Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 16795, Luke Woodbury, N.H.

SERVICE
NUMBER
N.H.
Woodbury Luke Elizabeth
W. 16795
CONTENTS

11.094 R New Hampshire
Luke Woodbury Gentleman of Salem — in the state of N. Hampshire who was an Ensign in the regiment commanded by Colonel Hales — of the N. Hampshire line, for the term of Three Years —
Inscribed on the Roll of New Hampshire at the rate of Twenty Dollars per month, to commence on the 15 th of May 1818 —
Certificate of Pension issued the 25 th of May 1819 and sent to Samuel Bell Esq r Judge Rochester. N. Hampshire
Arrears to 4th of March 1819 — 10 m th  \frac{24}{31} — 213:54
Semi-ann. all'ce ending 4 th Sept r . 1819 — 120 8
333:54
\frac{120}{26.66}
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }

Letter to Elisha Merrill Concord N.H. Jan 20 - 1851
1888
Portsmouth N.H. Elizabeth Woodburn widow of Suke Woodbury
who was a pensioner under the Act of 1818 and who died on the 6 March 1827 of Rockingham Co. N.H. who was a Lieut in the Co. F - commanded by Captain _____ of the Regt commanded by Col Hale in the N.H. line for 2 years
Inscribed on the Roll of Portsmouth N.H. at the rate of 320 Dollars — Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 22 nd day of Feb y . 1839 and Lieut  Horn , O. Cushman Ho of Reps.
Arrears to the 4th of Sept 1838 $ 800.00 Semi-annual allowance ending 4th Nov 39 $ 160.00
$ 960.00
{ Act July 7, } 1838. }
Recorded by M. M. Addison Clerk, Vol. 15 th Page 42

Mike Woodburn
Ensign
Col Halia Regiment New Hampshire
1778. 3 years
In Roll p. 18
Due per 771.80
not on roll
Admitted

STATE OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE.
Rockingham ss.)
ON this fifteenth day of May 1818, before me the subscriber, one of the Judges of the Superior Court of Judicature of the State of New Hampshire. personally appears Luke Woodbury aged _____ years, resident in
Salem in the said State, who being by me first duly sworn according to law, doth, on his oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the provision made by the late act of Congress, entitled "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the revolutionary war:" That he the said Luke Woodbury  enlisted in on the 29th day of May 1778 was appointed and the State of commissioned an ensign in the Regiment  company commanded by Captain Col. Hale of the New- Hampshire Line on the Continental establishment ; that he continued to serve in the said corps, or in the service of the United States, until the 17th day of April 1781. , when he was discharged from service in
State of _____ ; that he was in the battles of _____ and
that he is in reduced circumstances, and stands in need of the assistance of his country for support ; and that he has no other evidence now in his power of his said services. excepting the two commissions accompanying this declaration Sworn to and declared before me, the day and year aforesaid.
Samuel Bell Ap l Jus: of the Sup. Court of New Hampshire
I, Samuel Bell Judge of the Superior Court of Judicature of the State of New Hampshire as aforesaid, do certify, that it appears to my satisfaction, that the said Luke Woodbury for nine months at one time on the Continental establishment did serve in the revolutionary war, as stated in the preceding declaration, against the com- and that he is in reduced circumstances and stands in need of the assistance of his country for support enemy ; and I now transmit the proceedings and testimony taken and had before me, to the Secretary for the Department of War, pursuant to the directions of the aforementioned act of Congress.
May 15th 1818.
Samuel Bell Ap l Jus: of the Sup. Court of New Hampshire

Elizabeth Woodbury's 2059 Declaration Und of Luke W Mar 1782 due 1827 Ad 7 Feb 1895 Lent 27 $320 per ann
a ade p 18 Feb Recd Lent Jan '77
Ha S Burkman HR

State of New Hampshire } Rockingham ss. }
On This twentieth day of September in the year of our Lord one Thousand eight hundred and thirty eight personally appeared before the the Subscriber a Judge of the Court Bradley Bartlett, one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas, in and for the County of Rockingham in said State of New Hampshire. Elisabeth Woodbury, Resident of Salem in the County of Rockingham and State of New Hampshire, aged seventy eight 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 Luke Woodbury late of said Salem deceased who was a Lieutenant or Ensign in the Army of the Revolutionary War. That to the best of her knowledge and belief he served in the Army about six years. That he enlisted into the Army in the Spring of the year 1775, and was in the Battle of Bunker Hill, and remained in the Army and served in different Campaigns until the year 1781. That at the time he entered the service he resided in said Salem. That he was inscribed on the Pension List Roll of the New Hampshire Agency, at twenty dollars per month and drew two or more payments, under the Act of Congress of 1818 granting pensions, but on account of his circumstances was suspended by the act of Congress, or the regulations of the War Department in 1820. That the last drawing of his pension was up to the fourth day of March 1820. That were he living he would be entitled to receive a pension under the act of Congress passed 1832. granting pensions. That she expects his commission, and discharge, and whatever evidence upon which he was pensioned, is deposited in the Pension Office at the War Department.
She further declares, That her Maiden name was Elisabeth Kemp. That she was married to the said Luke Woodbury

on the eleventh day of March in the year nineteen hundred and eighty two by the Rev. Samuel Fletcher and that her husband the aforesaid Luke Woodbury died at said Salem on the sixth day of March in the year eighteen hundred and twenty seven. That she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service, but the marriage took place previous to the first of January nineteen hundred and ninety four. It is at the time above stated that she has not been intermarried since the death of the said Luke Woodbury her late husband, but still remains his widow.
Elizabeth her X Woodbury mark.
Sworn and Subscribed the day and year first above written before me
Bradbury Bartlett.
Rockingham G. I certify that the above named Elizabeth Woodbury is unable to attend Court on account of age and debility and that she sustains a good Moral character and is entitled to full credit.
Bradbury Bartlett one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas for said County —

State of New Hampshire
Rockingham ss
I, Ira B. Hitt Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas, within and for said County, hereby certify that the Hon Bradbury Bartlett who has subscribed the foregoing certificates is one of the Judges of said Court, that the foregoing signatures purporting to be his is genuine, and in his own proper hand writing, and that the foregoing contains the original proceedings before him in the matter of the application of Elizabeth Woodbury for a Pension —
In Testimony Whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said Court this twenty fourth day of September Anno Domini 1838.
I. B. Hitt Clerk

Isaac Kellie's Depositors

I Isaiah Kelly of Salem in the County of Rockingham and State of New Hampshire do hereby certify that I have examined the records of said Town of Salem and find the following - "Luke Woodbury and Elizabeth Kemp was married by the Rev Samuel Fletcher" - which is a true copy of the record with the exception of the date which is expressed on the record in four legible figures as follows "March 11. 1782"
I Isaiah Kelly above named depose and say that I hold the office of Town Clerk in the County Town and State aforesaid and that the above is a true extract from the records of said town with the exception above named as certified by me
Isaiah Kelly } Town Clerk of said Salem
State of New Hampshire
Rockingham ss. August 18. 1838. Sworn to
Before me
John Woodbury Justice of the Peace
State of New Hampshire
Rockingham ss. August 18. 1838. I hereby certify that the above named Isaiah Kelly is Town Clerk of said Town of Salem, and that he is a credible respectable witness.
John Woodbury Justice of the Peace

I Elisha Woodbury of Salem in the County of Rockingham and State of New Hampshire, aged seventy six years, before and testify. That I am personally acquainted with Elizabeth Woodbury, widow of Lieut. Luke Woodbury late of said Salem deceased. That the said Luke Woodbury has been dead several years, and that the said Elizabeth Woodbury has not been married since the death of the said Luke Woodbury but still remains his widow. That they were not married at the time he left the service in Army of the Revolutionary War, but that they were married prior to the year 1794. That in the year 1775 immediately after Battle at Lexington the said Luke Woodbury enlisted into the Army of the Revolution and served with me eight months in the vicinity of Boston in the State of Massachusetts, in Capt. Elisha Woodbury's Company, Col. Stark's Regiment in the New-Hampshire Line. That he was in the Battle of Bunker Hill. That at the expiration of the eight months service, he went with me to Canada, and served one year in that vicinity, in the same Company, Regiment and Line. That at the expiration of the year I returned home and left him in the Army. Elisha Woodbury
State of New Hampshire
Rockingham ss - Subscribed and sworn to this nineteenth day of August A. D. 1838 -
Before me
John Woodbury Justice. Pease
State of New Hampshire
Rockingham ss - August 17 th 1838 - I hereby certify that the above named Elisha Woodbury is a credible Respectable Witness.
John Woodbury Justice. Pease

Bliss & Woodbury's Deposition
Rockingham ss State of New Hampshire
I Ira B. Nott clerk of the Court of Common Pleas within and for said county hereby certify that the Hon John Wood bury who has subscribed the within and annexed certificates & affidavits is a justice of the Peace, and that the signatures thereto purporting to be his are genuine
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of said Court this twenty fourth day of September Anno Domini 1838
I. B. Nott Clerk

Israel Woodbury's disposition
23 April 1877, and went to Ticonderoga

I Israel Woodbury of Salem in the County of Rockingham and State of New Hampshire aged seventy eight years. depose and testify that I am personally acquainted with Elizabeth Woodbury of said Salem, widow of Lvt. Luke Woodbury late of said Salem deceased. That I was acquainted with the said Elizabeth previous to her marriage with the said Luke Woodbury, That they were not married until after he left the service in the Army of the Revolution. That they were married previous to the year 1794. That to the best of my recollection they were married in the year 1782. That the said Luke Woodbury has been dead ten or eleven years, and that the said Elizabeth has not been married since the death of the said Luke Woodbury her late husband, but still remains his widow. That the said Luke Woodbury was a Lieutenant in the Army of the Revolution, That he served in the Revolutionary Army from the year 1775 to the year 1781 about six years. That he served eight months in the vicinity of Boston in the State of Massachusetts in the year 1775, and was at the battle of Bunker Hill. That he served said eight months in Capt. Elisha Woodbury's Company, Col. Stark's Regiment in the New-Hampshire Line. That he served in the years seven in the same company, Regiment and Line and went to Canada. That after the expiration of the years seven he was commissioned and served in Capt. Caleb Robinson's Company Col. Matthew Hale's Regiment in the New Hampshire Line. That he remained in the service until the year 1781. That he resided in said Salem at the time he entered into the Army and has resided there since he left the Army until his death-
Israel Woodbury
State of New Hampshire Rockingham ss. August 13 th 1838. Then personally appeared the above named Israel Woodbury and made solemn oath that the foregoing deposition by him subscribed is true. Before me
John Woodbury Justice. Peace
State of New Hampshire Rockingham ss. August 13 th 1838. I hereby certify that I am personally acquainted with the above named Israel Woodbury and that he is a credible witness.
John Woodbury Justice Peace

Daniel Woodhull's Deposition
[Faint, mirrored handwritten text, likely bleed-through from the reverse side of the page]

I David Woodbury of Salem in the County of Rockingham and State of New Hampshire aged forty two years, depose and testify. That I was personally acquainted with Lieut. Luke Woodbury late of said Salem deceased. That he died in the month of March 1827. That the day of the month I do not recollect. That I am personally acquainted with Elizabeth Woodbury his widow. That she has not been married since his death, but still remains his widow. David Woodbury
State of New Hampshire
Rockingham ss. August 20 th 1838. Subscribed and sworn to Before me John Woodbury Justin Pease
State of New Hampshire.
Rockingham ss. August 20 th 1838. I hereby certify that the above named David Woodbury is a credible. Respectable Witness. John Woodbury Justin. Pease

STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE.
Secretary of State's Office.
I, JOHN L. HADLEY, Secretary of State aforesaid, do hereby certify, that Asa Fowler is an acting Justice of the Peace in and for the County of Merrimack duly commissioned and qualified, and duly authorized by the Laws of said State to administer Oaths, take the acknowledgment of Deeds, &c. His Commission was dated on the fifteenth day of May 1846 and will expire on the fifteenth day of May 1851
Given under my hand and the Seal of the State,
this sixth day of September 1850
John L. Hadley Secretary of State.

Ensign Luke Woodbury  Dr
Contra
Cr
  paid by the continent in 1777 39. 3. 4 Engaged   ditto in 1778 - £ 16. 1/8 ditto in 1779 £ 4. 16. 20 17 8 Nov. 8. 1776   Balance of bloatning due by Leigh 32 11 10   Average Room &c 6 12 -   1781 Feby 7 Gave him a certificate 171. 11. 10   £ 270 16 8   1780 Sundrys due Maj Baps £ 16. 10. 6 Resigned   Paid by capt. Carr 1. 18. - April 19. 1781   1784 Apr. 9 Gave capt. Allen a certificate 77. 11. 6 96 - -     Paid by Blanchard of £ 13. 12. 4   1781 Sundrys due by Jewett £ 6. 2. 8   ditto board of War 6. 16. 0   Gave him capt. Allen a certificate 2. 10. 4 29. 1 4 
  Promoted to Lieut Sept 20 th 1777.   By 8 2/3 Months @ £ 6-   3 1/3 do @ 8. 2. 4   By 12 Months in 1778 - 96. 10   By 12 ditto - 1779 - 95. -   270. 16. 8.   By 12 Months in 1780 96. - -     By 3 Months & 19 Days in 1781 29. 1 4 
State of New Hampshire Secretary of State's Office I do hereby certify, That the foregoing is a true copy of the original now in this office.
Given under my hand and the Seal of the State, this 5 th day of August, A.D. 1847. Thomas P. Treadwell Secretary of State

Eleah Morrill Comstock N.H. Attorney.

State of New Hampshire.
County of Strafford ss. On this 29th day of August A.D. 1850, personally appeared before me, Asa Fowler, a Justice of the Peace for said county, Washington Woodbury, a resident of Concord in said county and State, aged forty six years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth, on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the arrears of pension due to the children of Luke Woodbury and Elizabeth Woodbury, formerly of Salem in the county of Rockingham in said State, both deceased, in the rights of said Luke Woodbury and Elizabeth Woodbury.
That the said Washington Woodbury, Nathaniel Woodbury and Sally Wesley, formerly Sally Woodbury are the only surviving children of the said Luke Woodbury and Elizabeth Woodbury; that said Luke Woodbury was an ensign and lieutenant in the New Hampshire Continental line for the term of four years three months and nineteen days, as appears by the annexed copy from the office of the Secretary of State in New Hampshire. That said Luke Woodbury received a pension under the act of 1818 for his services as ensign, but was struck from the pension roll under a subsequent act by reason of his possession of property, and never again placed thereon. That said Luke Woodbury died on or about the twelfth day of March A.D. 1827; that after his death, the said Elizabeth was placed on the pension list as the widow of said Luke Woodbury, and continued thereon until her death on or about the — day of January A.D. 1842; that in the belief of said Washington Woodbury, the said Luke Woodbury and Elizabeth Woodbury were severally entitled to a pension for the services of said Luke Wood-

bury as a lieutenant instead of as an ensign, and that said Luke Woodbury was also entitled to a pension under the act of May 15, 1828 which he never received. He therefore asks that the arrears of pension to said Luke Woodbury and Elizabeth Woodbury may be granted and paid to their surviving children, or whoever may be legally entitled to receive the same.
For the exact period of the deaths of said Luke Woodbury and Elizabeth Woodbury, the declarant refers to the evidence on file in the Pension Office, as he is unable to state them with certainty.
Washington Woodbury Sworn to and subscribed to on the day and year first above written
Before me,
Asa Fowler, Justice of the Peace.
I, Asa Fowler, Justice of the Peace for the county of Kennebec do certify that I am acquainted with Washington Woodbury, the aforesaid declarant, that he is a gentleman of respectable standing and entitled to full credit as a witness.
August 29, 1850,
Asa Fowler, Justice of the Peace.

State of New Hampshire
Merrimack ss It is hereby certified that satisfactory proof has been exhibited before me Horace Chase Judge of Probate for the County of Merrimack and State of New Hampshire by the affidavits of Mary G. Woodbury and Polly H. Woodbury, who are persons entitled to credit, that Washington Woodbury, Nathaniel Woodbury and Sally Wesley, formerly Sally Woodbury, now a widow, are the only surviving children of Luke Woodbury, who was at one time a pensioner, under the act of 1818 as they believe, and after his death Elizabeth Woodbury received a pension as his widow - that said Luke Woodbury died a number of years ago, and that the said Elizabeth Woodbury is now dead.
In testimony whereof I have set my hand and seal of office this fifth day of September in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty.
Horace Chase Judge of Probate

FREE
Inde Woodham Coll
Col. J. L. Edwards Genl. Pensions Washington D.C. General Burnside.
Nov 26/50

Concord New Hampshire Nov 20. 1850
Col J. H. Edwards Bureau Pensions Washington D.C.
Sir
On the 8th of September last I heard on the appropriation of the funds of the State, that Subr Woodbury for an arrangement and increase of Pensions if the War appears due them. They have been calling on me to day to ascertain the result You will be so far as favor to inform some of the claims has come to your notice and what are their prospects
Respectfully yours O. H. Smith
Eliza Merrill

Concord New Hampshire Sept 6. 1850
Col J. L. Edwards Com d Parsons Washington D.C.
Sir
I enclose the application of the heirs of Lieut. Duke Woodbury deceased Sons of Salem N.H. for the purpose of paying the amount that may be due said heirs I wish you to examine the enclosed papers and if any thing further is required give me such instructions as will enable me to procure same
Respectfully yours.
W. H. Smith
Esther Merrill

Concord New Hampshire Jan'y 13. 1858
Hon Charles H. Pease House of Represents. Washington D.C.
Dear Sir
On or about the 6 th of September last I sent an application of the heirs of the late Suke Woodbury deceased for a Pension to the Commissioner of Pensions. This was for services in the River battery war. As I have not since heard from the Pension office respecting the same I am apprehensive that the application has been lost or misplaced. I respectfully ask you to ascertain the situation the application remains in. and give me such information that will enable me to satisfy the heirs that the business is progressing
Respectfully yours P. H. Scott
Elisha Morrill

Rev WIDOW, &c.
File No. 16795-
Elizabeth Woodbury
Widow of
Luke Woodbury
Ex. Rev. War
Act: July 7 th 1838
Index:—Vol. M , Page 357
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Lieut. Woodbury of the 2 d New Hampshire Reg t is hereby at his own request dischar- ged from the service of the United States By His Excellency's Command Vernon H. Gregory Col. D.C.
Head Quarters New Hampshire
17 th April 1781.

THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA IN CONGRESS ASSEMBLED
To Luke Woodbury - Gentleman Greeting. We, Reposing especial trust and confidence in your Patriotism, Valour, Conduct and Fidelity, DO by these presents constitute and appoint you, to be an Colonel in the 2 d New Hampshire Regiment in the Army of the United States, to take rank as 2 d  Lieut. - from the 20 day of September 1777. You are therefore carefully and diligently to discharge the duty of an Colonel by doing and performing all manner of things therein belonging. And we do strictly charge and require all Officers and Soldiers, under your command, to be obedient to your orders, as Colonel And you are to observe and follow such orders and directions, from time to time, as you shall receive from this, or a future Congress of the United States, or Committee of Congress, for that purpose appointed, a Committee of the States, or Commander in chief for the time being of the Army of the United States, or any other your Superior Officer, according to the rules and discipline of War, in pursuance of the trust reposed in you. This Commission to continue in force until revoked by this, or a future Congress, the Committee of Congress before mentioned, or a Committee of the States.
Entered in the War Office and examined by Board
Attest
P. Gook
Secretary of the Board of War
Witness His Excellency John Jay Esq. President of the Congress of the United States of America, at Philadelphia the 16 th day of June 1777, and in the third year of our Independence.
John Jay

IN CONGRESS.
THE DELEGATES of the UNITED STATES of New-Hampshire, Massachusetts-Bay, Rhode-Island, Connecticut, New-York, New-Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North-Carolina, South-Carolina and Georgia, TO
Luke Woodbury Esqr.
WE, reposing especial Trust and Confidence in your Patriotism, Valour, Conduct and Fidelity, DO, by these Presents, constitute and appoint you to be an Ensign in the second New Hampshire Reg. t to take Rank from the eighth day of March 1776 twenty six the date of his original Commission. in the Army of the United States, raised for the Defence of American Liberty, and for repelling every hostile Invasion thereof. You are therefore carefully and diligently to discharge the Duty of Ensign by doing and performing all manner of Things thereunto belonging. And we do strictly charge and require all Officers and Soldiers under your Command, to be obedient to your Orders as Ensign. And you are to observe and follow such Orders and Directions from Time to Time, as you shall receive from this or a future Congress of the United States, or Committee of Congress, for that purpose appointed, or Commander in Chief, for the Time being, of the Army of the United States, or any other your superior Officer, according to the Rules and Discipline of War, in Pursuance of the Trust reposed in you. This Commission to continue in Force until revoked by this or a future Congress. DATED at
By Order of the CONGRESS,
the 29 th day of May 1778
Attest. Chas. Thomson Esqr.
Henry Laurens. PRESIDENT.