Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 15,118, for Francis Newton, Massachusetts

SERVICE
NUMBER
Continental Mass
Newton, Francis Eleanor
W. 15.118
CONTENTS

See letter to Agent A. J. Bryant Oct. 30. 1830.
Letter Oct 19, 1830
8210
New Hampshire Francis Newton
of N. Grantham in the State of N. Hampshire who was a private in the company commanded by Captain Sibley of the Regiment commanded by Colonel Lord, in the Massachusetts line, for the term of nine months, from June 1775 to 1776
Inscribed on the roll of New Hampshire at the rate of Eight Dollars per month, to commence on the 1 st day of January 1828,
Certificate of Pension issued the 28 of May 1830 and sent to Hon. J. Harvey. H. R.
Arrears to 4th of March 1830 $ 209. 03 Semi-annual all'ce ending 4 Sep. 1830 48. —
$ 257. 03
{ Revolutionary Claim, Acts March 19, 1819, and May 1, 1820 }
May 20. 1830
Rec: Book D. Vol: 1. fol: 173

2089 Concord N. H.
Eleanor Newton widow of Francis Newton decd.
who died on the 20 May 1830 of Sullivan in the State of N.H. who was a Private in the company commanded by Captain Sibley of the Regt. commanded by Col Larned in the U.S. line for 2 mos Private Inf. 18 " " of Artillery
Inscribed on the Roll of Concord at the rate of 81 Dollars 67 Cents. per annum. to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 2 nd day of June 1835 and sent to Hon. H. Hubbard Senate U.S.
Arrears to the 1 th of March 1838 $571.64 First annual allowance ending 4 th Sept. 40 83
$612.52
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act July 4, 1836, Section the 3 rd }
Recorded by H. Addison Clerk, March 4. 1838 Vol 2

State of New Hampshire
On this twenty ninth — day of April in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred & eighteen and of the Independence of these United States the forty second. Before me William H Woodward Esquire Chief Justice of the Courts of Common Pleas in the second District in said State comprising the county of Cheshire name Francis Newton of N. Grantham in said county a citizen of the United States & being duly sworn made solemn Oath that the declaration herunto annexed, by him subscribed is just and true. The declaration aforesaid being made in order to obtain the provisions made in and by an act of the Congress of the United States approved on the eighteenth day of March last past. The said Francis Newton declaring that he has no other evidence of his said service than the annexed discharge.
I therefore hereby certify that it appears to my satisfaction that the said Newton served on the Continental es- = tablishment in the war of the revolution against the common enemy for the term of nine months at one period of the war. And that he now is in reduced circumstances & stands in need of his country's assistance for support. And I do also certify that James Smith Esquire is a Justice of the Peace within & for said county of duly qualified to take affidavits, that his attestation here- = unto annexed is in due form and that full faith & credit is and ought to be given thereunto.
And I now transmit the declaration & affidavit aforesaid to the Secretary of the Department of War as the law requires.
In

In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my seal name and caused the seal of said Court to be hereunto affixed (no particular impression or device being used therefor) at Hanover in said District the day, and year last before written.
Wm H Woodward

Francis Newton
Not sure if he is the same person who was listed before - he was discharged in Genl. Order 2 Oct. 1862
Adm.
9 mo. in Arty.
E. Evans, Esq. Enfield N. H.

I Francis Norton of New Hampshire in the County of Cheshire and State of New Hampshire testify and say that I in May in the year one thousand seven hundred and seventy five I enlisted for eight months as a soldier in the service of the united States at Manchester in the County of Manchester and State of New Hampshire in the Massachusetts line in the revolutionary continental army under Capt. Isaac Belcher, and marched immediately to Roxbury in said State. About the first of June following it was ordered that the artillery companies be filled up & thus enlisted as a match company under Capt. John Sibley who commanded a company of artillery at that time under Col. Learned. I continued to serve under said Capt. Sibley until some time in December following at which time After the expiration of my eight months service I enlisted into Capt. Stephen Badlam's company of artillery under Col. Vose for the term of one year in which was in that year and continued to do duty in said company at Brattleboro' fort near Boston until the British left Boston soon after this we were ordered to Canada and accordingly marched to Canada and penetrated as far into the interior of Canada as the Three Rivers, where we met the American army retreating before the enemy, where we joined said army and retreated out of Canada to Mount Independence and I continued to do duty in said company until the second day of October in the year one thousand seven hundred and seventy six at which time I was discharged from the army on account of ill health by Maj. General Horatio Gates and this discharge is herewith annexed and I moreover say that I can produce no further evidence of my said services and that from my reduced circumstances I need the assistance of my country for support. And I do hereby relinquish all claim to any pension under any law of the United States passed before the 16 th day of March Anno Domini 1818.
Francis Norton

I, Grace Gile of Sedgwicktown in the County of Washington and State of Rhode Island being of Lawfull age testify and say that I read and have a long time been intimately acquainted with Mr Francis Simpson of said Sedgwicktown and still know him to be a man in low circumstances as to property and fully believe him to be in such induced circumstances in life as to be in need of assistance from his country for support agreeably to the act of Congress providing for the support of certain persons engaged in the land and naval services of the united States approved in March one thousand eight hundred and eighteen
Grace Gile
State of Rhode Island } April 20th 1818 Washington } Then Grace Gile personally Clusheer Is } appeared and after being duly cautioned made solemn oath to the truth of foregoing Affiantion by him subscribed before me James Smith Just Peace

I Asa Jenne of Sedgwick in the County of Cheshire and State of New Hampshire being of lawful age testify and say that I am now and have for more than twenty years past been acquainted with Mrs. Betsey Weston of said Sedgwick. I know her the said Weston to be in low circumstances as to property, and fully believe her to have a claim on the Government for pittance (so far as relates to his induced circumstances in life) under the act of Congress approved March the Twentieth one thousand eight hundred and eighteen.  Asa Jenne
State of New Hampshire } April 22 nd A.D. 1818 Cheshire } ss
Then Asa Jenne personally appeared and made solemn oath to the truth of the above affidavit by him subscribed
Before me James Smith Just Peace

Francis Newton
0210
Sept. 10/19
not entitled

SCHEDULE, CONTAINING the whole estate and income of Francis Newton (his necessary clothing and bedding excepted,) by him subscrib- ed, exhibited to the Court of Common Pleas for the county of Cheshire in the State of New-Hampshire, on the eighteenth day of  July 1820, and annexed to his oath, viz.
   Real estate consisting of about 25 acres of Land & small building thereon  280. —    2 cows & their calves 32 — a 2 year old heifer 11  43 —    An old mare & colt 25 — 1 hog & 2 pigs 85  30 —    1 Plow $2.50 1 harrow 2 or 3 chains 2  6 50    1 Hoe & shovel 50 — 1 yoke irons 1  1 50    1 Iron Pot & 2 small kettles 2 25  2 25    1 Large kettle 3 — 1 tea kettle 75  3 75    1 Braf kettle 3.50 — 2 old tables 2 1 chest 1  6 50    6 Chairs 2 — one coffee pot 25  2 25    Crockery ware viz. 6. teapot, cups, saucers &c  2 —    Pasture 1.25, fire stone stony 1.00 irons 50  2 75    4 old cedar barrels 1.33 one tub 50  1 83    Brown rather 95 one churn 50  1 45    Tin ware 58 Glass 17, 4 pails 1, 2 old wheels 1.  2 75    3 old axes 1. 1 iron bar 1.60  2 60    Set of cart boards, 1. one ax 50  1 50    Horse collar & traces 3  3 —   
$393. 63
Francis Newton

Cheshire
ss.] STATE OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE.
ON this 18 th day of July A. D. 1820 personally appeared
in open Court
before the Justices
Judge of the Court of Common Pleas in the
being a Court of Record, in and for the said county,
having the power of fine and imprisonment, Francis Newton aged
sixty seven years, resident in Franctham 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. I enlisted on the first of May 1775
into capt Isaac Botster's company col. Sarg's Regt
of the Massachusetts line, but was transferred to capt
John Tabbey's company of Artillery in June following
and served in said Company till the 2 nd day
of September 1776, and was then discharged,
The latter part of the time aforesaid - said Company
was commanded by capt Stephen Badlam
The date of my original declaration in order to obtain a pension is the 29 th day of April 1818. The number of my pension certificate is 8210 & I have received 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, but on account of the infirmities of age I am not of sufficient ability to pursue it, and that I have all family residing with me, my wife Eleanor aged sixty six years, who like myself is weak and infirm, and unable to do but little towards our support. And I am indebted to John Bryant in the sum of upwards of $500 - to Benj. H. Perron owing of $10 - to John Wymen over $13 - to Joseph Newton $150 on their accounts, & sundry other small debts, amounting to upwards of twenty dollars, as near as I can recollect.
Sworn to and declared at Newport in said County, on the 18 th day of July A. D. 1820, before
Elisha Hunttrey } Judge of the said Court.
I Salme 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 393 dollars and 83 cents.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said Court on this 25 th day of July A. D. 1820
S Hall } Clerk of the said Court.

Eleanor Newton, Affidavit
Wyl
Am A Hubbard Wyl

Additional Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the third section of the Act of Congress of the 4th of July 1836
I Eleanor Newton of Grantham in the County of Sullivan and State of New Hampshire, Widow of Francis Newton a Pensioner of the United States late of said Grantham deceased, depose and say that on or about the 7th day of February 1837, before the Honorable Elazar Jackson I made a declaration on oath in order to obtain the benefit of said act wherein I omitted to state a certain portion of the actual service which I verily believe my late husband the said Francis Newton rendered the Country for I have often heard him speak of it as well as his other services to wit one year as a substitute for one Reuben Parks.
In my declaration aforesaid I named the service for which I supposed my late husband was pensioned and which was substantially that he commenced his service in May 1775 and served in the Massachusetts Militia till June following; and that he then enlisted into an Artillery Company of Col. Larned's Regiment where in he did the duty of a Water till the 2nd of October 1776.
In addition to that service it is my firm belief that afterwards in the spring of 1780, my husband the said Francis again engaged and did actual service for the space of one year as substitute for Reuben Parks above named but I know not under whose command — He first engaged before leaving home as he told me at the time for six months but continued in service twelve months leaving me when he left home with three young children and finding me with four on his return —
From this circumstance I am confident of being correct about the length of this portion of service of which I have no evidence whatever other than proof that my husband used frequently speak of this service and what he underwent while performing it — After his return from the Army I recollect that he stated that he had been mostly engaged at the south, he named many places where he had been — White Plains was one of the places — He also said he was with the army at Yorktown at the time Cornwallis was taken — so that I do most confidently believe that he rendered actual service to the Country to the amount

of two years and five months or thereabouts.
In my declaration aforesaid I stated that I was married to the said Francis Newton previous to the commencement of the War of the Revolution to wit, in the fall of the year 1772; and that my husband died on the 7th day of April 1836; and that I have ever since remained a widow - that declaration I do now on oath repeat, and do further depose and say that I have made, or caused to be made the most diligent search for record evidence of my marriage in Sutton Massachusetts where it took place, but have not been able to succeed.
No record of the same is to be found in the office of the Town Clerks of said Sutton. Nor the private papers of Robert Giddard Esq. who married us to be found - And as no record evidence can be produced I have procured and herewith forward in proof of my having been the wife of said Francis Newton the affidavits of William Wait and Sally Wait of Dixfield in the State of Maine, and also the affidavits of Abigail Willard of Worcester adjoining Sutton Massachusetts and Josiah Woodward of Milbury formerly a part of said Sutton - Also the affidavits of Mason Packard in proof of my late husband's services -
And it my present intention to hereafter take the deposition of my eldest son Rufus Newton in support of my declarations above made - And also other testimony if any to be found in proof of service or in support of my claim - I further depose and say that herewith attached is an original Bible record of the births of our several children, taken from our old family Bible, and which is in the hand writing of my husband Francis Newton deceased, and is I doubt not a true record - My child that was born while my husband was absent performing his last years service to which reference is above has now my daughter Mary Newton. She was born on the 29th day of August 1781 - I further depose and say that the reason why I did not name the last years service when I made my former declaration is that because that service was rendered for any other man, and I did not know that I ought to mention it - or that it would be reckoned as a part of my husband's services -
Oleanor her  I mark Newton

Sworn and subscribed to this 1 st day of July 1837
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my Notarial Seal at Plainfield in the County of Sullivan and State of New Hampshire this first day of July 1837
M rs Bryant Notary Public
I further certify that Eleanor Newton the deponent is a credible witness.
M rs Bryant Notary Public
Rufus Newton Born September the 13 th 1743 Thomas Newton Jr Born September the 6 th 1745 Abigail Newton Born January the 11 th 1780 Mary Newton Born August 29 th 1781 William Newton Born July the 29 th 1783 Abigail Newton Born December the 15 th 1787 Abigail Newton Born October the 1 st 1790 Joseph Newton Born June the 25 th 1796

Given under my hand this 1 st day of July 1837 In Testimony Whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my Official Seal at Plymouth in the County of Plymouth and state of Massachusetts this 1 st day of July 1837
Mrs. Bryant Nott
I further certify that Eleanor Newton the defendant is a credible witness. Mrs. Bryant Nott
Rufus Newton Born, September the 13 th A 1773 Francis Newton Born September the 6 th A 1775 Polly Newton Born January the 11 th A 1780 Mary Newton Born August 29 th A 1781 Martha Newton Born July the 29 th A 1783 Luther Newton Born December the 15 th A 1787 Eleanor Newton Born October the 1 st A 1790 Joseph Newton Born June the 25 th A 1796

Mass.
Rev WIDOW, &c.
File No. 15118
Eleanor Newton
Widow of
Francis Newton
Prison War
Act: July 4 th 86
Index:—Vol. M , Page 80
[Arrangement of 1870.]
1926 Jan. 6. Photo marked to E. B. Child work

It is requested that the result of this application should be directed to James Smith Esquire, Gwentham N. Se. and forwarded to the post office in Cornish N. Se.
Geo. Olcott

Wt. Independence October 2 d 1776
This may certify that Francis Newton Matross in Major Badlam's Company of Artillery has obtained a discharge from the Army of the United States on account of Sickness
Horatio Gates Major General

Mount Independence Octo r 2 nd 1776
Recd of Major Stephen Badlam Three Pound two Shillings being in full for my service to the 1 st of Octo r 1776
Francis Newton
3 2 0 L. M.

Eleanor Newton widow of Francis Newton N. 76 Das. Id Hon H Hubbard Mend 16. 1837
Col 4 July 1838

Francis Newton's Petition and papers
Mr. Noble of the Committee on Military Pensions will oblige Mr. Harvey by keeping these papers entire as they are required to be returned to the War Department.

Frances Newton Revolutionary pensioner New Hampshire
Application to be restored
Brief within
See letter April 29. 1825 to
Hon. Matthew Harvey, Hopkinton, Hillsborough N.H.
See letter 27. April 1826 to Hon. Jonathan Harvey. H.R.
See letter to A. Pomeroy 7 May 1829 do 71 March 1830 to Hon. H. Hubbard

Sundry documents in this case, were sent to Hon. John A. Harvey, 2 Feb. 1827. See letter to him of that date.

Depositions &c. in the case of Francis Newton

Francis Newton of N.K. a premium under the Act of 18 March 1818 - when last paid
H H L 1 June 38
Since 7th April 1830 arrears paid.
S. H. R.

8210
4p
New Hampshire Roll
Francis Newton
of Grantham in the state of New Hampshire who was a Private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Larned of the Massachusetts militia, for the term of nine months
Inscribed on the Roll of New Hampshire at the rate of Eight Dollars per month, to commence on the 20 th of April 1818.
Certificate of Pension issued the 24 th of March 1819 and sent to P. Pomeroy Esq. Infield of Hampshire.
Arrears to 4th of March 1818. 10 \frac{2}{30} \frac{4}{31} — 31:56
Semi-ann. all'ce ending Sept r 1819 — 40:—
$ 129:56
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818 }
Discontinued
Decision confirmed by Dept of War 19 th Feb y 1821
Notification sent 6/18/18 to Harvey Chase Cornish Me. 14.

Abel Spalding, Affidavit
J. Hal

Abel Spalding of lawful age testify and say that some time in March 1818 I purchased of Elias Stowell a note of about eleven or twelve dollars against Francis Newton and have since that time received payment for the same — Abel Spalding
State of New Hampshire?
Cheshire ss. } Dec r 23 d 1823 Abel Spalding personally appeared and made oath to the truth of the affidavit by him subscribed
Before me James Smith Just Peace
I certify that Abel Spalding the above deponent is a credible witness — Attest — James Smith Just Peace

Christina Hardy - Affidavit
J. Hall

I Tristram Hardy of Grantown in the County of Chester and State of New Hampshire of lawful age testify and say that I have lived a neighbour to and been acquainted with Francis Newton of this town twenty eight years, and have had an opportunity to know about his property which has ever been small, and which has of late become reduced to nearly nothing - And I further say that said Newtons health for the last few years has been poor - He has an aged wife and unborn wife and his children all have families and are not in such circumstances as to be able to support their parents -
Tristram Hardy
State of New Hampshire } Dec r 23. 1823 Then personally appeared Tristram Hardy Chester ss } and made oath to the truth of the above affidavit by him subscribed. Before me James Smith Just. Peace
I certify that Tristram Hardy the above deponent is a credible witness Attest James Smith Just. Peace

Horace Walpole Affidavit
S. Hale
Walpole Affidavit

I, Horace Weld of Grantham in the County of Cheshire and State of New Hampshire of Lawfull age Depose and say that in the year 1812 from August to November Francis Norton of the Town of Grantham in said County of Cheshire became indebted to me in the sum of Four Dollars thirty six cents for goods such as bottles - Tobacco and Spirits. The said sum has been paid to me since that time, we settled and said Norton gave me his note in February 1818 and paid the same to me some time since on what day I do not well recollect but according to the best of my recollection it was some time in the winter of 1819
Horace Weld
State of New Hampshire Cheshire
December 12 th 1823
Personally appearing Horace Weld made solemn oath to the Truth of the foregoing affidavit by him Subscribed Before me James Smith Just Peace
I certify that the place named Warren Weld is a credible Witness Attest James Smith Just Peace

Benj H. Peerson, Affidavit
I Have
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I Benjamin H Pearson of Rodinfield in the County of Cheshire and state of New Hampshire. Blacksmith. depose and say that Francis Newton of Groton in said County became indebted to me for Blacksmith work done for him from Febry 1814 to Febry 1820 to the amount of upwards of Thirty dollars. towards the payment of which I have received upwards of Twenty dollars of Joseph Newton - Benj o H Pearson
State of New Hampshire } Dec r 18. 1823 Personally appeared Benj o H Pearson Cheshire ss } I am made oath to the truth of the affidavit by him subscribed
Before me James Smith Just Peace
I certify that Benjamin H. Pearson is a credible witness Attest James Smith Just Peace

Dr Elias Frost Affidavit
S. Hale

I Elias Frost of Plainfield in the County of Cheshire and State of New Hampshire Physician of lawful age testify and say that Francis Newton of Grantham in said County became indebted to me for attending on himself and family as a Physician from the year 1812 to the last day of December 1817 in the sum of Seven dollars - Elias Frost
State of New Hampshire } Dec r 16. 1823. Personally appeared Elias Cheshire ss } Frost signer of the above and made oath to the truth of the above affidavit by him subscribed. Before me James Smith Jus. Peace
I certify that Elias Frost is a credible witness. That James Smith Jus. Peace.

Mr John W. Wymam Affidavit
S. Hale

I Jonathan Wyman of Cornish in the county of Cheshire and State of New Hampshire of lawful age, Depose and say, That Francis Dutton of Grantham in said County became indebted to me for Lumber, such as boards Planks & other kinds from the year 1814 up to the winter of 1819 at which time said Dutton gave me me his note for twenty Dollars & nine cents, to balance my account which note has since been paid me according to the best of my recollection by Joseph Dutton, principally on all Jonathan Wyman
State of New Hampshire } Decr 23. 1823 Then personally appeared Jonathan Wyman and Cheshire ss } made oath to the truth of the above affidavit by him subscribed Before me James Smith Just Peace
I hereby certify that Jonathan Wyman is a credible witness James Smith Just Peace

Samuel Brown, Affidavit
S. H. Allen

Samuel Brown of lawful age testify and say that on a settlement made with Francis Newton March 11. 1818 there was a balance due to me for Blacksmithing done previous to that time, the sum of Seven dollars and twenty four cents which was settled by note and which note has since been paid — Samuel Brown
State of New Hampshire Decr 18 th 1823 Cheshire ss — } Personally appeared Samuel Brown and made all to the truth of the affidavit by him subscribed
Before me James Smith Just Peace
I certify that Samuel Brown is a credible witness Attest James Smith Just Peace

John Bryant Affidavit
S. Hall

I John Bryant of Plainfield in the County of Cheshire and State of New Hampshire. Trader. depore and say that From Jos Newton of Grantham in said County, has been indebted to me since the 22 nd day of March 1819 to the amount of $95.92 and as follows viz
In settlement of account with him for merchandise the March 23. 1819 there was due to me, for which I took his Note, the sum of $18.22
Also on an other settlement made March 30. 1820 8.76
Also on an other settlement made April 14. 1821 for which I took Joseph Newtons Note which was also signed by said Francis Newton 18.94
And was also indebted to me as Executor of the last will and Testament of Daniel Kimball Esq deceased to the amount of Fifty dollars for which I took his note dated March 22 1820 this debt came into my hands as Executor in March 1817 - the original note to Mr Kimball was dated in March 1815 - 50.00
$95.92
I further say that on the last note above mentioned one years interest was paid (I think in April 1821) and that I took Joseph Newtons Note dated back to March 22. 1821 for the principal which note was also signed by Francis Newton and remains unpaid to this day excepting the interest for one year
John Bryant
State of New Hampshire } Dec 27 1823 John Bryant personally appeared and Cheshire ss } made oath to the truth of the above affidavit by him subscribed
Before me James Smith Just Peace
I certify that John Bryant is a credible witness
James Smith Just Peace

Rufus Sinton Affidavit
S Wals

I Rufus Easton of Grantham in the County of Cheshire and State of New Hampshire of Lawfull age Do here and say that in the winter of Eighteen hundred and Twenty, Francis Easton of St. Grantham was indebted to me in the sum of Thirtyfive Dollars, for a Horse which I sold him, a part of said sum was paid to me in the summer of Eighteen hundred and Twentyone the remainder is now due and unpaid and I further do here and say that said Francis Easton is poor and unable to pay near all his debts which he is now owing and he is in a poor state of health and has been for two or three years last past and he is unable to do nearly any thing towards his support, or the support of his aged wife,
Rufus Easton
State of New Hampshire } Cheshire ss }
December 27 th 1823
Rufus Easton Personally appearing made solemn oath to the truth of the above affidavit before him subscribed - Before me James Smith Just Peace
I certify that the above named Rufus Easton is a credible witness. - Attest. James Smith Just Peace

Abigail Willard Sarah Woodward affidavit
1868 affidavit of 3 persons 1868 of 6

19/10
L. R.
John Bryant Esq.
Meriden
N.H.

I Abigail Willard ( aged seventy three ) of Worcester aged seventy three years depose and say that I was acquainted with Francis Hooten who removed from Sutton Massachusetts to Grantham R.I. soon after the close of the war of the Revolution I know that said Francis Hooten took an active part in the service of the country and that previously thereto that the said Francis Hooten and Eleanor Woodward went from home to Esop Goddard, to be married & the cross road to Esop Goddard was in plain sight when I lived I saw them go up said road to the gate next to Esop Goddard house and saw them open the gate and pass through the same and after their return they said they were married and they lived together as man and wife and had several children when they left Sutton and I have no doubt but they were lawfully married nor never heard it doubted by any person the exact time of the supposed marriage I cannot tell but it was previous to the Revolutionary war And further your deponent saith not
Abigail Willard
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Worcester ss.
On the thirtieth day of May 1837 the foregoing deponent was examined cautioned and sworn agreeable to Law to the Deposition aforesaid by her subscribed
Before me Dan. Hemenway Just Peace
I furthermore certify that the above deponent is of undoubted character and every way qualified to give a true & perfect deposition
Dan. Hemenway Just Peace

Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Worcester ss. I Jos. G. Kendall Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas, being a Court of Records, certify that the within named Daniel Jenney, whose name is subscribed to the depositions of Isaiah Woodard and Abigail Wellard, is a Justice of the Peace within and for the County of Worcester, and duly authorized to administer the oaths aforesaid, and that the signature of his name thereto is in his own hand writing—
In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand & caused the seal of said Court to be affixed, at Worcester, this fifth day of June A.D. 1837— Jos. G. Kendall Clerk,

I Josiah Woodward of Millbury aged sixty nine years depose and say that I was acquainted with Francis Hinton formerly of Sutton who removed from Sutton Massachusetts to Grantham R.I. soon after the close of the war of the Revolution I know that said Francis Hinton took an active part in the service of the country and that previously thereto he lived and cohabited with Eleanor Hinton (who was my aunt) as his wife by whom he had Children (one of whose name was Rufus) And although I was not a witness to yet I have no doubt of their being lawfully married previous to the year 1775 and that he worked for my Father after the close of the war and I worked with him a good many days.
And further your deponent says as at
Josiah Woodward
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Dorchester ss
On the thirtieth day of May 1837 May Josiah Woodward the aforesaid Deponent was examined cautioned and sworn agreeable to Law to the Deposition aforesaid by him subscribed
Before me Dan. Tenney Just. Peace
I further certify that the above deponent is a man of undoubted character and ability and every way qualified for giving a Deposition
Dan. Tenney Just. Peace

Dec. 21, 1925..
Commissioner of Pensions,
Sir:
Please furnish photostat copies of the papers in the following Revolutionary War pension claims.
John Johnson, S. 33338 5 pages.
Francis Newton, W. 15118, 9 pages
Received payment
$2 10 / 100
A. Wilson
Chief Rev. & 1812 Wars Section.
Evelyn B. Baldwin, 1255 New Hampshire N.W., Wash. D.C.
9.

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BUREAU OF PENSIONS Finance Division
Dec. 22 1925
Chief Rev. Sect. Division.
I have this day received from Mr. Evelyn B. Baldwin cash No. for $25 in payment of requesting
photostat copy post-office address } as per memo letter herewith.
1926 Jan 6 Copies mailed to Finance Div not yet out
O. J. RANDALL
Chief Finance Div. HBL
Request for Photostating (To be prepared in duplicate.)
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OFFICE OF THE CHIEF CLERK
2839
Job No.
Date
Dec. 21. 25
Subject
Francis Newton, Rev W 15118
(No.)
copies of 5
pieces consisting of
pages to be
9
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(No.)
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Rev. Sect. Division.
forwarded when completed to the
Remarks:
Approved:
W. H. L. ... Division Sect.
Chief Clerk.

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Dec. 22 1925
Chief Clerk. Sec. Division.
I have this day received
from Mr. Gregory B. Nelson
each No. ....
for $ 2.50 in payment of request
photostat copy post-office address } as per
letter herewith.
John ... .. John ... .. John ... ..
Request for Photostating (To be prepared in duplicate.)
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OFFICE OF THE CHIEF CLERK
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Job No. ....
Date
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Subject
Francis Newton, Rev W 15-118
1 copies of 5 pieces consisting of 9 pages to be (No.) (No.) (No.) forwarded when completed to the Rev. 91512 Ware Sec. Division.
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Chief Clerk.

Lachens bally, Affidavit
S. Hale

I Zacharias Colley of Grantham in the County of Lincoln and State of Nottingham of lawful age before me say that from June 1813 to March 1822 I did business for Francis Weston of Grantham as a clerk and banker in divers matters and accounting to the amount of twenty six Dollars thirty eight cents, which sum I have since received payment for in part and hold a note against Joseph Weston for the balance Zacharias Colley
State of Nottingham Lincoln ss
Dec. 18 th 1823
Then personally appeared the above named Zacharias Colley and made solemn oath to the truth of the above affidavit by him subscribed,
Before me James Smith Just Peace
I certify that the above named Zacharias Colley is a credible witness - Attest James Smith Just Peace

Hon. A. Hubbard Senate

I Elias Frost of Plainfield in the County of Sullivan and state of New Hampshire depose and say that I was present and witnessed the death of Francis New- ton late of Grantham in this County a Soldier of the Revolution which took place on the 7th day of April 1830 - The said Newton left a widow by the name of Eleanor Newton who has ever since remained a widow - For a long time previous to the death of said Francis Newton I have been acquainted with him and his wife the said Eleanor. I have been their Physician and know that they lived and cohabited together as man and wife - Elias Frost
Sworn & subscribed this 22 nd day of February 1837 In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my Notarial Seal at Plainfield in the County of Sulli- van state of New Hampshire this 22 nd day of February AD 1837
John Bryant Notary Public
I further certify that the deponent is a credible witness -
John Bryant Notary Public.

Mason Packard, Affidavit

Mason Packard of Grantham in the County of Sullivan and state of New Hampshire depose and say that for many years previous to the death of Mr Francis Newton a Pensioner of the United States late of said Grantham deceased I lived a neighbor to him and used frequently to hear him speak of the services he rendered the country in the War of the Revolution amounting according to his account to between 2 and 3 years actual service. I have in times past been entertained during the winter evenings by a particular history of his said services and his consequent sufferings in the Army and more especially so during his last term of one year at the south towards the close of the War; during which I have heard him state that he travelled more than 500 miles bare foot and that his feet became so sore that he could not wear shoes. He stated to me that during this last term he was at White Plains and at York Town at the time Cornwallis was taken, but I do not recollect as he stated to me under what command he went or was at the time of the battle.
Mason Packard
Subscribed this 14th day of June 1837
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my notarial seal at Plainfield in the County of Sullivan and state of New Hampshire this 14th day of June A 1837
John Bryant Notary Public
On my oath I certify that the above deponent is a credible witness. J. Bryant N.P.

Grantham December 29 th 1823
Dear Sir
Yours of the 13 th of October last has been duly received in which you inform that the Evidence in the Finances Customs Claims relative to his property disposal of was not satisfactory, and that not more than one third part of said property was satisfactorily accounted for, and that the Magistrate had omitted to certify as to the credibility of the witnesses, and also giving a very prudent caution to those who take the oath prescribed by the laws for obtaining a pension, of the difficulty into which they may plunge themselves by taking false oaths &c, as it respects the magistrates not making the proper certificate relative to the credibility of the witnesses, it must be considered a slip or an error in the justice, but blame on that account cannot be attached to the Claimant, as it respects the other items objected to in your letter Mr. Sinton feels a confidence that he has produced Evidence which will be satisfactory to your Honor, that his property was disposed of, and applied to the payment of his just debts, and if the affidavits herewith transmitted are carefully examined it is apprehended there cannot be any reason to suppose Mr. Sinton swore falsely because there could not have been the least temptation to it, being indebted to a large amount more the value of his property was worth, as will be seen by the testimony he was under necessity of giving up his property in the discharge of his debts so far as the property was sufficient, or suffer it to be wasted in useless prosecutions which could neither benefit him nor his creditors, and he has not only produced testimony to prove that he was entitled more than his whole property was worth, but he has procured some of the most respectable men in the vicinity, to prove that he is not only poor, but that he is in a rare state of health, and they have gone further some of them (so all might) they have stated that he is considered an honest man, which with great propriety, said to be the noblest adorn of God, but Sir your Superior Wisdom

is sufficient to direct, - you will have the evidence before you and if your Honour should be of opinion that it is sufficient to entitle the old gentleman to a pension, it will be by him cheerfully & thankfully received, and will in all probability assist the old gentleman in procuring some of the comforts of Life in passing the remainder of his journey home to his everlasting rest, which he cannot be long in reaching. being now seventyfour years of age and in a declining state of health, but if on the other hand, the evidence should not meet your approbation, and should not be satisfactory it must be submitted to.
I am Sir most respectfully your att Servant
Hon d John C. Calhoun Secretary of War.
James Smith

Charles Gleason's Affidavit
S. Hale

I Charles Gleason of Grantham in the County of Cheshire, and State of New Hampshire, of lawful age before me and say that I have been many years acquainted with Mr. Francis Newton of this Town who has had a large family and who although a Temperate Industrious man has been unfortunate as to property. He has not of late been able to labour owing to age and infirmity and is now I believe much in need of aid - his relations are poor and are not I suspect able to lend him such assistance as is necessary for him - Mr. Newton has ever maintained the reputation of an honest man and I should conclude has not improperly disposed of the little property he possessed, but applied it to pay his honest debts as far as it would go
Charles Gleason
State of New Hampshire } Dec r 23. 1823 Then personally appeared Charles Gleason and Cheshire ss. } made oath to the truth of the above affidavit by him subscribed
Before me James Smith Just Peace
I hereby certify that Charles Gleason the above deponent is the representative of the town of Grantham in the Legislature of New Hampshire, and is a credible witness Attest James Smith Just Peace
msv

I Gardner Hopkins of Grantham in the County of Sullivan and State of New Hampshire do hereby say that Frances Newton late of said Grantham a Pensioner of the United States deceased moved into said town about the year 1792 from which time I became acquainted with him and his wife. Now the Widow Eleanor Newton. We lived near each other till the time of his death - that until which they lived and cohabited together as man and wife - that since the death of said Frances Newton, the said Eleanor has remained a widow, and is now the widow of the said Frances Newton; and is the same person who on the 7th day of February 1837 made a declaration before the Honorable Eleazar Dackin in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress of the 4th of July 1836 - Gardner Hopkins
Sworn and subscribed to this 9th day of Feby 1837
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my notarial Seal at Plaistow in the County of Sullivan State of New Hampshire this 9th day of February A.D. 1837
John Bryant Notary Public
I certify that the deponent is a credible witness
John Bryant, Not.

Golsberry Wheeler's Affection

Isaiah Wheeler of Grantham in the County of Sullivan and State of New Hampshire a Soldier of the Revolution and Pensioner of the United States depose and say that I am well acquainted with Eleanor Newton, widow of Francis Newton a Pensioner late of said Grantham deceased, and have seen the affidavit made by her before John Bryant, Notary Public on the 1 st day of July instant in reference to her marriage and her husband's services in the War of the Revolution where in she has named the several portions thereof amounting in the whole to two years and five months, and has also declared that she was married to the said Francis Newton previous to the War, to wit in the Fall of 1772 both of which I believe to be true — I lived a neighbour to them for the space of twenty five years previous to his death, and I have considered them strictly credible persons — I have many times conversed with him relative to the War, and the services he rendered the Country — He has several times stated to me or rather named to me his several engagements agreeing with hers as to the particular tours of service and the amount thereof — We frequently conversed together on the subject, in the field, on the road, and in other places and even before he was admitted to the Pension list under the Act of the 18 th March 1818 and he uniformly told the same story, or gave substantially the same account — And I do now distinctly recollect his statements relative to his last services in 1783, the places where he went and the sufferings he endured — He told me that he was at Morristown, Princeton & New Brunswick N.J. and Yorktown — Said he suffered much with bare and sore feet during the performance of this service or a part thereof

Also communicated to me many other circumstances connected with his southern tour in 1781 — In speaking of his services he always declared that he was out two years or upwards, of the truth of which I have not the least doubt — I do not know that he named to me the officers under whom he served at the South — If he did I do not now recollect them —
Salisbury 27 Decr 1837
Sworn and subscribed to this 25th day of July 1837
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my Notarial Seal at Mansfield in the County of Sullivan and State of New Hampshire this 25th day of July 1837
Wm Bryant Notary Public
I do hereby further certify that the deponent is a credible witness
Wm Bryant Notary Public

Asa Jennings Affidavit
T. Hale

I Asa Jenne of Grantham in the County of Cheshire and State of New Hampshire of lawful age, Depose and say that I am personally acquainted with Francis Weston of Grantham in said County of Cheshire and State of New Hampshire and have been, for upwards of Twenty years, and that he is in a low state of Health, and has been able to do but very little business for three or four years last past. I further say that it is my belief that he has been much in debt for many years past, and that he was under the necessity of disposing of the little property he possessed to pay his honest debts, and that he is now very poor. That his Family consists of himself and Wife, his Children all have Families and their circumstances are such, that they cannot maintain him without essentially injuring them. Asa Jenne
State of New Hampshire } December 23 d 1823 Then personally appeared Cheshire ss. } Asa Jenne and made oath to the truth of the above affidavit by him subscribed
Before me James Smith Just Peace
I certify that Asa Jenne is a credible witness That James Smith Just Peace

John Gove vs Affedants
J. Hale

I John Gove junr. of Grantham in the County of Cheshire and State of New Hampshire of Lawful age Testify and say, that I am personally acquainted with Francis Newton of Grantham in said County of Cheshire and State of New Hampshire and have been for more than Fifteen years and that I have always considered him a man of very small property - that he is at present in a low state of Health, and has been able to do but very little business for a number of years last past - I further say it is my belief that he has been much in debt for many years past, and that he was under the necessity of disposing of the little property he possessed to pay his honest debts, and it was insufficient to pay all the demands against him - His reputation is that of an honest man - John Gove junr.
State of New Hampshire } December 23. 1822 Then personally appeared John Gove Jr and made Cheshire ss } solemn oath to the truth of the above affidavit, him subscribed.
Before me
James Smith
Just Peace
I hereby certify that John Gove to the above deponent has been one of the Select men of Grantham and is a credible witness - Attest James Smith Just Peace

Tristram Hardy's Affidavit
S. Hale

I, Tristram Hardy of Graniteham in the County of Cheshire and State of New Hampshire of lawful age testify and say that my son William removed to the state of New York in the winter of 1820 - that he left with me to dispose of a quantity of Hay - that in December 1820 I sold of said Hay to Francis Newton to the amount of twelve dollars and afterwards received payment of Joseph Newton and forwarded the money to my said son William Hardy who still remains in the state of New York -
Tristram Hardy
State of New Hampshire } Dec 16. 1823 Personally appeared Tristram Hardy Cheshire ss } ss the above and made oath to the truth of the affidavit by him subscribed -
Before me James Smith - Just Peace
I certify that Tristram Hardy is a credible witness Attest James Smith Just Peace

Francis Newton
Rev. Apr. 26. 1876
Mr. G. Harvey F.R.S.
London 27 th 1826

Washington April 25 th 1826
Sir
Judge Smith of Grantham in the County of Cheshire and State of New Hampshire in behalf of Francis Newton of the same town and says that Newton was placed on the Pension Roll soon after the passage of the law of 1818 for that purpose - In 1820 he was stricken from the roll because his property then in his possession amounted to a trifle over $200 although at the same time he was then in debt and owing more than the amount of his schedule - The whole of his property has been sold to pay his debts of this fact he has forwarded to the proper Department a large number of affidavits which he should think sufficient to satisfy any reasonable man unless he was predetermined not to be satisfied - The reasons assigned by the War Department for not restoring him are "because he has not furnished satisfactory evidence of the disposition of his property" but do not inform where in the evidence is deficient or what evidence will be sufficient to restore him."
If you will inform me of the state of this case I will be much obliged -
I am very respectfully
Your Obt. Serv t
J. L. Edwards of W. Department
John Harvey

Wm Washburn Affiant
S. Hale

I William Washburn of lawful age testify and say that I have examined my Book and find that I charged Francis Newton for shoemaking done for himself and family from Nov 1. 1816 to March 30 1820 to the amount of Sixteen dollars and seventy Cents, and have not since done anything for him - Part of the above sum yet remains unpaid for which I hold a note signed by Joseph Newton dated Oct 5. 1821 for Nine dollars and sixty Cents - W m Washburn
State of New Hampshire ) Dec 18. 1823. Personally appeared William Washburn and Cheshire ss. ) made oath to the truth of the above affidavit by him subscribed Before me James Smith Just Peace
I certify that W m Washburn the above deponent is a credible witness Attest James Smith Just Peace

Wm Lloyd of David
T. Hale

I William Atwood of Coosick in the County of Cheshire and State of New Hampshire of lawful age Afferm and say that James Norton of Grantham in the County of Cheshire became indebted to me for Blacksmith work in the year one Thousand Eight Hundred and twenty and at the close of said year settlement with said Norton and found a balance due to me from said Norton of Two Dollars thirty eight cents for which sum he gave me his note which sum has since been paid to me
W m Atwood
Cheshire ss } Dec 23 rd 1823
Personally appearing W m Atwood made solemn oath to the truth of the above affidavit by him subscribed before me James Smith Just Peace
I certify that the above named W m Atwood is a credible witness Attest James Smith Just Peace

James L. Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Pensions City of Washington

Mereden N H Oct 3 rd 1836
Sir
Being desirous of information relative to the claims of Widows under the act of July 4 1836. permit me to make inquiry; and especially in reference to the case of Eleanor Weston Widow of Francis Weston to whom she was married before the close of the Revolutionary and before the last period of her service in the Army — Her husband was a Pensioner under the act of the 18 th March 1818 and his name was stricken from the Roll on account the amount of his property and his name was restored by special Act passed May 20 1830 at the rate of eight dollars per month. He deceased the 7 th April 1830. Is not the widow entitled at the same to commence from the time of her husband's decease? And are other widows who marriages took place before the close of the War and whose husbands deceased twenty years ago entitled under the late Act?
Respectfully
John D. Dymont

James L Edwards Esq
Prison Office War Dept

Feb 2 1891
Mr Edwards will reexamine the case of Francis Newton Rev d pension discontinued The enclosed affidavits are from very respectable men I am unsworn.
Your humble servant Josiah Butler
As I have read the notices of Carr & Challis & Smith, continuance on the roll, and hope you will have the other case decided soon, as I may not continue to the end of the Session.

1429 Eleanor Keaton wid of Francis,
W.H. died 7 Nov: 1830.
Allow 2 mo. for Inft 6.66 18 " Maternity 75. per ann. $81.66 Censm 4 March 1831.
Rev. H. Holladay. W.H.

Declaration
An order to obtain the benefit of the third section of the Act of Congress of the 11th of July 1836
(State of New Hampshire) Sullivan ss.
On this 7 th day of February 1837 personally appeared Eleazer Jackson one of the justices of the Court of Common Pleas for the County of Sullivan Eleanor Newton a resident of Grantham in the County of Sullivan and State of New Hampshire aged 82 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 11 th 1836 that she is the widow of Francis Newton who was a private in the Army of the Revolution. She entered the service as she verily believes in the month of May 1778 in Capt. Dole's company of Massachusetts Militia and served at Roxbury till some time in the month of June following when he enlisted into a Company of Artillery commanded by Captain Sibley of Col. Darnel's Massachusetts Regt. wherein he did the duty of a matross till the 2 nd day of October 1778 for which service he applied for and was allowed a Pension of eight dollars per month by a law of Congress passed the 20 th day of May 1830. His certificate was in the words following to wit. War Department
Revolutionary Claims
I certify that in conformity with the law of the United States of the 20 th May 1830 Francis Newton late a private in Captain Sibley's Company of Col. Darnel's Regiment in the Army of the Revolution is inscribed on the Pension list roll of the New Hampshire agency at the rate of eight dollars per month to commence on the first day of January one thousand eight hundred and twenty eight.
Given at the War Office of the United States this 28 th day of May one thousand eight hundred and thirty
Examined and countersigned J. L. Edwards W. H. Eaton Secretary of War
She further declares that she was married to the said Francis Newton in the fall of the year 1772 but cannot now name the month or day of the month; that her husband the aforesaid Francis

Newton died on the 7th day of April 1830, and that she has remained a widow ever since that period as will manifestly appear by reference to the proof hints annexed or accompanying this declaration.
Eleanor her  X mark Newton
Sworn to, and subscribed, on the day and year above written, before me Oliver Jackson. { Associate Justice of the Court of Common Pleas
I hereby certify that in my belief that the above named Eleanor Newton is a person of credibility and that on account of bodily infirmity is unable to attend Court.
Oliver Jackson { Associate Justice of the Court of Common Pleas
The State of New Hampshire
Sullivan ss. I J. W. Gilmore Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas do hereby certify. That Eleanor Jackson is an associate Justice of the Court of Common Pleas within and for the County of Sullivan, it being a Court of record, and that the signatures annexed are her genuine signatures.
Given under my hand and seal of the Court this 13th day of February A.D. 1837
J. W. Gilmore Clerk

Francis Newton New Hampshire.
Application to be restored
Brief
Last evidence 2 d July 1824.

Francis Newton New Hampshire
Appurtenant to lot. Samuel's Rgt of Artillery. Mass. line. Enlisted 1 st May 1775 for 1 yr. Discharged Sept. following for sickness.
1 st Schedule - 26 acres of land & small building $280 - 2 cows and calves $32 - a brood mare & filly 11. old man and colt $25 - 1 hog and 2 pigs $5 - 1 plough $2 50 - 1 harrow $2 - 2 chains $2 - 1 hoe & shovel 50 cts - 1 yoke and irons $1 - 1 iron pot and two small kettles $2 25 - 1 large kettle $3 - 1 tea kettle 75 cts - 1 brass kettle $3 50 - 2 old tables $2 - 1 chest $1 - 6 chains $2 - 1 copper pot 25 cts - broom wand $2 - Putter $1 25 - fire shovel & tongs $1 - irons 50 cts - 4 old cedar barrels $1 33 - 1 tub 50 cts - 1 brown earthen 95 cts - 1 churn 50 cts - Tin ware 58 cts - Glass 17 62 - 4 pails $1 - 2 old wheels $1 - 3 old axes $1 - 1 iron bar 1 60 lot of boat board $1 - 1 axe 50 cts - Horse collar and traces $3 - Total. $363 63
2 nd Sched. dated 18 th July 1820. - indebted to Mrs Bryan $60 Benj Pearson $10. Jonathan Wymans own $13. Joseph Newton $150 - sundries $20. Total $233
2 nd Schedule 8 th May 1823. property in possession viz t - 1 yoke & irons $1 - 1 pot & tea kettle $2 25 - 1 old hoe & shovel 50 cts - 1 tea kettle 75 cts - 2 tables $2 - 2 old chests $1 - 6 chains $2 - 1 copper pot 25 cts - 1 sh. and tongs. 1 p ce hand irons $1 50 - 4 old cedar barrels $1 33 - 1 tub 50 cts - 6 milk pails 1 jug and 1 old churn $1 20 - some old brown earthen 25 cts - 1 lot of tin ware and 3 glasses 75 cts - 4 old pails and 2 wheels $2 - 3 old axes $1 - set of old boat bands $1 - 1 other axe 50 cts - 1 old brass kettle $3 - 50 total amt $26 53
Change of property. all his real estate conveyed on the 10 th February 1818 to his son Joseph Newton, also some personal property viz t on the 23 rd April 1821 13 yr old heifer. 1 colt. 2 chains. 1 horse collar and traces. 1 plough. harrow bush. iron crow bar. 1 kettle. and on the 15 th Sept 1820. to S on Joseph.
2 cows. appraised by Wood & Dener. (no appraisal found except in affidavit of Jos: Newton, and valued there at $80.) for the purpose of satisfying him for $215 due from his father, and paying off certain creditors of his father, viz t to Bryan 95 82 to Washburn 82 11. to Pison 17 58. Spalding 12 15. Hardy 9 60. Stowell 11 56 Witts 2 25. Alnood 4 10. Brown 7 24. R Newton 10. Colley 8 00. Wymans 21. Total $231 31. of which sum $40 51 is not established. leaving $180 80 (180 80) beside the 215 due S on Joseph, of which no evidence other than his own affidavit: of the debt. S on Joseph has paid but a small sum, for the balance has given his notes, remaining unpaid

Joseph Newton labored for his father from 25 th June 1817 till Apr 23 rd 1821 — On the 10 th Feb 1818 Francis Newton made over aforesaid land, now stated to be 30 Acres, to S d Joseph to secure him for services performed, and to be rendered — No agreement produced. What due at that time not stated but by estimate could not have been more than 50 dols. Deed of that date exhibited — acknowledged before a Justice of Peace 15 th Apr 1818. not registered till 4 th May 1821. copy rendered certified by clerk. absence of original deed, not accounted for. consideration money $400. This deed S d Joseph acknowledges was only collateral security to him — was delivered to a third person (name not given) for safe keeping, his father still keeping possession of property.
On 23 rd Apr 1821. $215 was awarded to S d Joseph for his services — no evidence of such award produced, except in aff t of S d Joseph — land then valued at $250. and S d Deed then delivered to him, with actual possession of property. If the deed is better evidence than affidavit of Jos: as to value of land, then he has rec d property as follows
Real estate. $400. 00.
Personal do. " 80. 00. $480. 00
Debts paid or assumed. . . . . 180. 80 — (190. 80)
$299. 20 to be accounted for
If his own claims be admitted say 215. 00 then $84. 20 to be accounted for
If the land is to be put down at the valuation of 23 rd Apr. 1821. then S d Joseph will have paid or assumed $65. 80, more than he has rec d . (He says $90.)
Of the whole amt of debts paid & assumed, the following only or thereabouts were contracted previous to 18 th March 1818. — to Frost 7.00 — Bryant 25.00 — Wells 2.36. Atwood 2.38. Brown 7.24. Myrman 12.00. Total $55. 98, for work, goods, Horses, Bills, and necessary of subsistence. exclusive of what was due to S d Joseph at that time of which no acct is given — estimated at $50.
Since 1 st Schedule claimant has sustained losses viz t 2 calves $6. 1 hog $3 killed for use — 2 pigs for 80 and 1 horse $20. died in Winter 1821.
Claimant 72 yrs old. very infirm. unable to work several years past, supports honest reputation. His wife aged 71. very infirm. His children live with him, have all large families — circumstances stated to be such that they cannot support him without essential

injury to themselves. — Claimant a husbandman — children's occupation not stated. Remark. Joseph Newton states in his affidavit the land to consist of 9 acres more than expressed in deed — making 7 acres more than stated in 1 st Schedule.
I Certify that I have examined this case, and am of the opinion that according to the principles which have governed in previous decisions the claim ought to be admitted.

Dr. Elias Frost
Affidavit

I Elias Frost of Plainfield in the County of Cheshire and State of New Hampshire of lawful age testify and say that I have for many years been acquainted with Francis Foster of Grantham in said County and have known that he was in debt and that a part of his creditors strook or called on him for their dues on the sixteenth day of Jany instant and that he turned over his stock and tools, and a part of his land to to meet such demands, and others then due leaving him destitute of property excepting a few articles of household furniture not liable to attachment.
Elias Frost
State of New Hampshire } Grantham January 19 th 1821 Cheshire ss } Thus the above named Elias Frost made solemn oath to the truth of the above affidavit by him subscribed before me James Smith Just Peace
I Truly certify that the above named Elias Frost is a disinterested credible witness Attest James Smith Just Peace

Sally Waite Affidavit

I Sally Wait, Wife of William Wait, formerly of Sutton Massachusetts, but now of Deefield in the State of Maine, depose & say, that I was formerly acquainted with Francis Newton, formerly of said Sutton. And that said Newton lived with a woman who was said to be his wife and of which I have no doubt, having been well acquainted with said persons and never having heard any suspicion but that they were married. And that said woman's maiden name was Eleanor Woodward and that they lived together as man & wife previous to the war of the Revolution & afterwards, and as I understand many years since removed to Grantham in the State of New Hampshire.
Dated at Deefield May 24 th 1837-
Sally her X Wait mark
Then Sally Wait made oath that the foregoing affidavit by her subscribed is true, before me.
Isaac N. Stanley } Jus: Peace
I hereby certify that I am well acquainted with Sally Wait the subscriber to the above affidavit and believe her to be a person whose credibility is undoubted - Deefield May 24 th 1837- Isaac N. Stanley } Jus: of Peace
State of Maine
I Joseph G. Cote Clerk of the Judicial Courts in & for the County of Oxford hereby certify that Isaac N. Stanley whose genuine signature is affixed to the foregoing instrument is a Justice of the Peace in and for the County of Oxford aforesaid.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed the seal of the Court of Common Pleas for said County and subscribed my name this twenty seventh day of May A. D. 1837.
Joseph G. Cote Clerk

Hon John C. Calhoun Esq
Secretary of War

Francis Newton's letter
Cincinnati
Hon. John C. Calhoun Secretary of War City of Washington

grantham December 25 1823
For Sir I wish to right a few lines in answer to your letter of James Smith Esqr dated October 13, 1823 in the first place I wish to know what intitled annu- ity to a pension it is in my one case being in very low circumstances as to property and being reduced as to old age and infirmity as to bodily health being unable to provide for him self and also to give satisfaction to the Secretary of War I know not but I wish to make some remarks But I wish to go back to the year 1818 previous to the act of conquest, concerning pensions I made a contract with Joseph Newton to live with me for three years to begin April the first, 1818 Now I had given a deed to Joseph Newton for his servility and the deed was left in the third orange hand and about the middle of April I heard of a pension law and I was called upon to know whether I was going to try for a pension in answer to that I had not done but had my affairs with my creditors and I went on and made out my list of all my property and all the demands that was against me and I found that upon a fair examination that I was not worth but a very little and I was advised to try for a pension and after a while I got it and I feel very thankful for what I received. Now in May the first 1820 conquest made an additional act concerning pensions and I was called upon in July 1820 to have all my property listed and I brought on two men to prove the property and I told them that I had sold away the land and they said it would not make any difference with the Secretary my property was so small. in April 23 1821 Joseph Newton called upon me to fulfill my contract and how to fulfill I did not know how to unless I gave up the Deed and to give satisfaction I agreed to deed it to two men Asa Jenne and John S. Wood and they brought in that I should give Joseph Newton two hundred and fifteen dollars for my property was so small that I had lost my pension and now how to give satisfaction to the Secretary of War I know not But this I know that all the personal property and all the pension money that ever I got has not paid all my debts and given me a support and my unavoidable expenses in consequence of ill health has been enough to take away all my living for three years past I believe there is no person that can say that I have smuggled property to get a pension Now concerning my children they are in low circumstances and have large families my children say that they don't ought to support me
Asa Jenne

And Now to Look Back to the year 1775 And trace my travels through the Revolutionary War For ten years of experience it is enough to make one heart ache and I have lived 76 years How these travels that slender waist was in full strength I was wild from South to north and from North to South and from East to West all in full strength to support our independence and always am I my heart and I out in is such that all days was and is through misfortune and How I am on the wing of time and time will not wait on me and how I must make my adieu to the Secretary of War if he thinks it a subject of his mercy if I have given satisfaction I wish to know wherein and so I remain your humble Servant
Francis Newton
to Mr T. L. Edwards Esq War Department

James Newton Affidavit

I Francis Newton before & say that in my Declaration which I made before the Hon William W. Woodward late of Warner (nurse) based on the 29th day of May last past for the purpose of preserving a pension under the act of Congress of the 18th of March 1818 that the record intended in said declaration was which read (after the expiration of said eight months) it should read before the expiration of said eight months &c
and I further before & say that I left the country of Warner more than twenty five years since that I never have no knowledge of any man now living who served with me in the same corps
Jan 27th 1819
Francis Newton
State of New Hampshire
Cheshire ss
January 27th 1819 Then personally came before me the above named Francis Newton & Made solemn oath that the above Declaration by him subscribed contains the truth & nothing but the truth Subscribed whereof I have here unto set my hand the day & date above written
Edward Evans Notary Public
I certify that it hath been made satisfactorily to appear to me that the above named Francis Newton is a man of fair repute for truth & veracity
Edward Evans N. P.

William Morris Affidavit

I William Wait formerly of Sutton Massachust but now of Dixfield in the State of Maine depose & say that I was formerly acquainted with Francis Newton formerly of Sutton, and lived in said Town of Sutton at the time the said Newton lived there, and that he lived with a woman at that time who was said to be his wife and of which I have no doubt, never having heard of any suspicions to the contrary - and that said woman maiden name was Eleanor Woodworth and that they lived together as Man & Wife previous to the war of the Revolution and afterwards, and that the said Newton took an active part for some time in said war - and that the said Eleanor Newton as I understand is still living as his widow and I have understood that said Newton & wife removed to Grantham in the State of New Hampshire many years since.
Dated at Dixfield May 24 th 1837 William Wait
Then William Wait made oath that the foregoing affidavit by him subscribed is true. before me -
Isaac N. Stanley Jus. of the Peace
I hereby certify that I am well acquainted with William Wait the subscriber to the above affidavit, and believe him to be a person whose credibility is undoubted -
Dixfield May 24 th 1837 Isaac N. Stanley Jus. of the Peace
State of Maine
I Joseph G. Cooke Clerk of the Judicial Courts in & for the County of Oxford hereby certify that Isaac N. Stanley whose genuine signature is affixed to the foregoing instrument is a Justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed the seal of the Court of Common Pleas for said County & subscribed my name this twenty seventh day of May, A.D. 1837.
Joseph G. Cooke Clerk

John Bryant affidavit

I John Bryant of Plainfield County of Cheshire and State of New Hampshire then of lawful age testify and say that I have been acquainted with Mr Francis Newton of Grantham in said County more than ten years, have known that he has been generally in debt and that I was present when some of his creditors called upon him for payment or security on the sixteenth of January instant, that he turned out his stock and many other articles such as his tools &c and also disposed of and gave a deed of his little real estate in payment of his debts, and I feel confident that he is a man in law circumstances.
John Bryant
State of New Hampshire Cheshire
January 19 th 1821 John Bryant personally appeared and made solemn oath to the truth of the above affidavit by him subscribed Before me James Smith Just. Peace
I hereby certify that the above named John Bryant is a disinterested & a credible witness Attest James Smith Justice Peace
James Smith is personally known to me to be an acting Justice of the Peace
Josiah Butler

Jonathan Wyman of Cornish in the County of Cheshire, depose and say that Francis Newton became indebted to me for sawing from the year 1814 to the winter of 1819 in the sum of $20.09 for which I took his note. Since which time I have received payment for the same in cash, partially or all according to my best recollection of Joseph Newton, but at what particular time or times I cannot now state but should think it was in the fall of 1822. That I find on my Book for sawing done for said Newton at my mill in Cornish the following charges viz.
  March 31. 1818. To sawing Spruce.  8 Logs each 1359 feet  3.82    " " sawing Spruce  5 do 1/2 inch 1307 "  3.26    " " sawing Hemlock  2 do 1/2 inch 684 "  1.53    " " sawing Hemlock  1 do inch 170 "  43      9.04  
The items composing the other part of my account, and dates I am unable to give. as it was for sawing done at a mill in which I was interested in Grantham, and the account was then settled by note as near as I can recollect, and sent or given to me by the men employed in said mill, and was I think included in the new note taken as above for $20.09  Jonathan Wyman
State of New Hampshire Cheshire ss. } Cornish May 22 nd 1824 The above named
Jonathan Wyman personally appearing made solemn oath that the above affidavit by him subscribed is just & true —
Before me Newton Whittelsey Justice Peace
I hereby certify that the above named Jonathan Wyman is a credible witness
W. Whittelsey Jus. Peace

Gen. Wyman's Affidavit
State of New Hampshire } Cheshire ss. }
I Geo Alcott, Clerk of the Court of Sessions for said County, (constituted by the laws of said State a Court of record,) do hereby certify that Vinton Whittelsey the Magistrate before whom the within affidavit of Jonathan Wyman was taken, was at the time of the taking said affidavit, a justice of the Peace within and for said County of Cheshire, and that due credence is to be given to all acts of the said Vinton Whittelsey in his said official capacity as justice of the Peace.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court on this second day of July Anno Domini one thousand eight hundred and twenty four.
{ Geo. Alcott Clerk of the Court aforesaid.

Clerks Certificate

State of New Hampshire Cheshire ss. January 6 1824.
I Salma Hale clerk of the Superior Court of Judicature for said county certify that I have examined nineteen accompanying affidavits, to wit those of William Atwood, Charles Elason, Gristram Hardy, Asa Linn, John Gove, Francis Newton, Rufus Newton, Rufus Newton, Samuel Brown, Elias Frost, Horace Wild, B. H. Pearson, Jos. Newton, John Bryant, Abel Spalding, Jonathan Wyman, Wm Washburn, Gristram Hardy, Laurens Colby & Newton Whittier, on the back of each of which I have written my name - that the name of James Smith subscribed to them all is in his own handwriting, & that he is a Justice of the Peace in and for said county. —
In testimony whereof I hereunto affix the seal of said Court
S. Hale

Newton Whittatrey, Esq Affidavit
L. Hale

I Newton Whittlesey of Cornish in the County of Cheshire and State of New Hampshire Esquire, depose and say that as Agent for the Trustees of the Kimball Union Academy, which is situate in Plainfield in said County, I now hold a certain promissory note the property of the said Trustees, dated May 2 nd A.D. 1817 for the sum of One hundred Dollars, executed by Francis Newton of Grantham in said County, by him signed and made payable to said Trustees or their order, in four years from date with interest annually - that the interest has been paid and endorsed on said note up to May 2 nd 1821. - That the whole of the principal of said note, and the interest thereon from said 2 nd day of May 1821, amounting at this time (Decr 1823) to the sum of One hundred sixteen Dollars ninety four cents or thereabouts, now remains due to the said Trustees - I further say that since said note has been in my hands as agent of said Trustees I have repeatedly made application to said Francis Newton for payment, but without success - and have forborne to commence a suit for the collection of it merely from the apprehension of subjecting the said Trustees to the loss of the costs of suit in addition to the debt.
Cornish N.H. Decr 23 rd 1823
Newton Whittlesey
State of New Hampshire } Decr 23. 1823. Then personally appeared Newton Whittlesey and Cheshire ss. I made oath to the truth of the above affidavit by him subscribed
Before me
James Smith Just Peace
I certify that Newton Whittlesey Esquire the above deponent is a credible witness James Smith Just Peace

Hon d John C. Calhoun Secretary of War Washington City

Grantham July 31 st 1824
Hon d Sir
I have written you several times on the subject of Mr. John  Percy  Financier  Victor  Percy , it is a thing in which I can have no interest, but living in the vicinity where he resided, and being acquainted with his circumstances, induces me to solicit your favour in his behalf so far as Law, and Justice will permit, Mr. Victor is a poor, but an honest upright man, and has always been a hard labouring man, until within a few years he has been out of health and unable to labour, his property what he had has been sold and appropriated towards the payment of his debts, but was insufficient to pay the whole, as you will see by the affidavits forwarded to the near officer, he has taken great pains to try to meet your wishes (or your organ organ) in getting affidavits as particular as he possibly could from his creditors, stating when he became indebted to them and for what articles, and when and in what way he paid them, but it proves to be a difficult task. Some of them having removed from the country, to others very remote, and he being poor makes it almost impossible to obtain the whole testimony in the case, but still he is in hopes that what has been forwarded herewith, together with what is now transmitted to the near Department will be sufficient to satisfy your Honour, that he comes within the provisions of the Laws respecting pensioners, and that his name will be again restored to the pension roll, but to your Superior wisdom he must submit, if you will take the trouble to compare some of the former affidavits with those now forwarded I think you must be satisfied (unless you totally disbelieve the statements,) that he did actually owe, not only to the full amount, of what he was worth, but much more
Yours most Respectfully James Smith Hon d J. C. Calhoun

Francis Newton

Grantham Sept. 6 th 1823
Dear Sir
as Mr. Francis Swinton is an aged man and cannot with a very eligible hand hand he wished me to state to your Honour that he had procured all the affidavits of his creditors which was to be obtained with convenience, a number of his creditors having removed out of the State to a large distance from this place, it would be attended with considerable trouble, and more expense than he is able to advance under his present embarrassed circumstances, the sums are trifling and he has shown by other testimony, as he thinks sufficiently clear to satisfy any reasonable enquirer = or that he was actually indebted to these creditors which are absent, he however cheerfully submits his cause to your able consideration hoping that you do him that justice which his former services merit, and his present circum- = stances claim, or owe,
Most Respectfully your obed t Serv t
James Smith
Hon ble John C. Colbourn

Hon. J. Harvey, H. R.
pen: to com: Jan. 1. 1828 at $5 per month, under act May 20. 1830 Rev. Roll N. H.
All am d

John Bryant's Affidavit

Tristram Hardy depose and say that in December 1820 I sold Francis Newton a quantity of Hay which belonged to my son William Hardy who was then, and is still in the state of New York, to the amount of Twelve dollars, for which I received payment in Cash of Joseph Newton in the month of March 1822, the day of the month I cannot now state. That I gave an affidavit the same in substance to the above in December 1823 and cannot now be more particular in relation to said transaction
Tristram Hardy
Cheshire ss. May 14. 1824 Then Tristram Hardy personally appeared and made solemn oath to the truth of the above affidavit by him subscribed.
Before me James Smith Justice
I certify that Tristram Hardy the above depositor is a credible witness James Smith Justice
State of New Hampshire Cheshire ss.
I Geo. Clcott, Clerk of the Court of Sessions for said County, (constituted by the laws of said State a Court of record,) do hereby certify that James Smith, the Magistrate before whom the annexed affidavit of Tristram Hardy, Richard Colby, Benjamin H. Dawson, William Washburn, Joseph Newton, Elias Frost, and John Bryant were taken, was at the time of the taking said affidavit, a justice of the Peace within and for said County of Cheshire and that due credence is to be given to all acts of the said James Smith in his said official capacity as justice of the peace.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court on this second day of July Anno Domini one thousand eight hundred and twenty four
Geo. Clcott Clerk of the Court (aforesaid)

Zachy & Bobby -

June 26 1815 Francis Newton Cr Decm 17 to Dey Cloth Cotton 2 3/4 yds 1/9 0 34 to Dey Cloth Gray 8 1/2 yds 1/9 0 85 22 to Dey Cloth Walnut 4 1/2 yds 1/2 0 90 to Dey Cloth Brown Green 4 yds 1/16 1 00 to Dey Cloth Brittle mud 6 3/4 yds 2/10 2 31 Decm 27 1815 to Note given up 4 Dollars 3 cents 4 03 to Dey Cloth Walnut 8 1/2 yds 2/9 3 16 May 6 1816 to Dey Cloth Walnut 2 1/2 yds 1/11 0 73 June 30 1817 to Dey Cloth Black 4 1/2 yds 1/2 0 51 to Dey Cloth Black 6 yds 2/10 1 50 June 16 1818 to Card Wool 14.10 6 cents 2 00 to Card Wool 21 lbs 6 cents 0 88 Nov 16 to Dey Cloth Walnut 21 lbs 6 cents 1 28 Nov 11 1819 to Dey Cloth Walnut for a brook 3 3/4 yds 1 1/2 cents 0 55 to Dey Cloth Black 4 yds 22 cents 0 44 to Card Wool 6 yds 2/10 2 00 Sept 26 1820 to Dey Cloth Gray 8.08 6 cents 0 51 to Dey Cloth Black 6 3/4 yds 1/9 0 63 June 24 1821 to Card Wool 6.00 6 cents 1 74 6.00 6 cents 0 36
March 1817 Francis Newton Cr By timber 17 1/4 feet 1 74 By bark 117 7 cents per pound 8 19 By Shingles one Thousand 2 01 May 23 1817 By Potatoes 2 Bushels 1 00 By Elias Stowell 80 3/4 1 08 June 17 By Ratten 4.08 0 75 By Ratten 5.00 1 00 Jan 30 By Joseph and team Plowing Wood 2 days 2 66 April 7 1819 By Beer 4.08 0 74 By Glass 1 00 March 11 1822 By Note to Balance 6 22
I certify that the foregoing is a statement of my dealings with Francis Newton from June 1815 to March 11 1822 and is a copied from my Book the state of six dollars and twenty two cents dated March 11 1822 to Balance was given to me By Joseph Newton and was paid me in Cash By him Some time in the winter past
Isaac Colby
Berkshire ss 7 May 18-1824 Then personally appeared Isaac Colby and made solemn oath to the truth of the above affidavit by him subscribed
Before me James Smith Just Peace
I certify that Isaac Colby the above deponent is a credible witness James Smith Just Peace

Benj. H. Pearson

I Benjamin H. Pearson of Plainfield in the County of Cheshire and State of New Hampshire depose and say that to my knowledge the town of Grantham became indebted to me from February 1814 to Feb'y 1821 to the amount of thirty dollars and thirty three cents for the following items as entered on my Book viz -
   1814 Feb'y 6 To shoeing a Horse 32   " March 10 " do do 10   1815 June 17 " do do, 50. June 29th mending Sleds 8- 58   " June 18 " mending Chains and other work 35   1816 Jan'y 30 " mending Chains 16   " June 17 " making Nails 46   " July 8 " 3 Sets Barn door Hinges & 1 Pick 1.74   " Aug 2 " making Staples & 20 spikes 49   " Aug 7 " shoeing Horse and carrying Pick 67   " Nov 29 " shoeing Oxen and mending Chains 1.19   1817 March 20 " Steeling Iron Bar 2 pulleys 25   " do " making a straw cut fork & mending Chains 53   " April 23 " making Traces 1.67   " " 30 " mending Shovel &c 17   " May 20 " shoeing Horse and making Brads 82   " " " " Crane Eyes & Steeling Hammer 34   " July 24 " shoeing a Horse and other work 50   " Aug 3 " 1 pr Hinges & shoeing Horse and other work, 30- 1.00   " Sept 25 " shoeing Horse 70 70   " Nov 28 " shoeing Oxen & Horse 1.00   1818 Jan'y 29 " 10 pr Hinges. shoeing Horse and mending Sleds 76   " June 25 " shoeing Horse 20 20   " Sept 17 " making Loom front shoeing Horse & other work 1.47   " Dec 2 " shoeing Oxen & Horse, mending Chains & 1 pully block 1.87   1819 Jan'y " mending Chains shoeing Horse and other work 80   " Sept 25 " mending little Chains & other work 82   " May " shoeing Horse 18 18   " June " making Hinges & shoeing Horse 52   " Nov " mending Chains 07   " Dec " shoeing a Horse & Oxen & mending Chains 2.26   1820 Jan'y " mending Chains & shoeing Prop Kettle 1.83 1.91   " Feb'y " Arrow - 11 Spikes & shoeing Horse 1.10   " July " shoeing Horse, 20 20   " Sept " shoeing Horse & mending Chains 77   " Oct " making rake teeth & mending chain 42   " Dec " shoeing Horse, 53 53   " Work done for him by John Pearson & in the year 1817 the items cannot give 2.63   30.33  

I also further depose and say that I received payment for the foregoing charges as follows towit
  Jany 17. 1815  By Cash  2.00  By his horse to Boston  4.00  - 1 Cheere  1.00  = 7.00    Jany 1818  By payment recd of Joseph Newton - by Hauling Wood  4.67    April 1819  550 feet Spruce Boards of do.  5.50     1 1/2 M. Shingles of do  2.62    Jany 1821  Francis Newtons note  12.11      $31.90  
That in said Francis Newtons Note was included for some other credits not entered in the foregoing account, the sum of $1.57 - That on the 12th of April 1821 I recd payment of said note by Joseph New- ton then amounting to $12.29 and has since been paid me in cash by said Joseph Benj. H. Pearson
Cheshire ss. May 21. 1824 Benjamin H. Pearson personally appeared and made solemn oath with the truth of the above affidavit by him subscribed
Before me James Smith Just. Peace
I certify that Benj. H. Pearson the above deponent is a credible witness - James Smith Just. Peace

Wm Washburns Affidavit

Frances Newton to W m Washburn
  17  Ref June 1820  for making pair women pumps     17   for making pair of Thick shoes  0 67    21   for making pair of Thin Boots  0 75    15   Deer for footing pair Thick Boots  2 50    19  January 1821  for mending Boots  1 33    23   or March for mending  0 17    25   for making a pair of shoes  0 25    26   for making pair small shoes  1 75    27   for repairing a pair of shoes  0 35    30   for making pair of moccasins shoes & lining for a pair  0 96       87       9 60  
I William Washburn depose and say that Francis Newton became indebted to me for shoemaking done for himself and family from Nov. 7. 1816 to March 30. 1820 to the amount of sixteen dollars and seventy cents - that all previous to June 17. 1820 was settled and has been paid for by Francis Newton - that the above which is copied from my Book was paid by way of Joseph Newton's note on the 5th day of October 1821 which note has been paid I still hold against said Joseph Newton
W m Washburn
Otsego ss May 24 1824 Then personally appeared William Washburn and made solemn oath to the truth of the above affidavit by him subscribed.
Before me James Smith Jus t Peace
I certify that William Washburn the above deponent is a credible witness James Smith Jus t Peace

Joseph Newton's Affidavit

I Joseph Rutton depose and say that I laboured for Francis Rutton from June 25, 1817 to April 23, 1821. That said Francis became indebted to me therefor in the sum of Two Hundred and fifteen dollars agreeably to the determination of Asa Tenne & John S. Wood to whom we had agreed to submit my claim for services and who so decided on said 23. day of April 1821 - That said Francis being unable to pay me otherwise, it was then agreed that I should have the thirty three acres of land at the appraisal of said Tenne & John S. Wood. That said land was accordingly appraised to me at $250. and that I should have the same deed which had previously been made and lodged in a third persons hands for my security in Feb. 1818 which I took accordingly and came into possession of said land - I also further depose and say that as said Francis was also indebted to John Bryant, Brigs H. Pearson and several others, it was further, agreed on said 23 day of April 1821 that I should take the stock, farming tools & belonging to said Francis and pay debts against him to the value thereof, and the balance of the land as far as it would go - That I then have appraised to me by said Asa Tenne & John S. Wood in addition to the land -
   1 Yoke of oxen at $ 49. 00   1 Three year old Heifer, c 11. 00   1 Cattle 5. 00   Chains 1.50 Harness 3.00 1 Plough 1.50 6. 00   Harrows teeth 3. 50   one Iron Bar 3.00 1 Pail Kettle 3.00 6. 00   $ 80 00  

That I then agreed to pay, and have since paid in cash and by my note where said Francis was owing to the amounts of all I received of him and near ninety dollars over and above, I further depose and say that said Francis is still in debt, and has not been to pay being almost entirely destitute of property of every kind and that he is besides in a low state of health and has been for several months past—
Joseph Newton
Cheshire ss June 14 th 1824. Joseph Newton personally appeared and made solemn oath to the truth of the above affidavit by him subscribed—
Before me James Smith Just Peace
I certify that Joseph Newton the above deponent is a credible witness Attest — James Smith Just Peace

Elias Frost's Affidavit

Francis Newton Dr to Elias Frost
  1809 April 21 To Journey med and advise to himself & wife this 75   22 To Journey med and advise to himself 75   23 To Journey med and himself 75   24 To Journey med and advise to himself 75   26 To Journey med and advise to himself 75   29 To Journey and advise to himself 33 
4.08
April 25 1822 Received the contra account four dollars and eight cents of Francis Newton 4 08
  August 11 th 1812 To emetic and cathartic for his son 33   August 20 1813 To medicine twenty seven cents 27   May 31. 1814 To amara by Justin 20   March 1 st 1816 To Journey ven see and emet advise to himself 1.25   4 To Journey med and advise to himself 1.00   6 To Journey med and advise to himself 1.00   8 To Journey med and advise to himself 1.00   9 To Journey med and advise to himself 1.00   13 To Journey to Mr Duttons 50   15 To Journey med and advise to himself 50   7 08
December 31 st 1814 Contra Credit Received of Francis Newton seven dollars 25 cents by note in full up to this date 7 05
  October 2 nd 1819 To Journeying his hand 17   1820 Feb 27 To Journey as far as Pishka Pargers 34   March 6 To Journey 3/ droping his wifes shoulder 3/ 1.00   10 To Journey 2/ Dr Lloyd 1/6 droping his wifes core 1/6 1.00   13 To Journey 1/6 red precipitate and droping his wifes robe 3/ 75   1820 April 13 To bills 2nd a 2 centh. No 24 2/ bills Mineral No 12 1/ 50   3.76  Account continued & carried to next page

Francis Newton Dr to Elias Frost
1820 April 19
  amount brought over  3 75    70 bills Mein staps No 24 2/ Rad Columbus 1/ to himself  50     4 26  
April 9 th 1821 Francis Newton Cr by four dollars and twenty six cents to balance accounts up to January 1 st 1821 paid by Joseph - - - - - 4 26
1821. June 15 To currency 3/ cal and Mein 1/6 at summi 1/ and 1/6 to himself 1 00
1823 may 20 To sum else myrr mist 1/6 and Bal 1/6 to himself 50 also to ballance a note dated 21 Dec 1819 of 5.58 endorsed 6. Dollars on the 4 January 1821 making 45 cents 45
1823 aug 24 To bills cal Nos 1 of the currency of newa this 1/6 to himself 50
2 45
I certify that the foregoing is a statement of my dealings with Francis Newton from April 21 1820 to august 24 1823 and I have copied the same from my books.
Elias Frost
Chelsea ft. June 19 th 1824
Personally appeared the above named Elias Frost and made solemn oath to the truth of the above certificate by him subscribed before me
James Smith Just Peace
I hereby certify that the above named Elias Frost is a credible witness
Attest - James Smith Just Peace

Frances Newton to John Bryant
DS
    1817 Apr 21 To 1/2 lb Tobacco 20 - 1/2 lb Cotton yarn 75 2.08   May 17 1/2 lb Tobacco 20   June 17 2 Gumbos @ 8 25 lb Cotton 2.00 - 120 nails @ 1/2 4.08   July 12 40 Nails @ 1/2 - 67 10 lb Cotton @ 1/2 2.34   July 24 10 @ 20 Nails 1.67   July 31 1 Door Handle 1/2 2.00 - 10 Screws 8.50 - 1/2 lb Cotton 7.50 7 lb Cotton 6.10 - 10 lb Cotton 20 - 2 lb Butts @ 8 Screws 10 9.53   Aug 7 1 1/2 yds Quil @ 1/2 1.17   12 1 yd Ribbon and Laces 1.00   Sept 5 280 Fish 3 1/2 yds Cambric cloth @ 40 - 1/4 yd do @ 40 - 1/2 lb Cotton Balls @ 2 2.14   Sept 9 1 lb Tobacco .40   16 2 oz Indigo @ 1/2 - 2 lb Redwood @ 1/2 - 1/2 lb Allum .82   Oct 14 Balance due on Nails 10 50 Nails @ 1/2 .93   Dec 23 5 @ 8 Nails @ 1/2 - 10 Rascus 20 - 15 do @ 10 1.02   27 1 Door Handle 1/2 3.50 - 1/2 lb Butts @ 8 3 1/2 doz Screws @ 1/2 - 1/2 lb Cotton 1.14   1818 Feb 27 10 Tea 1.00   Apr 1 10 Rascus 20 - 1/4 lb Spec 9 .33   July 9 10 lb Cotton yarn do 11.81 1.27   July 23 Balance due on Cotton 17 - 10 Tobacco 38 .55   Nov 9 10 @ 10 Nails - 6 @ 4 - 20 @ 1/2 - 10 @ 1/2 2.52   Nov 16 2 Door Handles @ 9 - 26 Nails @ 1/2 .53   Nov 20 2 1/2 @ 4 Nails @ 1/2 - 1/2 lb Cotton Joseph .35   Nov 26 2 @ 4 Nails .28   34.85   1817 July 31 By Credit   Aug 5 By Cash $5.00   Aug 12 15 yds Tow Cloth @ 1/2 3.75   Aug 30 4 @ 11 oz Butter @ 1/2 .78   1818 Jan 17 Balance due on Butter .30   Feb 26 Balance on Tallow 1.47   Aug 25 Order from Isaac Evers for 8 @ Butter 4.00   1819 Mar 23 18.22 1.33   34.85   1819 Apr 13 To 2 Bushels Potatoes @ 1/2   24 10 lb Potatoes 50 - 10 Tobacco 38 3.75   May 1>May 1 1/2 Bush Potatoes 83 - 1/2 lb Mustard Seed 8 .88   June 28 10 lb Cotton yarn .91   Oct 19 1/2 lb Tobacco 20 - 10 oz Indigo @ 1/2 - 1/4 lb Spec 9 - 1/2 lb Cotton 17 1.17   Nov 12 1 Bell Hat 1.50 - 10 Tobacco 38 .75   Dec 17 10 Tea 1.83   23 10 Tobacco 1.00   1820 March 29 10 Tobacco .33   March 29 Credit .33   March 29 1820 By 9 1/2 Bushels Ashes by Joseph @ 9 $1.19   30 His Note to balance 8.76   9.95   

  1820 Apr 8 To 16 Tea 3/- 1 pt Rum. 20 70   " 24 " 60 4 th Nails 14 18 20 do 14 18 20 do 17 1.15   " 26 " 2 @ 4 th Nails 14 28   May 19 10 Clover Seed 13   " 25 10 Tobacco 2/- 1 pt Rum. 10 43   July 17 1 Burlap Sack 2.00   Oct 12 1/4 @ Tea 23   Dec 6 10 Tobacco 33 - 1/4 @ Pepper 13 46   1821 Jan 30 10 Tobacco 30   Mar 24 10 Tobacco 30   Apr 23 1 Mug 17   6.15   Credit   Feb 19 1821 By 8 Bushels Ashes @ 9 a 0.00   April 14 1821 By part of his settled account and Joseph's Note to him 5.15   6.15 
I certify that the foregoing is a statement of my dealings with Francis Newton from April 21. 1817 to April 14. 1821 as copied from my Books - that the notes taken on the foregoing settlement, that is one for 18.22 - one for 8.76 - and the last which was for $18.94 were some time since paid and I think mostly received of Joseph Newton - I further say that said Francis Newton was indebted to me to the amount of $50 on the 22 nd day of March 1820 over and above the settlements aforesaid, which sum was formerly due to Daniel Kimball Esq - deceased and came into my hands as Executor in March 1817 - that some time in the Spring of 1821 - the interest was settled up to March 22. 1821, and I took Joseph Newton's note for said Fifty dollars dated back to March 22. 1821 - which I have also to have signed by said Francis Newton, who signed accordingly with said Joseph - that on the latter I have relied for payment, and of it have I have frequently requested the same, but have never realized any part excepting the interest for one year - said Francis and said Joseph both being low in point of property, especially the former, who is I suspect nearly destitute, and is besides in a low state of health
John Bryant
Shelburne ss June 19 - 1824 Then personally appeared John Bryant and made solemn oath to the truth of the above affidavit by him subscribed.
Before me James Smith Just Peace I certify that the above named John Bryant is a credible witness James Smith Just Peace

Francis Newton
#2653.
Please make return to James Smith Esq. Cornish post office N.H.
Dec 18
Sept 18 1880
James Smith Esq.
Dec 18 1880

Know all Men by These Presents, That I
Francis Newton
of New Grantham in the County of Cheshire and State of New Hampshire do hereby certify that for and in consideration of the sum of Four hundred Dollars to me in hand, before the delivery hereof, well and truly paid by Joseph Newton of New Grantham in the State and County aforesaid husbandman
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 Joseph Newton his heirs and assigns forever.
A certain tract or parcel of land, situate in New Grantham bounded and described as follows: (to wit) on the west and north on Luther Newton's land, on the east on the proprietor's land, being apart of a Second hundred acre lot. Pitched to the right of Long Butte containing about thirty acres be the same more or less - being all I own of said lot which I have not heretofore deeded to Luther Newton
To have and to hold the said granted premises with all the privileges and appurtenances to the same belonging, to him, the said Joseph Newton & to his heirs and assigns, to his and their only proper use and benefit forever. And I the said Francis Newton and my heirs, executors and administrators, do hereby covenant, grant and agree, to and with the said Joseph Newton his heirs and assigns, that until the delivery hereof I am the lawful owner of the said premises; am seized and possessed thereof in my own right, in fee simple; and have full power and lawful authority to grant and convey the same in manner aforesaid: that the said premises are free and clear of all and every incumbrance whatsoever. And that my heirs, executors and administrators shall and will warrant the same to the said Joseph Newton his heirs and assigns, against the lawful claims and demands of any person or persons whomsoever.
Witness my hand and seal, this Seventh day of Feb y anno Domini one thousand eight hundred and twenty eighteen
Signed, Sealed and delivered in presents of us, } Elsa Jenne } James Smith }
Francis Newton (Seal)
STATE OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE } Personally appeared and acknowledged the foregoing instrument to be his voluntary act and deed. Then Francis Newton
Before me, James Smith. = Justice of the Peace. Rec d 4 May 1821. Recorded & Examined Copy Examined Attest. James Campbell Reg r

Chesung July 5: 1823
I Salma Hale Clerk of the Superior Court of Judicature for said county certify that James Campbell is Register of said for said county. that the foregoing certificate is in his hand writing and that he has no seal of office
In testimony whereof I have unto office the seal of said Court
S. Hale
Newton to Newton copy Lib 83.2 Fol. 557.

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 consisting of about thirty three acres of land Joseph Newton to pay just stated July 10 1818 Said real estate was exhibited in the first schedule on account of my having possession at the time of making said schedule though decided to sell Joseph Newton agreeably to the terms of said sale & payment made for said as follows Debt due to Joseph Newton of due to Mr. [illegible] 95.85 do to Mr. [illegible] 32.11 do to Mr. [illegible] 17.35 do to Mr. [illegible] 12.15 William H. [illegible] 9.60 To Elias Howland 11.50 To Horace Wells 2.25 To Mr. [illegible] 4.40 Total due S. J. Newton of $264.07 To pay Samuel Brown a debt due from me to him of 7.24 To Rev. Samuel Newton 10.00 To Dr. Elias Frost 5.00 To Nathan Colby 8.00 Total 31.24 As before stated appraised off to pay a debt due to Jonathan Wymen of 21 dollars $21.00   Sheep 3 years old & 1000 sheepskins Horse collar & bridle 1 plow harness with iron bar & kettle Two cows 26.00 Appraised to Joseph Newton by judicious men to wit John Wood & Asa Wymen To Joseph Newton Apr 23 1821   Two calves $6.00 both died the following winter after they were appraised Appraised off to pay a debt I owed to Jonathan Wymen of twenty one dollars Sept 15 1820   1 hog $3. killed Dec 1820 for my family use   Two pigs killed Dec 1821 for my family use   Three appraised & died in the winter of eighteen hundred and twenty dollars  
$324.07 - should be.
Sworn to, and declared, on the 8th day of before May 1823 Before me Rev. Samuel Green Minister of the Gospel Attest S. Hale Clerk
I, Salma Hale clerk of the court aforesaid do hereby certify, that it appears, to the satisfaction of the court, that the said Francis Newton 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 twenty six dollars and fifty three cents.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said court, on this 23rd day of May 1823
S. Hale
Clerk of the Court of the aforesaid of

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. Superior Court of Judicature
On this eighth day of May 1823, 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]
Francis Newton of Franconia
resident in said county, aged seventy 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 Francis Newton enlisted for the term of 1 year on the first day of Dec in the year 1775
in the state of Massachusetts in the company commanded by captain Stephen Badlam in the regiment commanded by colonel Knox in the line of the state of Massachusetts on the continental establishment; that he continued to serve in the said corps until the September following when he was discharged from the said service, in Tienderoga in the state of New York that his name has been placed on the pension list, and dropped 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 Francis Newton
  1 yoke irons $1.00 1 pot and 2 kettles $2.25 3.25   1 clock & shovel 50 1 tea kettle 75 1.25   2 Tables 2.00 2 old chests 1. 3.00   6 chairs 2.00 1 coffee pot 25 2.25   1 slice plough 1 pot & 1 iron 1.50   4 old iron barrels 1.33 1 steel 50 1.83   6 Milk pails & one dug 1 old chain 1.20   Some old brown leather 0.25   1 Lot of tin ware 1 skin flapper 75 75   4 old pails & 2 wheels 2.00   3 old axes 1. set old cart bars 1. 2.00   10 shovels 50 1 old brass kettle 3.50 4.00   20.33 
Francis Newton

Rev. Office 30. Church St. Francis Newton March 1823
M. H.
(Sept '91)

Declaration
In order to be restored to the Pension List under the Act of March 1. 1823, drawn up in conformity with the regulations of the War Department of the 26th of December 1828.
County of Sullivan SS. State of New Hampshire. On this twenty first day of March 1829. personally appeared before me Abijah Powers a Justice of the Peace for the County of Sullivan aforesaid, the undersigned Francis Norton a resident in said County who being duly sworn according to Law doth depose and say that he is the same person who served in the Revolutionary War in the Company commanded by Capt. Bellows of the Regiment commanded by Colonel Knox of the Line of the State of Massachusetts that he enlisted December 1st 1775 and served till sometime in the month of September 1776 his discharge was signed by Horatio Gates that he received a pension under the act of March 18 th 1818 but his name was dropped from the Pension Roll on account of the amount of his property which was valued at less than $965 and he was entitled to be restored in consequence of the regulations of the War Department of the 26th of December 1828. Having at this time the following named property being worth no more than the sums below mentioned. He also swears that he has before applied to be restored but his claim has been rejected on account of the amount of his property.
Schedule
  one Cow & six Sheep $ 26.00   two tables, two chests, six chairs 3.00   Holland ware, crockery, glass - Pewter 3.50   Five weaver looms, stills, pans .92   Three forks, candlesticks, shims, bellows & pails 1.25   Wash tub, flat iron, shovel & tongs 1.25   100 pounds Pork 6.00   Six Bushels Potatoes .75   $ 42.67   one Grain & hooks all iron, fine rope 3.00   one Veil 7.00   $ 51.67 
Sworn to before me this 21 st day of March AD 1829 Francis Norton Abijah Powers Justice of the Peace

Benjamin B. French Clerk of the Superior Court of Judicature for the County of Sullivan in the State of New Hampshire do hereby cer- tify that Abijah Powers before whom the within deposition was sworn is a Justice of the Peace also duly empowered to administer oaths, and that the within is his own proper signature.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of said court this 23 d day of March A.D. 1829
B. B. French

Mr French Please to certify to the official character and signature under seal as usual and then seal them up and send them to the Pension office with directions to send the answer to me Abijah Bowen
Rev. Mr. French
30. Church St.
Francis Newton 1 March 1823
M. H.
(Sept '91)

Petition of Francis
Newton,
A soldier of the Revolution praying to be placed on the Pension List Roll
January 29 th 1827
Ref d to the Committee on Military Pensions
Feb 14. 1827
Bill rejected - No 436.
Jan 21. 1828
Ref d to Com ee on Mil ry Pensions
May 17 th 1828
See Bill No 166
December 16. 1829
ref d to the Com. on Mil ry Pensions
Harvey S. Mil ry Pensions

To the Honourable Senate and Honourable House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
Humble Shews the Petition of Francis Newton of Lyntonham in the County of Cheshire and State of New Hampshire, that he served as a Soldier in the Revolutionary War under the Conti- nental Establishment, in the Massachusetts Line, a sufficient time to entitle him to a Pension under the Law of the United States passed in March 1818 that under said Law he made Application for a pension and produced his original Discharge and other evidence of his service which was satisfactory to the War Department, that his name was placed on the Pension roll, and that he drew a pension from March 1819 to the fourth of March 1820, and under the Law of May 1820 your petitioner made out a schedule of all his personal property which was but very trifling, and being in possession of a small Government of Land con- taining about thirty acres which was poor and of but small value, and although he had Deeded said Land to another Person prior to the passage of the Law of March 1818 for security of debts which he was then owing, but being in possession of said Land your petitioner was advised to put the same into his schedule at its appraised value although he stated on said schedule the debts on a part of the land which he was then owing and the names of the persons to whom he was indebted, under an expectation that said debts would operate as an offset to the amount of property in his possession, having committed these errors, his schedule amounted to more than four times what he was worth and his name was stricken from the pension roll, and having expended all the property in his possession, and what Pension money he had owed for his support, and towards discharging his debts just, he again made Application to the War Department in 1823 to be restored to the pension List, and received for answer that he must furnish evidence from his creditors, when he became indebted to them and for what articles, and when and how he paid them &c, before he could be restored to a pension, according to this order your petitioner procured the affidavits of three creditors who had not removed out of the County, and forwarded to the War office, and received for answer that he could not be restored to a pension because he had not satisfactorily accounted for the disposition of his property, and further evidence was procured and forwarded to the War office, and received the same answer in substance as before, the above named affidavits it is expected are now in the War office which your petitioner believes to be sufficient to prove to the satisfaction of any reasonable man or body of men that his property has been properly and prudently disposed of and for just and proper purposes
and —

and your Petitioner would further State that he is now aged and infirm and unable to do any thing towards his support, that he has an aged wife living with him who by reason of age and infirmity is unable to do but very little towards his or her own support, and that he is poor and unable to procure the necessaries of life and that he really stands in need of assistance from his country for support, and if the sum should be sufficient to procure these parts, and having procured the same satisfactorily to the War Department, it is hoped your honorable body will interfere and say that your petitioner comes within the band of March 1818 and all subsequent acts in addition thereto, and that he shall be restored to a Pension, and not suffer the loss, which he committed by the influence of his advisers (as above stated) to be converted into a loan, which must make him a considerable loser, but your petitioner stands humbly before your honorable body to take his case into your wise consideration and grant him some relief, such as you in your wisdom shall consider. Law and justice to direct, and as in duty bound will pray
Francis Keeton
Grantham January 1 st 1827

Rufus Newtons Affidavit

Lucia Weston of Grantham in the County of Sullivan and State of New Hampshire eldest son and child of Francis Weston a Pensioner of the Uni- ted States late of said Grantham deceased and Eleanor his wife, now the widow of said Francis Weston and an applicant for a Pension under the Act of Congress of the 4th of July 1836. Depose and say that my mother the said Eleanor Weston declared that she was married to my father Francis Weston in the fall of 1772 which decla- ration I fully believe to be true, for I was 63 years of age on the 13th day of September 1836: and of course was born on the 13th of September 1773. My father and mother the said Francis and Eleanor afterwards had in due course of time seven other children born to them and they always lived together as man and wife from my earliest recollection till my father's death which took place on the 7th day of April 1830. I further depose and say that I have seen the additional declarations made by my mother the said Eleanor Weston before John Gay- and Esq. Notary Public in and for the State of New Hampshire on the 1 st day of July 1837 wherein she names a year's service that my father performed as a substitute for one Parker. That declaration I also believe to be true. For although but a child at the time I can well remember that my father went for said Parker and I can also recollect his coming home after being a year in the service as was then and always afterwards said; and not many years previous to his death I heard him speak of that with his other services, and of his suffering while performing it. I have heard him say that when he went to Virginia, meaning this last year's service: that he had his shoes stolen from him, and that he afterwards trav- elled five hundred miles with bare feet, - also that what

my mother has further stated in her additional declaration in relation to having made, or caused to be made, an effort to procure records evidence of her marriage in which she has not been able to succeed and so further I say not. —
Rufus Newton
Sworn and subscribed this 1 st day of July 1837
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my Notarial Seal at Haverfield in the County of Sullivan and State of New Hampshire this 1 st day of July AD 1837
John Bryant Notary Public
I further certify that Rufus Newton above named is a credible witness
John Bryant N.P.

I Joseph Newton of Grantham in the County of Cheshire and State of New Hampshire son of Francis Newton of said Grantham depose and say that my Father said Francis Newton in February 1818 was indebted to me for labor done for him previous to that time for which I was in want of payment or security - That said Francis proposed to secure me by a conveyance of a small piece of land whereon he then lived containing about thirty three acres - provided that I would continue to work for him three years longer, he not being able to do much himself - to which I agreed, and a deed was accordingly made and by consent, placed in the hands of a neighbor for my security for what was then due, and for what might be due for my services in future - That I continued to work for him till April 1821. when we agreed to refer it to men to say how ever should settle, who brought in that I should have two hundred and fifteen dollars - That my father was also indebted to many others, and being unable to pay, it was then agreed that I should take the land and his personal property, and assist him in the payment of his other debts as far as it would go - That I then took possession of said land and have since paid or am bound to pay for him the amount of all the property I received of him both real and personal, and to the amount of near ninety dollars more - and that he is yet considerably in debt and has no means to pay - and that he is besides, in a low state of health at this time, and able to do but little towards the support of himself and my aged mother - Joseph Newton

Joseph Newton, Affidavit
S. Hale

State of New Hampshire } Dec r 27 th 1823 Then personally appeared Joseph Cheshire ss { Newton and made oath to the truth of the foregoing affidavit by him subscribed - Before me James Smith Just Peace
I certify that Joseph Newton is a credible witness James Smith Just Peace

From Mr Newton. Affidavit
S. Hall

Francis Newton depose and say that I hired Abraham Newton to work for me in the summer of 1819 to the amount of twelve dollars - that said Abraham has since removed to the state of Illinois and that I am now unable to procure his affidavit on that account - That I was also indebted to Elias Stowe for sawing timber and boards previous to 1818 to the amount of between eleven and twelve dollars - and that as said Stowe removed to the state of New York some years since I have not been able to procure his affidavit in relation to the same
Francis Newton
James Smith Just. Peace
State of New Hampshire } Dec 27, 1823 Then personally Francis Newton and made Cheshire } solemn oath to the truth of the affidavit by him subscribed
Before me James Smith Just. Peace
I certify that the above named Francis Newton is a credible Witness Attest James Smith Just. Peace