Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 24,892, for Timothy Saunders, Massachusetts

SERVICE
NUMBER
Mass
Saunders, Timothy Sargent, Mary (Former widow)
N. 24892
CONTENTS

9220 Name _____
Mary Sargent dec d formerly widow of Timothy Saunders who was a Private in the Revolution
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 20 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on, the 4th day of March, 1843. Ending 13. June 1844.
Certificate of Pension issued the 27. day of May '52 and sent to Hon. J. C. Appleton H. of Rep s .
[Acts of March 3, 1843, & June 17, 1844.]
Recorded in Book 4. Vol. 2 Page 9

N. Pownal, Maine Oct 17 th , 1851.
To The Commissioner of Pension, City of Washington.
I respectfully represent, that as the attorney, in the claim, on account of the Revolutionary service of Timothy Dargan, husband of Mary Dargan, his former widow I have to say in behalf of the claimants, James Dargan & Samuel Dargan their only survi- ving children, that all the knowledge, that I have received in the said case, I received of the claimant James Dargan, by letter only. — Also, that they are entire strangers to me not have ever seen, or conversed with them, but in my belief, their claim is well substantiated, and I hope in as much as I have tried to satisfy the department by sending the letters of answers to me, in the case, which show some facts necessary, that the board will overlook all irregularity in the affidavits, or testimony, on account of my not being present to advise them to put it in due form. — but I think all the facts are fully shown in the case & hope that I shall not be troubled, by a further request to get additional testimony.

This late day, especially in such a small claim.
I also, respectfully represent, that the said claim, will be collected, with the least expense provided it can be paid at Portsmouth N.H.
Please give this claim an examination at the earliest conveniency, by its turn, as though the agent was personally present.
Respectfully &c
W m Waterhouse Attorney & agent in this case. At North Pawtucket Maine

Revolutionary claim. Declaration for the benefit of the act of Congress passed July 7 th , 1838, March 3 d 1843, and June 17 th , 1844.
State of New Hampshire.
Hillsborough County S.S.
On the 8 th day of October in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty one personally appeared before me Wm. C. Clarke
Judge of the Court of Probate within and for the said County of Hillsborough the same being a Court of Record, in open Court James Saunders a resident of the Town of Weare in said County & State, aged 62 years who being duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration for himself, and in behalf of Samuel Saunders both children and the only surviving children of Mary Sargent for- mer widow of Timothy Saunders, late of Haver- hill Mass. deceased, in order to obtain the benefit of the act of July 7 th 1838, March 3 d 1843, & June 17 th 1844. That the said Timothy Saunders in his belief - and by report which has now been disputed was a soldier in the war of our Revolution, as a private, in Capt Joshua Frown's company in 1776, six months. Also under Capt Joseph Cator's command 4 months, in 1777, and under the command of Capt Fales over a period of 27 days at Redoubt. — This Applicant believes that his father was brought up in Newbury, over

For further proof, of said Saunders Revolutionary service, the Pension department, is respectfully referred to the certificate of the Secretary of the State of Mass. and also for further proof of said claim, to the Revolutionary documents in the Pension department of 1776, 1777, & 1779, and in aid of all, the department is respectfully referred to all the accompanying papers in the case. — And further, that in the said James Saunders, and Samuel Saunders, are all the surviving children of Mary Sargent, former widow of Timothy Saunders, the soldier referred to. He also declares, that his father Timothy Saunders, was married to his Mother whose name before their marriage was Polly Hamaford, on, or about November 28 th 1782, as will appear by a certificate of the fact, in the case. — That his said father died in the year 1806 in Haverhill Mass. — That his said Mother after passage of time, married Elias Sargent, and that his said Mother Polly Sargent survived her last husband, and died a widow on the thirteenth day of June 1844, as will appear. Attest Wm. C. Clarke
James Saunders
State of New Hampshire County of Hillsborough S.S. — Subscribed and sworn on the day of the year first written.
before me: Wm. C. Clarke Judge of said Court of Hillsborough County.

N. B. The Register of said Court, is hereby respectfully requested, to make his certificate on this page, certifying to the foregoing proceedings, and to the genuineness of the signature of the Judge of said Court, - And also to set the seal of said Court, to this said certificate, -
I Lemuel N. Patten Register of the Court of the Court do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the Court in the matter of the application of James Saunders for a pension
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of said Court in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty one
Lemuel N. Patten Register of Probate
State of New Hampshire
Hillsborough County ss I Lemuel N. Patten Register of Probate of the County of Hillsborough aforesaid hereby certify that Jesse Whitaker is an acting Justice of the Peace for said County of Hillsborough, duly authorized and commissioned and that his said Commission was dated the first day of November A.D. 1850 and will expire on the first of November A.D. 1855 In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of said Court this eighth day of October A.D. 1851
Lemuel N. Patten Registry

We George W Saunders and Ruth Saunders of Weare in the county of Hillsborough and State of New Hampshire of Lawful age depose and say that we were well acquainted with Mary Sargeant formerly Mary or otherwise Polly Saunders when a live having lived in the same family with the said Mary or Polly for the space of about six years that the said Mary died a widow on the thirteenth day of June in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred forty four and we were present at the time of said Mary Sargeant's death
Weare August 25. 1851
George W Saunders
Ruth Saunders
State of New Hampshire Hillsborough ss August 25: 1851
Then personally appeared George W Saunders and Ruth Saunders and made oath that the above deposition by them subscribe contained the truth the whole truth and nothing but the truth before me
Jesse Whitaker Justice of the Peace

To the Register of Probate, within & for the County of Hillsborough N.H.
It is respectfully requested, that your certificate be attached to this paper showing that Jesse Whitaker is an acting Justice of the Peace, — which you will be able to do after you examine his Commission. Please certify on this Page, —
The bearer of Pensions is respectfully referred to the certificate of the Register of Probate on the Street of the declaration, showing that Jesse Whitaker is an acting Justice of the Peace for the county of Hillsborough N.H., before whom the foregoing proceedings were had.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, Boston :
August 1 1851.
I 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 Department, it appears that the name of Timothy Saunders is borne on a pay roll of Capt Joshua French Col. Col. Wigglesworth's Regt. for travel from Albany, to their homes, in 1776. as a private of Newbury; no service given.
On a pay roll of Capt Joseph Eatons Col. Col. Saml. Johnson's Regt. from Co. of Essex. to reinforce Northern Army, as private, from Aug 15. 1777. Four months.
On a pay roll of Capt. Nath. Fales Col. on expedition to Penobscot, as a private from July 6. 1779. 1 mo. 27 d.

Of the Secretary at the State of Massachusetts. This is to certify that the within copy of the foregoing This application, James Danners, respectfully re- quested evidence, from the Boston, Middle & Salem Div- isions relating to military service in the American Rev- olution of his father's Revolutionary service — This application, cannot possibly state the time length, or grade of his father's military service
And I further Certify, That, before search made for evidence of said facts, the application hereto annexed was filed in this Office, in the form in which the same now appears; that the search was made by myself and my clerks alone; and that said application, and the certificate above set forth, contain all the facts and circumstances within my knowledge, pertaining to the case.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto affixed the Seal of the Commonwealth, the date above written.
Francis Pickens Secretary of the Commonwealth.

Application of James Saunders, son of Mary & Timothy Saunders for the evidence of his father's Rev- olutionary service, —
The Secretary of the State of Massachusetts. is Applicant believes that his father was of Newbury. This applicant, James Saunders, respectfully re- quests evidence, from the Books, Rolls, & documents, relating to military service in the American Rev- olution of his father's Revolutionary service — This applicant, cannot positively state the time, length, or grade of his father Timothy Saunders service, in said war of the Revolution, or his Offi- cers names, but thinks that he was at Saratoga & Still-water N. York, and also in two other expeditions. This applicant, believes, that his said father was a resident (of Haverhill Mass) in the time of said War, or that vicinity. — — — — — A thorough search, is respectfully requested, for said evidence, & a certificate of the whole facts, set forth, & forwarded to his Attorney & agent in the case, to Mr. Waterhouse at North Rowland, P. Office Maine. — — — — — James Saunders
State of New Hampshire, County of Hillsborough S.S. May 11 th 18> 1851. Signed before me Jonathan D. Gilmont — Justice July 15 th of the Peace.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts,
Secretary's Office, Boston ;
September 5. 1857.
I hereby certify that it appears from an examination of records and documents in this office relating to military services in the war of the revolution, that the regiment commanded by Col. Wigglesworth in 1776. in which Timothy Saunders served as certified Augt. 1857. - was raised by resolve of General Court passed June 25. 1776 to serve till Dec. 1. 1776 unless sooner discharged. - Col. Edward Wigglesworth was appointed to the command July 11 in place of James Brickett, promoted - the regiment appears to have marched in July & returned about Dec. 1. the warrant to pay for mileage was drawn Jany 1777.
The pay of the regiment was to commence three days before marching & to continue so as to allow them time to return home after their discharge - the pay of the Surgeon of the regiment commenced June 27. 1776.
In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto Affixed the Seal of the Commonwealth the date above written.
Abner Walker Secy of the Commonwealth

N. Pownal, P. Office, Maine, - Sept 3 d , 1851.
To the Honorable Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Boston. -
In behalf of the Revolutionary claim of Polly Sargent, deceased, former widow of Timothy Sargent a Soldier of the Revolutionary army. In 1776 as a private, under Capt. French. Also in 1777 4 months under command of Capt. Eaton, and in 1779 in Capt. Wales Company, one month & 27 days. -
James Saunders son of said Polly Sargent, former widow of said Timothy Saunders his father who served in 1776 under his commanding Officer as a private, supposed to have served a long tour in 1776 perhaps under Capt. French  French , respectfully requests said Secretary to give evidence of the length of his said fathers service in 1776. if possible, And it is also requested, that evidence of the length of said campaign, be given, and the length of said Capt. French  French service at that time, either by stating the amount of pay which he received, and also said Timothy Saunders amount of pay, received, or receipted for. - or in any way, to identify the length of his service in 1776, in order to make appear service enough to entitle to the Pension funding, or that hereafter be claimed. - James Saunders by (A. B. evidence  his is requested as) his agent, or Attorney, (soon as possible.) A. Waterhouse

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, Boston, September 5 th 1851.
W hereby C ertify. That at the date hereof William Taggart is a Justice of the Peace for the County of Essex,
in the said Commonwealth, 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 Commonwealth, the date above written.
Alma Walker Secretary of the Commonwealth.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Extract from the records of the town of Haverhill, County of Essex and Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Timothy Sanders & Polly Hannaford } of Haverhill, Married November twenty eighth Seventeen Hundred eighty two.
I hereby certify that the above is a true copy from the records, with the exception of the date, which is expressed on the records in fair, legible figures, as follows, Married Nov 28, 1782.
Attest,
A. D. Dague, Town Clerk.
Haverhill (Mass) Sep 11. 1851.
I Adeline D. Dague above named, depose and say, that I held the office of 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
A. D. Dague, Clerk of the town of Haverhill

Essex ss. September 5 th 1851 Then A. B. Jacques named in the foregoing certificates, made oath that the foregoing certificates by him subscribed are true
Before me William Faggart Justice of the Peace -

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, Boston, Septem r 5 th 1851
I  Hereby  Certify. That at the date of the annexed attestation Elisha S. Hunkins was a Justice of the Peace for the County of Essex,
in the said Commonwealth, 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 Commonwealth, the date above written.
Amasa P. Fletcher Secretary of the Commonwealth.

We the undersigned depore and say that we formerly knew Timothy Saunders of Haverhill, Essex County Mass. and that we always lived in the neighborhood where he resided, until the time of his death, which happened in the month of July in the year eighteen hundred and six, and that we never knew any other Timothy Saunders, but this one of which we now speak. after his death in eighteen hundred and six, his widow Mary Saunders (or as she was sometimes called Polly Saunders) married Elias Sargent of said Haverhill, and after process of time Elias Sargent died, and she, the said Mary was again left a widow, and further, that we never knew, nor have we any reason to believe that she ever was married again. and we further say, that the children of Timothy Saunders and Mary his wife, were four, viz. Samuel, Sally, William and James, and that Sally and William are both dead, that James is present with us at this time, and that we have reason to believe Samuel is still alive. And further your deponents say not. { Robert Hunkins Betsy Hunkins  Signed and sealed in the presence of us
Essex S.S. Ensign S. Hunkins { Haverhill 21 st Aug. 1851. Then person- Sally S. Hunkins } ally appeared the above named Robert Hunkins and Betsy Hunkins and made oath that the declarations contained in this document are true, before me Ensign S. Hunkins, Justice Peace.

The certificate of the secretary of Mass is hereby respectfully requested to be attached to this paper showing that Ensign V. Hunkins is an acting justice of the peace, & then returned to me at the Provincial Maine Sept 2 d 1858. S r Waterhouse To the Secy of Mass Boston,

Heaverhine (Mass) May 22, 1851.
Dear Sir
Yours dated the 19 th is just received, in answer I would say, that by an examination of the records - I find the marriage you refer to as follows
Timothy Sanders } of Heaverhine Polly Hannaford } Married Nov 28 th 1782.
If you wish I can send you a certified copy - duly authenticated, for which I usual receive $1.00.
I do not find recorded the death of Timothy Sanders.
Very Respectfully Yrs, A. B. Dague, Town Clerk.

Attorney in the case.
At Waterhouse address to North Pownal Maine

South Scarsdale N.Y. July 7, 1857-
Sir - In answer to yours of the 3 d inst. I would inform you that I do not know the reason why Mr. Saundus has not forwarded the Application and power of Atty as requested in your former letter. He got that letter soon after it reached the Post office here. I then advised him to get the papers prepared and forward them, which he said he would the first opportunity. He lives two miles from here, and I understand has been absent at work still farther off, so that I have scarce seen him since. I presume however he will attend to it without much further delay. I shall advise him to do so the first time I see him!
When I had written thus far Mr. Saundus came in bringing the Application with his signature added, and a power of Atty, for you to act in his behalf. I found there was a defect in the latter - the justice who made it had only signed it as one of the witnesses instead of taking the acknowledgment of it as justice of the peace. I therefore forward you the application that you may know your letter has been rec d & how things are situated. The other paper will be forwarded as soon as he has it in readiness, which he thinks will not be short of a week as he is obliged to be absent again. Perhaps it might facilitate the business some, if you would send me the substance of such a power for you to act, as you may think proper in the present case.
I have only time to add that I remain, in much haste, very respectfully,
A. Waterhouse Esq. No. Pownal, Me.
Yr Ob d Serv t James Wallau

South Weare N. H. Aug. 28. 1857—
Mr. Waterhouse—
Sir— As soon as he could leave home after the rec d of your letter of the 5 th inst, Mr. Saunders went to Haverhill Mass. and obtained one of the accompanying Affidavits— The other he procured since his return. Neither of them, I perceive, proves the that Timothy Saunders and the soldier were identical, and the present applicant says he can find no one now living by whom he can prove it. Perhaps the testimony of the Perkins', that they never knew another of the same name, in connection with what you obtain from the War Department will be sufficient.
Our Probate Courts in Hillsborough County are as follows— At Amherst, 15 miles south of here, on the first Tuesday of every Month— At Nashua, 10 miles south of Amherst, or 25 south from here, on Wednesday next after the first Tuesday of Dec. & Feb. At Francetown 8 miles west of here, on the Wednesday next following the first Tuesday of Jan., April, July & October. At Manchester, 15 East on the Wednesday next after the first Tuesday of June & September.
Like Woodbury, of Exeter There is now a vacancy in the office of Judge of Probate in this County, caused by the death, as I this moment learn, of Judge Woodbury, yesterday. Our Executive will, no doubt, make a new appointment, without delay.
Lemuel N. Patten Esq. of Amherst is the Register of Probate. The Probate Records are always kept at that place.
Be particular to always direct your letters to South Weare N. H. and charge the P. M. to so mail them. Your last was directed right on the letter, but the P. M. mailed it to Weare.
very respectfully—
A. Waterhouse Esq. No. Pownal Me
James Wallace
G. H. & R. Saunders have testified to all the facts within their knowledge, but if there are any errors or omissions in the execution of the affidavits, they will be corrected by your making it known.

N o 14.502
Mary Sargent died wife of Timothy Sargent
Me.
Act 7 July 1838.
Lot Jan 10/5-2
At Waterboro No Power Maine
The Commission is hereby respectfully requested to support this claim for payment of interest on the N o . 14.

South Mean A. H. Oct 13, 1851-
Sir -
Finding the enclosed note, after Mr. Saunders' Papers had gone by the last mail I am not certain whether this is a duplicate of one is a duplicate of one sent, or whether in the hurry of mailing I omitted to enclose one. If none was recd. the enclosed is the substance of what I intended to forward with the papers - If one accompanied them, an extra one can do no harm.
Please excuse the blunder, if it was one, and believe me to be with respect
Yrs. Obed. Servt -
A. Waterhouse Esq. No. Pownal Me.
James Wallace

No. 14.502
Mary Sargent died end of January Scudder
me.
Oct 7 Jng 1838.
let Jan 4 10/52
Si Waterhouse No Pownal Maine
The commissioner is hereby respectfully requests to report this claim for payment at Portsmouth No 11.
— Attorney & agent in this case, Si Waterhouse Oct. 17. th 1851. North Pownal Maine

South Weare N. H. Oct. 10. 1858
Sir - Mr. Saunders attended the Probate Court at Frankestown on the 8th. inst 5 and had his business attended to. The proceedings of the Court you will see on the papers now enclosed & forwarded.
The Register, I perceive, has made both of his certificates on one of the papers, instead of one on each as directed. But as the papers will be used in connection it will probably make little difference.
very respectfully
A. Waterhouse Esq - No. Pournal, Me.
James Wallace

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, Boston :
October 27. 1851.
I 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 Department, it appears that there is no evidence of any service by any person named Timothy Saunders except that contained in a certificate issued from this office Aug. 1. 1851. on application of James Saunders, Son of the Soldier. The said service was all performed from Essex Co. - The service of Capt. Joshua French in Col. Sed. Wigglesworth's Regt. was for a period of five months or more.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto affixed the Seal of the Commonwealth, the date above written.
Lucia Walker Secretary of the Commonwealth.

United States of America Maine District ss.
District Court Jany 28. 1852
Be it known that on this twenty eighth day of January A.D. 1852. it has been satisfactorily proved in Open Court, being a Court of Record, that Timothy Saunders, during his life a resident of Haverhill County of Essex in the State of Massachusetts, served as a soldier of the United States in the war of the Revolution, that he died in 1806. and left a Widow Mary Saunders, who after his death married Elias Sargent of Haverhill aforesaid and that she died June 13. A.D. 1844. a Widow leaving two and only two children surviving viz Samuel Saunders and James Saunders. by her husband Timothy Saunders.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed the Seal of said Court and subscribed by name this twenty eighth day of January A.D. Eighteen hundred and fifty two
W m T. Preble Clerk U.S.D.C. Maine

Pension Office January 10 1852
Sir: The papers in the case of Mary Sargeant dec'd, formerly widow of Timothy Saunders under the Act of 27 July 1838 have been examined & filed. The evidence of service performed by a Timothy Saunders is satisfactory so also is the date of the marriage, but it is not shewn as clearly as is desirable, that the Soldier who performed the service was the husband of Mary Sargeant. More evidence on this point must be produced. You should also shew by the Certificate of a court of record, the exact date of her death & the number & names of the Children surviving at that time.  Very Respectfully Your Oble Servt J Wilson for Commr of Pensions
Hi Watertown Esq North Pownall Maine. Hi Waterhouse

N o 92,
North Berwick, Maine, Jan'y 20 th , 1852.
To The Commissioner of Pensions,
I have now before me, Mr. Wilson's letter of objection, for the Commissioner of Pensions, under date of the 10 th inst. in the Revolutionary claim of the children of Mary Sargeant former widow of Timothy Saunders deceased. Saying, that The evidence of the service of Timothy Sam- ders is satisfactory, so also is the date of their marriage, but it is not shown as clearly as desirable, that the soldier who performed The service was the husband of Mary Sargeant, More evidence on that point must be forwarded, — You should also show (which is done as you will see by The papers in the case) by the certificate of a court of record the exact date of her death & the number, and names of her children surviving at that time, — I beg leave to say, that I forwarded the original affidavits to you, which I thought would be preferable to show the date, of the death, number, & names of her surviving children, If I can be per- mitted to prove the whole claim in any court of record I should be very happy, on account of the claimants, — but I forward the testimony as usual, Please answer, whether a claim can be allowed, provided I can show, that the claimants

have proved to the satisfaction of the United States District Court, for the District of Maine, that their claim is due according to the United States law, —
I beg leave to ask, whether I must in this, and all future cases of this class, show by a certificate of a court of record all the facts in a case, or shall I forward affidavits, for proof in the case, and forward them as usual.
I wish to receive an answer, on this point because it will save a considerable time and expense for claimants,
After affidavits is forwarded in a case and it is requested afterwards to show the same facts through a Court of Record it causes double expense, and often times the loss of the claim, Please therefore to give me your future regulations, Also forward to me the affidavit referred to in the claim in order to avoid an extra bill of expense for these poor applicants & I will comply to Mr. Wilson's letter, —
Very respectfully, &c A. Waterhouse for James Samson St. Joseph, Maine

Ho. of. Repd.
Washington Jany. 24th. 1852
Sir:
I enclose a letter of inquiry from Mr Waterhouse Esq. of North Pownal, Maine, which I ask may be returned to me with the necessary means of answering it, at the earliest convenience of your Department.
I have the honor to be
very respectfully
Your Obt. Servt.
John Appleton
James E. Heath Esq Commr. Pensions Washington

H. of Reps.
Washington Feb. 7. 1852
Sir,
I enclose additional evidence in the case of Mary Fargent, dec d ., which has been transmitted to me by Mr. M c Waterhouse of Pownal, Me. He does not doubt that this evidence will be sufficient to meet the objections mentioned in the accompanying letter from your office.
I enclosed to your office on the 25th. ult. a letter from Mr. Waterhouse concerning another case, to which I have not yet had a reply.
I have the honor to be very respect ly yrs John D. Sleeper
James L Heath Esq Comm ee Resigns

House of Reps. Washington May 25th. 1852.
Sir:
I enclose a certificate from the U. S. District Court of Maine, in the case of Mary Sargent, late widow of Timothy Saunders, which supplies the additional evidence required by your office. I have enclosed a similar certificate before at this session, but it seems to have been mislaid, & never examined; & thus the case has been delayed.
I respectfully ask that early action may now be had upon this claim, in connection with this additional evidence, now supplied for the second time.
I am,
Very respectfully yours, John Appleton
James L Heath Esqr. Commr. of Pensions Washington

Jan 27/52
John Appleton
Inj. of the Water- house rel: to case of Mary Sargeant
John Appleton A. of R. to Gundford Washington
A. L.
Free. John Appleton M. L.

Brief in the case of Mary Sargent wid Timothy Saunders. County and State of Maine act 57 July 38 V.C.
Claim, ("original," or " for increase. ")
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Recds evidence of service & marriage.
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Name and residence of Agent
Hon John Appleton, H of Reps.
Kirby Examining Clerk.

Mary Sargent dec d . formerly widow of Timothy Saunders, Maine,
Act 7 July 38 R. adv d .
1 mo period - $20. per An. to 13 June 1849, when she died (except 2 years)
Payable to Samuel Saunders & James Saunders, only surviving children.
Hon John Appleton H of Reps.

N o 14.502
Mary Sargent dec d
formerly widow of
Timothy Saunders.
Maine
Act 7 th July 1838.
As. Waterhouse. Jan'y 10-52.
Let to John Appleton April 30  May 1 1852
Let to same " 15. 1852

Name
Mary Sargent de. Form. widow of Timothy Saunders who died on the
of in the State of who was a Rev. in the commanded by Captain of the commanded by in the time for Revolution
Inscribed on the Roll of Portland at the rate of 20 Dollars. Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 27 day of May 1852 and sent to
Hon J. C. Appleton H. of K.
Arrears to the 4th of Semi-annual allowance ending
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act July 7, 1838. }
R McKee Clerk. Vol. 1 - Page 17.
Recorded by Book 2

Reg
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 24892
Mary Sargent formerly wid. of Timothy Sanders Phil. Rel. was
Act: Marh 3 rd 1843
Index:—Vol. 4 , Page 190
[Arrangement of 1870.]

United States of America Maine District ss.
District Court May 21. 1852.
Be it known that it has this day been satisfactorily proved in open court, being a court of Record, by the deposition of creditable witnesses that Mary Sargent who died at Ware in the State of New Hampshire on the 13 th of June. 1844. at the age of 99 years, was previously to her marriage with said Sargent, the widow of Timothy Saunders, who was reported to have been a soldier in the Army of the United States in the war of the revolution; and that Mary had by said Saunders four children, viz. Sally, Samuel William and James, two of whom are now surviving and only two, to wit Samuel of Danbury in New Hampshire and James of Ware in New Hampshire
That the witnesses one of whom is now eighty and the other sixty seven years of age were well acquainted with said Mary Sargent and one of them with Timothy Saunders from her infancy to the time of his death. Neither of them ever knew or heard of any other Timothy Saunders and both testify that said Timothy was beyond any doubts in their minds a revolutionary soldier and that the said Samuel Saunders and James Saunders are the only surviving children

of the said Mary Sargent.
In testimony of which I have hereto affixed the Seal of said Court and subscribed my name this twentyfirst day of May A.D. Eighteen hundred and fifty two.
W m P. Preble Jr Clerk.
U. S. District Court Maine