Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 23,377, for James Hutchens, Massachusetts

SERVICE
NUMBER
Continental Mass.
Hutchens, James Hutchins
N 23,377 B.L. 10.258-160-55.
(N.H. res.) at eul.
Susanna
CONTENTS

14.027
4
New Hampshire
James Hutchins
of Fishersfield in the state of N. Hamp te who was a Private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Nixon of the Massachusetts 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 7 of April 1812
Certificate of Pension issued the 10 of July 1814 and due to Joshua Darling Esq r Amherst N. Hampshire
  Arrears to 4th of  Mar 1814  87 43    Semi-ann. all'ce ending  Sep 1814  48 00    10 Mo. 24 4      32 31        $135 43  
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
Continued
10 Mo. 24 4 32 31 135 43 James Darling

28928
Mar. 31/55
Act 55
Susannah Hutchins James Hutchins  widow
Private Col. Duffer Mass. Prov. Inf. Pensioner
Rev. War.
ad. K. O. Oct 14/55
Robt. G.
L. D. Stevens Concord N.H.
11 N.H.
July 18 - No 3150
Cir. to L. D. Stevens Aug 13/55
Vol. No 126

3160 Concord Concord New Hampshire Susanna Hutchins widow of James Hutchins Mass who served in the Revolutionary
Let C. John Kelly, June 31, 1851
war, as a private Increased from $40 per an. Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 90 Dollars 00
Cents per annum, to commence on the 1st  first day of March  July , 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the fourth day of January 1851 and sent to
J. M. Thayer Present.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 74 Vol. 1
Reg 3 m 55-28298
Jan 10 - 1858 a/b

Mr John Woodward or Mr John Hutchens
New London County of Merrimack
Engle
New Hampshire.

Haverhill, Mass. / Aug. 10: 1838
I find recorded in the book of records of Marriages Births & Deaths of the Town of Haverhill. the following
"James Butchens of London Derry } Married Dec. 23 rd 17 83." Susanna Emerson of Haverhill
Clipp: Woodward & Martha Gage I find no record of
Leonard White Town Clerk of Haverhill

FAMILY RECORD.
BIRTHS. of the
children of James and Susanna Hutchins.
Elener born Nov. 14, 1784
John born April 15, 1786
James April 6 th 1788
Susanna Jan. 7, 1790
Betsy Oct. 5, 1791
Abigail S. Feb. 26, 1793
Amos June 17, 1794
Isaac E. May 20, 1797
William March 27, 1799
Sarah born April 25,
1787, and died May 2 1787
DEATHS.
1798 Nov 3 d Mary the Wife of Obidiah Belnap Died aged 86
1799 May 12 th Elizabeth the Wife of David Hutchins Died aged 88
1799 Aug t 12 th David Hutchins Died
1803 Oct r 12 th Nathaniel Belnap Died..
1809 August 29 th Abigail the Wife of William Hutchins Died aged 57 years
1824 April 12 th Hannah Jennings wife of William Jennings aged 83
Lieut. William Hutchins husband of the above named Abigail and Hannah died June 3 rd 1826, aged 87 years

FAMILY RECORD.
DEATHS.
DEATHS.
James Hutchins son of the aforenamed Lieut William Hutchins died September 28, 1826 in the 67th year of his age

FAMILY RECORD.
BIRTHS.
1746 April 15 th Nathaniel Belnap Born
1741 May 6 th Hannah Belnap Born
BIRTHS.
1739 March 27 th William Hutchins Born
1738 July 12 th Abigail Hutchins Born, wife of W m Hutchins
1760 Dec r 9 th James Hutchins Born
Judith Hutchins Born Nov r 28 th . 1763.
Sarah Hutchins Born Feb y 28 th . 1766.
Joseph Hutchins Born March 1768.
Abigail Hutchins Born April 1 st . 1770.
Hannah Hutchins Born Sept r 13 th . 1772.
Ruth Hutchins Born January 15 th 1775
William Hutchins Born August 15 th . 1779.

FAMILY RECORD.
MARRIAGES.
1770 July 13 th Nathaniel Belnap Married to Hannah Hutchins
MARRIAGES.
1760 March 27 th William Hutchins Married to Abigail Hood
1810 Sept r 18 th William Hutchins Married to Hannah Belnap.
1783 (Dec. 23) James Hutchins was married to Susanna Emerson

Declaration
Of widow Susanna Hutchens of New London, New Hampshire. State of New Hampshire, ss.
On the thirtyfirst day of August in the year eighteen hundred and thirty eight personally appeared before the Hon. Benjamin Wadleigh one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas in & for the County of Merrimack Susanna Hutchens a resident of New London in the County of Merrimack aforesaid aged seventy six years who being first duly sworn according to Law, doth on her oath make the the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the Act of Congress passed July 7. 1835, entitled an Act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows. That she is the widow of James Hutchens late of New London aforesaid deceased who was a Private in the service of the United States in the Army of the Revolution and served in the Revolutionary war as follows —
One year with his father Lieut. William Hutchens about the year 1778. Said James Hutchens resided in Weare (Halestown) New Hampshire when he enlisted and entered the service of the United States. Said James Hutchens was a pensioner and in conformity with the Law of the United States of the 18th of March 1818 was inscribed on the Pension list Roll of the New Hampshire Agency at the rate of eight dollars per month as appears by the original Certificate, No. 14,027
Said James Hutchens received pension money accordingly. She further declares that she was married to the said James Hutchens on the twenty third day of December in the year seventeen hundred and eighty three; that her husband the aforesaid James Hutchens died on the twenty eighth day of September in the year eighteen hundred and twenty six that she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service but

the marriage took place previous to the first day of January in the year seventeen hundred and ninetyfour viz: - at the time above stated.
And she further states that the said James Hutchinson was enlisted to serve one year in a second town after he had served one year but was prevented from serving in consequence of sickness
Susanna Hutchinson.
Sworn and subscribed to before me
Benjamin Wadsworth
Justice of the Court of Common Pleas for the County of Merrimack
I certify that the above named Susan Hutchinson by reason of bodily infirmity is unable to attend Court and her declaration was taken in New London the place of her residence. Benjamin Wadsworth as aforesaid

We John Hutchens, Manning Seamans and Hannah Mepser sister of the same James Hutchens named in the forgoing declaration of Susanna Hutchens all of New London in the County of Merrimack state of New Hampshire each of lawfull age do depose and say that the aforesaid James Hutchens of said New London a revolutionary Pensioner died on the twenty eighth day of September in the year eighteen hundred and twenty six in said New London and that we were present and saw him die And we further de- pose and say that we are intimately acquainted with the aforesaid Susanna Hutchens and that she is the widow of the aforesaid James Hutchens according to our knowledge and belief
Garrett Attest
John Hutchens Manning Seamans
State of New Hampshire ss
On the thirty first day of August in the year eighteen hundred and thirty eight personally appeared before the Honorable Benjamin Wadleigh one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas in & for the County of Merrimack in said State the above na- med John Hutchens, Manning Seamans and Hannah Mepser creditable witnesses and subscribed their names respectively to the above Affidavit and made solemn oaths to the truth of the above statements before me
Benjamin Wadleigh Judge as aforesaid

To the Honorable Joshua Darling one of the Associate Judges of The Court of Common Pleas for the first District in Hillsborough County State of New Hampshire.
I James Hutchinson of Fishersfield in the County of Hillsborough and State of New Hampshire certify and say that I enlisted into the service of the United States in the Revolutionary War, as a private Soldier, enlisted into the service of the United States in Dec: 1775 for the term of one year and served through that year in Capt. Jeremiah Gilman's Company in Col. Nixon's Regiment of the Massachusetts line and at the expiration of said year I enlisted for six months and served under the same Officer till the second day of February 1777 when I was regularly discharged at Chatham in New Jersey by Col. Jeremiah Nixon. — James Hutchinson
April 7. 1815
State of New Hampshire Hillsborough ss. April 7. 1815. Then personally appeared the above named James Hutchinson and made oath that the foregoing affidavit by him submitted is just and true before me
Joshua Darling
} One of the Associate Judges of the Court of the Common Pleas for the first District in Hillsborough County New Hampshire —

James Hutchins private Col. Masons Regiment Massachusetts Line Dec r 1775 - 1 year
Admitted
The deposition of two credible & disinterested witnesses, only to be taken when authenticated, (on the certificate of an officer of the Reg t ) to prove the services of applicants, is required.

James Hutchinson private Col. Morris Regiment Massachusetts Line Dec. 1775 - 1776
Admitted
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James Hutchinson Applicant on application No. 84 for Pension
State of New Hampshire Hillsborough ss. I, Joshua Dooling Judge of the Court as aforesaid hereby certify that it appears to my satisfaction that the said James Hutchinson served in the Revolutionary Army on the continental establish- ment against the common enemy more than nine months at one period of continued service. I further certify that it appears to my satisfaction that the said Applicant is in reduced circumstances in life and stands in need of assistance from his Country for support. Given under my hand and the seal of said Court this 7th day of April A.D. 1818
Joshua Dooling
State of New Hampshire Hillsborough ss. I, Moses Eastman Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for the first District in Hillsborough County New Hampshire do hereby certify that the above is his signature and that the seal to affixed is the seal of said Court. Moses Eastman Clerk

380
James Hutchinson
16,027
Sept 1819
C

Hillsborough ss.] STATE OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE. ON this 5 th day of September A. D. 18 20 personally appeared James Hutchins before Hon. Daniel D. Duncalf & J. H. Smith Judges of the Court of Common Pleas in the county of Hillsborough being a Court of Record, in and for the said county, having the power of fine and imprisonment, 60 years, resident in Salisbury in said county, who be- ing first duly sworn according to law, doth, on his oath declare that he served in the Revolu- tionary War, as follows: viz. He enlisted some time in December 1775 for one year and joined through his enlistment in the Company commanded by Capt. Jeremiah Gilman in Lieut. John Moulton's Regt. (afterwards Brig. Genl.) in the Massachusetts Line and was regularly discharged on the second day of February 1777 at Chatham New Jersey.
The date of my original declaration in order to obtain a pension is the 7 th day of April A.D. 1818 The number of my pension certificate is 11027 I have re- ceived a Pension. And I do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18th 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 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 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 that of a Farmer and not of suf- ficient ability to pursue it constantly being debilitated in a considerable degree by the use of my limbs from fatigue and hardships in the Revolutionary War in family residing with me There is my wife Aged 58 years
Their capacity to contribute to their support is as follows: my wife is a feeble woman and not often in sufficient health to perform much labour James Hutchins
Sworn to and declared in Open Court in said County, on the fifth day of September A. D. 18 20 , before Hon. Daniel D. Duncalf J. H. Smith } Judges of the said Court. I Emerson Darling Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas, for the County of Hillsborough , do hereby certify that the foregoing oath and the schedule thereto annexed, are truly 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 in the aforesaid schedule, is Thirty two dollars and Twenty five cents. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said Court on this 20 th day of September A. D. 18 20 E. Darling } Clerk of the said Court.

SCHEDULE,  CONTAINING the whole estate and income of James Hutchinson (his necessary clothing and bedding excepted,) by him subscrib- ed, exhibited to the Court of Common Pleas for the county of Hillsborough in the State of New-Hampshire, on the fifth day of  September 1820, and annexed to his oath, viz.
  Real Estate none   Personal estate as follows viz   1 Heifer calved at 11 c   5 Sheep & their lambs 7 50   1 Swine 4 c   Iron ware 4 c   Table Whut & Chairs 2 50   Wooden ware 1 c   1 Axe & Hoe 0 75   Crockery ware 2 c   32 75 
James Hutchinson

Rev. and 1812 Section.
of
December 17, 1925.
Mrs. Seth F. Rork 2005 C St Bellingham, Wash.
Madam:
I have to advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 23327, it ap- pears that James Hutchens or Hutchins was born December 9, 1760 at Haverhill, Massachusetts.
While residing at Weare, New Hampshire, he enlisted in December 1775 and served as a private in Captain Jeremiah Gilman's Company, Colonel John Nixon's Massachusetts Regiment, his father, William Hutchins, was Ensign and lieutenant in said company, soldier was discharged February 2, 1777.
He was allowed pension on his application exe- cuted April 7, 1818, while a resident of Fisherfield, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. He died September 28, 1826 in New London, Merrimack County, New Hampshire.
Soldier married December 23, 1783, Susanna Emerson
name of wife not recorded
was 5-11 Cont. (N.H.)

of Haverhill, Massachusetts. She was allowed pension on her application executed August 31, 1838, while a resident of New London, New Hampshire, aged seventy-six years.
The children of James and Susanna Hutchins-
   Elener  born  November  14, 1784.     John  "  April  15, 1786.     Sarah  "  April  25, 1787,  died May 2, 1787.    James  "  April  6, 1788     Susanna  "  January  7, 1790     Betsy  "  October  5, 1791     Abigail S.  "  February  26, 1793     Amos  "  June  17, 1794     Isaac E.  "  May  30, 1797     William  "  March  27, 1799    
The records in this claim also show that William Hutchins father of James, was born March 27, 1739, and married March 27, 1760, Abigail Flood, who was born July 12 23, 1738, and she died August 29, 1809; he married September 18, 1810, Hannah Belknap, she died April 8, 1834 and he died June 3, 1826.
The children of William and Abigail Hutchins-
   James  born  December  9, 1760  Sept 28, 1760    Judith  "  November  28, 1763     Sarah  "  February  28, 1766     Joseph  "  March  21, 1768     Abigail  "  April  7, 1770     Hannah  "  September  15, 1772     Ruth  "  January  15, 1775     William  "  August  15, 1779    
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.
Certificate as requested per line office enclosed Dec. 17-1925-

Rev
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 23377 Susanna Hutchins Widow of James Hutchins Rev Rev-Rev-
Act Feb 22nd 1818
Index: Vol 4 , Page 360
[Arrangement of 1870.]
1924-July 25-H. to Florence H. White, sur. 1925-Dec 17 " Mrs. Dora J. Rock (cont) 1936-Mch 3 " Mrs. Edwina V. Howlett. see her letter in Wm. Hutchins S 4444 & sur.

Rev
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 23377
Susanna Kitchins Widow of James Kitchins Rev Rev War
Act Feb 2nd 1812
Index: Vol 4 , Page 360
[Arrangement of 1870.]
1924 - July 25 - H. W. to Florence H. White. see J. 1925 - Dec 17 " " Mrs. S. to J. R. R. see J. 1936 - Mch 3 " " Mrs. S. to V. H. White. see her letter in Wm. H. Dennis S 4444 S 4445

New Hampshire 111
rep
Susanna Hutchins - widow of James Hutchins, dec. who was a pensioner under the Act of 18 Mar 1818 and who died on the 28 Sept 1826 of Merrimack in the State of N.H. who was a Private in the commanded by Captain of the regt commanded by Col C Naper in the Mass's line for 12 months
Inscribed on the Roll of Concord, N.H. at the rate of 40 Dollars - Cents per annum, to commence on the 14th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 19 day of Mar 1839 and sent to J. Colby jr New London, N. Hamp!
Arrears to the 14th of Mar 1839 $ 120.00 Semi-annual allowance ending 4 Sep '39 20.00 $ 140.00
{ Act July 7, } { 1838. }
Recorded by D. M. Curley, Clerk, Book A. Vol. 1. Page 42.

3100
New Hampshire Co.
Susanna Hutchins widow of James
who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 40 Dollars
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 19 day of Jan'y 1849 and sent to
J. E. Bulger Concord N.H.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2. 1848, Page 73 Vol. 1.
Reported Jan'y 17/49.
E.

1224.
New-Hampshire 6 th
Susanna Hopkins,
widow of James Hopkins
who was a Private
in the Mass line
for 12 months
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of
40
Dollars
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the
31 st
day of July, 1843
and sent to
Jonathan Herrick
New-London
N.H.
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book
2.
Vol. 1.
Page
17.

Susanna Hulchins
Wid of James
NH
Sw. W. Holly Jo
del 3 rd 1838
Admitted
2 July 1838

✓ 10.258
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No camp

No. 28928
ACT OF MARCH 3, 1855.
Received " 31 st , 1876.
James Hutchins Sec, Pu. Col. N. J. N. J.
Map. Troops Rev. War
10258-160-25
L. S. Stevens
Concord
N. H.

Additional evidence
FREE
28298
Enclosed find Hutchins with Doyen James
Gen Josiah Minot Conner of Pines Washington D.C.

Concord N.H. Nov. 9. 1855-
Sir.
Herewith please find additional evidence in support of the claim of Susannah Hulthins No 28298 for bounty land under the Act of March 3. 1855.
I am respectfully Your Obt Servt
L D Stevens

Wm Hutchins Dep o of James Hutchins

I William Hutchins of Lawful age testify & say that James Hutchins now living in Fishersfield in the State of New Hampshire, on the last day of December 1745 enlisted into Captain Jeremiah Gilman's company in Col. John Diakons regiment, in the Massachusetts line under the continental establishment, for the term of one year & that he served the same term, & was honorably discharged - In your deponent was ensign in said Company - William Hutchins
State of New Hampshire Rockingham ss June 22 1819 the said William Hutchins made oath to the truth of the foregoing affidavit by him signed, & I also certify that the said William Hutchins declaration under oath may be relied on, & that a certificate of my being a Justice of the peace, I am informed has been sent to the Secretary at War under the seal of the State of New Hampshire signed by the Secretary thereof.
John Lins
Justice of peace

STATE OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE,
OFFICE OF SECRETARY OF STATE,
Concord, December 17 1838.
I hereby certify, that from the Records in this office, it appears that on the seventeenth day of December A. D. 1838 Jonathan Merrill was duly in Commission as a Justice of the Peace, within and for the County of Merrimack and that his signature as such to the annexed Instrument is true and genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto affixed the Seal of said State.
Jonathan Merrill
Secretary of State.

I Josiah Brown of New London in the county of Merrimack and State of New Hampshire of lawful age testify and say that in the lifetime of James Hutchins late of said New London deceased, I was acquainted with him and his wife, and that he, in a Bible belonging to him had a family record and that there was recorded in said record, which I saw in his life time, the following statement as the record of the marriage of the said James and his said wife which statement I have truly copied and is as follows viz
"1783 Dec 23
James Hutchins was married to Susanna Emerson
This affidavit is given for the purpose of assisting the widow of the above named James Hutchins in obtaining a pension
Josiah Brown
State of New Hampshire —, Merrimack ss. Dec. 17 th 1838
Personally appeared the above named Josiah Brown subscribed the aforesaid affidavit, and made oath to the truth of said affidavit —
Before me
Jonathan Herrick Jus Peace
I, the aforesaid Justice of the Peace hereby certify that the above named Josiah Brown is a person of veracity and truth —
Jonathan Herrick Jus Peace

STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE.
Secretary of State's Office.
I, Yale A. Gove  Deputy Secretary of State aforesaid, do hereby certify, that Symon D. Stevens is an acting Justice of the Peace in and for the County of Merrimack duly commissioned and qualified, and duly authorized by the Laws of said State to administer Oaths, take the acknowledgment of Deeds, &c. His Commission was dated on the 7 th day of December 18 47 , and will expire on the 7 th day of December 18 52 .
Given under my hand and the Seal of the State.
this 29 th day of October 18 60 .
Y. A. Gove  Deputy Secretary of State.

State of New Hampshire
Merrimack County ss. On this 28 th day of October 1858 before the subscriber a Justice of the Peace in and for said County personally appeared Susannah Hutchins and made oath in due form of law that she is the widow of James Hutchins who was a soldier in the war of the Revolution; that she now is receiving a pension from the United States at the rate of Forty or Forty Dollars per annum under the Act of Feb 2 1848; that her husband died a pension at the rate of Ninety Six Dollars per annum; that she asks for an increase of her present pension to which she may be found entitled under any and all of the Acts and Resolutions of Congress which are applicable to her case; that she is now a resident of New London in said County and is a widow
and is 89 years of age Witness L. D. Stevens. John C. Estlin
Susannah X Hutchins
Subscribed and sworn to the day and year above named Before me
L. D. Stevens. Justice of the Peace
I certify, That I am personally acquainted with the above named declarant and that she is the same person she represents herself to be in the above affidavit
L. D. Stevens. Justice of the Peace.

"1783 Dec. 23 d
James Hutchins was married to Susanna Emerson."
I John Hutchins of New-London in the County of Merrimack in the State of New Hampshire yeoman son of James Hutchins late of said New-London deceased a pensioner inscribed on Pension List Roll of the New Hampshire Agency as appears by the Certificate Numbered 14027 - and of Susanna Hutchins of said New-London widow of the said James Hutchins who has made application for a pension as appears by papers on file in the Pension office, Washington City. Of lawfull age do depose that I have in my possession and care the family Register of the said James and Susanna Hutchins and that the above copy of the record of the Marriage of the said James Hutchins and the said Susanna his widow is truly transcribed from the said family Register and forwarded for the purpose of aiding the said Widow Hutchins in obtaining a pension agreeably to the Act of Congress passed July 7, 1838, entitled an "Act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows."
And the said John Hutchins further depose that I have forwarded a letter received from the Town Clerk of Haverhill, Massachusetts, through the Post Office (which accompanies this Affidavit) to the Hon ble Commissioner of Pensions Pension Office, War Department, City of Washington - Which letter states that the Town Clerk found recorded in the book of records of the Town of Haverhill the Marriage of said "James Hutchins of Londonderry & Susanna Emerson of Haverhill Married Dec r 23 d 1783."
And the said John Hutchins doth further depose that he herewith forwards the said family Register of the said James Hutchins and the said Susanna widow of the said James which is taken from a Bible formerly belonging to William Hutchins father of the said James as appears

Appears by the Register having the Marriages of the said William recorded also having his death recorded also having the births of his children births & deaths of wives recorded and of some of his relatives —
It will be noticed that the marriage of James Hutchens and Susanna Emerson before mentioned is recorded under the record of the marriages of the said William father of the said James
The Register was used by the said William & James and when my Grandfather the said William died the Bible became the property of my father the said James —
In order to prove that my Widowed Mother was married to my father, now deceased. Dec. 23, 1783.
I have forwarded their family Register — My Mothers solemn Oath — a true copy of the Register of the marriage and the solemn oath of Mr. Jonathan Crowell, Also a Letter from the Town Clerk of Haverhill Massachusett the town where I believe my Father & Mother were born.
Also the Testimony of Josiah Brown, Esq.
It would subject me to considerable trouble and expense to produce Lawfull papers of the Record of My mother's marriage in the Book of Records of the Town of Haverhill, Mass. as I should have to send to the City of Boston, Mass. I believe, to the Secretary of the State — nearly one hundred miles distant from New London before named — Therefore I hope the Family Register annexed will be satisfactory evidence.
New London Dec. 17, 1838 John Hutchens

State of New Hampshire Merrimack ss - December 17, 1838.
Personally appeared the aforesaid John Hutchins subscribed the aforesaid Affidavit and made solemn oath to the truth of said Affidavit Before me
Jonathan Gannett Justice Peace
I the aforesaid justice of the peace hereby certify that the above named John Hutchins is a person of veracity and truth.
Jonathan Gannett Justice Peace
To the Honorable J. L. Edwards, Commissioner of Pensions - Dear Sir,
Your Note, of the 4th instant has been duly received by which it appears that "record evidence is required if to be found" of the marriage of Widow Susanna Hutchens of New London, New Hampshire. Therefore, the Family Register of the said Susanna and her late Husband James Hutchens, deceased is herewith forward to your Office. I think you will be satisfied with the Proof of the marriage when you file these papers with those you have already received and filed in your office in support of the said Widow's claim for a pension.
Respectfully yours,
Dec. 17, 1838.
Joseph Colby, Jun. New London, New Hampshire.
Please forward your decision to - Joseph Colby, Jun. New London, New Hampshire.

Payment to be made at Concord by
Isaac Hill Esq. Agent for paying Pensioners, in the Agency of N. Hampshire
Payable on the 4th September and 4th March
Recorded in the Pension Office on the Roll of Pensioners under act February 2d, 1848, Page 73 Vol. 1.
Leviathan Clerk.

WAR DEPARTMENT.
WIDOW'S PENSION.
I certify that in conformity with the act of February 2d, 1848, Susan Hutchins widow of James Hutchins who was a Private in the revolutionary war, is inscribed on the pension list at the rate of forty dollars and _____ cents per annum, commencing on the 4th of March, 1848, and continuing for life, unless she should again marry; in which case the Pension is not payable after the time of such marriage.
Given at the War Office of the United States this 19th day of February one thousand eight hundred and forty nine .
W. L. Marcy
Secretary of War.
Examined and Countersigned.
J. L. Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions.

Pension Agency Concord N.H. January 13 th 1857.
Sir,
Application has been made at the Agency for the payment of the increase of pension in the case of Susannah Hutchinson, for which no order has been received from you.
Before the payment of this, I desire the order for the same, should be forwarded to this Agency.
Very Respectfully Your O bt Servt
Israel W. Kelly By L. D. Stevens.
Hon. Jas E. Heath Clerk Washington D. C.

Hon Jas E Heath Low Pensions Washington D.C.

Portsmouth NH Jany 20. 1851
Sir,
By your Instructions of Jany 4. 1851 I am directed to enter on my roll and pay Priscilla Hutchings , widow of James Hutchings, Private a pension at the rate of $96 per annum, from 1 July 1840, deducting former payments at $40. per annum.
also Eleanor Watts , widow of Jesse Watts, $96 per annum, from July 1. 1840, deducting former payments at the rate of $40. per annum.
Not finding these names heretofore on my roll, although I have entered them as directed, my object is to inquire, whether they were not sent to me by mistake, and if so, what your will is respecting them.
I am, Sir, respectfully Your obed Servt John Kelly Paym't

Due to $96 per annum ded by former pay at $40 per annum, Com'g 1 July 1848.
J. W. Hayer Present

Boston Mass. Nov 11 th 1880.
Sir,
I enclose to you the application of Eleanor Watts widow of Jess and Susan Hutchins widow of Sam both of N.H. asking for increase of their Pensions under Joint Resolution of July 1 st 1878.
Very Respectfully Your obedient Servt. J. M. Hayer,
Col. J. E. Edwards Chair of Pensions

State of New Hampshire.
Secretary's Office, Concord,
March 28, 1853
I hereby certify, That at the date of the annexed attestation Daniel E. Colley was a Justice of the Peace for the county of Merrimack -
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.
Wm L. Hadley Secretary of State.

28928
Susannah Butcher

State of New Hampshire County of Merrimack ss. On this twenty fourth day of March A.D. 1855 personally ap- peared before the subscriber a sister of the Pensioner in and for the State and County of present Susannah Kutchins aged ninety three years a resident of New London in said State who being duly sworn according to law declares that she is the widow of James Kutchins who was a soldier in the war of the Revolution and a Pensioner of the United States under the Act of March 18 th 1818 at the rate of Ninety Six dollars per annum: that she refers to the evidence filed in the Pension Office in support of his claim for proof of his service in said war: that she is now in receipt of a Pension from the U.S. at the rate of Ninety Six Dollars per annum under the Act of Feb: 2 d 1848: She further declares that she was married to the said James Kutchins on the twenty third day of December in the year 1782: that he died on the fourth, eighth day of September 1826 in the town of New London : that her name before her said marriage was Susannah

Emerson and that she still remains a widow: for proof of the facts above stated relative to her marriage and the death of her husband she refers to evidence filed in support of her claim for pension under said Act of 1848.
Attest
William G. Nelson
Martha A. Nelson.
Susannah her X mark Hutchinson.
We William G. Nelson and Martha A. Nelson residents of New London in the State of New Hampshire upon our oaths declare that the foregoing declaration was signed and acknowledged by Susannah Hutchinson in our presence, and that we believe, from the appearance and statements of the applicant that she is the identical person she represents herself to be. William G. Nelson Martha A. Nelson.
The foregoing declaration & affidavit were sworn to and subscribed before me on the day and year above written - and I certify that I know the affiants to be credible persons - that the claimant is the person she represents herself to be and that I have no interest in this claim. J. Migeal E. Colby. Justice of the Peace

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, Boston. November 8 th 1850.
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 James Hutchins is borne on pay roll of Capt. Jeremie Dilmann's Comp. Col. John Nixon's Regt. for the year 1776, in which Company is William Hutchins, as Ensign, and James Hutchins as private.
Also Nov. 22, 1776 James Hutchins is charged to "Cash paid your Father £ 2." Also (Dec. 24. " " " " 4." Also Feb'y 24 1777 " " " 7. 1.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto affixed the Seal of the Commonwealth, the date above written.
R. M. Wight Secretary of the Commonwealth.

Application for revolutionary Service made by the widow of the party who performed the Service
The Secretary of Massachusetts is hereby requested to furnish evidence from the Rolls remaining in his office of the revolutionary Service of James Hutchins who resided during the revolutionary war in the town of Haverhill and County of Essex Massachusetts. He was out one year & served as a waiter of his father William Hutchins who was Lieutenant He again enlisted and was sick and left the Service.
Witness William G. Nelson Martha A. Nelson.
Susannah her X mother Hutchins Subscribed and sworn to on this Nineteenth day of October 1855 before me Darius E. Colby Justice of the Peace.

I James Brown of Henniker testify and Say that I served in the Massachusetts Line in the year 1776. in Col: John Nixons Regiment in Capt Jeremiah Gilman's Company and I well recollect James Hutchins - who served in the same Company in the same Regiment. and know that the said Hutchins served through the year the full time of his  there enlistment and I have no doubt doubt that the man before me is the same identical James Hutchins who served with me in the same Company as aforesaid -
June 17. 1819.
his James H Brown
State of New Hampshire } March Hillsborough ss. June 17. 1819. Then personally appeared the above named James Brown, a credible and disinterested witness, and made oath, that the foregoing affidavit by him subscribed is just and true before me Joshua Darling } Associate Judge of the Court of Common Pleas for the first District in Hillsborough County, New Hamp- shire, & Justice of the Peace and of the Inferior -
James

Deposition of Ebenezer Chase & Timothy Hove in the case of James Hutchinson

We the subscribers Inhabitants of the Town of Fishersfield in the County of Hillsborough and State of New Hampshire, testify and Say that we are well acquainted with James Hutchins of said Fishersfield and know him to be poor and by his reduced and low circumstances in life now stands in need of aid and assistance from his Country for support. Ebenezer Chase Hillsborough ss. Timothy Morse April 10. 1818.
Then personally appeared the above named Ebenezer Chase and Timothy Morse and made oath that the foregoing affidavit by them subscribed is just and true. before me Daniel Moore justice of the peace

217 V1613 Susanna Hutchins M d of James N H Ad 7 July 1835 Married 1753 died 1826 Allow 12 mo from $40 per annum
For Collyer New London N H

Jonathan Crowell of Springfield in the county of Sullivan in the State of New Hampshire, of lawful age do testify that James Hutchens, of a resident of New-London in the county of Merrimack in said State of New Hampshire for several years previous to his death, was married to Susanna Hutchens now a resident of said New-London on the twenty third day of December in the year seventeen hundred and eighty three - that I was intimately acquainted with the said James Hutchens and with the said Susanna Hutchens whose maiden name was Susanna Emerson. I assisted at the wedding of the said James and Susanna as one of the waiters.
I understand that the said Susanna claims a pension as widow of the said James, from the United States in consequence of the service of the said James in the revolutionary war and testify for the purpose of her obtaining a pension.
Jonathan Crowell
State of New Hampshire.
Sullivan ss. August 14, 1838. Personally appeared the above named Jonathan Crowell and made solemn oath to the truth of the above statements. He subscribed his name to the above statements before taking the oath.
Before me
Richard Sanborn Justice Peace
State of New Hampshire. Sullivan ss. Aug. 14, 1838. I hereby certify that the above named Jonathan Crowell is a person of credibility.
Richard Sanborn Justice Peace

1924

DECLARATION
In order to obtain the benefits of the Act of Congress of 2d February, 1848, entitled "An Act making further provision for surviving Widows and Soldiers of the Revolution."
STATE OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE. }
County of Merrimack ss. }
ON THIS Twentyfourth day of August 1848 personally appeared before the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, Susannah Hutchinson a resident of New London in the County of Merrimack aged Eighty six 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 2d February, 1848, granting pensions to Widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War: That she is the Widow of Daniel Hutchinson who was a private in the Army of the Revolution, that she was a pensioner and drew a pension under the act of 17th of June 1844, at the rate of forty dollars per annum
She further declares that she is still a widow. witness William G. Wilson
Her Susannah Hutchinson mark
Sworn and subscribed on the day and year above written—Before
Anthony Colby Justice of the Peace.
I FURTHER CERTIFY, That the above Declarant is personally known to me.
Anthony Colby Justice of the Peace.
State of New-Hampshire.
Merrimack COUNTY. ss.
I, Nathaniel B. Baker Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas, of the County and State aforesaid, do hereby certify that Anthony Colby is a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, duly commissioned and qualified; that his commission was dated on the fourteenth day of June 1847 and will expire on the fourteenth day of June 1852 and that his signature above written is genuine. according to my belief & opinion
Given under my hand, and the seal of said County, this 28th day of August 1848
N. B. Baker CLERK.

940
J. Hutchins
$40 per am
Jonathan Herrick New London N.H.

Declaration - In order to obtain the benefits of the act of Congress of the 3 d of March 1843 granting Pensions for one year to certain widows who have received pensions under the act of July 7 th 1838
State of New Hampshire Merrimack ss.
On this second day of May 1843 personally appeared before the undersigned a justice of the Peace in and for the said county of Merrimack Susanna Hutchinson a resident in the town of Sandown in said county of Merrimack, aged eighty one 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 day of March 1843, granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary war - That she is the widow of James Hutchinson who was a Private in the army of the Revolution, that she received a pension of forty dollars per annum under the act of Congress of July 7 th 1838. She further declares that she is still a widow. Witness John Fletcher, Susannah H Hutchinson mark
Sworn to, and subscribed the day and year above written.
Before me Jonathan Herrick Justice of the Peace
I certify that Susanna Hutchinson, the above named declarant is personally known to me.
Jonathan Herrick Justice of the Peace State of New Hampshire
Merrimack County ss. I Stephen C. Badger Clerk of the Superior Court of Judicature of the County and State aforesaid do hereby certify that Jonathan Herrick is an acting Justice of the Peace in and for said County, duly commissioned and qualified; that his commission was dated on the twenty fifth day of June 1841, and will expire on the tenth day of June 1846 and his signature above written is genuine.
Given under my hand & the seal of said Court this third day of May 1843. S. C. Badger Clerk.

State of New Hampshire Secretary of States office
I hereby certify the within named Benjamin Waaligh is a justice of the Court of Common Pleas for the County of Merrimack and Richard Sanborn is a justice of the Peace for the County of Sullivan duly qualified and their signatures are genuine.
In testimony whereof I have this 10th day of Sept Anno Domini 1838 caused the seal of the office = unto affixed
J. M. Whipple Deputy Secy

Bellingham, Wash.
Nov. 9. '25
Dept. of the Interior.
Bureau of Pensions.
Dear Sirs. — I am enclosing to you, a certificate of service of one James Hutchins, Rev. soldier also the form received from you some time ago. If you can furnish any names, dates, etc, from your Pension Records of Rev. soldiers, it will be greatly appreciated, relative to D. G. R. eligibility. At the
Return attached letter with reply.
Washington Boardman
Commissioner.

time of Rev. the state of what is now Maine was a part of Mass. - so the address of enlistment is Mass.
Will you kindly return certificate, thanking you kindly.
I am yours resp.
Mrs. Seth F. Rork 2005 E. St. Bellingham Wash.

Ex. AWJ.
Div. Rev. 1812
Department of the Interior, BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
WASHINGTON, D. C., Jan. 30, 1924
The attached letter is respectfully returned with the information that the data furnished is not sufficient to enable this Bureau to make intelligent answer to the queries therein contained.
Please fill out such of the blank spaces below as the information in your possession will permit, and return to this Bureau.
1st name of widow (unknown.) No. of claim. Full Name of soldier James Hutchins
P.O. address of claimant, soldier at enlistment after service
Company
Regiment
State where enlisted Mass.
Date of enlistment birth
Date of discharge death
If unable to furnish company and regiment give names of commanding officers.
Return attached letter with reply.
Washington Boardman Commissioner.

438 Meriden Road Waterbury, Conn.
June 19, 1924
Department of the Interior Bureau of Pensions Washington, D. C.
Revolutionary War Records Section
Gentlemen:
Will you kindly give me a statement of the military history of the following, verifying the information I already have and adding any further data you may have on file as to the names of the wife and children of the individuals mentioned.
Moses Huff, soldier of the Revolutionary War. Drafted into the army from Arundel, Maine, June 10, 1778.
William Hutchins, born March 16, 1739, resided Weare, N. H. Said to have been 1st sergeant of Capt. John Moore's Co. of Col. John Stark's Regiment at battle of Bunker Hill and later a Lt. in continental army.
James Hutchins, born Dec. 9, 1760 at Haverhill, Mass. soldier of Revolutionary War. Capt. Nathaniel Hutchins Co. of Col. Jos. Cilley's regiment.
"Hired by persons in the year 1777 for three years."
Yours very truly,
Florence H. White

March 3, 1936
BA-J/AWF
Mrs. Edward V. Howlett 53½ Huron Street, W. Pontiac, Michigan
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request information in regard to Lieutenant William Hutchins, born in 1739 and a pensioner on the New Hampshire roll in 1818, and of his first wife, Abigail Flood, who died in 1809.
The Revolutionary War record of William Hutchins is furnished herewith as found in pension claim, based upon his service in that war. You are, also, furnished the Revolutionary War record of James Hutchins, son of the William Hutchins, referred to herein, as much family data are contained in his claim for pension, which may be of interest to you.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator
Her letter in William Hutchins S. 4448

March 3, 1936
Mrs. Edward V. Howlett 53½ Huron Street, W. Pontiac, Michigan
William Hutchins-S. 44 S. 44446 James Hutchins- W. 23377 BA-J/AWF
Dear Madam:
The data which follow pertaining to William Hutchins were obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, S. 44446, based upon his service in the Revolutionary War.
William Hutchins served eight months at Winter Hill near Boston in Captain Moses McFarland's company, Colonel John Nixon's Massachusetts regiment. He was commissioned, March 28, 1776, ensign and served in Colonel John Nixon's regiment, was also Lieutenant, and resigned his commission, June 25, 1779 at which time he was in Colonel Gilley's New Hampshire regiment.
William Hutchins was allowed pension on his application executed April 1, 1818, then a resident of Salem, Rockingham County, New Hampshire.
In 1820, he was eighty-one years of age, his wife, Hannah, was then seventy-nine years of age. He had married the said Hannah about ten years previous to this time; she was the widow of Nathaniel Belnap or Belknap, whose father was Obadiah Belnap (Belknap) of Salem, New Hampshire.
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The Revolutionary War record of James Hutchins (name also found Hutchens) which follows was obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, W. 23377, based

upon his service in that war.
James Hutchins was born December 9, 1760.
While residing in Weare, New Hampshire, he enlisted sometime in December, 1775, served as a private in Captain Jeremiah Gilman's company, and in Colonel John Nixon's regiment; he was discharged February 2, 1777. While in the service he was under his father, Lieutenant William Hutchins, part of the time
James Hutchins was allowed pension on his application executed April 7, 1818, then a resident of Fishersfield, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. He died September 28, 1826 in New London, Merrimack County, New Hampshire.
James Hutchins married December 23, 1783, Susanna Emerson; she was then of Haverhill, Massachusetts, and he was of Londonderry, New Hampshire.
The widow, Susanna Hutchins, was allowed pension on her application executed August 31, 1838, then aged seventy-six years and living in New London, New Hampshire. She died January 10, 1858
It is, also, shown in this claim that William Hutchins, father of James, was born March 27, 1739, and married March 27, 1760, Abigail Flood, who was born July 12, 1738. Abigail died August 29, 1809, and William Hutchins married September 18, 1810, Hannah Belknap (Belnap). She died April 2, 1824 and he died June 3, 1826.
The children of William Hutchins and his wife, Abigail-
   James  born  December  9,  1760    Judith  "  November  28,  1763    Sarah  "  February  28,  1766    Joseph  "  March  21,  1768    Abigail  "  April  7,  1770    Hannah  "  September  15,  1772    Ruth  "  January  15,  1775    William  "  August  15,  1779   

The children of James Hutchins and his wife, Susanna-
   Elener  born  November  14,  1784     John  "  April  15,  1786     Sarah  "  April  25,  1787,  died May 2, 1787    James  "  April  6,  1788     Susanna  "  January  7,  1790     Betsy  "  October  5,  1791     Abigail S.  "  February  26,  1793     Amos  "  June  17,  1794     Isaac E.  "  May  20,  1797     William  "  March  27,  1799    
The following data are found in this claim-
Nathaniel Belnap married Hannah Hutchins, July 11, 1770.
Nathaniel Belnap was born April 11, 1746.
Hannah Belnap was born May 6, 1741.
Mary, wife of Obidiah Belnap, died November 3, 1798, aged eighty-six years.
Elizabeth, wife of David Hutchins, died May 12, 1799, aged eighty-eight years.
David Hutchins died August 12, 1799.
Nathaniel Belnap died October 12, 1803.
Hannah Messer, sister of the soldier, James Hutchins, was in 1838 of New London, New Hampshire. John Hutchins, son of the soldier, was also residing there in 1838.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator