Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 21796, for Moses Merrell, New Hampshire

SERVICE
NUMBER
Continental N. H.
or Merrell Moses Merrill,
No. 21796
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5517
New Hampshire
Moses Merrill
of Meredith in the State of New Hampshire who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain Moore of the Reg't, commanded by Col Starks in the New Hampshire line for 15 months
Inscribed on the Roll of New Hampshire at the rate of 50 Dollars — Cents per annum, to commence on the 14th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 11th day of Febre. 1833 and sent Genl. J. M. Washburn Secy of War
Arrears to 14th of Sept. 1832 $75.00 Semi-ant. allowance ending 4 Mar 33 25.00
$100.00
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by A. H. Adamson Clerk, Book D Vol. 151 Page 171

1036 New Hampshire, Portsmouth
Eunice Merrill
widow of Moses Merrill N H who was a Private
in the Revolution
Reported
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 50 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 21 st day of July 1843 and sent to N. M. Taylor New Hampton, N. Hampshire
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book A. Vol. 1, Page 19.

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Declaration
1234.
Constitutional Law
Emma Merrill
Child of Moses
W.H.
Married 1980
Dead 1835
Akt 7 July 1835
Allow $50 per
ann
W.H. Taylor New Hampshire

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7 th July 1838 entitled An Act granting half pay and Pensions to certain Widows
State of New-Hampshire
Stratford: ss
On this twenty sixth day of August 1838 personally appeared before me Henry G Simpson Judge of the Court of Common Pleas for said County of Stratford and State aforesaid Eunice Merrill a resident of Meredith in the County and State aforesaid aged seventy eight 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 7 th July 1838 entitled An Act granting half pay and Pensions to certain Widows
That she is the Widow of Moses Merrill who was a private in the Army of the Revolution who was a Pensioner under the Act of Congress of the 7 th June 1832 at fifty Dollars per annum that he enlisted in Exeter N.H. and Belonged to the New Hampshire Troops for proof of service reference will be had to papers in the War Office produced where he obtained his certificate which has been returned to the Pensions Office in Portsmouth N.H.
She further Declares she was Married to the said Moses Merrill at Brentwood on the 6 th day of March in the year 1780 by the Rev. Mr. Grafton as will fully appear by proof annexed
That her Husband died on the 10 th day of February in the year 1835 as will more fully appear by proof herewith annexed
That she was not Married to him her aforesaid Husband prior to his leaving the service but the Marriage took place previous to the first day of

January 17 th 1894 at the time above stated She further Declares that She was never afterwards Married and still remains a Widow
Emmie Morris
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year above written before me,
Henry Y. Simpson } Judge of the Court of Common Pleas for the County of Stafford
I certify that the above Declaration was taken at the house of the said Emmie Morris she being unable to appear in Court from bodily infirmity
Henry Y. Simpson } Judge of the Court of Common Pleas
For further proof of the death of Moses Morris reference may be had to the Widows Power of Attorney with a certificate from the Court of Probate sent to the Pension Office when she obtained the Pension due to her late husband at the time of his death

I Henry G Simpson of Lawful age do certify that I have been well acquainted with Eunice Merrill for more than thirty years last past and know that she is the widow of Morse Merrill who was a Revolutionary Pensioner at the time of his death that he died in February 1835 that the said Morse and Eunice Merrill lived together as lawful husband and wife until his death and I have good reason to believe they were lawfully married as she has set forth in her declaration.
Henry G. Simpson State of New Hampshire Stratford 1834 August 26 th 1834 Sworn to and subscribed before me Nicholas M Taylor Justice Peace.
I hereby certify that the above named Henry G Simpson is a respectable witness and his testimony is entitled to full credit.
Nicholas M Taylor Justice Peace
The respectability of the above witness reference may be had to Amos Pundel Esq. Postmaster General of the United States.
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I Levi Dorr of 75 years of age do certify that I was well acquainted with Moses Merrill and Eunice Worthen before they were Married & lived within one half mile of her the said Eunice Worthen when they were Married, and the said Moses Merrill and Eunice Worthen were joined in Marriage in the Spring of the year 1740 I have been well acquainted with them both ever since they were Married until his death, and I know that she the said Eunice Merrill is still his Widow
Levi Dorr
State of New Hampshire Stratham ss Sept. 10th 1838 Sworn to and Subscribed Before me Nicholas M Taylor Justice of the Peace
I hereby certify that the above named Levi Dorr is a respectable witness and his testimony is entitled to credit
Nicholas M Taylor Justice of the Peace
Subscribed before me Nicholas M Taylor Justice of the Peace

I John Gordon of 78 years of age do testify that I was well acquainted with Moses Morris and Eunice Worthen before they were married and know that the said Moses Morris and Eunice Worthen were joined in marriage in Brentwood in the spring of the year 1880 the month I do not recollect. I have been well acquainted with them ever since until his death and know that the said Eunice Morris is still the widow of Moses Morris
John Gordon
State of Essex Woodstock Thompson J. September 3rd 1894 Subscribed and sworn to before me
Nicholas M Taylor Justice Peace
I hereby certify that the above named John Gordon is a respectable witness and his testimony is entitled to credit
Nicholas M Taylor Justice Peace
Subscribed & sworn to before me Lewis Davis

State of New Hampshire Secretary of State's Office
I certify that the above named Henry G. Simpson is a Justice of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Strafford, and Nicholas M. Fayle is a Justice of the Peace in and for the County of Strafford, and their signatures are genuine. In testimony whereof I have this thirteenth day of September Anno Domini 1833 caused the Seal of the State to be hereunto affixed.
John Merrill Deputy Secy

I John Wadleigh of Meredith in the County of Strafford and State of New Hampshire of the age of seventy-nine years testify and say that I entered the service of the United States in the month of April A.D. 1775 and to continue in the service until the first day of January following, under Capt. Daniel Moore. Lieut. Gage in Col. Stark's Regt in New Hampshire Line. Marched directly to Winter Hill near Boston Mass. Thence to Bunker Hill, westward in the Battle of Bunker Hill on the 17th day of June A.D. 1775, after the Battle marched to Winter Hill and there served out the full term of my enlistment, and further testify that I am well acquainted with Moses Merrill of Meredith in the County and State aforesaid and know that the said Moses Merrill did enlist and serve in the service of the United States in the year A.D. 1775 that he served in the same company under the same Officers, and the same Regiment with me. The said Merrill continued in the service as long as I did or how much longer I can not state John Wadleigh
Strafford ss } Sept 5 th 1832 } Personally appeared the above named John Wadleigh and took oath that the above affidavit by him subscribed is just and true
Before me, John D. C. Gage Just Peace Jon T. Morrison
I Certify that the above named John Wadleigh is a man of good character whose statements are entitled to full credit
Jon T. Morrison Justice of the Peace

State of New Hampshire Secretary's Office Sept. 5. 1832
The within named Jonathan S. Moulton is a Justice of the Peace for our County of Strafford duly constituted and sworn, and his signature as such genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set the Seal of the State. Ralph Metcalf Secretary.

More long short or s.
100 90.
Private 15 months adm?
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DECLARATION.
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress, passed June 7, 1832.
State of New-Hampshire, } ss. At a Court of Probate held at the dwelling County of Strafford } house of Moses Merrill in Meredith before me Daniel C. Atkinson Judge of Probate for said County of Strafford On this 20th day of August 1832, personally appeared in open Court, before the Judge of the said Court of Probate, now sitting, Moses Merrill a resident of Meredith in the County of Strafford and State of N. H. aged 70 years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress, passed June 7, 1832.
That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers, and served as herein stated—
That he enlisted at Brentwood in the County of Rockingham and State of New Hampshire in the month of April A.D. 1775 for eight or nine months served eight months under Capt. Daniel Moore, Lieut. Faye, in Col. Starks Regt in New Hampshire line Marched directly to Winton Hill near Boston Mass. from thence to Bunker Hill was there in the Battle of Bunker Hill the 17 day of June 1775. after the Battle moved to Winton Hill stationed there served eight months and then honorably dismissed but did not take a written discharge. That he enlisted at Winton Hill on the ground the last of December A.D. 1775 for two months under Capt Bowman, Lieut. Dudley in Col. Poor's Regt in the New Hampshire line stationed at Winton Hill and its vicinity, served there two months and honorably dismissed but did not take a written discharge.
That he enlisted at Newbury Mass about July A.D. 1776 for five months under Benjamin Evans Martin Master, Mustered same day and put under Capt. Brown (Lieut not recollected) in Col. Braders Regt, in New Hampshire line (or State Troops cannot certainly say which) marched to Charleston number four in State of New Hampshire from thence to Screensborough from thence took Boats to Giconelonga from thence to Mount Hope. Stationed there until the time of his enlistment expired, served five months and dismissed but did not take a written discharge, and further that he actual served in all the three above enlistments fifteen months in person exclusive of the few days he hired Mr. Batchelder. That he has no documentary evidence and knows of no Person whose testimony he can procure who can testify to his service except the affidavits hereto annexed sworn to & subscribed by John Woolley.
That he was born in Pembroke in the County of Merrimack and State of New Hampshire was moved to Concord by his Father when very young lived in Concord about ten years then back to Pembroke from there to Spring lived there about five years, from thence to Exeter lived there about two years from thence to Brentwood lived there until he entered the service of the United States and since lived in Brentwood about four years then moved to Meredith lived there for forty years last part and now resides in same place—

He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present, and declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of the Agency of any State. That he from bodily infirmity cannot attend court
Sworn to and subscribed, the day & year aforesaid before me
Moses Merrill
We, Levi Smith a licensed preacher residing in Meredith  Moses Merrill residing in Meredith
Daniel C. Atkinson Judge of Probate and Ebenezer S. Mooney
hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with Moses Merrill , who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be 79 years of age; that he is reputed and believed, in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
Levi Smith affirmed Ebenezer S. Mooney Sworn and subscribed the day & year aforesaid before me
Levi Smith
Ebenezer S. Mooney
Daniel C. Atkinson Judge of Probate
And the said Court do hereby declare in its opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier, and served as he states. And the Court certifies, that it appears to them  him that Levi Smith who has signed the preceding certificate, is a licensed preacher resident in the  Meredith and that Ebenezer S. Mooney , who has also signed the same is a resident in the  said Meredith and are credible persons, and that their statement is entitled to credit. That said Moses Merrill by bodily infirmity is unable to attend court from his house  Daniel C. Atkinson Judge of Probate
I James Bartlett Register of the Court of Probate
do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of Moses Merrill for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this 23 d day of August A.D. 1832
James Bartlett Reg d
I James Bartlett Register of the said Court of Probate, do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of Moses Merrill for a pension and that the above signature of Daniel C. Atkinson the Judge of said Court is his genuine signature.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court, this 23 d day of August A.D. 1832
James Bartlett Reg d

New Hampshire (P.) 1234
Eunice Merrill, widow of Moses Merrill, decd.
who was a pensioner under the Act of 7 June, 1832- and who died on the 10 th of February, 1835- of Strafford Co. in the State of N. Hampshire who was a private in the company commanded by Captain Moore of the Regt. - commanded by Col. Stark in the N. Hampshire line for 15 months - private
Inscribed on the Roll of N. Hampshire (Pensions.) at the rate of 50 Dollars — Cents per annum. to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836
Certificate of Pension issued the 30 th day of No- vember, 1838- and sent to N. M. Taylor, New Hampshire, N. H.
Arrears to the 4th of Sept. 1838 = $125.00 Semi-annual allowance ending 4 Mar. 39 = 25.00
$150.00
{ Act July 7, } 1838. }
Recorded by Book
L. N. Ellery Clerk, Vol. 1
Page 46.

Reg
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 21796
Emmice Merrill wife of Moses Merrill prior Rev. war
Act: March 3 rd  /48
Index:—Vol. 16 , Page 44
[Arrangement of 1870.]

1404 Declaration of Lucius Morris
$50 per an
N. M. Taylor

DECLARATION.
In order to obtain the benefits of the Act of Congress of the 3d March, 1843, granting pensions for one year to certain Widows who have received pensions under the Act of July 7, 1838.
STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE.
Belknap ss. On this twentieth day of March 1843. Personally appeared before the Subscriber , a Magistrate in and for the County and State aforesaid, Lucina Merrill , a resident of Meredith in the County of Belknap and State aforesaid, aged eighty five 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 3d day of March, 1843, granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War.
That she is the widow of Moses Merrill who was a private during the Revolution in the Rev - New Hampshire line
That she was a pensioner under the act of 7th July, 1838, which she received at the rate of fifty dollars her cents per annum,
She further declares that she is still a widow.
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written, before me.
Lucina X Merrill notary Nicholas W Taylor Justice Peace through said State
Belknap ss March 20th 1843
I hereby certify that I have been personally acquainted with Lucina Merrill the person who has signed and sworn to the foregoing Declaration and know that she was a Pensioner under the Act of Congress of 7th July 1838 and that she is still the widow of Moses Merrill
Nicholas W Taylor Justice Peace through said State

State of New Hampshire Belknap ss. I E. S. Lawrence Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of the County and State aforesaid do hereby certify that Nicholas M. Bagley is an acting Justice of the Peace in and for said County duly commis- sioned and qualified that his commission was dated on the 21st day of December 1842 and will expire on the 20th day of December 1844 and his signature above written is genuine in my belief
Given under my hand and the seal of the Court this sixteenth day of May A.D. 1843.
E. S. Lawrence, Clerk.