Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 21413, for Joshua Lang Huntress, New Hampshire

SERVICE
NUMBER
Navy (N.H.)
Kuntress, Joshua Lang Anna
W 21413
CONTENTS

Rep.
310.
New Hampshire. Portsmouth
Anna Huntress
widow of Joshua L. Huntress who was a Master at Arms in the U. S. Navy for 11. Months & 15 days.
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 57. Dollars 50. Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 14 th day of June 1843. and sent to
W. B. Parker Portsmouth N. H.
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book A Vol. 1. Page 17.

Benning Norrell was born in the year 1769 June 22 nd south Joshua Long Huntress was born in the year 1773 in April the 29 day
Anna Huntress wife of Joshua Huntress was born in the year 1769 May 29 th and died 1777 Jan 17
George Huntress was born in the year 1779 Aug 27 th
Elizabeth Huntress was born in the year 1781 in September the 30 Day
Elizabeth Huntress died Dec 21 st 1802
1779
Anna Huntress was born in June 15 th 1787
Joseph Remick was born in the year 1793 in February 16 Day
Joshua L Huntress died December 21 st 1802
Elizabeth Trisco Died August 25 th 1805
Daniel Huntress Died August 26 th 1807

ARTICLES of RELIGION.
XXXVII. Of the Civil Magistrates.
THE Queens Majesty hath the Chief Power in this Realm of England, and other her Dominions, unto whom the chief Government of all Estates of this Realm, whether they be Ecclesiastical or Civil, in all Causes doth appertain, and is not, nor ought to be subject to any Foreign Jurisdiction.
Where we attribute to the Queens Majesty the chief Government, by which Titles we understand the minds of some slanderous folks to be offended: we give not to our Princes the ministering either of Gods Word, or of the Sacraments, the which thing the Injunctions also lately set forth by Elizabeth our Queen, do most plainly testify: but that only Prerogative which we see to have been given always to all godly Princes in Holy Scriptures by God himself, that is, That they should rule all Estates and Degrees committed to their Charge by God, whether they be Ecclesiastical or Temporal, and restrain with the Civil sword the stubborn and evil doers.
The Bishop of Rome hath no Jurisdiction in this Realm of England.
The Laws of the Realm may punish Christian men w for heinous and grievous Offences.
It is lawful for Christian men, at the Commandme Magistrate, to wear Weapons, and serve in the Wars.
XXXVIII. Of Christian Mens Goods which are not co
THE Riches and Goods of Christians are not com touching the Right, Title, and Possession of the certain Anabaptists do falsely boast. Notwithst ndir man ought of such things as he possesseth, liberally to gi to the Poor, according to his ability.
XXXIX. Of a Christian Mans Oath.
AS we confes that vain and rash Swearing is f Christian men by our Lord Jesus Christ, and g. Apostle: So we judge that Christian Religion doth no bit, but that a man may swear, when the Magistrate re in a Cause of Faith and Charity, so it be done a to the Prophets teaching, in Justice, Judgeme Truth.
The RATIFICATION.
THIS Book of Articles before rehearsed, is again approved and allowed to be bold executed within the Realm, by the Assent and Consent of Our Sovereign Lady EL BETH, by the Grace of God, of England, France, and Ireland Queen, Defender Faith, &c. Which Articles were deliberately read, and confirmed again by the Subj of the Hand of the Archbishop and Bishops of the Upper House, and by the Subscription of the Clergy of the Nether House, in their Convocation, in the Year of our Lord, 1571.
The TABLE.
  1  Of Faith in the Holy Trinity.  21  Of the Authority of General Councils.    2  Of Christ the Son of God.  22  Of Purgatory.    3  Of his going down into Hell.  23  Of ministering in the Congregation.    4  Of his Resurrection.  24  Of speaking in the Congregation.    5  Of the Holy Ghost.  25  Of the Sacraments.    6  Of the Sufficiency of the Scripture.  26  Of the Worthiness of Ministers.    7  Of the Old Testament.  27  Of Baptism.    8  Of the Three Creeds.  28  Of the Lords Supper.    9  Of Original Sin.  29  Of the wicked which eat not the Body of    10  Of Free-will.  30  Of both Kinds.    11  Of Justification.  31  Of Christ's one Oblation.    12  Of Good Works.  32  Of the Marriage of Priests.    13  Of Works before Justification.  33  Of Excommunicate Persons.    14  Of Works of Supererogation.  34  Of the Traditions of the Church.    15  Of Christ alone without Sin.  35  Of Homilies.    16  Of Sin after Baptism.  36  Of Consecration of Ministers.    17  Of Predestination and Election.  37  Of the Civil Magistrates.    18  Of obtaining Salvation by Christ.  38  Of Christian Mens Goods.    19  Of the Church.  39  Of a Christian Man's Oath.    20  Of the Authority of the Church.   The Ratification.  

We, Anna Huntress and Anna Smith of Portsmouth in the County of Rockingham and State of New Hampshire do severally testify and say: - That the first named is the Widow and the last, the daughter of Joshua Lany Huntress, late of said Portsmouth, deceased; - That the leaf herewith annexed has this day been taken out of the Family Bible, of our late husband and father, and that the entry of the marriage of our late husband and father is in the well known (to us,) and proper hand writing of said Joshua Lany Huntress: - And I, Anna Smith also testify and say, that my Mother has remained the widow of said Huntress ever since the period of his decease, which took place on the 21 st of December 1802: -
And I Robert Smith of said Portsmouth, do testify and say, that I was married to said daughter on the thirtieth day of April 1807, and that said Anna Huntress was then the widow of said Joshua L. Huntress, and has remained his Widow ever since the last mentioned period.
to the time of a Huntress. killer
Anna
+ Huntress mark.
Anna Smith
Robert Smith

ARTICLES of RELIGION.
XXXVII. Of the Civil Magistrates.
THE Queens Majesty hath the Chief Power in this Realm of England, and other her Dominions, unto whom the chief Government of all Estates of this Realm, whether they be Ecclesiastical or Civil, in all Causes doth appertain, and is not, nor ought to be subject to any Foreign Jurisdiction.
Where we attribute to the Queens Majesty the chief Government, by which Titles we understand the minds of some slanderous folks to be offended: we give not to our Princes the ministering either of Gods Word, or of the Sacraments, the which thing the Injunctions also lately set forth by Elizabeth our Queen, do most plainly testify: but that only Prerogative which we see to have been given always to all godly Princes in Holy Scriptures, by God himself, that is, That they should rule all Estates and Degrees committed to their Charge by God, whether they be Ecclesiastical or Temporal, and restrain with the Civil Sword the stubborn and evil doers.
The Bishop of Rome hath no Jurisdiction in this Realm of England.
The Laws of the Realm may punish Christian men with Death for heinous and grievous Offences.
It is lawful for Christian men, at the Commandment of the Magistrate, to wear Weapons, and serve in the Wars.
XXXVIII. Of Christian Mens Goods which are not common.
THE Riches and Goods of Christians are not common touching the Right, Title, and Possession of the same, as certain Anabaptists do falsely boast. Notwithstanding every man ought of such things as he possesseth, liberally to give Alms to the Poor, according to his ability.
XXXIX. Of a Christian Mans Oath.
AS we confess that vain and rash Swearing is forbidden Christian men by our Lord Jesus Christ, and James his Apostle: So we judge that Christian Religion doth not prohibit, but that a man may swear, when the Magistrate requireth, in a Cause of Faith and Charity, so it be done according to the Prophets teaching, in Justice, Judgement, and Truth.
The RATIFICATION.
THIS Book of Articles before rehearsed, is again approved and allowed to be holden and executed within the Realm, by the Assent and Consent of Our Sovereign Lady ELIZABETH, by the Grace of God, of England, France, and Ireland Queen, Defender of the Faith, &c. Which Articles were deliberately read, and confirmed again by the Subscription of the Hand of the Archbishop and Bishops of the Upper House, and by the Subscription of the Clergy of the Nether House, in their Convocation, in the Year of our Lord, 1571.
The TABLE.
  1 Of Faith in the Holy Trinity.  21 Of the Authority of General Councils.    2 Of Christ the Son of God.  22 Of Purgatory.    3 Of his going down into Hell.  23 Of ministering in the Congregation.    4 Of his Resurrection.  24 Of speaking in the Congregation.    5 Of the Holy Ghost.  25 Of the Sacraments.    6 Of the Sufficiency of the Scripture.  26 Of the Worthiness of Ministers.    7 Of the Old Testament.  27 Of Baptism.    8 Of the Three Creeds.  28 Of the Lords Supper.    9 Of Original Sin.  29 Of the wicked which eat not the Body of Christ.    10 Of Free-will.  30 Of both Kinds.    11 Of Justification.  31 Of Christ's one Oblation.    12 Of Good Works.  32 Of the Marriage of Priests.    13 Of Works before Justification.  33 Of Excommunicate Persons.    14 Of Works of Supererogation.  34 Of the Traditions of the Church.    15 Of Christ alone without Sin.  35 Of Homilies.    16 Of Sin after Baptism.  36 Of Consecration of Ministers.    17 Of Predestination and Election.  37 Of the Civil Magistrates.    18 Of obtaining Salvation by Christ.  38 Of Christian Mens Goods.    19 Of the Church.  39 Of a Christian Man's Oath.    20 Of the Authority of the Church.  The Ratification,  
We, Anna Huntress and Anna Smith of Portsmouth in the County of Rockingham and State of New Hampshire do severally testify and say: - That the first named is the Widow and the last, the daughter of Joshua Lang Huntress, late of said Portsmouth, deceased; - That the leaf hereunto annexed has this day been taken out of the Family Bible, of our late husband and father, and that the entry of the marriage of our late husband and father is in the well known (to us,) and proper hand writing of said Joshua Lang Huntress: - And I, Anna Smith also testify and say, that my Mother has remained the widow of said Huntress ever since the period of his decease, which took place on the 21 st of December 1802: -
And I Robert Smith of said Portsmouth, do testify and say, that I was married to said daughter on the thirtieth day of April 1807, and that said Anna Huntress was then the widow of said Joshua L. Huntress, and has remained his Widow ever since the last mentioned period.
Witness to the Signature of Anna Huntress. John Muller
Anna Huntress Anna Smith Robert Smith

State of New Hampshire Rockingham County — } ss
Portsmouth January 4 th 1839
Then, Anna Huntress, Anna Smith and Robert Smith, personally appearing, subscribed and made oath or affirmation in due form of law, to the truth of their several Affidavits on the other side written. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my Notarial seal the day, month & year last aforesaid. —————
I also certify, that I have been well acquainted with these affiants for many years, and that they are, in my opinion, respectable persons and credible witnesses.
Wm. B. Parker, Notary Public.

State of New Hampshire Rockingham
I John Nelly Register of the Court of Probate for said County do hereby certify that William B Parker is a Notary Public for said County and that the foregoing signature purporting to be his is genuine and in his own hand writing.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of said Court of Probate this eighth day of January A.D. 1839.
John Nelly Register of Probate

4542
Anna Hantress wid of J Lang H N Hamp.
Ad July 7 1838
Marrua 1779 died 1802
Allow 11 mo 15 ds Master at arms on board ship Ranger J P Jones Commander $57.50 per ann. on roll.
J. P. Parker Portsmouth

DECLARATION,
In order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress, of the 7th July, 1838, entitled "An act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows."
STATE of New Hampshire , COUNTY of Rockingham } ss:
On this Eighth day of January — one thousand eight hundred and thirty nine , personally appeared before
The Honorable John Sullivan , Judge of the Court of Probate &c in and for said County
Anna Huntress —, a resident of Portsmouth — in the County of Rockingham , — aged Eighty Nine 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 Josiah Lang Huntress — who was a Petty Officer , namely, Master-at-Arms , on board the continental Vessel of War called the Banger , Captain John Paul Jones , on her first cruise in the Revolutionary War , which commenced at and from Portsmouth, N.H. , on or about the first of December 1777 , and ended at said Portsmouth N.H. on or about the first of December 1778 : and, of course, continued about one year.

She further declares that she was married to the said Joshua Lang  Huntress on the Seventh day of January in the year seventeen hundred and Seventy Nine ; that she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service, but the marriage took place previous to the first of January, seventeen hundred and ninety-four, viz: at the time above stated.
That her husband, the aforesaid Joshua Lang  Huntress died on the twenty first day of December  Eighteen hundred and two , and that she has remained his Widow ever since the period of his decease.
Witness
Robert Smith
Anna Huntress marks
Solemnly affirmed sworn to and subscribed, on the day and year above written, before me & that the applicant  scertified by reason of bodily infirmity is unable to appear in Court
John Sullivan Judge of Probate

State of New Hampshire Rockingham ss
I John Kelly Probate The Court of Probate for said County do hereby certify that Mr. Glen John Sullivan is Judge of said Court, that the foregoing signature purporting to be his is genuine; and that the foregoing contains the original proceedings before him in the matter of the application of Anna Thintrop for a Pension
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of said Court This Eighth day of January A D 1839
John Kelly Probate of Probate

Rev. and 1812 Wars Section.
Call's December 16, 1927
J. Tufton Mason 165 Broadway New York City.
Sir:
I have to advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim W. 21413, it appears that Joshua Lang Huntress was born April 29, 1753, place not stated.
He enlisted at Portsmouth, New Hampshire, December 1, 1777 and served until December 1, 1778 as Master at Arms on board the U. S. Ship Ranger, Captain John Paul Jones.
He married January 7, 1779 in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, Anna Morrell or Morrill. He died December 21, 1802, and she was allowed pension on her application executed January 8, 1839, While a resident of Portsmouth, New Hampshire. She was born May 29, 1749.
Their daughter, Anna, was born June 15, 1787,

and married, April 30, 1807, Robert Smith.
The following names also appear on the family record.
Benning Morrell born June 22, 1769. George Huntress " August 27, 1779. Elizabeth Huntress " September 30, 1781, died Aug. 14, 1783 Daniel Huntress " December 18, 1783, died Aug. 26, 1807 John Ball or Bull " May 16, 1784. Joseph Remcek " February 16, 1793. Elizebeth Drisco died August 25, 1805.
Relationship to the above not stated.
Owing to the very large number of similar inquiries and the lack of a clerical force available for the purpose, the Bureau is unable to make immediate reply to each inquiry, pertaining to soldiers of the Revolution.
Such information is furnished by courtesy of the Government and without fee, and letters are being answered as rapidly as possible in the order of their receipt.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.

New Hampshire
Anna Dunhefs.
widow of Joshua Lang Dunhefs, decd.
who was a pensioner under the Act of _____ and who died on the 21 st December, 1802 of Rockingham in the State of N. H. —
who was a Master at arms in the _____ commanded by Captain _____ of the _____ commanded by _____ in the U. S. Navy — Ship- Ranger, J. Paul Jones Commander for 11 Months & 15 days. as master at arms
Inscribed on the Roll of Portsmouth. —
at the rate of 57 Dollars 50 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 22 nd day of June 1839 and sent to H.B. Parker, Portsmouth, N. H. —
Arrears to the 4th of Mar: 1839 $172.50 Semi-annual allowance ending 4 Sept 28.75 $201.25
{ Act July 7, } 1838. }
Recorded by M c Lea Clerk, Book A Vol. 1 Page 42

I, William Stacy of York in the County of York and State of Maine, aged eighty years, and a pensioner under the Act of 1818 on the Rolls of the said State of Maine, testify and say: That I was a Marine on board the Ranger Capt. John Paul Jones on her first cruise in the Revolutionary War: we sailed I think for our Portsmouth N. H. on or about the 5 th or 6 th December 1777, and went to sundry places and returned to Portsmouth in November 1778, and it was just about one year when the men were discharged: — I was well acquainted with Joshua Lang Huntriss, he was Master-at-Arms on board said Ship on the above mentioned cruise; and I well knew his Widow whom I am told is now alive at Portsmouth aforesaid I resided at Portsmouth at the time said Huntriss was married sometime in the year 1779 having a Tailors trade, and being well acquainted with Huntriss on the above cruise. I knew the time of his marriage with Anna Morrill the widow aforesaid but have forgotten the precise day or month of the year 1779 in which it took place.
Witnesses
his
Wm B. Parker
William
Stacy
Stacy
Robert Smith
mark

State of Maine } County of York } ss.
York January 1 st 1839.
Then William Stacey within named, personally appearing, subscribed and made oath in due form of law to the truth of the within affidavit: — Before me: — I also certify that I have been acquainted with this Affiant for upwards of thirty years, and that he is, in my opinion a very respectable man and credible witness.
Solomon Brooks Just of the Peace
State of Maine York ss.
I Miriam H. Hobbs, Clerk of the Judicial Courts within and for the Coun- ty of York, certify that Solomon Brooks is a Justice of the Peace within and for said County of York, and that the above signature, purporting to be his, is genuine. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the Court of Common Pleas, this four- teenth day of January in the year of our Lord one thousand Eight hundred and thirty nine.
M. H. Hobbs, Clerk

J. TUFTON MASON 165 BROADWAY NEW YORK CITY
Pension Bureau Pension Building Washington D. C.
Dear Sir:
I am anxious to get the service record of my ancestor Joshua L. Huntress in the Revolutionary War as he acted as arms in a troop of War Rangers with John Paul Jones. I understand that this record is shown by the application of his widow Anne Huntress for a pension which was granted by the Pension Bureau. The Surv of the Revolution in New York wrote you in regard to this on Sept. 30 th .
I would appreciate it very much if you will give me this information and I will gladly pay any charge therefor. Very truly yours J. Tufton Mason. December 14, 1927

Sons of the Revolution
in the State of New York
Fraunces Tavern Corner Broad & Pearl Streets
New York City
Sept. 30, 1927
Pension Bureau, Washington, D. C.
Gentlemen:
May we request you to send us the Revolutionary War record of Joshua L. Huntress born in Portsmouth, N.H. on 1752 and died in Portsmouth, N.H. on Dec. 21, 1802 married Anna Huntress who was born in Portsmouth, N.H. on 1749 and died in Portsmouth, N.H. on April 17, 1847?
Very truly yours,
George P. Nichols Secretary.
. DT

Rev. and 1813 Wars Section.
December 16, 1927
George P. Nichols Fraunces Tavern Corner Broad & Pearl Sts. New York City.
Sir:
I have to advise you that J. Tufton Mason, 165 Broadway, New York City, has this day been furnished the history of the Revolutionary War pensioner Joshua Lang Huntress, and of his widow Anna (W. 21413).
This history was requested by you September 30, 1927, but owing to the large number of similar inquiries and the lack of a clerical force avail- able for the purpose, the Bureau was unable to reply to your letter at an earlier date.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
No. 21413
Washington, D. C., _____, 19_____
In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of _____ a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Dec 1775 1 yr Private John M'Kinley Col. John M'Kinley Pa.                
Battles engaged in, None stated
Residence of soldier at enlistment, at Philadelphia, Pa.
Date of application for pension, Jan 6, 1889
Residence at date of application, at Philadelphia, Pa.
Age at date of application, March 29, 1742
Remarks: has been in Apr. 29, 1763, in Pennsylvania. I have no record of his service in Revolutionary War. He was married and died Dec. 21, 1802. Daughter Maria b. June 15, 1787 m. Apr. 30, 1807 Robert Smith. It also appears that George Hunter was born Aug. 27, 1742. Elizabeth Hunter b. Sept. 30, 1787, d. Aug. 12, 1793. Daniel Hunter b. Feb. 11, 1742, d. Aug. 26, 1807. Relationship not stated.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

Apl. 19. 1905 - Hist. to Chas. N. Batchelder Portsmouth N.H.
1918 Mch. 30 Hist. to Cleveland Huntress. Letter in W. 1979, Eliza Huntress. 1927 Dec. 16 Hist. to J. Tuftae Mason & George Prichard's apprised of same cert.
Navy On board Ship Ranger
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 21413
Annie Huntress
Wid of
Joshua Huntress
at Adams River
Act: March 30 1943
Index: Vol. 8 Page 369
[Arrangement of 1870.]

CH 112
Portsmouth N. H. Mar. 31, 1905.
Commissioner of Pensions, Washington D.C.
Dear Sir:-
Anna Huntress of this city, a widow, and a Revolutionary pensioner, died here 17 Apr. 1847. Will you kindly give me such information concerning her and her husband as is to be found in the records of your office.
Yours respectfully,
Chas. H. Batchelder

Portsmouth N.H. 24 th March 1843.
Hon: J. L. Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions.
Sir:
Enclosed are the claims of
No 1 Mary, the Widow of George Hunt, 2 Polly, " " " Simeon Lord, 3 Anna, " " " William Welch, and 4 th Anna, " " " Joshua Lang Hunt. Declarations under the Act of the 3 rd inst.
On the second Tuesday of January last, I forwarded the papers of Bethia Gale formerly the Widow of Locke for a five years pension, and, on the first Tuesday of February last I also forwarded the papers of Margaret, the widow of John Gould for a similar pension, since which, I have not heard any thing from them.
I am, Sir, respectfully Your m c O b t Serv t
W m B. Parker

Signature and Notarial seal of the subscriber, which seal I also use, as my official seal as Commissioner of Deeds for the State of Maine
Wm B. Parker,
Notary public for New Hampshire and Commissioner of Deeds for the State of Maine.
United States of America
New Hampshire ss.
I, Charles W. Cutter, Clerk of the District Court of the United States for New Hampshire District,
do hereby certify that William Bennett Parker is an acting Notary public for the State of New Hampshire, duly com- missioned and qualified: - That his commission was dated on the tenth day of December 1824 and to continue "during good behaviour": - That he is also, by the appointment of the Executive of the State of Maine, a Commissioner for the State of New Hampshire, to take the acknowledgements and proof of the execution of any deed, mortgage, or other conveyance of lands, tenements, hereditaments, or other property, lying and being in this State, and of any contract, letter of Attorney, or any other

"writing under seal, to be used and recorded in this State: — "And to administer an Oath or Affirmation to any person "who shall be willing and desirous to make such oath or affirmation." That the last named commission was dated on the twenty eighth day of May 1838, and to hold " during the pleasure " of our Governor ." And that his signature before written is genuine.
Given under my hand of the seal of said Court
This eighth day of June AD 1839,
Charles Whittier Clerk

Solomon Brooks Justice of the Peace
State of Maine } ss. York County }
I Jeremiah Bradbury, Clerk of the Judicial Courts of the County and State aforesaid do hereby certify that Solomon Brooks is an acting Justice of the Peace in and for said County, duly commissioned and qualified; that his commission was dated on the fifth day of March 1834 and will expire on the fourth day of March 1841, and that his signature above above written is genuine,
Given under my hand and the Seal of the said County this eleventh day of June 1839
Jere. Bradbury Clerk

I, James H Shores, of Portsmouth, in the County of Rockingham and State of New-Hampshire, Clerk of the South Church in said Town, do hereby certify:— That I have diligently and carefully examined the Book of the records of marriages kept by the Reverend Samuel Haven, D. D. who was at that period and for many years after, the settled pastor of the Parish and Church aforesaid, for the record of the marriage of Joshua Lang Huntress with Anna Morrell, alleged to have been consummated by said Haven, on or about the seventh day of January seventeen hundred and seventy nine: And do not find said marriage upon the aforesaid records: I also certify that altho' said Haven continued to be the settled minister over the church and Parish aforesaid until the year eighteen hundred & four,
Yet there is no Book now extant to my knowledge and in my possession, which contains any records of marriages performed by him after the twenty fourth day of July seventeen hundred and seventy six (24 th July 1776) altho' very many must have been celebrated by him.
Portsmouth, N. H. January 8 th 1839.
J. H. Shores

State of New Hampshire, County of Rockingham ss Portsmouth January 8 th 1839.
Then James F Shorey, personally appearing, subscribed who made oath in due form of law, to the truth of the within Certificate, Believe me - I also certify, that this Affiant is, in my opinion, a credible and respectable witness.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my Notarial seal the day, Month & year last aforesaid.
Wm B. Parker, Notary Public.
State of New Hampshire Rockingham ss I John Kelley Register of the Court of Probate for said County do hereby certify that William B Parker is a Notary Public for said County and that the foregoing signature purporting to be his is genuine and in his own proper hand writing.
For Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of said Court this eighth day of January A.D. 1839
John Kelley Register of Probate

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Anna Huntress

DECLARATION,
In order to obtain the benefits of the Act of Congress of the 3d March, 1843, granting pensions for one year to certain widows who have received pensions under the act of July 7, 1838.
State of New Hampshire, ss.
On this Twenty second day of May A. D. 1843 personally appeared before me WILLIAM BENNETT PARKER, a Justice of the Peace  Notary Public in and for the per-  State of New Hampshire  County of Rockingham ^ ^ ^ ^ Anna Huntress a resident of Portsmouth in the County of Rockingham aged Ninety three years, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth, on her oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed on the 3d March, 1843, granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary war.
That she is the widow of Joshua Lang Huntress who was a Master at Arms in the Navy of the Revolution and served in the Vessel of War, called the Ranger, under the command of Captain John Paul Jones, and that the cruise commenced in December 1777 and ended in November 1778 and she begs leave to refer to her declaration made before the Probate Court for said County on the second Tuesday of January 1839 for whose services she received a Pension Certificate for $57.50 per annum payable by the Agent at Portsmouth N.H.
She further declares that she is still a widow.
Witnesses Wm B. Parker Anna Smith
her Anna X Huntress mark
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written, before me:—I also certify, that this declarant is personally known to me. Wm. B. Parker, Justice of the Peace.

District of New Hampshire, ss:
I John Lord Hays, Clerk of the Courts of the United States for the district aforesaid, do hereby Certify:— That William B. Parker is a Justice of the Peace, for the County of Rockingham within the said district:— And that the foregoing signature, purporting to be his, is genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and caused the seal of the District Court of the United States to be hereunto affixed, this Twenty second day of May, in the year of Our Lord One thousand eight hundred and forty three.
John L. Hays