Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 19117, for James Stinson, New Hampshire

SERVICE
N.Y.
Stinson, James Garnet
NUMBER
W19117
CONTENTS

New Hampshire 1982 Concord
Janet Hinson N.H. widow of James Hinson who was a Private in the N.H. Militia On 7 mo 26 day
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 26 Dollars & 14 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 15th day of Sept. 1843 and sent to Concord N.H.
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book L Vol. 1. Page 21

(45) Vernet Stearns N. H. widow of James. 5799 act 1828
Janie 2nd son born Recd. N H militia S.

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress of the 7 th July 1838, entitled "an act granting half pay and Pensions to certain widows,"
State of New Hampshire } ss. Merrimack }
On this twenty first day of August 1838, Personally appeared before me ALBERT WHITTEMORE Justice of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the County and State aforesaid JEMIMA STINSON a resident of Dunbarton in the County and State aforesaid Aged 87 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 7 th July 1838, entitled "an act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows,"
That she is the widow of James Stinson who was a prisoner in the Army of the Revolution,
That according to her best knowledge and belief he served more than nine months in the service of the United States in New Hampshire line, that he served in Capt. George Weeks Company in Col. John Stark's Regt. in New Hampshire Line, —————
That he entered into the service under Col. Geo. Bad, the 4 th May 1775 as will more fully appear by proof hereto annexed,
She further declares that she was married to the said James Stinson on the twentieth of December A.D. 1779 at Sandown by the Rev. Mr. Danielsen,
and that her husband the aforesaid James Stinson (Died), the sixteenth day of August 1827, as will appear more fully by proof hereto annexed,
That she was not married to him (her said husband) prior to his leaving the service, but the marriage took place previous to the first day of January Seventeen hundred and ninety four, viz. at the time above stated,
She further declares that she was never afterwards married, and still remains a

That she was not married to him (her said husband) prior to his leaving the service, but the marriage took place previous to the first day of January Seventeen hundred and ninety four, viz at the time above stated. She further declares that she was never afterwards married, and still remains a widow.
Witness William Vest
Jannet Stinson
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year above written before me
Aaron Whittmore { Justice of the Court of Sessions in and for the County of Monmouth and State of New Jersey }
I certify that the above declaration was taken at the dwelling house of the above named Jannet Stinson, she being unable to appear in court from bodily infirmity, that she is a credible person whose statements are entitled to full credit.
Aaron Whittmore { Judge of the Court of Sessions in and for the County of Monmouth and State of New Jersey }

STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE.
OFFICE OF SECRETARY OF STATE.
I JOSIAH STEVENS, JR. Secretary of the State aforesaid, do hereby certify that Samuel A. Bliss is an acting Justice of the Peace in and for the county of Rockingham duly Commissioned and qualified; that his Commission was dated on the 26 th day of June 1837 and will expire on the 26 th day of June 1842 and that his signature to the annexed instrument is genuine.
Given under my hand and the Seal of said State this 10 th day of
July 1837
Josiah Stevens Jr.
Secretary of State

I Elizabeth Craige a resident of Perry in the County of Rockingham (and State of New Hampshire) Aged 87 years —
Depose and say that I was well acquainted with James Stinson (and Jannet Allison, now Jannet Stinson, wife of James Stinson) who has signed the annexed declaration, before the above M.R. in the year 1779. (and ever since until his death and Jannet Stinson, who is now a resident of Dunbarton) —
(And further testify I was at the house of Mr. Allison (father of Jannet Allison now Jannet Stinson, and saw James Stinson and Jannet Allison, lawfully joined in Marriage by the Rev. Mr. Davidson of Londonderry — the last of the month of December A.D. 1779. — annual state the day of the month) but knowing I was often absent in same month. —
Elizabeth Craige
State of N. Hampshire Rockingham July 8 1839 Then Elizabeth Craige above named personally affirmed oath that the above affidavit by her subscribed is true. I further certify that the above named Elizabeth Craige is well known to me as a person of truth and veracity —
Before me
David A. Gage Jus. Peace

STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE.
OFFICE OF SECRETARY OF STATE.
I JOSIAH STEVENS, JR. Secretary of the State aforesaid, do hereby certify that John C. Cook is an acting Justice of the Peace in and for the county of Rockingham duly Commissioned and qualified; that his Commission was dated on the 8 th day of January 1835 and will expire on the 8 th day of January 1838 and that his signature to the annexed instrument is genuine.
Given under my hand and the Seal of said State this 10 th day of
July 1835 Josiah Stevens
Secretary of State.

I Margaret Mcgregor a resident of Berwick in the County of Northumberland (and State of New Hampshire) Aged 80 years Depose (and say that) I was well acquainted with James Stinson late of Dunbarton (and Fanny Stinson, wife of James Stinson) who has signed the afore said deposition, before they were married in the year 1779 (and have been well acquainted, and known them ever since until his death, and Fanny Stinson since, who is now a resident of Dunbarton)
(and further testify that) I was at the house of Mr. Allison in Sunderland in the County (and State of New Hampshire) (Mother of Fanny Stinson) the last of December in the year 1779. (and saw)
James Stinson (and Fanny Allison, now Fanny Stinson, lawfully joined in Marriage by the Rev. Mr. Davidson of Sunderland - husband.
Margaret Mcgregor State of New Hampshire Berwick ss. 3 July 25 th 1839. Personally appeared Margaret Mcgregor, (and made oath that the above deposition by her subscribed, is true before me.)
John Clark Justice of the Peace
I certify that the above named Margaret Stinson Mcgregor is of good credit, and a credible person whose testimony can be relied upon - (and the manner of Stinson in the said line being was done before signing) John Clark Justice of the Peace

STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE.
OFFICE OF SECRETARY OF STATE.
I JOSIAH STEVENS, JR. Secretary of the State aforesaid, do hereby certify that, James Whittier is an acting Justice of the Peace in and for the county of Rockingham duly Commissioned and qualified; that his Commission was dated on the 21 st day of May 18 55 and will expire on the 21 st day of May 18 58 and that his signature to the annexed instrument is genuine.
Given under my hand and the Seal of said State this 15 th day of
July 18 55
Josiah Stevens
Secretary of State.

State of New Hampshire Merrimack } ss.
Dunbarton August 21 st 1833. I John Stinson a resident of Dunbarton in the county of Merrimack and State of said. Aged 49 years testify and say that James Stinson, late of Dunbarton and husband of Fanny Stinson, who has signed the annexed declaration Dated at Dunbarton on the 8 th day of August, 1832.
Sworn to and subscribed the day of John Stinson and year above written before me
Aaron Whittmore Justice of the Peace
I certify that the above named John Stinson is a credible person whose statements are entitled to full credit.
Aaron Whittmore Justice of the Peace

STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE.
OFFICE OF SECRETARY OF STATE.
I JOSIAH STEVENS, JR. Secretary of the State aforesaid, do hereby certify that Elizra Patten is an acting Justice of the Peace in and for the county of Merrimack duly Commissioned and qualified; that his Commission was dated on the 27 th day of December 18 52 and will expire on the 27 th day of December 18 57 and that his signature to the annexed instrument is genuine.
Given, under my hand and the Seal of said State this 10 th day of
July
18 59
Josiah Stevens Jr.
Secretary of State.

STATE OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE,
Merrimack
ss. October 10 th 1836
David Tenney
, a resident of Concord
in the County and State aforesaid, of lawful age, testify that I have known and been acquainted with
Jannet Stinson, a resident of Dunbarton, in the County and State aforesaid, and James Stinson, her husband, for many
years past, and know that the above named Jannet Stinson has never married since the death of her above named husband, and still remains a widow.
Sworn and subscribed to, the day and year above mentioned, before me.
Justice Peace.
I CERTIFY that the above named David Tenney, is a creditable person, whose statements are entitled to full credit.
Justice Peace.

STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE.
OFFICE OF SECRETARY OF STATE.
I JOSIAH STEVENS, JR. Secretary of the State aforesaid, do hereby certify that David Cutter is an acting Justice of the Peace in and for the county of Hillsborough duly Commissioned and qualified: that his Commission was dated on the 24 th day of June 18 55 and will expire on the 24 th day of June 18 58 and that his signature to the annexed instrument is genuine.
Given under my hand and the Seal of said State this 10 th day of
July 18 57 Josiah Stevens Jr.
Secretary of State.

I John Ferguson a resident of Bedford in the county of Hillsborough and State of New Hampshire — June 21 st 1833 do hereby certify the act of August 1 st 1832
Witnesseth that I enlisted into the service of the United States in the service of the U.S. 17 th Regt. for Eight Months under Capt. Geo. Wood in Col. 8 th Regt. and marched to Burnside Hill, and served with my full force of enlistment at Burnside Hill and vicinity.
And further testify that James Stenson, late of Concord, enlisted at the same time under the same officers for the same time of service, and served in same company and mustered in same month with me.
John Ferguson
Hillsborough
Sept. 20 th 1833
Personally appeared the above named John Ferguson and made oath that the above affidavit by him subscribed is true
David Cutter Justice of Peace
I hereby certify that the above named John Ferguson is a person whose statements are entitled to full credit Also that the figures 1832, in the third line from the top, were altered from 1833, and the word about was interlined before the above affidavit was sworn to
David Cutter Justice of Peace

my bill of exchange (which was paid) by John Clarke Aug 20 - Sept 1 - 1775
Warren. General Warren's Account. Original Sum of Money. Money. Time. Interest. 3.5 Amount of Principal 67.2. Do of this Interest 70. 5.10 Total bill. State Account 89. Interest 2. Total Amount. Second bill. Total Amount 3. Paid by V. Hall Oct 10 - 1775
State of Rhode Island Office of Secretary of State July 10 - 1839
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true extract from the original now on file in this office
In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed the seal of said State Jonathan Stevens Secy of State

STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE.
OFFICE OF SECRETARY OF STATE.
I JOSIAH STEVENS, JR. Secretary of the State aforesaid, do hereby certify that James Whipple is an acting Judge of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the county of Merrimack duly Commissioned and qualified, that his Commission was dated on the 5 th day of January 1853 and will expire on the 28 th day of December 1854 and that his signature to the annexed instrument is genuine.
Given under my hand and the Seal of said State this 10 th day of
July 1853 Josiah Stevens Jr.
Secretary of State.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
Bureau of Pensions,
Washington, D. C.,
In reply to your request for a statement of the military history of James M. [illegible] , 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.     May 11, 1777 8 mos. Private John [illegible] John [illegible] N. H.          
Battles engaged in,
Residence of soldier at enlistment,
Date of application for pension,
Residence at date of application,
Age at date of application,
Remarks: See [illegible] Dec [illegible] 18 [illegible]
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.

1817 New Hampshire
Sarah Stinson widow of James Stinson, late
who was a pensioner under the Act of and who died on the 6  month  1827 of the year the State of who was a private in the company commanded by Captain Stinson of the regiment commanded by in the  N.H. Militia line for 1826 .
Inscribed on the Roll of Concord the rate of 26 Dollars 44 Cents per annum to commence on the 14th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 4 day of Novr 1839  to  Mrs. Stinson Concord N.H.
Arrears to the 14th of Sept. 1839 $ 92.54 Semi-annual allowance ending 4 Mar. 40  13.22
$ 105.76 { Act July 7, } { 1838. }
Recorded by Samuel D. Dickey Clerk. Book 17 Vol. 1 Page 35

1907 Jan'y 15. History to Miss Sarah E. Stinson. c
Rev
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 19117
Jamet Stinson
Widow of
Jamet Stinson
Private Rev War
Act: March 3, 1843.
Index:—Vol. M Page 247
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Adquett Stinson widow of James Acc 1838 - at 76. Got to W. West 5 Sep '39

Hon. J. G. Edwards, Commissioner of Pensions (Washington, D.C.)

Cambridge Oct. 1. 1839. N.B.
Sir,
In answer to yours of the 5 th September last, touching the regulations of June 6 th 1839. in the case of Francis Stinson, husband of Maria Stinson, — I herewith transmit to the department the required certificate, in his case. — When examined please to return the result to me at Cambridge N.B.
I am very —
Respectfully yours —
Old Sent
Hon. J. L. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.C.
W. H. Webb 3 M rs for Church 3

Hon. J. L. Edwards Cannysian Gardens Washington D.C.

Sir,
Cameron, Va. June 23 1843.
I herewith transmit to the Department the dismission of Daniel Wilson, alias James Wilson, in a pension under the act of Congress of 3 March 1843. When examined please to return the result to me, of Colonel W. P. Gibson.
I am very
Respectfully yours
W. H. Hunt
J. L. Edwards
Act. Adj. Genl.
Commissioner of Pensions

5799 Samuel Sturges Mtd of James A W (Ad July) 1838 Marked 1717 deed 1821 Also James's hds pm. $24 44 3/4 anns.
Mr. Webb Concord N.H.

336 New York Ave. Oshkosh, Wis. Jan. 7. 1905.
Hon. V. Warner. Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir, I have made application to to the "Daughters of the American Rev." and have been personally received but the Chapter asked me to write you to verify my claim. The history of the Allison family states that James Stinson (my grandfather) was born in Dunbarton N.H. March 21. 1746. He was of Scotch descent and noted for his honesty, uprightness and his integrity. He married Janet Allison about 1782. He died April 5 1827. Mrs. Stinson survived him some sixteen years and received a pension for his Revolutionary services under Gen. John Stark who was a relation She died in Dunbarton N.H. Dec. 10. 1843. I hope you will pardon me for troubling you but can you verify my credentials!
Yours Sincerely
Sarah E. Stinson

OFFICE. JAN 17 1907 S. PENSION
W. B. ... JAN 17 1907 PENSION

2242
Janette Stinson - 1848
$26.44 per ann.
W. West Concord N.H.

State of New Hampshire.
Office of Secretary of State.
I, Josiah Henson Jr. Secretary of the State aforesaid, do hereby certify that John Henson Jr. is an acting Justice of the Peace, in and for the County of Merrimack, duly Commissioned and qualified; that his Commission was dated on the twenty fourth day of November 1837 and will expire on the twenty fourth day of November 1841, and that his signature to the annexed instrument is genuine.
Given under my hand and the seal of said State this 15 th day of June 1843.
Josiah Henson Jr. Secretary of State.

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.
On this Eighty day of June 18 43 . Personally appeared before
John Stinson a Justice of the Peace in and for the County and State aforesaid, Janett Stinson , a resident of (Dunbarton) in the County of (Hennepin Co) and State aforesaid, aged 91 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 day of March, 1843, granting pensions to Widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War.
That she is the Widow of James Stinson who was a Private during the Revolution in the New Hampshire Line
That she was a pensioner under the Act of 7th July, 1838, which she received at the rate of Twenty Six dollars & 44 cents per annum,
She further declares that she is still a Widow.
Witness my hand and seal this 8th day of June 18 43
her Janett Stinson Mark
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written, before me
I certify that the above named declarant is personally known to me, that she is a credible witness, and that her statements are entitled to full credit. John Stinson Justice of the Peace

J. C. 1
STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE.
OFFICE OF SECRETARY OF STATE.
I JOSIAH STEVENS, JR. Secretary of the State aforesaid, do hereby certify that Savil Sanders is an acting Justice of the Peace in and for the county of Rockingham duly Commissioned and qualified:
that his Commission was dated on the 24 th day of November 1834 and will expire on the 24 th day of November 1839 and that his signature to the annexed instrument is genuine.
Given under my hand and the Seal of said State this 2 day of October 1839,
Josiah Stevens Jr. Secretary of State.

State of New Hampshire
Rockingham ss Town Clerk's Office, Somersworth N.H. Septm the 28. 1839 -
I John N. Anderson of Somersworth in the County of Rockingham (are State aforesaid,) Depose and say that I hold the Office of Town Clerk of Somersworth aforesaid, -
That I have the records of said Town of Somersworth in my possession, - that I have examined the records of said Town of Somersworth and cannot find any record in said Town Books, of the Marriage of Samuel Stinson & Janet Allison, now once Stinson, widow of said Stinson, -
1st That I have held the Office of Town Clerk of Somersworth from March 1828, to the present time, -
2 That I have examined the records of said Town of Somersworth from A.D. 1775 to 1820, to the present time -
3 That the records do not afford any evidence of the Marriage, in question, at the time aforesaid, or at any other time, -
4 That the records do not recognize them as husband and wife, nor the birth of their Children, are not recorded in said Town records, -
5 That the records do not appear regular on their face, but very irregular, and do not raise the least presumptive against an alleged Marriage, within the Town of Somersworth which is not found therein, -
John N. Anderson Clerk of the Town of Somersworth (on your list above written - before me.)
Daniel Havreus Wm. Pease