Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 11,134, for Joseph Ripley, Massachusetts

SERVICE
Miss.
Ripley, Joseph Salome
NUMBER
W 11134
B. L. Wt. 14,533-160-55
CONTENTS

118129
ad Mar 3/55
May 4/55
Salome Ripley mss Joseph Ripley
Private
Massachusetts
Rev Solomon May pensioner
Ms 14
Ms B. 1. 6 v. 3 p. 5156
ad. 160 aces Jan 17/56
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Hull
Gordon Exeter N H
Vol R, page 68,

5.156. New Hampshire Salome Ripley, widow of Joseph Ripley who served in the Revolutionary Mass. war, as a Private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 96 dollars cents per annum, to commence on the 3rd February 1853 December 9th 1854.
Certificate of Pension issued 7 th day of May 1855 and sent to
David Currier Derry N.H.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 3, 1853, Page 21. Vol. a (18)

15,511.
New Hampshire
Joseph Ripley
of Portsmouth in the State of N. Hamp: who was a Private in the company commanded by Captain Smith of the Regiment commanded by Colonel Rose in the Majesty line, for the term of eighteen months, from the year 1781 to the year 1783
Inscribed on the Roll of New Hampshire at the rate of eight Dollars per month, to commence on the 2 nd day of May 1818. and
Certificate of Pension issued the 11 th of Octo 1819. and sent to Judge B. C. Chute N. Hamp:
Restored to the Roll on 9 th day of March 1829 and notification sent to Hon: S. Bell at Senate W.S. Pension commencing on the 9 th of February 1829
Amount due on 4th of Sept 1829. } $ 56.74
{ Revolutionary Claim, Acts March 18, 1818, May 1, 1820.
81 March 1829.

To whom it may concern, I David Hollis of Woburn in the County of Middlesex, Massachusetts, do hereby certify that I was acquainted with Joseph Ripley now of Londonderry in the County of North- inham County New Hampshire, during the Revolutionary war between the United States & Great Britain, and do know that said Ripley served in said war as a soldier in the U. States service, for the space of nine months and more, in the Company, commanded by Captain Joshua Benson, said to belong to Middlesex in the County of Plymouth - That Colonel Joseph Vose of Milton, commanded the Reg- iment in which said service was performed. A part of said time, said Company was at New Windsor, & part, at West Point in the State of New York; and that I was in the same Company with said Ripley during the time aforesaid.
Attest Mr. Wm Richardson - David Hollis
Commonwealth of Mass s Middlesex ss. Woburn, 15 May 1808
Then the above named David Hollis who is a credible person made oath to the truth of the foregoing cer- tificate by him subscribed -
Before Mr. Wm Richardson { Justice of the Peace
D.W. We were who is a credible person, name subscribed by me, often signing Wm Richardson

[A series of seven horizontal wavy lines, likely a decorative flourish or a placeholder for a seal.]
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Middlesex ss. I Abraham Biglow Clerk of the Judicial Court in the County of Middlesex, do cer- tify that Wyman Richardson is a Justice of the peace acting under the authority of this Commonwealth, & his name subscribed to the within certificate is his own proper signature. —
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the Supreme Judicial Court this 10 th day of July 1819.
Abraham Biglow

Is highly praised Seal (Voxes Regiment) Massachusetts Line 1782 - 18 months
sign official character. Signature of the _____ _____ _____ _____
Chester, N. H.

State of New Hampshire ss. On this second day of May A.D. 1888 before me the subscriber one of the Judges of the Superior Court of Judica- ture of the State of New Hampshire personally appeared Joseph Nipley aged fifty five years resident in Litchfield in said State Who being by me first duly sworn doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the provision made by the late act of Congress entitled "an act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the revolutionary war. That he the said Joseph Nipley in Feb y A.D. 1782 enlisted for three years in the company of Capt. Smith in the regiment commanded as he thinks by Col o 廓拉h in the Massachusetts line on the continental estab- lishment and that he served in that regiment and in Col o Vose's Regiment until Oct r A.D. 1783 When he was dischar- ged from the service upon procuring by the consent of his Capt. another man as a substitute and that he had a written discharge which he has since lost and that he is in reduced circumstances

and stands in need of assistance from his country for support and that he has no other evidence now in his power of his said services.
Joseph Ripley Sworn to and declared before me this day and year above said. Samuel Bell, A.P. Clerk. I, of the Sup. Court of Judicature New Hampshire James Bell Judge do at aforesaid de certify that it appears to my satisfaction that the said Joseph Ripley did serve in the revolutionary war as stated in the preceding declaration for nine months at one time on the Continental establishment and that he is in reduced circumstances and stands in need of the assistance of his country for his support And I now transmit the proceedings and testimony taken and had before me to the Secretary for the Department of War pursuant to the directions of the aforesaid act of Congress.

State of New Hampshire, ss.
On this fourth day of April one thousand eight hundred and fifty five personally appeared before the Probate Court of the County of Rockingham and State of New Hampshire Salome Ripley a resident of Londonderry in the County of Rockingham and State aforesaid aged eighty eight 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 3 d February 1853 granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the revolutionary war; that she is the widow of Joseph Ripley who was a private in the army of the revolution, and was a pensioner under the act of March 18, 1818 and was paid at the agency at Portsmouth New Hampshire, the evidence of his service being on file at pension office.
She further declares that she was married to the said Joseph Ripley on the twenty eighth day of March seventeen hundred and eighty six; that her said husband died on the ninth day of December eighteen hundred and fifty four; that she was married to him prior to the second day of January eighteen hundred, at the time above stated.

✓ She further declares that she is now a widow -
Salome her X Ripley marker
witness
David Garrison Ira St. Clair, Judge of Probate - State of New Hampshire -
Rockingham County ss. At a Court of Probate held at Derry in said County of Rockingham on the fourth day of April in the year, 1855, said Court being a Court of Record by the Laws of said State of New Hampshire -
Personally appeared before me in open Court Salome Ripley above named, who being duly sworn, deposeth and saith that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, she cannot swear positively as to the facts set forth in the foregoing declaration, but according to the best of her recollection and belief, the said facts as therein set forth are true -
Ira St. Clair, Judge of Probate

I Asahel T. Ripley of Londonderry county of Rockingham and state of New Hampshire testify and say that I am the son of Joseph Ripley late of Londonderry deceased, and Salome Ripley the applicant for pension. My father at the time of his death was a revolutionary pensioner, and my mother, the said Salome Ripley is his widow. My father, the said Joseph Ripley, died on the ninth day of December eighteen hundred and fifty four. I am fifty four years of age and my father and mother always lived together as man and wife up to the time of his death. I further testify that there is no public record of their marriage that I have been able to find and I examined for that purpose, and that there is no person living who was present at their marriage that I have been able to find.
I further testify that I have in my possession the family Bible belonging to my father & mother which has been in the family a long time. In that Bible is the following record - "Joseph Ripley was married to Salome Phillips March twenty eight the year seventeen hundred and eighty six". The same being written as follows viz. "Joseph Ripley was married to Salome Phillips March 28 the year 1786".
The first I recollect of the above record is that

of seeing it in the same Bible when I was a boy in my fathers family between forty and fifty years ago. and I have never seen any other record and do not think there is any other -
My mothers maiden name was Salome Phillips -
Asahel P Ripley
State of New Hampshire Rockingham County ss.
On this seventeenth day of Ap r A.D. 1855. personally appeared Asahel P. Ripley above named and made oath that the above affidavit by him subscribed is true. before me. And I hereby certify that the deponent is personally known to me and is a credible person -
David Cunnin Justice of the Peace

I Ephraim Averill of Londonderry in the county of Rockingham and state of New Hampshire aged seventy five years testify and say that I am acquainted with Salome Ripley the present applicant for pension and was also well acquainted with her husband the late Joseph Ripley who died last December. I have known them ever since I have lived in this town which is about fifty years. They always lived together as man & wife and had a family of children, and were always reported to be man & wife. Salome Ripley is still living and is the widow of the said Joseph Ripley. Ephraim Averill
State of New Hampshire Rockingham County ss.
On this seventeenth day of April A.D. 1855 personally appeared Ephraim Averill above named and made oath that the above affidavit by him subscribed is true, before me - and I hereby certify that the deponent is personally known to me, and is a credible person - David Cram Justice of the Peace

State of New Hampshire } Rockingham ss. }
I William B Morrill Registrar of the Court of Probate for said County, cer- tify that the Hon. Ira H. Clain is the Judge of said Court; and that his signature to the fore- going certificate is in his own proper hand writing and genuine
In Testimony Whereof I have hereunto set my hand and the Seal of said Court this 18th day of April A.D. 1855
William B Morrill Registrar

State of New Hampshire.
Secretary's Office, Concord,
April 19, 1855.
I hereby certify, That at the date of the annexed attestations, David Currier was a Justice of the Peace for the county of Rockingham in the said State, 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 State, the date above written.
John L. Hadley
Secretary of State.

I The State of New Hampshire } COUNTY OF Rockingham ss. }
On this twentysixth  twentyfirst day of March in the year one thousand eight hundred and fifty five  five personally appeared before me, a Justice of the Peace within and for the County and State aforesaid, Salome Ripley aged 47 years, a resident of Londonderry in the County of Rockingham and State of New Hampshire who being duly sworn according to law doth on her oath declare, that she is the widow of Joseph Ripley who was a soldier in the company commanded by in the  regiment of  called the revolutionary war  in the war with Great Britain  declared by the United States on the 18th June 1812, that he enlisted at Kingston in the State of Massachusetts on or about the day of  in the year  and continued in actual service for the term of two years and was honorably discharged at in 1833  in the State of  on or about the day of 1783  as will appear by the muster rolls of said company, he never having received a written discharge that he received ninety six dollars annually for his said services
She further states that she was married to the said Joseph Ripley in Dunbarton state of Massachusetts on the 28th day of March A. D. 1786 by one Sarah a clergyman and that her name before her said marriage was Salome Philips that her said husband died at Londonderry in the State of New Hampshire on the 9th day of Dec. 1854 aged 91 years and that she is still a widow. That she has received no P. S. D. under any act of Congress, or other the provisions of the public record of her said marriage
She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the bounty land to which she may be entitled under the act granting "bounty land to certain officers and soldiers who have been engaged in the military service of the United States," passed March 3, 1855.
(Chis 21)
Salome  X  Ripley mark
Sworn to and subscribed before me the day and year above written, and I further certify that I believe the said Salome Ripley to be the wife of Joseph Ripley , and that she is of the age above stated, and that I have no interest in the result of the above claim and am not engaged in its prosecution.
John H. Holmes
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE.
STATE OF New Hampshire } COUNTY OF Rockingham ss. }
Personally appeared Ephraim Averill and Phinehas Munter residents of Londonderry in the County of Rockingham and State of New Hampshire persons whom I certify to be respectable and entitled to credit, and who being by me duly sworn, say that they were present and saw Salome Ripley sign her name to the foregoing declaration; and they further swear that they have every reason to believe from the appearance of the applicant, and their acquaintance with her, that she is the identical person she represents herself to be, and that they (deponents) do reside in the town and county aforesaid.
(Chis 21)
Ephraim Averill Phinehas Munter
Sworn to and subscribed before me this twentyfirst day of March 1855
John H. Holmes
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE.

We Phinehas Munter, and Ephraim Averill, of Sandbury County of Rockingham , and State of New Hampshire, _____, certify that the marriage of Joseph Ripley , late of Sandbury , in said State, deceased, with Salome Ripley , is recorded on the Records of the town of , in the State aforesaid, in the Family Bible of the said Joseph Ripley, in words and figures, as follows, to wit: Joseph Ripley, was married  to Salome Philips March 28 th the year 1786 that the original is a genuine record, and that the above is a true copy.
(Deponents Phinehas Munter Signatures.) Ephraim Averill
State of New Hampshire } ss. County of Rockingham }
On this 27 th day of April 1855-, personally appearing before me, Phinehas Munter and Ephraim Averill made oath that the foregoing certificate, by them subscribed is true: And I certify that affiants are _____ known to me, are _____ disinterested, and entitled to credit.
John A. Holmes Justice of the Peace.

111 WE, John Woodburn , and Oliver F. Blood residents of Londonderry , in the County of Rockingham , and State of New Hampshire, , depose and say that we were acquainted with Joseph Ripley and Salome Ripley , of Londonderry in said County, in the life-time of the said Joseph Ripley ; that they lived together as husband and wife, and were reputed to be so;— that the said Joseph Ripley died at Londonderry , in the State of New Hampshire on or about the 9 th day of December , 185 5 , and that the said Salome Ripley is still a widow.
(Deponents
Signatures.)
John Woodburn Oliver F. Blood
State of New Hampshire } County of Rockingham } ss.
On this seventh day of April 185 5 , personally appearing before me, John Woodburn and Oliver F. Blood made oath that the foregoing affidavit, by them subscribed is true: And I certify that affiants are known to me, are disinterested, and entitled to credit.
John A. Holmes
Justice of the Peace.

State of New Hampshire } ss. County of Rockingham }
77
On this 27 th day of April,
A. D. 1855 before me personally appeared Ephraim Merrill, and Phinehas Munton, residents of Londonderry in the County of Rockingham, in said State, who made oath in due form of law, that they have been acquainted with Joseph Ripley, late of said Londonderry, deceased, and Solome Ripley for fortyfive years: that Joseph Ripley received a pension of ninety six dollars per annum under the provisions of the Act of March 18. 1838 for his services in the Revolutionary war: that his pension certificate is returned , and payable from the Portsmouth N.H. Agency: that the said Joseph died a few months ago, and the said Solome is his widow; and we have no interest in this claim.
Ephraim Merrill Phinehas Munton (Affidavit) Signatures)
Sworn to and subscribed before me this day and year above written, and I certify that they are known to me and credible, and I have no interest in this claim.
John A. Holmes Justice of the Peace

Power of Attorney.
TO THE SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR,—
Sir,—Please send the land warrant to which I am entitled to Arthur Brady of Osceola in the State of N. Hampshire whom I hereby constitute my attorney to prosecute the above claim.
Witness—
Phinehas Hunt of Concord  Salomon  her  Pipley Deputy
The State of N. Hampshire County of Rockingham }
Court of Probate, Register's Office.
William B. Morrill Register of said Court, hereby certify that John A. Holmes is a Justice of the Peace within and for said County, duly commissioned and qualified and was such at the time of the taking of the foregoing affidavits declaration that his commission is dated Dec. 3 d. A. D. 1852 and will expire Dec. 3 d. A. D. 1857 and that the foregoing signature is purporting to be his are true and genuine; that all his official acts, as such, are entitled to full faith and credit, and that the aforesaid Court of Probate is a Court of Record
In testimony whereof I have hereto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court, this first day of May A. D. 1855
William B. Morrill Register of Probate for said County of

Joseph Ripley
Sept 6-70
Oct 19
not entitled
Mar 1820

STATE OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE.
ROCKINGHAM.....SS.
ON this eleventh day of July A.D., 1820, personally appeared in open court, Joseph Ripley , before John Harvey and Han Burghin , Esqrs. Justices of the Court of Common Pleas for the said County of Rockingham, being a Court of Record for the said County of Rockingham, having the power of fine and imprisonment, Joseph Ripley aged fifty seven years, resident in Londonderry , in said county, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth, on his oath declare that he served in the Revolutionary War as follows:— That he enlisted in the month of December in the year one thousand seven hundred and eighty one for three years in a Company commanded by Captain Brown in the Regiment commanded by Col. Vale in the Massachusetts line, and that he served faithfully twenty two months, and in the month of September A.D. 1782, was honorably discharged at Philadelphia in the State of Pennsylvania. The date of my original declaration in order to obtain a Pension is the 2 day of May 1818. The number of my pension certificate is 15.511. I have received a Pension.
And I do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 8th day of March, 1818; and that I have not since that time, by gift, sale or in any manner, disposed of my property, or any part thereof, with intent thereby so to diminish it, as to bring myself within the provision of an Act of Congress, entitled "An Act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the Revolutionary War," passed on the 18th day of March 1818; and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me, any property or securities, contracts or debts, due to me; nor have I any income other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed, and by me subscribed. My occupation is a
Farmer but I am not of sufficient ability to pursue it but part of the time, and I have
in family residing with me a Wife aged fifty four and four children. The youngest aged four years .
Their capacity to contribute to their support
Joseph Ripley
Sworn to and declared at Concord on the eleventh day of July A.D. 1820 before John Harvey and Han Burghin Judges of the said Court.
I, Peter Chadwick Clerk of the court of Common Pleas for the County of Rockingham do hereby certify that the foregoing oath and the schedule thereto annexed, are truely copied from the record of the said court; and I do further certify that it is the opinion of the said court that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule, is 276 dollars and 70 cents. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said court, on this eleventh day of July, 1820.
P. Chadwick
Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for the County of Rockingham.

SCHEDULE
CONTAINING the whole estate and income of Joseph Ripley (his necessary clothing and bedding excepted,) by him subscribed, exhibited to the Court of Common Pleas for the County of Rockingham, on the eleventh day of July 1820, and annexed to his oath, viz.
  3 Lots of land containing 15 acres $170.00   1 Pair of three year old Steers 35.00   1 Cow 15.00   1 Mare 7.00   1 Shoat - 12 Pigs 7.00   1 Horse 4.00   1 Harrow 3.00   1 Old Chain 1.00   2 Old Tables 1.00   1 Old Chest 1.00   1 Chest 0.75   8 Old Chairs 2.50   Stool 1.00   Crockery Ware 2.50   Iron Ware 1.20   Measures .50   Wooden Ware .50   Hollow Ware 2.90   Dry Casks & Baskets 2.50   2 Spinning Wheels 1.00   Iron Ware 1.10   Glass Ware .25   1 Note 15.00 
276.70
Debts owing A. Adams Note $15.00 Morrison's Note 23.00 Edgerton Note 14.20 Smith 10.00 Cheney 20.00 Treon 6.00 Jackson 7.00  $125.20
Joseph Ripley

Schedule
containing the whole estate and income of Joseph Ripley (his necessary clothing and bedding excepted) by him subscribed exhibition to the Court of Sessions for the County of Rockingham and State of New Hampshire on this 20th day of January 1824 and annexed to his oath, viz. -
  One case Drawers 2.00   one chest 50 c two old tables 80 c 1.30   Six old chairs 1.25 Pewter plates 2.00 3.25   brockery ware 75 c Glass ware 40 c 1.15   two old spinning wheels 100 c Shovel & long 50 c 1.50   Iron hand irons 30 c Iron hollow ware 2.00 2.30   old Trunks 2.00   1 old chain & part of a chain 1.50   one old plough 90 c one Shovel 30 c 1.12   one hay fork 12 c one Ax 1.00 75   one old Sigh 50 c two old hoes 25 c 1.00   one old Hoe man 1.75   one old Iron bar 1.25 one set measures 50 c 1.75   $21.62 
Joseph Ripley County of Rockingham ss.
On this 20th day of January 1824 personally appeared in open court being by law a Court of Record for the County of Rockingham in the State of New Hampshire Joseph Ripley resident in Londonderry in said County aged sixty one years who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the provisions made by the acts of Congress of the 18th March 1818 since the 1st May 1820 that he the said Joseph Ripley entered for the term of three years in the month of November 1781 in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in the Company commanded by Captain Bowman in the fifth Regiment commanded by a Colonel whose name he cannot recollect in the line of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts that he

he continued to serve in said corps untill peace when he was transferred to the company commanded by Captain Joshua Benson in the Regiment command- ed by Colonel Joseph Vose - in the line of said State that he continued to serve in said corps intill the Month of September 1783. when he was honorably dis- charged at Philadelphia in the State of Pennsyl- vania. that his name has been placed on the pension list and draft therefrom on account of his property - And in pursuance of the act of the first of May 1820. I do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the eigh- teenth day of March 1818; and that I have not since that time by gift sale or in any manner disposed of my property or any part thereof with intent thereby so to diminish it as to bring my- self within the provisions of an act of Congress entitled an act to provide for certain persons enga- ged in the land and naval service of the United States in the Revolutionary war passed on the 18th day of March 1818; and that I have not nor has any person in trust for me any property or securities contracts or debts due to me nor have I any income other than what is contained in the Schedule hereto annexed and by me subscri- bed - My Schedule contains one chest of drawers one chest two old tables six old chairs Pewter plates & platters crockery ware Glass ware two old spinning wheels Shovel & tongs one pair old hand- saws Iron hollow ware Old Barrels one old chain & part of a chain one old plough one shovel one hay fork one ax one old sythe two old hoes one old banner one old Iron Bar one set of meas- ures -
Joseph Ripley.

The following alterations have taken place in my property since the exhibition of my first Schedule. I sold one lot of land containing twenty nine acres sixty four rods to Caleb Parsons one pair of Steers I sold to William Cheney one cow I killed and consumed in my family one Mead died one Sket & two pigs I killed and consumed in my family one note for fifteen dollars which note I have never been able to collect and it is now out lawed and some small articles are broken and worn out two small lots of land containing fifteen and one half acres I had no other title to than a lease nor have I any other title at this time - For the use of said land I pay ten dollars yearly since that said lots were included in my former Schedule by mistake - My occupation is that of a farmer but am not able to do much work in consequence of age and infirmities I have in my family my wife aged fifty seven years and four children none of them are able to do more than support themselves -
   Names of Persons to whom I sold said lots - Time of Sale Amount of money or description of Property received in return -     29 acres of said land Caleb Parsons. December 16 th 1820. For eighty seven dollars and received my pay by his taking up a note which I justly owed to the Estate of Robert M c Phunphy amounting fifty-four dollars ninety cents and also by his taking up a note which I justly owed John Morrison amounting to about thirty one dollars and he paid me a little over one dollar in cash -   One pair Steers William Cheney. December 1 st 1820. for twenty eight dollars in part payment of a note I was justly owing him.  
Joseph Ripley -

Sworn and declared to before us on the 20 th day of January 1824.
John Harvey } Justices of the John Holson } Court of Sessions Benjamin Penhallow }
I Peter Chadwick Clerk of the Court of Sessions - for the County of Rockingham in the State of New- Hampshire do hereby certify that it appears to the satisfaction of the Court, that the said Joseph Ripley did serve in the Revolutionary war, as stated in the preceding declaration against the common enemy for the term of nine months, under one engagement, on the continental establishment. I also certify, that the foregoing oath and the Schedule thereto annexed are truly copied from the records of said Court; and I do further certify that it is the opinion of the said Court that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid Schedule is twenty one dollars and sixty two cents -
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court, on this twenty sixth day of January 1824.
P Chadwick Clerk of the Court of Sessions.
Joseph Ripley

February 17, 1936.
Miss Florence Densen 457 West 61 Place Chicago, Illinois.
BA-J/ILL S. 32265 William Gaston
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War records of Joseph Ripley and William Gaston, both pensioners.
The records of these two soldiers are furnished herewith from pension claims based upon their service in that war.
Very truly yours,
A. D. HILLER, Executive Assistant to the Administrator.

February 17, 1936
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BA-J/MCS Joseph Ripley, W. 11134
Miss Florence Deneen 457 West 61 Place Chicago, Illinois
Dear Madam:
The data which follow were obtained from papers on file in the pension claim, W. 11134, based upon the military service of Joseph Ripley, the only soldier of that name who lived in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, that is found in the Revolutionary War records of this office.
He enlisted at Kingston, Massachusetts, in November or December, 1781, and served with the Massachusetts troops until May, June or September, 1783, as private under Captains Bowman, Smith and Joshua Benson, and Colonels Joseph Vose and Knapp.
He was allowed pension on his application executed May 2, 1818, at which time he was living in Londonderry, Rockingham County, New Hampshire.
He died December 9, 1855, at Londonderry and he was then ninety-one years of age. The names of his parents were not given.
He married March 28, 1786, at Duxbury, Massachusetts, Salome Phillips.
She was allowed pension on her application executed April 4, 1855, at which time she was eighty-eight years of age and was a resident of Londonderry, New Hampshire.
In 1820 Joseph Ripley stated that he had four children residing with him and that the youngest was four years of age. Asahel P. Ripley who was living in Londonderry in 1855, aged fifty-four years, is the only child whose name is given.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

100 812 Wars Section WCS
October 17, 1927
Daisy M. Bartlett 47 Madison St. Somerville, Mass.
Madam:
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 11134, it appears that JOSEPH RIPLEY enlisted at Kingston, Massachusetts, in November or December, 1781, and served with the Massachusetts troops until May, June or September, 1783, as a private under Captains Bowman, Smith and Joshua Benson and Colonel Vose.
He was allowed pension on his application executed May 2, 1818, at which time he was fifty-five years of age and was living in Londonderry, Rockingham County, New Hampshire. He died there December 9, 1854.
He married at Duxbury, Massachusetts, March 28, 1786, Salome Phillips. She was allowed pension on her application executed April 4, 1855, at which time she was eighty-eight years of age and was a resident of Londonderry, New Hampshire.
In 1820 Joseph Ripley stated that he had four children residing with him and that the youngest was four years of age. Asahel P. Ripley who was fifty-four years of age in 1855 is the only child whose name is given.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner

on.
June 10, 1915.
Miss Helen Furneaux, 41 Prospect Street, Cambridge, Mass.
Madam:
In response to your communication of the 5 th instant, you are advised that papers in the claim, W. File No. 11,134, Rev. War, show that Joseph Ripley was allowed pension on his application executed May 2, 1818, at which time he resided at Londonderry, Rockingham County, New Hampshire, and was 55 years of age.
He enlisted at Kingston, Massachusetts, in November, 1781, and served as a Private under Captains Bowman Smith and Joshua Benson in the 5 th Massachusetts Regiment, and in Colonel Vose's regiment until September, 1783.
Joseph Ripley married at Duxbury, Massachusetts, March 28, 1786, Salome Phillips. He died December 9, 1854, at Londonderry, New Hampshire, and she was allowed pension on her application executed April 4, 1855, while a resident of Londonderry, and eighty-eight years of age.
In 1820 the soldier stated that he had "in family residing with him, his wife and four children, the youngest aged 4 years."
Son Asahel P. Ripley aged 54 years in 1855, is the only child whose name is given.
Very respectfully,
E. C. Tieman
Acting Commissioner.

As your request of _____, received _____ statement of the military history of Joseph Rihley of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pen- sion file in this Bureau.
W. 11.134
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Nov. 1781 Rev. Bowman Newhall Mass.   Smith Knapp "   Joshua Benson "   Sept 1783 Joseph Hall  
Battles engaged in, _____
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Enl. at Kingston, Massachusetts.
Date of application for pension, Mar 2. 1856. His claim was allowed.
Residence at date of application, Londonderry, N.H.
Age at date of application, 55 yrs.
Remarks: Sol. married at Bridgewater, Mass. Mar 28. 1786. Salome Phillips. He died Dec. 7. 1854 at Londonderry, N.H. & she was allowed pens. on her appln. executed Apr. 4. 1855 while 88 yrs. of age and a res. of Londonderry.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

15.571 R
New Hampshire
Joseph Ripley of Londonderry in the state of New Hampshire who was a Private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Love of the Massachusetts line, for the term of Eighteen Months
Inscribed on the Roll of New Hampshire at the rate of Eight Dollars per month, to commence on the 2 d of May 1818
Certificate of Pension issued the 14 th of October 1819 and sent to Samuel Bell Esq. Judge Chester N. Hampshire
Arrears to 4th of Sept 1819 15 2 3/4 30 - 128.83
Semi-ann. all'ce ending 4 th March 1820 48.
$176.00
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
Not enlisted
Michaelson and John Smith 1820-6 Rev. Charles Eddy New Hampshire

Derry N.H. April 20. 1855 Hon. Louis P. Waldo
Dear Sir
I herewith enclose the application of Salome Ripley widow of Joseph Ripley of Londonderry N.H. for a pension under the act of February 3. 1853.
I have not been able to find any record of her marriage except in the family bible, a transcript of which is in the widow's. There is probably no person living who was present at their marriage -
The evidence of her husband's service will be found in the department - Very Respectfully David C. Green

See Letter to Peter Chadwick Esq. Exeter, N. H.
March 27 th , 1824,

14.533.
160 acres.

Coffey Bible. Hup. & Co. 2 Pratt 9 th Dec. 54.
2 unlit candles.
B. K. H.

New Hampshire, Joseph Ripley, Private, Served 1 year from 1782.
1 st Schedule dated 11 th July, 1820, Real Estate, 3 Lots of land containing 45 acres. $170.- 1 P m 3 y o old Steers, 25.- 1 Cow $16. - 1 Mare $7. - 23.- 1 Shoat 2 Pigs 7.- Household & Kitchen furniture 26.70 Farming utensils 26.70 Amount of Note due claimant $15.- Cashed to sundry persons, $125.20
Schedule under Act 1 st March, 1823, dated 20 th Jany. 1824, Household & Kitchen furniture & farming utensils. $21.62
Accounts for decrease of property as follows - Sold land to Col. Eld. Pearson for $87, with which debts were paid. 1 st Steers sold to Mr. Che- ney for $28, in part payment of a note due to him from Claimant, 1 cow killed & consumed in family, Mare died. - shoat & 2 pigs used in family. Note from in favor of claimant
for 15 dolls. good for nothing. 2 small lots of land containing 15 paces, had no other title to than a lease, pays for the use of said land $10, yearly, they were inserted in first schedule by mistake, copy of said convey- ing land to Pearson exhibits properly authenticated, date 16 th Dec. 1820. - affidavits of cre- ditors exhibited.
Claimant aged 61 years, farm unable to work much, - wife aged 57. - and four children, none of them able to do more than sup- port themselves,
see letter 6 Nov. 1824 to
Peter G. Chadwick Esq. Exeter, N.H.
See letter Feb. 12. 1825 to Hon J. Bartlett, H.R.
(Mar. '20)

W. M. Office, April 21 st 1855,
Sir, 4154 - Please certify the time at which the within named pension was paid on the date of his death Very Respectfully,
I remain Sir,
W. M. [initials]
R. J. Atkinson Esq. Their Auditor. (N. S. W.)
Joseph Biflesley paid to 4 Sept. 1854. Col. G. [initials] Auditor

Copy of Deed handed Ripley to Pearson From Lib. 239. Fol. 273.

Know all men by these presents, That I Joseph Ripley of Londonderry in the County of Rockingham & State of New Hampshire, Husbandman, In consideration of Eighty seven Dollars to me paid by Caleb Pearson of Londonderry, State & County aforesaid Husbandman, the receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge, have remised, released & forever quitclaimed, and do by these presents remise, release & forever quitclaim unto the said Caleb Pearson his heirs & assigns to his & their use & behoof forever, a certain tract of land lying in the Westerly part of Londonderry in said County of Rockingham, and known by the name of part of the M c Murphey lot, containing twenty nine acres & sixty four rods more or less - bounded as follows, (viz.) Beginning at a stake & stones at the Northwesterly corner of M rs Parkers field so called; thence North three degrees West fifty six rods to stake & stones near a large ash tree; thence East two degrees North eighty four rods to a stake & stones; thence South two degrees East fifty six rods to a stake & stones near a maple tree to land formerly owned by Samuel Chase; thence West two degrees South eighty four rods to the bound first mentioned. - To have and to hold the aforesaid premises with all the privileges and appurtenances thereunto belonging to him the said Caleb Pearson his heirs & assigns, to his & their use & behoof forever. - In Witness whereof, I the said Joseph Ripley have hereunto my hand & seal this 16 th day of December in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty. -
Signed, sealed, & delivered in presence of us -
Joseph Ripley -
Samuel Chase
Samuel Smith -
Hillsborough Co. December 16 th 1820. Then the above named Joseph Ripley personally appeared and acknowledged the foregoing to be his free act & deed. Before Samuel Chase Justice Peace.
Received and Recorded 19 th January 1824.
Seth Walker Register. The

The within is a true copy of Record-Examined Attest Seth Walker Register.
Exeter 19 th Jany. 1824.
I Peter Chadwick Clerk of the Court of Sessions for the County of Rockingham and State of New Hampshire do hereby certify that Seth Walker is Register of Deeds for the County of Rockingham aforesaid and that his signature to the above certificate is in his own hand writing.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court this 26 th day January Anno Domini 1824
P Chadwick Clerk.

Brig Griffin efficient.
— H. S. Bell Enate U.S. Dec. 14. 1875
Restore - pen: to com: 2 d Feb. 1879

I Benjamin Griffin of Londonderry in the County of Rockingham and State of New Hampshire, testify and say that I know and am well acquainted with Joseph Ripley of said Londonderry, formerly a Revolutionary Pensioner in conformity with the Law of the United States of the 18 th of March. 1818, that in March or April 1782. I became acquainted with said Ripley, he then being said Ripley then belonging to the first Regiment in the line of the State of Massachusetts in the continental establishment, in a company commanded by Colt. Joshua Benson. - Col. Dole commanded said Regiment - I belonged to said Regiment myself and personally knew said Ripley as a soldier in the United States Army at the time above named - I further testify that I have been acquainted with said Ripley from the year 1782 to the present time - that he is the identical Joseph Ripley named in an original Pension Certificate numbered 15519. Benjamin Griffin Londonderry Jan. 31. 1829.
State of New Hampshire - Londonderry January 31. 1829 Rockingham County, S. Then personally appearing the above named Benjamin Griffin and made solemn oath that the above affidavit by him subscribed was just and true Before me David W. Pickey Jus. Peace
I hereby certify that I am well acquainted with Benjamin Griffin, who has signed the above affidavit and that he is a man of truth and veracity - January 31. 1829. David W. Pickey Jus. of Peace.

Peter Chadwick Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for the County of Rockingham do hereby certify that David W. Liking is a Justice of the Peace in and for said County of Rockingham is well that his signature to the within certificate is in his own hand writing
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said Court this 2 nd day of February 1829.
P. Chadwick Clerk

Brief in the case of Salome Ripley, widow of Joseph, Rockingham County and State of New Hampshire, act 3 d Feby: 1853,
Claim, ("original," or "for increase.")
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance. Husband was pensioned under the Act of 18 th March, 1818 & 1 st May, 1820, at the rate of $96.50 per An. Marriage proved by the family record thereof & the affidavit of a credible witness to her reputation of marriage & cohabitation. Pensioned the 9 th Dec: 1854, as per the affidavit of two credible witnesses & report of the Flints Auditor. Widowhood & identity is established by the affidavits of two credible witnesses. (If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
David Currier, Esq., Derry, N.H. Name and residence of Agent
A.C. Boynton. Examining Clerk

1915 June 10. Miss Helen Gurneaux hist. of claim of 1927 Oct. 17. list to Daisy M. Bartlett. M.E.S. 1928 - Jan 27 - Daisy M. Bartlett advised list just once - 1936 Feb. 17. list to Miss Florence Duncun. In course in Rev. Chm. V.M. Gaston A.32265. m.c.s.
Rev WIDOW, &c.
File No. 11134  Salome Ripley  Widow  Joseph Ripley  Pr. Rev. War  Act: Feb. 3, 1853  Index: - Vol. M , Page 162
[Arrangement of 1870.]

41 Prospect St., Camb., Mass.
JR
Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir: -
Will you please send me a copy of the pension of Joseph Ripley in the Mass. Continental line, Revolutionary War? His name
635-15 Rooke

was placed on the Pension List in 1819. He was wounded at the battle of Bunker Hill and was a private and corporal. He lived to be 96 yrs. old.
The reason I wish to have a record of his service is that I would like to join the "Daughters of the Revolution."
Thanking you for your kindness, I remain,
Respectfully yours, (Miss) Helen Furneaux.

MS.A.1.9
January 27, 1928
Daisy M. Bartlett 47 Madison St., Somerville, Mass.
Madam:
I have to advise you that your letter of November 23, 1927, containing request for information in regard to the Revolutionary War pensioner Joseph Ripley (W.11134), and addressed to The Adjutant General, War Department, this city, has been referred to this Bureau.
The history of said soldier was furnished you at the above address on October 17, 1927, and owing to the lack of a clerical force available for the purpose, the history of a soldier of the Revolution is furnished only once to the same person.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.

DAISY M. BARTLETT 47 MADISON STREET SOMERVILLE, MASS.
Nov. 23, 1927
War Dept. Adjutant General's Office Washington, D. C. Dear Sir:
nearly a year ago I wrote for information concerning Revolutionary War record of Joseph Ripley, born in Kingston, Massachusetts, but died in Londonderry, New Hampshire. Joseph Ripley entered the war from Massachusetts.
As you could not furnish data, may I refer you to "Pension Claim W 11134," which record gives his service.
Yours truly, Daisy M. Bartlett
Received A. G. O.
NOV
1927

(COPY) WAR DEPARTMENT THE ADJUTANT GENERAL'S OFFICE WASHINGTON
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A. G. 201 (Riley, Joseph)11-23-27)ORD
November 30, 1927.
Daisy M. Bartlett, 47 Madison Street, Somerville, Mass.
Dear Madam:
I have your letter of November 23, 1927, received in my office November 28th, in which you renew your request for the Revolutionary War record of Joseph Ripley, said to have entered the service from Massachusetts, and in which you refer to Pension Claim W. 11134 as the source of his record.
A further search has been made of the records on file in my office but the name Joseph Riley has not been found on the rolls on file of any Massachusetts organization in service within the period of the Revolutionary War.
However, in view of the above-mentioned Pension claim, it is believed that a record of the man's service may be obtained from the Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C., who is the custodian of the U. S. Pension records, and, therefore, I am this day transmitting your letter to that official from whom you will doubtless receive a reply in due course.
Very truly yours,
Wah Major General, The Adjutant General. By

A. G. 201 (Ripley, Joseph) 11-23-27) ORD
1st Ind.
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War Department, A. G. O., November 30, 1927. - To the Commissioner of Pensions.
1. Transmitted as a matter that is believed pertains to the Bureau of Pensions, and the writer informed of this reference by letter a copy of which is herewith inclosed.
Lutz Wake
Major General, The Adjutant General.
By B
1 Inclosure.
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47 Madison St. Somerville, Mass May 24, 1927
U.S. Pension Bureau Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:
I am hunting for data concerning a Joseph Ripley who was in the Revolutionary War. He is supposed to have entered late and was one of Continental guard at Congress in Philadelphia.
This may refer to him from N. H. Rev. Documents p. 288.
[ Joseph Ripley - Pri. - 96.00 - Mass. cont. line - pension Oct. 14, 1819. ]
This referred to a pension list (Act of 1818) of persons residing in Rockingham Co. N. H.
Joseph Ripley was probably born in Kingston, Mass. 1764: and married Salome Phillips (correct) of Duxbury Mar. 4, 1786. According to a newspaper clipping died at ninety-one in Londonderry, N. H.
Two sons: Asahel P. Ripley b. 1801 Joseph " Jr. b. 1806
Very truly yours, Daisy M. Bartlett

State of New Hampshire Rockingham ss the Court of Common Pleas held at Portsmouth within and for the County of Rockingham on the third Tuesday of January Anno Domini 1829 Present the Honorable Asahel Leavitt Chief Justice Timothy Flanders Josiah Merrill 3 Associate Justices
On the twenty second day of January aforesaid personally appeared in open Court being a true bill of Record for said State of New Hampshire Joseph Ripley of Londonderry in said County of Rocking- ham aged sixty four years who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following decla- ration in order to obtain the provisions made by the acts of Congress of the 18th March 1818 and the act of May 1820, that he the said Joseph Ripley entered in the month of December 1781 into a company commanded by Capt Smith in the fifth Regiment in the line of the State of Massa- chusetts on the Continental establishment said Regiment was commanded by Col Knapp for the term of three years that he served in said Regiment till the month of

March following when he was transferred to the first Regiment of said State on the continental establishment in company commanded by Capt Joshua Bensen which regiment was commanded by Colonel Rose, and served in said regiment until the month of May or June 1783 when he was generally discharged in the city of Philadelphia in the State of Pennsylvania. That his name has been placed on the pension list and draft therefrom on account of his property.
That the following schedule contains all his property his necessary clothing and bedding excepted viz
   One Cow $11- 3 Sheep 84 15.00   one plough 1 bx 1 Chain 83 2.50   1 Iron bar 1.00 1 sp Cart wheels 12.00 13.00   1 Table 50 1 Chest 2.00 2.50   1 Chest 75 6 old chairs 60 1.35   1 Iron pot 50 1 Iron Kettle 50 1.00   1 Sheds 50 1 sp Shovel & tongs 1.25   1 bx yoke 1.00   37.60  
Joseph Ripley
And in pursuance of the Act of the first of May 1820 I do solemnly swear that

I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18 th of March 1818 and that I have not since that time by gift sale or in any manner disposed of my property or any part thereof with intention so to diminish it as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress entitled "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the Revolutionary war" passed on the 18 th day of March 1818; And that I have not nor has any person in trust for me any property or securities contracts or debts due to me nor have I any income other than what is contained in the foregoing schedule by me subscribed.
My occupation is that of a farmer but have no farm and am able to do but little work. My family consists of my wife aged sixty one years and two children one sixteen and the other fifteen years of age.
Joseph Ripley

I the undersigned Clerk of the court of Common Pleas for the County of Rocking- ham in the State of New Hampshire do hereby certify that the foregoing Schedule A is a true and exact copy of the original now on file in the office of said court; and I do further certify that it is the opinion of the said court that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid Schedule is thirty seven dollars & 50 cts.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said court this second day of February 1827.
William Clark

I William Adams of Sandbury in the county of Rockingham State of New Hampshire Esquire testify & say that in the year 1820 I with Sarah M c Murphy and John Moone all of this town were the administrators on the estate of Robert M c Murphy of said Sandbury deceased, that there came into our hands as admin- istrators a note of hand against Joseph Ripley dated 1 st December 1819 of this town, for $47.40 payable to said Admin- istrators or their order on demand with interest annually said note was also signed by one Samuel Smith as surety. The debt I have understood was originally contracted with the deceased for a yoke of oxen which the said Ripley purchased of him. On the 15 th day of December 1820, the said Ripley paid to our attorney James Thorne the amount of said note being fifty Dollars & Sixty two cents
Sandbury May 31 st 1824
W m Adams
State of New Hampshire Rockingham ss May 31 st 1824. Then William Adams Esquire personally appearing made solemn oath to the truth of the foregoing affidavit by him signed
Before me David H. Gregg Jur. Pro.

State of New Hampshire
Rockingham ss
I hereby certify that the within named William Adams is entitled to full credit as a man of truth and veracity. David P. Huggins

I William Cheney of Sandown in the County of Rockingham State of New Hampshire testify & say that Joseph Ripley of said Sandown gave me two notes on the 18 th day of January 1820 for a horse that I sold to him one of said notes was payable in October following for twenty Dollars with interest. The other for twelve Dollars & fifty cents due 18 th January 1820 payable in October by the month of April following at cash price. In the month of October or November following said Ripley paid me twenty nine Dollars in a pair of Steers and the said Ripley still owes me the balance of said notes.
Sandown New Hampshire William Cheney May 10 th 1824.
State of New Hampshire Rockingham To May 10 th 1824. Then the above named William Cheney personally made solemn oath to the truth of the foregoing affidavit by him signed
Before me David A. Gregg Jus. Peace

State of Northamptonshire Rockingham ss I hereby certify that the within copy William Cheyney is entitled to full credit as a man of truth and veracity. David N. Greville Esq.
William Cheyney Esq. absent.

I John Morrison of Sandown in the County of Rockingham State of New- Hampshire Esquire testify that in the year 1814 on the 29 th day of December I sold to Joseph Ripley of said Sandown a tract of land for the sum of one hundred Twenty seven Dollars for which I took his note payable on demand. I held said note till the year 1820 in December when said note was paid to me by one Caleb Pease who purchased of the said Ripley the said tract of land. I endeavored to procure the payment of said note of said Ripley for a long time and became satisfied that said Ripley could not pay me unless by the sale of said tract of land. The said Caleb Pease is now the owner and occupant of said tract. I know that the said Ripley is a man in quite large circum- stances.
Sandown May 12 th 1824 State of New Hampshire Rockingham ss. Then the above-mentioned John Morris- son personally appearing made solemn oath that the fore- going affidavit by him signed is just and true. Before me David H. Gregg Justice

Rockingham ss I hereby certify that the within named John Morrison is entitled to full credit as a man of truth and veracity -
David A Gregg Justice of the Peace
John Morrison Affidavit.
I Peter Chadwick Clerk of the Court of Sessions for the County of Rockingham in the State of New Hamp- shire do hereby certify that David A Gregg is a justice of the Peace within and for said County of Rock- ingham and that his signature to the foregoing certificates and also to the certificates to the annexed Depositions of W m Adams and William Cheney are in his own hand writing
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and Affixed the seal of said Court this 26 th day of July Anno Domini 1824
Peter Chadwick Justice of the Peace Chadwick Clerk