Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 8765, for Peter Stevens, New Hampshire

SERVICE
NUMBER _____
N. H.
Stevens, Peter Lydia
W 8765
B. L. Wt. 307-60-55-
CONTENTS

214.756. act 3 mar! / Sep 29 (55)
Sydia Stephens, da- of Peter Stephens
Prin. capt: Livingston col: Dearborn & Riley ex. H. line
Est. 1776 or 77. His: 1783.
Revolutionary war Pensioned - See former application
AD:60 Oct. 31/87 Blyton
Samuel Bancroft. Granville Licking Co Ohio.
72.429-

4.109
Ohio Cincinnati Lydia Stevens widow of Peter Stevens NH Stevens who served in the Revolution-
ary war, as a Private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 80. Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 3d February, 1853.
Certificate of Pension issued 3 rd day of May 1851 and sent to
Walter Small Columbus. Ohio,
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 3, 1853, Page 168. Vol. A
21475b
1981

BOUNTY LAND CLAIM.
State of Ohio County of Licking } ss.
On this 14 day of September A. D. 1855 personally appeared before me, Samuel Burnworth a Notary Public in and for the State of Ohio duly authorized to administer oaths within and for the County and State aforesaid,
_____ aged 70 years, a resident of _____ in the State of _____ who being duly sworn according to law, declares that she is the identical widow of _____ who was a _____ in the company commanded by Captain _____ in the Regiment of _____ commanded by _____ in the _____
that her said husband _____ at _____ on or about the _____ day of _____ A. D. _____ for the term of _____ and continued in actual service in said war for the term of _____ and was honorably discharged at
Springfield on the _____ day of _____ A. D. _____ on account of ill health as will appear by by the N. Hampshire Muster rolls.
She further states that she was married to the said _____ in _____ on the _____ day of _____ A. D. _____ by one _____ a _____ and that her name before her said marriage was _____ That her husband died at _____ on the _____ day of _____ A. D. _____ and that she is still a widow.
She further declares that she has heretofore made application for bounty land under the act approved September 28, 1850, _____ and obtained a land warrant for _____ acres, No. _____, which she has legally disposed of, and it cannot now be returned.
She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the bounty land to which she may be entitled under the "act approved March 3, 1855."
Lydia Stevens
We, Henry Fasset and Eli Pratt , residents of Licking county Ohio upon our oaths, declare that the foregoing declaration was signed and acknowledged by _____ 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.
Henry Fasset Eli Pratt
The foregoing declaration and affidavit were sworn to and subscribed before me on the day

Lydia Warren
We, Harry Fasset and Eli Pratt , residents of Licking county, Ohio , upon our oaths, declare that the foregoing declaration was signed and acknowledged by Lydia Warren 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.
Harry Fasset Eli Pratt
The foregoing declaration and affidavit were sworn to and subscribed before me on the day and year above written; and I certify that I know the affiants to be credible persons; that the claimant is the person she represents herself to be, and that I have no interest in this claim.
Samuel Berneroff Notary Public
STATE OF Ohio } ss. Licking County. }
I, M. C. Calcutt Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas  of of the county and State aforesaid, do hereby certify that Samuel Berneroff is a justice of the peace , Notary Public in and for said county, duly commissioned and qualified; that his commission was dated on the 24 day of April 1855, and will expire on the 24 day of April 1858, and that his signature above written is genuine.
Given under my hand and the seal of said county, this 25 day of September 1855
M. C. Calcutt Clerk.
Should any thing further be necessary in this case please address me at Granville Licking county, Ohio. Samuel Berneroff

Nov 1825 Settled at Treasury Compt with Mason and File # 8765 C

M c Clay's pay acct 925
1670
Revolutionary Claims.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
35 June 1829.
Peter Stevens of _____ in the county of Licking _____ in the State of Ohio _____ has applied to the Secretary of the Treasury for the benefits of the act, entitled "An act for the relief of certain surviving officers and soldiers of the Revolution," approved the 15th of May, 1828. He states that he enlisted in the Continental line of the army of the Revolution, for and during the war, and continued until its termina- tion, at which period he was a Private _____ in captain Livermore _____ 's company, in the first regiment of the New Hampshire line; and that he received a certificate for the reward of eighty dollars, provided by the resolve of the 15th of May, 1778; and further, that he was not on the 15th day of May, 1828, on the pension list of the United States, and that he has received as a pensioner since the 3d of March, 1826, nothing .
The Third Auditor is requested to report how far the several statements are corroborated by the records in his office.
By Order of the Secretary.
J. H. Dickinson.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
THIRD AUDITOR'S OFFICE,
29 th June 1829
It appears by the records in this office, that a certificate for the reward of eighty dollars has been issued to Peter Stevens _____ in the New Hampshire line
It further appears that Peter Stevens _____ is now on the pension
list of the _____ agency, and has been so since the 3 d March 1826  at the rate of  dollars per month.
W. H. Agnor And
1 29000

1670.
For the purpose of obtaining the provisions of the act for the relief of certain surviving officers and soldiers of the Army of the Revolution, approved on the 10th day of May 1828 I Peter Stearns of the County of Licking and State of Ohio, do hereby declare that I enlisted in the continental lines of the Army of the Revolution for during the War, and continued in its service until its termination; at which period I was a private in Captain Samuel Livermore's company in the first Regiment of the New Hampshire line. And I also declare, as I believe, that I was entitled to receive certificates for the reward of eighty dollars, under a resolution of Congress passed the 13th of May 1778. but do not recollect that I actually received the certificate therefor . And I further declare that I was not on the fifteenth day of May 1828 on the pension list of the United States. Witness my hand & seal this 20th day of December  "April" A.D. 1829.
Peter Stearns
Before me the subscriber a justice of the peace of said County of Licking personally appeared the above named Peter Stearns and made oath in due form to the truth of the foregoing declaration by him made.
In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 23rd day of December  April 1829.
The following alterations were made in the declaration and affidavit before being sworn to - "that" inserted over an erasure - the word December erased & "April" inserted - also figure "8" altered to a "9".
George Woerner (Seal) Justice of the peace
George Woerner J.P.

The State of Ohio Licking County ss.
Before me the subscribers a Justice of the peace of said County of Licking personally appeared this day Nathaniel  with Addams aged sixty  sixty four , and Isaiah Baumont aged seventy three, and being by me duly sworn (both of said County) did severally make oath that Peter Stevens by whom the foregoing declaration was made and subscribed, is known and generally believed to have been a soldier in the Army of the revolution in manner as therein stated. Witness my hand this 25 th day of December  April .
A.D. 1829.
George Hooper Justice of the peace (Seal)
The following alterations were before being signed to "Hester Hooper" erased & "Elijah" inserted - "December" erased and "April" inserted - "Sixty six" erased and "Seventy four" inserted.
George Hooper Justice of the peace
The State of Ohio Licking County ss.
I Amos H. Coffey Clerk of the court of common pleas of the County of Licking & State of Ohio; do certify that George Hooper asy above named, and before whom the foregoing affidavit was sworn was at the time a Justice of the peace of said County duly commissioned and authorized to a hearing in Ohio. In testimony whereof I have here to set

Seal of said county this 17 th day of June A.D. 1829 -
C. H. Cuffman

Lydia Stevens
Care of Walter Herall Columbus Ohio
Lydia Stevens

The state of Ohio Franklin County ss Harry Fasset of Johnstown Licking County Ohio Aged 59 years being first duly sworn saith that he was acquainted with Peter Stevens late of said Licking County deceased, and his wife Lydia who is now an applicant for a pension, from the year 1820 untill said Peter's death which happened in the year 1835. This affiant knew them as man and wife. Affiant knew that said Peter in his will gave a share of his property to said Lydia and that said Lydia and this affiant were ap- pointed executrix and executor of the last will of said Peter Stevens, and settled his estate. Affiant was his family physician all the times. That said Lydia is his Peter's widow. Affiant further states that he formerly lived in their family. He is no way related to them and has no interest in said Lydia's application.
Henry Fasset
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 22 d day of April 1835 And I certify that said Harry Fasset is a man of veracity
Walter Small Notary Public

The state of Ohio Franklin County ss I, Isaac Beaumont do hereby certify that not so years being first duly sworn, depose and know that the late father of Lydia Stevens was a man in good health for a person of his age the time of said Lydia's marriage to a Peter Stevens about the year 1815 in Philadelphia. He was well acquainted with said Peter Stevens until his death which happened in the year 1815. Affiant lived for more than twelve years in said Peter's & Lydia's family, and has lived within a few miles of them ever since they were married. Said Lydia is now said Peter's widow. Affiant has no interest in said Lydia's application for a pension.
Isaac Beaumont
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 22 nd day of April 1858 And I certify that said Isaac Beaumont is a man of veracity
Walter Small Notary Public

Declaration In order to obtain the benefit of the 2 d section of the act of 3 d February 1853 The State of Ohio Licking County ss. On this 21 st day of April AD 1853 personally appeared before the Court of Common Pleas of said Licking County and State of Ohio Lydia Stevens a resident of Johnstown in the County of Licking and State of Ohio, aged Sixty eight years who being first duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following de- claration in order to obtain the benefits of the pro- vision made by the act of Congress passed on the 3 d of February 1853 granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the revolutionary war, that She is the widow of Peter Stevens who was a private in Capt Daniel Livermore's Company in the first Regiment of the New Hampshire line of the revolutionary army, under Col Dearborn Sometimes she believes, said Peter Stevens (who some- times wrote his name Peter L. Stevens was a pen- sioner she thinks under the act of 1828 he was paid at the Agency at Cincinnati, For further proof she refers to the papers in his application. She further declares that she was married to the said Peter Stevens on the 12 day of March 1805. And that her said husband died on the 23 of March 1835. That she was not married to him prior to the 2 d of January 1800 but at the time above stated. She further declares that she is now a widow
Lydia Stevens
Sworn to in Open Court James Stewart Judge of said Court

The State of Ohio Sicking County Ss.
At a Court of Common Pleas within and for the County of Sicking and State of Ohio before his Honor James Stewart Judge of said Court held in Newark on the 21 st day of April A.D. 1853 Lydia Stevens personally appeared in open Court and was duly sworn to and subscribed the within affidavit, and that the signature of James Stewart is genuine, and that he is the Presiding Judge of said Court.
In Testimony whereof I William Spencer Clerk of said Court have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court at Newark this 21 st day of April A.D. 1853
Attest
William Spencer Clerk

The State of Ohio, Licking county ss. Lydia Stevens, widow of Peter Stevens deceased, of Licking county, Ohio, personally appeared before the subscriber, and being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that diligent inquiry & search have been made at the county of Luzern, State of Penn. where she was married, for a record of her marriage, but none could be found.
Lydia Stevens
Sworn to and subscribed, before me, this 15 th day of March 22 d 1854.
Samuel Baucroft Notary Public Licking County, Ohio.
At the request of Milton Marshall Esq. of Cincinnati, Ohio, I forwarded the above Affidavit, from Gnadenville, Licking County, Ohio. March 18. 1854. Sam l Baucroft.

Secretary of State's Office C.
Columbus March 29th. 1852
I William H. Smith Secretary of State of the State of Ohio, do hereby certify that Samuel Pennycraft was commissioned on the 29th day of April 1852 as a Notary Public within and for the County of Licking in the State of Ohio for the term of three years; and that on the same day Walter Smith was commissioned as a Notary Public in and for the County of Franklin in the State of Ohio, for the like term of three years.
In witness whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the Great Seal of said State at Columbus this day and year first above written.
William H. Smith Secretary of State

Columbus Ohio March 30 - 1854
Comm ee of Pensions Sir
In the application of Mrs Lydia Stevens widow of Peter Stevens for a Pension.
You will herewith find from the official certificate of the appointments of Samuel Bancroft and Walter Thrall as Notary Public.
Respectfully &c Walter Thrall

Columbus Ohio Apl 22 d 1855
Com ee of Pensions Sir
Accompanying this please find the application of Lydia Stevens for a pension
Walter Thrall

Com d of Nelson, Washington D.C.
PAID

rief in the case of Lydia Stevens, Widow of Peter Licking County and State of Ohio act 3 d Feby: 1853.
Claim, ("original," increased )
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Husband was a pensioner under the act of 15 th May, 1828.
On Witness testimony was presented at the marriage & the Witness testified to several reports of marriage & cohabitation (If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Waller Thall Esq. Columbus,
Name and residence of Agent
Ohio.
[Signature] Examining Clerk.

App d of Lydia Stevens widow of Peter S. King 985 Ohio 28 180 985
Apr 30 Solon 1853 $80.00 per An. Com: Feb 3. 1853. Ross
See pension papers under Act May 15, 1828 - No 985
Walter Thall Columbus Ohio
$80 Priz M ary
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, Pension Office, Official Business

Rev WIDOW, &c.
File No. 8765
Lydia Stevens
Wid
Peter Stevens
First Rev. War
Act: Febry 3 d  1863
Index:—Vol. 86 , Page 242
[Arrangement of 1870.]

The State of Ohio Licking County ss. Isaac Beaumont of Licking County aged 70 60 years personally appeared before me and being duly sworn says that he is brother to Lydia Stevens the appli- cant for bounty land, that he knew of the marriage of said Peter Stevens to said Lydia, in Washington, Pennsylvania about the year 1805 and of their living together until the year 1835 when he died That said Lydia is now a widow - he further states that he has mentioned in the application of said Lydia for bounty land.
Isaac Beaumont
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 14 th day of September, 1855. And I the undersigned being acquainted with know that said Isaac Beaumont is and that he is a credible person -
Sam l Bennerott Notary Public

Official business
No 3
J. Dole Esq., filing commissioner. Department of the Interior Pension Office Washington City, D. C.
706

Granville, Licking Co. Ohio. Sept. 10. 1856.
S. Gole Esq. Acting Commissioner, Department of Interior Pension office.
Sir
We have just received a land warrant for Mrs. Lydia Stevens, widow of Peter Stevens, who was a private in the Revolutionary War No. 207, for 60 Acres. We expected, if a warrant issued all it would be for 160 Acres, will please inform us, whether there been a mistake in the matter, or further it is owing to our ignorance of the law.
On the 27. of April 1855, the reception of the Application of Simeon Reed No. 102,891 for Bounty land was acknowledged, shall we know the facts of it before long.
Yours
Respectfully
Samuel Bruneroff Granville, Licking County. Ohio

214 1/2 6 Lydia Stevens
Need

Granville Licking Co. Ohio. Febr. 7. 1856.
Hon. J. Minot. Com. of Patents,
I write, respecting the application of Lydia Stevens for bounty land, No. 214.756, under the act of March 3. 1855. Peter Stevens deceased, was a private in the Revolutionary war, and on his services thereon she gets a pension. Her Pension certificate was issued, in conformity with the 2 d section of the act of Feb. 2. 1855. No. 7.109.
Now, if the testimony sent by me with Lydia Stevens application is not sufficient to give her bounty land by referring to her pension papers. I think the deficiency may be supplied
Yours Respectfully Sam. Baughman
J. Minot Com.

Pension Office 29 th Ap r . 1854.
29 th Ap. 1852. Sir, Please certify the sum to which the within manuscript or was paid, on the date of his death. Very Respectfully,
St Marks Cambridge.
1891
Francis Burt Esq. Hon. Auditor, Treasury }

John Stevens, act 15 May 1828, $80 per annum died 23 March 1835. Issue.
F. Barth Administrator

No 1393
Lydia Stevens widow of Peter. Ohio.
Set to Walter Thrall July 5. 1853 " " " " Mch. 21 st 54,
Set Heby. 3 rd 1853.

Apr 30 54
Com tee of Lensions Washington D.C. Ohio ms Rev. Stevens
ms 53

1 Rev. Thos. H. 23 rd March 35.
1 Rev. Thos. H.

Mrs. Stevens Secy of State of N.H.
214.756.

Secretary's Office, Concord N.H. March 25, 1854
Sir,
I acknowledge the receipt of yours of the 20 th . inst. relative to Peter Stevens in the war of the Revolution.
I find the name of Peter Stevens on the Rolls, but I do not find sufficient service credited in his name to entitle his heirs to bounty land.
The name of Peter Stephens is not borne upon the Rolls in this office.
Peter Stevens of Deerfield 3 d Co. is credited in Gilley's Regimental Ledger thus:
"1781
Mar. 8 th . By 9 months & 23 days w 40/ £ 19. 10. 8."
I find the name of Peter R. Stevens of Boscawen 2 d Comp. also on Gilley's Regimental Ledger.
Very respectfully Yr. Obs. Servant,
John L. Hadley Sec. of State.
Walter D. Small Esq.

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Coacere

I have just received a land Warrant Joseph Linnel, for 120 Acres of land No. 16885 - Also one for Morina Pratt, Wicwaw, for 120 Acres No. 16886. Sam: Berneroff.

Official business.
L. P. Waldo Esquire Commissioner of Pensions, Washington City D. C.