Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 18,490, for Richard Maigher, Massachusetts

SERVICE
NUMBER
Mass
Maigher, Richard No. 18,490 "Meagher, Lydia
CONTENTS

related to Agent
Virginia 6775
Lydia Maigher widow of Richard Maigher Man
who was a pensioner under the Act of and who died on the 11 th Nov. 1823 of Norfolk in the State of Virginia who was a Sergeant in the company commanded by Captain Turner of the Regt. commanded by Col. Cagill in the Mass. line for 6 months
Inscribed on the Roll of Richmond at the rate of 30 Dollars Pensions per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 14 th day of Sept. 1842 and sent Dazewell Taylor Esq. Norfolk, Va
Arrears to the 4th of March 1841 $150 Semi-annual allowance ending
[Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by D. Brown Clerk Book A. Vol. 2. Page 180

Certificate of intentions of marriage between Richard Maughe & Lydia Gates of Bristol

Town of Bristol Is July 25 th 1842.
I Arnold Blaney Clerk of the town of Bristol in the county of Lincoln & State of Maine certify that it appears from the Records of said town that the Intentions of Marriage between Mr. Richard Waigher and Miss Lydia Yates were entered with said Records November 2 nd AD 1776. And I further certify that it appears on said Records that the said Richard Waigher and Lydia Yates were joined in marriage by the Rev. Alexander M c Lean on the 30 th day of December 1776.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand the day and year above written
Arnold Blaney } Clerk of the Town of Bristol

8379 Lydia Maigher of Richard Virginia
On roll Cat June As Sept 62 f Vol 37 page 57 Cat June 62 Cat 100 N 10
108379

Norfolk Borough,
At a Quarterly Session Court held the 28th day of March 1842.
Signed McLaughler widow of Richard McLaughler who was a sergeant in Captain Caleb Turner's Company in the War of the Revolution, 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." This day appeared in Court and made oath to her declaration, which is in these words, "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 Virginia Borough of Norfolk ss. On this 28th day of March Eighteen hundred and forty two, A.D. Signed McLaughler personally appeared before the Hastings Court of Norfolk Borough, who is a resident of Norfolk in the County of Norfolk aged eighty two 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 Richard McLaughler who was a sergeant in Captain Caleb Turner's Company stationed at Bristol in the now State of Maine, but then in the State of Massachusetts. This Company was enrolled in the year seventeen hundred and seventy five, and her said husband performed a regular tour of duty in the said Company for six months, the period of his enlistment. The service in which the Company engaged was the protection of the coast. She further declares that she was married to the said Richard McLaughler on or about the thirtieth day of December in the year seventeen hundred and seventy six; that her husband, the aforesaid Richard McLaughler died on the Eleventh day of November Eighteen hundred and twenty three. 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

hundred and ninety four viz: at the time above stated."
"Lydia Maugher"
"Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written, before "the Hastings Court of Norfolk Borough,"
Teste.
"Jno: Williams clk."
State of Virginia, Norfolk Borough,
I John Williams Clerk of the Hastings Court of Norfolk Borough aforesaid in the State of Virginia, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of the decla- -ration of Lydia Maugher widow of Richard Maugher, made before the said Court on the day and year herein before mentioned. In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court, this fifteenth day of August in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty two, and of the Common- =wealth the sixty seventh.
Jno: Williams C.C.

The Affidavit of Mrs Catharine Redmond widow now residing in the Borough of Norfolk in the State of Virginia.
The said Affiant being duly sworn on the Holy Evangelist of Almighty God by me W m Ellinwood an Alderman of said Borough and Justice of the Peace therein. states as follows. That she is now fifty years of age. That she is the daughter of Richard Magher now deceased & Lydia Magher - and was born in Bristol in the State of Maine - where her Father & Mother resided. She subsequently removed to Boston where her Father died about nineteen years ago. and since that time her Mother has removed to Norfolk - This Affiant has frequently heard her Father speak of his services in the Revolutionary war. and her Mother has for some time past been endeavouring to procure a Pension - and her Father was always reputed by his neighbours and acquaintances from the earliest recollection of this Affiant as a revolutionary soldier.
Catharine Redmond
The Affidavit of Mrs Ann Carpenter widow now residing in the Borough of Norfolk in Virginia. also taken before me W m Ellinwood an Alderman of said Borough and Justice of the Peace therein. who being also duly sworn states as follows. That she is forty four years of age. That she also is the daughter of Richard Magher now deceased & Lydia Magher and was born in Bristol in the State of Maine - where her Father and Mother resided. She subsequently removed to Boston where her Father died about nineteen years ago. & since that time her Mother has removed to Norfolk where she now resides. This Affiant has also frequently heard her Father speak of his services in the Revolutionary war. & he was always reputed by his neighbours & acquaintances from the earliest recollection

of this affiant as a Revolutionary Soldier - she knows that her mother who is now a very aged woman has been endeavouring to procure a Pension -
Ann Carpenter
Prisoner Norfolk Borough J ge
I hereby certify that the foregoing Affidavits of Mrs Catharine Redmond and of Mrs Ann Carpenter were duly taken by me as stated in the Captains Deed on the day and were subscribed by the said affiants in my presence - In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal the Eighth day of September in the year Eighteen hundred & forty two -
W m E. Cunningham (Seal)
Alderman
State of Virginia Norfolk Borough Court:
I John Williams Clerk of the Hustings Court of the Borough of Norfolk in the State of Virginia, do hereby certify that William E. Cunningham Esq r . before whom the foregoing affidavits were made is an Alderman and Justice of the peace in and for the Borough aforesaid duly elected and qualified, that full faith and credit are due to all his acts as such, and that the signature "W m E. Cunningham" to the Certificate thereof subscribed is as I do verily believe in his proper hand writing. In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of the said Hustings Court this Eighth day of September Eighteen hundred and forty two in the sixty seventh year of the Commonwealth
Jno: Williams

Rev WIDOW, &c.
File No. 18490
Sydia Maugher
Richard Maugher
See Rev. War.
Act: July 7 th 1838
Index:—Vol. 11 , Page 10
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Sir
Hobbs Aug 17/1842
Mr. Saguire says I have taken papers with me to be au- thenticated in machines which have been returned to me. I enclose them agreeably to his request - for acceptance in form. Mr. Saguire at North- port of the vessel of the Republica- na. My father St. Leonard's esq. Thomas Comm. of Pensions

8379
Lydia Maigher widow of Richard Virginian
Admitted
Aug - 6m #30. Capt Turner Col. Capill mts
died 11 Nov: 1823
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At 7 July 1838
Tazewell Taylor - Norfolk Va

Lydia Maighes of Richard Virginia suspended
See let. 19 Aug. 182 J. Taylor,
Act 7 July 1838

8205 Lydia Baigher of Richard Virginia

STATE OF MAINE.
LINCOLN, ss.—
To all whom it may concern :
Jacob Smith Clerk of all the Judicial Courts
within and for the County of Lincoln, do hereby CERTIFY that Arnold Blaney Esq.
whose name is affixed to the annexed paper as Clerk of the Town of Bransol
is legally commissioned and duly qualified to act as such ; and that the name, so affixed is his own
proper signature, to me well known. — — —
In Testimony Whereof , I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the SEAL of the
Supreme Judicial Court
Court this 27 th day of July
in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and forty two
Jacob Smith CLERK.

Sept 12 '42
Va.
1842
J. L. Edwards Esq. Corner of Pennian Washington DC -

Norfolk Sept 8 1842
Sir,
I enclose the only proof in my reach of the identity of Mrs. Lydia Massey as the widow of Richard Massey. which I had supposed from the printed paper from your office was sufficiently proved by her declaration. The affiants are the children of the applicant for the benefit of the Pension. but they would be legal witnesses in court of law in any cause in which their mother was a party. Mrs. Massey's distance from Bristol would make any attempt to have her to give any further proof: which perhaps might be found there - as her age & infirmities prevent her travelling to Bristol - I hope the proof will be satisfactory - as I should wish to be informed as to the best mode of receiving the pension with the least expense -
I am resp d . Yours Esaw the  Esaw
12 Edward Esq. (comm. Pension Washington DC

Norfolk Aug. 16. 1882.
Sir,
I enclose certain papers on behalf of Mrs. Lydia Baegher, widow of Richard Baegher deceased, who desires to avail herself of the act of July 7, 1838, granting half pay and pensions to certain widows. Her Attorney, with me, that he will send to your office certain papers, received from Richard Baegher in proof of the marriage of the applicant. If these have been sent, I will thank you to consider the claim & apprise me of the result, so that if any thing remains to be done I may endeavor to complete the case. Can the money be forwarded on a draft to her order, or otherwise to my order, enclosing a receipt to be signed by her, or must the money be received by her Attorney in person at the Department - or
I am Sir Yours obedt. Servt. Englewell. Taylor
J. S. Stewart Esq. Comr. of Pensions. Washington. D. C.

STATE OF MAINE.
LINCOLN, ss.—
To all whom it may concern :
I, Jacob Smith Clerk of all the Judicial Courts within and for the County of Lincoln, do hereby CERTIFY that James Eshkine Esq. whose name is affixed to the annexed paper as a Justice of the Peace is legally commissioned and duly qualified to act as such ; and that the name, so affixed is his own proper signature, to me well known.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the SEAL of the Supreme Judicial Court Court this eighteenth day of July
in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and forty two
Jacob Smith CLERK.

I Israel Cox of Bristol in the County of Lincoln and State of Maine of the age of eightyseven - years do testify and say that I was in the United States Service in the Year one thousand seven hundred and seventy five in the company commanded by Caleb Turner Lieut George Rogers & Thomas Thompson and that Richard Meagher was one of said company and served as a sergeant and that we served together - six months in said company and was dis- charged at Old Fort Penobscot and there paid off
Bristol July 15 1842
Israel Cox
Bristol July 15 1842
The above deposition was signed and sworn to the day and year above written before me the subscriber a justice of the Peace The County of Lincoln I also certify that the said Israel Cox is a credible witness and to his common report -
James Estlin Justice of The Peace

STATE OF MAINE.
LINCOLN, ss.—
To all whom it may concern :
I, Jacob Smith Clerk of all the Judicial Courts
within and for the County of Lincoln, do hereby CERTIFY that Joshua Linniken whose name is affixed to the annexed paper as a Justice of the Peace is legally commissioned and duly qualified to act as such ; and that the name, so affixed is his own proper signature, to me well known.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the SEAL of the Supreme Judicial Court Given this third day of August
in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and forty two .
Jacob Smith CLERK.

I John Sparrow of Bristol in the County of Lincoln and State of Maine of the age of Eighty five years do Testify and say that I was in the Unit. States Service in the year one thousand Seven Hundred and Seventy five in the company commanded by Caleb Turner Lieut Geo m Rogers 2 d Lieut Thos. Thompson and that Richard Meagher was one of the said Company and a Sergeant we served together six months in the said Comp y . and was discharged at Old Fort Penobscot and there Paid off.
John Sparrow

Washington August 23 d 1841
The above deposition was signed & sworn to the day and year above written before me
Lincoln Is August 23 d 1841
Personally appeared the within named John Harrow and made oath to the within deposition before me and I hereby certify that the within named Harrow is a credible witness and so says common report. Joshua Linnichen Justice of the Peace
Lincoln Is Washington Is July 10 1842 I hereby certify that Joshua Linnichen is a justice of the Peace in and for the County of Lincoln & State of Oregon Joshua Linnichen } Town Clerk } For the Town of Washington

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, Sept. 22 d 1841.
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 Richard Mager is borne on a Roll of Captain Caleb Turner's Company as a Sergeant, there, it appears that the Company received one month's pay. The Roll is dated "Bristol November 18 th 1775." The names of John Sarrow, Stephen Tabb, and Moulton are borne on the above mentioned Roll.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto affixed the Seal of the Commonwealth, the date above written.
John D. Sleeper Secretary of the Commonwealth.