Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 11023, for Winthrop Peavey, New Hampshire

SERVICE
NUMBER
N.H.
Peavey, Winthrop
11023 B.L. Wt. 3386-100-1789 B.L. Wt 358-60-55
Por Peavy Por Peary
CONTENTS
Frederick, Rachel (Former widow)

Lt. Third Auditor Nov. 10 / 1862
6905
re-instate
4
Notification sent the 10 th July 1820, to R. C. Dose, Esq. Argentina - Maine Re-instated on the roll 11 August 1820
Maene
Winthrop Peavy
of Moscow in the state of Massachusetts who was a private in the regiment commanded by Colonel George Reed of the New Hampshire line, for the term of during the war
inscribed on the Roll of the District of Maine at the rate of 8 — Dollars per month, to commence on the 7 th of May 1818
Certificate of Pension issued the 12 th of July 1819 and del d R. C. Dose
Arrears to 4th of Sep. 1818, 3 mo 29/31 — 31. 57. Semi-ann. all ce ending 4. March 1819 48. 00
$79. 57
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
Not entitled Reinstated on the roll

Col. Philip Bradburn June 10 1822
Notification sent the 10 th July 1820, to R.B. Dore, Esq. Augusta - Maine. Re-instated on the roll 11 August 1820
6905 re-instated 4
Maene
Wm. theoph Peary
of Maene - in the state of Massachusetts who was a private in the regiment commanded by Colonel George Reed of the New Hampshire line, for the term of having the War
scribed on the Roll of the British of Maene at the rate of 8 - Dollars per month, to commence on the 7 th of May 1818
Certificate of Pension issued the 12 th of July 1819 and del d R.C. Dore
Arrears to 4th of Sep r 1819 3 rd 24/31 - 31.51 Semi-ann. all ce ending 4 th March 1819 48.00
$79.51
{ Revolutionary claim, { Act 18th March, 1818. }
W. theoph Reinstated on the roll

Exm d Goodnough
318671 Act Mch 3/55
Nov 8/62
Rachel Frederick
Wid of
Winthrop Peavey
Private Revolution
See Pension Papers
Allowed sixty acres-
Nov. 17, 1862.
L. M. Drury-
Examiner.
Chas C Tucker
Present.

No 7.128 Died April 4, '67 Maine
Rachel Frederick widow of Winthrop Peary
who served in the Revolutionary
N. H. war, as a Private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 96 dollars cents per annum, to commence on the 3d February, 1853. 24 th Mch 1862
Certificate of Pension issued 18 th day of November 1862 and sent to
C. C. Tucker Present
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 3, 1853, Page 164 Vol. 4
May 2. '68. Pen. Agent with records endorsed by 2nd Conf. pay emers to Son. within 6 mos

No. _____, Bounty Land Claim.
ACT OF MARCH 3, 1855.
ORIGINAL CLAIM FOR LAND WARRANT.
Revolutionary
MRS. Rachel Frederick
WIDOW OF Winthrop Peasey Revolutionary Pension Co. _____ Reg't _____ Vols.
For proofs to support this claim reference is made to claimants application for pension - Act 3 rd Feb. 1853 - filed this 8 th Nov. 1862.
CHAS. C. TUCKER,
Attorney,
Forwarded by
3/18/67

Declaration to be made by a Widow who has never received Bounty Land.
State of Maine . Somerset County, ss.
On this 25th day of September 186 2 , before me, a Justice of the Peace in and for the County and State above named, personally appeared (1)  Rachel Peavey  Frederick aged 76 years, a resident of Somerset County, Maine who being duly sworn according to law, declares that she was the widow of (2)  Winthrop Peavey who was a (3)  Revolutionary pensioner on the Maine roll, under the Act of March 18, 1818, at Ninety six dollars per year. that he (4) _____ at _____ in the State of _____ on or about the _____ day of _____, 18_____, and continued in actual service fourteen days, and was honorably discharged at _____ on or about the _____ day of _____, 18_____, and (5) _____
She further states that she was married to the said (6)  Winthrop Peavey at Starks on or about the 7th day of June , A. D. 18 08 , by one Thomas McKeechie a Justice of the Peace that her name, before her said marriage, was Rachel Decker that her said husband died at Stafford N.H. on the 25th day of September 18 26 and she is now a widow. And she further states that she believes there is no public record of her said marriage. (6)
She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the Bounty Land to which she is entitled under the act of March 3 1855, never having received Bounty Land or knowing that she is entitled except for the above service, and she hereby constitutes and appoints CHAS. C. TUCKER, of Washington, D. C., her attorney to prosecute her claim and procure her warrant. Hereby authorizing and empowering her said attorney to obtain from the proper authorities at Washington City, or elsewhere, certified copies of any Army or Navy records or documents in which her said husband's services may be recorded, and to procure any and all other evidence that may be necessary to establish her claim, as fully as if personally present; and revoking and countermanding all former authority that may have been given for the above specified purpose.
(8)  Rachel  pe-  Frederick mark
Sworn to, subscribed and acknowledged before me, the day and year first above written, and on the same day personally came F. Lozier and Moses Briggs residents of _____, who being duly sworn according to law, declare that they are personally acquainted with Mrs. (1)  Rachel Peavey  Frederick formerly widow of (2)  Winthrop Peavey who has made and subscribed the foregoing declaration, and were acquainted with her and her said husband before he entered  the service , and know that they lived together as man and wife, and were so reputed. That she is the widow of the identical (3)  Winthrop Peavey who performed the military service mentioned in said declaration, and has remained a widow since his  the death of her last husband. That their knowledge of the identity of her husband with the soldier, of his death, and of her widowhood, is derived from (7)  a
And they further testify that they reside as above stated, and are disinterested in this claim.
(9)  Franklin Lozier Moses Briggs
Sworn to and subscribed before me, and I certify that I am not interested in the claim or concerned in its prosecution. That I believe the affiants to be credible witnesses, and the claimant is the person she represents herself in said declaration.
(10)  J. C. Williams  Jus. of the Peace

State of Maine ) Somerset County, ) ss.
I, Stephen D. Lindsey Clerk of the County Court in and for the County and State above named, do hereby certify that J. G. Williams Esq., before whom the foregoing affidavits were made, and who has thereunto signed his name, was at the time of so doing a Justice of the Peace in and for the County and State above named, duly commissioned and sworn, that all his official acts as such are entitled to full faith and credit, and that his signature thereto is genuine.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto signed my name and affixed my official seal this second day of October 186 2 .
(11) Stephen D. Lindsey
Forwarded by 3/8/67/
No. _____  Bounty Land Claim.
ACT OF MARCH 3, 1855.
ORIGINAL CLAIM FOR LAND WARRANT.
Revolutionary
Mrs. Rachel Frederick
WIDOW OF Stephen D. Lindsey  Revolutionary Pioneer Co. _____ Reg't. _____ Vols. _____
For proofs to support this claim reference is made to claimants application for pension-Act 3 Feb. 1853-filed this 20th Nov. 1862.
CHAS. C. TUCKER, Attorney,
INSTRUCTIONS.
 1. Claimant's name.  2. Soldier's name.  3. Here specify the service as follows: "in the company commanded by Captain _____ in the _____ regiment of _____ commanded by Colonel _____" or as the case may be.  4. Enlisted, volunteered, was drafted, or shipped.  5. Add: "that she has never before made application for Bounty Land," or "that she made application for Bounty Land for said service, and her claim was rejected, or suspended."  6. The claimant will here state that no public or private record of her marriage exists, or can be obtained, if such is the case. If there is a County, Town, or Church record of the marriage, a duly certified copy of such record must be sent. If there is no public, but a private or family record containing the marriage or the births of children, a copy of such record must be sent, and the magistrate will certify that it is a correct copy of the original. Parol evidence of the marriage or of co-habitation, is not admissible until the absence of record evidence is accounted for. If the testimony of persons who were present at the marriage can be produced, it should be sent, and if such testimony can not be had, the Claimant will so state. This form will not alone be sufficient for the claim, without amendment or additional evidence of the marriage, unless the declarant is unable to present either public or private record evidence of or the testimony of persons who were present, and so states in her declaration.  7. The witnesses will here mention facts and circumstances which induce their knowledge or belief that the husband of the Claimant was the soldier named, that he is dead and that the Claimant is now a widow. The mere statement of witnesses that their knowledge is derived from "personal acquaintance," or a similar statement, is objectionable.  8. Claimant's signature.  9. Signatures of witnesses.  10. Magistrate's signature. The affidavits can be made before a Justice of the Peace, or any other officer authorized to administer oaths for general purposes.  11. Clerk's signature. 
Correspondents sending claims unaccompanied by a letter, will please insert their names in the blanks below the Clerk's Certificate.

Proof of marriage and death of Joseph Frederick.
Certificate of Town Clerk of Stark

D
This may certify that Mr Joseph Frederic of Starks and Miss Rachel Peavy of Pleasant Ridge plantation Somerset County were joined in marriage this fourteenth day of November in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty one by me
A true copy John G Brown - justice of the Peace Attest H. G Brown Town Clerk.
Joseph Frederic died the twenty fourth day of March in the year of our Lord A D 1862
I hereby certify that the above is a true copy of the record and I further certify that I have made thorough search of the records of the town and can find no record of the marriage of Winthrop Peavy and Rachel Decker and I also certify that no marriages appear on the records, prior to and including the year 1808 -
Harrison Waugh } Town Clerk of Starks
Somerset ss. Personally appeared before me Harrison Waugh and made oath to the truth of the above certificate by him signed
Starks October 22, 1862.
S. G Smith justice of the Peace

State of Maine
Conseque't is it S. S. Seidley Clerk of the Supreme Judicial Court of said State for said County do certify that S. S. Smith Esq. whose genuine signature appears to the within certificate in and was at the date of said certificate Justice of the Peace for said County duly authorized to take the oaths thereto
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court this thirtieth day of October A.D. 1862. S. S. Seidley Clerk as aforesaid
Proof of Marriage and death of Joseph Frederick. Certificate of Town Clerk of Stark

Winthrop Peasey
Private Col Reed, A.H. Reg. 1781. to June 1783.
Adm. ©
War.
May 7. 1810
War Department Section of bounty land Feb. 12 th 1879
Land warrant N o 3386. was, on the 28 th Nov r 1789 - granted to Winthrop Peasey for his services in the New Hampshire line of the Revolutionary army - for 100 acres of land
Wm. H. Treas. Secy of War
For service in the final settlement Certificate N o 19696. for 80 8 / m d at the close of the war, and the Land Office has issued

Commonwealth of Massachusetts. To the Honorable the Secretary of the Department of War of the United States.
I the subscriber, being Chief Justice of the Circuit Court of Common Pleas for the Second Eastern Circuit of Massachusetts, embracing the counties of Lincoln, Kennebec, and Somerset, do hereby certify to your Honor that Winthrop Peavy , a citizen of the United States, now resident in Moscow in said county of Somerset in the District of Maine, on the seventh day of May A. D. 1818. made application to me to receive his declaration under oath, and such other evidence, as was in his power to produce; and to transmit the same, and the proceedings had thereon to your Honor, that he might be placed on the pension list of the United States, agreeably to the provisions of an act entitled "an act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the revolutionary war," passed March 18 A. D. 1818, which declaration, and the other evidence produced by the said applicant, is hereto annexed.
And I do further certify to your Honor, that, after a careful examination of the said applicant, and a full consideration of the evidence in the case, it appears to me that the said applicant did serve as a private soldier, against the common enemy, upon the continental establishment, in the war of the revolution until the end thereof, as stated in the declaration aforesaid; and that from his reduced circumstances, he needs the assistance of his country for support.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the court in which I preside to be hereunto affixed, this seventh day of May , in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and eighteen.
Nathan Weston Vice Chief Justice C. Court C Pleas 2 Eastern Circuit.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
KENNEBEC, ss.
THE Subscriber, Clerk of all the Judicial Courts, held within the said County of Kennebec, hereby certifies, that the Honorable NATHAN WESTON, Junior, Esquire, before whom the annexed proceedings were held, is Chief Justice of the Circuit Court of Common Pleas, for the Second Eastern Circuit of Massachusetts, embracing the Counties of Lincoln, Kennebec and Somerset ; and that by the direction of the said Judge, I have affixed unto his Certificate bearing his signature, the seal of the said Court in which he presides.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand : Dated at Augusta, in said County of Kennebec, this tenth day of June, in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and eighteen.
J. M. D. D. O. B.
to the truth of the foregoing declaration, by him subscribed.
Before me Nathan Weston Jun. C. Just. C. Court C. Pleas 2 d Eastern Circuit
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
I Joseph Hall, of Rome Maine aged fifty eight years upon Oath testify and declare, that I well knew the above named Winthrop Peavey in the revolutionary war I belonged to the same company and regiment with him during the period above stated by him, and am knowing to his having fully served as he has above stated. From his reduced circumstances he needs assistance from his country for support. — Joseph Hall his mark

Commonwealth of Massachusetts
I Winthrop Peavey, aged fifty three years, a citizen of the United States, born in Newington New Hampshire, now a resident in Moscow in the District of Maine, upon Oath testify and declare that I enlisted in the month of February 1781. at Dover New Hampshire in the war of the revolution against the common enemy upon the continental establishment for the period of three years into the company commanded by Cap. Fogg, and regiment by Col. George Reed 2 d Regiment New Hampshire line. I served in said company and regiment, about four months and then re-enlisted at or near Newburgh into the same company & Regiment commanded by the same officers for the period of during the war, I served to the close of the war, and took my final and honorable discharge at West Point June 1783. My discharge I kept about one year then lost it, and it is not now in existence to my knowledge
I served at West Point, and in various other places in the state of New York - I was at the Battle at Fort Harkness, with the Indians under Major Morrell. From my reduced circumstances, I am in need of assistance from my country for support. I hereby relinquish all claim to any pension heretofore allowed me by the Laws of the United States if any, but I am not to my knowledge borne on any pension list whatever I request that I may be placed upon the pension list for the District of Maine -
Winthrop Peavey
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Reminds me. On the seventh day of May A.D. 1810 Winthrop Peavey above named, after having been carefully examined, made oath to the truth of the foregoing declaration, by him subscribed.
Before me Nathan Weston Jun. C. Just. C. Court C Pleas 2 d Eastern Circuit
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
I Joseph Hall, of Rome Maine aged fifty eight years upon Oath testify and declare, that I well knew the above named Winthrop Peavey in the revolutionary war I belonged to the same company and regiment with him during the periods above stated by him, and am knowing to his having fully served as he has above stated. From his reduced circumstances he needs assistance from his country for support -
Joseph Hall his mark

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Rembre fr.
On the seventh day of May A.D. 1818 Joseph Hall within named, after having been carefully examined, made oath to the truth of the within deposition by him signed, the same having been first distinctly read to him.
Before me Nathan Weston Jun C. Just C Court C. Plead & Eastern Circuit.
Winthrop Pease
Private Col Reeds Mt.
Reg. 1781 to June 1783.
Mass.
Adm. C
May 7. 1818
Mass Department of State
Section of County of Bristol
Feb. 12th 1879
Land warrant No 3386. was on the
28th Nov 1789 granted to Nathaniel
Pease for his services in the war
including him & the Revolutionary
Army for bread of land
for services in final settlement
Certificate No 19696. for 808
acres the claim of the war, and
the land finally been opened

110
Feb. 19
Winthrop Peasey
(1915)
Discontinuation
(March 10/19)
R. (Vere), Augusta, Maine.

State of Maine.
125
I John Davis Clerk, for the County of the Circuit Court of Common Pleas for the second Eastern Circuit, embracing the counties of Lincoln, Kennebec and Somerset, do hereby certify, that the foregoing oath and the Schedule thereto annexed, are truly copied from the record of the said Court; and that the original was exhibited in open 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, including debts due to the declarant therein stated, is Eighty one dollars and cents ; and deducting therefrom the amount of what the declarant owes, as set forth in said Schedule, the value of said property in the opinion of said Court, is nothing dollars and cents .
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said Court, on this twentieth day of June 1820.
John Davis Clerk of said Court for the County of Kennebec
any person in trust for me, any

(110) State of Maine.
KENNEBEC COUNTY, ss.
ON this twenty fourth day of May , 1820, personally appeared before Nathaniel Weston Chief Justice of the Circuit Court of Common Pleas, for the Counties of Lincoln, Kennebec and Somerset, being a Court of Record for said Counties, proceeding according to the course of the common law, having original jurisdiction, unlimited in amount, keeping a record of their proceedings, and having the power of fine and imprisonment, Winthrop Peasey aged fifty four years, resident in Dearborn in the County of Kennebec within said Circuit, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth, on his oath, declare that he served in the Revolutionary war as follows, viz. in the Company commanded by Captain Fogg and Regiment commanded by Colonel George. Reed of the line of the State of New Hampshire upon the Continental Establishment, for the period of during the war
that his original declaration was made before Judge Weston on the Seventh day of May 1818; that he is now on the Maine Roll, and that his pension certificate is numbered 6,905 . And I, the said Winthrop Peasey do further solemnly swear, that I was a resident citizen of the United States, on the eighteenth day of March, one thousand eight hundred and eighteen; and that I have not, since that time, by gift, sale, or in any manner whatever, disposed of my property, or any part thereof, with intent thereby so to diminish it as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress, entitled, "An Act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States, in the Revolutionary War," passed on the eighteenth day of March, one thousand eight hundred and eighteen; 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.
Winthrop Peasey
The following is a Schedule of my whole Estate and income, necessary clothing and bedding excepted, viz: The right of possession only but not the property that being in another person, to swansy acres of land, about five acres of which is under improvement with a log hut thereon all of the value of fifteen dollars, one cow of the value of fifteen dollars, one swine of the value of six dollars old furniture, besides necessary bedding of the value of ten dollars. Farming utensils of the value of three dollars I have debts due to me which may be collected to the amount of twelve dollars. A few articles of merchandise of the value of twenty dollars and I owe about one hundred dollars for which I pay interest. The income from the above property is very trifling does not exceed the interest I have to pay yearly.

besides which I have no income derived from property trade or profession.
My occupation is that of a farmer; but having been sick for sixteen years past am unable to labor but little, my family residing with me consists of five persons, viz, myself, my wife Rachel aged thirty five years, my son William aged twelve years, my daughter Betsy aged seven years and son Joseph aged twenty one months.
Winthrop Pease Subscribed, sworn and declared to both the oath and schedule on the twenty fourth day of May 1820.
Nathan Weston Jr Esq C.C. & Pleas.
True copy Attest John Davis Clk
W. H. (Rev, August, Maine)
(Mark Long)
His Barten
(6415)
W. Winthrop Pease
Feb. 19 110

Stephen D. Dinsmore. Register
Dear Sir Rachel Fredinick for formerly widow of
Winthrop Peavey
for Pension -
Act Feb. 3. 1853
For proof of widowhood since death of last husband reference is made to her application for bounty land. this day presented Nov 8. 1862.
Chas. C. Tucker.
Attorney
Present.

Declaration of Rachel Frederic - late widow of Winthrop Peavy - for Revolutionary Pension under the act of -
State of Maine } County of Somerset } ss
On this 2 nd day of September A D 1867 personally appeared before me James G. Waugh Judge of Probate in and for the county of Somerset; Rachel Frederic a resident of Me. in said county, and State aged Seventy-Six years, who being duly sworn according to law, doth, on her oath make the following declaration (the infirmities of age and feeble health being the reason this declaration is not made in open court) in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the act of Congress passed _____ granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the revolutionary war - That she is the widow of Joseph Frederic and was formerly the widow of Winthrop Peavy who was a pensioner of the United States on the roll of Maine under the act of March 18, 1818 at ninety- six dollars per year - that her said husband resided while a pensioner in N o 1 Bingham's purchase Somerset County Maine for a time, and afterwards until his death in the town of Strafford New Hampshire
She further declares that she was married to the said Winthrop Peavy, at Starks, June 7 1808, by one Thomas M c Kecknie Esq r a Justice of the Peace that her name before her marriage was Rachel Decker, and that her husband, the aforesaid Winthrop Peavy, died at Strafford in the State of New Hampshire on the 25 th day of September A D 1826, that she remained a widow from that date until the 15 th day of November A D 1830, when she was married to Joseph Rowe who died at Pleasant Ridge (N o 1 Bingham's purchase) on the 15 th day of May 1848, that she remained a widow from the date last mentioned until the 14 th day of November A D 1851 when she was married at Starks to Joseph Frederic who died at Starks March 24 1862 over

and that she has remained a widow, ever since his death. She further declares that she has not in any way been engaged in or aided or abetted the rebellion in the United States,
There Rachel X. Frederick mark
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 22 day of September AD 1862, and I hereby certify that I have no interest, direct or indirect in the prosecution of this claim
James G. Waugh - Judge of Probate
State of Maine Somerset County } ss
I, Stephen D. Lindsay, Register of Probate in and for the County of Somerset, it being a court of Record do hereby certify that Hon James G. Waugh whose name - is signed above is Judge of said Court of Probate, that all his official acts as such are entitled to full faith and credit and that his signature thereto is genuine
In testimony whereof I have hereunto signed my name and affixed the official seal of said court of Probate this the 22 day of September in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and sixty two
Stephen D. Lindsay. Register
for Rachel Frederick formerly widow of Winthrop Peasey for Pension - Act Feb. 3. 1853
Her proof of widowhood since death of last husband reference is made to her application for bounty land. this day presented Nov 3. 1862.
Chas. L. Packham Attorney Present.

C

C
John Rowe and Rachel Peavy both of Peasant Ridge married 15 th Nov 1830 by
Elisua Hellen Justice Peace
A true copy of record Attest
Woydon Holker Wm
Clerk of Concord
Concord May 1, 1862
county of Somerset in forty seven years No 1 Range 2 parva in said plantation son of John Rowe Rowe died the 15 th is recorded in the family here inserted in this "John Rowe died
May 15-1848 - that I was also present when he died and also present at his funeral - I do also testify that I have no interest in the claim of Rachael Frederic, the widow of John Rowe before her marriage to Joseph Frederic - and formerly the widow of Winthrop Peavy a revolutionary pensioner - for a pension on account of the service of said Winthrop Peavy in the war of the Revolution
September 25 1862
Daniel Rowe
Somerset ss. Personally appeared before me the above named Daniel Rowe and made oath that the above affidavit by him signed is true, and I certify that said Daniel Rowe is a credible witness, that I am acquainted with him and his character for truth is good
Sept 25 1862
Alloore Justice of the Peace

I Daniel Rowe of Anson in the county of Somerset & State of Maine do testify that I am forty seven years of age, that I was born in township No 1 Range 2 (now Pleasant Ridge plantation) that I lived in said plantation until the year 1851, that I am a son of John Rowe of said plantation, that said John Rowe died the 15 th day of May 1848 - that his death is recorded in the family Bible of which record the following here inserted in the affidavit is a true copy to wit. "John Rowe died May 15 th 1848 " - that I was also present when he died and also present at his funeral - I do also testify that I have no interest in the claim of Rachael Frederic, the widow of John Rowe before her marriage to Joseph Frederic - and formerly the widow of Winthrop Peavy a revolutionary pensioner - for a pension on account of the service of said Winthrop Peavy in the war of the Revolution
September 25 1862
Daniel Rowe
Somerset ss. Personally appeared before me the above named Daniel Rowe and made oath that the above affidavit by him signed is true, and I certify that said Daniel Rowe is a credible witness, that I am acquainted with him and his character for truth is good
Sept 25 1862
Arloore - Justice of the Peace

I Moses Briggs of Madison in the county of Somerset & State of Maine do testify that I am fifty-one years old, that I was born in Township N o 9 Range 2 (now Pleasant Ridge plantation) that I lived in that plantation above until the month of October 1854, that I was well acquainted with Mr John Rowe who was an inhabitant of said plantation ever after my remembrance until his death, that he died some time in the month of May in the year 1854 & that I was present at his house at the time of his death and was also present at his funeral, I also testify that I have no interest in the claim of Mrs Rachael Ingine  Leavy , second wife said John Rowe, to a pension on account of the service of her first husband, Winthrop Peavy, in the war of the rebellion.
Moses Briggs
Somerset ss. July 25 1862 - Personally appeared before me the above named Moses Briggs and made oath that the above affidavit by him signed is true. And I certify that the said Moses Briggs is a credible witness that I am well acquainted with him and his character for truth is good.
A. Moore Justice of the Peace

BOUNTY LAND WARRANT RECORD CARD*
NAME Peary, Winthrop GRADE Private LINE New Hampshire
WARRANT NUMBER 3386 and 358-60-55 ACREAGE 100 ISSUED Nov. 28, 1789 At. 3386 - to - not shown
*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.

Mercy Walchorn Affidavit, July 14/1862
Proof of Death of Winthrop Peasey
13

I Jeremiah Pillsbury of Strafford in the County of Strafford & State of New Hampshire testify that I shall be fifty two years old next September - I have always lived in the town of Strafford on the farm where I now live. I live about two miles from where John Boody of said Strafford lived in the year 1826 & for many years before that date & where he was born & had always lived & where he lived some time after 1826. Said John Boody had a brother Azariah Boody who died about the year 1826 when I was sixteen years old & whose funeral was at the house of said John Boody. At that time Winthrop Peavy a Town Pauper was living at said John Boody's The night before the funeral of said Azariah Boody said Winthrop Peavy disappeared from said John Boody's house & was never seen or heard of afterwards in the neighborhood. Said Peavy was very lame at the time caused by freezing his feet sometime before that. The night before the funeral of said Azariah Boody Isaac Waldron one of my neighbors who is now dead told me that he came to the house of said John Boody that evening & that said Peavy was then lying out under an apple tree. After the disappearance of said Peavy search was made by his friends in the vicinity of Boody's premises but they did not find him

It was generally believed in the neighborhood & is now generally believed that said John Boody killed said Peavy & secreted his remains. Boody was a man of violent temper & a bad man generally equal to doing such a deed. It was generally understood in the neighborhood that Peavy was so lame at the time of his disappearance that he could not walk but a few rods & that with great difficulty. Some six years after Peavy's disappearance I think about seven years I was at work clearing a piece of ground between my house & said John Boody's house where some fallen pine bushes had been burnt over & I discovered the bones of a human body to which I called the attention of the neighbors & also notified the Selectmen of the town. William Larker was one of the Selectmen of the town at that time. Two small trees were lying over a portion of the bones & under these trees William Waldron's wife in my presence found eleven buttons & a piece of the pants containing a watch pocket which she said she knew as a portion of the pants worn by said Peavy at the time of his disappearance. The cloth was what is called "snuff color". It was stated that these pants that he had on when he disappeared were an old pair formerly worn by John Boody's father which were known among the neighbors.

It was generally believed in the neighborhood & is now generally believed that said John
I was present when two physicians examined the bones, & they pronounced them the bones of a good sized man & they found two fractures of the skull, one on each side over the ear which they said from the appearance must have been made when the flesh was on the bones before they were dry. They gave as their reasons that these fractures sealed up, while dry bones would break short. These two physicians were Drs. Woodbury & Smith & are both now are dead. I found these bones the same year that Bar Lake Dam broke & went away. Dr Smith gathered up the bones & carried them home after they had been seen by all the neighbors & many others in the vicinity. No person was ever known to be missing in the neighborhood or vicinity within my memory except said Ravey and these bones could be accounted for in no other way than that they were his bones - I have always known said John Boody well & he is now living a farmer on the poor farm in the town of Stafford. I have no interest in the claim of said Ravey's widow for a pension. Jeremiah Pillsbury.

State of New Hampshire Shafford L. July 9, 1862, I certify that the within named Jeremiah Pillsbury personally appeared before me the subscriber this day & made oath that the within affidavit by him subscribed is true. I also certify that the said Jeremiah Pillsbury is a credible wit- ness. I am acquainted with his character for truth and it is good & I would be- lieve him on oath as soon as I would men in general
Geo. C. Pease (Justice of the Peace I Swear through out the State)
Jeremiah Pillsbury's Affidavit

State of New Hampshire Shafford Co. July 9, 1862. I certify that the
I William Hall of Shafford in the county of Shafford and state of New Hampshire testify that I am sixty two years old. That I am well acquainted with John Boody & have been ever since I was a child. I was born & brought up and have always lived where I now live which is about three miles from where John Boody lived when Winthrop Peavey lived at his house which I think was about 1826. I was well well acquainted with Winthrop Peavey and used to see him frequently when he lived at Boody's. Said John Boody married my sister & I was consequently intimate in the family. I remember that said Peavey disappeared from said Boody's house the night be- fore the funeral of Asariah Boody brother of said John Boody & was never heard of afterwards in this region. I remember that said Peavey wore just before the time of his disappearance from said Boody's a pair of snuff colored pants & have frequently seen him with them on. I remember also of seeing the bones of a man

That were found about six years after wards in the neighborhood and it is generally understood & believed by those in the neighborhood that those were the bones of said Winthrop Peavey. I saw the waistband of a pair of pants with buttons on which was near the bones. Said waistbands were snuff colored & I am have no doubt they were part of the snuff colored pants I used to see him wear; I have always understood that he left a wife in the State of Maine. I have no interest in said Peavey's widow's claim for a pension.
William Hall
The State of New Hampshire. Strafford ss July 18/862. I certify that the above named William Hall personally appeared before me the subscriber this day and made oath that the above affidavit by him subscribed is true. I also certify that said William Hall is a credible witness. I am acquainted with his character for truth & it is good. I would believe him on oath as soon as I would man in general.
Geo. C. Peavey { Justice of the Peace & Oaths throughout the State.

That was found about six years after was in the river before and it
I James Adams of Barnstead in the County of Rocknap & State of New Hampshire, testify that I am sixty sixty four years old this month In 1826 I lived where I live now and have lived ever since That time was born & brought up where I now live. It is about 1 mile from where John Boody of Shafford lived in 1826 and for some years before and after that year. I am well acquainted & always have been with said John Boody I remember Winthrop Peavey who was a town pauper & lived with said Boody about the year 1826, said Peavey disappeared from said Boody's very suddenly the night before the funeral of Graciah Boody brother of said John Boody & none of the neighbors ever knew what became of said Peavey. He was never seen or heard of afterwards alive & it was always supposed & believed in the neighborhood that John Boody killed him & secreted his body. Search was made for him by the neighbors but he could not be found I went past Boody's house just before sunset the night that said Peavey disappeared and saw him back of Boody's house a few rods from it in the

a man of robust figure & it is said orchard trying to get from one apple tree to another. It was with the greatest difficulty that he could walk along. He was bowed down & bent almost to the ground. I showed them his beard was from age, not to two inches long white. I do not think it possible for him to have walked a half a mile in an whole day. He was so lame from having frozen his feet. I think I was the last person that ever saw him alive  but except Boody. Afterwards that same evening I met Boody in the road & he seemed intoxicated & angry. One William Rollins was with him. He was then going towards his house. About 5 or 6 years after his disappearance the bones of a man were found on the land now owned by Jeremiah Pillsbury in Shapleigh about 1 1/2 miles from Boody's house & some pieces of clothing were found near the bones which were said to be clothing worn by Peavey at the time of his disappearance. I have heard the matter talked about a great deal by persons in the neighborhood and every one has always expressed the belief that these were Winthrop Peavey's bones & that they were put there by John Boody. The bones could be accounted for in no other way as no other person had been missing in the neighborhood or vicinity. Boody was

rehearsal trying to get from one a little bit
a man of violent temper & it is supposed as Peavey was an obstinate man Boody struck him a blow that killed him not intending to kill him then secreted him & pretended that Peavey had wandered away. I have no interest in the claim of Winthrop Peavey's widow for a pension. I always heard & understood that he had a wife living in the State of Maine at the time of his death.
James Adams
State of New Hampshire
Stratford ss. July 16 1862 I certify that the above named James Adams personally appeared before me the subscriber this day & made oaths that the above affidavit by him subscribed is true to the best of his knowledge . I also certify that he is a credible witness, that I am acquainted with his character for truth, that it is good & I would believe him on oath as soon as I would men in general.
G. W. C. Peavey { Justice of the Peace Inorum throughout the State

James Adams Affidavit.

I, Comfort Caverly of Strafford in the County of Strafford and State of New Hampshire wife of Chas. Caverly testify that I am seventy one years old. I am the sister of John Boody of Strafford aforesaid. I had a brother Azariah Boody who died in July or August 1826. And his funeral was at the house of my said brother John Boody. I know that Winthrop Peavey was then a Town Pauper of the town of Strafford and lived at the house of my said brother John Boody. I was well acquainted with said Peavey. Said Peavey disappeared from the said John Boody's house the night before the funeral of said Azariah Boody and was never seen or heard of alive afterwards. Soon afterwards five or six years after the death of Azariah Boody the bones of a man were found about one mile & half from the house of said John Boody in a piece of fallen trees that had been burnt over after the body was laid there. The bones were not consumed but were all whole & some portions of the clothing were not burnt by which it was known that it was the body of said Peavey. I saw the bones & have no doubt it was the body of said Peavey. I am able to fix the time of my said brother Azariah's death from

the fact that my son Cyrenus G. Caverly was, born in November 1825 - & my brother Asaph died the following summer. I have no interest in the matter for which this affidavit is to be used which is the procuring a pension for the widow of said Pease.
Comfort Caverly
State of New Hampshire Stafford Ls. July 8, 1862. I certify that the above named Comfort Caverly personally appeared before me the subscriber this day & made oath that the above affidavit by her subscribed is true. I also certify that the said Comfort Caverly is a credible witness I am acquainted with her character for truth & it is good and I would believe her on oath as soon I would persons in general
Geo. C. Pease Justice of the Peace & Quorum thence (out the State)

I, Comfort Caverly of Strafford in the County of Strafford and State of New Hampshire wife of Chas. Caverly testify that I am seventy one years old. I am the sister of John Boody of Strafford aforesaid. I had a brother Azariah Boody who died in July or August 1826. And his funeral was at the house of my said brother John Boody. I know that Winthrop Peavey was then a Town Pauper of the town of Strafford and lived at the house of my said brother John Boody. I was well acquainted with said Peavey. Said Peavey disappeared from the said John Boody's house the night before the funeral of said Azariah Boody and was never seen or heard of alive afterwards. Soon afterwards in the space of five or six years  the bones of a man were five or six years the bones of a man were the bones of a man were found about one mile & half from the house of said John Boody in a piece of fallen trees that had been burnt over after the body was lain there. The bones were not consumed but were all whole & some portions of the clothing were not burnt, by which it was known that it was the body of said Peavey. I saw the bones & have no doubt it was the body of said Peavey. I am able to fix the time of my said brother Azariah's death from

the fact - that my son Cyrenus G. Caverly was, born in November 1825 - & my brother Azariah died the following summer. I have no interest in the matter for which this affidavit is to be used which is the procuring a pension for the widow of said Pease.
Comfort Caverly
State of New Hampshire
Stafford Ls. July 8, 1862. I certify that the woman named Comfort Caverly personally appeared before me the subscriber this day & made oath that the above affidavit by her subscribed is true. I also certify that the said Comfort Caverly is a credible witness I am acquainted with her character for truth & it is good and I would believe her on oath as soon I would persons in general
Geo C. Pease Justice of the Peace. & Quorum thence (out the State)

Comfort Caverly Affidavit

I John Buzzell of Strafford in the County of Strafford and State of New Hampshire testify that I am sixty five years old. I was born & brought up in the town of Strafford and have always lived in said town. I lived until I was about thirty years of age at my father's about half a mile from the place where John Boody of said Strafford lived for many years - & about a mile & half from where I now live. I have always been acquainted with said John Boody and was well acquainted with Winthrop Peasey who was a town pauper & lived for a time with said John Boody. At the time said Peasey lived there & at the time of his disappearance from there he was very lame so that he could walk with great difficulty. It was said to be from having frozen his feet. While said Peasey lived at said Boody's, I saw him there frequently more or less every week as I was a neighbor & used to be there often. The last of his living at said Boody's which was about the year 1826 in the summer, said Peasey was missing from said Boody's & was never seen or heard of afterwards alive. He disappeared in the month of August. It was after the death & before the funeral of Azariah Boody brother of

I saw near the house a piece of stuff said John, I was present at the death of said Azariah Boody who lived in the neighborhood & was also present at his funeral at the house of said John Boody. I think he was buried the next day but one after he died. I helped dig his grave. Said Peavey disappeared either the night said Azariah died or the night before his funeral, I think the latter I was there the next day after he disappeared and he could not be found. A few days after Peavey's disappearance some of the neighbors collected & searched for said Peavey & could not find him. Said John Boody was unwilling that they should search in a certain swamps near his house in my presence saying that he had searched there & the neighbors did not search it. I was one of the men who were searching for him. A few years after said Peavey's disappearance, I don't remember exactly how many years the bones of a man were found by Jeremiah Pillsbury on land now occupied by him about a mile & half from where said John Boody lived in a piece of bushes that had been cut & burnt over. I saw the bones some of which had been burnt a little. The skull bone was that of a man who had a large head and I know that said Peavey had a large head

I saw near the bones a piece of snuff colored cloth with a button on it which some person present said was taken out from under some bark. They also said at the time that when Peavy disappeared he wore snuff colored pants. It was generally believed in the neighborhood that these bones were those of said Peavy. It was generally believed & understood in the neighborhood & still is that said Peavy came to his death by said John Boody at the time of his disappearance. Boody was intemperate & a man of violent temper. The discovery of these bones was the same year the Dam at Bon Lake broke and went away. I have heard the neighbors say frequently that said Peavy's feet were so bad about the time of his disappearance that he left blood in his tracks as he walked. When I used to see him at Boody's he was either on the bed or sitting in a chair. He could not walk much. I have no interest in the claim of said Winthrop Peavy's widow for a pension. According to the best of my judgment must have been sixty years old at the time of his disappearance. I have always heard and understood that Peavy had a wife in the State of Maine but he had none here.
John Braggell

State of New Hampshire Shafford L. July 9, 1862. I certify that the within named John Buzzell personally appeared before me the subscriber this day & made oath that the within affidavit by him subscribed is true. I also certify that the said John Buzzell is a credible witness I am acquainted with his character for truth and it is good & I would be- lieve him on oath as soon as I would men in general
Geo C. Pease Justice of the Peace Quorum throughout The State
John Buzzell's Affidavit

I Mercy Waldron of Stafford in the county of Stafford & state of New Hampshire testify that I shall be sixty eight years old next October. I am the wife of William Waldron & was in the year 1826. I live about one & greater miles from where John Boody lived in 1826 & have lived where I now lived since the year named. I am acquainted with John Boody & was at that time & know that in the year 1826 Wentworth Peavy a Loun Pumper lived at his house and disappeared from there in August of that year from said John Boody's house the night before the funeral of Azariah Boody brother of said John & was never seen or heard from since in this region afterwards or anywhere else to my knowledge. I know that it was the year 1826 in August that said Peavy disappeared from the fact that my son Azariah Waldron was born in September 1826 & I remember said Peavy was missing the August before. About five or six years after his disappearance six yrs I think the bones of a man were found about half mile from my house in a piece of bushes that had been burnt over. Some of the bones were scorched & others

yellowish. I saw the bones, went to the place where they were. I saw some cracks or fractures on the skull bone above the ear, on one side more than on the other. The cracks were sealed up as though the fracture might have done when the bones were green or when flesh was on them. I took a stick & went to digging among the moss & rotten wood near where the bones were and found part of a waistband of a pair of pants, about half the length of waistband I should think. They were buttoned together & a watch pocket in them. The color of the cloth was savvy color. It was said it was a pair of pants that Peavy wore before his death & that once belonged to John Boody's father. It is generally believed in the neighborhood & was at that time that those were the bones of said Peavy & that said Boody killed him. Boody was an intemperate man of violent temper. He is now a Town Pumper in this town. I have always understood that Peavy had a wife living in the State of Maine at the time he disappeared. I have no interest in the claim of said Peavy's widow for a pension. Peavy was said to be a man about sixty years old. He was so lame at the time from having frozen his feet that he could walk but a few rods

and his feet were found up in hay - My father & mother lived in said John Bovey's house at the time Peavey disappeared & I heard my mother say that the last she saw of him was out under an apple tree near the house just before dark the night he disappeared.
Mary Waldron
State of New Hampshire:
Stafford Co., July 14/1862, I certify that the within named Mary Waldron personally appeared before me the subscriber this day & made oath that above affidavit by her subscribed is true. I also certify that the said Mary Waldron is a credible witness. I am a
The State of New-Hampshire.
STRAFFORD, SS.
SUPREME JUDICIAL COURT, Clerk's Office.
I hereby certify that Geo. C. Peavey whose genuine signature is subscribed to the foregoing Affidavit is a JUSTICE OF THE PEACE within and for said County duly commissioned and qualified; that all his acts, as such, are entitled to full faith and credit; and that the aforesaid Court is a Court of Record.
In witness whereof, I have hereto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court this 24 th day of October A. D. 1862
Geo. H. Newbun asst. Clerk of said Court.

and his feet were found up in hayd. My father & mother lived in said John Boody's house at the time Peavy disappeared & I heard my mother say that the last she saw of him was out under an apple tree near the house just before dark the night he disappeared.
Mary Waldron
State of New Hampshire:
Stafford Ls. July 14/1862. I certify that the within named Mary Waldron personally appeared before me the subscriber this day & made oath that above affidavit by her subscribed is true. I also certify that the said Comfort Ladd  Mary Waldron is a credible witness. I am ac- quainted with her character for truth and it is good & I would believe her on oath as soon as sworn person in general
Geo. C. Peavey Justice of the Peace Known throughout the State
Geo. H. Neuber

Proof of marriage of Winthrop Peary and Rachel Decker
See certificate of Town Clerk of Waugh

I John Witham of the town of Starks in the county of Somerset depose and say that I am eighty six years old; that in the year of 1807 or 1808, I think in the summer of 1808. I was present at the wedding of Winthrop Peasey and Rachel Decker that they were married by Thomas McKechnie Esq. and I saw him marry them - The reason why I think it was in the summer of 1808 is from the age of my oldest daughter who was born that year and I know the age of my daughter by my family record -  Attest J. G. Brown                      John Witham
Somerset ss. Sept. 2, 1862. Personally appeared the above named John Witham and made oath that the above affidavit by him subscribed is true, before me - And I certify that the above named John Witham is a credible witness and not interested -
* John G. Brown Justice of the Peace.

Proof of cohabitation of Winthrop and Rachel Peavy

I Morrell Green of Anson in the County of Somerset and State Maine do testify and say that I am fifty three years of age, that from the year 1815 to 1830 I lived in the town of Moscow in the state of Maine, separated only by the Kennebec River from township No 1 Range 2 (now Pleasant Ridge plantation) that I was well acquainted with Winthrop Peavy a Revolutionary pensioner, that I knew of his frequently going to Augusta and receiving his pension, while living in township No 1, that said Winthrop Peavy lived and cohabited with Rachel Frederic, who now makes application for a pension on account of the revolutionary services of said Winthrop Peavy - as man and wife, that said Winthrop Peavy finally left township No 1 and it was said went to New Hampshire where he afterwards died or disappeared. I also testify that I have no interest in the claim of Rachel Frederic - formerly the widow of Winthrop Peavy a revolutionary pensioner - for a pension.
Sept 25 1862
Morrell Green
Somerset ss. Personally appeared before me Morrell Green and made oath that the above affidavit by him signed is true, And I certify that said Morrell Green is a credible witness that I am acquainted with him and his statements may be relied on
Sept 25 1862
A Moore
Justice of the Peace.

I Daniel Rowe of Anson in the county of Somerset and State of Maine do testify that I am forty-seven years of age, that I was born in township No 1 Range 2 (now Pleasant Ridge plantation) that I lived in said plantation until the year 1851, that I was well-acquainted with Winthrop Peavy, of said township, a revolutionary pensioner that I knew of his going to Augusta and receiving his pension frequently while living in said township, that said Winthrop Peavy lived with and cohabited with Rachel Frederic - formerly widow Rachel Peavy - who now applies for a pension on account of the services of said Winthrop Peavy in the revolutionary war - as man and wife, and were so reputed, that she is the widow of the identical Winthrop Peavy who was a revolutionary pensioner, that said Winthrop Peavy left Township No 1 and went to New Hampshire about the year where he afterwards died or disappeared. I also testify that I have no interest in the claim of said Rachel Frederic for a pension - Daniel Rowe Sept 25 1862
Sep 25 Daniel Rowe personally appeared before me a justice of the Peace in and for the County of Somerset, and made oath that the above affidavit by him signed is true. And I certify that said Daniel Rowe is a credible witness that I am acquainted with him and his statement may be relied on. A Moore Jus. of the Peace

State of Maine.
SOMERSET, ss.
I Stephen D. Lindsey, Clerk of the Supreme Judicial Court of the State of Maine for said county of Somerset, do hereby certify that
Esquire, is, and was at the date of his Certificate to the paper hereunto annexed, a Justice of the Peace for the county aforesaid, duly commissioned and qualified, and authorized by law to take acknowledgements of deeds and other instruments in writing, and administer oaths in the county aforesaid, and that his signature to the annexed certificate is genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the Official Seal of said Court this _____ day of _____ Anno Domini, 185____
____ Clerk.

State of Maine.
SOMERSET, ss.
I Stephen D. Lindsey, Clerk of the Supreme Judicial Court of the State of Maine for said county of Somerset, do hereby certify that
Esquire, is, and was at the date of his Certificate to the paper hereunto annexed, a Justice of the Peace for the county aforesaid, duly commissioned and qualified, and authorized by law to take acknowledgements of deeds and other instruments in writing, and administer oaths in the county aforesaid, and that his signature to the annexed certificate is genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the Official Seal of said Court this _____ day of _____ Anno Domini, 185____
____ Clerk.

No 7.128
Rachel Frederick formerly widow of Winthrop Peavy- Somerset County. New Hampshire Maine -
Act 3 d Feb. 1833.
2 d Section -
Allowed at the rate of $96. per ann. as widow of a Private of the Revolution - to begin 24 th March 1862.
C. C. Tucker.
Present.

N. 36.
Rev WIDOW, &c.
File No. 11023
Rachel Fredricks formerly Wife of Winthrop Peary Print Rev War
Act: Feb 3 d  1853
Index:—Vol. a , Page 253
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Brief in the case of Rachel Frederick, formerly widow of Somerset County and State of Maine { Winthrop Peary. act 3 d Feb. 1853 { Private Rev. War. 2 d Section.
Claim, ("original," or "for increase.")
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
John Winthrop Peary was a pensioner under at the rate of $96 per ann. Act of 18 th March 1818, and vouchers in the 3 d Auditor's Office show, that last payment was made of his pension on 4 th March 1827.
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Declaration of the widow before a court judge of the Probate Court of Somerset Co. and power of attorney properly executed & authenticated.
Declarant avers, that she was married to John Winthrop Peary in the year 1808. and that her husband had been a revolutionary soldier, and was, subsequently, a pensioner. That after his death she again married twice, and her
Name and residence of Agent
Last husband Joseph Frederick died Examining Clerk. on the 24 th of March 1862. since which time she has

remained a widow.
John Witham of Stark, swears, that he knew Winthrop Peary and was present at his marriage with Rachel Decker, (Applicant,) in the year 1808. Certificate of the Town Clerk of Stark, that the records of marriages do not extend back so far as the year 1808. and that there is no record of the marriage of the parties on his files.
Two credible witnesses, (besides John Witham) swear to their acquaintance with Winthrop Peary the revolutionary pensioner & his wife Rachael, and that they sustained the relation of husband & wife.
In his declaration under act of May 1820. Winthrop Peary swears that he had a wife, named Rachel, aged thirty five years. (which corresponds to her age now, as set forth in her declaration) and one son aged twelve years.
Record evidence of the date of her last husband's death. viz. 24 th March 1862.
Allowed at the rate of $96. per annum to begin on the 24 th day of March 1862.
Applicant's Residence } Anson. Maine. }
L. M. Drury. Examining Clerk
Name & Residence of Agent. } C. C. Tucker } Present. }
Ex c L. M. D.