Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 19151, Azariah Webb, N. H.

SERVICE
NUMBER
N. 16.
Webb, Azariah
S. 19157
CONTENTS

12 Brewster Road, Framingham, Mass., December 21, 1931.
Veteran's Administration, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:
Can you give me the record of service and data appearing on the pension papers of the following Revolutionary War soldiers, provided these men were pensioners of said war? I would very much appreciate any information you maybe able to give me.
only 1
Azariah Webb , who was born in Windham, Conn., in 1748 and I think died in Guildhall, Vermont.
William McMaster who died in Francestown, N. H. in 1778.
initials John Smith who died in New Boston, N. H. in 1800.
✓ Timothy Donnell of York Me. who was born in 1758.
✓ Nathaniel Donnell of York, Me. who was born in 1742.
✓ Peter Preble of York, Me., born in 1730.
Thanking you for your trouble in this matter, I am
Very truly yours,
(Mrs.) Annie P. Corson.

4145
Vermont
Azariah Webb
of _____ in the State of Vermont who was a Pri. & Capt in the _____ commanded by Captain _____ of the Reg't, commanded by Col Johnson in the Massachusetts time for Private 3 Mos _____ $10.00 Captain 4 " _____ 80.- N.H. _____ $90.-
Inscribed on the Roll of Vermont at the rate of 90 Dollars _____ Less per annum, to commence on the 14th day of March, 1834.
Certificate of Pension issued the 12 th day of January 1833 and sent J. W. Wells Arm. Rep.
Arrears to 14th of Apr. 1832 _____ $135.00 Semizant. allowance ending 14 Mar 1833 46.- $180.00
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Vital Luce Clerk, Book D Vol. 4 Page 92
See letter to Hon. J. R. Pomeroy, Sec. Aug. 21. 1837 - do. to S. Cushman 22 Aug. 1837 - do. to Hon. Prentiss, Oct. 3. 1837. - do. do. 9 apt 1838
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Guildhall Vt. Aug. 22 d 1832.
Hon. Lewis Cass, Sec. at War.
Hon. Sir,
Accompanying this letter you will receive the application of Col. Asaiah Webb for a pension & other papers refering to that application. Having been for some years acquainted with him this circumstances he has solicited me to look over his papers, to forward them to you & solicit you to write to me in his behalf as soon after the papers have been examined as may be convenient.
Col. Webb is now over eighty years of age & like most other people of that age is forgetful & has omitted in his statement & the evidence taken to support it many facts which might perhaps be proved if it were necessary — Those Gentlemen who have examined his papers here supposing that they contain sufficient to substantiate his claims to a pension & believing that the evidence will be satisfactory to the War Department have advised him to that effect & as at his advanced age the labour of attending to the collection of evidence is very severe. He trusts his case for the present to what he is now able to furnish.
Should the evidence (under the circumstances of his case) fall short of what is required by the War Department will you be so kind as to advise me of the fact & let me know in what respects there may be a want of proper form or a deficiency in the evidence.
You will perhaps excuse me in remarking relative to the papers furnished that the Hon. Mr. Gates the Judge of Probate before whom Col. Webb's declaration was taken is also the Clerk of the County Court of the Supreme Court within for the county of Essex Vt. I perceive that the declaration does not state the year in which Col. W. was born — He supposes that he was born on the 23 d Oct. 1755. The omission was accidental & the Court is not now sitting so as to insert it.
Col. Webb does not know whether his name is on the rolls of the A.H. Militia or not: but supposes that it must be in the regiment of Col. Charles Johnson.
His age, failure of his memory & his feeble health will be a sufficient apology for any defects in his recollection.
A. N. Brackett Esq. whose certificate accompanies the declaration is Clerk of the Supr. Court for Coos County A.H. as you will perceive by comparing the handwriting of his personal certificate with his official signature — Hon. John W. Weeks whose letter

is forwarded herewith is the present Representative in Congress from the Northern part of N.H. — Seth Cushman whose letter is also forwarded is Port Master of Guildhall Vt. — Mills DeForest is Port Master of Lemington Vt. & has been a Judge of the County Court in this County —
Col. Webb upon reflection thinks it possible that some of his commissions might have been signed by Mesech Ware probably as President of N.H. —
An anecdote of Col. Webb's courage & faithfulness in the service of his country may perhaps be mentioned without an unreasonable trespass upon your valuable time — Some time during the war seven kegs of powder for the use of the troops were deposited secretly at the house of Col. Webb — whose family then consisted of himself, wife, three children & an Indian Boy — The Tories found out that the powder was at his house & several of them came in the night to get the powder supposing Webb to be absent — Webb roused the powder out into the room where he & his wife slept — Had always at night two guns loaded ready for a fight — He straddled the kegs of powder, was ready with his fire arms & pointed declared that whoever took the powder must take it over his dead body or be blown up with it — The Tories seeing his firmness left the house — The next day the powder was put into a cart, covered over with wool & carried to Haverhill to Col. Johnson — Col. Johnson was afraid to keep the powder at his house & in course of a few days the powder was carried back to Col. Webb who kept it for some time after — The patriotic neighbours occasionally assisting him by guarding it nights & looking to it while he was absent — While Col. Webb was absent from his home on service of his country the troops (as they were passing his farm) took his wheat & other grains, his hay &c. making nearly all his crops for two years, they also took a barrel of rum & he at the times let them have some fat cattle —
The officers taking the property gave a receipt for it to Col. Webb's wife with an assurance that the States of N.H. or Vermont would pay for the same — These States have paid Col. Webb something at different times for the property thus appropriated to the use of the troops.
It is the request of Col. Webb that you will forward any communication for him (relative to this application) directed to me at Guildhall Essex County Vt. — I am very respectfully Your Oblt. Servant John Dewey.

Declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress, passed June 7 th 1832
State of Vermont } On this 13 th day of August A. D. 1832 County of Essex } personally appeared in open court before the Hon. William Gates Judge of the Probate Court within and for the District of Essex in the County of Essex and State of Vermont now sitting Azariah Webb a resident of Lunenburg in the County of Essex and State of Vermont aged Eighty one years who being first duly sworn acco- rding to law doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832.
That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers and served as herein stated.
That in the year 1775 he resided at Piermont in the county of Grafton and State of New Hampshire and that about the last of June of that year he heard of the battle at Bunker's Hill and immediately went to Cambridge Massachusetts and volunteered for the term of three months and that he served the whole of said term of three months under Gen. Sullivan. He was not con- nected during said term with any regular company but did the duties of a soldier by standing sentry.
During the whole period of the Revolutionary War He had a Captain's Commission & was Captain of a company of Militia in the town of Pennant and was at least once or twice sent with some portion of his company guarding the frontier on one side or the other of Connecticut River sometimes under the Order of Col: Charles Lumsden of Hanchett's New Hampshire who commanded the frontier to which his company was attached - & some times when upon the village again at the approach of the British - Savage & Jones, he deemed it necessary previous to the coming of Brimfield & Springfield to call a Council of War & an alarm was excited at the approach of Brimfield & he detached a portion of his company & received volunteers to the amount of about thirty, & started for Brimfield - marched them to Charlestown (then No 4) where the men who had volunteered under him were attached to the troops then marching on to Brimfield & at the request of Col: Hunt of No 4 Charlestown he took charge of a drove of about 30 head of beef cattle & drove them on to Springfield to provision the Army there assembling

and arrived at Bennington on the evening of the 16 th day of August 1777. There be  was a detachment of the company that had volunteered under Jim  the  to Pownall  the command of Genl. Simon to Pownall was present at the taking of Bennington & was absent on this tour of duty about four months. Having heard that the enemy had penetrated into Vermont as far as Pownall (or White River) & had learned that there be  was a company under the command of Col: Johnson & Maj: Whitehead for the purpose of cutting off their retreat - before we had advanced as far as Day River - our new captain who had arrived at Newbury with about 1000 men, & ordered Col: to  at Newbury as an invasion of that place by a powerful force from the north which it was reported was descending Connecticut River, & was expected  was returned to Newbury with his company accordingly. He & his company were then directed by Genl. Bellows to remain at Newbury & exert a northern & easterly influence for the enemy & in defense & for the quiet and security of the inhabitants of that section of country. During the years of 1781 & 82 he was with different portions of his company at different periods almost constantly employed in the capacity of guards, scouts & scouting parties. He has lost his commission and has no documentary evidence & no testimony of his rank or services other than what accompanies this declaration, to wit: The testimony of James Lucas, Mundy Biddle & Edward Woodin. He lived at Piermont in the state of New Hampshire during the revolutionary war & has since resided in Bennington in the county of Essex, State of Vermont. His commission was signed by Matt. Thornton President of the Congress of the colony of New Hampshire and was dated as the  the  the in 1774 or 1775.
He was born in the town of Windham in the State of Connecticut has no record of his birth. He was living at said Piermont when he was called into or entered the service of the United States & since the revolutionary war he has resided in Bennington in the county of Essex aforesaid. He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present

and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any State. Sworn & subscribed this day & year aforesaid Ezariah Webb
We Jeremiah Glines a clergyman residing in the town of Lunenburg in the County of Essex and State of Vermont and Chapin K. Brooks residing in said Lunenburg hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Ezariah Webb who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be eighty one years of age; that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the revolution and that we concur in that opinion Sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid - Jeremiah Glines C.K. Brooks
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier and served as he states. And the Court further certifies that it appears to them that Jeremiah Glines who has signed the preceding certificate is a Clergyman resident in the town of Lunenburg aforesaid and that C.K. Brooks who has also signed the same is a resident in said Lunenburg and is a credible person and that their statement is entitled to credit. Wm Gates Judge
I William Heywood Jr Register of the Court of Probate within and for the District of Essex in the County of Essex and State of Vermont do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Ezariah Webb for a pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this 13 th day of August in the year of our Lord one Thousand Eight hundred and thirty two - William Heywood Jr Register

Azariah Webb
4781.
Ms. A. 9. 2. 1. 11

State of Vermont Essex County ss William Gates Clerk of the Essex County Court within and for the County of Essex do hereby certify that the within declaration of Francis Webb was taken subscribed and sworn to and who has signed his name to the within certificate is Judge of the Court of Probate within and for the District of Essex in the County of Essex and State of Vermont and that his name thereto subscribed is genuine
In witness whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of said Court this 13th day of August A.D. 1832 William Gates Clerk

January 28, 1932
BA-J/MCS
Mrs. Annie P. Corson 12 Brewster Road Framingham, Massachusetts
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter of December 21, 1931, requesting information in regard to soldiers of the Revolution.
The data furnished herein are obtained from papers on file in the pension claim, S. 19151, based upon the Revolutionary War service of Azariah Webb.
He was born October 23, 1750, in Windham, Connecticut.
While living in Piermont, Grafton County, New Hampshire, he enlisted late in June, 1775, and served three months as sentinel at Cambridge and was under General Sullivan. From then until the close of the Revolution he held a captain's commission and served at various times, whenever called upon, as captain of a company of Piermont, New Hampshire militia under Colonel Charles Johnson and was present when Burgoyne was captured.
He was allowed pension on his application executed August 13, 1832, at which time he was living in Lunenburg, Essex County, Vermont, having lived there since the Revolution.
Reference was made to his wife and three children who were living during the Revolution, but their names were not given.
The Revolutionary War records of this office fail to afford any information in regard to William McMaster and Nathaniel Donnell as described, or to any soldiers named Timothy Donnell and Peter Preble.
In order to make a search of the Revolutionary War records for a particular soldier named John Smith, in addition to the date of death it is essential that you furnish as much as possible of the following data: approximate date of birth, places of residence at

enlistment and after service and first name of widow.
Very truly yours,
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator

6566
Yl to John Bedel Nov. 14 '45.

A. N. Brackett Lithographs Col. M. H.

I hereby certify, that I have been acquainted with Col. Azariah Webb, now of Lunenburg in the County of Essex & State of Vermont, for more than thirty five years, having lived near him for that length of time; That his veracity has ever been unquestioned & is beyond a doubt above suspicion; That from my earliest knowledge of him, he was believed to have served as a captain in the militia during the whole revolutionary war, whenever his services were required; & as he then lived near an exposed frontier, much of his time was devoted to the service of his country; That to my own knowledge, such were his expenditures of property during the war, that the Legislature of Vermont since granted him a small sum, as part compensation for his property so expended, which Legislature is known to be very sparing of its appropriation for such purposes; & it is believed that the Legislature of Vermont has done the same.
I further certify that I am acquainted with Mosey Becket, whose testimony goes to support the declaration of Col. Webb. He is the same man who served as Col. in the Army of the United States, with reputation during the late war, & was, I believe, brevetted at the end of it. His reputation for truth is equal to that of any man of his standing in society; & it has been severely tried; he having passed through the furnace of adversity, uninjured, in this particular. With Mills D c Forest, & several other witnesses, whose testimony bears on the same point, I am also acquainted. All are believed to be respectable men.
Lancaster N. Hampshire August 21. 1832. Asahel D. Brackett

Hon: James Clegg Sec of War Washington

Guildhall August 23 rd 1832
Hon. Amos Leaps Esq. War
Sir,
The object of this letter is to recommend to your most favourable consideration the application of Col. Azariah Webb for a pension under the act of June 7. 1832 which I understand is about being transmitted to the War Dept.
My only apology for presenting my solicitations in this behalf is a confidence in the merit of his claim & the very high respect I entertain for his personal merits & entire devotion to the cause of his country in his struggle for Independence.
I am confident that of all the surviving officers of the revolutionary war no one is more meritorious.
And if his services are not detailed with as much minuteness & particularity as many others it is not because they were less beneficial to the country but that omission of circumstantial particulars arises from his very advanced age & the hardships, sufferings & sufferings he has endured, having so impaired his memory that he cannot now be as particular in his relation of the events of that day.

in which his patriotism induced him to participate as he has on repeated occasions detailed them in my hearing in years that have passed!
I cannot but hope that you will give to the application of this old patriot & veteran the most favorable consideration & you may not offend that no one is more deserving or more ardent the expression of the gratitude of his country.
I have the honor to be most respectfully Yours at the Hlth Sct.
J. H. Cushman

Sunenburg, Vt. Aug. 10, 1832.
To all whom it may concern — This certifies, that Col. Azariah Webb is a member in regular standing with the first Congregational church in this place, & that he has been such for nearly twenty nine years, during which time he has, so far as my knowledge extends, walked worthy of that profession which he so honourably made. I have been personally acquainted with him, more or less, for several years, & have ever found him to be a man of integrity, truth, & piety.
In view therefore of these facts, & of the credentials he presented me this day, I do feel confident, that Col. Azariah Webb, applicant for a pension, was engaged in the Revolutionary war, & served as he states. And I do believe him to be eighty-one years of age, & that he is reputed & believed in the neighbourhoods, where he resides, & has resided, to have been a soldier of the revolution.
Jeremiah Glines
{ Pastor of the first Congregational chh. Sunenburg, Vt.

War Department Pension Office January 4. 1833
Sir
I have examined the case of Azariah Webb, and it is herewith returned to you.
It is impossible to determine, from the very imperfect statement he has made, what was the aggregate amount of his services. He should state with as much accuracy, and distinctness as possible the periods, and duration of those services. That is absolutely necessary in order to compute his pension.
I refer you to the explanatory notes to Queries 5 and 14 of the accompanying brief of objections, for the several defects of his declaration, and its supporting testimony.
I have the honor to be very respectfully Your obedt Servt J. Edwards
Honble J. W. Weeks House of Representatives.

Washington Aug. 7. 1833
L. H. Edmonds Esq.
Sir, Permit me to return the enclosed papers, for your further consideration, together with such facts relating to them as are within my own knowledge - The nature & diversified character of Col. Shells services, were such, that it is probably impossible for him, or any other person, to say with precision how long he was in service -
I have known him intimately about forty years, & during that whole period, at short intervals, his patriotism, services and sacrifices of property, during the Revolutionary War, have been subjects of common conversation -
And it has uniformly been believed, that when he was not on any expedition, scouting, or on guard, that his house was open to every American Soldier & Whig, that he at one time entertained Gen! (or Col.) Bellows with a thousand

Mounted men, which on their March for the defense of Washington Vt., for which he rec d nothing. That large quantities of powder was deposited in his house for safety, & that he & his wife slept with a large num- ber of loaded Muskets in the room for its de- fense. That not only the income of a good farm, but the farm itself, was sacrificed to promote the great cause of the Country. That he has ever since been poor, yet has uniformly sustained a fair & highly honorable Character. And it is my firm belief, that he deserves & should receive the full pension of a Captain, but if that jus- tice can not be done him, rather than suffer any long delay, he had better receive half, or even one fourth that amount, as he is now on the verge of the grave ~
With an earnest hope that you will consider this case immediately. & Am Sir, Your Most Abt. Serv t D. H. Wells ~

I Jeremiah Glines a Congregational Pastor of the First Congregational Church in the Town of Rutherford in the County of Open and State of Vermont do hereby say that I am well acquainted with Col. Francis Noble a revolutionary pensioner of the United States residing in Rutherford that he is considered a man of truth & veracity and his ears sustained a good moral character and for a great number of years past a Christian character
Jeremiah Glines
Open County ss. Febry 12th 1839.
Personally appeared before me Jeremiah Glines who subscribed the above and made oath to the truth of the same -
Wm Gates Just Peace
State of Vermont
Open County ss
William Gates Clerk of the County Court in and for the County of Open against the testimony that Wm Gates before me have the above affidavit that Jeremiah Glines was then & there a justice of the peace in and for said County that his name was subscribed is given - Testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of said Court this 12th day of Febry A.D. 1839.
Wm Gates Clerk

Moorly Budget Affidavit

I know Beidel of Bath in the County of Griffin & State of New Hampshire & passed say that during & ever since the revolutionary War I have been well acquainted with him As well as with the family of Piermont (N.H.) and now of Lunenburg in the County of Essex & State of Vermont - He was a Capt. of a Company of Militia in the town of Piermont appointed during the war -
He is about 81 years of age during the War he was almost constantly in the service of the United States with different Portions of his company at different times performing the duties of guards, sentinels scouts etc. - Sometimes as I was informed & believe under the orders of his Superior Officers & Officers of the U.S. Army & sometimes without orders as he judged necessary on occasions of great alarm at the expected approach of the enemy - He was a most zealous & devoted friend to his Country during that trying time & therefore when alarm & danger existed then Capt. Webb was found with portions of his men & patriotic soldiers -
I have seen his declarations made before a Court at Guilford Oct. on the 13 th instant - where were present most of the parts then interested & believe them all there -
I was also well acquainted with Isaac Patterson whose affidavit has been this day shown to me to before Samuel Webb former Justice of Peace Ind. 13, 1808 - as Isaac is dead but while he lived he sustained a very fair character for truth & intelligence.

I further state that Leab: Webb now dead & ever has sustained an fair a character for truth & integrity as any other man I know & subscribed this 16 th day of August 1832
Moody Beal
State of New Hampshire ss. On this 16 th day of Grafton County ss August 16 1832
Personally appeared Moody Beal signer of the foregoing affidavit and made solemn oath that the same contains the truth & nothing but the truth
Before Me Isaac Patterson Justice of Peace
I hereby certify that I am well acquainted with the above named Moody Beal & that he sustains a fair character for truth
Isaac Patterson Justice of Peace
August 16 1832
State of New Hampshire
Coos ss - Superior Court of Judicature Clerk's Office
August 20 th 1832.
I Adino N. Brackett clerk of said court for said county, hereby certify that Isaac Patterson is an acting magistrate for the county of Grafton in said state, qualified by law to admin- ister oaths, that the above is his signature, & as such is entitled to full faith & credit.
In witness of which I have here set my hand & affixed the seal of said court, the day & year above written.
A. N. Brackett, Clerk.

Affidavit of Mardin

I Edward Mason of Lyman & State of New Hampshire and County of Grafton of lawful age do hereby declare & say that I was a Quaintled with Col. Abraham Webb through the revolutionary war & am happy to say that no man was more zealously engaged for the defense of his country than Col. Webb within my acquaintance - through the war Col. Webb commanded the Grafton in Pinnant in the State of New Hampshire & County of Grafton - but after the war Col. Webb commanded that regiment which before him was commanded by Col. Charles Johnson then of Hanhill in the State of New Hampshire & County of Grafton - Col. Webb was one of the first settlers in the town of Pinnant it then being a frontier town on the Connecticut River - Col. Webb was not more on his during the whole revolutionary war a great part of the time with his company on the frontiers as the Indians and Tories were then ravaging and distressing & distressing the inhabitants on both sides of the Connecticut River every day I saw Col. Webb at the battle of Bennington in the State of Vermont and it was at that time commanded by Genl. Stark Col. Webb was to my personal knowledge much engaged in that transaction I also saw him at Pallice in the State of Vermont he was engaged in a trouble at that place Genl. Lincoln was then commander at that place - Col. Webb was at the taking of Genl. Burgoyne Genl. Gates was then commander at that place I have often heard it said that Col. Webb was nearly as

much engaged in the defence of his country, and spent nearly as much time on the plantations & etc where as one of the regular officers or soldiers in the regular army for he was almost always employed in one capacity or another for the defence of his country, and his services alone voluntary. I think I never saw a man more engaged for his country than Col Webb - from my own personal knowledge and from other good authority I think I have said Col Webb was in the actual service in the revolutionary war more than three years in the whole - I have been well acquainted with Col Webb for many years & should give full credit to his representations on any subject whatever. He has always sustained a very fair reputation & his connections are very respectable. I fully believe that he never received any compensation whatever for his time and services during the revolutionary war and it left Col Webb very poor - all the above is according to the best of my remembrance.
Witness Moody B. Dole
Alexander McKean
His Edward Martin mark
State of New Hampshire Grafton ss Lyman 19 July 1832 Then personally appeared Edward Martin signer of the above & foregoing Deposition & made solemn Oath that the same is true according to the best of his knowledge before me the Subscriber & I further state that the said Martin is a credible Witness - Moody B. Dole Justice of the Peace
State of New Hampshire Grafton ss July 19 1832 I hereby certify that I have been acquainted with Edward Martin for more than twenty years and am of the opinion that he is an honest man & credible witness John D. Dole

State of New Hampshire ss. Superior Court Clerk's Office August 6th 1832.
I hereby certify that Moody Becket & Joshua Thornton are both acting magistrates for the County of Grafton, in said State, that the foregoing is their proper signature, & as such entitled to full faith & credit.
In testimony of which I have here to set my hand, & affixed the seal of said Court, the day & year above written.
A. N. Brackett Clerk of the Superior Court of Justice

James L. Edwards Esq. Pension Office Washington

Return this.
A. Heber
Adm d
3 mo. Pr
4 mo. Capt.
$90 per ann
— Hon. J. W. Weeks,
H. R.

BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims, of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of Ebenezer Webb which require further proof or explanation.
I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides? II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides? 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? 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? No, see Quere 5, VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations? VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832? VIII. Has the Court given their opinion? IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate? 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?

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 has produced a witness or witnesses as to his service, has the magistrate who administered the oath certified that he, she, or they are persons of credibility? to see Quere 14. Has the official character and signature of the magistrate been certified by the proper officer under his seal of office? 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? 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, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service, but according to the best of his recollection he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades: For _____ year _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____. For _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____; and for such service I claim a pension."

It is important in all cases to determine with precision the period for which the 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.
† 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 authenticated 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 end 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.
See affidavit of James Lucas.

Ag h Webb JL

House of Representatives
Feby. 19. 1839.
Honble J. L. Edwards,
enclosed I forward the depori- tion of the Rev. Mr. Glines, which I wish may be put on file in the case of Azariah Webb, a Revolu- tionary pensioner. Mr Webb is of Lunenburg Vermont I have the honour to be your Ob t Serv t .
J. Fletcher.

Guilford Vi Feby 14
Sir
Hon Israel Fletcher M.C. Washington D.C.
The author was procured to omit Mr. Miller in his pension business & is prewaded for that purpose

Miss D'Fonzo Affectionately

I Mills D r Forest of Linnington in the County of Essex & State of Vermont before I say that I was well acquainted with Asaph Webb of Linnington in sd County during  in the  time of  after the revolutionary War - During  In the the sd War I was frequently through Purnam the then place of his residence. It was then said by many of the best respectability that sd Webb was a Captain commanding a company of Militia in that place & that his time had been  was with great zeal devoted to the cause of his country & that he & his Company were much engaged as guards & sentinels during sd War. Sd Webb was generally reported to be his character & services & I believe such to have been the part Sd Webb is a man of very fair character for integrity & truth - & it was generally reported that said Webb had sacrificed his property to  quite to much in his great indebtedness to the cause of his country during sd War.
Mills D r Forest
State of Vermont ss. Guildhall August 14 th 1832 Before County of & personally appeared Mills D r Forest who subscribed the above affidavit and made solemn oath that the facts therein contained are true. Before me W m Gates Just Peace I hereby certify that I am well acquainted with the above named Mills D r Forest & that he is considered a man of truth & veracity. W m Gates Just Peace

State of Virginia Open County ss
William Gates Clerk of the County Court within and for the County of Nelson do hereby certify that Wm Gates Esq. before whom the within affidavit of Mills D. Forest was subscribed and sworn to is a justice of the Peace within and for the County of Nelson and his name thereto subscribed is his genuine signature
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court this 14th day of August A.D. 1832
Wm Gates Clerk

affidavit - J. Lewis

I James Lucas testify that I was acquainted with Capt. Abraham Webb during the Revolutionary War in the United States and know that he commanded a company of Militia in Col. Charles Johnson's Regiment and resided in Piermont on the East side of Connecticut River in the State of New Hampshire and know that he was frequently called on to go out with his company or detachments of his company to guard the frontier and load for the enemy and keep off the enemy which harassed the frontiers very much at that time, he did duty on both sides of Connecticut River I should think more in Vermont than in the State of New Hampshire - That he also turned out as a volunteer several times when not called on by a superior officer -
It is  my belief  to his my belief from my best recollection that he spent about all the time during three years in the above service - I also am knowing to his furnishing provision for the army or soldiers at Corinth and Peacham in the State of Vermont but how long a time I can not say -
James Lucas
State of New Hampshire - Personally appeared the undersigned - July 5 th 1832 I above named James Lucas and made oath to the above named affidavit
Before me
Joshua Marshall Justice of the Peace

State of New Hampshire ss. Superior Court of Judicature Clerk's Office August 6th 1832 -
I hereby certify that Joshua Marshall is an acting magistrate for said County of Coos, that the within is his signature, & as such is entitled to full faith & credit. In witness of which I have hereto set my hand & affixed the seal of said Court the day & year above written.
A. N. Brackett, Clerk.

Certificate of A. S. Meeker

Washington Jan y 6. 1833.
I hereby Certify, That Maj r James Lucas of Northumberland & Hamp r by Whom, the Military Service of Francis McBb, in the Revolutionary War, was proved, is a gentleman of truth & veracity, that I have known him from my boy- hood, & that he has uniformly sustained that character — S. P. Meeks

Isaac Patterson 2/11/1865
Capt. Patterson
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I Isaac Patterson of Piermont in the County of Grafton and State of New Hampshire, testify and say that I have been acquainted with Col. Azariah Webb formerly of Piermont for a great number of years more especially in the time of the late war between G. Britain & the Us. States I was with him repeatedly in scouts and alarms always found him to be zealous in the defence of his country and in the year 1780 when the Indians came to destroy Piermont Col. Webb was my Captain I was Lieutenant under him, and we were sent with other companies to get between the enemy and their shipping by order of Col. Johnston. We marched over 40 miles, followed by orders to return to Newbury as it was expected the Indians were coming to Newbury we returned and were stationed there a number of days and a large number of troops came up the river marched through Piermont by Col. Webb the saying was they had anything they wanted at his house while at Newbury he had said from his wife if he did not come home he would leave all he had
Isaac Patterson
State of New Hampshire, Piermont February 15 th 1830
Grafton ss. I Isaac Patterson do hereby make solemn
oath before me the subscriber that what is stated by him in the above affidavit by him subscribed is to the best of his remembrance and is just & true
Samuel Withman J. P.
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State of New Hampshire ss. Clerk's office of the Superior Court of Justice for said County, August 20th 1832. I A. N. Brackett Clerk of said Court for said County of Coos, hereby certify, that Samuel Woodman, whose signature is affixed to the within affidavit, was at the time within mentioned, an acting magistrate for the Coun- ty of Grafton in said State, qualified by law to administer oaths, that in his life time I was well acquainted with him, that the same is his proper signature, & as such is entitled to full faith & credit.
In witness of which I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of said Court the day & year above written.
A. N. Brackett Clerk.

19 151 INVALID.
File No. 11,151 Official work Gift Mr. M.
Act: June 7 th 89
Index:—Vol. 1 , Page 401
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Feb. 8, 1895
W. C. Girty to W. H. Webb Esq. Cincinnati,
Ohio
1914. Mch. 9. Hist to Mrs Flavia W. Northagle M.B.H
1914. Oct 70. History to Mrs. Maud F. Hartness M.B.H
1920, Oct 13 Hist to Mrs. Sam'l. R. Putnam. Eu
1922, July 10 Hist to Carrie M. Moore - Eu. - -
1922 - Nov. 20. Hist to Mrs. Emogene D. Champagne - mmd
1922 Jan. 28. Hist. to Mrs. Annie P. Corson, N.C.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Washington, D. C., _____, 19_____
In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of Agariah With a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau. S. 19. 184
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     1775 3 mos Sergeant at Cambridge under Gen. Sullivan   1775 served at Capt of a company of } Charles Johnson N.H.   Warwick during the Regiment Capt. G. H.   entire War   after the War Col. N.H. militia  
Battles engaged in, Bensington and Stillwater was present Sept. 13.
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Piermont, Grafton Co. N.H.
Date of application for pension, Aug 13. 1832. His claim was allowed, Ch. 1832.
Residence at date of application, Sturtevant, Essex Co. Vt.
Age at date of application, born Oct 23. 1750 in Windham, Conn.
Remarks: Wife & 3 children (names not stated) alive during the Rev War
Respectfully,
Commissioner.
did not get to Bensington till evening of the battle & he does not allege he have been in it

P. S. H. E. C.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
February 8, 1896. WASHINGTON, D. C.,
Sir:
In reply to your request for a statement of the military history of Abiah Webb , a soldier of the Revolutionary war, you will please find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.  
It appears that he enlisted in June, 1775, and served three months as a private under Gen. Sullivan; was not connected with any regular company. He also stated in his declaration for pension that during the whole of the Revolutionary war he was captain of the company of militia in the town of Piermont, N.H., and was almost constantly out with some portion of his company guarding the frontiers, sometimes under orders from Col. Charles Johnson, who commanded the regiment to which he was attached, and sometimes on alarms. During the years 1781 and 1782 he was with different portions of his company almost constantly on guard duty and scouting expeditions. He was allowed for three months actual service as a private and four months actual service as a captain. thru month Battles engaged in, copied
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Bennington, Surrender of Burgoyne. Date of application for pension, Piermont, N. H. Residence at date of application, August 13, 1832. Age at date of application, Lunenburg, Vt.
Remarks: Eighty-one years. Born at Windham, Conn.
Very respectfully,
William F. Webb, Esq., 35 Wiggins Block, Cincinnati, Ohio.
Commissioner.

Rev Sac
EMOJENE D. CHAMPINE 4129 UPTON AVENUE SOUTH MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA
Bureau of Pensions Washington, D.C.
Gent:
Can you give me any information about Agrippa Webb who was in the Rev. war from T. H. and was a pensioner - born in 1748. Windham Conn. and died in 1846 Guilford

Vermont. Should like any data about his wife Mary Andrews, and his chil- dren.
Sincerely, W. Eugene H. Thompson

2429 Girard Ave. So.
Minneapolis Minn.
Feb. 24, 1914.
Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:
Will you kindly send me a copy of the pension of my great grandfather Azariah Webb who served in the Revolutionary War as a Captain? He served in the Massachusetts Militia and his pension commenced in Jan. 12 1833. He was born in Windham Conn. and died at Guildhall Vt.
Yours truly Mrs. Flavia Webb Nootsegel 2429 Girard Ave. So. Minneapolis.

1-2 ct. Stamp H Rec Res Recd
21 Oak Street, Concord, N. H., Sept. 1 st . 1920.
To the Commissioner of Pensions, Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D. C.,
Dear Sir:
Will you please send me a list of the children of Col'n Azariah Webb, a Revolutionary soldier and a pensioner; -born in Windham, Conn., Oct. 11, 1748; removed to Rockingham, Vermont, about 1752; died in Guildhall, Vt., Apr. 10, 1846; married Lucy Andrews of Guildhall Vt.. He signed the Association Test at Piermont, New Hampshire.

Very truly yours, Berenice O. Webb Putnam
Address-
Mrs. Samuel R. Putnam 21 Oak Street, Claremont, N. H.

RECORD DIVISION.
Department of the Interior, BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Briefed by M. Rice
Claim No. S F 19151
Certificate No. _____
Claimant Azariah Webb
Soldier Rev. War. N. H.
Service _____
Additional Service _____
No. _____ claim, State records _____, 190_____
No claim, combination records _____, 190_____
REMARKS:
No claim found other than above

J. C. HARTNESS MINING ENGINEER
Rev. Sec
712 - Jones St.
Eveleth, Minn
Nov. 5-1914
To The Commissioner Department of the Interior Bureau of Pensions.
Dear Sir -
Will you kindly send me a statement of the military history of Ozariah Webb , a soldier of the Revolutionary War?
Respectfully
Mrs. Maud J. Hartness.

Box 296 Lisbon. N.H. May 26-1922.
Pension Dept - Washington D.C.
I am desirous of joining the DAR about to be formed in this town - Will you please give me Col Azariah Webb's full war record - Piermont N.H. records show that he drew a Pension - think he was a Colonel in the Militia after the war. Think during the Revolution he was Lieutenant - An early reply will be much appreciated, as I want to be a Charter member. Will gladly remit whatever the fee is. Thank you. Sincerely, Carrie M. Moore.

WILLIAM F. WEBB, ATTORNEY AND COUNSELOR, 35 & 37 WIGGINS BLOCK,
CINCINNATI,
Jan 11 th 1896
Commissioner J. Prusins Washington D.C. Res Sir
I Enclose letter of 9 th inst from Record and Prusins Office. Can you give me any facts in reference to same?
Yours Truly W. F. Webb

WILLIAM F. WEBB, ATTORNEY AND COUNSELOR, 35 & 37 WIGGINS BLOCK.
CINCINNATI,
Jan. 7 th 1896
Chief of the Record and Pension Office War Dept. Washington D.C. Dear Sir
Will you please send me copy of all information you have filed concerning Azariah North of Vermont or New Hampshire, a Revolutionary Soldier who drew a pension as late as 1840. I think he was an officer.
Yours truly W. F. Webb

RECORD & PENSION OFFICE
437520
WAR DEPARTMENT
Cincinnati
Jan. 7 1896
Azariah Webb of Vt & N.H. Rev. War
W. F. Webb
Asks for a copy of all information concerning above named man
Record and Pension Office,
WAR DEPARTMENT,
Washington, January 9, 1896.
Respectfully returned to
Mr. W. F. Webb 37 Wiggins Block, Cincinnati, Ohio.
The name Azariah Webb has not been found on the rolls, on file in this office, of any New Hampshire military organization, nor on the rolls of any organization of Continental troops, in service during the war of the Revolution.
It is proper to add, however, that the collection of Revolutionary war records in this office is far from complete, and that the absence therefrom of any name is by no means conclusive evidence that the person bearing the name did not serve in the Revolutionary army.
In view of the statement that a pension was granted on account of the services of Azariah Webb during the Revolutionary war, it is suggested as a possibility that the desired information may be obtained from the Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D.C., who is the custodian of the pension records of all wars.
BY AUTHORITY OF THE SECRETARY OF WAR:
[Signature] Colonel, U. S. Army, Chief of Office.
Per (300a)

12 Brewster Road, Framingham, Mass., December 21, 1931.
Veteran's Administration, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:
Can you give me the record of service and data appearing on the pension papers of the following Revolutionary War soldiers, provided these men were pensioners of said war? I would very much appreciate any information you may be able to give me.
only 1 Azariah Webb , who was born in Windham, Conn., in 1748 and I think died in Guildhall, Vermont.
0 William McMaster who died in Francestown, N. H. in 1778.
more 0 John Smith who died in New Boston, N. H. in 1800.
✓ 0 Timothy Donnell of York Me. who was born in 1758.
✓ 0 Nathaniel Donnell of York, Me. who was born in 1742.
0 Peter Preble of York, Me., born in 1730.
Thanking you for your trouble in this matter, I am
Very truly yours,
(Mrs.) Annie P. Corson.