Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 44,491, for John Knowlton, Massachusetts

SERVICE
NUMBER
Mea.
Knowlton, John
S. 44,491
CONTENTS

14.955
New Hampshire
John Knowlton
of Dublin in the State of N. Hampshire who was a private in the company commanded by Captain Dutton of the reg t commanded by Colonel Trefrey in the Massachusetts line, for the term of three years, from May 1781 to December 1783
Inscribed on the Roll of N. Hampshire at the rate of Eight Dollars per month, to commence on the 23 d day of July, 1819, and
Certificate of Pension issued the 27 th of Sept r 1819 and sent to Elisha Hunt, Esq.
Restored to the Roll on 12 th day of January 1830 and notification sent to Hon. H. Hubbard at House of Reps. Pension commencing on the 8 th of January 1830
Amount due on 4th of March 1830 } $15.22
{ Revolutionary Claim, Acts March 18, 1818, May 1, 1820. }
Duplicate certificate issued March 1831 sent to Thoms M c Edwards, Treasr. N.H.

Yse Knowlton of Marlborough in the County of Cheshire and State of New Hampshire of lawful age depose and say that I am son of John Knowlton of Dublin in the County & State aforesaid and that the note for the sum of fifty Dollars and sixty cents dated Oct 2 1820 signed by John Knowlton to me as stated in his declaration was given in part for money he borrowed of me and the remainder for labor I performed for him on his farm, and that the whole of the amount of said note was fairly and honestly due to me. I further depose and say that Silas Knowlton a brother of mine and son to John Knowlton aforesaid purchased my to the farm and paid me thirty five Dollars in money in part for the before mentioned note on the first day of March A.D. 1823, and he the said Silas paid me the residue of said note in money some time in the Autumn of A.D. 1823 being the same year. And your deponent further saith not. — Yse Knowlton
Cheshire County ss. June 26 th 1829. Then Yse Knowlton above named personally appeared and made solemn oath that the foregoing deposition by him subscribed contains the whole truth and nothing but the truth.
before me
Joseph Appleton Justice of the Peace

I certify that J. Knowlton within named is a credible and disinterested witness
Joseph Appleton Justice of the Peace

State of Hampshire Chester J. July 23 rd 1819 Then before Elisha Huntly a Justice of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Hampshire personally appeared the within named John Knowlton and made solemn oath that the within declaration by him subscribed contains the truth and nothing but the truth and it having been made to appear to my satisfaction that the said John Knowlton did serve in manner as by him is stated in said declaration and also that by reason of his Reduced Circumstances in life he stands in need of the assistance of his Country for support all which I certify to the best of my knowledge Knowledge of me
Elisha Huntly Decl r
one of the Justices of the Court of Com- mon Pleas for said County.
Chester J. July 23 rd 1819.
I Salma Hale Clerk of the Judicial Courts in said County certify that Elisha Huntly is an associate Justice of the Court of Common Pleas in said County & that the foregoing is his signa- ture
In testimony whereof I hereunto affix the seal of our Superior Court of Infer- ior Courts the County Court using no seal
S. Hale

John Knowlton of Dublin in the County of Cheshire and State of Hampshire whose husbandman do make the following declaration upon Oath that in the year of our Lord one thousand seven - hundred and eighty one in the month of May - I enlisted as a private soldier in the Continental Army in United States of America at Shelburn in the State of Massachusetts in the Massachusetts line under Capt Burton in Col Tappan's  Regiment which was the Tenth Massachusetts Regiment for Three years and closed until December 1783 or the first of January 1784 when I was honorably discharged at West Point but have since lost my discharge - I am in the fifty seventh year of my age Also I further say and oath that by reason of my reduced circumstances in life and in need of the assistance of my country for support.
John Knowlton

75 John Knowlton Value 582
A
MARK

STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE.
CHESHIRE COUNTY ss.
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS.
ON this fourth day of July 1820 personally appeared John Knowlton in open Court before the Justices of said Court being a court of record for said county, proceeding according to the course of the common law, having a jurisdiction unlimited in point of amount, and keeping a record of its proceedings. John Knowlton aged fifty eight years, resident in Dublin in said county, who being first duly sworn, doth on his oath declare, that he served in the Revolutionary war as follows: I entered the service for three years and served for more than one year in the 10. Regiment commanded by Col. Lappin and in Captain Buxton's company then was arranged into the eighth Regt. commanded by Col. Washburn and in Capt. Dyer's company the remainder of my enlistment and in the Massachusetts line
The date of my original declaration in order to obtain a pension is the Twenty third day of July 1819 The number of my pension certificate is 14,955
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. I am a farmer by occupation but am unable to pursue my occupation or do any labour and I have been for several years past — my family consists of myself and one daughter named Polly aged six teen years of a slender constitution unable to labour
John Knowlton
Sworn to and declared at Keene in said County, on the fourth day of July 1820 before
R. Cose } Judge of said Court.
I, SALMA HALE, Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas, for the County of Cheshire, 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
582 dollars and  cents.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said Court on this eighth day of July
A. D. 1820
S. Hale

SCHEDULE,
Of the whole estate (necessary clothing and bedding excepted) and income of John Knowlton of Dublin in the County of Cheshire and State of Newhampshire, Applicant for a Pension under the act of Congress of May 1st, 1820.
one house thirty feet by eighteen one story in height - one barn forty feet long twenty four feet wide forty five acres of land - - - $400.00 two oxen $25. - one cow 18. - 83.00 two yearling heifers $10. one calf 2.50 - 12.50 one three years old cow - - - - - 34.50 two sheep 3 & one swine 7. & - - - 10.00 one cart 11 - two ploughs & one ox yoke - 20.00 two draft chains - - - - - 3.75 one table - 0.50 six chairs 2 one chest - - 3.50 one iron pot dish kettle & tea kettle - - - 2.50 sundry platters dishes and earthen ware - 2.00 one saddle and bridle - - - - - 7.50 one loom and tackle - - - - - 2.75  582.00
I am indebted to individuals as per above what is due to me 191.86  390.14
John Knowlton
We the Subscribers testify and say, that we have viewed the property contained in the above Schedule, shewn to us by John Knowlton above named, as his property; and are of opinion that the sums set against the respective items are their true value.
Cheshire ss. appeared, above named, and made oath to the truth of the above statement, by them subscribed. Before me,
182 Personally Justice of the Peace.
I certify, that named, are disinterested and credible witnesses.
above Justice of the Peace.

State University
Full name of soldier, John Knowlton, B. Holliston, Mass.
Where did he enter service? at Dublin, Cheshire Co., N.H.
(Town, county, and State.)
Under what officers did he serve? Capt. Abijah Smith, Col. Nahun Baldwin, Sept-Dec, 1776.
Place of residence after service, Dublin, Cheshire Co., N.H.
(Town, county, and State.)
Approximate date of death, April 1835, aged 89.
Given name of widow, The name of Wife = Elizabeth Wight, may not have (survived him).
Did either the soldier or his widow receive a pension? I think he did but have not positive knowledge.
Additional information J Knowlton was Corp. in Capt. Salmon Stone's Co. July - Sept. 1777, in campaign against Burgoyne. August, 1778, he was serg. or ensign, in Capt. Samuel Fitchell's Co. (Dublin, N.H.) in R.I. campaign. Capt. Salmon Stone of Rindge, N.H.
Signature, Samuel B. Derby
(Mrs. or Miss to be prefixed if a lady signs.)
Post-office address, including street and number, town, county, and State, #93, 15th Avenue
Columbus, Ohio, Franklin Co.

44491 INVALID.
Rev
File No. 44491
John Knowlton Pris. Rev. War
Act: 18" March 1818 D 1st May 1820
Index:—Vol. 3 , Page 281
[Arrangement of 1870.]

July 16-1903
E. Derby Columbus, O.
Samuel
50
See Inv. 1
E. Crump 3.66
6.6. W.W.
June 2, 1896
Sold. Bush
Stocking
W.P.
3.66

June 2, 1896 to C. H. W. E. Orange see inv.
Sold. Pur'd Stocking N. P. 3.66 3/4
JB
✓
July 16-1903 S. Derby Columbia, Pa.
Sunnel

44 4 91 Mrs. Knowlton
July 23. 1879 - 56
Auburn N.H.
May 81 - Sherburn Mass
Capt Buxton
Col Tupper
Out t. Dec 21, 83
No Bob

O. W. AND N. DIVISION.
Department of the Interior,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Searched by _____
Claim No. _____
Certificate No. _____
Claimant _____
Soldier _____
Service _____
Additional service _____
Remarks _____
_____ Chief of Division.

Correspondence from and to the Prison Office.

Amatter July 6 1857 186

Letters in this case. To S. Hale 9 Oct 1828 To J. M. Edwards 9 April 1829 to 20 17 July 1829 also Oct. 16 1829.
11, 1953
New Hampshire
John Knowlton
of Dublin in the state of New Hampshire who was a private in the regiment commanded Colonel Tupper of the Mass ts line, for the term of three years
Inscribed on the Roll of New Hampshire at the rate of - 8 - Dollars per month, to commence the 23 d of July 1817
Certificate of Pension issued the 27 th of Sep 1819 and sent to Elisha Huntly Esq. Keene New Hampshire
  Arrears to 4th of Sep 1819  $ 11.31    Semi-annual acct ending 4 th Mar 1820  " 48,    1 mo 9/31 & 4/30  $ 59.38  
{ Revolutionary claim, { Act 18th March, 1818.
See account

John Piper of Dublin in the County of Cheshire and State of New Hampshire of lawful age depose and say that I have for eight years past been well acquainted with John Knowlton of Dublin a Revolutionary Soldier and also with his son Silas who now owns the farm formerly owned by his father John Knowlton, and who has in times past and is still supporting his father. Further depose and say that John Knowlton & Silas as far as I know have a fair character for honesty and veracity, and that I have known the circumstances of the parties, and fully believe the transactions between them in relation to property & concerns have been perfectly fair and honest. — John Piper
State of New Hampshire Cheshire County ss. Sept 8. 1829. I testify that John Piper above named is a disinterested and credible witness
Joseph Appleton as Read

Cheshire County ss.
On the eighth day of September A.D. 1829. personally came John Piper within named and made solemn oath, that the fore- going deposition by him subscribed contains the whole truth and nothing but the truth.
before me Joseph Appleton Justice of the Peace
John Piper affiant
I

Reene Nov 4, 1829
Sir. -
From the letter, preceding the last, from the War Department it seemed that the copy of the deed and the testimony of the Member of Congress from this district as to the character of John Silas Knowlton would supply the deficiency in testimony heretofore furnished, and entitle John Knowlton to be placed on the Pension list. - The copy of the deed has been furnished and the testimony of the Member of Congress that, "from testimony of persons with whom he is well acquainted and in whom he has confidence, living in the vicinity of the said John Silas he is satisfied that the said John Silas are persons of probity & veracity". - This, as from the last letter from the department, is not deemed a compliance with the requisition. - Believing that the case of John Knowlton is a meritorious one - that his circumstances are in fact and in truth such as bring him within the provisions of the act I am induced to request your further attention to his claim. - Permit me to ask then is not the testimony of the Member of Congress founded upon the affidavits of men of character, intimately acquainted with the parties, living in their immediate neighbourhood & personally known to him, equivalent to his testimony founded

upon his personal knowledge. - or in other words is not the testimony of disinterested and reputable men having personal knowledge, equal to the tes- timony of the member of Congress who even he may be, having personal knowledge. - and if confidence is to be placed in the testimony of a member of Congress, testifying from his personal knowledge, - is it not equal con- fidence to be given to his testimony based upon statements under oath by witnesses whom he knows. - would he not require that the tes- timony which is to be the foundation of his testimony should be full credible & sufficient, to satisfy him in giving his sanction to it. -
A member of Congress cannot be personally acquainted with but a small proportion of his constituents. - and but is usually person- ally acquainted with the prominent men in every town within his district. - So in this case he was not acquainted with the appli- cants - but being acquainted with the depu- ties whose depositions were presented to him which depositions I now forward, he felt justified in testifying to his belief of the facts to be established. -
We have furnished them all the proof then

which can be furnished through the mode which the Department has pointed out, under the circumstances of the case. — If testimony direct to the Department should be required from individuals to whom the applicant is known — we can furnish that from witnesses whose veracity & general respectability by any mode which the department shall designate, shall be established. —
Respectfully
Thomas M. Edwards for John Knowlton.

Keene Ct B Feb 10
Feb 10
J. S. Edwards, Esq.
(Pension)
Washington City

Keene Feb 90. 1829.
Dear Sir. —
Some three or 4 months since I forwarded the papers of John Knowlton an applicant to be restored to the Pension list & rec d in reply a letter from you requesting further proof as to the alleged disposition of his property since 1820. —
Since the rec d of your letter I have noticed the late construction given to the Pension Law by the present Sec y of War and if I do not misapprehend it, it would seem to render the further evidence unnecessary in this case. —
By the present or rather last schedule the applicant declares that he has but about $30 of property at this time. — By his schedule of 1820 - he had in all but $582 - Real & personal. — Upon this sum ten per cent would be much less than an annual pension. — You will permit me then to enquire whether it is now necessary that he should justify his statements as to the manner in which he has become divested of it. — or whether it would not be enough to show merely that he has not at this time more than he had then. — Very Respectfully yours W. M. Edwards

Keene July 9. 1879.
Sir. —
In compliance with the direction from the War Department, the enclosed testimony relative to the application of John Knowlton, is forwarded. — which Testimony the Applicant hopes will be deemed sufficient. —
Respectfully
Wm Edwards

Emma M. Oct 11
Free
Hon Secretary War
Washington City

Keene Oct 10, 1829.
Sir. ~
In your last letter relative to the case of John Knowlton an applicant for a pension it was stated that a copy of the deed of conveyance from him to Silas Knowlton, and the testimony of the member of Congress of this district as to the character of John & Silas as as to probity & veracity, would be required before a decision could be made. —
These I now furnish. —
Yours Respectfully
M. M. Edwards

448 Case of Mrs. Knowlton ✓
— Elisha Huntley Judge
Keene, N. Hamp.
Recd. Aug. 2, 1879.
mass line Col. Supper
1701 Pocomoke
Blaine 07 July 23

Pension Office 4th March
Henry W. Free 3/19/26 War Department Pension Office Washington City

14 Nane Feb 26. 1830
Please return to Thomas M c Edwards Keene N.H.

Application to be Restored
John Knowlton of New Hampshire served 3 years. He was placed on the pension list 27 Sept 1819: pension to commence 23 July 1819
He was struck from the rolls under the act of 1 May 1820 on account of the amount of property in his possession. He had a small farm and some personal property amounting to $382 00 At which time he was indebted $191. 86
See schedule A
On the 17 th September 1828, he applied to be restored. No property exhibited except a note on Silas Knowlton for $30 34
He states that on the 15 Sept 1828 he sold his house and land to his son Silas for $400 (see Deed B,) and that his personal property had been expended for his maintenance. That at the time of sale he was indebted to his son Silas for board and clothing 312. 00 And that his son owed him for rent 138 00 Leaving a balance in favor of his son of $174 00

  to be applied to the payment of the farm  day  174 00    That his son has since paid debts for him      amounting to  195 66     and has given his note for the balance  30 34      400 00   
See declaration 6.
The file D containing the affidavits of Silas Smith in consideration of his father's statement, and the affidavits of the claimant's creditors who have been paid by Silas.
In file D page 8 is the affidavit of Ebenezer Richardson, who states that the claimant boarded with his son from January 1823 to Sept 1828, during which time the claimant was unable to perform any labor; and that the accounts between the parties are very low and equitable.
The documents are certified to be credible and disinterested.
The evidence was not satisfactory, and the claimant was directed to exhibit the testimony of some Member of Congress, who might have a personal knowledge of the character of the claimant and his son.
October 9. 1829, the Hon. Henry Hubbard

made oath that from the testimony of persons living in the neighborhood of the parties, with whom he was well acquainted and on whose testimony he had perfect confidence, he believed the claimant and Son to be men of probity and veracity, and the transactions between them to be fair and honest.
See paper E.
The objection to this testimony is obvious, the deponent having no personal knowledge of the parties.
John Piper, Joseph Snow and John Appleton depose that that they are personally acquainted with the parties, and believe the claimant to be men of veracity, and the transactions between them to have been fair and honest.
See papers F, G, H.
The objection to this testimony is evident that of a Member of Congress having been required.
The paper I contains an argument by the claimant's agent Thos. M. Edwards Esquire.
He contends that the testimony of disinterested and respectable men having a personal knowledge

of the Party is equal to that of a member of Congress having personal knowledge of the Party.
The Rev. Levi Woodbury, the Hon. Henry Hubbard and Isaac Hill Esq. 2 d Committee are willing to testify in favor of the character of J. Appleton, one of the deponents.
That in the case of John Brown

Henry Hubbard member of Congress elected from the State of New Hampshire, resi- ding in the County of Cheshire, depose that from testimony of persons living in the imme- diate neighbourhood of John Knowlton of Dublin in said County an applicant for a pension, and of Silas Knowlton, his son, and who have been for a long time acquainted with the said John & Silas and with their pecuniary circumstances, with whom I am well acquainted & in whose testimony I have perfect confidence, I am satisfied that said John & Silas Knowlton are men of probity and veracity, and that the transactions between them in relation to property have been fair and honest. —
Henry Hubbard
Cheshire ss Oct 9. 1829. Personally appeared Henry Hubbard the above deponent and made oath that the above deposition by him subscribed is true. —
Before me
Thomas McDowall, Justice of the Peace for said County.

Cherhins 10. 1829
I Salme Hale Clerk of the Judicial Court in said County certify that Thomas M. Edwards is a Justice of the Peace in a for said county - and that the foregoing is his signature. In testimony whereof I hereunto affix the Seal of our Superior Court of Justice
S. Hale Clerk

Joseph Appleton of Dublin in the County of Cheshire State of Newham Juris of lawful age depose I say that I have for the last fifteen years been well acquainted with John Knowlton of Dublin aforesaid and also with his son Silas who now owns the farm formerly owned by his father, that Silas now supports his father and has for some years past, — I further depose and say that John & Silas Knowlton aforesaid sustain fair character for honesty and veracity and that I have been well acquainted with the circumstances of the parties and fully believe the transactions between them in relation to property concerns have been perfectly fair and honest. — Joseph Appleton
Cheshire County ss.
On the sixth day of October A. D. 1829. personally came Joseph Apple- ton above named and made solemn oath that the foregoing deposition by him subscribed is true. — before me

Cheshire County ss
I hereby certify that Joseph Appleton the deponent within named is a disinterested and cred- ible witness.

I Josephus Snow of Dublin in the County of Cheshire State of New Hampshire of lawful age depose and say that I have for fifteen years last past, been ac- quainted with John Knowlton of Dub- lin a Revolutionary soldier, and also with his son Silas Knowlton, who now owns the farm formerly owned by John Knowlton aforesaid; that Silas aforesaid for several years past has supported his father and is still supporting him. — I further depose and say that John Knowlton & Silas aforesaid sustain fair characters for honesty and veracity, and that I have during the period aforesaid known the circumstances of the parties and fully believe the transactions between them in relation to property concerns have been perfectly fair and honest. — Josephus Snow
Cheshire P.S.
On the sixth day of October A.D. 1829 personally came Josephus Snow and made solemn oath that the foregoing deposition by him subscribed contains the truth and nothing but the truth. before me Joseph Appleton Justice of the Peace

Cheshire County ss.
I hereby certify that Joseph Snow within named is a disinterested and credible witness.
Joseph Appleton Witness of the Peace

State of New Hampshire
Cheshire ss -
On this fourth day of February A.D. 1830 - before me the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace for the said County of Cheshire personally appeared John Knowlton who on his oath deposes that he is the same person who formerly belonged to the company commanded by Captain Burton in the Regiment commanded by Col. Tupper, being the 10th Regiment in the Massachusetts line, in the service of the United States - that his name was placed on the Pension Roll of the State of New Hampshire, that he received a certificate of that fact under the signature and seal of the Secretary of War, which certificate on or about the first of January A.D. 1825 was lost from his possession - in my presence that it was kept among his papers, and has been mislaid or destroyed, and having made diligent search he is unable to find it. -
Cheshire ss - February 4 th A.D. 1830. Sworn & Subscribed to the day & year aforesaid
John Knowlton Before me Joseph Appleton Justice of the Peace
I, Moses Marshall of lawful age depose that I am well acquainted with John Knowlton who has subscribed the above, & that I will know him to be the same person therein described. -
Cheshire ss. Feb 4 th 1830. Subscribed & sworn to Before me
Joseph Appleton Justice of the Peace I certify that Moses Marshall the above deponent is a person of veracity - Joseph Appleton Justice of the Peace

Cheshire p. Feb. 20. 1830
I Salma Hale, clerk of the Judicial Courts in said county certify that Joseph Appleton is a Justice of the peace in and for said county and that the foregoing are his signatures.
In testimony whereof I hereunto affix the seal of our Superior Courts of Judicature.
S. Hale, Clerk

Copy Knoxton to Shoulton
Lib. 108 / Vol. 319 }
B

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, That I
John Knowlton of Dublin Yeoman in the County of Cheshire and State of New Hampshire for and in consideration of the sum of Ten Hampshire four hundred dollars to me in hand before the delivery hereof, well and truly paid by Silas Knowlton Yeoman of Dublin in the County of Cheshire & State of New Hampshire 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 Silas Knowlton his heirs and assigns forever,
A certain tract of land being & lying in Dublin aforesaid vis; Part of lot N. seventeen in the fifth range of lots in S Dublin bounded as follows; Beginning at the north west corner of said lot; thence running east to a stake and stones within fifteen rods of the northeast corner of said lot thence running south a parallel line half the length of said lot to a stake and stones thence running west a parallel line to the west line of said lot thence running to the first mentioned bounds
To have and to hold the said granted premises, with all the privileges and appurtenances to the same being, to him the said Silas Knowlton his heirs and assigns, to his and their only proper use and benefit forever. And I the said John Knowlton for my own self my heirs, executors, and administrators, do hereby covenant, grant, and agree, to and with the said Silas Knowlton his heirs, and assigns, that until the the delivery hereof I am the lawful owner of said premises; seized and 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 the said John Knowlton my heirs, executors and administrators shall and will warrant the same to the said Silas Knowlton his heirs and assigns, against the lawful claims and demands of any person or persons whomsoever. And I in consideration aforesaid, do hereby relinquish my right of dower in the before-mentioned premises.
WITNESS my hand and seal, this fifteenth day of September Anno Domini, one thousand eight hundred and fifty eight. Signed, sealed and delivered in presence of us.
Ebenezer Richardson Rhoda Richardson
John Knowlton (Seal)
Sept. 16 th 1898
STATE OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE. CHESHIRE, ss. Personally appeared and acknowledged the foregoing instrument to be his voluntary act and deed.
Before me Chad. Morse JUSTICE OF THE PEACE. Rec. 16 Sept. 1898. Recorded & Exam d by Seris Campbell Reg r True Copy of Record Exam d Attest Seris Campbell Reg r

Cheshire. October 10 1829
I Salme Hale, Clerk of the Judicial Court in the county of Cheshire certify that Lewis Sampbell is Register of Deeds in and for said county and that this foregoing is his own signature - In testimony whereof I have hereunto set the seal of our Superior Court of Judicature
S. Hale Clerk

Commonwealth of Massachusetts
• Middlesex ss. I the Clerk of Sherburne in said county of Middlesex and commonwealth of Massachusetts do testify and say that I served as a Soldier for said Town of Sherburne in the Army of the United States in the Revolutionary War between Great Britain and America from the month of May in the year 1781 until the month of December in the year 1783 — that I am well acquainted with John Knowlton formerly of said Sherburne now of Dublin in the county of Cheshire and State of New Hampshire — that said Knowlton enlisted to serve as a Soldier for said town of Sherburne in the Army of the United States at the same time with myself — That he joined the Army at West Point in the year 1781 and continued in said Army as a Soldier until the month of December 1783 or the month of January 1784 — when he was discharged — I further testify and say that said Knowlton was about two years and six months in Capt. Buxton's com y in the 10 th Mass t Reg t commanded by Col. Tupper after which he was transferred to the 8 th Mass t Reg t commanded by Col. Moseley — ASA CLARK
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
• Middlesex ss. On the 10 th day of May A.D. 1819 — personally appeared before Mr. Calvin Sanger one of the Justices of the Peace in and for said County of Middlesex the aforesaid deponent who was examined, cautioned and sworn agreeable to Law to the deponent in presence by him subscribed — and further testify that said deponent is a highly respectable Man & credible witness — (Calvin Sanger)

Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Whereas Joseph L. Abraham Biglow clerk of the Judicial Court in the County of Middlesex do hereby certify that Calvin Langer is a Justice of the peace acting under the authority of this Commonwealth, & his signature name set to the within certifi- cate is his own proper signature.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of the Supreme Judicial Court this 20 th day of May 1819.
Abraham Biglow

Commonwealth of Massachusetts,
Middlesex ss. I Samuel Morse of Upton in the County of Worcester and Commonwealth foreseain do hereby assay say that I several served as a Soldier for the Town of Sherburne in the County of Middlesex in the Army of the United States in the Revolutionary War from the month of May in the year A D 1781 until the month of December in the year 1783 That I am acquainted with John Knowlton former- ly of said Sherburne who now resides in Dublin in the County of Cheshire and State of New-Hampshire That said Knowlton enlisted to serve as a Soldier for the Town of Sherburne in the Army of the United States at the same time with myself, and also one Asa Clarke entitled at the same time, that he joined the Army at Red Bank in the year 1781, and remained in said Army as a Soldier until the month of December 1783. or the month of January 1784, when he was discharged I also testify that the said Knowlton was about two years and six months in the 10 th Mass. Regt. and other Regiments, and further the Deponent saith not. — SAMUEL MORSE
Commonwealth of Massachusetts. —
Middlesex ss. On the 12 th day of May A D 1849, personally appeared before me Elisha Fairbanks one of the Justices of the Peace within and for said County the foreseain Samuel Morse and made oath to the truth of the above deposition before subscribed, and I further certify that the Deponent is a credible Witness. —
Elisha Fairbanks. —

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Middlesex. ss. I Abraham Biglow Clerk of the Judicial Courts in the County of Middlesex do certify that Elisha Fairbanks is a Justice of the peace acting under the au- thority of this Commonwealth, & his name subscribed to the within certificate is his own proper signature.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of the Supreme Judicial Courts this 2 nd of May 1819.
Abraham Biglow

5 Abias Knowlton son of John Knowlton of Dutton in the County of Berkshire State of Massachusetts of lawful age depose and say that in Sept 1822 I purchased John Knowl- ton's farm and the consideration fixed was four hundred dollars. that at the adjustment of our former accounts at the time the title was given John Knowlton my father aforesaid who had lived in my farm from Jan y 1 st 1823 to Sept 1825 and in expense of one dollar per week for board and fifteen dollars for articles of clothing which I furnished him during said time allowed me the sum of three hundred and twelve Dollars. and I allowed him twenty four Dollars for the rent of his farm animals during the time aforesaid which amounted to one hundred and thirty eight dollars. leaving at the date of our adjustment aforesaid a balance of one hundred and seventy four dollars. —
I further depose and say that I have paid the following debts for my father in part for the consideration for the farm. V z 1. A note dated Oct 2 1820 sign d by John Knowlton to Asa Knowlton for $50.00. 2. A note sign d as aforesaid to Hans Stark for $82. dated Dec r 26. 1820. which was principally paid by me. Also a note for $80.00 dated Nov r 28 th 1821 to Hans Stark. I also depose and say that I paid a Physicians account of $7.66 against my father that I took up a note which Polly Knowlton held against my father and gave my own to her for the same amount which was ten dollars. at the time she removed to New York. I also depose and say that the above mentioned notes and some other relations

6. which I am unable to particularize which my father owed, have been paid by me principally in cash. That my father has not been able to perform any labor of any consequence for twelve or fifteen years that he is at present extremely feeble and infirm and at present unable to walk without crutches. I further depose and say that the clothing which I have furnished my father since January 1823 amounting to fifteen dollars and the claims which I have paid for him and the amount due to me for his board after deducting twenty four Dollars per annum for rent for the farm which I allowed him, is a full and ample consideration for the benefits I have received from him.
Cheshire County ss. Silas Knowlton June 28 th 1829.
Then Silas Knowlton above named personally appeared and made solemn oath that the foregoing deposition by him subscribed contains the whole truth and nothing but the truth.
before me
Joseph Appleton Justice of the Peace
I certify that the above deposition is a credible and disinterested witness
Joseph Appleton Justice of the Peace

I Silas Knowlton of lawful age depose that I have read the declaration of John Knowlton, which this accompanies made in open Court, this nineteenth day of September 1878 and that I confirm his statement in relation to my purchase of his real estate and in relation to his long continued inability to work and present situation. —
The notes described therein I paid to the several persons to whom they were given under at his request, and under an un- derstanding that he was to give me a deed of the place when with the expenses of his maintenance they should amount to the value of the place or farm. — —
He is now with the exception of the amount of my note offered this day for $30.34 absolutely destitute of property and depen- dant upon me or publick charity for support. — Silas Knowlton.
State of Hampshire Cheshire ss
Subscribed & sworn to Before me a Justice of the Peace in & for said County. —
Thomas M c Edwards I certify that Silas Knowlton is a man of truth & veracity
Th s M c Edwards Jus. Peace

Cheshire October 3 1828
I Salina Hale clerk of all the Judicial Courts in said county certify that Thomas M. Edwards is a Justice of the Peace in and for said county & that the foregoing is his signature In testimony whereof I hereunto affix the seal of our Superior Court of Judicature
S. Hale

8 I Ebenezer Richardson of Dublin in the S. County of Cushing State of New Hampshire of lawful age depose and say that I am well acquainted with Mr John Knowlton and Mr Silas Knowlton his son, both of Dublin aforesaid, and in my opinion the conveyance by said John Knowlton of his Farm to his son Silas was for a good and valuable consideration. I further depose and say that the said Silas bonded his father John Knowlton from Jan 1 st A.D. 1823 to Sept 1 st of A.D. 1828. That John Knowlton during that term has not been able to perform any labor, that he is extremely feeble and infirm. I further depose and say that in my opinion one Dollar for board per week which John Knowlton has allowed Silas as stated in the ac- companying declaration is a very low price — I am also of opinion that Seventy four Dollars per year allowed by Silas Knowlton to his father for the use of the farm is a fair and equitable rent, and that the adjustment by which one hundred and seventy four Dollars was allowed by John Knowlton to Silas was equitable and proper. I further depose and say that I have for many years been acquainted with the parties aforesaid, and am fully of opinion that all their transactions have been perfectly honest. Ebenezer Richardson

Cheshire County ss June 26 th 1829 Then Ebenezer Richardson within named person ally appeared and made solemn oath that the foregoing deposition by him subscribed contains the whole truth and nothing but the truth.
before me Joseph Appleton Justice of the Peace
I certify that the above deponent is a credible and disinterested witness. — Joseph Appleton Jus. Peace
Cheshire ss. July 9. 1829
I Galme Hale clerk of the Judicial Court in said County certify that Joseph Appleton is a Justice of the Peace in & for said County, & that his name there subscribed to each of the four accompanying affidavits is in his own hand writing. In testimony whereof I hereunto affix the seal of our Superior Court of Judicature G. Hale

I Moses Wash of Dublin in the County of - Cheshire State of New Hampshire of lawful age do hereby say that I am well acquainted with Mr. John Knowlton and Silas Knowl- ton his son. both of Dublin aforesaid that the note signed to me by said John Knowlton for the sum of eighty two dollars dated Dec 26 1820 as stated in my declaration accompanying this def- ence has been paid in cash by Silas Knowlton for said Knowlton. In small part of the amount in which was paid by John Knowlton aforesaid.
I further depose and say that one year interest was paid on said note in Dec 1821. Twenty Dollars in May 1822. Thirteen 100 July 1824. Twenty or twenty five dollars some time in 1825 and some time after - The note was taken up by said Silas and a new one given for the balance. which note said Silas has since paid in money.
I further say that the original note above mentioned was for store goods paid in full, and the whole amount was honestly due to me from John Knowlton.
Moses Wash

4 Cheshire County ss. June 26. 1829. —
Then Hans Hark within named personally appeared and made solemn oath that the within deposition by him subscribed contains the whole truth and nothing but the truth. before me
Joseph Appleton justice of the Peace
I certify that the deponent above named is a credible and dis- interested witness.
Joseph Appleton justice of the Peace

DECLARATION,
In order to be restored to the Pension List, under the Act of the 1st March, 1823.
State of New-Hampshire.
County of Cheshire ss.
On this seventeenth day of September 1825, personally appeared in open court, [being a court of record held within and for said County, proceeding according to the course of the common law, having a jurisdiction unlimited in point of amount, and keeping a record of their proceedings]
John Knowlton
resident in said county, aged sixty five years, who, being first duly sworn, according to law, doth, on his oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the provision made by the acts of Congress, of the 18th March, 1818, and the 1st May, 1820, that he, the said Knowlton enlisted for the term of three years on the 10th day of May in the year seventeen hundred eighty one in the state of Massachusetts in the company commanded by captain Stephen in the regiment commanded by colonel Super being the tenth Regt in the line of the state of Massachusetts on the continental establishment; that he continued to serve in the said corps until more than a year when he was transferred to the 8th Regt. commanded by col. Washburn in the state of New York that his name has been placed on the pension list, and dropt therefrom on account of his property.
And, in pursuance of the act of the 1st May, 1820, I do solemnly swear (or affirm, as the case may be,) 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.
Schedule of real and personal estate, necessary clothing and bedding excepted, owned by me
One Note of S ts Knowlton for $30.34
John Knowlton
And that the following changes have been made in my property since the exhibition in the Schedule of July 1 1820 under law of May 1. 1820

An account of property exhibited in the first schedule and not now owned by the applicant.
   Articles sold. Names of persons to whom sold. Time of sale. Amount of money, or description of property, received in return.  
Real Estate Silas Knowlton 15 th Sept 1828  For this property I have recd four hundred dollars of Silas Knowlton, who is my son, as follows. I have lived with my son, since the first day of January 1823, at an expense of one dollar per week which amounts to $297. I have received clothing to the amount of $75 - both sum amounts to 312  My son has allowed me for rent according to agreement between us at $24 per year 138  Balance 174
This balance is a part of the payment of $400 for the farm. In addition to this, he has given up to me notes to the amt of $188.00 viz one note dated Oct 9 1820 for $50.00 to Silas Knowlton one dated Dec 20 1820 for $82.00 to Mary Work & one dated Nov 20 1821 for $56. which with the interest to the date of the said amt to the above sum of $188. which were paid by said Silas Knowlton at my request and for my benefit out of his own property to be held as a claim on the above estate, and also $7.50 a physician's account agt me - These sums - $174 - $188 - & $7.50, with the note to me of this date amount to the sum of $400.00 - My personal property has been all expended in my support and payment of debts since 1820 - I have been unable to do any work of any consequence for 15 years - and for the last seven years have not been able to earn at all - for the last 10 months I have been obliged to use two crutches, & have not been able to walk upright.
Sworn to, and declared, on the 17 th day of before September 1828 Before the Justices of said Court S Hale Clerk
I, Salma Hale clerk of the said Court do hereby certify, that it appears, to the satisfaction of the court, that the said John Knowlton did serve in the Revolutionary war, as stated in the preceding declaration, against the common enemy, for the term of nine months, under one engagement, on the continental establishment. I also certify, that it is the opinion of the said court, that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule is thirty dollars and thirty four cents. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said court, on this 25 th day of Sept 1828
S Hale Clerk of the Court of the of aforesaid