark } Esq'rs, Assistant Judges.
On this 19th day of September personally appeared in open Court, being a Court of Record, within and for the County of Windham and State of Vermont—proceeding according to the course of the common law;—with a civil jurisdiction unlimited in point of amount, keeping a record of their proceedings; and having the power of fine and imprisonment:—
James Upham resident in Putney , in said county of Windham, aged 66 years; 810 months —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 acts of Congress, of the 18th of March 1818, and the 1st of May, 1820,—That he, the said James Upham enlisted for the term of nine months , on the or about the first day of July in the year 1779 in the State of Massachusetts in the Company commanded by Captain Keith in the 8th Regiment commanded by Colonel Michael Jackson in the line of the State of Massachusetts on the Continental establishment: that he continued to serve in the said Corps until about the 1st of April 1780 when he was discharged from the said service, at Westpoint in the State of New York —
that he has been placed on the pension list, and drew therefrom on account of his property. Also he served six months in Col. Dyer's regiment of the Massachusetts Line in 1780 & 1781—also served eight months in the 1778 in Col. Wood's Regiment was also out Sunday times in the Battle of Bennington Battle.
And, in pursuance of the act of the 1st May 1820, I do hereby 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 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.
That he applied and was placed on the Pension Roll under the Act of March 18th 1818. That I have not before applied under the Act of May 1820. of course have exhibited no schedule of property. That I the said James Upham further state, that, in the year 1811 or 1812 I owned
a small farm in the Town of Westminster in said Windham County—farming business then being profitable, produce high- and money plenty— I thought I could better my circumstances by selling my small farm and purchasing a larger one- and sold my farm in Westminster for about ten hundred dollars, and bought a farm in Putney containing about one hundred and thirty seven acres, belonging to the heirs of Moses Perry deceased, and incumbered with the widows dower, for which I contracted to pay the sum of two thousand and fifty dollars- of course contracted a debt of more than one thousand dollars- and also obligated myself to pay said Widow the sum of sixty two dollars annually during her natural life- and actually paid her that sum, annually, till the time of her decease, which was about eight years after - And that shortly afterwards at the close of the last war- real estate fell in value- and all kinds of produce being low- I found myself greatly embarrassed - And that afterwards in March 1822 I being indebted, among other creditors, to Levi Ware of Westmoreland in the County of Cheshire and State of New Hampshire, in the sum of $920.48, for monies before that time borrowed of said Ware for the purpose of paying the debts I contracted on the purchase of said farm, was then under the necessity of giving the said Levi Ware a mortgage of my said farm in Putney, to secure said sum contained in a note bearing date April 28. 1821, payable to S d Ware or order in three years from the date of said note - And I the said James Upham further state that I was then owing other debts to considerable amount - and owing to great expenses in my family by reason of sickness, and interest money preying upon me, I was compelled to sell my farm - and did on the 3 rd day of July 1826 sell and convey to the S d Levi Ware all my right and title to my said farm, for the sum of fifteen hundred and seven dollars - including the sums due to the S d Ware secured by the S d mortgage - the whole of said note of $920.48 being then wholly unpaid- it being the most that I could get offered for the same - the avails, of which have all been appropriated for the payment of his not debts - all which will be made fully to appear by accompanying documents and proofs- And I the said James Upham further state that in March 1818 I owned a small stock of cattle, all which with the increase since have been faithfully disposed of for my support and the payment of my debts, which will also be made to appear - And that I the said James Upham, while in the Army of the Revolution, contracted an asthmatic affection of the lungs which has ever since afflicted me, and has increased upon me with the advances of years, so that I am unable to perform but little labour besides what

State that in March 1818 I owned a small sum of money, interest since have been faithfully disposed of for my support and the payment of my debts, which will also be made to appear. And that I the said James Upham, while in the Army of the Revolution, contracted an asthmatic affection of the lungs which has ever since afflicted me, and has increased upon me with the advance of years, so that I am now able to perform but little labour towards besides my support.
Schedule of real and personal Estate---necessary clothing and bedding excepted.
  Real Estate I have none. Personal Estate as follows - to wit -   One old two horse waggon $11.- Ant. brot forward $66.77   One do. small do. 11.34 One old wooden clock 4.-   One old cart 4.- Two old tables & light stand 2.-   One old harrow 2.67 Six Silver teaspoons 3.50   One Iron Box 1.50 Part of tea set 1.-   Two poor old horses 10.- two pewter plates & plates 1.50   One old Harness 3.- A few articles of Glass Ware .50   Old Plow Irons 1.75 Old tin ware .75   Two old sleighs 11.34 Three milk pans .30   Sundry articles of farming tools, old axes, etc. 4.- Eleven Plates .66   Three old chains 2.- Lightweight knives & forks 1.-   Four meal bags 2.- Two Iron Cranes 2.-   Thirteen old chains 2.07 Old iron ware pot kettle etc. 3.-   Old wooden ward 2.50   One old chest .75   $90.23.   $66.77.      Ant brot forward 90.23   Shovel & tongs & fire dogs old 1.-   Seven old barrels 1.75   One Old Cow 9.-   Sum Total $101.98      A part of a Pewing the meeting house in Putney valued at the sum of $15.-   $116.98   James Upham.
That, since the exhibition of my first Schedule , the following changes have been made in my property: - Since the passing of the Act of Congress of March 18. 1818 -
   Names of persons to whom sold. Time of sale. Amount of money, or description of property received in return.     To Levi Ware of Westmoreland N. Hampshire - Sold & deeded Farm in Putney - July 3 d 1826. Rec d of Levi Ware for farm $1507 including interest secured by mortgage -  
And I do also swear - that my occupation is that of a Farmer -
James Upham.
SWORN to, and declared, in open Court, on the nineteenth day of September A. D. 1827.
By Order of Court -
James Elliot, Clerk.
I James Elliot, Clerk of the County Court for the County of Windham, in the State of Vermont, do hereby certify, that the foregoing oath, and the Schedule thereto annexed, are truly copied from the files and 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 the aforesaid Schedule is One hundred, sixty dollars, and ninety eight cents.
IN testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said Court, in open Court, on this sixth day of October A. D. 1827.
James Elliot, Clerk of the Court for the County of Windham.

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Vermont Roll
James Upham M c Jackson's Reg. Private Massachusetts Line
In the army of the United States during the Revolutionary War.
Inscribed on the Roll of Vermont at the rate of Eight Dollars per month, to commence on the 27 th of April 1818.
Certificate of Pension issued the 19 th of September 1818 and sent to Phinehas White Esq r . Chief Justice Putney Windham Co. - Vt.
Arrears to 4th of Sept. 1818. 4 mo s 48/30 - 34 12 Semi-ann. all'ee ending 4 th March 1819 48 -
$ 82 12
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
24 yrs 5 mo s
Putney Windham Co. Vt.

41 280 INVALID.
Rev
File No. 41 280
James Wigham Rev Rev
Act: 16 th March 18 th
Index:—Vol. 3 , Page 520
[Arrangement of 1870.]

J. L. Edwards Esq
Pension Office
Washington City

Putney Feby. 6 th 1828
Dear Sir,
I enclose in behalf of Maj r James Upham his application for a Pension — I have for many years been acquainted with Maj r Upham — He has always sustained a fair character — tho' has been unfortunate with respect to his pecuniary concerns — He is now very destitute — is guilty of no fraud with respect to the disposition of his property — is unquestionably a fit subject for the Rev d . Pension List —
Very respectfully
Your Obedt. Servt — Philo White
J. L. Edwards, Esq. Pension Office U.S.

We the undersigned, Select-Men of the town of Putney do severally testify and say that for fifteen or twenty years past we have been acquainted with Maj. James Upham of Putney, and know that he is reduced in his circumstances, and consider him destitute of property and know that he is afflicted with an Asthmatic affection, so as to disqualify him for labor - and do also certify that Maj. Upham is a man of fair character of undoubted truth and veracity.
Putney Jan'y. 11 th 1820
Charles Campbell } Select-Men Orville Sabin } Estherus Knight }
State of Vermont } Jan'y. 11 th 1820 - Windham County ss. } Sworn to before me -
David Bransford Justice of the Peace }

I Levi Ware of Westmoreland in the County of Cheshire and State of New Hampshire of Lawfull age do testify and say that in the month of March 1822 James Upham of Putney was indebted to me in the sum of Nine Hundred and twenty Dollars and forty eight cents for monies that I had before that time let him have for the purpose of paying for his farm in Putney as I then understood, which the said James did not pay till July 1826 when the said James being unable to pay - and having in the said month of March given me a Mortgage to secure the payment of the said loan with interest - he sold and disposed the said farm for the sum of fifteen hundred and seven dollars - for the payment of which last mentioned sum, I gave up the said note secured by Mortgage, the principal and interest on the same then being all due - paid a note of about one hundred and sixteen dollars to Joseph Buffum of Westmoreland - and one of about one hundred and six dollars to Israel Kreyer of Putney which notes had been given by said Upham - and also paid the said Upham about the sum of twenty seven dollars in a separate note which I held against him which made up the sum of the purchase money for said Farm - and I considered that I gave the said Upham the full value of the said Farm as real estate was then selling - and as it is now worth in money -  Levi Ware
State of Vermont Windham County ss January 21 st 1820 - Sworn to before me -
David Brainerd Justice of the Peace
I hereby certify that the above named Deponent, Levi Ware is a man of undoubted truth and veracity - and the three different in- testimonies in the said Affidavit were made, before the same was submitted and sworn to David Brainerd

I Betsy Woodd of Putney in the County of Windham and State of Vermont, of lawful age do depose and say that since the year A D 1818 James Upham of Putney aforesaid has paid to me for labour one hundred and ninety eight dollars
Betsy Woodd
State of Vermont } Putney September the 17 A D 1827 Windham County ss } Subscribed and sworn to before me Asa Washburn Justice of the Peace
I Asa Washburn of Putney in the County of Windham and State of Vermont of lawful age do testify and say that in the month of July 1826 I made out a deed of conveyance from Maj r James Upham of said Putney of the said Upham's Farm in said Putney to Levi Ware - and remember that the consideration money mentioned in the s d deed did not amount to the sum which the said Ware actually stipulated to pay the said Upham, by more than one hundred dollars being a sum which the said Ware then stipulated to pay to Israel Keyes for a Note said Upham was owing to said Keyes - And I further say that Maj r Upham has lived neighbor to me for more than forty years last past. He has uniformly sustained the character of an honest upright man - He has long been troubled with the asthma - His late wife was for many years in feeble health previous to her decease which caused him great expense for doctoring - When the said Upham bought his Farm in Putney, real estate was very high, for the purchase of which he contracted a large debt - I further say that I am well acquainted with the Farm which said Upham sold the said Ware - and am of opinion that, the said Ware gave all said Farm was worth, as real estate in this vicinity was then selling - and all that said Farm is now worth around $1000 for in the situation it was at the time then was and now is - And I further say that I am fully satisfied that said Upham is now in very reduced circumstances -
Asa Washburn
State of Vermont } Windham County ss } Sworn to Before me - Febry. 3 rd 1828
David Crawford Justice of the Peace

State of Vermont- Windham County Court Clerk's Office Brattleborough, February 6 th 1828
I certify that Asa Washburn and David Crawford, Esquires, are Justices of the Peace within and for said County, and that the within are their signatures, respectively -
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said Court on the day and year above written -
Attest -
James Elliot, Clerk.

A Copy of a Beech From James Wigham to Levi Ware

Know all men by these presents that I James Upham of Putney in the County of Windham and State of Vermont in consideration of the sum of one thousand four hundred and two Dollars received to my full satisfaction of Levi Ware of Westmoreland in the County of Caledonia and State of Newham shire the Receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge have given granted bargain and sale and by these presents do give grant bargain sell alien release convey and confirm unto the said Levi Ware his heirs and assigns forever a certain piece or parcel of land situate lying and being in Putney in the County of Windham and State of Vermont and is bounded as follows (viz) South on Daniel Harding Charles Campbell and Horace Bliss Land East on William S. Bennet and John R. Harding Land north on John R. Harding Land and on the county road and West of the road on land belonging to one Sanderson of Roxbury near Boston West on land belonging to James Spaulding containing one hundred and thirty acres be the same more or less It Being the farm that I the said James Upham now lives on and bought of the heirs of Moses Perry late of Putney deceased. To Have and to hold the said granted premises with all the appurtenances those of the said Levi Ware his heirs and assigns to him of their own proper use benefit and behoof forever And I the said James Upham do for my self my heirs executors and administrators covenant to and with the said Levi Ware his heirs Executors Administrators and assigns that at and until the ensealing of these presents I am well seized of the premises in fee simple that I have a good right and lawful authority to bargain and sell the same in manner and form above written that they are free and clear from all incumbrances and that I will Warrant and defend the same against all lawful claims and demands of any person or persons whatsoever - In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this third day of July Anno Domini one thousand Eight hundred and twenty five. Signed sealed and delivered James Upham. Seal in presence of us Abra. Washburn Lucretia Washburn

State of Vermont } Putney July the 3 d A d 1826 Windham County } Personally appeared James Upham Signer and Sealer of the above written Instrument and acknowledged the same to be his free act and deed Before me Asa Washburn Justice of the Peace -
August 23 d 1826 Recorded the above Deed Noah Sabin Town Clerk
The above and within is a true copy of a Deed from James Upham to Levi Ware from the Records of Deeds in Putney Attest Prentice Sabin first Select Man the Town Clerk being Deed

A Copy of a Mortgage Deed from James Myham To Levi Ware

I know all men by these presents that I James Upham of Putney in the county of Windham and State of Vermont in consideration of nine hundred and twenty Dollars and forty eight cents received to my full Satisfaction of Levi Ware of Westmoreland in the county of Gloucester and State of Newham Upham the receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge have given granted bargained and sold and by these presents do give grant bargain sell alien release convey and confirm unto the said Levi Ware this his and assigns forever a certain piece or parcel of land situate lying and being in Putney in the county of Windham above said and described as follows it being ten shares of the estate of Abner Perry late of Putney above said deceased and is the farm on which I now live and share contains about one hundred and ten acres be the same more or less which shares I bought of said heirs - I have and to hold the said granted premises with all the appurtenances thereof to the said Levi Ware this his and assigns to his own use benefit and behoof forever And I the said James Upham do for my self my heirs Executors and Administrators covenant to and with the said Levi Ware this his heirs Executors Administrators and assigns that at and until the fulfilling of these presents I am well seized of the premises in free simple that I have a good right and lawful authority to bargain and sell the same in manner and form above written that they are free and clear of all Incumbrances and that I well warrant and defend the same against all lawful claims and demands of any person or persons whomsoever - In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this twenty seventh Day of March Anno Domini One thousand eight hundred and twenty two - Provided nevertheless that if the said James Upham my heirs Executors or Administrators shall well and truly pay or cause to be paid to the said Levi Ware this his heirs Executors or Administrators a certain Promissory note dated April 2 d A D 1821 given for the sum of nine hundred twenty Dollars and forty eight cents payable to the said Levi Ware or his order in three years from the above and the interest annually according to the tenor of the said note to void otherwise to be and remain in full force and effect - Signed sealed and delivered James Upham. (Seal) in presence of Noah Sabin Fanny Sabin

Yours sincerely,
March 27 th 1822
Recorded the above Deed, Noah Sabin Town Clerk
the above and within is a true Copy of a Mortgage Deed from James Upham to Levi Ware from the Records of Deeds in Lutrey. Attest Prentice Sabin Just Select Man the Town Clerk being Deaf

Recd 14 April 1828.

Putney Vt. April 7 th 1828
J. L. Edwards Esq.
Sir,
Accompanying is the Affidavit of Levi Ware in the case of James Upham - Also copies of sundry deeds from the Widow and Heirs of Moses Perry, of the Farm which he sold Ware - The consideration in the deeds are the sum actually paid by Upham - The Widow is dead, and the Heirs are remote from this part of the country from one to four hundred miles, from this - Which renders it impossible for May r Upham, in his feeble health, and indigent circumstances, to procure affidavits from the several grantors, The copies of the deeds, which show the exact sums paid by Upham, it is believed will be as good evidence -
Upham is very honest tho' not quite poor - he was unable to pay as he made his purchases of the Heirs, so that Interest money and the great depreciation in the value of Real Estate, - have proved ruinous to his pecuniary affairs -
Very respectfully - -
Phineas White

James Upham's Case.
Con. -
ren: to com: Nov. 12. 1828
Hon. Jonathan Hunt, H. R.
Nov. 29. 1828

The affidavit of Capt. George Clay of Putney in the County of Windham and State of Vermont who deposes and says that in the Spring of the year A.D. 1821 James Upham of said Putney, said my Father, James Clay, then of said Putney, now deceased, thirty dollars, or about that sum, and took up a note which my Father then held against said Upham
Geo. Clay
State of Vermont Windham County
ss Putney November 11 th 1828
Personally appeared George Clay, the signer of the above affidavit and made solemn oath to the truth of the same
Before me David Cranford Justice of the peace
I hereby certify that George Clay the signer of the above affidavit is a person of credibility to whose testimony full faith and credit ought to be given
David Cranford Justice of the peace

The affidavit of Shunkful Burk of Westminster in the county of Windham and State of Vermont, who deposes and says that in the month of February in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty one that James Upham paid me forty seven dollars on a note which I held against him for that sum State of Vermont } Windham County ss } Shunkful Burk
Given under my hand this 3 rd day of October A.D. 1828 Personally appeared Shunkful Burk the signer of the above affidavit and made solemn oath to the truth of the same. Before me Asa Washburn Justice of the Peace
The affidavit of Joel Page of Westminster in the county of Windham and State of Vermont who deposes and says that about the first of May in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty one that James Upham of Putney in the county of Windham aforesaid paid me forty one dollars on a note I held against him for that sum State of Vermont } Putney October the 9 th A.D. 1828 Joel Page Windham County ss } Personally appeared Joel Page the signer of the above affidavit and made solemn oath to the truth of the same. Before me Asa Washburn Justice of the Peace

I hereby certify that Thankful Burk and Joel Page and whose affidavits were taken before me on the 3 d and 4 th instant in the case of Maj r James Wigham who is applying for a Pension are persons of credibility and whose testimony full credit ought to be given Asa Washburn Justice of the Peace

I Asa Keys 2 d of Putney county of Litchfield and State of Vermont of Lawfull age affirm and make testify. and say that on the 11th day of June 1821- I was administrator of the estate of Doctor John Campbell late of said Putney deceased - that Major James Upham of said Putney was owing the estate of said deceased the sum of thirty dollars and paid the same sum to me as administra- tor as of said day and year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty one the same date as above said Putney Oct 6, 1825 Asa Keys 2 d
State of Vermont } Putney Oct. 6, 1828 Litchfield county } This personally appeared Asa Keys 2 d who sub- scribed the foregoing affidavit and made solemn oath that the same contains the truth and nothing but the truth Before me David Greenfield Justice of the Peace

I hereby certify that Mr. Levi Ware the signor of the within affidavit is a person of credibility to whom testimony full credit ought to be given David Bensenford Justice Peace
Levi Ware's affidavit

The affidavit of Levi Ware of Westmoreland in the County of Cheshire and State of New Hampshire who, deposes and says that the amount of principal & interest due on James Upham's Mortgage to him of said Upham's Farm in Putney on the 3 d day of July 1826, at which time said Mortgage was settled by said Ware's purchasing said Farm, was, if exactly cast or estimated, twelve hundred thirty nine dollars sixty four cents — The Note, for which said Mortgage was given to several , was given, and dated April 2 d 1821 with interest annually for the sum of Nine hundred twenty dollars & 40 cents — And the mortgage was executed on the 27 th day of March 1822 to secure the payment of the said Note — And the said Ware further says that the money which he lent to said Upham, as mentioned in a former affidavit was lent as follows — Two hundred & ten dollars 66 cents on the 21 st Feby. 1820 — At some period after, at what particular date the said Ware cannot now determine, he let the said Upham have three hundred dollars at one time — And the balance to make up said sum of nine hundred twenty dollars & 40 cents he let said Upham have at or about the date of the said Note — And the said Ware further says, that after taking said Mortgage he let said Upham the following sums, to wit, — On the 2 d Feby. 1825 he lent said Upham $27, — and took his note for the same — On the 2 d of April 1825 he paid to Joseph Buffum for Eng. $116, — for money before that time lent by said Buffum to said Upham — Dec r 26 th 1825 — He lent the said Upham $100, — and took his note for the same, — All of which sums with the interest were due from the said Upham to said Ware on the 3 d of July 1826 when said Ware purchased said Farm — and on that date the said Ware paid for said Upham to one Israel Keyes, one hundred & six dollars more, which which something more than paid for the said Farm — The sum stipulated being fifteen hundred dollars —
Levi Ware

State of Vermont Putney April 3-1828 Windham County ss. Personally appeared Levi Wire signer of the within affidavit and made Solemn oath to the truth of the same Before me David Crawford Justice of the Peace

The affidavit of Elisha D. Andrews of Putney in the County of Windham and State of Vermont, who testifies and says that on the 1 st day of January 1819 Mess r James Upham of said Putney gave me his note of that date for the sum of eighteen Dollars payable on demand with the interest, for money then my due - which note the said Upham afterwards in April or May 1821 paid the said sum with the interest and took up the said note
Elisha D. Andrews
State of Vermont } On this 6 th day of October 1828 Windham County } personally appeared Elisha D. Andrews and made solemn oath to the truth of above affidavit by him submitted before me David Cressford Justice of the Peace
The affidavit of Isaac Graft of Putney who testifies and says that on the 30 th day of July 1821 he lent Mess r James Upham of s d Putney twenty five dollars with and took his note for the same - which note the said Upham paid and took in the month of August then next after -
Isaac Graft
State of Vermont } This 8 th day of October 1828 the above Windham County } affidavit was subscribed and sworn to
Before me David Cressford Justice of the Peace

I hereby certify that Thomas White, Asa Keyes 2 d , Gisdale Cobb, William S. Bennet, and Asa Washburn, Whose affidavits were taken before me on the 2 d & 3 d Inst. and also that Elisha D. Andrews and Isaac Groat Whose Affidavits I have taken this 6 th day of October A.D. in the case of Abijah Francis Upham, who is applying for a Pension are all persons of credibility, to whom testimony full credit ought to be given
David Crawford Justice of the Peace

The affidavit of Tisdale Cobb of Putney in the County of Windham and State of Vermont who deposes and says that about the first of May one thousand eight hundred and twenty one that James Upham of Putney in the County of Windham aforesaid paid me nineteen dollars and eighty four cents on a note I held against him for that sum
State of Vermont ss Windham County ss
Tisdale Cobb
Putney October 2 d 1828 Personally appeared Tisdale Cobb, the signer of the foregoing affidavit and made solemn oath to the truth of the same
Before me David Crawford Justice of the Peace
The affidavit of William S Bennet of Putney in the County of Windham and State of Vermont who deposes and says that about the first of July in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty one James Upham of Putney in the County of Windham aforesaid paid me twenty seven dollars on a note I held against him for that sum
Wm S Bennet
State of Vermont ss Windham County ss
Putney October 2 d 1828 Personally appeared William S. Bennet the signer of the foregoing affidavit and made solemn oath to the truth of the same. Before me David Crawford Justice of the Peace
The affidavit of Asa Washburn of Putney in the County of Windham and State of Vermont who deposes and says that in the month of April in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty one James Upham of Putney in the County aforesaid paid me about two hundred dollars on a note I held against him
Asa Washburn
State of Vermont ss Windham County ss
Putney October 3 d - 1828 Personally appeared Asa Washburn signer of the above affidavit and made solemn oath to the truth of the same Before me David Crawford Justice of the Peace

The affidavit of Col. Thomas White of Putney in the County of Windham and State of Vermont who deposes and says that in the month of April or May according to my best recollection, in the year A.D. 1828 James Upham of said Putney paid me the sum of Twenty Dollars which was endorsed on a note which I then held against him and that several months after he paid me the balance due on said note, being fourteen dollars, twenty eight cents and took up his note Thomas White
State of Vermont Windham County ss
Putney October 2 d 1828 Personally appeared Thomas White, the signer
of the above affidavit and made solemn oath to the truth of the same
Before me David Greenfield Justice
The affidavit of Daniel Sanderson of Grafton in the County of Windham and State of Vermont who deposes and says that in the month of May in the year A.D. 1821 James Upham of said Putney paid me the sum of seventy dollars on a note which I then held against him the said Upham Daniel Sanderson
State of Vermont Windham County ss
Putney October the 14 th 1828
Personally appeared Daniel Sanderson the signer of the above affidavit and made solemn oath to the truth of the same
Before me
I hereby certify that Daniel Sanderson the signer of the above affidavit is a person of credibility and whose testimony full credit ought to be given Asa Washburn Justice of the Peace

I John Noyes of Putney in the County of Windham & State of Vermont, of lawful age, do depose and say, that James Upham of Putney aforesaid made a note to me of fifty dollars signed jointly & severally by him and Daniel Keyes, on interest, dated July 17-1820- Also at the same time, to wit, July 17-1820 was made and signed another note of fifty dollars, jointly & severally by Daniel Keyes and James Upham for which notes I loaned them money, which they had between them as I understood. The note signed by Keyes & Upham as I should think by the filing has an endorsement on it in my hand writing for the sum of thirteen dollars, dated April 20-1820 paid by said Upham - The date of this endorsement as to the year, to wit, 1820 I suppose to be a mistake, being previous to the date of the note - I think it should have been 1821. Mr. Upham has since paid and taken up both of said notes - The note signed by Upham & Keyes was paid before the other, and from circumstances I think it probable it was paid at the time of the thirteen dollars endorsement on the Keyes & Upham note, to wit, on the 20 th of April 1821 - I understood that Mr. Upham paid the Keyes & Upham note in consequence of the failure of said Daniel Keyes - and further the deponent saith not
John Noyes.
State of Vermont
Windham County
ss. Putney November 11 th 1828
Personally appeared John Noyes the signer of the foregoing affidavit and made solemn oath that the same contains the truth and nothing but the truth
Before me David Brinsford Justice of the peace

I hereby certify that the Hon. John Noyes the signer of the within affidavit is a person of credibility, to whom testimony full faith and credit ought to be given
David Greenfield Justice of the peace
John Noyes

State of Vermont-
Windham County Court Clerks Office Brattleborough, Nov r 12. A.D. 1828.
I certify that David Crawford and Asa Washburn, Esquires, are Justices of the Peace within and for the County of Windham aforesaid, and that their signatures to the certificates of the annexed affidavits are in their hand writings, respectively.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said County Court on the day and year above written.
Att. James Elliot, Clerk.
A large, stylized signature of James Elliot, Clerk, written in cursive with a long, sweeping flourish on the 'J' and 'E'.