Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 2,032, Nathaniel Wadleigh, Mass.

SERVICE
NUMBER _____
Mass.
N. 2,032 B.L.Wt. 5073-160-55.
CONTENTS

20.888
New Hampshire
Nathaniel Walleigh
of Stafford Co. in the State of N. Hampshire who was a private in the company commanded by Captain Marshall of the regiment commanded by Colonel Marshall in the Massachusetts line, for the term of nine months , from June 1778 to ————— 1779
30 24 6. = 160 8 8.06 18.66
Inscribed on the Roll of New Hampshire at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 25 day of June, 1829
Certificate of Pension issued the 9 of July 1829 and sent to Daniel Gale Esq. Gilmanton, N.H.
Arrears to 4th of September 1829 $ 18.66 Semi-ann. all'ce ending
$ 18.66
{ Revolutionary Claims Acts March, 18, 1818 and May 1, 1820. v March 1828.
Rec. vol. 13 fol. 192 }

S. D. Stevens, Aug. 24/58 1887 Augt Pen. Agt reported paid to March 4 1887 which Residence Leominster Belknap Co NH (age 87 yrs)
905
New Hampshire Nancy Wadleigh, widow of Nathaniel Wadleigh
who served in the Revolutionary Mass Line
war, as a private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 96 dollars cents per annum, to commence on the 3d February, 1853.
Certificate of Pension issued 12 th day of July 1853 and sent to
S. D. Stevens, Concord. P.H.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 3, 1853, Page 23. Vol. A

N.Y. July 32- 905
36.637 (See mar 3/35- Re Apr 3/35
Nancy MacLaugh wa of Nathaniel MacLaugh, Bristol
Capt. Marshall Col. Marshall Map Court- Line War of the Revolution
as Pensioner
Brynton died Oct 16th 28/55 to day
5073 sp Aug 26/55
L.S. Stevens Concord N.Y.
Vol. 104. page 3.

36635 Nancy Waddington

Form of Declaration
To be made by the widow of a deceased person who has not had a Land Warrant.
State of New Hampshire County of Belknap } ss.
On this twenty Ninth day of March A. D. one thousand eight hundred and fifty- five personally appeared before me, a justice of the peace, within and for the County and State aforesaid, Nancy Wadleigh aged fifty two years, a resident of Meredith in the State of New Hampshire who, being duly sworn according to law, declares that she is the widow of Nathaniel Wadleigh deceased, who was a soldier  in the company commanded by Captain  and a pensioner of the U. S. in the Revolutionary war at the rate of Ninety Six dollars in the war  with Great Britain, declared by the United States on the 18th day of June, 1812; that her said husband enlisted at Portsmouth N.H. Agency for the term of  per annum under the Act of March 18 1818; that she is now in receipt of a pension at the same rate under the Act of Feb 3d 1853; that their names are on the Roll of the Portsmouth N.H. Agency and continued in actual service in said war for the term of  and was honorably discharged at  on the
day of A. D. that for proof of the facts herein stated she refers to the evidence filed in the Pension Office in support of the claim of herself and husband under the aforesaid Acts.
She further states that she was married to the said Nathaniel Wadleigh in on the ninth day of December
A. D. 1827  David Moody a Clergyman by one and that her name before her said marriage was Nancy Pickering that her said husband died at Meredith on the fourth day of April A. D. 1834
and that she is now a widow
She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the bounty land to which she may be entitled under the "act approved March 3, 1855."
Nancy X Wadleigh Mark

WE, Mary Anne Rundlett and M. B. Glidden residents of Meredith in the State of New Hampshire upon our oaths, declare that the foregoing declaration was signed and acknowledged by Nancy Wadleigh in our presence, and that we believe, from the appearance and statements of the applicant, that she is the identical person she represents herself to be.
_____ Mary Anne Rundlett
_____ Mary B. Glidden
The foregoing declaration and affidavit were sworn to and subscribed before me on the day and year above written; and I certify that I know the affiants to be credible persons; that the claimant is the person she represents herself to be, and that I have no interest in this claim.
_____ Hugh Blaindell
Justice of the Peace.

State of New Hampshire.
Secretary's Office, Concord,
March 31. 1855
I hereby certify, That at the date of the annexed attestation Hugh Blaisdell was a Justice of the Peace for the county of Belknap — in the said State, duly commissioned and qualified; 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 State, the date above written.
John L. Hadley Secretary of State

State of New Hampshire County of Belknap ss. On this nineteenth day of April in the year one thousand eight hundred and fifty three personally appeared in open court before the Court of Probate this day sitting within and for the State and County of said Nancy Wadleigh aged Fifty years a resident of Meredith in said County who, being duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provisions of the Act of Congress passed February 3d 1853 granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary war: that she is the widow of Nathaniel Wadleigh who was a private soldier in the war of the Revolution and at his death was in receipt of a Pension from the United States at the rate of Ninety Six Dollars per annum under the Act of March 18 th 1818: She further declares that she was married to the said Nathaniel Wadleigh on the ninth day of December in the year 1827: that her name before her said marriage was Nancy Pickering: that her husband aforesaid

died on the fourth day of April in the year 1834: That she was not married herein prior to the second of January in the year 1800 but at the time before stated: that her said husband was paid at the Portsmouth N. H. Pension Agency: that she still re- mains the widow of the said Nathaniel Wadleigh —
Witness
Hugh Blaisdell
Mary Ann Peabody
Her Nancy X Wadleigh Mark
Subscribed and sworn to in open court on the day and year before written.
Warren Lovell Judge of Probate for said County.
And I certify that the said Nancy Wadleigh is personally known to me and in my belief is the identical person she represents herself to be in the foregoing deposition .
Warren Lovell Judge of Probate 1 ©

State of New Hampshire County of Belknap ss
Town Clerk's Office
April 2 nd 1863
December ninth One Thousand Eight hundred twenty seven.
I joined in Marriage the Reverend William Under Miss Nancy J. Pickney both of Meredith
David Moody
I certify that the above is a true copy of the record with the exception of the date and signs which are expressed in the record in fair legible characters and figures as follows
December 9 th 1827
Stephen J. Pitman Town Clerk of
Meredith
I Stephen J. Pitman above named depose and say that I held the office of Town Clerk in the Town of Meredith and State of Vermont and that the above is a true extract from the records of the said Town of Meredith with the exception above named as certified by me Stephen J. Pitman Town Clerk of Meredith Belknap ss.
Subscribed and sworn to before me on the day and year above written Hugh Blaindell Justice of Peace

State of New Hampshire Belknap County Ss.
I Andrew Pickering hereby depose and say that I live in the Town of Meredith in County and State aforesaid that I had been acquainted with Nathaniel Wadleigh of said Meredith for a number of years previous to his death that I was at his dwelling house at the time of his death and burial and that I have no hesitancy in saying that he the said Nathaniel Wadleigh died on the fourth day of April 1834
Andrew Pickering
State of New Hampshire Belknap Ss April 2 nd 1834
Personally appeared the above named Andrew Pick- ering who is a person of truth and veracity and made solemn Oath that the above Affidavit by subscribed is in his belief is true
Before me
Hugh Blairbell
Justice of the Peace

State of New Hampshire Belknap County
I Stephen Pickering of Gilford in County and State aforesaid hereby testify and say that I was well acquaint- ed with Nathaniel Wadleigh of Meredith in Said County for a number of years before his death and lived near him at the time of his decease and was at his house in Said Meredith at the time of his death and burial and have no doubts in saying that he died on the fourth day of April 1834 Stephen Pickering
State of New Hampshire Belknap ss April 2 nd 1834
Personally appeared the above named Stephen Pickering who is a person of truth and veracity and made solemn Oath that the above affidavit by him subscribed in his belief is true
Before me
Hugh Blairdell
Justice of the Peace

OW 9712 File 2032 Nancy Madleight 1887
A. S. Pension Agency,
Concord
May 19"
Hon John C. Black
Commissioner of Pensions.
94 57 52
Try OW & Navy
I hereby report that the name of Nancy Madleight widow of Nathaniel, who was a pensioner on the rolls of this Agency, under Certificate No. 905, and who was last paid at $12, to 4 Mch, 1887, has been dropped because of her death
not 1812-16
Very respectfully,
W. H. C. Cushman Pension Agent.
Every name dropped to be thus reported at once.

Copy 20.729.
Nathaniel Wadleigh Declaration, Schedule &c
Aug. 11, 1820
pen: to com: 25 June 1829
Daniel Gale 2 o hng Gilmanton N.H.

State of New Hampshire
Strafford, s. On this Eleventh day of August AD 1828- appeared before the Court of Common Pleas, in Open Court, being a Court of Record in said County, Nathaniel Wadleigh of Meredith in said County, aged Sixty nine years, who being first duly sworn, according to Law, doth on his oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the provision made by the acts of Congress of the 18 th March 1818- and the 1 st of May 1820. That he the said Nathaniel Wadleigh Enlisted as a Soldier for the term of nine months, some time in the month of June 1778 in the Massachusetts line, in the Company commanded by Capt. Marshall in Col s Marshalls regiment in the State of Massachusetts on the Continental establishment, that he continued to serve in said Regiment for said term of nine months and was honorably discharged after my time previous term of enlistment had expired - That he hereby relinquishes every claim to a pension except the one he is now applying for - That his name has not been on the Roll of any State, nor has he ever before applied for a pension as it was his intention to support himself without any aid from his Country, but his circumstances are such, and being reduced to poverty by reason of old age, sickness and expense in my family, compels him to make application to his Country for assistance - And in pursuance of the act of the first of May 1820 - I do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18 th 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 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 18 th 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
Two old Cows, 1 yearling heifer, 1 Goat, 1 small pig, old wheels & cart; 2 old Plows, Harrow, old Chains, Crow Bar, 2 muck forks, old horse waggon, old Hoes & shovels, Grind Stone, 3 old axes, 2 Hay Forks, 4 old kitchen Chains, 2 old tables, pair old Andirons, old shovel & tongs, 1 Flat Iron, Crockery, Tin, Pewter & Glass Ware, Wooden Ware, Old Looking Glass, Old Warming Pan, Chest, Hollow Iron Ware, Frying Pan, old Cider Casks, Churn, Harrows Saddle & Bridle, Meal Chest, Steel yards, Sheep shears, Stone Jug, old hand Saw, Salt master and 2 Sheep -
Nathaniel Wadleigh
That since the 18 th day of March 1818. the following changes have been made in my property, to wit, In 1810. I was possessed of a farm containing about sixty acres of ordinary kind of land situate in Meredith which land I was obliged to dispose of for the payment of my debts in December 1827. I sold it to Isaac Cuneer Esq. for four hundred dollars which sum has been applied to the payment of my debts in the manner following (to wit) paid the said Isaac Cuneer Esq. three hundred fifty dollars and the remainder of the four hundred dollars has

been expended for the support of life - That I am now entirely destitute of property except what is contained in the foregoing Schedule, have become old and infirm and am not able to do any labour, nor have I been able to do any labour for two years past, also have lost part of one of my hands - and my wife not able to do much being subject to fits - I am so reduced in property as to require the aid of my country for support which if denied, shall be obliged to depend on charity for assistance -
Nathaniel Wadleigh
Stafford, 2 August 11 th 1820 - Sworn and declared on the 11 th day of August 1820 before the Justices of the Court of Common Pleas - A. Poirce, Clerk.
I Andrew Poirce, Clerk of said Court of Common Pleas, do certify that it appears to the satisfaction of the Court, that the said Nathaniel Wadleigh did serve in the Revolutionary War, as stated in the preceding declaration, against the common enemy for the term of nine months under one engagement, under the continental establishment, I also certify that the foregoing oath and the schedule thereto annexed are truly copied from the records of the said Court, and I do further certify that it is the opinion of the Court that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid Schedule is Forty six dollars fifty five cents -
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of said Court, this 11 th day of August
A. D 1820 -
A. Poirce, Clerk

for a statement of the military history of Nathaniel Madleigh a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his and (or his widow's) applications for pension on file in this Bureau. vid. F. 2032.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     June, 1778. 9 mos. Priv. Marshall Marshall Mass.                                                   
Battles engaged in, ✓
Residence of soldier at enlistment, not stated
Date of application for pension, Aug. 11, 1828. His cl. was al.
Residence at date of application, Meredith, Strafford Co., N.H.
Age at date of application, 69 yrs.
Remarks: Sol. married Nancy Pickering, Dec. 9, 1827 at Meredith, N.H., where he died Apr. 4, 1834; she was allowed pension on an application executed Apr. 19, 1853, while 50 yrs. of age and a resident of Meredith, N.H. There is no further data as to family.
Very respectfully,
Re Ch. L. ...

1908. Rept. 11. History to Rev. Chas. Fredk. Robinson, Milford, N.H. F.W.
1915 July 23 Tombstone data to Mrs. Clara A. Moody 1915 Aug. 5 - Mrs. Clara A. Moody That Soldier was pensioned as a Private + not a Major.
Rev War
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 2032
Nancy Wadleigh (Widow) Nathaniel Wadleigh Pro. Rev. War.
Abt: Feb. 3, 1853.
Index: - Vol. 2 , Page 304
[Arrangement of 1870.]

1853 - Edith L. D. Stevens. Aug. 103 54 Aug. 12. To H. Blair 12
905 New Hampshire Nancy Wadleigh widow of Nathaniel who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 90 Dollars
Cents per annum, to commence the 4th day of March, 1845.
3 February 1853
Certificate of Pension issued the 12 th day of July 1853 and sent to
L. D. Stevens Concord, N.H.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act July 29, 1845 , Page 27 Vol. 4
Act 3. Feb. 1853

No. 36637
ACT OF MARCH 3, 1855.
Received April 3, 18 55
Nathl. Wadleigh Capt. Marshall Col. Marshall Rev. War.
Warrant No. 5073-160-58
L. D. Stevens Concord N. H.

5073
St. Ann

No 1196 Nancy Wadleigh widow of Nathaniel W. H.
Let to L. D. Stevens June 28/53
Act Feb 3/53

April 23/53 71° 1.321 P. 19 c . P. 18 c
App d . of Nancy Leadleigh widow of Nathaniel. Belknap Co N.H. 0.29
Act 3 d Feb'y: 1853
Rev y : Am d $96 per annum payable Commencing 3 d Feb'y. 1853 L. D. Stevens Concord N.H.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, Pension Office, Official Register
not to be paid

Gilmanston Stafford County New Hampshire State
Sir,
June 1 st 1829
I herewith transmits to you the declaration of Nathaniel Wadleigh with sundry affidavits and certificates in order to obtain a pension as a Soldier of the Revolutionary War. It is requested that you return me an answer for the applicant as soon as convenient.
I am respectfully, Your
Obedt. Servt.
Hon. John H. Eaton
Secretary of War
Washington City
Daniel Gale

Gilmanstown Strafford County New Hampshire State
June 29 th 1829
Sir,
I herewith transmit to you the copy of the deed Nathaniel Washburn to Isaac Gurnier Junr with the Clerk of the County of said County, certificate and Seal thereon — It is requested you forward me an answer as soon as convenient
Hon. John H. Eaton Secretary of War Washington City
Respectfully Yrs Obs. Servt
Daniel Gale

State of New-Hampshire.
To All whom it may Concern.
KNOW YE, THAT
John Folsom was on the first day of January last and ever since has been a Justice of the Peace for the county of Rockingham
in said STATE, duly constituted and sworn, and that to his Acts and Attestations, as such, full Faith and Credit are and ought to be given, in and out of Court, within and out of the STATE.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto affixed the SEAL of the STATE, at Concord, this fourth day of September in the year of our LORD one thousand eight hundred and twenty eight and in the fifty third year of the Independence of the United States of America.
Richard Patten Secretary of State.

State of New-Hampshire.
To All whom it may Concern.
KNOW YE, THAT William Plumer was on the first day of January last and ever since has been a Justice of the Peace and of the quorum throughout the
in said STATE, duly constituted and sworn, and that to his Acts and Attestations, as such, full Faith and Credit are and ought to be given, in and out of Court, within and out of the STATE.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto affixed the SEAL of the STATE, at Concord, this fourth day of September in the year of our LORD one thousand eight hundred and twenty eight and in the fifty third year of the Independence of the United States of America.
Richard Parlett Secretary of State.

STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE.
Office of Secretary of State.
I, JOHN L. HADLEY, Secretary of the State aforesaid, do hereby certify, that Warren Lovell is an acting Judge of the Court of Probate in and for the County of Belknap duly commissioned and qualified; that his Commission was dated on the 21 st day of January 1841 and will expire on the third day of December 1879 and that his signature to the annexed instrument is genuine.
Given under my hand and the Seal of said State, this 21 st day of April 1853.
John L. Hadley Secretary of State.

State of New Hampshire.
Secretary's Office, Concord.
April 21, 1853.
I hereby certify, That at the date of the annexed attestation Hugh Blaisdell was a Justice of the Peace for the county of Belknap
in the said State, duly commissioned and qualified; 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 State, the date above written.
John L. Hadley Secretary of State.

I John Swain of Meredith in the County of Belknap and State of New Hampshire testify and say that I am well acquainted with Nancy Wadleigh of Meredith, widow of Nathaniel Wadleigh late of Meredith deceased and have known her for thirty two years past: that I was also well acquainted with the said Nathaniel Wadleigh in his life time and know from personal knowledge that he was a Revolutionary Pensioner of the United States under the Act of 1818 at twenty six dollars per annum that I also know from personal knowledge that the said Nancy Wadleigh who has applied for a Pension under the Act of Feb 3 1853 is the widow of the identical Nathaniel Wadleigh who drew a Pension as aforesaid
Belknap. S.S. July 4 th 1853
John Swain
Subscribed and sworn to on this fourth day of July in the year 1853 before me. And I certify that the above named deponent is personally known to me and is a respectable resident of said Meredith and is a credible witness
Hugh Blaisdell
Justice of the Peace

I Mary B. Blaindell of Meredith in the County of Belknap and State of New Hampshire testify and say that I am well acquainted with Nancy Wadleigh of said Meredith widow of Nathaniel Wadleigh late of Meredith deceased and have been acquainted with her for thirty five years past. that I was also well acquainted with the said Nathaniel Wadleigh in his life time and know that he was a Revolutionary Pensioner of the United States under the Act of 1818 at the rate of Ninety Six dollars per annum; that I also know from personal knowledge that the said Nancy Wadleigh is the widow of the identical Nathaniel Wadleigh who drew a pension as aforesaid
Mary B. Blaindell
Belknap S.S. July 4 th 1853
Subscribed and sworn to on this fourth day of July in the year 1853 before me. And I certify that the above named deponent is personally known to me and is a respectable resident of said Meredith and is a credible witness
Hugh Blaindell Justice of Peace

State of New Hampshire.
Secretary's Office, Concord,
June 21 st 1858
I hereby certify That, at the date of the annexed attestation Henry Blaisdell was a justice of the Peace for the County of Belknap
in the said State, duly commissioned and qualified; 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 State, the date above written.
Allen Fessenden Deputy Secretary of State.

State of New Hampshire County of Belknap ss. On this fourteenth day of June A. D. 1858 before the subscriber a Justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid personally appeared Nancy Wad- leigh and made oath in due form of law that she is the widow of Nathaniel Wad- leigh who was a soldier in the war of the Revolution: that she is now receiving a pension at the rate of ninety Six dollars per annum under the 2d section of the Act of February 3d 1853: that she asks for such arrear of her pension as she may be found entitled to under any and all Acts & Resolutions of Congress applicable to her case: that she is a resident of Gilford in said County and still remains a widow. Nancy Her Wadleigh mark Witnesses Hugh Blaisdell
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written before me: and I certify that the above named affiant is the identical person she represents herself to be in the foregoing affidavit
Hugh Blaisdell
Justice of the Peace.

I hereby certify that I am the identical, Nancy Wadleigh named in a certificate issued from the pension Office under the act of February 3 rd 1853 to me; and that my name is on the Pay Roll of the Portsmouth New Hampshire District and as it is more inconvenient and subjects me to far more expense than it would if I could draw my money at the Concord District I therefore desire that you would transfer my name from the Portsmouth to the Concord District and being in duty bound will ever pray
Her
Nancy X Wadleigh
Belknap ss. Augt 9 th 1854
Mark
The above subscribed and sworn to
Before me
Hugh Blandell Jus. of Peace
I hereby certify that I am personally acquainted with the above named Nancy Wadleigh and that the above signature purporting to be hers is genuine
James J. Boyce
Belknap ss.
Augt 9 th 1854
The above subscribed and sworn to
Before me
Hugh Blandell Jus. of Peace

Please direct your communication to # Blairdale
Leslie Village N H

Concord N.H. June 21. 1888.
Sir.
I herewith forward the applications of Nancy Wadleigh and Sally James. Pensioners under the second section of the Act of Feb. 3. 1858. for such arrears of their pension as may be found due them under the Joint Resolution passed by Congress on the 4th inst.
Very Respectfully Your Obt Servt E. D. Stevens.
Hon Geo C. Whiting Committee of Pensions Washington D.C.

Brief in the case of Nancy Wadleigh, widow of Nathaniel Wadleigh, Belknap County and State of New Hampshire act 3 d February 1853.
Claim, ("original," or increased )
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Husband of claimant was a pensioner under the act of March 18, 1818.
Marriage proved by certified copy of Town Records.
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
L. D. Stevens Esq Concord, New Hampshire
Name and residence of Agent
R. Geddes
Examining Clerk.

Caucond N.H. Aug 5 1853.
Sir
Therewith forward the application of Nancy Wadleigh widow of Nathan- iel for removal from the Portsmouth N.H. Pension Agency to the Concord Agency, The official character of Hepsa Blair's did has already been certified in her recent application for pension and I supposed it not necessary in this instance.
Respectfully Your Ob t Serv t L D Stevens

Pension Office June 16. 1853.
Sir,
Please certify to what time Nathaniel Wadleigh, a revolutionary pensioner, was paid; or (if the information be in Your possession) the date of his death - He was pensioned under the act of March 18. 1818. as private, at $8 per month - pension payable at the Portsmouth agency.
Very respectfully
Your Obedient Servant
S. Waldo Commissioner Of Pensions
Died 4 th April 1834, Paid to his death.
F. Burt Auditor
Francis Burt Esqr Third Auditor, Treasury Department.

Concord N.H. April 21. 1853.
Sir
I herewith forward you the application of Nancy Wadleigh widow of Nathaniel, for Pension under the Act of Feb. 3d 1853
Respectfully Your Obt Servt
Hon. L.P. Weld Commr of Pensions Washington D.C.

Concord N.H. July 5 1853
Sir
I herewith forward additional evidence in the application of Nancy Wadleigh widow of Nathaniel, for pension under the Act of Feb 3 d 1853. for the purpose of proving her identity.
The official character of Hugh Blaisdell, the magistrate in this case, has already been certified —
Very Respectfully Your Ob t Servt L. D. Stevens,

State of New Hampshire
County of Belknap ss. On this Fifth day of August AD 1853 before me the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace in and for the State and County aforesaid, personally appeared Nancy Wadleigh, widow of Nathaniel Wadleigh, who on her oath declares that she is the identical person whose name is on the Roll of the Portsmouth N.H. Pension Agency under the Act of Feb 3d 1853 section 2d: that she resides nearer to the Concord N.H. Agency and can obtain her pension at much less expense and trouble at the Concord than the Portsmouth Agency, and that she in- tends to remain in her present place of abode, and therefore wishes her pension to be payable at the Concord Agency aforesaid
Witness Charles A. Bartlett
Nancy her Wadleigh Mark
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year first above written
Before me Hugh Blandell
Justice of the Peace

State of New-Hampshire.
To All whom it may Concern.
KNOW YE, THAT
Daniel Sale D o whose official certificates are borne on the papers hereunto annexed, was on the day of the date thereof a Justice of the peace for the county of Strafford
in said STATE, duly constituted and sworn, and that to his Acts and Attestations, as such, full Faith and Credit are and ought to be given, in and out of Court, within and out of the STATE.
In Testimony Whereof , I have hereunto affixed the SEAL of the STATE, at Concord, this Seventeenth day of March in the year of our LORD one thousand eight hundred and twentynine and in the fifty third year of the Independence of the United States of America.
Richard Parlin Secretary of State.

16. I Samuel Bean of Meredith in the County of Strafford, State of New Hampshire, depose and say, that Nathaniel Wadleigh of said Meredith was indebted to me in the sum of five dollars for dressing cloth and Carding Wool in the years 1825, and 1826, which sum was paid me by Isaac Currier Jr. of said Meredith in cash December 1827 — Sam H. Bean
I Stephen Danford Jr. Collector of taxes for the Town of Meredith County of Strafford and State of New Hampshire for the year 1827, depose and say, that Nathaniel Wadleigh of said Meredith was indebted to me as Collector aforesaid for taxes assessed on him by said Town of Meredith for the year aforesaid the sum of five dollars ninety seven cents, which sum was paid me in cash by Isaac Currier of said Meredith sometime in the last part of 1827. Stephen Danford Jr. { Collector
I Daniel Tucker of Meredith County of Strafford State of New Hampshire, depose and say, that to me Nathaniel Wadleigh of said Meredith was indebted the sum of two dollars fifty nine cents, for Blacksmith's work in the years 1826 and 1827, which sum was paid me in cash March 1828, by Isaac Currier Jr. of said Meredith Daniel Tucker

I John Durkee of Meredith, Shafford County State of New Hampshire, depose and say, that Nathaniel Washburn of said Meredith was indebted to me in the sum of eight dollars and fifty cents for my Medical Aid in his family in the years 1821 and 1826, which sum was paid me by Isaac Carriver Jr. of said Meredith the sum therein in cash since March 1828—
John Durkee
I Stephen Gale of Meredith Shafford County State of New Hampshire, depose and say, that Nathaniel Washburn of said Meredith was indebted to me in the sum of nine dollars fifty seven cents for sundry kinds of goods in my Store in the year 1827, which sum was paid me in cash by Isaac Carriver Jr. of said Meredith in December 1827—
Stephen Gale
I Benjamin Washburn of Meredith Shafford County State of New Hampshire depose and say, that Nathaniel Washburn of said Meredith was indebted to me in the sum of two dollars twenty seven cents for Blacksmith's work in the years 1826 and 1827, which sum has been paid me by Isaac Carriver Jr. of said Meredith about the month of March 1828—
Benjamin Washburn
State of New Hampshire } Jan'y 1 st 1829 Shafford County } ss
Sworn & subscribed to by the aforesaid Samuel H. Bean, Stephen Danford Jr. Sturges Daniel Tucker, John Durkee, Stephen Gale & Benjamin on this day and year above written— Before me, Daniel Gale W d Jus. Peace

I Chase Robinson of Meredith Stafford County, State of New Hampshire, depose and say, that Nathaniel Wadleigh of said Meredith was indebted to me in the sum of fifty dollars for money had and received of me about seven years ago, which sum was settled by Isaac Currier of said Meredith about six months prior to  since the date hereof amounting to fifty four dollars fifty cents — January 2 nd 1829 — Chase Robinson Jr
I Daniel Pickering of Meredith Stafford County, State of New Hampshire, depose and say, that Nathaniel Wadleigh of said Meredith was indebted to me in the sum of one dollar & ninety cents for my rent for him in the years 1826 and 1827, which sum has been paid me in cash by Isaac Currier of said Meredith in March 1828 — Daniel Pickering
I Nathaniel R. Wadleigh of Meredith, Stafford County, State of New Hampshire, depose and say, that Nathaniel Wadleigh of said Meredith was indebted to me for money had and received the sum of twenty two dollars sometime in the year 1827, which sum was paid me by Isaac Currier Jr of said Meredith the latter part of said year 1827 & Nathaniel R. Wadleigh
State of New Hampshire } Jan'y 2 nd 1829 — Stafford County } Sworn and subscribed to by the aforesaid Chase Robinson Jr, Daniel Pickering & Nathaniel R. Wadleigh on the day and year above written Before me, Daniel Gale V d Jus. Peace

I Nathaniel Wadleigh of Meredith Stafford County, State of New Hampshire, depose and say, that I was indebted to Nathan Plummer Jr of said Meredith Trailer in the years 1826 and 1827, the sum of twelve dollars fifty one cents, for sundry goods in the said Plummer's Store, which sum was paid the said Plummer by Isaac Currier part of said Meredith the latter part of the year 1827 - I further depose and say, that the said Nathan Plummer Jr departed this life sometime in the month of May 1828, therefore said Plummer's affidavits cannot be had in the case Nathaniel Wadleigh
I John Bloodell of Meredith Stafford County State of New Hampshire, depose and say, that Nathaniel Wadleigh of said Meredith was indebted to me in the sum of six dollars ninety four cents for labor done by me for said Wadleigh in the year 1827, which sum was paid me by Isaac Currier part of said of said Meredith in the month of October 1827. — John Bloodell
I Elazar Young of Meredith Stafford County State of New Hampshire, depose and say, that Nathaniel Wadleigh of said Meredith, was indebted to me
State of New Hampshire } Jan'y 2 d 1829 — Stafford County ss }
Sworn and subscribed by the said Nathaniel Wadleigh and John Bloodell on the day and year above written —
Before me, Daniel Gale 2 d Jus. Peace

I Isaac Currier Jun r of Meredith Stafford County, State of New Hampshire depose and say, that Nathaniel Wadleigh of said Meredith was indebted to me from January 1827, to August 1828, the sum of one hundred eighty one dollars thirty eight cents, for the following articles hereafter named in this affidavit for the support of the said Wadleigh and his family to wit, — Satisfying him with fuel, one here Swine, Hay, Wheat, Rye, Indian Corn, Potatoes, Beef, Leather and Shoes, Rum, Sugar, Tea, Tobacco, Salt, Fish, Hats, Clothing, Pasturing, Crockery, Tea Pots, Cider, and cash at sundry times all the foregoing amounting to the above sum — Also have paid for the said Wadleigh the sum of two hundred eighteen one dollars sixty two cents. to said Wadleigh's creditors as will appear by the several affidavits accompanying this as will fully appear —
Isaac Currier Jr Stafford County Is } State of New Hampshire } March 4 th 1829
Sworn and subscribed to on the day and year above written —
Before me, Daniel Gale D a Juss. Peace I hereby certify the above named deposition is a credible witness —
Daniel Gale D a Juss. Peace

I Eliezer Young of lawful age depose and say that Isaac Currier Junr of Meredith paid my attorney in the summer of 1827. twenty two dollars and about 96 cents for a note which I had left to be collected against Nathl. Wadleigh of said Meredith; that also sometime in the summer or fall of said year the same Isaac Currier Jr. paid me on another note against said Wadleigh about twenty two dollars according to the best of my recollection - said Currier also paid for since the time about sixty five cents to balance account against the said Wadleigh - the above demands were for sundry articles of merchandise delivered at my store in Meredith in the years 1826 and 1827 according to the best of my recollection
Eliezer Young
22.96 65 23.61
I George P. Avery of Gilford Strafford County, State of New Hampshire, depose and say Nathaniel Wadleigh of Meredith in said County was indebted to me in the sum of three dollars for the use of a horse in the month of June 1827, which sum was paid me sometime in the year 1828, by Isaac Currier Junior of said Meredith
Geo P. Avery
State of New Hampshire } June 2 d 1829 Strafford County } Sworn and subscribed to by the said Eliezer Young and George P. Avery on the day and year above written.
Before me Daniel Gale 2 d Justice of the Peace I hereby certify the above deponents are credible witnesses

I Francis W. Boynton of Gilford, Strafford County State of New Hampshire, depose and say, Nathaniel Washburn of Meredith in said County, was indebted to me in the year 1825, the sum of four dollars sixty six cents for leather, which sum was paid to me in April 1828, by Isaac Currier Jr. of said Meredith —
Francis W. Boynton
State of New Hampshire } Jan y 31 st 1829 Strafford County Is }
Sworn and Subscribed to on the day and year above written —
Before me, Daniel Gale 2 d Jus. Peace
I hereby certify the above deponents is a credible witness —
Daniel Gale 2 d Jus. Peace —

I Henry H. Robinson of Meredith Stafford County, State of New Hampshire, depose and say, that Nathaniel Washburn of said Meredith was indebted to me in September 1827, the sum of fifty one fifty cents dollars for money had and received, which was paid me by Isaac Currier Jr. of said Meredith sometime in 1828, when paid by said Currier the same amounted with interest to the sum of fifty five dollars and sixty cents — H. H. Robinson
State of New Hampshire } Feby 7 th 1829 Stafford County, ss
Sworn and subscribed to on the day and year above written —
Before me, Daniel Gale 2 d Jus. Peace
I hereby certify, the above named deponent is a credible witness —
Daniel Gale 2 d Jus. Peace

I hereby certify that the before named Samuel H. Bean, Stephen Danford Junr., Daniel Tucker, John Durkee, Stephen Gale, Benjamin Mudgett, Chase Robinson Junr., Daniel Pickering, — Nathaniel R. Wadleigh, Nathaniel Wadleigh and John Bloodell are credible witnesses
Daniel Gale 2 nd Jns. Penn

Paul Smith Affidavit

I Jacob Smith of Raymond in the county of Rockingham and State of New Hampshire of lawful age testify and say that I joined Captain Marshall's company in Colonel Norris's regiment on the 15 th Day of June 1778 and served as a Soldier in that company in the revolutionary war until the 15 th Day of March 1779 That Nathaniel Woodig joined that company on the 12 th Day of June 1778 and served as a soldier in that company until the 12 th Day of March 1779 and was then discharged and further saith not June 19 th 1828 Jacob Smith
State of New Hampshire Rockingham ss June 19 th 1828 Then Jacob Smith made oath to the truth of the foregoing affidavit
Before me John Folsom Just. of Peace
I hereby certify that I am well acquainted with Jacob Smith who subscribed the foregoing affidavit and know him to be a man of fair moral character and that his testimony is entitled to full credit
June 19 th 1828 John Folsom Just. of Peace

Jacob Kruse afford

I Jacob Freeze of Epping in the county of Rockingham and State of New Hampshire of lawful age testify and say, That I joined captain Marshall's company in colonel Marshall's regiment on the 15 th day of June 1778 & served as a soldier in that company in the revolutionary war until the 15 th day of March 1779 - That Nathaniel Wadleigh joined that company on the 12 th day of June 1778 & served as a soldier in that company until the 12 th day of March 1779 & was then discharged. and further saith not Jacob Freeze September 26 th 1827
State of New Hampshire Rockingham ss September 26 th 1827 Then Jacob Freeze made oath to the truth of the foregoing affidavit before me William Plumer Justice Peace
I hereby certify that I am well acquainted with Jacob Freeze who subscribed the foregoing affidavit and knew him to be a man of a fair moral character & that his testimony is entitled to full credit. William Plumer Justice Peace
Sept r 26. 1827

Copy of Deed Wadleigh to Carrier Copy No 41

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, THAT I
Nathaniel Wadleigh of Meredith in the County of Strafford and State of New Hampshire for and in consideration of the sum of four hundred dollars
to me in hand before the delivery hereof well and truly paid by Isaac Currier Jr of Meredith County State aforesaid
the receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge, have given, granted, bargained, sold, and by these presents do give, grant, bargain, sell, alien, enfeoff, convey and confirm unto the said
Isaac Currier Jr. his heirs and assigns forever,
a certain piece of land situated in Meredith aforesaid and bounded as follows vizt. beginning at the South Easterly corner of said Wadleigh's land, joining Abel Richardson's, from thence South West on said Richardson's land and Wm Farrar's land till it strikes the road leading from Meredith Village to Wm Wiggins and to cross said road still binding on said Farrar's land untill it strikes Pickenel pond so called, thence South West on said pond until it strikes land owned by Asa D Peabody, thence South East on said Peabody's land until it strikes the above named Road and crossing said road on the same point last mentioned still binding on said Peabody's land untill it strikes land owned by Rhenkes Morgan, thence East on said Morgan's land until it strikes the bounds first mentioned it being sixty acres be the same more or less, to hold all the privileges on said land excepting one half of the buildings and half the orchard.
To have and to hold the said granted premises, with all the privileges and appurtenances to the same belonging, to him the said Isaac Currier Jr & his
heirs and assigns, to his their only proper use and benefit forever. And I the said Nathaniel Wadleigh & my heirs, executors and administrators, do hereby covenant, grant and agree to and with the said Isaac Currier Jr & his
heirs and assigns, that until the delivery hereof I am the lawful owner of the said granted premises, seized and possessed thereof in my own right, in fee simple, and have full power and lawful authority to grant and convey the same in manner aforesaid: That the said premises are free and clear of every incumbrance whatsoever:
And that I and my heirs, executors and administrators, shall and will warrant the same to the said Isaac Currier Jr & his heirs and assigns, against the lawful claims and demands of any person or persons whomsoever.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF I have hereunto set my hand and seal this twenty Eighth day of December in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty Seven
Nathaniel Wadleigh Seal
Signed, sealed and delivered, in the presence of us Jonathan L. Olin Darius Blaisdell
State of New Hampshire Strafford, ss. — The 4th day of August A.D. 1828 one thousand eight hundred and twenty
Personally appearing Then the above named Nathaniel Wadleigh personally appearing , acknowledged the above written instrument to be his voluntary act and deed, before me,
Warren Lovell Justice of the Peace.
Recd. August 26, 1828. Esq. by Atty. L. N. D. B.

State of New Hampshire.
Stratford County Records. August 26 th 1828 - I hereby certify that the within is a true copy of the record of the original deed as it stands recorded in Lib. 137, Fol. 373.
Attest Attest. L. Neal, Recorder - In
State of New Hampshire
Stratford, I Andrew Pierce, Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas, for said County of Stratford, do certify that Moses L. Neal, Esq. whose signature is affixed to the above and within document, is the Recorder of Deeds for said County of Stratford, duly elected, and qualified according to the Laws of this State. - In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of said Court, this 25 th day of June A.D 1829 -
A. Pierce, Clerk

Rev. Sec. 702

Commissioner of Pensions Washington D. C.
Dear Sir. will you please furnish me with the Record of my greatgrand- father Nathaniel Waclleigh who served in the Revolutionary War - he died in Merideth New Hampshire - his wife Betsey drew a pension up to about sixty nine or eighty seven. I have forgotten the date. would like to have the Government furnish him a headstone
Also with the Record of Clement Moody who died in Enfield N. H. from seventy to eighty years ago he served quite a long time in the Revolutionary War I believe three years and six months. He has no headstone - would like to furnish one for him from the Government Very Respectfully
Mrs Clara A. Moody
690 Massabesic St
July 16 - 1915
Manchester New Hampshire

Rev. War. Mt
The Commissioner of Pensions Washington D. C.
Dear Sir
Will you please let me know if Nathaniel Woodleigh who was in the Revolutionary war from Meredith N. H. who served in the Massachusetts Troops was a Major or not - as I have been told by his relatives he was - or was it a mistake on their part?
Very Respectfully
Mrs Clara A Moody 690 Massabesic St
Manchester
New Hampshire
July 26-1915

Rec Milford, N.H., Sept. 1, 1908. Cac
Commissioner of Pensions, Dept. of Interior, Washington, D.C.,
Dear Sir;-
Will you please send me an abstract of any information that may be found in the records of your office regarding the military (Revolutionary War) service, marriage, children, &c., of Nathaniel Wadleigh, of Epping and Meredith, N.H.? Such a favor would be much appreciated!
Yours truly,
Pastor Congregational Church.
Charles Frederick Robertson

V. L. M. Rev. War Section.
August 5, 1915.
Mrs. Clara A. Moody, 690 Massabesic Street, Manchester, N. H.
Madam:
In reply to your letter dated the 26" ultimo, relative to the claim of Nathaniel Wadleigh, Wid. File No. 2,032, Rev. War, you are advised that in his application for pension he stated that he "enlist- ed as a soldier in Captain Marshall's company, Colonel Marshall's Massachusetts Regiment and served 9 months".
There is no reference whatever to the rank of Major, and he was allowed pension for service as a Private.
Very respectfully,
J. M. [unclear] Commissioner.

Rev. War Section.
July 23, 1915.
Mrs. Clara A. Moody, 690 Massabesic Street. Manchester, N. H.
Madam:
In reply to your letter dated the 16 th instant, you are advised that the Revolutionary War records of this Bureau fail to show a pension claim on file for Nathaniel Wadleigh who had a wife Betsey. The only soldier of that name found on said records is Nathaniel Wadleigh. W. File No. 2,032, Rev. War, who was born in 1759, married Nancy Pickering December 9, 1827, served in the Massachusetts troops and died April 4, 1834, at Meredith, New Hampshire.
Clement Moody Sur. File No. 45,016, born in 1746, served in the New Hampshire troops, lived at Enfield, New Hampshire, in 1818, and died May 6, 1832.
For tombstones furnished by the United States Government, application should be made to the Quartermaster General, U. S. A., War Department.
Very respectfully,
J. M. Stetson Commissioner.