Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 10,900, for Benjamin Peirce, New Hampshire

SERVICE
NUMBER
N.H.
Pierce, Benjamin or Pierce
N. 10,900 B.L.M. 38577-160-56
Nabby
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5.783 Vermont W.
Nabby Pierce widow of Benjamin N.H. Pierce who served in the Revolutionary
war, as a Private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 96 dollars cents per annum, to commence on the 3d February, 1853.
Certificate of Pension issued 21 st day of May 1856. and sent to
Josiah D. Hawkins Pittsfield Vermont
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 3, 1853, Page 181. Vol. No. 35
223362 Off.
Note of death not m.a.B.

Ad Mar 3
Apr. 17. 1855.
223.362
Nabby Pierce, widow of Benjamin Pierce. Recd. Rev. & Pension
Nabby wid of Benjamin Pierce. New Hampshire Troops.
No 3857 Revolutionary War.
Recd. Pension $96. In advance.
Ad: 16000, Aug: 13/56
[Handwritten signature/initials]
Isiah D. Hawkins Felchville Vt.
Vol P=93

10.590. Vermont
9 May 1847
Benjamin Peirce (2)
191218
of Andover, in the state of Vermont who was a private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Dearborn of the N. Hampshire line, for the term of 3 years. — 100
scribed on the Roll of Vermont, at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 15 th of March 1822.
Certificate of Pension issued the 11 of May 1822 and sent to Ulrich C. Hatch Cavendish, Vt.
Approved 4th of March 1822. Portion to Semi-anl. all'ce ending 4 Sept. 1822. 45.41 5 Mos. \frac{21}{31} $ 45.41
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818, }
21 May 1822
Windsor Coly.

I Lucy Chittenden of Meathorsfield in the County of Windsor and state of Ver- mont aged thirty years depose testify and say.
That I am daughtn of Benjamin Pierce late of Londondary Vermont de- ceased, and who was a pensioner of the state of Vermont at the time of his death at rate ninety six dollars per an- num, I further say that My father the said Benjamin Pierce died at said Londondary on the 9 th day of May A.D. 1821. I stood by the side of his Bed when he breathed his last. I further say at the time of his death as afore- said he left a widow by the Name of Betsy Pierce who is now living and now resides in Meathorsfield Vermont, and is still a widow, and the widow of the Identical Benjamin Pierce who was a pensioner of the state of Vermont. I further say that the said Ben- jamin Pierce at the time of his death was about 85 years of age, I further say that the said Betsy Pierce has made her de- claration for a pension under act Feb. 3. 1853, and that her present age is about 78 years and was the second wife of the said Benja- min Pierce, the said Benjamin had by his first wife - nine Children whose names were. Doreas Pierce Born January 22. 1786. Polly Pierce, Born, April 29. 1787. James Pierce Born, August 17. 1789. Abiel Pierce Born March 21. 1791. Asa Pierce Pierce Born March 17. 1793. Abiah Pierce was born Oct. 6. 1796. Nancy Pierce born December 2 nd 1798. Hanson Pierce born, August 27. 1801. Abel Pierce born April 1. 1803.

I further say that I am a daughter of the said Betsy Pierce the second wife of the said Benjamin Pierce - I have often heard my said father Benjamin Pierce say that at the time he enlisted into the service of the revolutionary war he resided in Milton New Hampshire. and that he moved from said Milton to Andover Vermont, and from thence to said Londonderry where he lived at the time of his death.
Suey Chittenden
State of Vermont } At Meatherspied in Windem County } the County of Winderm aforesaid, on this 25 th day of March A.D. 1856 personally ap- peared Suey Chittenden and made oath to the truth of the foregoing af- fidavit by her subscribed. I further certify that she is a credible witness and that I have no interest in the claim.
Wm. Welch Justice Peace

I Hannah Pierce of Weathersfield in the County of Windsor and State of Vermont aged fifty six years, testify and say. That I am acquainted with Nabby Pierce of said Weathersfield and widow of the identical Benjamin Pierce who was a Pensioner of Loundonderry State of Vermont. And that the said Nabby Pierce, was the second wife of the said Benjamin, I further say that the said Benjamin died at Loundonderry Vermont in the month of May 1847, and that the said Benjamin Pierce had by the first wife nine children, whose names were, Doreas Pierce, Polly Pierce, James Pierce, Abial Pierce, Asa Pierce, Asahel Pierce, Nancy Pierce, Hanson Pierce, & Abel Pierce; I further say that the said Nabby Pierce, is still the widow of the said Benjamin Pierce;
Hannah Pierce
State of Vermont, At Weathersfield this 25. day of March 1856, in said County, personally appeared Hannah Pierce & made oath to the truth of the foregoing affidavit by her subscribed. I further certify that she is a credible person.
Wm Welch
Justice of Peace
born August 27. 1801. Abel Pierce born April 1 st 1803.

STATE OF VERMONT,
WINDSOR COUNTY, ss.
I, NORMAN WILLIAMS, Clerk of the County Court, of the County of Windsor, in the State of Vermont, do hereby certify that
William Welch was, at the date of the paper writing to which this is attached, and still is, a
Justice of the Peace
in and for said County, duly qualified to administer oaths and take the acknowledgment of deeds, and that his signature
foregoing (two in number) are genuine.
In Testimony Whereof, I hereunto subscribe my name and affix the seal of said Court, at Woodstock, in said County of Windsor, this 26 day of March A. D. 1856.
Norman Williams, Clerk.

Additional Proof
Sabby Pierce Claim for Pension Sols Feb. 3 1853- Having been suspended Additional proofs
Josiah J. Hawkins Attorney
St. Johnsbury Vermont.
1856 30 1826

I Betsy Pierce of Weatherfield Vermont aged seventy one years. testify and say that I have made a declaration for a Pension under act Feb. 3 d 1853 as the widow of Benja- min Pierce deceased, who was a Resident of the State of Vermont, at rate of ninety six dollars per year, I further say that my husband the aforesaid Benjamin Pierce was a native of Wilton Hampshire and enlisted into the service of the Revolutionary War from said Wilton, and that he moved from said Wilton to Andover Windsor County Vermont, and he removed from said Andover to Londonderry Ver- mont, where he lived at the time of his death and I also say that he was a Shoemaker by trade, I further say that my said husband the aforesaid Benjamin Pierce lived in said Andover at the time he made his declaration for a Pension. I know he had two Daughters and myself dependant upon him for support, to wit at the time of my marriage to the said Benjamin Pierce I had a daughter by the name of Hannah who was born in Dec. 1816, and was dependant upon my said husband for a support at that time the said Hannah was a daughter of my first husband (John Dodge) I had one daughter Abigail by my last husband the said Benjamin Pierce, who was born Decem- ber 25. 1820, and was living at her father's at the time of his making his said declaration I further say that my said husband Benja- min Pierce began to receive a Pension in a very few years after my marriage to him and continued to draw a Pension up to the time of his death - I think that Rufus Barton was

my said husband (Benjamin Pierce) attorney or assisted him in procuring his removal,
Rabby Pierce
State of Vermont ) Windsor County ss. } At Meadsville in said County of Windsor on this sixth day of May 1856. personally appeared Rabby Pierce and made oath to the truth of the foregoing affidavit by her subscribed. I further certify that she is a credible witness Wm. Felch Justice of Peace
STATE OF VERMONT, ) I, NORMAN WILLIAMS, Clerk of the County Court, of the Coun- WINDSOR COUNTY, ss. } ty of Windsor, in the State of Vermont, do hereby certify that
William Felch — was, at the date of the paper writing to which this is attached, and still is, a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, duly qualified to administer oaths and take the acknowledgment of deeds, and that his signature as foregoing — is genuine.
In Testimony Whereof, I hereunto subscribe my name and affix the seal of said Court, at Woodstock, in said County of Windsor, this 11 th day of May A. D. 1856.
Norman Williams Clerk.

No 223.362.
Nabby Pierce Claim for Bounty Land under act March 3 d 1855
Josiah D. Keane Esq. Attorney St. Johnville Vermont.
Revolutionary Claim New Hampshire Troops

State of Vermont } County of Windsor } 5
On this second day of November A.D. one thousand eight hundred and fifty five, personally appeared before me, a Justice of the peace, within and for the County and State aforesaid. Nabby Pierce, aged seventy years, a resident of Weathersfield in the State of Vermont, who being duly sworn according to law, declares that she is the widow of Benjamin Pierce, deceased, who was a soldier in the Revolutionary war, in the New-hampshire Troops, that her said husband enlisted at Wilton New Hampshire into said war for the term of three years, and continued in actual service in said war for the term of three years as she has heard her said husband say in his lifetime and hereby believes, and was honorably discharged. She is unable to state whether her said husband the aforesaid Benjamin Pierce ever received any written Certificate of discharge. She further says that she is the widow of the identical Benjamin Pierce who was a Pensioner of the State of Vermont, at rate ninety six dollars per annum, as she understands and believes.
She further states that she was married to the said Benjamin Pierce in Andover Vermont on the eighth day of February in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty, by one Jonathan Putnam a Justice of the Peace, and that her name before her said marriage was Nabby Dodge; That her said husband died at Londonderry Vermont on the ninth day of May
Norman Williams, Clerk.

A. D. 1847, and that she is now a widow, she also declares that she has never applied for nor received, under this or any act of Congress, any bounty-land warrant, except for some other reason .
She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the bounty land to which she may be entitled under the act passed March 3, 1855.
She requests the certificate when issued forwarded to Josiah L. Hawkins of Tolehoille Vermont, Nabby Pierce
We Fernando A. Pierce and Augusta H. Pierce, residents of Mansfield Vermont, upon our oaths declare that the foregoing declaration was signed and acknowledged by Nabby Pierce in our presence; and that we believe, from the appearance and statements of the applicant, that she is the identical person she represents herself to be.
Fernando A. Pierce Augusta H. Pierce
The foregoing declaration and affidavit were sworn to and subscribed before me on the day and year above written, and I certify that I know the affiants to be credible persons; that the claimant is the person she represents herself to be, and that I
STATE OF VERMONT, WINDSOR COUNTY, ss.
I, NORMAN WILLIAMS, Clerk of the County Court, of the County of Windsor, in the State of Vermont, do hereby certify that William Felch was, at the date of the paper writing to which this is attached, and still is, a Justice of the Peace in and for said county, duly qualified to administer oaths and take the acknowledgment of deeds, and that his signature above executed is genuine.
In testimony whereof, I hereunto subscribe my name and affix the seal of said Court, at Woodstock, in said County of Windsor, this 11 th day of Present A. D. 1855.
Norman Williams, Clerk.

A. D. 1847, and that she is now a widow, She also declares that she has never ap- plied for nor received, under this or any act of Congress, any bounty-land warrant, except the one above mentioned.
She makes this declaration for the pur- pose of obtaining the bounty land to which she may be entitled under the act approved March 3, 1855.
She requests the certificate when issued forwarded to Josiah L. Hawkins of Tadoussac Vermont, Nabby Pierce
We Fernando A. Pierce and Augusta H. Pierce, residents of Manchester Vermont, upon our oaths declare that the foregoing declaration was signed and acknowledged by Nabby Pierce in our presence; and that we believe, from the appearance and statements of the applicant, that she is the identical person she represents herself to be.
Fernando A. Pierce Augusta H. Pierce
The foregoing declaration and affidavit were sworn to and subscribed before me on the day and year above written. and I certify that I know the affiants to be cred- ible persons; that the claimant is the per- son she represents herself to be, and that I have no interest in this claim.
Wm. Felch Justice of Peace

State of Vermont } Windsor County ss }
Beit remembered that at Andover in the County aforesaid on the Eighth day of February A.D. one thousand Eight hundred and Twenty Benjamin Pierce and the Widow Abby Dodge both of said Andover were duly joined in Marriage, By me Jona Putnam Just. Peace
A true Copy
Attest Jona Putnam Town Clerk
I hereby certify the above to be a true copy of the record the certificate of Marriage of Benjamin Pierce and the Widow Abby Dodge Recorded in Vol 2 and on page 190 of the Town records in Andover
Attest G W Putnam Town Clerk
I George W Putnam of Andover County of Windsor and State of Vermont do hereby certify and say that I am the present Town Clerk of the Town of Andover in said State
George W Putnam
Andover November 8, 1857 - The above deposition Sworn to before me Joseph Dodge } Justices of the Peace
Fee
Copy 07
Affidavit 34
Justice Fee 34
75

STATE OF VERMONT,
WINDSOR COUNTY, ss.
I, NORMAN WILLIAMS, Clerk of the County Court, of the County of Windsor, in the State of Vermont, do hereby certify that Joseph Dodge was, at the date of the paper writing to which this is attached, and still is, a Justice of the Peace in and for said county, duly qualified to administer oaths and take the acknowledgment of deeds, and that his signature to said  paper with attached is genuine.
In testimony whereof, I hereunto subscribe my name and affix the seal of said Court, at Woodstock, in said County of Windsor, this 10 day of November A. D. 185 8 .
Norman Williams, Clerk.

I Fernando A. Pierce of Weathersfield Vermont testify and say. That I was well acquainted with Benjamin Pierce late of Londonderry Vermont, deceased. I further say that the said Benjamin died at said Londonderry in the Spring of the year 1847. but cannot state the precise day of the month. I further say that the said Benjamin was a pensioner of the state of Vermont, and I further say that Nabby Pierce of Weathersfield Vermont is the widow of the identical Benjamin Pierce who was a pensioner of the state of Vermont, and that she was a widow previous to the third day of March A. D. 1855. and that she is now a widow - Fernando A. Pierce
State of Vermont } At Weathersfield on the Windsor County ss. } second day of November A. D. 1855. personally appeared Fernando A. Pierce and made oath to the truth of the foregoing affidavit by him subscribed. I further certify that he is a credible witness Wm. Felch Justice of Peace
STATE OF VERMONT, WINDSOR COUNTY, ss.
I, NORMAN WILLIAMS, Clerk of the County Court, of the County of Windsor, in the State of Vermont, do hereby certify that William Felch was, at the date of the paper writing to which this is attached, and still is, a Justice of the Peace in and for said county, duly qualified to administer oaths and take the acknowledgment of deeds, and that his signature above executed is genuine.
In testimony whereof, I hereunto subscribe my name and affix the seal of said Court, at Woodstock, in said County of Windsor, this 10 day of November A. D. 1855.
Norman Williams, Clerk.

Benj nc Peirce
Priv:
Col: Dearborn's N. Hampshire Regt 1781 - 3 years.
15 March 1822.
Admitted -
Windsor Col. -

State of Vermont. } On this fifteenth Windsor County, ss. } day of March A.D. 1822, personally appeared before the Probate Court for the District of Wind- sor, in open Court, said Court being a Court of Record agreeably to the Laws of this State, Benjamin Peirce, aged sixty years, resident in Andover in said County of Windsor, who being first duly Sworn according to Laws, doth on his Oath declare, that he served in the Revolutionary War, as follows: he enlisted in the month of February in the year 1781 in the Town of Milton in the State of New Hampshire, for the term of Three years in the service of the United States, and served in the Company, commanded by Capt. Isaac Frye, in the Regiment, commanded by Col o Henry Dearborn, in the New-Hampshire Line, until the twen- tieth day of December 1783, when he was honorable discharged at West Point in the

State of New-York, and left the service, and I do solemnly swear, that I was a resident Citizen of the United States on the 18 th 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, 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 18 th 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, viz.
Iron Ware — $2.00 — Wooden Ware $4.50 — 6.50 Table Furniture — 3.00 — Glass Ware — 1.00 — 4.00 Tin Ware — 1.75 — one Woolen Wheel 0.75 — 2.50 Brown Earthenam. 1.00 — one Cow — 13.00 $26.00
I have a Wife, Nabby Peirce, aged forty years, and two Daughters, one named Hannah,

aged six years, the other named Abigail, aged one year; all of whom are dependent upon me for support. I am by Trade a Shoe maker, and for more, than three years last past my health has been bad, so that I cannot labour, as formerly. Benj a Peirce.
Sworn to and declared on the fifteenth day of March A.D. 1822, before said Court.
M st Reuben Washburn, Clerk of said Court. —
State of Vermont. } I Reuben Washburn, Windsor County. ss. } Clerk of the Probate Court for the District of Windsor, 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 exhibited in the aforesaid Schedule is Twenty six Dollars.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of said Court, at Cavendish, this fifteenth day of March A.D. 1822. Reuben Washburn.

March 22, 1932
BA-J/AWF
Mrs. Fanny P. Lilley 71 Atkinson Street Bellows Falls, Vermont
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter relative to Benjamin Pierce, a soldier of the Revolutionary War.
The data contained herein are obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, W. 10900, based upon the Revolutionary War service of Benjamin Peirce or Pierce.
He was a native of Wilton, New Hampshire, date of birth not given.
While residing in said Wilton, he enlisted sometime in February 1781 and served in Captain Isaac Frye's company in Colonel Henry Dearborn's New Hampshire regiment, and was discharged, December 20, 1783 at West Point, New York.
He was allowed pension on his application executed March 15, 1822, then a resident of Andover, Windsor County, Vermont, and was sixty years of age.
He died May 9, 1847 at Londonderry, Vermont.
The soldier's first wife, Dorcas, died May 15, 1817. Her maiden name and date of their marriage are not shown.
He married February 2, 1820 in Andover, Vermont, Nabby Dodge, the widow of John Dodge.
The widow, Nabby, was allowed pension on account of the service of Benjamin Peirce (Pierce), on her appli-

cation executed November 2, 1855, then a resident of Weathersfield, Windsor County, Vermont, and was seventy years of age.
The following were the children of Benjamin Peirce or Pierce and his wife, Dorcas-
Dorcas born January 22, 1786 Polly " April 29, 1787 James " August 17, 1789 Abiel or Abial " March 21, 1791 Asa " March 17, 1793 Alvah " October 6, 1796 Nancy " December 2, 1798 Alanson " August 27, 1801 Abel " April 1, 1803
Only four of these children were living in 1855- Polly Dodge, Nancy Putnam, and Asa and Abiel(Abial) Peirce (Pierce).
The following are the only names designated in the claim of the children of the soldier and his wife, Nabby-
Abigail, who was born November 25, 1820; and Lucy, who signed in 1856, Lucy Chittenden, and at that time was thirty years of age and living in Weathersfield, Vermont.
The widow, Nabby, stated that her daughter, Hannah by her husband, John Dodge, was bor in November 1816.
Fernando A. Pierce and Augusta H. Pierce were both in 1855 residing in Weathersfield, Vermont; and Hannah Pierce aged fifty-six years in 1856 was at that time a resident of Weathersfield. There is no relationship shown.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator

Nabby Pierce Claim for Pension under act Feb. 3, 1853
Josiah D. Keawkins attorney Tadoussac Quebec

STATE OF VERMONT, Windsor Probate DISTRICT, County of
On this second day of November in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred
and fifty five , personally appeared before the Hon. the Probate Court for the District of Windsor in said County of Windsor , Nabby Pierce , a resident of Wethersfield in the County of Windsor and State of Vermont aged Seventy 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, approved February 3 d A.D. 1833 entitled "An act granting Pension to Certain widows &c. "
that she is the widow of Benjamin Pierce deceased who was a Soldier in the Revolutionary war, and also a Pen- sioner of the State of Vermont, at rate ninety six dollars per annum; she further declares that she is the widow of the Identical Benjamin Pierce who was a Pensioner of the State of Vermont as above stated, she further says that her said husband the aforesaid Benjamin Pierce enlisted into said service from Wilton New Hampshire for the term of three years, as she has heard her said husband say in his lifetime.
SHE FURTHER DECLARES that she was married to the said Benjamin Pierce on the eighth day of February , in the year, one thousand eight hundred and twenty ; that her said husband, the aforesaid Benjamin Pierce , died at Sunday on the ninth day of May , A. D. 1847. and that her name previous to her said marriage was Nabby Dodge ,
SHE FURTHER SWEARS that she was a widow at the passage of the said act, and is still a widow, and that she has never before made application for a pension.
Attest { Sarah A. McGrath Susan M. Hawkins Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year first above written. Before me Salmon J. Dutton
Nabby Pierce Judge of said Probate District
I, Salmon J. Dutton , Judge of the Court of Probate for the District of Windsor do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of Nabby Pierce for a pension.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of office, at Granville this second day of November A. D. 1855.
Salmon J. Dutton , Judge of said Probate Court.

Know all men by these presents, That I Nabby Pierce of Weathersfield in the County of Windsor and State of Vermont do hereby constitute and appoint Josiah D. Hawkins of Shelburne Vermont My agent and attorney in my name and for my benefit to prosecute my claim against the United States Government for a Pension under an act of Congress approved Feb. 3. 1853. Granting pensions to certain widows and orphans.
Witness my hand and seal this first day of November A.D. 1855
In presence of Sarah D McGrath Susan M Hawkins
Nabby Pierce

State of Vermont Windsor County ss Be it remembered that at Andover in the County aforesaid on the Eighth day of February A.D. one thousand Eight hundred and Twenty Benjamin Pierce and the Widow Abby Dodge both of said Andover were duly joined in Marriage By me Jonathan Putnam Just. Peace
A true Copy
Attest Jona. Putnam. Town Clerk
I hereby Certify the above to be a true Copy of the record of the certificate of the Marriage of Benjamin Pierce and the Widow Abby Dodge, Recorded in Vol 2 and on page 190 of the Town records in Andover
Attest
G. W. Putnam Town Clerk
I George W Putnam of Andover County of Windsor and State of Vermont do depose testify & say that I am the present town Clerk of the town of Andover in said state
George W Putnam
Andover November 8, 1855. The above deposition Sworn to Before me Joseph Dodge Justice of the Peace
Fees
Copy 07 Alfrodavit 34 Justice fee 34 75
Paid 48 cts

STATE OF VERMONT,
WINDSOR COUNTY, ss.
I, NORMAN WILLIAMS, Clerk of the County Court of the County of Windsor, in the State of Vermont, do hereby certify that Joseph Dodge was, at the date of the paper writing to which this is attached, and still is, a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, duly qualified to administer oaths and take the acknowledgment of deeds, and that his signature to said paper writing is genuine.
In testimony whereof, I hereunto subscribe my name and affix the seal of said Court, at Woodstock, in said County of Windsor, this 10 th day of November A. D. 1855.
Norman Williams, Clerk.

I, Armando A. Pierce of Weathersfield Vermont, testify and say that I was well acquainted with Benjamin Pierce late of Londonderry Vermont deceased. I further say that the said Benjamin Pierce died at said Londonderry in the Spring of the year 1847. but cannot state the precise day of his death. I further say that at the time of his death he left a widow by the name of Nabby Pierce who is now living and is still a widow and that she now resides in Weathersfield Vermont. I further say that the said Nabby Pierce is the widow of the identical Benjamin Pierce who was a revolutionary Pensioner of the state of Vermont. Armando A. Pierce
State of Vermont } At Weathersfield this Windsor County } second day of Novem- ber personally appeared Armando A. Pierce and made oath to the truth of the foregoing affidavit by him subscribed I further certify that he is a credible witness - Wm. Welch Justice of Peace
STATE OF VERMONT, WINDSOR COUNTY, ss.
I, NORMAN WILLIAMS, Clerk of the County Court of the County of Windsor, in the State of Vermont, do hereby certify that William Welch was, at the date of the paper writing to which this is attached, and still is, a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, duly qualified to administer oaths and take the acknowledgment of deeds, and that his signature above executed is genuine.
In testimony whereof, I hereunto subscribe my name and affix the seal of said Court, at Woodstock, in said County of Windsor, this 10 th day of November A. D. 1855.
Norman Williams, Clerk.

An act, constituting Probate courts, and defining their powers; and regulating the settlement of testate and intestate estates, and the guardianship of minors and insane persons.--
Sec 1. It is hereby enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Vermont, that the Probate courts, respectively, shall be courts of record-- shall have a seal, and shall appoint a register of said court, with the power of removal, who shall be sworn to the faithful discharge of his duty, and shall keep a true & fair record of each order, sentence and decree of said court, and record all things proper to be recorded; and, on the legal fees being paid, shall give true and attested copies of the files, records & proceedings, in said court, which shall be legal evidence, in all courts of law and equity; and that certificates of probate, administration, or of guardianship, attested by the Register of such court, may be produced, or given in evidence, in any court in this State, and shall be as effectual as any probate, or letter of administration, or of guardianship, made out in due form of law.

State of Vermont, Secretary of States Office Middlebury, February 4. 1822.
I, William Slade Junr, Secretary of the State of Vermont, do certify that the foregoing is a true copy of the title, and first section, of "an act constituting Probate courts" &c, - passed by the Legislature of this State, on the 15th day of November, A.D. 1821 - as the same appears of record in my office - and I further certify that it is provided in the 11th section of said act, that it "shall not take effect until the first day of March next - on, and from which day, it shall be in force" -
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my name, and affixed the seal of my said office, at Middlebury aforesaid, this 4th day of
Feb 60 cents.
February, A.D. 1822
William Slade Junr

Nabby Pierce claim last Feb. 3 d 1853 for Pension, Proof of widowhood
J. D. Hoar Esq.
Atty
Fitchburg
Vermont

I Lucy Chittenden of Weathersfield Vermont testify and say - That I was well acquainted with Benjamin Pierce late of Lon- donbury Vermont deceased who was a pen- sioner of the state of Vermont at rate ninety six dollars per annum. the said Benja- min Pierce died at said Londonderry on or about the ninth day of May A.D. 1847. I was present at his death and at- tended his funeral, the said Benjamin at the time of his death left a widow by the name of Nabby Pierce who is still living and is still a widow, and resides in Weath- ersfield Vermont, who was the second wife of the said Benjamin Pierce, his first wife's name was Doreas who died on or about the 15 th day of May 1817, and had nine chil- dren by the Doreas and but four of them are now living, whose names were. Doreas, Polly, James, Abiel, Asa, Aluah, Nancy, Hanson, & Abel, and but four of the above named children are now living - Viz. Abiel Pierce - aged sixty four years Asa Pierce - aged sixty one years. Nelly Dodge aged sixty eight years. Nancy Putnam aged fifty seven years - I further say that the said Nabby Pierce is the widow of the Identical Benjamin Pierce who was a Pensioner of Vermont.
Lucy Chittenden

State of Vermont, at Weathersfield this 28 th day Windsor County ss } November 1855 personally appeared Lucy Chittenden and made oath to the truth of the foregoing affidavit by her subscribed. I further certify that she is a credible witness - and that I have no interest in the Slain Wm. Welch ff Justice of Peace
STATE OF VERMONT, WINDSOR COUNTY, ss.
I, NORMAN WILLIAMS, Clerk of the County Court, of the County of Windsor, in the State of Vermont, do hereby certify that
William Welch was, at the date of the paper writing to which this is attached, and still is, a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, duly qualified to administer oaths and take the acknowledgment of deeds, and that his signature
foregoing is genuine.
In Testimony Whereof, I hereunto subscribe my name and affix the seal of said Court, at Woodstock, in said County of Windsor, this 30 th day of November A. D. 1855.
Norman Williams Clerk.

J. Q. HAWKINS, Attorney and Counsellor at Law, FELCHVILLE, VT.
March 26, 1856.
Dr Sir
Yours of 10 th of Dec, last, suspending the claim of Abby Pierce widow of Benjamin Pierce deceased for pension under act Feb. 3 d 1853, was duly recd saying that the account given of the family of Benjamin Pierce, was inconsistent with that given by him in his application for pen- sion in 1820, - That he then swore his family consisted of his wife - & two daughters one named Hannah, aged 6 years and one named Abigail aged one year, I am in- clined to think that the Benjamin Pierce named in your letter, is another Benja- Pierce from the one as being the husband of the said Abby - Benjamin Pierce the husband of the said Abby Pierce was a native of Wilton New Hampshire , and was in the New Hampshire line - the names of his children appear in the deposition of Lucy Chittenden as are found in the fam- ily Bible now in the possession of the said Abby - I find there was a pension of the state of Vermont by the name of Benja-

min Pierce, and was a resident of Canaan- dish Vermont, and was a Sargeant in the army of the Revolution, at the time of his enlistment in 1777. was a resident of Groton N.H. -
I think upon examination of the Pension papers - you will find two Benja- min Pierce's pensioners of Vermont but the one which Sabby Pierce  claims  pension as the widow , was a native of Milton N.H., and was one of the last three years men who were from said Milton , that after his service he moved to Andover Vermont & lived for a number of years, and then moved into Londonderry Windham County Vermont, where he lived until his death his widow the said Sabby Pierce moved from thence to said Meathaspield Vermont where she now lives, -
I think upon further examination you will find the additional proof her- forewarded satisfactory as to the establish- ment of the said Sabby's claim -
I am Sir respectfully Your M c Servt Josiah D. Hawking
Hon. J. Minot Commissioner of Pensions
Washington City

Brief in the case of Nabby Pierce, widow of Benjamin Pierce, Windsor County and State of Vermont. act February 3. 1853
Claim, ("original," or "for increase" )
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Husband was a pensioner under act of March 18. 1818. at $96 per annum, and died 9 th May 1847, as shown by Certificate of B d Auditor and Payroll
Marriage proved by unfiled copy of Town records. It took place February 8, 1820.
Identity of Claimant as the present widow of the (If for increase.) pensioner shown by the affidavits of three Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Credible witnesses —
Allowance accordingly.
Isiah I. Hawkins Esq. } Folchville, } Name and residence of Agent Vermont }
R. Biddy Examining Clerk.

Nabby Pierce, widow of Benjamin Windsor Co Vermont
Admitted, Act Feb'y 3. 1833 at rate of $76 per annum commencing at date of David's Act
Husband was private 3 years New Hampshire line
Pay widow
Certificate to Josiah J. Hawkins Fitchville, Vermont

S. auditor's office, May 29, 1886.
Sir,
Benjamin Pierce, 2 d Vermont, act 1818, at $96.00 per ann, died 9 May 1847, & arrears of pension due at his death were paid to his widow, Abby Pierce.
Very Resp'y
Thos. S. Pierce Acting Auditor
J. Minot Eager Commr of Pensions
Abby Pierce

Pension Office, May 19. 1856.
The Third Auditor will please certify the date of death of within named pensioner, and to whom arrear were paid
Very respectfully R. M. Pae H. C. Cummings
(Sister)

No 6.113
Nabby Pierce Widow of Benjamin Vermont
Josiah I Hawkins
Nov 21 1855
Same Dec. 10/55-
Same April 4/56
Feb 3 1853 (2 sec)

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1913, Mch. 8. History to Clara Pierce. Letter with Ch. S. 12097, Thomas Baker. Jr.
1932- March 22. Letter Mrs. Fanny P. Gilley cross
Rev WIDOW, &c.
File No. 10900
Nabby Pierce Wid of Benjamin Pierce Print Rev War
Act: July 30 1853.
Index:—Vol. 31 , Page 130
[Arrangement of 1870.]

71 Atkinson Street, Bellows Falls, Vermont.
Feb. 19, 1932.
U.S. Commissioner of Pensions, War Department, Washington, D.C.
My dear sir;—
Will you please give me the date of the granting of pension to one Benjamin Pierce ? This Revolutionary Soldier was born May 18, 1762 and died May 9, 1847. He was born in Milton, N.H. and enlisted from that place. He died in Londonderry, Vermont. He served in Capt. Isaac Fryes Co., First N.H. Regiment, commanded by Col. Alexander Scamnell. He was transferred to the Commander-in-Chief's Guard at Newburgh, N.Y. on June 16, 1783. He was discharged at West Point, N.Y. on Dec. 20, 1783.
Very truly yours
(Mrs.) Fanny Pierce Gilley.

5 Fulshville Dec. 1 st 1855
Dr. Sir,
I send the affidavit of Lucy Chittenden proving the widowhood of Nabby Pierce and the names of the children and ages of the children of Benjamin Pierce now living. I had supposed that I had furnished proof of the widowhood by the affidavit of Susanna Pierce and Fernando Pierce with the application of Nabby Pierce.
I am Sir respectfully Your Obt. Servt Isaiah J. Hawkins

By the Honorable Michael Jackson Esq r
Brookfield
Commanding the Garrison of West Point and its dependencies
This may certify that the Bearer Benj a Dimes Settler in Cap ts Leach's Brigade, Company New Hampshire Line being Enlisted for Three years only and having faithfully served his time is hereby Honorablely Discharged from the Army of the United States of America
Given under my hand in Garrison West Point N.Y. this 20 th Dec r 1814 Michael B. Gend l
Registered in the Books of the Regt Adams Reg t