Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 1924, for Edward Phelps, Massachusetts

SERVICE
NUMBER
Phelps, Edward Eunice
W. 1924.
B.L.W. 12728-160-55.
CONTENTS

5913.
New Hampshire
Edward Phelps
of Nashua in the State of N H who was a Private in the company commanded by Captain [blank] of the [blank] commanded by Col. [blank] in the [blank] line for 9 [blank]
Inscribed on the Roll of [blank] at the rate of 30 Dollars - Cents per annum, to commence on the 14th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 19 th day of Febry 1832 and sent to [blank] A. Hubbardston Repd
Arrears to 14th of Sept 1832 $45- Pension allowance ending 14 March 32 15-
$60-
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by [blank] Clerk, Book [blank] Vol. 11 th Page 177.

1854 - May 13 Cert. not to C.S. Clittenden Nottingham 1859 - Aug 20 Transferred from Concord N.H. to Albany N.Y. from 4 Sept 1858 & not paid & C.S. Clittenden Nottingham ny
2276 New York - a W. Hampshire C Eunice Phelps widow of Edward Phelps who served in the Revolutiona- ry war, as a pirate
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 30 Dollars 00
Cents per annum, to commence on the 3d February, 1853.
Certificate of Pension issued 3 rd day of April / 54 and sent to
Jacob Taylor Stoddard N. Hampshire
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 3, 1853, Page 20 Vol. A
Reg 3-m-55-83889

83899- Act. March 1/33 Apt- 20 - "
Cir G. F. Starkweather Nov 1 3/55
Eunice Phelps wid of Edward Phelps - Prio
Pension of the Revolution Private Col. Garrison Mass Troops Revolution } Nat Mil-
Ms. A. 1. 6 v. 16, p. 16 July 53- 2276 Ms. A. 1. 6 v. 16, p. 10/55 Do. Do.
Ms. A. 1. 6 v. 16, p. 10/55
G. F. Starkweather Reene N.H.
Vol P. page 78.

9000
Edw. Phelps
Private
9 Months
adm
W. E. E.
Papers not properly authenticated
Nov 19 1832
Am. H. Hubbard
AR
$30-
Th. M. Edwards
Keene
Cheshire Co.
NH

9000
BRIEF in the case of  Edward Phelps of Stoddard of Cheshire Co  in the State of New Hampshire (Act 7 June, 1832.)
 1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? a Court  2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity? —  3. How old is he? 70  4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed. 
   Period. Duration of Service. Rank. Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served.   Years, Months, Days.     1778 - about 1 July 1781 — 6 — private Capt. D. Jewett - Col. Gerick   — 3 — " (Thurs) Capt. Libby - Col. Jackson  
 5. In what battles was he engaged? none mentioned  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Leominster Mass  7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditionary evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? 4 living witnesses  8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? 
The certificate of authentication not properly attached to the the affidavit of the 3 months' service
I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
W. C. Easton Examining Clerk.

Eunice Phelps Daim Act March 3, 1855
83889
By her Attorney G. F. Starkweather Keene N.H.

State of New Hampshire.
CHESHIRE COUNTY.
Levi Wood CLERK of the Court of Common Pleas, of said State for said County, do hereby certify that Jacob Taylor Esq
before whom the annexed declaration and affidavit were made the above named  is a Justice of the Peace within and for said County, duly authorized by law to take depositions and administer oaths, and that his signature thereto are genuine, in my belief
In witness whereof I hereto set my hand and affix the Seal of said Court, this ninth day of April A.D. 1855.
Levi Wood Clerk.

We Luther Pitcher and Mary Pitcher residents of Stoddard in the County of Cheshire and State of New Hampshire upon our oaths declare that Eunice Phelps signed & acknowledged the annexed declaration in our presence and that we well know her and from her statements & appearance we believe her to be the identical person she represents herself to be, and further that she is still a widow and the widow of Edward Phelps who was a private in the war of the Revolution, and is now dead, and that to our knowledge they lived together as husband & wife, and were so received among their friends,
Luther Pitcher
Mary Pitcher
Sworn to and subscribed before me this ninth day of April 1855 and I certify & know said affiants to be credible persons I have no interest in this claim,
Justus Taylor Justice of the Peace

State of New Hampshire.
County of Cheshire SS. On this ninth day of April in the year one thousand eight hundred and fifty five , personally appearing before the subscriber, a justice of the Peace in and for the State and County aforesaid, Eunice Phelps aged Seventy Three years, a resident of Stoddard in the State aforesaid, who, being duly sworn according to law, declares that she is the identical person to whom a pension certificate for thirty dollars per m was issued under the provisions of the act of Congress, passed March 3, 1855 for the services of her deceased husband Edward Phelps . That he served in the war of the Revolution six months or more & was honorably discharged.
She further declares that she hereby irrevocably constitutes and appoints G. H. Starkweather of Keene N.H. her true and lawful attorney to prosecute her claim for Bounty Land under the act hereinafter mentioned, She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the land bounty land to which she may be entitled under the Act passed March 3, 1855 . That she has not heretofore applied for nor received bounty land under any act or acts. That she married said Edward Phelps on the twentieth day of August A.D. 1826 and that her name was Eunice Chase and that said Edward died on the twentieth day of November 1830 and that she is still a widow & refers to her application on file under the act of Feb. 1853 and to record of pensions under said act Page 20 Vol. A
In presence of us Luther Fletcher Mary Fletcher
Eunice X Phelps mark
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year above written before me. And I hereby certify that I believe the said Eunice Phelps to be the identical person she represents herself to be in the foregoing declaration, and of the age above stated. I have no interest in this claim.
Sarah Taylor Justice of the Peace.

State of New Hampshire } ss County of Cheshire }
Be it known that on the fifth day of July A D eighteen hundred and fifty three personally appeared in open court before Sarkin Baker Judge of Probate for said County of Cheshire now Sitting Eunice Phelps a resident of the town of Stoddard in said County aged seventy two 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 act of Congress passed on the third day of February A D 1853
That she is the widow of Edward Phelps who was a soldier in the war of the revolution and a pensioner at the time of his death at the rate of thirty dollars per annum — That she was married to said Edward Phelps on the seventeenth day of August A D 1826 in the town of Stoddard in the county and State aforesaid
That her said husband died on the twentieth day of November A D Eighteen hundred and fifty, and that she has remained a widow ever since that period as will more fully appear by reference to the proof herunto annexed
The said declarant further states that she hereby constitutes and appoints Jacob Taylor of said Stoddard her true and lawful Attorney and agent to prosecute said claim with power of substitution, and to do all things necessary and lawful in the premises
Witness Jacob Taylor
Eunice Phelps mark
Nehemiah Rand
John L. Ladd
Sworn to before me the day and year just above written
Sarkin Baker Judge of Probate

I Sarkin Baker Judge of Probate in and for the County of Cheshire in said State do hereby certify that Eunice Phelps named in the foregoing affidavit is a respectable resident of said County of Cheshire and is as I believe the same person she represents herself to be in the foregoing declaration —
That she has this day appeared before me and acknowledged the foregoing power of attorney to be her free act and deed
Sarkin Baker Judge of Probate
State of New Hampshire } County of Cheshire ss }
I George W. Sturtevant Register of Probate in and for the County of Cheshire in said State do hereby certify that Sarkin Baker before whom the foregoing proceedings were had, was at the time of execution Judge of Probate within and for said County of Cheshire duly commissioned and qualified; and that the foregoing signatures purporting to be his are genuine.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and the Seal of said Court at Keene this fifth day of July A.D. 1853
Geo. W. Sturtevant

9000
Declaration of Edward Phelps of Hoddare Christine Co. S.W.

Declaration In order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7. 1832 — State of New Hampshire County of Cheshire ss —
On this eighth day of August A.D. 1832. personally appeared, in open Court before the Hon Aaron Matson Judge of the Court of Probate for said County, now sitting, Edward Phelps a resident of Stoddard in said County of Cheshire, aged seventy years, next month, who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7. 1832 —
That he entered the service of the United States under the following named Officers and served as herein stated —
1 st In the year 1778 - as a volunteer in the company commanded by Capt David Sewell, in Col Garish's Regiment, Lieut Col Tyler - Massachusetts troops, - for six months - commenced about the first of July, went from Leominster Mass - was employed in the first part of his service in guarding Burgoyne's men, at Rutland Mass marched with said prisoners to Enfield, where they were put across the Connietuck River to Suffield - was then marched to Winter hill near Boston - where a part of his Regiment had been stationed guarding Hessians, was dismissed at Winter Hill at the end of his term. — 2 d In the year 1781 - as a volunteer in the company commanded I think by Capt Sibley, Lieut Rand - Col Jackson gave all orders, but we were on such various duty, & most of it fatigue duty that I am not so positive as to Officers, in Massachusetts troops, after three months, marched about 11 th of August from Leominster Mass - went to Westpoint N York - worked on a fort on Constitution Island - afterwards on a stone fort or gaol - Gen McDougal I think was in command - was discharged at Westpoint at the end of the term & a few days. — I was born in 1762. at Leominster in the County of

Worcester State of Massachusetts, - I have no record of my age, but think it likely there is one in said Leominster. - I lived in said Leominster where I went into the service - lived there until I removed to Stoddard where I now live, 45 years ago. - I never met any written discharge.
In my first service no continental troops near me - in my second service the continental troops marched off directly after we arrived at West Point.
Mr. Robinson, the Clergymen of Stoddard & Benjamin Howard are acquainted with me and can testify as to my veracity.
I hereby relinquish every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present, and declare that my name is not on the Pension Roll of the Agency of any State. - Edward Phelps
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid before me Aaron Watson Judge of Probate
We Isaac Robinson, Clergymen of Stoddard aforesaid - and Benjamin Howard of said Stoddard,
hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Edward Phelps who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration - that we believe him to be in his seventieth year of age - that he is reputed and believed in the neighbourhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the Revolution and that we concur in that opinion.
Isaac Robinson
Benjamin Howard
Sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid before me Aaron Watson Judge of Probate
And the said board do hereby declare their opinion after the investigation of the matter and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War department that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary soldier and served as he states
And the board further certifies that it appears to them that Isaac Robinson who has signed the preceding certificate is a Clergymen resident in the town of Stoddard aforesaid and that Benjamin Howard who has also signed the same is a resident in said Stoddard and is a credible person and that their statement is entitled to credit
Aaron Watson Judge of Probate
Sworn to subg

I Asa Parker Register of the Court of Probate for said County of Cheshire, do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original of the said Court in the matter of the application of Edward Phelps for a pension -
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this eighth day of August A.D. 1832 -
Asa Parker } Register of the Court of Probate

I Ellen Sowell of Stoddard in the County of Grafton and State of New Hampshire of lawful age depose and say that I have been for a long time well acquainted with Edward Phelps, late of said Stoddard deceased, who was a revolutionary pensioner of the United States - That I have lived in his family most of the time for the last fifteen years, and am well acquainted with his hand writing - That I have often seen the annexed family record in the family Bible of said Edward Phelps, and fully believe beyond a reasonable doubt that it is an original record made by him in his own hand writing - I also depose and say that Edward Phelps and Eunice Phelps named in the declaration herunto annexed have since my first acquaintance with them lived together as husband and wife until the death of said Edward Phelps, and that said Eunice Phelps is the identical person she represents herself to be in her said declaration - I further depose and say that said Edward Phelps died on the 20th day of November A.D. 1850 that I was present at the time of his death and that said Eunice has remained his widow ever since that period.
Ellen Sowell
Sworn to and subscribed this ninth day of July A.D. 1853
In presence of us
Isaac Reed
Edward Reed
Before me William Wilson Justice of the Peace
I William Wilson a Justice of the Peace in and for the County of Grafton in said State certify that Ellen Sowell the person named in the foregoing affidavit is a respectable resident of said town of Stoddard and that her testimony is entitled to the fullest credit as I fully believe from a personal acquaintance with her
own

I also certify that the foregoing witnesses Wigginah Reed and Edward Reed are respectable residents of the town of Stoddard in said County of Cheshire William Wilson justice of the peace
I Eunice Phelps of Stoddard in the County of Cheshire and State of New Hampshire, widow of Edward Phelps late of Stoddard deceased depose and say that the annexed record is an original family record in the hand writing of said Edward Phelps - That it was this ninth day of July AD 1853 taken from the family Bible kept by him until the time of his death, and that since that time it has been kept in my care and possession
Eunice her X Phelps mark
Sworn to and subscribed this ninth day of July AD 1853
In presence of us
Calvin Wilson Mary Wilson
Before me William Wilson justice of the peace
I certify that Eunice Phelps above named is personally known to me to be a respectable resident of said town of Stoddard and that that her tes- timony is entitled to the fullest credit also that the witnesses, viz: Calvin Wilson and Mary Wilson are are respectable residents of the town of Gilsum in said County. I also certify that I have been well acquainted with Edward Phelps and Eunice his wife ever since AD 1826 That they were reputed to be legally mar- ried and lived together as husband and wife until the death of said Edward
William Wilson justice of the peace

Edward Phelps & Dorothy Carter both of Westminster was married march the 17-1787 to Stoddard the 8 day of the same month
Edward Phelps & Eunice Chase both of Stoddard
Was married April the 17-1826
Edward their son born on Sunday october the 19 1827
Eunice Phelps his mother was 46 years old
the may before
Levi Phelps my brother Deceased this Life July 22 - 1803 Age - 44
Abel Phelps a half brother died April the 30 - 1825 Age - 54
Peter Phelps died March the 25 - 1840 Age - - - - - 82

Rev WIDOW, &c.
File No. 1924
Eunice Phelps
Widow
Edward Phelps
Br: Rev. Wm
Act: Feb. 3, 1853
Index:—Vol. M. , Page 127
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Con 2276 W. Hampshire Barnes  Phelps widow of Edward, who served in the Revolutionary war, as a serg
1854 March 22 Lit to Pension C. J. Corning Emma to "Quince"
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 30 Dollars
Cents per annum, to commence on the 3d February, 1853.
Certificate of Pension issued the 5 th day of Oct r 1853 and sent to Isaac Taylor Stoddard N.H.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 3, 1853, Page 20 Vol. C

Hopkinton 27 July 1859
Mrs G. C. Whiten,
Com. of Pension
Dr Sir William Evans
Phelps having removed from New Hampshire to this State wishing to draw her Pension in this State She did not draw in March she wishes to get it all in Sept in this State she is not able to receive many of the money in the Blank I found it lacking it will assure if hope to be before what is necessary and you will oblige yours Respectfully C. S. Crittenden
Hopkinton St Lawrence Co New York

9000 Edward Phelps
Thos. Edwards (Keene) Cheshire Co N.H.

BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims, of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of Edward Phelps , which require further proof or explanation.
I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides ? Yes II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides ? Yes III. If the applicant did not make the declaration in the county where he resides, is there any reason assigned for his not doing so ? No IV. Has the declarant mentioned the period or periods of the war when he served ? Yes V. *Has he mentioned with precision the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled ? Yes VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations ? Yes VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832 ? Yes VIII. Has the Court given their opinion ? Yes IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate ? Yes X. Is the Clerk's seal affixed ? And if so, has it a device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal ? Yes

XI. Has the applicant obtained the evidence of a clergyman and another respectable citizen as to their belief respecting his age and the general belief in his neighborhood relative to his revolutionary service ?
Yes
XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it ?
No
XIII. If the applicant has no documentary evidence, and has not obtained the testimony of at least one living witness, has he stated in his declaration that such proof cannot be had ?
Yes
XIV. † If the applicant has produced a witness or witnesses as to his service, has the magistrate who administered the oath certified that he, she, or they are persons of credibility ?
Yes
XV. Does it appear from any of the papers that the witness was in such a situation, or of such an age, as to have a personal knowledge of the applicant's service ?
Yes
XVI. ‡ Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct ?
No
XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily ? And, if not, which of them is not so answered ?
Yes
EXPLANATORY NOTES.
* QUERE V. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words:
“ Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service, but according to the best of his recollection he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades : For _____ year _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____. For _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____ ; and for such service I claim a pension. ”

It is important in all cases to determine with precision the period for which the applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable.
QUERE XIV. Proof of Service.
In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses, who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimants entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the affidavits must be properly authenticated, as above directed.
QUERE XVI. Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticated the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other paper authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the end of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.

It is necessary to apply for a transfer in the case of Mrs Eunice Phelps according to the written forms. Adamp G. C. Whiting Comr Pensions

APPLICATION FOR A TRANSFER.
County of St Lawrence
88.
On this 20 th day of June 1859, before me the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace for the said county of St Lawrence personally appeared Eunice Phelps who, on her oath, declares that she is the widow of Edward Phelps who formerly belonged to the company commanded by Captain Unknown in the regiment commanded by Colonel Unknown in the service of the United States; that her name was placed on the pension roll of the State of New Hampshire whence she has lately removed; that she now resides in the State (District or Territory) of New York where she intends to remain, and wishes her pension to be there payable, in future. The following are her reasons for removing from New Hampshire to New York, on the account of her
Children removing to this State (In the presence of V. A. Christensen)
Eunice Phelps
Mr Peter Clutkey and Anna Clutkey residents of Town of Lawrence in the State of New York upon our oaths declare that the foregoing Declaration was signed and acknowledged by Eunice Phelps in our presence, and that we believe from the appearance and statements of the applicant that she is the identical person who represents herself to be and that and that we are not interested in this claim
Peter Clutkey
I certify that Peter Clutkey & Anna Clutkey are persons of veracity and that Eunice Phelps is a person of veracity all of their statements may be relied upon
Anna Clutkey
Sworn and subscribed to, before me, the day and year aforesaid.
V. Christensen J.P.
V. Christensen
The oath to be taken before a duly qualified magistrate, whose official character and signature must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office. The County Clerk, Secretary of State, or some other officer, must certify, under his seal of office, that the officer who administered the oath is a Justice of the Peace, Judge, Mayor, Alderman, or Notary Public, as the case may be, and that the signature purporting to be his is genuine.
The oath must be supported by the testimony of some respectable person, as to the pensioner's identity. He must swear that the person who has taken the above oath is the person described in the affidavit. The magistrate must certify that the witness is a person of veracity; and the affidavit must also be authenticated in the manner above directed.
In every case where the Clerk of the Court, or other certifying officer, has no public seal of office, the certificate of a member of Congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should be sent with the papers.
Mode of authenticating papers.—In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is written on the same sheet which contains the affidavit, or other paper authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or small ribbon, the ends of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any tampering with the certificate.

of the applicant that she is the identical person she represents herself to be and that and that are are not interested in this Claim I certify that Peter Luky & Anna Luky and Persons of veracity heard that Emma Phelps
Peter L. Luky
Luky
STATE OF NEW YORK, St. Lawrence County, Clerk's Office,
I, BENJAMIN G. BALDWIN , Clerk of said County
of St. Lawrence, and also Clerk of the Courts of Record directed by law to be held therein, do hereby CERTIFY that C. S. Chittenden before whom the annexed affidavit was made, was, at the time of taking the same, a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, and duly authorised to take the same; and I further Certify that I am well acquainted with the hand-writing of said Justice, and verily believe his signature to the jurat of the annexed affidavit is genuine.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the Seal of said County and Courts, this 21 st day of June 185 9
B. G. Spaulding CLERK.
by the seal of the case swear witness member papers thereto ent any

✓ C. S. Clutterell Hopkinton, N.Y. May 6. 1859
✓ Transmits application of Mrs Eunice Phelps for a transfer from the Pension Agency rolls of St. Hampshire to those in New York
✓ Respectfully referred to the Comm. of Pensions Dept of Int.
May 11. 1859
Moses Kelly Clerk
Rec'd 10 May 59 Mr. Pratt
Hopkinton - 6 May 1859 The Hon. Section of Treasury
Sir - I Enclose my certificate for Pension making to be transferred from the State of New Hampshire to New York from Residency from New Hampshire to this State in the Pension year 1858-59 of C. S. Clutterell Eunice & Phelps mother
Hopkinton NY May 6 1859 Sir -
Sir by the Request of Mrs Eunice Phelps I forward the above Request if it requires any thing more will you do me the favor to inform me what and oblige yours truly C. S. Clutterell

Pension Agency
Concord N.H. Aug. 16. 1859
Sir
Emmie Phelps widow of Edward, a Pensioner on the roll at this Agency at the rate of Thirty dollars per annum, under the act of 3rd. Feby. 1853, was last paid to the 4th. of September 1858.
Very Respectfully
Your Obedt. Servt.
J. C. Whiting Esq
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington D.C.
Geo. Minot Pen. Agent

Brief in the case of Mrs Eunice Phelps widow of Edward Cheshire County and State of New Hampshire act of Feb. 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 a pensioner under the act of June 7. 1832 at $30 per annum
P. & paid to his death
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Marriage proved by private record Death " " Auditor's report Identity " " certificate of court.
Name and residence of Agent
Jacob Taylor Stoddard N. Hampshire
Examining Clerk.
H. Gray

Eunice Phelps - Aged 72 years Lived in Stoddard 32 yrs Previously in Westport N.H. 1853
Payment to be made at Concord by Geo. Minot Esq.
Agent for paying Pensioners, in the Agency of Concord
Payable on the 4th September and 4th March
Recorded in the Pension Office on the Roll of Pensioners under act February 3d, 1853, Page 20 Vol. A
W. Robinson Clerk.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR. WIDOW'S PENSION.
I certify that in conformity with the 2d section of the act of February 3, 1853,
Anna Phelps, — widow of Edward Phelps, — who was a private in the revolutionary war, is inscribed on the pension list at the rate of Twenty dollars and cents per annum, commencing on the 3d of February, 1853, 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 5 " day of October one thousand eight hundred and 53,
J. A. [unclear] Secretary of the Interior.
Examined and Countersigned.
L. M. [unclear] Commissioner of Pensions.

L. P. Waldo Esq
Stoddard N.H. March 27, 1854
Dear Sir,
In behalf of Eunice Phelps I forwarded to you her Declaration for the purpose of obtaining a pension under the act of Feby 13, 1853, and received the certificate here returned, granting a pension to Emma Phelps, instead of Eunice Phelps the true name of the person entitled to a pension
You will see by reference to her declaration that Eunice is her true name and not Emma as returned in her certificate
Will you please correct the mistake, and return her certificate to me, and also return the correct name to George Hunt Esq, the Pension Agent at Concord N.H., as soon as may be, and much oblige;
Your Obt Servt
Jacob Taylor

Pension Agency Concord N.H. Mar. 18. 1854
Sir,
I have your instructions to enter upon the Pension List at this Agency the name of " Emma Phelps " widow of Edward Phelps at $30. per annum under Act of Feb. 1853.
This Pension is claimed by " Eunice Phelps " having a Certif. to her in that name. Shall the name be corrected on the Roll.
Very Respectfully
Rev. S. W. Waldo. Commssr. Pensions Washington City
Geo. Minot P. Agt

State of New-Hampshire Cheshire County B.
I Leonard Bisco Clerk of the Superior Court of Judicature of said State, for said County, do hereby certify that William Wilbow before whom the annexed affidavits of Ellen Sowell and Eunice Phelps were made was at the date of said affidavits a Justice of the Peace for said County, duly authorized to administer oaths and take depositions and that his official signatures thereto are genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court this eleventh day of July A.D. 1853
Leonard Bisco Clerk

Stoddard N.H. July 14. 1853
To the Commissioner of Pensions
I send in
Enclosed I
forward the application of Eunice Phelps, widow of Edward Phelps late of Stoddard deceased for a pension under the provisions of an act of Congress approved Feb'y 3. 1853 - Said Edward Phelps was at the time of his death in the receipt of a pension of 30 dollars per annum under the act of June 7, 1832 and his widow the said Eunice drew the arrear due at the time of his death - Their marriage as I learn from her was solemnized at the house of said Edward Phelps in said Stoddard by Rev. Mr. Mussey of Sullivan in said County of Cheshire being an ordained minister of the gospel in said town who soon after removed out of the state. I have examined the records of the town where the marriage was solemnized and where the clergymen resided and have not been able to find any record of said marriage on the records of either of those towns.
I have forwarded evidence of her marriage which I trust will be satisfactory, but I am not much acquainted with the rules of your department, and if the proof is not satisfactory,

You will confer a favor on her by informing me as soon as possible what further proof is necessary as her pecuniary circumstances are such that an early allowance of her claim, although of small amount is of great consequence to her
I am most respectfully
Your Obed Servt
Jacob Taylor
Commissioner of Pensions

I William Pike of New Ipswich in the county of Hillsborough and state of New Hampshire of sixty nine years of age depose and say. That I have been acquainted with Edward Phelps of Stoddard in the county of Cheshire and state aforesaid since the year 1778 - in which year I served in the same company with him from the month July July for the term of six months - we both served in Captain David Jewett's company of the Massachusetts Militia - when we first marched we went to Rutland Massachusetts and were employed in guarding the prisoners taken with General Burgoyne - we went with these prisoners to Enfield Connecticut, when they took charge of by another party - we then marched to Winter Hill in Charlestown Mass - where we served until the expiration of our term of six months - and were then discharged - I was in the same company and in the same mess with said Phelps the whole of said term of six months and therefore cannot be mistaken in my knowledge that he served as

I have stated, When our company was first organized it was commenced by Capt Sibley, but he soon left the company and the said Isett commenced for the remainder of the term -
When we entered the service I belonged to Sterling and the said Phelps belonged to Leominster Mass an adjoining town -
William Pike
Cheshire Aug. 20 I believe in said is a true copy of his sign- ature herein transcribed
State of New Hampshire Hillsborough ss.
New Ipswich July 10. 1832. -
Then the said William Pike personally appeared and made oath that the above affidavit by him subscribed is true
Before me Charles Barrett Justice of the Peace
I certify that I am acquainted with the above William Pike and that he is a disinterested and credible witness
Charles Barrett

Cheshire. Aug. 20. 1832
I Salina Hale Clerk of the Judicial Court, in said County certify that Charles Barrett is a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, and I believe that the foregoing are his signatures. - In testimony whereof I hereunto affix the seal of our Superior Court of Judicature.
S. Hale Clerk
Pear

Additional Evidence Claim of Eunice, widow of Edward Phelps. Act. March 3. 1855-
By her Attorney G. F. Starkweather Keene N.H.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, Boston. (December 4 th 1855.
I Hereby Certify , That from an examination of the Books and Documents relating to Military Services in the War of the Revolution, which remain in this Department, it appears that the name of Edward Phelps is borne on pay roll of Capt. David Jewett's Comp. Col. Jacob Gerrish's Regt. from Nov. 10. to Dec 12. 1778, 1 month 5 days as private. Roll dated Lancaster March 29. 1779. Also on pay roll of Capt. Peter Woodbury's Comp. Col. Jacob Gerrish's Regt. from July 12. to Nov. 9. 1778, 3 mos. 29 days, as private. Roll dated Lancaster Feby. 19. 1779. Also on pay roll of Capt. Jonathan Sibley's Comp. Col. Luke Drury's Regt. from July 29. to Nov. 10. 1781. 3 mos. 23 days, as private.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto affixed the Seal of the Commonwealth, the date above written.
W. M. Wright
Secretary of the Commonwealth.

Mr. Levi May Official Witness
Edward Phelps.

I Thomas Robbins of Leominster in the county of Worcester and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, of lawful age, testify and say, that I am acquainted with Edward Phelps, now resident in Stoddard in the county of Cheshire and State of New-Hampshire, and formerly of said Leominster. That on or about the eleventh day of August in the year 1781, said Phelps and myself enlisted as Soldiers in the Company in which Amariah Rand was a Lieutenant (the Captain's name I do not recollect) in the Massachusetts State Troops, and marched from said Leominster to West Point in the State of New-York; in which State we served as Soldiers in the War of the Revolution three months and about one week - our term of enlistment was three months - and having completed our term of enlistment, said Phelps and myself were discharged from the army, and both of us returned to Leominster aforesaid. I further testify, that said Phelps & myself served as Soldiers together in the same Company during all the term aforesaid, & that I was personally knowing to his serving as a Soldier as aforesaid. I am Seventy one years old last February. Leominster July 11. 1832.
Thomas Robbins
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Worcester county ss. Leominster July 11. 1832.
Thomas Robbins above named personally appeared and made oath, that the foregoing affidavit by him subscribed is true.
Before me W m Perry Justice of the Peace
I certify, that I am acquainted with the before named Thomas Robbins, & that he is, in my opinion, a disinterested & credible witness.
W m Perry Justice of the Peace

Affidavit of Thomas Robbins for Edward Phelps
Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Worcester ss. I Abijah Bigelow, clerk of the Judicial Courts, holden within and for the county of Worcester, do hereby certify as I have before certified on the annexed affidavit of Levi May, under date of July 12. 1832. that William Perry, Esquire, before whom the within affidavit of Thomas Robbins was made and sworn to, then was, and that he now is a Justice of the Peace within and for said county of Worcester, and that his signatures to the within certificates appear to me to be in his own proper hand writing.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the county Seal, this twenty eighth day of November, in the year of our Lord, one thousand, eight hundred and thirty two. Abijah Bigelow, Clerk.

I John Boutell of Leominster in the County of Worcester and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, aged sixty nine years, testify and say, that I am acquainted with Edward Phelps, now of Stoddard in the County of Cheshire and State of New-Hampshire, and formerly of said Leominster - That on or about the eleventh day of August in the year 1781, said Phelps & myself enlisted as Soldiers in Captain Sibley's company of the Massachusetts State Troops for the term of three months, and marched from said Leominster to West Point in the State of New-York, in which State we served as Soldiers in the war of the Revolution three Months and a few days over - and having completed our full term of enlistment, said Phelps and myself were discharged from the army, & both of us returned to Leominster aforesaid. I further testify, that said Phelps and myself served as Soldiers together in the same company and in the same mess during all the term aforesaid.
Leominster July 11. th 1832.
John Boutell
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Worcester County ss. July 11. 1832.
Then the above named John Boutell made oath, that the foregoing affidavit by him subscribed is true,
Before me W m Perry Justice of Peace
I certify, that I am acquainted with the before named John Boutell, & that he is, in my opinion, a disinterested & credible witness
W m Perry Justice of the Peace.

Assistant John Boutell for Edward Phelps
Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Worcester ss. I Abijah Bigelow, Clerk of the Judicial Courts, holding within and for the County of Worcester, do hereby certify (as I have heretofore certified on the annexed affidavit of Levi May, under date of July 12. 1832.) that William Perry Esquire, before whom the within Affidavit of John Boutell was made and sworn to, then was, for a long time before had been, and now is, a Justice of the Peace within and for said County of Worcester, and that his signa- -tures thereto appear to me to be in his own proper hand writing —
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the County Seal, this twenty eighth day of November in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty two. Abijah Bigelow, Clk.

I Levi May of Hutton in the County of Worcester and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, of lawful age testify and say, that I have long been acquainted with Edward Phelps of Hoddland in the County of Cheshire and State of New Hampshire, who formerly lived in the town of Lancaster in said County of Worcester, that in the summer of 1778, sometime before the month of July in said year I enlisted as a soldier in Capt. David Hewitt's Company in the Massachusetts State Troops and marched  marched immediately to Rutland in said County of Worcester and said Phelps at the same time marched with the rest of the Company that we, as soldiers, continued in said Company at said Rutland nearly five months, then we marched from said Rutland to Enfield with the British prisoners, who had been a part of Burgoyne's army, we then marched to Boston-Hill near Boston, and there remained until the term of our enlistment, and then  being  then  then said Phelps with the rest of the company was regularly discharged. I further testify and say that said Phelps and myself served as soldiers together in said Company during said term of five months, and was personally knowing to the same. said service was performed in the War of the Revolution. I shall be seventy four years of age if I should live to the 25 th day of the present month.
Hutton July 12 th 1832.
Levi May.
Worcester July 12 th 1832. Levi May above named personally appeared, subscribed, and made oath to the truth of the foregoing affidavit.
Before me
Hen. Dustin Justice of the Peace.
I certify that Mr. Levi May, in my opinion, is a disinterested and credible witness, that his character, for truth is good. I have been some time acquainted with him.
Hen. Dustin Justice of the Peace

Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Worcesters. I Abijah Bigelow, Clerk of the Judicial Courts holden within and for the County of Worcester, do hereby certify that William Perry, Esquire, before whom the foregoing Affidavits of Thomas Robbins and John Boutell, were made and sworn to, and that Alexander Dustin Esquire, before whom the foregoing affidavit of Levi May was made and sworn to, are Justices of the Peace within and for the said County of Worcester, and that their signatures thereto appear to me to be in their own proper hand writing—
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the County Seal of said County this twelfth day of July in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirtytwo.
Abijah Bigelow, Clk.

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Nov 1928

#2985 July 18, 1853.
Appl. of Emma Phelps, widow of Edward Phelps, Cheshire co., N. Hampshire.
$30 5913
Act 3 d Feb. 1853.
Allowed $30. per annum Com. Feb. 2-1853
Rev.
Jacob Taylor, Woodard, N. Hampshire.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, Pension Office, Official Duplicate

Pension Office Sept 23/53
Sir P l Please report time of last payment to or death of within named pensioner
Respectfully J. Buel Esq r J. Moulds J. Aud t J. Cannon Present
Edward Phelps, At 32. $30-00 — p. an. — Died 20 th Nov r 1850, Paid to his death.
J. Buel Auditor, J. I.