Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 44,532, for Joseph Marsh, New Hampshire

SERVICE
NUMBER
N.H.
Marsh, Joseph
S. 44,532
CONTENTS

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14,315
New Hampshire
Joseph Marsh,
of Stafford in the State of N. Hampshire who was a private in the company commanded by Captain Norris of the dept commanded by Colonel Poss in the N. Hampshire line, for the term of one year from 17/6 to February 17 77
Inscribed on the Roll of New Hampshire at the rate of eight Dollars per month, to commence on the 22 day of April 18 18 and
Certificate of Pension issued the 6 th of September 18 19 and sent to Williams Badger Esq. Sandbornton, N.H.
Continued on the Roll on 12 day of March 18 29 and notification sent to Hon. S. Bell - at Senate L. States , Pension commencing on the 10 of February 18 29
Amount due on 4th of Sept r 18 29 } $ 54,45
{ Revoluti Acts Ma N

Affidavit of Simon Marsh

I Amos Marsh of Gilmanton of lawful age depone & say- that I am well acquainted with the acre of land, which Joseph Marsh of Gilmanton sold to Charles Parker & Moses P. Page; that I understood at the time the bargain between said parties, that said land was sold for fifty dollars, & that (as I understood at the time I have uniformly heard Joseph Marsh when conversing on the subject say,) the said fifty dollars was paid by said Parker & Page to David B. Moore & by said Moore to Pearson Cogswell, my father Joseph Marsh owning Cogswell that sum on an old debt. I further say that said Moore has left this vicinity & that his present place of residence is un- known so that it is not possible to obtain his evidence on the sub- ject.
Amos Marsh
Feb. 9. 1829.
Hartford p. 3
Feb. 9. 1829
Then personally appeared the above named Amos Marsh & made solemn oath that the above affidavit by him subscribed is just & true. Before me James Bell Justice of the Peace

State of New Hampshire Stratford ss } On this 22 nd day of April A D 1818 before me the subscriber one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas for said County personally appears Joseph Mersh aged sixty four years resident in town of Gilmanton in said County and State who being by me first duly sworn according to law 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 Mersh enlisted as a private Soldier about the first of May 1775 for eight months in the town of Exeter - - - in said state in the company commanded by Captain Philip Gilton in the Regiment Commanded by Col Enoch Poor New Hampshire line that he continued to serve until about the first of January when his enlistment was out he then immediately enlist- ed again for twelve months into the company com- manded by Captain James Norris the aforesaid Reg- iment and line he continued to serve in said service of the United States until his year for which he enlisted expired and about six weeks longer which was sometime in the month of February A D 1777 when

he was discharged from said service in about twenty miles from Princeton He thinks, the name of the Town does not need let State of New Jersey He then had an honorable discharge under the hand of the said Col. Enock Poor which he has since lost that he was in the battles at Trenton and Princeton in 1776-7 and that he is in reduced circumstances and stands in need of the assistance of his Country for support
Sworn to and declared before me the day and year aforesaid William Badger
I William Badger judge etc. as aforesaid do certify that it appears to my satisfaction that the said Joseph Marsh did serve in the revo- lutionary as stated in the preceding declaration for the term of nine months on the continental es- tablishment and that he is in reduced circumstances and stands in need of the assistance of his Country for support and I now transmit the proceeding and testimony taken and had before me to the Secretary for the department of War pursuant to the directions of the aforementioned act of Congress In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and have caused the seal of said Court to be affixed to the same this 1 st day of Sept r A D 1818 William Badger
Attest David Waldrone Clerk of the Court of Com. Pleas for said County of Stafford

I James Quimby of Meredith in the County of Strafford and State of New Hampshire depose and say that I served as a private soldier in the army of the revolution the whole of the year 1776 in the company commanded by Capt James Norris and regiment commanded by Col Enoch Poor in the New Hampshire line and was then well acquainted with Joseph Marsh now of Gilmanston County and State aforesaid and have now seen and conversed with him and do perfectly recognize him to be the same Joseph Marsh that I then knew and I do know that he served in the company Regiment and line aforesaid from the first of the year 1776 until the last of October or the first of November following when he the said Marsh was marched to the southward and I did not know him afterward
James Quimby
July 12 th 1819
State of New Hampshire
Strafford ss } July 12 th 1819 Then personally appeared the above named James Quimby who is a person of good credibility and disinterested in the foregoing claim of Joseph Marsh and made solemn oath to the truth of the above deposition by him subscribed before me
William Badger Jus. Peace
A Judge as aforesaid

I Lemuel B Mason of Gilford in the County of Strafford and State of New Hampshire depose and say that I served in the Army of the revolution in the regiment commanded by Col Enoch Poor in the New Hampshire the whole of the year 1776 and was then and have been ever since well acquainted with Joseph Marsh now of Gilmanston County and State aforesaid that I have now conversed with him and perfectly recognize him to be the same man that I then knew and do know that he served in the company commanded by Captain James Norris in the said Enoch Poor's Regiment from January 1776 until January 1777 when his time was out and do know that he served six weeks more immediately after his time was out and that he was then regularly dismissed from the service Lem B Mason
State of New Hampshire Strafford ss } July 9 th 1819 Then personally appeared the above named Lemuel B. Mason who is a person of good credibility and disinterested in the foregoing claim of Joseph Marsh and made solemn oath to the truth of the foregoing deposition by him subscribed before me : William Bradbury Jus. Peace L Judge as aforesaid—

State of New Hampshire
Stratford ss } On this 15 th day of April 1810 before me the subscriber one of the Judges of the Court of common pleas for said County personally appears Ephraim Dibbetts of Barnstead county and state aforesaid who being by me duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following declaration that he knew the within named Joseph Marsh to serve in the within named Regiment commanded by Col Enoch Poor in named in the year A D 1776
Joseph Marsh
Private Stratford Company, N.H. Col. Poor's Regiment New Hampshire Line
Dec r 1775 - 1 year
January 1776, to January, 1777.
22 d April, 1818.
Not found on the rolls.
Edward Woodhouse - Judge mandating
24 May 1819
William Badger, Judge
Dec r , N. Hampshire.

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, THAT  Joseph Marsh of Gilmanton, in the County of Strafford and State of New Hampshire Blacksmith
for and in consideration of the sum of Thirty Dollars to me
in hand before the delivery hereof well and truly paid by Moses P. Page of the same Gilmanton aforesaid, Merchant,
the receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge, have given, granted, bargained, sold, and by these presents do give, grant, bargain, sell, alien, enfeoff, convey and confirm unto the said
Moses P. Page his
heirs and assigns forever,
a certain piece of land lying in Gilmanton aforesaid and is part of lot number nineteen in the second range of hundred acre lots in said Town, Begin- ning at a stake and stones on the northerly side of the road leading from Parker's store to Page's, thence running south seventy one degrees west three and one fourth rods to stake and stones, thence North two degrees east, seven and a half rods to stake and stones, thence north fifty five degrees west eight rods to stake and stones, thence north thirty five degrees East six rods thirteen links to stake and stones at said Page's land, thence south forty five degrees east by Page's land fourteen rods, and seven links, thence south forty five degrees west eight rods to stake and stones, thence south forty three degrees East two rods to the bound first mentioned, containing eighty eight and a half square rods, be the same more or less.
To have and to hold the said granted premises, with all the privileges and appurtenances to the same belonging, to him the said Moses P. Page and his
heirs and assigns, to his  their only proper use and benefit forever. And I the said Joseph Marsh and my heirs, executors and administrators, do hereby covenant, grant and agree to and with the said Moses P. Page and his
heirs and assigns, that until the delivery hereof I am
the lawful owner of the said granted  forementioned premises, seized and possessed thereof in my own right, in fee simple, and have full power and lawful authority to grant and convey the same in manner aforesaid: That the said premises are free and clear of all and every incumbrance whatsoever:
And that I and my heirs, executors and administrators, shall and will warrant the same to him the said Moses P. Page and his heirs and assigns, against the lawful claims and demands of any person or persons whomsoever.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF I have hereunto set my hand and seal this twenty five day of October — in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty one
Joseph  his  Marsh  Seal mark
Signed, sealed and delivered, in the presence of us
David Edgerly
Josiah Edgerly
State of New Hampshire —
November 30 1821 — day of
one thousand eight
Then the above named Joseph Marsh personally appearing  foregoing , acknowledged the above written instrument to be his — voluntary act and deed, before me,
Rec d . Dec r 7, 1821, Ex d by Ab. L. Neal, R.D.P.
David Edgerly Justice of the Peace.
Strafford Records, Lib. 112, Fol. 18, True Copy Ex d by Ab. L. Neal, R.D.P.

State of New Hampshire.
Stafford ss.
I Andrew Pierce, Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for said County of Stafford, do hereby certify, that Moses L. Neal, Esquire, whose signature is affixed to the within documents, is Recorder of Deeds, for said County of Stafford, duly elected and qualified according to the Laws of this State.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the Seal of said Court, this tenth day of February, A.D. 1829. A. Pierce, Clerk.
copy of Deeds - March 10 Page 1

44532
Rev
INVALID.
File No. 44532
Joseph Marsh Birt. Rev. War
Act: 18 th March 1818 & 1 st May 1820
Index:—Vol. 3, Page 368
[Arrangement of 1870.]

14,315
R
New Hampshire
Joseph Marsh
of Strafford Co in the state of N Hampshire who was a private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Poor of the N Hampshire line, for the term of one year
Inscribed on the roll of New Hampshire at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 22 d of April 1818
Certificate of Pension issued the 6 th of Sep 1819 and sent to William Badger Esq. Sandbornton
N.H.
Arrears to 4th of Sep 1819 131.46
Semi-ann. all'ce ending 4 Mar 1820 48.
181 92 46
16 mo 13/30
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, THAT  Joseph Marsh of Gilmanton in the county of Strafford and State of New Hampshire , Blacksmith, for and in consideration of the sum of forty two dollars to me in hand before the delivery hereof well and truly paid by Charles Parker of the same Gilmanton aforesaid Esquire,
the receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge, have given, granted, bargained, sold, and by these presents do give, grant, bargain, sell, alien, enfeoff, convey and confirm unto the said Charles Parker and his heirs and assigns forever, a certain piece of land lying in Gilmanton aforesaid , and is part of lot num- ber Nineteen in the second range of hundred acre lots in said town, Beginning at the northwesterly corner of Charles Parker Esquire's house Lot, thence running a parallel line with said Parker's westerly line north thirty five degrees East six rods Eliza and half links to land of Abner P. Page , thence by said Page's land to the road thence by the road to said Parker's house lot, thence by said house lot to the bound first mentioned, containing Eighty seven square rods , be the same more or less—
To have and to hold the said granted premises, with all the privileges and appurtenances to the same belonging, to him the said Charles Parker and his
heirs and assigns, to his  their only proper use and benefit forever. And I the said Joseph Marsh and my heirs, executors and administrators, do hereby covenant, grant and agree to and with the said Charles Parker and his heirs and assigns, that until the delivery hereof I am the lawful owner of the said granted premises, seized and possessed thereof in my own right, in fee simple, and have full power and lawful authority to grant and convey the same in manner aforesaid: That the said premises are free and clear of all and every incumbrance whatsoever: And that I and my heirs, executors and administrators, shall and will warrant the same to the said Charles Parker and his heirs and assigns, against the lawful claims and demands of any person or persons whomsoever.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF  I have hereunto set my hand and seal this twenty seventh day of October in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty one.
Joseph Marsh mark
Seal
Signed, sealed and delivered, in the presence of us David Edgerly Josiah Edgerly
State of New Hampshire—
Strafford, ss.—The November 3, 1821. day of
one thousand eight
Personally appearing Then the above named Joseph Marsh personally appearing, acknowledged the above written  foregoing instrument to be his voluntary act and deed, before me,
David Edgerly Justice of the Peace.
Attest March 21, 1822, Ex. by Ab. L. Neal, R.R.
Strafford Records, Lib. 114, Fol. 33, True Copy Ex. by Ab. L. Neal, R.R.

State of New Hampshire
Stratford ss. I Andrew Peirce, Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for said County of Strafford, do hereby certify that Moses L. Neal Esquire whose signature is affixed to the within document is Recorder of Deeds for said County of Strafford, duly elected and qualified according to the Laws of this State -
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of said Court; this tenth day of February Anno Domini 1829.
A. Peirce, Clerk
copy of Seal attached to Papers -

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Explanation

In the Declaration of Joseph Marsh to be restored to the pension list, from a misapprehension of the in- structions of the Department, the land, being 1 1/4 acs, in possession of the applicant, though, mentioned in another part of the Declaration, is not inserted amongst the articles inserted in the Schedule. It was at first supposed, that only the personal property need be mentioned in the Schedule, & that it was sufficient if the real estate appeared in any part of the Declaration. Though afterwards satisfied that the directions were misapprehended, it was extremely inconvenient for the ap- plicant, who is aged & infirm to travel the distance from his residence to the Court before whom the declaration was made, which is thirty miles, at an inclement season of the year, to make a new application. It was supposed, that if the fact of owning the land appears substantially from any part of the declara- tion, the the objection in point of form might be overlooked. The deeds from Marsh to Parker & from Marsh to Page ex- plain the Sale of the one acre mentioned in the declaration. The affidavit of Charles Parker proves, that though the nominal consideration in the deed to him is $42, the real consideration was $30. The affidavits of Charles Parker, M rs P. Page & James Marsh will show how the proceeds of the Sale before mention- ed were applied.

Joseph Marsh

State of New Hampshire Strafford
I Andrew Peirce Clerk of the Superior Court of Judicature, for said County of Strafford, do hereby certify, that James Bell Esquire, whose signature is affixed to the annexed document, is now, and was at the time of so affixing the same, a Justice of the Peace, for said County of Strafford, acting under the authority of said State. - In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the Seal of said Court, this 10th day of February A.D. 1829.
A. Peirce, Clerk.

Stratford p. 3 Feb. 9. 1829. I hereby certify that I am well acquainted with Deacon Deacon Amos Marsh, John S. Shaw , Richard Parker & Mons P. Page, whose affidavits I have taken to support the application of Joseph Marsh to be restored to the pension list & know them all to be men of good charac- ters for truth & veracity.
James Bell Justice of the Peace

I Charles Parker of Gilmanton of lawful age depou & say that I purchased a number of years since of Joseph Marsh of Gilmanton a half acre of land for the sum of thirty dollars, which sum I paid to David B. Moore by an understanding between said Marsh & Moore. Feb. 9. 1829. Charles Parker
Stratford p. 3 Feb. 9. 1829 Then personally appeared the above named Charles Parker & made solemn oath that the above affidavit by him subscribed is just & true. Before me James Bell Justice of the Peace
I Moses P. Page of Gilmanton of lawful age depou & say that a number of years since I purchased of Joseph Marsh of Gilmanton a half acre of land for thirty dollars, which sum I paid to David B. Moore. Moses P. Page Feb. 9. 1829.
Stratford p. 3 Feb. 9. 1829. Then personally appeared the above named Moses P. Page and made solemn oath that the above affidavit by him subscribed is just & true. Before me James Bell Justice of the Peace

Joseph Marsh
Con.
pen: to com: Feb. 10. 1829
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Hon. S. Bell, Senate
Feb. 21. 1829

State of New Hampshire. County of Strafford Ss.
On this fourth day of February A.D. 1824 Personally appeared in open Court being a Court of Record for the State of New Hampshire Joseph Mearns resident in said County aged Seventy five years who being first duly sworn accor- ding to law doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the provision made by the acts of Congress of the 18 th March 1818 and the First May 1820 that he the said Joseph Mearns enlisted for the term of eight months in the Company comman- ded by Capt Philip Tilton in the Regiment Commanded by Colonel Eunoch Poor in the line of the state of New Hampshire on the Contine- ntal establishment and about at the expiration of said Eight Months he enlisted for one year in the company commanded by Captain James Norris in the same Regiment - at the expiration of said year he enlisted for six weeks in the same company that his first enlist- ment in the company of Captain Philip Tilton was in May 1775 that he continued to serve in said corps until February 1777 when he was discharged from the service in Exeter in the State of New Hamp- shire that he hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension except the present that his name is not on the roll of any State except New Hampshire & that the following are the reasons for not making earlier application for a pension (viz) That when his name was stricken from the pension list he was able to do a small amount of labour but that now in consequence of age and infirmities he can do no labour

of any kind & had become dependent on his Son for support. And in pursuance of the act of the 1 st May 1820. I do hereby swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18 th day of March 1818 & 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 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 during 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 se- curities 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. viz 2 Tables & Chairs one Desk 1 Chest 1 Set of Crockery all valued at $20 one Cart 1 Plough & one harrow all valued at ten dollars Witness J Bell Joseph his Mearsh- mark
I have followed the trade of a Blacksmith but am now wholly unable to pursue the same in consequence of age and infirmity I have no family of my own but reside in the family of my Son
Since the 18 th March 1818 the following changes have been made in my property
   Description of property Names of Persons to whom disposed of Time of Sale Amount of Money in return or description of property received     15 Acres of Land one acre to C Parker J M P Page $60 Appropriated for my Support    Witness J Bell Joseph his Mearsh- mark

Sworn to and declared on the fourth day of February 1829 before the Superior Court of Judicature for the State of New Hampshire
Attest, A. Peirce, Clerk.
I Andrew Peirce, Clerk of said Court for said County of Strafford, do hereby certify that it appears to the satisfaction of said Court, that the said Joseph Marsh 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 in the Conti- -nental establishment, I also certify that the foregoing oaths 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 Court, that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule is Thirty -dollars, and that the value of the remaining Wapacootland is Eight hundred dollars. In testimony whereof, I have here unto set my hand, and affixed the seal of said Court this fourth day of February A.D. 1829.
A. Peirce, Clerk.