Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 45075, for John Piper, New Hampshire

SERVICE
NUMBER
16.16
Piper, John.
S. 45075
CONTENTS

9607
New Hampshire.
John Piper,
of Tuftonboro' in the state of N. Hamp who was a private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Scammel, of the N. Hamp. line, for the term of three years,
Inscribed on the Roll of New-Hampshire at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 14. of April, 1818.
Certificate of Pension issued the 19. of April 1818 and sent to Daniel M. Durell, judge, Dover, New-Hampshire.
Arrears to 4th of March, 1819. 85.56. Semi-ann. all'ce ending 4. Sept. 48 "
10 mo. 17 1819. $: 133.56. { 4/31 }
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
He died Apr. 20 1830 G.R.
John Piper, New-Hampshire, 1818, 1830

Tuftonborough, N.H. John L. Lillie
Great
3 New Hampshire Regt
1777-3 years
Service
Service admitted
Warrant the judges certificate of the reduced circumstances of the applicant
Adm.
14. April, 1818.

STATE OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE, Strabbs ss.
On this fourteenth day of April 1818, before me the subscriber, Chief Justice of the Courts of Common Pleas for the First District in said State, personally appears John Piper , of New Hampshire aged fifty eight years, resident in Tuftonborough in the said county district, who being by me first duly sworn, according to law, doth, on his oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the provision made by the late 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:" That he the said John Piper enlisted in May A.D. 1777 in the state of New Hampshire in the company commanded by Captain James Gray of the third New Hampshire Regt to serve the term of three years that he continued to serve in the said corps, or in the service of the United States until the first day of June A.D. 1780, when he was discharged from said service at West Point in the state of New York - that previous to serving in Capt. Gray's company, he had served eleven months when he was discharged from service in the state of New York that he was in the battles of Red Bank and the retreat from Philadelphia in the year 1777 - that he was in the battle of Brandywine and the battle of the Clouds in the year 1777 - and that he is in reduced circumstances, and stands in need of the assistance of his country for support; and that he has no other evidence now in his power of his said services.
Sworn to and declared before me, the day and year aforesaid.
I, DANIEL M. DURELL, Chief Justice of the Courts of Common Pleas for the first district in the State of New-Hampshire, as aforesaid, do certify, that it appears to my satisfaction, that the said John Piper did serve in the revolutionary war, as stated in the preceding declaration, against the common enemy; and I now transmit the proceedings and testimony taken and had before me, to the Secretary for the Department of War, pursuant to the directions of the aforementioned act of Congress.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand, and caused the seal of said Court for the County of Strabbs in said district, to be affixed to the same, this fourteenth day of April A. D. 1818.
Attest Dan Waldron Clerk of the Court of Com. Pleas for said County of Strabbs

John Dyer of the ... ... inhabitants of Wolfson ... in the County of ... ... having faithfully and honorably ... ... of ... ... the ... ... and ... ... 1800.

State of New Hampshire
First judicial district March 30. 1819
I, Danel Durell Chief Justice of the Courts of Common Pleas in said District, do certify, that it has been made to my satisfaction that John Dipe who made the foregoing declaration is in reduced circumstances & stands in need of the assistance of his country for support.
D. Durell
D. Durell

John Piper
1807 1808
1809

To the Justices of the Court of Common Pleas now sitting at Wolfeborough within and for the County of Strafford and State of New-Hampshire, on the Seventh Tuesday of July, 1820.
John Piper aged Sixty years , resident in Tuftonborough in said County, comes into court, and in pursuance of an act of Congress passed on the 1st day of May, 1820, brings with him, and in his proper person exhibits to said Court a Schedule by him subscribed, containing his whole Estate and Income—his necessary clothing and bedding excepted—as follows:—
Twenty acres of Land, two Cows one horse, three hogs, and no other property
out of which I wish to be deducted $130 which I honestly owe & must pay
John Piper
And the said John Piper following oath by him duly taken and subscribed:—viz.
in pursuance as aforesaid produceth to said Court the
I John Piper 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.
John Piper
And the said John Piper doth here in Court further declare on oath, that he served in the revolutionary war as follows, viz. I first enlisted into the Company of Militia commanded by Capt John Woodman for six weeks in November 1775 in December 1775 I enlisted into the Company commanded by Capt Benjamin Silecomb which was attached to the Regiment commanded by Col Poor in the New Hampshire line, for one year In 1776 I enlisted into the company commanded by Capt Joseph Badger attached to the Regiment under the command of Col W. H. Wingate in the New Hampshire line for six months. In 1777 I enlisted for three years into the Company commanded by Capt Gray in the third Regiment New Hampshire line under the command of Col Scamwell , and served until 1780 & then generally discharged I was in the battle at Skeinsborough in 1777—In both battles at Bemis heights in 1777 in the battle at Newtown in 1779 on the Susquehannah

That the date of his original declaration in order to obtain a pension is April 14. 1818 and the number of his pension certificate is 9607 — That his occupation is that of a Labourer but were infirm & unable to labour but little That the number and names of his family residing with him, and their ages and capacities to contribute to their support, are as follows, viz. my wife aged 46 years always very feeble & unable to labour I have nineteen children ten of whom reside with me viz Phoebe Piper aged sixteen years - Paul W Piper aged 14 years Susanna Piper aged 13 years Betsey Ann Piper aged 12 years - Lucinda Piper aged 10 years Napoleon Piper aged 9 years Martha Piper aged 8 years Sally Piper aged 7 years Patience Piper aged 5 years & Benjamin Piper aged 4 years
Wherefore he prays the opinion of the said Court as to the value of the property contained in the said schedule, and that the same, together with a copy of the premises be duly certified to the Secretary of War.
Sworn and declared before the said court the
day of 11 th 1820.
}
John Piper
Attest,
Clerk.
STATE OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE.....STRATFORD ss.
AT a Court of Common Pleas held at Wolfeborough within and for the county of Strafford and state of New Hampshire, on the 11 th day of July, 1820 before
DANIEL M. DURELL, Esquire, Chief Justice, and
VALENTINE SMITH and
SAMUEL QUARLES,
} Associate Justices of said Court.
The aforesaid schedule and oath and the above declaration duly subscribed and sworn by the said John Piper having been by him exhibited in person, and presented to the Court, and the same being seen and considered, it is the opinion of said Court that the value of the property contained in said schedule is one hundred & forty five dollars which property is subject to the said Piper's bill Wherefore the Court order that a copy of the premises, together with the proceedings thereon be duly certified to the Secretary of War.
145 probably 130 debts owing 15
Attest,
H. Peirce,
Clerk.
STATE OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE.....STRATFORD ss.
I, ANDREW PEIRCE, Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas within and for the County of Strafford, being a court of record, do certify that the foregoing schedule and oath, and the declaration annexed, with the proceedings and opinion of the court thereon are true copies from the Records and files of said court.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court, the 11 th day of July — 1820.
H. Peirce, Clerk.

Rev. and 1812 War Section.
December 8, 1934.
Belle L. Miller, 3864 Ashworth Ave., Seattle, Wash.
Madam;
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 45075, it appears that John Piper, while residing at Wolfborough, Rockingham County, New Hampshire, enlisted and served as a private in the New Hampshire Troops as follows-
From in November 1775, six weeks in Captain John Woodman's Company.
From in December 1775, one year in Captain Benjamin Titcomb's Company, Colonel Poor's Regiment.
From in December From in December 1776, six months in Captain Joseph Badger's Company, Colonel Wingate's Regiment.
From May 1777, in Captain James Gray's Company, Colonel Scammell's Regiment, he was in the battles at Skeensborough, Fort Anne, both at Bemis Heights, Monmouth

and Newtown and was discharged June 3, 1780.
He was allowed pension on his application execute April 14, 1818, while a resident of Tuftonborough, Strafford County, New Hampshire, aged fifty-eight years.
In 1830, soldier referred to his wife, aged forty-six years, but did not state her name, and to nineteen children, only names stated being- Phebe, aged sixteen years; Paul W., aged fourteen years; Susanna, aged thirteen years; Betsey Ann, aged twelve years; Lucinda, aged ten years; Napoleon, aged nine years; Martha, aged eight years; Sally, aged seven years; Patience, aged five years; Benjamin, aged four years.
Soldier died April 20, 1830.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

St Peter Minnesota
Dear Sir
Christopher Moll signed the oath of allegiance at Phil Sept 11. 1831. Do it possible to secure a copy through your office.
John Piper died at Luston- boro N H April 20 - 1830 aged 71. a soldier in Rev. Can you give me a copy of his pension Paper - Thanking you - I am
Very truly -
Miss Mary Callin
St Peter
Minnesota

St Peter Minnesota
18 Sept 1922
Sir -
Please send me the copy of the Pension record of Isaac Perry who died while Res New York Apr 13. 1844 aged 80. He was born in Douglas Mass 1767 & moved to New York 1806. He must have enlisted in Mass Rev. War - also
John Piper a Rev. soldier who d. in Tiltonboro N.H. Apr 20-1820 aged 71. copy of Pension record wanted
Please send it
Mrs Alice R. Stark
St Peter
Minnesota

1922 Oct. 26 History to Mrs. Alice R. Starke (aw) 1924 Dec. 2. List to Belle L. Miller aw 1926 June 17. " " David Piper aw 1926 Aug. 11. " " Miss Mary Catherine Rees
45 075
Rev
INVALID.
File No. 45 075
John Piper  Prim. Rev. Was
Act: 18 th March 1818
Index: — Vol. 3 , Page 396
[ Arrangement of 1870. ]

SECURITY ENGINEERS, INC.
ENGINEERS AND MANUFACTURERS
LOWELL, MASSACHUSETTS
SPECIALISTS IN BOLT FASTENINGS
440 Parker St., Lowell, Mass.
Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
Honorable Sir:
Having been informed that John Piper of Wolfboro was a pensioner, I am willing to request that you send me a summary of service with application and any family data on file of said John Piper, who served in Col. Alex Scamell's regiment, during the War of the Revolution.
This John Piper was of Wolfboro, New Hampshire, and his name is contained in the New Hampshire Revolution Rolls.
I will greatly appreciate any information that you may be enabled to furnish me covering this pensioner.
Thanking you in advance for your kindness, I am
Respectfully yours,
T. BATT. PIPER, JR.
REP/K.

1. Seattle, Wash. Nov. 12. 24
My Dear Sir,
I would like to have the record of John Piper of Wolfboro N.H. during the Revolutionary War. I wish material for membership in I. A. S. R. B. B. L. Miller 3664 Ashworth Ave., Seattle, Wash.

Ques S. 45,075-  DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Washington, D. C., _____, 192
In reply to your request of _____, for the history of John Piper , a soldier of the Revolutionary War, the following is taken from the original claim for pension.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Nov 1775 6 mos Pvt John Woodhull N.H.   Dec 1775 1 yr Ben. Titcomb Poor   Oct 1776 6 mos Joseph Badger Wangard   May 1777 to June 2 1780 James Gray Seamans  
Battles engaged in, Skaneateles, Haverhill, 2d Bennington, Trenton, Princeton, Red Bank, Monmouth, New Britain Residence of soldier at enlistment, Wolfeborough, Rockingham Co. N.H. Date of application for pension, Jan. 14, 1818. Had it been allowed Residence at date of application, Littleton, Strafford Co. N.H. Age at date of application, 58 yrs.
Remarks: In 1820 soldier suffered a loss wife aged 46 yrs name not given and 19 children, only names stated were - Phoebe aged 16; Paul N aged 14; Susanna aged 13; Betsey aged 12; Lucinda aged 10; Nathaniel aged 9; Martha aged 8; Sally aged 7; Patience aged 5; Benjamin aged 4. Soldier died Apr 20-1830 at age 67 by
Respectfully,
Dec. 2 1924 Ques