Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 14860, for Elisha Thomas, New Hampshire

SERVICE
NUMBER _____
Thomas, Elisha Payes, Joanna (Former widow.)
No. 14860
CONTENTS

New Hampshire, 1970
Joanna Hoag, former widow of Elisha Thomas
who died on the _____ of Feby 1787 — of Merrimack in the State of N. H. who was a private in the Campy commanded by Captain Worthin of the Regt commanded by Col. Stark in the N. H. line for
9 mos 8 days — N. H.
Inscribed on the Roll of Concord at the rate of 30 Dollars 88 Cents, per annum, to commence on the 14th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 23 d , day of April A.D. 1838, — and sent to Wm West, Esqr, Concord, N. H.
Arrears to the 14th of March 1838 $ 216.16 Semi-annual allowance ending 4 Sep'38 15.44
$ 231.60
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act July 4, 1836, Section the 3 d }
Recorded by D. M. Curdy Clerk, Book A. Vol. 2. Page 26.

State of New Hampshire Secretary's Office. December 2. 1837. The within is a true copy of the and Joseph Forster an Justice of the Peace in and for our county of Rockingham and Moses Norris Jun. is a Justice of the Peace in and for our county of Merrimack each duly qualified and their respective signatures as such genuine. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set the Seal of State. Ralph Metcalf Secy of State.

I Jonathan Batchelder, a resident of Raymond in the County of Rockingham, and State of New Hampshire. Aged 83 years.
I testify that I enlisted into the service of the United States at Raymond in the County & State of New Hampshire the first of June AD 1777 for two Months under Capt Stephen Dearborn of Chester, Lieut Ezekiel Lane, in Col. Stockbridge Regt. N Hampshire line. - Marched directly to Charlestown N.Y. from thence to Bennington was there in the Battle in August 1777, there served out the full term of two Months and eight days more and discharged,
and further testify that I was well acquainted with Elisha Thomas of Raymond in the County and State of New Hampshire, (before and after the war),
and know that he the said Elisha Thomas enlisted at Raymond aforesaid, the first of June AD 1777 for two Months under Capt Stephen Dearborn, Lieut Ezekiel Lane in Col. Stockbridge Regt. in N Hampshire line, and marched to Charlestown N.Y. and to Bennington and served out his full time of two Months and eight days more, and further testify that he the said Elisha Thomas enlisted at the same time I did in same company, under same officers, and served in same company and same time with me.
Witness my hand and seal this 15th day of March
Jonathan Batchelder
November 1837
Before me Stephen Argoon
Justice of the Peace
Rockingham ss Nov 15 1837
I certify that Jonathan Batchelder of Raymond aforesaid who has sworn and subscribed the above affidavit is a credible person, and of sound mind who's statements are entitled to full credit.
the day and year above written
Stephen Argoon Justice of the Peace

I Jonathan Fogg a resident of Pittsfield in the County Mannimack and State of New Hampshire, aged 82 years and Pensioner under the Act of Congress of 7 th June 1832. —
Testify That I enlisted at Epping in the County of Rockingham and State of New Hampshire, under Capt Daniel Moore of Epping in Col. Stark's Regt. in N H line, in April or May A.D. 1775. Marched directly to Winter Hill. —
And further testify That I was well acquainted before and after the War, with Elisha Thomas of Raymond in the County & State aforesaid, and know that Elisha Thomas enlisted into the service of the United States at Epping in the Month of April on May A.D. 1775 for one year, under Capt. Worthen of Epping in Col. Stark's Regt. at Hampshire line, that he Marched directly to Winter Hill, that he served in the same Regt. (not in same Company), that I saw him almost daily in the service at Winter Hill and the vicinity.
That he was in the service at Winter Hill on the 17 th June 1775. (and further testify that he was in the service at Winter Hill in October 1775 when I left Winter Hill and enlisted for the Continental Expedition under Capt. Dearborn. —
Witness William West Notary Public Mannimack ss.
Jonathan Fogg
November 10 th 1839 } Personally appeared the above named Jonathan Fogg who has signed the above affidavit and Made oath that the above affidavit is true. —
Before me. — Notary Public Justice of the Peace
I certify that Jonathan Fogg who has signed the above affidavit is of sound mind and a credible witness whose statements are entitled to full credit — the day and year above written. — Notary Public for Peace.

I Hannah Tilton of Epping in the County of Rockingham and State of New Hampshire, Aged 64 years the 25 day of November 1837.
Testify that I am the oldest Daughter of Elisha Thomas and Joanna his wife; and further testify my Father Elisha Thomas Died in February A.D. 1787. That I saw him often often Death and saw him Buried at Raymond in said County & State of New Hampshire. Hannah Tilton
Rockingham November 15. 1837
Personally appeared Hannah Tilton and made oath that the above affidavit by her subscribed is true to the best of her knowledge.
Before me
Joseph Boule — Justice of the Peace
I Certify that Hannah Tilton who has sworn and subscribed the above Affidavit is a creditable Person whose statements are entitled to full credit.
Joseph Boule Justice of the Peace

I Jonathan Batchelder of Raymond in the County of Rockingham and State of New Hampshire — Aged 83 years —
Testify that I was well acquainted with Elisha Thomas and Joanna his wife from 1772 until many years after the war, and knew they Elisha Thomas as Joanna. his wife was married and had a family of children and lived together as man and wife until his death, who died in the winter of 1787 —
Witness { William West. Stephen Osgood.
his Jonathan Batchelder mark
Rockingham
November 15 th 1837.
Personally appeared the above named Jonathan Batchelder and made oath that the above affidavit by him subscribed is true.
Before me. — Stephen Osgood Justice of the Peace
I certify that Jonathan Batchelder who has sworn to and subscribed the above affidavit is of sound mind and a credible person whose statements are entitled to full credit.
the day & year above written.
Stephen Osgood. Justice of the Peace

I Nathaniel Morrill the Town Clerk of Epping in the County of Rockingham and State of New Hampshire. —
— Testify that I have examined the records of said Town of Epping and do not find any record on said Town Books of the marriage of Elisha Thomas and Joanna Clifford
— and further testify that I do not find any Marriages recorded on said Town Books earlier than the years 1776. and 1777. — Natl. Morrill the Town Clerk,
Rockingham } November 10 th 1837 } ss- Sworn to and subscribed the day and year above written.
Before me Stephen Byard Just Peace
I Certify that Nathaniel Morrill the who has sworn and subscribed the above affidavit is Town Clerk of the Town of Epping duly sworn according to Law. —
The day and year above written — Stephen Byard Just Peace

3000.
Joanna Hayes. formerly widow of Elihu Thomas
N.H.
no evidence of service in 75 after birth
- say 7 mo in 75 role i death - 2 mo 8.
adm
9 mo. 8 ds pre
$30.88
no deduction
Hm West Est Concord
N.H.

That her husband the aforesaid Elisha Thomas died in February A.D. 1787.
That she was afterwards married to William Hayes who. (Died on the 10th day of October) 1826.
That she was a widow on the 4th day of July 1836. and still remains a widow, as will more fully appear by reference to the proof hereto annexed,
Witness { Samuel Clifford Aaron Whittimore
Joanna Hayes Widow
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written. Before me.
Aaron Whittimore
(Justice of the Court of Common Pleas for the County of Merrimack and State of New Hampshire)
I certify that the above declaration was taken at the Dwelling House of the said Joanna Hayes (widow of Elisha Thomas) the claimant being unable to appear in court from bodily infirmity. That she is of sound and a credible Person, whose statements are entitled to full credit in and out of court.
Aaron Whittimore
(Justice of the C.C.P. for Co. Merrimack & State aforesaid)
We Samuel Clifford of Concord and Joseph E. Clifford of Concord in the County of Merrimack & State of said, testify we are well acquainted with Joanna Hayes, of Concord, who has sworn and subscribed the above Declaration and KNOWS that she was a widow on the 4th day of July 1836. and for a number of years previous thereto, and still remains a widow and is a credible person.
Samuel Clifford Joseph E. Clifford
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year above written. Before me.
Aaron Whittimore
(Justice of the Court of C.P. for Merrimack Co. & State of N. Hampshire)
State of New Hampshire.
Secretarys Office. December 2 nd 1837.
The above named Aaron Whittimore is a justice of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Merrimack, duly qualified in his signature as such justice.
In testimony whereof I have here set the Seal of the State. Ralph Stetson Secretary of State.

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the 3 d section of the act of 4 th July 1836. and of the first section of the Act of the 3 d March 1837.
State of New Hampshire Merrimack ss.
On this twentieth day of November 1837. Personally appeared before me. ABRAHAM WHITTEMORE one of the Justices of the Court of Common Pleas, for the County and State aforesaid.
JOANNA THOMAS a resident of Concord in the State and County aforesaid, aged 88 years, who being first duly sworn according to Law, doth on her oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the Act of Congress passed July the 4 th 1836. and the Act explanatory of said Act, passed March 3 d 1837.
That she was married by the Rev d . Mr. Stearns of Epping in the Co. of Rockingham in State aforesaid, to Abraham Thomas who was a private in the army of the revolution in Capt. Worthen's Company in Col. Starks Regt in New Hampshire line. That according to her best knowledge and belief, he entered the service of the United States at Epping in the County and State aforesaid.
In April or May AD 1775 for one year under Capt. Worthen of Epping in Col. Starks Regt, in New Hampshire Line. That he served at Bunker Hills, Prospect Hill, Winter Hill, and the vicinity the full term of his enlistment.
That he enlisted into the service of the United States at Raymond in the County & State aforesaid, the first of June AD 1777. for two Months under Capt. Stephen D. Dearborn of Chester, Lieut. Ezekiel Lane in Col. Stickney's Regt. New Hampshire line, that he marched to Charlestown N o 4 from thence to Bennington was there in the Battle in Aug. AD 1777. there served out his full time of two Months, (and eight days more).
She further declares she has no documentary evidence, except what is herewith annexed, and knows of no person living who can testify to his service except the annexed.
She further declares that she was married to the said Elisha Thomas in October AD 1772.

Rev
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 14860
Jemma Hayes Former Widow of Elisha Thomas Pri Rev War
Act: July 4 th 36
Index:—Vol. 9 , Page 318
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Hon J. G. Edwards
Cannon Place Washington City

Concord N.H. Dec. 4-1837
Sir
I herewith transmit to you the Papers in the case of Joanna Hayer for a Pension, — when examined please to return to me at Concord (N.H. Post Office) —
I am your obed Servt —
William West Atty for Claimant
It may here be proper to say that Jonathan Batchelder (the witness in this case) once made application, to the Department for a Pension, but failed on account of not having served six Months.
The Department allowed him in this service two Months and Eight days, the Claimant being with him (all the time) served the same time. —
Respectfully Yours —
William West