Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 11082, David Wallingford, N.H.

SERVICE
N. H.
NUMBER
Wallingford, David Sarah
R. 11082
B.L.Wt. 17890-160-55
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118. 366 / act Mar. 3/55
May 2/55
Sarah Aris
David Wallingford Prio 1854
Capt. McRae
N. H. M. 1854
Capt. McRae
Ent. Sept. 1776
Leis. 1777
Ent. July 20. "
Dis. Sept. 28 "
Lieutenant Rev. War
N. H. Nichols
N. H. June July 1838
Ad. 160 acs Mar. 1. 1856
Dodge
G. B. Shapleigh Somersworth N. H.
Let G. B. Shapleigh Jan'y 19/56
Vol. W. 1. page 10.

Sarah Massingham 118,566
Jemima B. Shapleigh Somersworth NH

and genuine; that all his official acts, as such, are entitled to full faith and credit, and that the aforesaid Court of Probate is a Court of Record.
In testimony whereof I have hereto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court, this
2 nd day of May A. D. 185 5
John H. White { Register of Probate for said County of Strafford.

Form of a Declaration to be made by the Widow of a deceased person who has not had a Land Warrant.
STATE OF New Hampshire
} ss.
COUNTY OF Strafford
On this Seventeenth day of March A. D. one thousand eight hundred and fifty- five personally appeared before me, a Justice of the Peace within and for the County and State aforesaid, Sarah Wallingford aged Eighty three years, a resident of Milton in the State of New Hampshire who being duly sworn according to law, declares that she is the widow of David Wallingford deceased, who was a Private in the
Company commanded by Captain Stephen Dorr and W. M. Duffee in the
New Hampshire Regiment of Militia commanded by General Brattle declared by the United States on the  in 1775 day of
A. D. 1875 that her said husband Enlisted at Rochester on or about the first day of September A. D. 1776
for the term of four months and continued in actual service in said war for the term of four months and was honorably discharged at the on the
day of A. D. 1777
and also served in Capt John Gosses Company of Militia
Col Nicholous Regt Genl Starks Brigade as a Quartermaster from July 20 A.D. 1777 to Sept 28 A.D. 1777 as will appear by the
certificate of the Secretary of the State of New Hampshire dated March 20 1858 and which is attached to her claim for Pension
She further states that she was married to the said David Wallingford in Rochester on the Eighth day of November A. D. 1790 by one Joseph Hoover
a clergyman and that her name before her said marriage was Sarah
Couson that her said husband died at Milton on the 18th day of January A. D. 1846 and that she is now a widow.
She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the bounty land to which she may be entitled under the act approved March 3d, A. D. 1855. She also declares that she has not received a warrant for bounty land under this or any other act of Congress, nor made any other application therefor.
David Wallingford
Sarah Wallingford
Enoch W. Plummer
We, David Wallingford { both of Milton and Enoch W. Plummer } of Milton the State of New Hampshire
upon our oaths, declare that the foregoing declaration was signed and acknowledged by Sarah Wallingford in our presence, and that we believe from the appearance and statements of the applicant, that she is the identical person she represents herself to be.
David Wallingford
Enoch W. Plummer
The foregoing declaration and affidavit was sworn to and subscribed before me the day and year above written. And I certify that I know the affiants to be credible persons; that the claimant is the person she represents herself to be; and that I have no interest in this claim.
James B. Chapleugh
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE.

A COPY
Extract from the Records of the Town of Rochester in the County of Strafford and State of New Hampshire under head of Marriages solemnized by Joseph Hewson as Minister of the Gospel in said Town is the following entry, viz:—
MARRIED A. D. one thousand eight  Seven hundred and Eighty nine on the Eight day of November of David Mullenforce and Sarah Couson both of Rochester
I, Ebenezer Mathes Clerk of said Town of Rochester depose and say that the foregoing is a true copy of the Record, with the exception of the date which is expressed on the Records in fair legible figures, as follows, viz:—
MARRIED, A. D. 18 November 8th  89  David Mullenforce of - and Sarah Couson of both of Rochester
Ebenezer Mathes
Town Clerk of Rochester
I, Ebenezer Mathes above named depose and say that I hold the office of Town Clerk in the Town aforesaid, and that the above is a true Extract from the Records of said Town, with the exception aforesaid as certified by me
Ebenezer Mathes
Town Clerk of Rochester
STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE.
STRAFFORD ss. April 19 th 1855
Subscribed and sworn to by the above before me
James B Chapleigh
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE.

We the Subscribers residents of Minton in the County of Staffordshire and State of New Hampshire agree among them Sists agree on oath certify that David Walling- ford deceased and referred to in the Declaration of Sarah Wallingford for Bony lease before James B Shopleigh Esquire and at the 17th day of March last past was personally known to us as the Husband of the said Sarah. That they lived together in one immediate neighborhood as Husband for a long time and Wife, and until the death of the said David, which occurred at said Minton in the month of January AD 1846 That we are still acquainted with the said Sarah who is still living in said Minton and is a Widow and the Identical Sarah Wallingford named and referred to above That we have no interest in the result of her claim above alluded to
John Scates
William Palmer
State of New Hampshire County of Stafford SS
Subscribed and sworn to this 19th day of April 1855- before me and I certify that the Affiants are known to me as men of truth and veracity
James B Shopleigh Justice of the Peace

No 15346
Sarah Wallingford widow of David N. H.
Act July 7. 1838.
James B. Shapleigh Somersworth N.H.

State of New Hampshire Secretary of State's Office.
I do hereby certify That from an examination of the Books and Documents relating to Military Services in the war of the Revolution, which remain in this office, it appears that the name of David Wallingford is borne upon "A muster & Pay Roll of the officers and soldiers raised mustered & paid by Stephen Eves in the second Regiment in the State of New Hampshire to join the Continental Army in New York by order dated 16 day of Septem r 1776" William Mc Duffee Captain, with an allowance for "advance wages bounty" of £6; Billeting £2. 13. 4; Sum Total £8. 13. 4
And upon a "Pay Roll of John Goff's Company of militia in Captain Nichols's Regiment and Gen. Stark's Brigade raised & marched to reinforce the Northern Army July 20 th . 1777" is borne the name of David Wallingford as S t . - Time of discharge. Sept. 28; Time in service 2 months 9 days.

And upon an "Account of Rations due to the several officers in Colo. Moses Nichol's Regiment of New Hampshire Militia in Gen. Stark's Brigade from 18th, July to the 27 September 1777" is borne the name of David Wallingford as Lieut. & No. Rations pr. day 2 ; No. of days, 71 ; No. of rations 142 ; No. of rations received 49 ; No. of rations due 93 ; Rate 8 d ; Amount £3. 2 —
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the State this 22 d day of March 1855.
John L. Hadley, Secretary of State

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the acts of Congress passed July 7 th AD 1838 and March 3 rd AD 1843 and June 17 th AD 1844 and February 2 nd AD 1848 State of New Hampshire } County of Strafford } ss
On this third  third day of March  April AD One Thousand Eight hundred and fifty five Personally appeared before J. H. Eddy Justice of the Court of Common Pleas in and for said County Sarah Wallingford a resident of Milton in the County of Strafford and State of New Hampshire aged eighty three years who being first duly sworn according to law cloth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the acts of Congress passed July 7 th 1838 - March 3 rd 1843 - June 17 th 1844 and February 2 nd 1848. That she is the Widow of David Wallingford who was a Private in Capt William McDuffes Company raised Mustered and paid by Col Stephen Eobenz in the 2 nd Reg t in the State of New Hampshire to join the Continental Army in New York her order dated the 16 th day Sep- tember 1776 and since four months and was honourably discharged. Also was 2 nd Lieutenant in Capt John Gosses Company of Militia left Nicholas Treft and Genl Charles Bangs raised and Mustered to reinforce the Northern Army July 20 th 1777 and was honourably discharged the 28 th day September 1777 time in Service two months and nine days. She further declares that she was married to the said David Wallingford in Rochester in said State and County on the Eighth day of November AD 1790 by one Joseph Hawn a Minister of the Gospel. That her

Husband the aforesaid David Wallingford died on the eighteenth day of January A.D. 1816. That she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service, but the marriage took place previous to the first day of January One Thousand Seven Hundred and ninety four viz. At the time above stated. She further Swears that she is now a Widow and that she has never married since the death of the aforesaid David Wallingford and that she has never before made any application for a Pension
Sarah Wallingford
Witness James B. Shopleigh
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written before me
Jas. H. Edgely } Justice Court Common Pleas
I hereby certify that the above named Sarah Wallingford is unable to appear in open court by reason of old age and bodily infirmities
Jas. H. Edgely } Justice Court Common Pleas

We the subscribers residents of Milton in the County of Staffordshire State of Nottinghamshire say & more than sixty years on Oath certify that David Walling- ford named and referred to in the Declaration of Sarah Wallingford for Pension and herunts annexed, was known to us as the Husband of the said Sarah That they lived together as Husband & Wife in our immediate neighborhood for a long time before, and until the death of the said David which occurred at said Milton in the month of January AD 1816. That we visited him in his last sickness and attended his funeral, and that in his lifetime he was among our most intimate acquaintance That ever since his death until the present time, we have been acquainted with his widow the said Sarah Wallingford and know her to be the Identical Widow of the said David and that she is now a Widow to the Identical Sarah Wallingford above named That we have no interest whatever in the result of her Claim for Pension
Daniel G Dore
William Palmer
John Scates
State of Nottinghamshire County of Staffordshire ss
Personally appeared before me on this 19th day of June AD 1855.
The above named Daniel G. Dore, William Palmer and John Scates all known to me as persons of truth

And verily and subscribe and make oath to the truth of the foregoing Affidavit.
James B. Shapleigh Justice of the Peace

State of New Hampshire.
STRAFFORD COUNTY, ss.
COURT OF PROBATE. REGISTER'S OFFICE, DOVER.
I, JOHN H. WHITE, Register of said Court, hereby certify that James B. Shapleigh is a Justice of the Peace within and for said County, duly commissioned and qualified, and was such at the time of the taking of the foregoing and annexed affidavits ; that his commission is dated July 1.  st A. D. 1853, and will expire in five years from that date ; that the signatures purporting to be his on the foregoing and annexed papers are true and genuine ; that all his official acts, as such, are entitled to full faith and credit, and that the aforesaid Court of Probate is a Court of Record.
In testimony whereof I have hereto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court, this Seventh day of July
A. D. 1855,
John H. White , { Register of Probate for said County of Strafford.
new witness lines.

Acts of July 14, 1862, and March 3, 1873.
11.082.
P. O.
Sarah Wallingford
Service: _____
REJECTED
Enlisted: _____, 18
Discharged: _____, 18
Application filed: _____, 18
Alleges: _____
Re-enlisted: _____
Attorney: _____
P. O. _____
_____ Recognized. _____ Contract.

5 17.890
5 Ver Aus

No 15346
Sarah Wallington widow of David N. H.
J. B. Shapleigh Sept 1/55 Les rem Sept. 13/55
Rejected files
11082
Act July 7. 1838
Reg 3 rd m th 55-118576

Sarah Wallingford
S
Asyntine Merrill Corner of Pension Newburyton St.
FREE

Somersworth NH Sept 7 th 1835
Dear Sir
Your letter of 3 rd inst. relative to the Application of David Wallgren is received
Will you please inform me how much Service is Allowed David Wallgren under Capt Evans & also how much under Capt Goss
Respectfully
Your Obl Servt Cass B. Chapleigh
Hon J Minor Secy of Pension Washington D.C.

Summerville VA Aug 24 th 1855
Dear Sir
Enclosed please find Declaration of Sarah Willingford for Pension with accompanying Evidence Will you give it your consideration and answer me at your convenience
Very Respectfully
Your Obl Servt
Chas B. Shapleigh
Wm I Minor Comm r of Pension Washington D.C.

I John Scates of Milton in the county of Strafford and State of New Hampshire aged 82 years on oath declare that David Wallingford named & referred to in the Declaration of Sarah Wallingford for Bounty land and dated March 17 th 1855, was always among my most intimate acquaintance. That I always understood from him, & others, that he was a Revolutionary Soldier, and have heard him relate circumstances that occurred while he was in the service That I have no doubt whatever that he is the identical David Wallingford named & referred to in the Certificate of the Secretary of the State of New Hampshire and dated March 22 1855 and which was attested to my Affirmation of June 18 1855 as to the identity of the said David & Sarah Wallingford in support of her claim for Pension. That I have always lived in Milton aforesaid from my Childhood and within three miles of the residence of the said David Wallingford. And have no interest whatever in the result of the said Sarah's claim for Bounty land
John Scates
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 22 nd day of February A.D. 1856
James B. Shepley Justice of the Peace

Somerville MA Feb 25 th 1856
Dear Sir
Enclosed I send you Additional evidence in support of Sarah Wallingford's claim for Bount Land Hope it will be satisfactory - Please give in your recommendation and answer me
Very Respectful
Your Ob t Serv t Isaac B. Chaplin
Genl Pellino Comm r of Pensions Washington D.C.