Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 17209, Joseph Wood, N.H.

SERVICE
N. H.
Wood, Joseph
NUMBER
S. 17209
B.L. Mt. 9051-160-55.
CONTENTS

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Vol. No. 99
James Fred. Pot,
Est. Value 23/55 } 14.00 Est. Value } 3 mil
Rev. War. Purchased under Act of June 7. 1832
90 5 90 N. H. Super 3-4369
Doyleston Private for Chase
N. H. Troops
Ad. 160 ac's Oct 20/55
Timothy Kennebec Lebanon N.H.

4369 Concord N. Hamp.
Joseph Wood 4369 of Grafton in the State of N. H. who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain Payne of the Reg t commanded by Col. Chase in the N. Hamp. line for 9 mos & 15 days.
Reduced from $51.67
Inscribed on the Roll of Concord at the rate of 31 Dollars 67 Cents per annum. to commence on the 14th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 13 th day of May 1837 and sent here Timothy Hinrichs & Laban
Arrears to the 14th of March 1837 $190.02 Semi-ann. allowance ending 4 Sept. 15.83
$205.85
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7. 1832. }
Recorded by H. H. Addison Clerk, Book 4 Vol. 1 Page 129
Packet to Tim e Kennebec May 13, 1837-

No 8805
Joseph Wood.
on Roll Col Chase's Regt enlisted 15 June 1777 served 1 Month & 12 days
on Roll Colt Kendrick's enlisted 25 Sept 1777 & served 2 Mo & 3 days
Southfield Case.
Must adhere strictly to the rules etc.
Letter 29 Oct 1832
Private 9 Mo & 15 days
amt $31.66.
He # Hubbard
HN
Wm by Kennebec Lebanon N H

BRIEF in the case of Joseph Wood — of Lebanon — in the State of New Hampshire — (Act 7 June, 1832.)
 1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? before the Judge of the Court of Probate —  2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?  3. How old is he? 72 —  4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed. 
   Period. Duration of Service. Rank. Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served.   Years. Months. Days.     In 1777 Apr — a day or two after the battle of Bennington about 3 * Private Genl Stark — Capt Hendee. Col Chase —   1781 May — about 3 o Capt Hendee — Maj Howard —   States that in 1781 or 1782 he served six months as a actual service about 6. Capt Nelson — Col Wait — Minute man & performed  
 5. In what battles was he engaged? none —  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Lebanon N.H. —  7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditional evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? Living witnesses certified to be credible —  8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? 
I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
* 1 Month & 12 days as per roll of service  0 2 30 3 30 " " "
Sam Hott Examining Clerk.

73.040
Joseph Wood

State of New Hampshire
Grafton County ss
On this 28 th day of March A.D. one thousand Eight Hundred & fifty five, personally appeared before me Timothy Merrill, a justice of the Peace within and for the County and State aforesaid Joseph Wood aged 95 years a resident of Lebanon in the State of New Hampshire, who being duly sworn according to law, declares that he is the identical Joseph Wood who was a private in the Company commanded by Captain Nelson in the Regiment commanded by Col. Waite in the War of the Revolution. That he enlisted or volunteered at Lebanon on or about the day of 1781 - for the term of six Months (also served at Concord two or three Months) and continued in actual service in said War, for the term of fourteen days, and was honorably discharged at Concord, verbally, on the day of A.D. 1781, he is now a Pensioner of the United States under the Act of June 7, 1832, No. 4389.
He makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the bounty land to which he may be entitled under the act approved March 3, 1855.
He also declares that he has not received a warrant for bounty land under this or any other act of Congress, nor made any other application therefor.
Joseph Wood

We the undersigned Timothy & Henry J Kenrick residents of Lebanon in the State of New Hampshire, upon our oaths declare, that the foregoing declaration was signed and acknowledged by Joseph Wood in our presence and that we believe, from the appearance and statements of the applicant, that he is the identical person he represents himself to be.
Timothy Kenrick Henry J Kenrick
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 he represents himself to be, and that I have no interest in the claim.
Timothy Kenrick Justice of the Peace

State of New Hampshire.
Secretary's Office, Concord,
April 9, 1855.
I hereby certify, That at the date of the annexed attestation Timothy Herrick was a Justice of the Peace for the county of Grafton 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.

Joseph Woods
Scrap to Simsky Henrick Leland. MC.

DECLARATION.
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress, passed June 7, 1832.
State of New-Hampshire, } ss. County of Grafton
On this 21 st day of December 1832, personally appeared in open Court before the Judge of the Court of Probate for said County , now sitting, Joseph Wood a resident of Lebanon in the County of Grafton and State of N. H. aged 72 years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress, passed June 7, 1832.
That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers, and served as herein stated—
That in the month of April 1777 he enlisted into Captain Hendus Company N.H. Militia , Marched from Lebanon to Concord there joined Col o Chase's Regiment Marched to Concord where we were stationed on our Independence until the time Concord was evacuated, we then came in Battle to Steubens (now called White Hall ) where we were defeated in July 1777 Served Three Months
He then enlisted into Capt. Hendus Company & Marched under the orders of Major Howard to Crown Point & were we were stationed some days. Genl. Stark's Brigade then arrived there a few days after the battle, then joined Genl. Stark's Brigade, then went to Stillwater stationed on Bemis Heights near Saratoga where we stayed at the request of Genl. Stark several days after our term of enlistment had expired & were discharged a few days before Burgoyne surrendered. Served Three Months . (See New Hampshire 12 D)
He then in May 1781 enlisted into Capt. Nelsons Company  Col o Waits Regiment  Mayer Kingsbury was stationed at Concord Vermont employed in building fort Bennington — Served Six Months —
He also enlisted into Capt. Samson Paynes Company which was raised in Lebanon as a kind of a frontier guard & in 1781 or 1782, had the care of an out post  West through woods found them several times, once when royalist was burned was called out at that time & also several other times say at least 4 or 5 Months actual service. Served Six Months
He was born at Mansfield home in the year 1760. Knows of no more of his age was living in Lebanon at the time he was called into service and has lived there to this day, at each of the times he was called into service he cannot recall the names of any other officers than is above mentioned. Never had a written discharge, has no documentary evidence which would acquaint with the Rev d  Phineas Cooke and Timothy Kenrick Esq r who will testify as to his character for veracity and their belief in his services.
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 to and subscribed, the day and year aforesaid
Joseph Wood
We, Phineas Cooke residing in Lebanon and Timothy Kenrick also residing in Lebanon hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with Joseph Wood , who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be 72 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
Phineas Cooke Timothy Kenrick
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 certifies, that it appears to them that the Rev d  Phineas Cooke who has signed the preceding certificate, is a Presbyterian resident in the town of Lebanon and that Timothy Kenrick , who has also signed the same is a resident in the town of Lebanon & is a Unitary Deacon and are credible persons, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
Richard Wood Judge of Probate I, Asa Dow Clerk of the Court of Probate aforesaid do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of Joseph Wood for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court, this 21 st day of December A.D. 1832.
Asa Dow

information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau. Joseph Wood S.F. 17209
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Apr. 1777 3 mos. Pvt. Hendee Chase N.H.   1777 3 mos. Hendee   May 1781 was called out in alarm when Portcomb was wounded Nelson Hart   1781 or 1782 6 mos. Samuel Paine  
Battles engaged in, 1
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Lebanon, N.H.
Date of application for pension, Dec. 21, 1852. His cl. was also
Residence at date of application, Lebanon, Grafton Co. N.H.
Age at date of application, 72 years  born at Mansfield Co. N.H. in 1780
Remarks:
2 copies

1369 4369 New Hampshire
Joseph Wood N.H. of Lebanon in the State of N.H. who was a private in the Comp y commanded by Captain Payne of the Reg t commanded by Colo Chase - N.H. time for 15 Months 15 days Reduce to $31.66 an issue new cert.
Inscribed on the Roll of N.H. at the rate of 57- Dollars 67 Cents per annum, to commence on the 14th day of March, 1834.
Certificate of Pension issued the 13 th day of May 1834 and sent to Hono H. Hubbard H. Rep
Arrears to the 14th of March 1834. $155.10 Feminine allowance ending 4 th Sept " 25.83 $180.84
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by George Paynter Clerk, Book 6 Vol. 1 Page 129
This certificate is issued in lieu of one dated 19 th July 1833 and cancelled, increased from $31.66 to $51.67
9 May 25 Sun. agent " " L. L. L. L. same Aug 14 '35 H. Hubbard Jan 1836. in Kennebec age 21 May 10 Pen. Agent P.O. Bureau May 10 184
H. Hubbard 29 Aug 1835

Case of Joseph Wood

Joseph Wood. Lebanon NH. Aug 1832 In April 1777 he enlisted into Col. Henders Company NH Militia. Joined Col. Chase Regt at Londonderry from thence by the way of Concord to Ticonderoga was stationed on Mount Independence until about the time Ticonderoga was evacuated came in Battle to Stillwater - (now Whitehall) discharged at Whitehall, served three Months
He then enlisted into Col. Henders Company Manchester under the Orders of Major Howland to Concord. Thence to Bennington, arrived there a day after the battle joined Genl. Stark Brigade. Thence to Stillwater stationed on Bemis Heights near Saratoga where we stayed at the request of Genl. Stark some days after our terms were out discharged a few days before  then Genl Burgoyne surrendered served three Months
In May 1781 he enlisted into Col. Nelsons Company Col. Waits Regt. New Jersey Major stationed at Corinth N.Y. discharged in Oct or Nov 1781 - served six Months He also was a soldier and Minute man in Col. Saint Paines Company in the year 1781 or 82 had the care of an alarm Post kept three guns ready loaded fired them several times once when Royalton was burned by the Indians was called out at that time and at several other times by command of our officers & the law of safety Served in said Company six Months -
Mr Wood says his services have been at least seven Months. and the certificate he recd dated June 19 1833 Number 4369 is only for $31.66 which is much less than it ought to have been he says others have been allowed in full for the same service and thinks he ought to draw pay for the whole of his service.

Joseph Wood

Lebanon August 4, 1835
Hon L Edwards, Com of Pensions
Sir
Your Letter of May 18, 1835 relating to the case of Joseph Wood, was duly received. As being absent at the time, I have waited his return a few days since. I now enclose his Certificate for correction as you directed.
On conversing with Mr. Wood he says he was actually detached or drafted from the company of Militia in Lebanon & according to the best of his recollection about one fourth part of the company were detached at the same time. These detached men were under the command of Captain Samuel Paine and they remained so detached for six months. Some part of the time he was stationed at a black house near the Connecticut River, and sometimes scouting and going to different parts of the town under the orders of the officers of said company. was not allowed to be absent from town one night without permission of the Captain was as much confined as though he was in a fort or garrison, was liable to be called upon at a minute's warning, and was always to be in readiness, which prevented him from engaging in any business during said time, and as he supposed he was justly entitled to a pension for this service, he prefers and had no intention of defrauding the government. He prefers that if you do think proper to continue his present pension you will return him his former Certificate or one for the same amount, and that no deduction will be made for what he has already received for service under Cap. Paine.
I am very Respectfully your obedient Servt Timothy Kenrick

Deposition for Joseph Wood

Hon. H. Hubbard HR

I Joseph Drown of Lebanon NH, a Revolutionary pensioner of the United States do depose and say, that in the year 1781 or 1782 I served as a soldier in a company of soldiers under the command of Capt Samuel Paine, and was stationed in the town of Lebanon as a frontier guard and guarding the passes across Connecticut River, and some of the time at the Alarm post. Joseph Wood then and now of Lebanon was a soldier in the same company with me in the same of the company the whole of the time which was full six months, we were ordered on this service as then understood by General Bailey.
Joseph Drown
I Martin Dewey of Lebanon NH a Revolutionary pensioner of the United States, do depose and say, that I was also a soldier in the above mentioned company, and do fully agree with Mr Joseph Drown in his statement respecting the service of Joseph Wood. I served with them the whole time as above stated.
Martin Dewey
State of New Hampshire Grafton. The above named Joseph Drown & Martin Dewey, Severally, and Subscribed the above statement
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my Notarial Seal at Lebanon in the County of Grafton and State of New Hampshire this 28 th day of April A.D. 1834.
Timothy Kenrick Notary Public
I further certify that the above named Joseph Drown and Martin Dewey are both credible persons.
Timothy Kenrick Notary Public

We Hodge Butler and Asa Colburn of lawful age do testify and say that we are well acquainted with Joseph Wood of Lebanon, he was a soldier with us in Capt Hendon Company, Col Chase Regiment Gen Stark, Brig Gen New Hampshire Militia, we marched first to Charleston Charleston where the Regiment was divided and one part to which the said Wood and ourselves belonged Marched under the Order of Major Howard to Cannon's Vermont. on the division of the Regiment at St. Armand then Marched to Stillwater Brims Heights where we served our time out our time discharged discharged in September or October 1777 — said Wood is now present and we know him to be the same person who served as aforesaid
Hodge Butler This Asa Colburn Mark
State of New Hampshire } Grafton ss Aug 17 1832 }
Subscribed and sworn to before me Timothy Kenrick Justice of Peace
I certify that the above deponents are credit persons Timothy Kenrick Justice of Peace

See Wood
State of New Hampshire Grafton ss
I George Woodward Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for the County of Grafton, certify that Timothy Kenrick is a justice of the Peace within and for said County, and that the within signatures purporting to be his are genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my seal of Office and subscribed my name this fifth day of September A.D. 1832. Woodward Clerk

I Martin Dewey of lawful age do depose and say that in the year 1777 I was in the service of the United States in the Company commanded by Col. Hendee, Col. Chase Regiment at the Revolution . Joseph Wood of Lebanon was a soldier in the same Company with me, we enlisted at Lebanon in April 1777 Marched from Lebanon to Cornwall, then by the way of Cornwall to Tiadeneza, and we were stationed on Mount Independence, until within a few days before Tiadeneza was evacuated, we then went by water to Skeneateles, where we were discharged, served three months, said Wood is now present and I know him to be the same person, his age is about 72 years. Martin Dewey
State of New Hampshire } Grafton ss August 31, 1832 }
Sworn and Subscribed before me
Timothy Kennick Justice of Peace
I certify that the above deponent is a credible person - Timothy Kennick Justice of Peace

State of New Hampshire
Grafton ss
I George Woodward Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for the County of Grafton. Certify that Timothy Kenrick is a justice of the Peace within and for said County, and that the within signature purporting to be his are genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto Affixed my seal of office & subscribed my name this fifth day of September A.D 1832. Geo. Woodward Clerk
Joseph Wood

I Josiah Goodrich aged 70 years do depose and say that in the year 1781 I was a soldier in Captain Selahs Company 1st Vt. Waits Regiment, and was Stationed at Corinth Vermont. Joseph Wood of Lebanon was a soldier in Captain Adsons Company in the same Regiment and was Stationed at the same place. he served there according to the best of my recollection six months. I am well acquainted with him and know him to be the same person, his age is about 72 years
Josiah Goodrich
State of New Hampshire
Grafton 18 Dec 21 1832
Sworn and Subscribed Before me
Timothy Hennick Justice of Peace
I testify that the above deponent is a credible person Timothy Hennick Justice of Peace

State of New-Hampshire
Grafton ss- I Moses Dow Clerk of the Court of Probate for said County, do hereby certify that Timothy Henrick within named is a justice of the Peace for said County duly commissioned & sworn that full faith and credit may & ought to be given to his doings as such that his signatures to the within certificates are genuine -
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of said Court this twenty first day of December A.D. 1832 - Moses Dow

WAR DEPARTMENT.
REVOLUTIONARY CLAIM.
I certify that, in conformity with the law of the United States of the 7th June, 1832, Joseph Wood of the State of New Hampshire who was a private in the War of the Revolution
is entitled to receive Fifty One dollars and Sixty Seven cents per annum, during his natural life, commencing on the 4th of March, 1831, and payable semi-annually on the 4th of March, and 4th of September in every year. This certificate is issued in lieu of one dated
19 th Jan y 1833 Handed
Given at the War Office of the United States, this Thirteenth day of May — one thousand eight hundred and thirty-4
L. Wood Secretary of War.
Examined and Countersigned. }
J. C. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions.
$31.66
4369

WAR DEPARTMENT.
Revolutionary Claim.
I certify that in conformity with the Law of the United States, of the 7th June, 1832, Joseph Wood of the State of New Hampshire who was a Private in the Army of the Revolution.
is entitled to receive Thirty One — dollars and Sixty Six — cents per annum, during his natural life, commencing on the 4th of March, 1831, and payable semi-annually, on the 4th of March, and 4th of September, in every year.
Given at the War Office of the United States, this nineteenth day of January one thousand eight hundred and thirty-three
Isaac L. Lewis Secretary of War.
Examined and Countersigned.
J. L. Edwards

War Department
Pension Office
March 22, 1834
Sir
In reply to the enclosed letter from John Bryan Esq. I have the honor to state, that it appears from the records of service of Capt. Hinds's company 6th Chasse's regiment that Joseph Wood served last 1 mo. & 23 days under his first enlistment, & under the 2 d 1 mo. & 3 days, which together with his six mos service in Col. Mott's regt. in 1780 makes a period of 9 mos & 15 days, for which he has been pensioned. He claims for other service rendered in 1781 or 1782 in Capt. Payne's company, but before he can be allowed for that service he must prove the same by at least two credible witnesses.
It appears from the records of service of Col. Starrs regt. that Augustus Morris enlisted on the 10 th July 1781 & was discharged on the 10 th December following & it appears from the records of service of Capt. Comstock's company that he enlisted on the 20 th July 1781 & was discharged on the 15 th of July 1782, making a period of service in the whole of 16 mos & 10 days, which entitles him to a pension of $24.45 pr. mo. His pension will therefore be increased to that amt. & a new certificate for him will be sent to you in a few days.
I have the honor to be
Very Resp ly & affec ly
W. Mo. W. P. H.
J. L. Edwards
Wm W. Hubbard House of Representatives

Lebanon NH Aug 22 1835
Hon J L Edwards
Sir
Herewith I send the certificate of Josiah Goodrich for correction as you directed in your Letter of Aug 14 th this day Rec d ,
In the case of Joseph Wood, you say, that as his service under Capt Paine is not provided for by Law, and the remainder of his alleged service is proved by the rolls to have been less than six months, his name will be stricken from the rolls of Pensioners, on recurrence to his declaration you will see that he claims for two months service on his first enlistment under Capt Hender & 20 3/4 Months under said Hender, or his 2 nd Enlistment and Six Months under Capt Nelson, making in the whole as is allowed by the War Department 9 Months & 15 days, as you will see in the enclosed letter to the Hon. H. Hall and so that in case his service under Capt Paine is stricken out, he would be still entitled to a pension for the 9 Months & 15 days
I am Respectfully your obed t Serv t Timothy Kenrick

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No. 13079
ACT OF MARCH 3, 1855.
Received Apr. 16, 1855
Joseph Wood Rev. War
Warrant 9051-100-55
Timothy Kenrick Lebanon N.H.

2369.
New Hampshire
Joseph Wood
Lebanon in the State of N H who was a Private in the company commanded by Captain _____ of the _____ commanded by Col Chase in the N H line for 9 May 15 Days
allow 15 mos 15 day $57.67
Inscribed on the Roll of N H at the rate of 31 Dollars 66 Cents per annum to commence on the 14th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 19 th day of Jan'y 1833 and sent to H. Hubbard (Dep. Reps)
Arrears to 14th of Sep r 1832 $47.49 Pension allowance ending 4 Mar 33 15.83 $63.32
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832.
Recorded by S Folsom Clerk Book D & Vol. 12 th Page 194.
See letter to the Hon R. Hubbard March 22 nd 1834

Joseph Wood, claim
Joseph Wood must state how he became possessed of a knowledge of the claimant's service, and how long he served, in Col. State Regt.
The Rolls of Service of Colonel Chase's Regt. left Anderson Co. show that the claimant served but 1 Month & 12 days in the 1 st Regiment, 2 M ch & 3 days in the 2 nd .
If he cannot prove all of his service, he should comply strictly with the regulations in such cases, by producing the certificate of a Clergyman as to the belief of his having served as stated. If one cannot be ob- tained, he must state the reason.

Joseph Wood has complied with the directions from the Pension Office by procuring a new disposition from Josiah Goward, and by making a new declaration with the last part of a deposition see
St. Louis Dec 21 1832

17.209 INVALID.
1908 Dec 22. First to Francis E. Alderson and H. Mabel Stearns. P.L.M.
No. 17.209
Joseph Wood Pr. Rev. War
Act: June 7. 89
Index: Vol. 1 , Page 41p
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Pension Bureau. Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:—
Will you kindly send me a copy of Joseph Wood enlisted Commission in the Revolu- tionary War - He enlisted July 30 1777 for 2 months service If he held any rank above that of private will you

state what that was please.
A chapter of the D. A. P. is being started in town and I desire proof sufficient for this.
Very Respectfully
(Mrs) H. Mabel Starnes, West Lebanon, N. H.
He enlisted from the Town of Lebanon, New Hampshire supposed to have served under Gen. Stark.

Dept. of Interior, Bureau of Pensions;
Will you please send the war record of Joseph Wood, a Revolutionary soldier, of Lebanon, N. H.
And oblige Yours Sincerely (Miss) Francis E. Alden, West Lebanon, N. H.
(Box 149)