Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 21929, for Peter Pevey, Massachusetts

SERVICE
Mass.
Perry, Peter Lucy
NUMBER
W. 21929.
CONTENTS
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New Hampshire Roll.
1,374
Peter Pevey,
Private
Massachusetts line
4
In the army of the United States during the Revolutionary War.
Inscribed on the Roll of N. Hampshire at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 3. of April 1818.
Certificate of Pension issued the 30. of June 1818, and sent to L. Woodbury, Esq. Francestown, N. Hamp.
Arrears to 4th of Sept. 1818.
Sum not allowed ending
4 Months 32/30. $40.53
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
3 years
Continued
Granfield Hillsborough 6.0 W. H. 6.
Certification sent Oct. 20th 1820 to Enoch Sterling Esq.
Francestown N. Hamp.

4263 New Hampshire
A.B. shows death Oct. 15-1854.
Lucy Pevey widow of Peter who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of Ninety Six Dollars
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
1. of July 1851 reduced from 1.80. certificate of Pension issued the worth day of June 1851 and sent to
L. D. Stevens Concord N.H.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 118 Vol. 1

Lucy Pury
Lucy Pury

State of New Hampshire Hillsborough ss.
From the Records of the town of Wilton in said County.
"Peter Parvey and Lucy Cummings both residents of Wilton were married April eighth seventeen hundred eighty eight by the Revd Abel Fisk, as by a return made appears Attest William Abbot Jr. T. Cook"
I hereby certify that the above is a true copy of the record with the exception of the date, which is expressed on the said record in fair legible figures as follows "April 8 th 1788."
Wilton August 13. 1838
Timothy Parkhurst Town Clerk of Wilton
I Timothy Parkhurst of Wilton above named depose and say; that I hold the office of Town Clerk in the town of Wilton in the State and County aforesaid and that the above is a true extract from the records of said Wilton, with the exception above named, as certified by me
Timothy Parkhurst Town Clerk of Wilton
State of New Hampshire Hillsborough County ss. Sworn and subscribed this thirteenth day of August Anno Domini one thousand eight hundred and thirty eight Before me.
Jonathan Burton. Justice of the Peace
I do hereby certify that the aforesaid Timothy Parkhurst is a credible Witness. Jonathan Burton. Justice of the Peace

I Andrew Wallace, clerk of the Superior Court of Judicature for the County of Hillsborough in the State of New Hampshire, do hereby certify that Jonathan Burton before named is a Justice of the Peace for said County of Hillsborough as before mentioned and that the foregoing signatures, purporting to be his are genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed the seal of said Court and subscribed my name at Manchester in said County this twenty first day of August in the year of our Lord 1838.
A. Wallace Clerk

N. H.
Peter Perry (Greenfield)
Cottontail

I, Peter Pevey of Greenfield in the County of Hillsborough and State of New Hampshire - and formerly of Andover, (Mr.) Gentleman, depose, that in April A.D. 1777 I enlisted into Capt. Fannin's company in Col. Fappin's Regiment in the Massachusetts line in the Continental Service; and there served faithfully as a Private Soldier three years against the common enemy, when I was honorably discharged -
I further depose, that I have never received any Pension from the United States: that I am now sixty seven years old; have a large family; and am worth nothing, being destitute & poor - and from my circumstances need assistance from my country for support -
Ap. 32. 1818
Peter Pevey.
State of New Hampshire Hillsborough ss. April 3, 1818. Then personally appearing the above Peter Pevey made oath to the truth of the above declaration by him subscribed before me
Saml Woodbury As. J. Sup. Ct. (N. H.)

I, Peter Farnum of Francestown (N. H.) depose, that I have been long acquainted with Peter Beuy of Greenfield (N. H.) formerly of Andover (Mass.): that I well remember sd. Beuy's enlistment and service in the Regiment, commanded by Col. Seppner in the Massachusetts line in the Continental Service - and that he there served as a Private Soldier against the common enemy three years; after which he was honorably discharged -
I further depose, that said Beuy is now reputed to be poor & destitute of property & has a large family and from his reduced circumstances needs assistance from his country for support -
Peter Farnum
April 30. 1818 -
State of New Hampshire Hillsborough ss. - April 3, 1818. Then personally appearing the above Peter Farnum made oath to the truth of the above declaration by him subscribed before me
Levi Woodbury, Atty. Gen. Sup. Ct. (N. H.)

State of New Hampshire Hillsborough ss. April, 3, 1810.
I hereby certify, that the within declarations of Peter Pevey and Peter Famula, subscribed & sworn to before me, have fully satisfied me, that the within Peter Pevey served against the common enemy during our Revolutionary War in the Massachusetts Line in the Conti- nental Service, as a Private Soldier, longer than nine months at one period & from his reduced circum- stances needs assistance from his country for support.
Devi. Woodbury Atty. Genl. Dep. A. (A. D.)

Declaration of 961 Lucy Purdy
act 7 July 38.
I am requested to forward the enclosed papers. These always carry communication respecting some to me at Antwerp County of Hillsborough St. Hampshire Luth Woodbury
Adm 2 yrs pri 80
pen: com. 29 July 36 Died. 28 " "
not married to him prior to his leaving (over)

State of New Hampshire
Hillsborough County ss. On this twenty first day of August in the year eighteen hundred and thirty eight personally appeared before the Court of Common Pleas held at Antrim within and for said County of Hillsborough in open Court, Lucy Peavy, a resident of Gunfield in said County of Hillsborough, aged seventy one 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 7. 1838, entitled "An act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows" That she is the widow of Peter Peavy late of Gunfield aforesaid deceased, who was a private soldier in the Army of the Revolution and drew a pension under the act of March 18. 1818. She thinks that he received his pension money from the New Hampshire agency.
She further declares, that she was married to the said Peter Peavy at Witter in said County of Hillsborough on the eighth day of April in the year seventeen hundred and eighty eight that her maiden name was Cummings that her husband the aforesaid Peter Peavy died at said Gunfield on the twenty eighth day of July eighteen hundred and thirty six that she was not married to him prior to his having (over)

the services, but the marriage took place previous to the first of January, nineteen hundred and ninety four, viz at the time above stated. that she has remained a widow ever since the decease of her said husband.
Lucy Pevery Sworn to and subscribed, on the day and year above written before the Justices of said Court of Common Pleas in open Court Witness Leonard Wilcox Presiding Judge of said Court
I Andrew Wallace, clerk of the Superior Court of Judicature, and also clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for the County of Hillsborough in the State of New Hampshire do hereby certify that Leonard Wilcox above named is a Justice of the aforesaid Superior Court of Judicature and that he is also ex officio a Justice of the Court of Common Pleas for said State, and the presiding Justice of said Court at the present term of said Court of Common Pleas in said County of Hillsborough, and that the foregoing signature, purporting to be his, is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed the Seal of said County and subscribed my name at Amherst in said County this twenty fourth day of August Anno Domini 1838
A. Wallace Clerk

Copy
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Peter Pevey
1374.
Sept 1878
40
Peter Pevey
1

STATE OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE.
HILLSBOROUGH, SS.
At a Court of Common Pleas for the first district, holden at Amherst in said county of Hillsborough, on this fourth day of July, 1820, being a court of record; having power of fine and imprisonment, and unlimited Jurisdiction in point of amount.
PRESENT
The Hon. { JOSHUA DARLING, JEDIDIAH K. SMITH, } Justices.
Personally appeared, in open court, Peter Pease aged 61 years, resident in Greenfield in said county, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on his oath declare, that he served in the revolutionary war as follows, to wit:— that he enlisted April 1777 in Capt Benjamin Varnum's Company, Colonel John Francis, in the Massachusetts line and served three years and was discharged at Fort Ticonderoga
the date of my original declaration was on the third day of April Anno Domini, 1818 I have received a pension, the certificate of which is numbered 4374 on the back thereof.
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 the act of Congress entitled "an act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land or 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 following schedule, by me subscribed,
  1 Cow value 15.00   1 Shoat 5.00   1 Desk & 6 Chairs old — 4.00   1 old plough & 2 old chains 4.00   a small lot of crockery & glass 3.00   1 Sifter and rigger, 1 axe, 1 hoe 2.00   a small lot of carpenter's tools 1.00   $43.00 

I am in debt and an Execution lies against me at this time in favor of Jonathan Lanyay for $1422 71
My occupation is Farm labor machinery
residing with me residing with me, consists of a Wife and four children Sally age 27 Eliza 16 Abigail age 13 my wife is not in health Sally & Eliza not able to do much to aid their support.
Peter Pease
Sworn to and declared in open court, on the fourth day of July Anno Domini, 1820.
M c Cartman, Clerk.
I MOSES EASTMAN, Clerk of the above named Court, do hereby certify, that the foregoing declaration and 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 foregoing schedule, is $43, and  the applicant is indebted as above
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said court, on this 24 th day of July, 1820.
M c Cartman
Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for the County of Hillsborough.

December 15, 1937.
Mrs. May Hart Smith 1725 North Garfield Avenue Pasadena, California.
BA-J/ILL Peter Pevey W. 21929
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of Major Peter Pevey who resided in Wilton, New Hampshire, and married Lucy Cummings in 1787.
The data given herein are shown in the papers on file in pension claim, W. 21929, based upon service of Peter Pevey in the Revolutionary War.
The date and place of birth and the names of the parents of Peter Pevey are not shown.
Peter Pevey, of Andover, Massachusetts, enlisted in April 1777, served as private in Captain Benjamin Farnum's company, Colonels French and Tupper's Massachusetts regiment and was discharged at the expiration of service of three years.
In 1788, the soldier resided in Wilton, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.
He was allowed pension on his application executed April 3, 1818, at which time he resided in Greenfield, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. He gave his age then as fifty-seven years; however, in 1820, his age is shown as sixty-one years.
Peter Pevey died July 28, 1836, in Greenfield, New Hampshire. He was not referred to as Major Peter Pevey in the papers in this claim.
The soldier married April 8, 1788, Lucy Cummings; they were

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married by Rev. Abel Fisk, in Wilton, New Hampshire, where said Lucy resided also. The names of her parents are not shown.
Lucy Pevey, the soldier's widow, was allowed pension on her application executed August 21, 1838, at which time she resided in Greenfield, New Hampshire. She was aged then seventy-one years. She was living in Greenfield in 1851. Lucy Pevey died October 15, 1854.
Peter Pevey had a large family. In 1820, his wife and four children were living with him; he only gave the names of three children-Sally, aged twenty-seven years, Eliza, sixteen years, and Abial, thirteen years. 1820, his wife and four children were living with him, soldier's widow, Lucy Pevey. In 1851, Sarah Pevey witnessed the widow's signature in Greenfield. The relationship of these persons of three, only, to the soldier's family was not stated. are shown; Sally etc -
Very truly yours,
A. D. HILLER, Executive Assistant to the Administrator.

Rev
1937-Dec 15. Heir to Mrs May Hart Smith J.R.R.
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 21929
Lucy Percy widow of Peter Dehweg Prin New War.
Act Feb 29 48
Index: Vol 16 , Page 123
[Arrangement of 1870.]

4263. New Hampshire Com. Lucy Pevey widow of Peter.
who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 80 Dollars
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 12 day of March 1849 and sent to
Stephen P. Steele Peterboro' A. H.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 118 Vol. 1.

1055
New Hampshire
- Lucy Peasey - widow of Peter Peasey, dec d who was a pensioner under the Act of 18 th March 1831 and who died on the 28 th July 1836 of Milford in the State of N.H. who was a P er in the C av l ry commanded by Captain  of the R gt commanded by T up in the N.H. line for 2 years
Inscribed on the Roll of  2 at the rate of 80 Dollars  Cents per annum to commence on the 4 th day of March, 1834. 29 th July 1836
Certificate of Pension issued the 17 th day of Nov r . 1838, and  and     N.H.
Arrears to the 4 th of S p - $167.00 Semi-annual allowance ending  40.00 $209.00
{ Act July 7, } 1838. }
Recorded by  Clerk. Book  Vol. 1 Page 50

1440
Reported
N. Hampshire, Concord
Lucy Pevey
widow of Peter Pevey who was a Private in the Revolution
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 80 Dollars —
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 10 th day of August 1843 and sent to Tho s M. Edwards Keene, N.H.
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book A. Vol. 1, Page 20

Peter Pevey M.H. act 1828. when last p d  J.M.C. Nov 15. 1838
Died 28 July 1836 p d to that service J.H.

STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE.
Secretary of State's Office.
I, JOHN L. HADLEY, Secretary of State aforesaid do hereby certify that Stephen P. Steele is an acting Justice of the Peace in and for the County of Hillsborough duly commissioned and qualified, and duly authorized by the Laws of said State to administer Oaths, take the acknowledgment of Deeds, &c. His Commission was dated on the 24 th . day of May 1849 and will expire on the 24 th . day of May 1854.
Given under my hand and the Seal of the State, this twenty eighth day of May 1851.
John L. Hadley Secretary of State.

State of New Hampshire
Rockingham County ss On this twenty seventh day of May A.D. 1851 before the subscriber a justice of the Peace in and for said County, personally appeared Mrs. Deyey and made oath in due form of law that she is the widow of Peter Deyey who was a soldier in the war of the Revolution; that she is now in the receipt of a pension from the United States at the rate of Eighty Dollars per annum under the act of February 2. 1848; that her husband drew a pension at the rate of Ninety six Dollars per annum; that she asks for an increase of her present pension to which she may be found entitled under any and all of the acts and Resolutions of Congress which are applicable to her case. That she is eighty three years of age, and is a widow and is a resident of Greenfield in said County of Hillsborough - and that she and her said husband were married on the 8 th day of April 1788.
Sarah Deyey Sworn to and subscribed the day and year above written before me. I further certify that I know the above named declarant personally and believe her to be the same person she represents herself to be in the above declaration.
Stephen P. Steele Justice of the Peace

Know all men by these Presents that I Lucy Pery of Greenfield in the County of Hillsborough and State of New Hampshire a pensioner of the United States do hereby constitute and appoint Hyman D. Stearns of Concord in the County of Merrimack and State of New Hampshire my true and lawful attorney to prosecute my claim for any increase of my present pension, and I hereby give to my said attorney full power and lawful authority to do all things which may be necessary relating to my said claim
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 27 th day of May A.D. 1851 Signed Sealed & delivered
in presence of Stephen P. Stuck James Pery
Lucy Pery
State of New Hampshire Hillsborough ss May - 27 th 1851 personally appeared the above named Lucy Pery and acknowledg- -ed the foregoing Power of Attorney to her true act and deed
Stephen P. Stuck Justice of the Peace

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR.
WIDOW'S PENSION.
I certify that in conformity with the act of February 2d, 1848,
Lucy Sney.
widow of Peter Sney.
who was a Private in the revolutionary war, is inscribed on the pension list at the rate of Eighty dollars and _____ cents per annum, commencing on the 4th of March, 1848, and continuing for life, unless she should again marry; in which case the Pension is not payable after the time of such marriage.
Given at the Department of the Interior this 12th day of March one thousand eight hundred and forty nine.
T. Ewing
Secretary of the Interior.
Examined and Countersigned.
J. G. Burt By Commissioner of Pensions.

40.00 Mrs. P. ... Payment to be made at Concord by
Grace Hill Esq. Agent for paying Pensioners, in the Agency of New Hampshire
Payable on the 4th September and 4th March
Recorded in the Pension Office on the Roll of Pensioners under act February 2d, 1848, Page 118 Vol. 1.
Geo. H. ... Clerk.

1498, Declaration of Lucy Perry
$80 per acre
Please return to Thos. McAdams, Kansas A.H.

State of New Hampshire.
Office of Secretary of State.
I, Richd. Stevens Q Secretary of the State aforesaid, do hereby certify that Charles Richardson is an acting Justice of the Peace, in and for the County of Hillsborough duly Commissioned and qualified; that his Commission was dated on the 14 th day of January 1812 and will expire on the 14 th day of January 1817 and that his signature to the annexed instrument is genuine.
Given under my hand and the seal of said State this 10 th day of May 1843.
Richd. Stevens
Secretary of State.

DECLARATION,
In order to obtain the benefits of the Act of Congress of the 3d March, 1843, granting pensions for one year to certain widows who have received pensions under the Act of July 7, 1838.
STATE OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE, Hillsborough County, ss. }
On this thirty first day of March 1843 personally appeared before me, a Justice of the Peace in and for the County of Hillsborough and State of New-Hampshire, Lucy Perry a resident of Franklin in the County of Hillsborough and State of New-Hampshire, aged seventy five years, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on her oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the Act of Congress, passed on the 3d of March, 1843, granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War. That she is the widow of Peter Perry who was a Private in the Revolution and a pensioner under the Act of 1838. On the New Hampshire list, that he died on the twenty eighth of July A.D. 1836. That she was a pensioner under the Act of July 7 th 1838, on the New Hampshire list at the rate of Eighty dollars per annum, and was paid at the Agency in Concord State of New Hampshire - She further declares that she is still his Widow  Lucy Perry
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written,
Before me,
Charles Richardson Justice of the Peace.

We Sally Perry and Sabrina Brooks of Gilmfill in the County of Hillsborough and State of New Hampshire of lawful age upon and say that we were acquainted with Peter Perry late of said Gilmfill deceased. That he died on the twenty eighth day of July A.D. 1836 That he left a widow, Lucy Perry who was a pensioner under the act of July 7 th 1838 and who still survives and remains his widow
Sally Perry Sabrina Brooks
State of New Hampshire Hillsborough County ss 3
March 31 st 1843.
Subscribed and sworn to before me Charles Richardson Jus Peace
I certify that the above deponents are credible persons Charles Richardson Jus Peace

I Gideon Dyke of Greenfield county of Hillsboro & State of New Hampshire. Depose & say
That Peter Percy of said Greenfield died in the month of July thirty six eighteen hundred & that I have been acquainted with him & his wife Lucy for thirty eight years passed. that his wife's maiden name was Lucy & that said Lucy has remain'd a widow ever since the death of the said Peter her husband & that the said Peter Percy was a Revolutionary Pensioner & to the best of my knowledge & belief drew his pension under the first act of Congress for Revolutionary Pensions
also that the said Peter & the said Lucy his wife have lived to- gether as man & wife for thirty eight years ever since I have been acquainted with them.
Gideon Dyke
Greenfield August 17 th 1838
State of New Hampshire
Hillsboro 38 August 17 th 1838
Then personally appeared the above named Gideon Dyke, he being a credible witness & made solemn oath to the truth of the above affidavit subscribed by him - before me
Jacob Richardson Justice of the Peace

Survey Party
I Andrew Wallace clerk of the Superior Court of Jurisdiction for the County of Hillsborough in the State of New Hampshire, do hereby certify that Jacob Richardson within named is a Justice of the Peace for said County of Hillsboro' as within mentioned and that the within sig- nature, purporting to be his, is genuine
In testimony whereof, I have here- unto affixed the seal of said Court and subscribed my name at Amherst in said County, this twenty first day of August Anno Domini 1838-
A. Wallace Clerk

In 1868 p 91. Dec 2, 1880 Com'g 1 July 1851
Concord
L. D. Stevens, Concord Md

Concord N.H. May 28 1857.
Sir,
Herewith you will find the application of Lucy Percy for an increase of her pension. An early decision on this case is desirable on the part of the Applicant
Very Respectfully L. D. Stevens
Hon. Jas O'Keath Washington D.C.

Declaration of Lucy Perry
11 aa 14/10/10
[Faint, mirrored text from the reverse side of the page]

DECLARATION
In order to obtain the benefits of the Act of Congress of 2d February, 1848, entitled "An Act making further provision for surviving Widows and Soldiers of the Revolution."
STATE OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE. }
County of Hillsborough ss. }
ON THIS twenty sixth day of August 1848 personally appeared before the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, Lucy Pevey a resident of Granfield in the County of Hillsborough aged Eighty one years, who, being first duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the Act of Congress, passed on the 2d February, 1848, granting pensions to Widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War: That she is the Widow of Peter Pevey who was a private in the Army of the Revolution that she was a pensioner and received a pension under the Act of 17th of June 1844 at the rate of eighty dollars per annum
She further declares that she is still a widow.
Lucy Pevey
Sworn and subscribed on the day and year above written—Before
Stephen P. Steele Justice of the Peace.
I FURTHER CERTIFY, That the above Declarant is personally known to me.
Stephen P. Steele Justice of the Peace.
State of New-Hampshire.
Hillsborough COUNTY, ss. Perley Dacey
I, Perley Dacey Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas, of the County and State aforesaid, do hereby certify that Stephen P. Steele is a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, duly commissioned and qualified; that his commission was dated on the twentieth day of May 1844 and will expire on the twentieth day of May 1849 and that his signature above written is genuine.
Given under my hand, and the seal of said County, this
fifth day of September 1848
Perley Dacey CLERK.

Mrs. May Hart Smith 1725 North Garfield Avenue Pasadena, California
28 Nov. /37
Veterans Administration Washington, D. C.
My dear Sirs:
Will you kindly send me a copy of application for pension for service in the Revolutionary war, if any, for
Major Peter Pevey resided in Wilton New Hamp. b. 1762 (probably in New Hampshire) d. 1836 (place not known) m. 1787 Lucy Cummings
The title of Major may not have been given him until after the Revolution.
Thanking you for this courtesy, I am
Very truly yours
A handwritten signature in cursive that reads "May Hart Smith". The signature is written in dark ink and has a large, stylized flourish on the "M" and "S".
Peter Pevey (Peavy) may have resided in Greenfield N. . .

BOUNTY LAND WARRANT RECORD CARD*
NAME Pew, Benoni GRADE Private LINE New Jersey
WARRANT NUMBER 86724 ACREAGE 100 ISSUED January 6, 1790 to Samuel Patter, assignee
*The information concerning the issuance of warrants carded on this form is found in volumes 2 to 4 of "Land Warrants Issued Prior to 1800" which are registers of bounty land warrants issued to non-commissioned officers and privates under congressional resolutions of September 16, 1776, and subsequent dates. Other records relative to the applications for warrants appear to have been destroyed in the War Department fire of November 9, 1800. Information concerning warrants surrendered to the Federal Government is to be found in General Land Office records in The National Archives.