Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 21135, John Tozer, Mass N H

SERVICE
NUMBER _____
mass N 16
Tozer, John Mary
W. 21135-
CONTENTS

6855-
New Hampshire
John Tozer
of Cheshire co. in the State of New Hamp who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain Dwight of the Regt. commanded by Col Nixon in the New Hamp line for 23 months
Inscribed on the Roll of New Hampshire at the rate of 76 Dollars 66 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 8 th day of March 1833 and Helec. H. H. Hulda a of House Keps
Arrears to 4th of March 1833 $153.32 Penzant. allowance ending 4 Sep r 33 38.33 $191.65
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by W. B. Adams Clerk, Book D Vol. 151 Page 188

9522 New Hampshire (Concord) Mary Tazewell widow of John N. H. who was a Private in the Revolution
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 19 Dollars 22 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Blue Book October 1843. Certificate of Pension issued the 20 th day of May 1844 and sent to
L. D. Stevens Concord N. H.
[Acts of March 3, 1843, and June 17, 1844. ]
Recorded in Book A Vol. 2, Page 22

1315
Mary Foster
Declaration -
Wid of M c .
M c
Abt 7 July 1838
Mar 2 1778 and
1835.
Allan 14 mo 23 d
pon - $49.22
per ann.
Th e M c Edwards Reine

DECLARATION.
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7th July, 1838, entitled "An Act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows."
STATE OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE, } CHESHIRE COUNTY ss. }
On this Eighth day of August A. D. 1838 personally appeared before me Fredrick Vose Esq. Judge of Probate in for said County, in open Court  Mary Towner a resident of Roxbury in the County of Cheshire aforesaid aged eighty one years, who, being first duly sworn, according to law, doth, on her oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed July 7, 1838, entitled "An Act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows:" That she is the widow of John Towner who was a soldier in the War of the Revolution who served according to the best of her knowledge and belief eight months in 1775 - and in various other periods of the war different terms which she cannot specify. - Reference to said John Towner declaration.
That her said husband was a pensioner under the act of 1832 - made his declaration in said County of Cheshire, lived at Roxbury at the time - and was placed on the Roll of New Hampshire agency. -
She further declares that she was married to the said John Towner on the twenty Second day of October in the year seventeen hundred and seventy eight ; that her husband, the aforesaid John Towner died on the fifth day of February 1835 ; that she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service, but the marriage took place previous to the first of January, seventeen hundred and ninety-four, viz: at the time above stated. that she has never since been married - that her maiden name was Mary Fry Sworn to and subscribed, on the day and year above written, before me, Frederick Vose, Judge of Probate.  Mary Towner mark

DEPARTMENT
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7th July, 1838, entitled "An Act increasing half pay and pensions to certain widows."
STATE OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE
Grafton County ss.
On this day personally appeared before me, a person known to me to be the person described in and who is the person described in the foregoing petition, and acknowledged that he executed the same for the purposes and consideration therein expressed.
State of New-Hampshire Grafton County ss.
I Henry Goodridge Clerk of the Superior Court of Judicature for the County of Grafton, certify, that Frederick Ware was on the eighth day of August instant & still is Judge of Probate in and for the County of Grafton, duly commissioned and sworn - and that his name within written is his genuine signature.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court, this eleventh day of August anno Domini eighteen hundred and thirty eight.
H. Goodridge Clerk

Lozen Case J.C. Cert. H.
Apr 75
pay Ruffin & Dab. J. Raymond

State of New Hampshire County of Cheshire ss. On this Sixteenth day of August in the year Eighteen hundred and fifty three personally in open Court, before the Court of Probate this day held within and for the County and State aforesaid — John Haughton of Roxbury in said County, who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain, for his intestate herein after mentioned the benefit of the provisions of all acts and resolutions of Congress which are applicable to her case, for the benefit of her surviving chil- dren. that he is administrator on the estate of Mary Towner deceased widow of John Towner who at his death was in receipt of a Pension from the United States at the rate of Seventy Six Dollars and sixty six cents per annum under the Act of June 7 th 1832 and was paid at the Concord N.H. Pension Agency; that the said John Towner died on the Sixth day of February, in the year 1835 leaving the said Mary Towner his widow: that the said Mary Towner died on the

Sixteenth day of October in the year 1843: leaving five children who still survive and whose names are as follows, Elisabeth Houghton Mary Parker Eber Tozer, David Tozer and Elias Tozer and who are the only surviving children of John and Mary Tozer aforesaid. That the name of the said Mary Tozer before her marriage was Mary Frye: that she was married to the said John Tozer on the twenty second day of October in the year 1778: that the said Mary Tozer remained the widow of the identical John Tozer who drew a pension as aforesaid: until her death Attest. Messrs Wilson } John Houghton Geo. W. Sturtevant }
State of New Hampshire Cheshire County, ss On this Sixteenth day of August 1853. In Open Court personally appeared John Houghton and subscribed and made oath to the foregoing Declaration Before me, and I believe him to be a credible witness, and the same person he repre- sents himself to be - I am disinterested - Larkin Baker Judge of Probate

State of New Hampshire, Cheshire County, ss - I George W. Sturtevant Register of Probate in and for said County, do certify that John Houghton aforesaid, of Roxbury aforesaid, was on the Sixteenth day of August 1853, at a Court of Probate held at Keene, duly appointed Administrator of the Estate of Mary Toser of said Roxbury deceased, and gave bonds according to law which remain in full force -
I further certify that Sarker Baker Before whom the foregoing declaration of John Houghton was made was at the time of execution and still is, Judge of the Court of Probate for said County duly qualified & authorized, that full faith & credit are and ought to be given to his Certificates, and that the signature thereto purporting to be his, is his genuine signature. In testimony whereof I hereto set my hand and the seal of said Court at Keene, this Sixteenth day of August 1853 -
Geo. W. Sturtevant

I, Joseph Raymond Pardon Clerk of the Pardon of Raynston do hereby certify that in a list of Marriages Entered by Joseph Lee Minister of the Gospel in Raynston in the year 1778 returned into the Pardon Clerks Office and recorded in the Records of said Pardon is the following entry. October twenty Second one thousand Seven hundred Seventy Eight John Sojar of Marlborough New Hampshire and Mary Gray of Raynston " and I hereby further certify that it is a true Copy of the Record with the exception of the date which is expressed in fair legible figures as follows "October 22 1778"
Joseph Raymond Pardon Clerk I Joseph Raymond above named depose and say that I hold the Office of Pardon Clerk in the Pardon of Raynston in the County of Worcester and Commonwealth of Massachusetts and that the above is a true extract from the records of said Pardon with the exception above named as certified by me Joseph Raymond Pardon Clerk
Commonwealth of Massachusetts County of Worcester July 22 1853 The above named Joseph Raymond appeared and made oath to the truth of the above certificate by him subscribed to the best of his knowledge
Before me Burnet Bullock Just Peace

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, Boston, August 24 th 1853
I hereby Certify, That at the date of the annexed attestation Barnet Bullock was a Justice of the Peace for the County of Worcester,
in the said Commonwealth, duly commissioned and constituted; and that to his acts and attestations, as such, full faith and credit are and ought to be given, in and out of Court.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto affixed the Seal of the Commonwealth, the date above written.
E. M. Dright Secretary of the Commonwealth.

10 12 8 1/2
John Rogers
Private
23 Months
John
Has H. Hubbard
Present
New Hampshire
18 th Feb 1833

BRIEF in the case of John Tozer.  of Cheshire County  in the State of New Hampshire.  (Act 7th June, 1832.)
 1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? a Court.  2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?  3. How old is he? 78 Years.  4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed. 
Vol 14 p 81 on
   Period. Duration of Service. Rank. Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served.   Years, Months, Days. As a Gen.     In 1775 May 4 71 8 8 private Col. Denny Col. John Stark   1776 2 do   1776 5 5 do Col. Fenner, Col. Weyman   1777 3 do Col. Stone Col. Colburn   1777 1 26 do General Gates, (Brigade)   1777 4 27 do Col. Lewis  
No. 14. 23 dy
 5. In what battles was he engaged? Bunker Hill -  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Marlborough New Hampshire  7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditionary evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? Each item of service is proven by a living witness  8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? No. 
I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
S. F. Phelan Examining Clerk.

13865 Declaration of John Hogen Batenburg - Chisholm County NYC
Please return to Th M Edwards Keene Cheshire Co Vt

Declaration,
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7th of June, 1832.
STATE OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE, } COUNTY OF CHESHIRE.
On this ninth day of August 1832 personally appeared before the Hon Aaron Watson Judge of Probate for said County, now sitting, in open court. John Tose a resident of Roxbury in the county of Cheshire and State of New Hampshire aged 78 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 was in the service of the United States
in the Revolutionary War, as follows -
 1 st In 1775 at the alarm from Lexington marched to Cambridge in April, enlisted there for eight months in Capt Drury's Comp y Col John Nipsey  Hayes , was waiting to get Nixon until dismissed at Winter Hills the last of December  2 d In 1776 when my 8 months was out, enlisted again for two months was stationed at Cambridge Cambridge  3 d In 1776 enlisted again for 5 months in Capt Parkers Comp y Col Wyman's Reg t N.H. Militia marched in June or July for Ticonderoga, stationed on Mt e Independence near there when the British destroyed our Fleet on the lake I dismissed there at the expiration of my term  4 th In 1777 marched on an alarm in Capt Stone L t Stone & St Perrys Comp y  for three months went to collect the Col s arms on 2 d Line Perry & our orderly Sgt s were both killed in the Bannington battle under Gen l Stark the Capt & 1 st Line left us before the battle - after the battle our Capt found the Comp y again & beat up for volunteers to march to the army under Gen l Gates The men refused to turn out under him, about thirty five turned out under me & we joined Col Colburns Reg t & called the Independent Comp y - served at the surrender of Burgoyne served three months in the service.  5 th In 1777 he served again for one month in Gen l Gates brigade.  6 th In 1777 served again four months in Capt Luer Company as a Scout near Fort Miller was at the surrender of Burgoyne - went from Marlborough N.H. and served in the New Hampshire Militia 
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.
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid. John Tose before me Aaron Watson Judge of Probate
On Drury's Comp y with Nipsey On Parkers Comp y with Col Wyman On Stone's Comp y 26 days On Independent Comp y 4 months On Gates Brigade 1 month On Luer Company 4 months 27 A.M. 1832

And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states. Aaron Metson Judge of Probate
I, Asa Parker Register of the Court of Probate for the County of Cheshire do hereby certify, that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of John Tzer for a pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this ninth day of August A.D. 1832
Asa Parker { Register of said Court of Probate

Mary Joynes widowed of Maurice

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Worcester ss - October twenty second One thousand seven hundred and seventy eight John Tolar of Manchester New Hampshire and Mary Fanny Raymond were married by me Joseph Lee Minister Peter Woodbury Town Clerk of the Gospel at Raynham
Raynham August 11th 1838 I hereby certify that the above is a true copy of the record with the exception of the date which is ex- pressed in fair legible figures as follows (Oct 22 1798) Barnet Bullock {Clerk of the town of Raynham
I Barnet Bullock above named do hereby say that I held the office of Town Clerk in the County of Bristol and State of said and that the above is a true extract from the records of said Raynham with the exception above named as certified by me
Worcester fr. Mass. August 13. 1838
Sworn to before me Stephen Batchelder Jus. Peace
Barnet Bullock {Clerk of the town of Raynham

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Worcester ss. Jos. G. Mansfield, Clerk of the Supreme Judicial Court within and for said County Certify, that Stephen Batchelder
within my name, is a Justice of the Peace within and for said County, duly qualified to act as such, and that the signature of his name within written appears to be in his own hand writing.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my name and affixed the seal of said Court at Worcester, this twentieth day of August - A.D. 1838 Jos. G. Mansfield, Clerk

We William Parker and Nancy Parker of Keene in the County of Cheshire & State of New Hampshire, testify and say that we were well acquainted with John Lozer late of Roxbury in Said County, deceased the Said William Parker for the Space of thirty & more years and the Said Nancy for the Space of thirty years before his death. That he was a pensioner of the United States, and died in the town of Roxbury, aforesaid on the Sixth day of February, in the year 1835. That he left a widow whose name was Mary, that we were well acquainted with the Said Mary for the Space of forty years before her death. That it is within our personal knowledge That she remained the widow of the identical John Lozer aforesaid, and died on the Sixteenth day of October in the year Eighteen hundred and forty three, (1843), That she left five Children who still survive, and who are the only surviving Children of the Said John and Mary Lozer. That their names are as follows, to wit: Elisabeth Houghton, Mary Parker, Eber Lozer, David Lozer and Elias Lozer.

That we know from personal knowledge that the said Mary Zoser was the widow of the identical John Zoser who drew a Pension at the rate of Seventy Six Dollars & Sixty Six cents per annum we are disinterested.
Attest: William W Parker } Ellen Parker }
Wm Parker
Ellen Parker }
Mary Parker
Subscribed and sworn to on this 19 th day of August 1853 before me and I do certify that said affiants are respectable and credible witnesses.
George F. Starkweather Justice of the Peace

Rev. and 1812 Wars Section AWF:MLB aw
November 1, 1930
Mrs. C. Y. Early 609 Main Avenue Brownwood, Texas
Dear Madam:
You are advised that it appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 21135 , that John Tozer in 1775, at the alarm from Lexington, marched to Cambridge and enlisted and served eight months as private in Captain Thomas Drury's company in Colonel John Nixon's Massachusetts regiment; and immediately after the expiration of this service, enlisted and served two months in Colonel Robinson's Massachusetts regiment.
He enlisted in 1776 and served five months as private in Captain Joseph Parker's company in Colonel Isaac Wyman's New Hampshire regiment.
He enlisted in 1777 and served three months in Captain Salmon Stone's company in Colonel Nichol's New Hampshire regiment, and was in the battle of Bennington; again in 1777, he enlisted and was in Captain Lewis' company in Colonel Colburn's New Hampshire regiment, was at the surrender of Burgoyne and served five months.
He was allowed pension on his application executed August 9, 1832, while a resident of Roxbury, Cheshire County, New Hampshire, aged seventy-eight years.
He died in said Roxbury, February 5 or 6, 1835.
Soldier married October 22, 1778 (he was then of Marlborough, New Hampshire) at Royalston, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Mary Fry or Frye.
She was allowed pension on her application executed August 8, 1838, while a resident of Roxbury, New Hampshire, aged eighty-one years.

She died October 16, 1843, leaving the following children:- Elizabeth Houghton, Mary Parker, Eber, David and Elias Tozer.
There are no further data as to family.
Very truly yours
E. W. MORGAN Acting Commissioner

Aug April 10, 1936
Mrs. T. H. McDowell 310 S. Edith St Albuquerque, New Mex.
Madam:
I have to advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 31135, it appears that John Tozer in 1775 at the alarm from Lexington, marched to Cambridge and enlisted and served eight months as private in Captain Thomas Drury's Company, Colonel John Nixon's Massachusetts Regiment; and immediately after the expiration of this service, enlisted and served two months in Colonel Robinson's Massachusetts Regiment.
He enlisted in 1776 and served five months as private in Captain Joseph Parker's Company, Colonel Isaac Wyman's New Hampshire Regiment,
He enlisted in 1777 and served three months in Captain Salmon Stone's Company, Colonel Nichol's New Hampshire Regiment, and was in at the battle of Ben-

nington; and again in 1777, he enlisted and was in Captain Lewis' Company, Colonel Colburn's New Hampshire Regiment, was at the surrender of Burgoyne and served five months.
He was allowed pension on his application executed August 9, 1832, while a resident of Roxbury, Cheshire County, New Hampshire, aged seventy-eight years. Par He died at said Roxbury, February 5 or 6, 1835.
Soldier married October 22, 1778 (he was then of Marlborough, New Hampshire) at Royalston, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Mary Fry or Frye. Par She was allowed pension on her application executed August 8, 1838, while a resident of Roxbury, New Hampshire, aged eighty-one years.
She died October 16, 1843, leaving the following children- Elisabeth Houghton; Mary Parker; Eber, David, and Elias Tozer.
There is no further data on file as to family.
Reappotfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.

L D Stevens Sep 29 1853
N. Hampshire - 1,114
- Mary Loger - widow of John Loger, deceased who was a pensioner under the Act of 7 th Jan '32 and who died on the 5 th Feb'y 1835 - of Cheshire in the State of N. H. who was a P. - in the Compy commanded by Captain Carey of the Reg't commanded by Mason - in the N. H. line for 14 mos 22 days
Inscribed on the Roll of Can. e. or ? at the rate of 4 9 Dollars 22 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4 th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 23 rd day of Nov. '38, and sent to H. M. Edwards, Keene, N. H.
Arrears to the 4 th of Sept. - $123.05 Semi-annual allowance ending 24.61
$147.66
{ Act July 7, } 1838. }
Recorded by R. Burdick Clerk, Book A Vol. 1 - Page 5-7.

1926 Apr. 10 - Heir to Mrs. J. H. McHoull and J. 1930 - Nov 1 - Heir to Mrs. C. J. Early and
Rev
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 22135
Mary Hoze widow of John Hoze Pri. Rev. was
Act: March 3rd 48
Index: - Vol. A Page 249
[Arrangement of 1870.]

310 S. Edith Street, Albuquerque, New Mexico, February 20, 1926.
U. S. Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
My dear Sir:
I am interested in proving membership acceptable to the Daughters of the American Revolution, and wish to ascertain if the name of my ancestor, John Tozer, appears on your roll. He received a pension during his lifetime, I believe, and I know that his wife, Mary Tozer, was the beneficiary of a pension after his death.
Any data that you can give me in this regard will be greatly appreciated.
John Tozer enlisted at Roxbury, Cheshire County, New Hampshire, and after the war, returned to that town. My father, Luke Tozer, was born on the same farm, at Roxbury.
A stamped, addressed envelope is enclosed for your convenience.
I am
Very truly yours,
Susan E. Tozer McDowell
Susan E. Tozer McDowell (Mrs. T. H. McDowell)

609 Main Ave. Brownwood, Texas Oct. 22, 1930
Bureau of Pensions Washington, D. C.
Dear Sirs;
I wish 1812 War pension applications (or records) of the two following men; John Tozer who lived in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. He was b. 1754, died in Roxbury, Cheshire Co. New Hampshire, Feb. 5; 1835. - Married Mary Frye Oct 22, 1778 at Royalston, Mass.
Edward (Ned) Wilburn who married Susan —, and lived in North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Mississippi. After that he was in Texas — Their son, (Edward (or Ned) Wilburn, was born in 1804.
I shall appreciate your help in this matter. During the past year, or so, my letters to the Pension Bureau have not been answered — Will you please reply and tell me how to get a response from the

Pension Bureau? If it is necessary for me to employ someone to search the pension records, please recommend a responsible person who will do it at a reasonable charge - Is it possible for me, in this manner, to receive replies, from the Pension Bureau, to the letters I have written during the past months?
Thanking you Truly
Mrs C. Y. Early President, W m Rainey Chapter, U.S.D. 1812 609 Main Ave.
Brownwood, Texas.

BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims, of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of John Dozer which require further proof or explanation.
I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides? Yes. II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides? Yes. III. If the applicant did not make the declaration in the county where he resides, is there any reason assigned for his not doing so? IV. Has the declarant mentioned the period or periods of the war when he served? Yes. V. * Has he mentioned with precision the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled? Yes. VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations? Yes. VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832? Yes. VIII. Has the Court given their opinion? Yes. IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate? Yes. X. Is the Clerk's seal affixed? And if so, has it a device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal? Yes.

XI. Has the applicant obtained the evidence of a clergyman and another respectable citizen as to their belief respecting his age and the general belief in his neighborhood relative to his revolutionary service ?
XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it ?
XIII. If the applicant has no documentary evidence, and has not obtained the testimony of at least one living witness, has he stated in his declaration that such proof cannot be had ?
XIV. † If the applicant's name is not found on the rolls of military service, has he produced a witness or witnesses as to his service? yes
If he has produced direct proof as to service, has the magistrate who administered the oath, certified to the credibility of the witness or witnesses? yes
Has the proper officer certified to the official character and signature of the magistrate as the regulations direct? yes .
XV. Does it appear from any of the papers that the witness was in such a situation, or of such an age, as to have a personal knowledge of the applicant's service ?
XVI. ‡ Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct ? yes
XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily ? And, if not, which of them is not so answered ?
EXPLANATORY NOTES.
* QUERE V. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words:
"Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeh 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 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 shewn under what officers the applicant served; the duration of each term of engagement; the particular place or places where the service was performed; that the applicant served with an embodied corps called into service by competent authority; that he was either in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil pursuit.
† QUERE XIV.  Proof of Service.
In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses, who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimants entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
‡ QUERE XVI.  Mode of authenticating papers.
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 paper authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the ends of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.
¶ In every case where the clerk of the court, or other certifying officer, has no public seal of office, the certificate of a member of congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should accompany the papers.

George Gaites affidavit For John, Town
To Mr. Servin

I George Gates of Antrim in the County Hillsborough and State of New Hampshire now being more than Seventy six years of age; formerly lived in the Town of Framingham State of Massachusetts now living in this place; do testify and say that in the year one Thousand seven hundred and seventy five I hereby certify that John Tozer served as a Soldier with me in the Company commanded by Capt Thomas Denny of Framingham for the term of Eighty Months; in Colonel John Nixons Regiment. and I hereby testify and say that said John Tozer served a certain part of the time was water for said Colonel Nixons it being in the service of the Revolutionary War
George Gates
State of New Hampshire Hillsborough July the 23 d 1832 the foregoing affidavit was sworn to Before me Amos Parmeter Just Peace
I Andrew Wallace, clerk of the Superior Court of Judicature for the County of Hillsborough in the State of New Hampshire, certify that Amos Parmeter above named is a Justice of the Peace for said County of Hillsborough, and duly empowered to administer oaths, and that the above signature, purporting to be his, is genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto affixed my seal of Office, and subscribed my name, this twenty ninth day of August in the year of our Lord 1832.
A. Wallace Clerk

✓ No. ### 4.714
Mary Tozer, deceased, widow of John Cheshire Co. New Hampshire Adm d . Act March 3. 1843 - private 14 mos 23 days - at rate of $49.22 per annum, commencing 4 th March 1843 and ending 16 th October 1843, when she died - Pay to John Houghton, Adm r . for benefit of
Elizabeth Houghton, Mary Parker Eben Tozer David Tozer Jr Elias Tozer, only surviving children
Certificate to
S. D. Stevens Esq.
Office of the Clerk, Concord, N. H.

depo.
for John Forster
To Mr. Servin & generally as to others

I Samuel Bapett of Keene in the County of Cheshire and State of New Hampshire aged 78. testify and say that I have been acquainted with John Loring of Roxbury in said County of Cheshire from before the Revol y . War to the present time - that I served in the year 1775 through the eight months service near Boston - was dismissed on the last day of December - I served in Capt Stiles Co d Col Starks Regiment - that when returning home from that service I met with said Loring a few miles from Boston - also returning from home as he said from the service, that we travelled a day and an half together - livery in adjoining towns. - I then understood from him that he had just completed his eight months service - I cannot testify whether I ever saw him while in his service - but have no doubt that he did serve the eight months, in 1775. - I understood afterwards that he was out at other times during the war - at the north, in the service - heard mentioned at the time that he had gone. -
Sam d Bapett
Cheshire ss. July 21. 1832 Subscribed Sworn to Before me Thomas M c Edwards Justice of the Peace
I certify that the above deponent is a credible witness. - Th. M c Edwards Justice
Cheshire ss. August 1. 1832
I Salma Hale, clerk of the Judicial Courts in said County certify that Thomas M c Edwards is a Justice of the Peace in & for said County, and that his name twice above subscribed is in his own handwriting In testimony whereof I hereunto affix the seal of our Superior Court of Judicature S. Hale

Ebenezer Potter,
Affidavit for John Tolev
4 th & 1 mo. after
To 4 th & 5 th services

I Ebenezer Potter of Fitzwilliam in the County of Cheshire and State of New Hampshire now more than eighty one years of age do testify & Say that I served in the Revolutionary war three months at Bennington in the year 1777 in the Militia of said New Hampshire I belonged at that time to the same Town where I now reside my Captain's name was Salmon Stone first Lt. name was Stone in Col. Nichols Regiment my Captain & first Lt. deserted our company at the time of Bennington battle the second Lt. and orderly sergeant were killed in the fore part of said battle John Tozer then of Marlborough in said State of New Hampshire served in the same company the same length of time with me I further testify that said John Tozer served with me the same year one month as a volunteer at Saratoga in General Gates army said John Tozer now lives in the Town of Roxbury in said New Hampshire Ebenezer Potter.
State of New Hampshire Cheshire ss. July 25 th 1832.
The foregoing affidavit was sworn to
Before me Robinson Perkins Justice Peace
I hereby certify that I consider the above named Ebenezer Potter a credible witness Robinson Perkins jus. Peace The subscriber certifies with regard to the witness as the above jus. Peace John F. Allen one of the Selectmen of Fitzwilliam

Cherhills. Aug d 15. 1832
I Solomon Hale clerk of the Judicial Court in sd County certify that Robinson Perkins is a Justice of the Peace in and for said county — and I believe that the foregoing official signatures are in his own hand writing — In testimony whereof I hereunto affix the seal of said Superior Court of Judicature S. Hale Clerk

affidavit of David Townsend and John Gaggart Service 17/6 for John Fayer
To B 3 Service
before me John Gaggart of ... was on their behalf ... the above affidavit of ... personally appeared ... David Townsend and John Gaggart I believe D. B. July 20th 1835 ... John Gaggart

we David Townsend and John Taggart both of Dublin in the County of Cheshire and State of New Hampshire and State of the said David Townsend being more than seventy six years of age and John Taggart being more than eighty two years of age do testify and say that John Yoser of Roxbury in said County served with us in the army of the revolution in the year one thousand seven hundred and seventy six in Col. Isaac Wyman's Regiment of New Hampshire Militia. we further testify that the said John Yoser was in Capt. Joseph Darks Company and the Lieut of said Company was Daniel Brand of Bridgewater in said County. we further say that John Yoser aforesaid enlisted in said service for five months and staid till he was discharged
David Townsend
John Taggart Ensign in the same company
Cheshire ss 3. July 30 th 1832 Then the aforesaid David Townsend and John Taggart personally appeared and made oath that the above affidavit by them subscribed was in their belief true before me John Taggart Jr. Justice of the Peace

I hereby certify that David Townsend and John Gaggart are both in my opinion disinterested witness and are credible
John Gaggart Jr. Justice of the peace Cheshire Aug 15 1832
I Salma Hale clerk of the Judicial Court in said county certify that John Gaggart Jr is a Justice of the Peace in and for said county - and I believe that the two fore- going official signatures are in his own hand writing - In testimony whereof I hereunto affix the seal of our Superior Court of Judicature
S. Hale Clerk

State of New Hampshire.
Secretary's Office, Concord.
August 25. 1853
I hereby certify, That at the date of the annexed attestation George F. Starkweather was a Justice of the Peace for the county of Cheshire
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.

Concord N. H. Aug. 25 1853
Sir
I herewith forward you the claim of Mary Foster widow of John who was a Pensioner per act of 1832 at the rate of $76.66 per an.
The claim is for pension under all acts applicable to her case. which are supposed to be 1836 1838 + 1843-
Very Respectfully Your Obedt Servt C. D. Stevens

Brief in the case of Mary Tozer, deceased widow of John Cheshire — County and State of New Hampshire act March 3 1843.
Claim, ("original," or " for increase. ")
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Mary Tozer was a pensioner under act of July 7. 1838 at the rate of $49.22. She died October 16 th 1843.
Her surviving children have been allowed pension at the same rate from 4 th March 1843 to the date of her death.
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
L. D. Stevens Esq. Concord,
Name and residence of Agent
New Hampshire
Biddy Examining Clerk.

Concord N.H. April 25 1854
Rev.
In your letter of Sept. 29 th 1853 you state that Mary Foye, widow of John, was granted a pension under the Act of July 7. 1838 & that the papers forwarded by me have been filed with her papers under said Act.
At the time application was made by the heirs of the said Mary, I was not aware that she had received a pension.
The evidence furnished by me shows that the said Mary Foye lived till Oct. 16 th 1843. You will see therefore that she was entitled to a pension under the Act of 1843 from March 4 '43 to Oct. 16 '43.
I now, in behalf of the applicants, request that pension may be granted to the said Mary under the Act of 1843.
Very Respectfully Your Ob st Serv t L. D. Stevens.

Depo - to i know

I Elias Hemmingway of Nashua in the County of Cheshire and State of New Hampshire being seventy four years of age. Testify and say, that in the year Eighteen Hundred and Seventy Six I was in the army at Cambridge and Alexandria to Mr. John Town being in the army at the same time and serving two months, in the same Regiment with me, the Regiment was commanded by Col. Robinson.
Elias Hemmingway
State of New Hampshire
Cheshire ss - Nashua Sept 24 th 1832
Subscribed and sworn to before me Almon Boyden Jus. of the Peace
I hereby certify that Elias Hemmingway the above Deponent is a credible Witness
Almon Boyden Jus. of the Peace
Cheshire ss Sept 27 1832
Salmon Hale clerk of the Superior Court of Judicature & Court of Common Pleas for said County certify that Almon Boyden is a Justice of the Peace in and for said county and I believe the two foregoing signatures to be his. In testimony whereof I hereunto affix the seal of said Superior Court of Judicature. S. Hale, Clerk

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We James Wakefield and John Gove depose and say that we were well acquain- =ainted with John Fosen late of Roxbury in the County of Cheshire and State of New Hampshire, deceased - That he was a Revolutionary Pensioner under the act of eighteen hundred and thirty two - That he died on the fifth day of February eigh- =teen hundred and thirty five - That he left a widow Mary Fosen, with whom also we are well acquainted, who still surviving and receiving his widow
James Wakefield John Gove
Cheshire ss - Roxbury August 16 th 1844 Subscribed and sworn to Before me Enoch A. Parker Just Peace
I certify that the above deponents are credible persons Enoch A. Parker Just Peace

State of New-Hampshire Cheshire County } _____
I Henry Coolidge Clerk of the Superior Court of Judicature for the County of Cheshire, certify, that Enock A. Parker was on the sixteenth day of August instant and still is a Just of the Peace in said County of Cheshire duly Commissioned and sworn - and that his name within written is his genuine signature
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court at Keene this twentieth day of August A.D. eighteen hundred thirty eight
H. Coolidge Clerk

Depo to
6 th service

I Ebenezer Hemenway of Marlborough in the county of Cheshire and State of New Hampshire being seventy two years of age, Testify and say, that in the year seventeen hundred and twenty seven, I went into the united States Militia and joined General Gates army at Stillwater and served four months in Col Bullard's Regiment, in Capt. Winchester's Company, and I was returning to Mr. John Foss of Marlborough being in General Gates army, in Capt. Lewis's Company, he enlisted for four months and I have no doubt that he saved his time out. Ebenezer Hemenway
Marlborough Sept 24 th 1832 -
Subscribed and sworn to before me Abner Boyden Justice of the Peace I hereby certify the Ebenezer Hemenway the above deponent is a credible witness Abner Boyden Justice of the Peace
Cheshire Sept 27. 1832
I Salma Hale clerk of the Judicial Courts in said county certify that Abner Boyden is a Justice of the Peace in and for said county, and I believe the two foregoing signatures to be his in testimony whereof I hereunto affix the Seal of our Superior Court of Judicature
S. Hale clerk

Hon. L. P. Waldo Committee of Pensions Washington D.C.

Ans.
Appl. of Mary Tozer, decd., widow of John,
N. H.
act 7 th July, 1838.
L. D. Stevens, Concord, N. H.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, PENSION OFFICE, OFFICIAL BUSINESS

Pension Office April 29. 1854.
Sir, $119.22 1/2 Mr 41
Please certify the time to which Mary Tozer, the within named pensioner, was paid.
Very respectfully Your obedt. servant.
Attest Commissioner of Pensions
F. Burt Esq. 3d Auditor, Treasury Department.
Mary Tozer. act 1838, $119.22 Paid to 4 March 1841.
F. Burt Auditor

May Lozer 11 th at 38
Dear J. Waldo Counselor of Pensions Washington D.C.
FREE