Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 21,959, for Daniel Philbrick, New Hampshire

SERVICE
NUMBER
N.H.
Philbrick, Daniel Philbricks
N. 21,959
Ruth
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10.092.
New Hampshire
Daniel Philbrick
of Exeter in the State of N H who was a Private in the company commanded by Captain  of the  commanded by Col Poon in the N H line for 11 May 18 Days
Inscribed on the Roll of N H at the rate of 38 Dollars 66 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 19 th day of Mar 1833 and Sept  Simona Carroll  Petty  wife
Arrears to the 4th of Apr 1833 $77.32 Pemi-ant. allowance ending 24 Sept " 19.83 $97.15
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by J H  McBlain Clerk, Book 80 , Vol. 120 Page 110 .

1727.
Mrs. Hampshire Concord Ruth Philbrick widow of Daniel Philbrick N.H.
who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Gravote
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 38 Dollars 66
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 2 d day of Sept. 1848. and sent to
J. C. Badger Concord N.H.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 118 Vol. 1,
Reported

8076
Paul Philbrick of New Hampshire Pwats 11 Mch. & 18 May ad
$38.66-
Arlona. Carroler Pittsfield N H

by  BRIEF in the case of  Paul Philbrick of Epsom  of Merrimack in the State of  New Hampshire  (Act 7th June, 1832.)
 1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? Court  2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?  3. How old is he? 78.  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. As a Gen.     Apl 20 In 17 75 March till 1st Jany 1776 Pri Capt Smith for Poor   1777 3 Mths 8 O. Supt av. Col Drake   in Role of service  
 5. In what battles was he engaged? Saratoga.  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service?  7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditionary evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? 
8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? Traditionary  Defective  Residence when he entered the service not given
I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
J. M. [Signature] Examining Clerk.  Ag 23. 1833

I Edmund Rand of Deerfield in the county of Rockingham and State of New Hampshire do hereby certify that I have the records of said town in custody, that I have examined said records, and find recorded the following marriages, (to wit:)
"A Record of Marriages by the Rev. Timothy Upham of Deerfield "Daniel Philbrick to Ruth Morrill"
I hereby certify that the above is a true copy of the record, with the exception of the date, which is expressed on the record in fair, legible figures, as follows: "Feby 11: 1779."
Edmund Rand.
I Edmund Rand, above named, depose and say that I hold the office of Town Clerk in the town of Deerfield, in the county of Rockingham, and State of New Hampshire, and that the above is a true extract from the Records of the town of Deerfield with the exception above named, as certified by me.
Edmund Rand, Clerk of the town of Deerfield, Sworn before me,
Andrew Page Justice Peace
August 10 One thousand eight hundred and thirty eight. State of New Hampshire Rockingham ss. I John Kelly Register of the Court of Probate for said County do hereby certify that Andrew Page Esquire is a justice of the Peace for said County and that

The foregoing signature purporting to be his is in my belief genuine and in his own proper hand writing In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of the Court of Probate for said County this twenty first day of August A D 1830
John Kelly Registrar of Probate

Ruth Gillich
11.54
Wid of Daniel Hamp
Ad 7 July 1838
Mar c 1779 decd 1835
Allan $38.11 per
ann
W. West Concord

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress of the 7 th July 1838, entitled "an act granting half pay and pensions to Centans widows,"
State of New Hampshire Munimack } ss.
On this twenty eighth day of August, 1838. Personally appeared before the Judge of the Court of Probate in and for the County of Merrimack and State of said, Beth Philbrick , a resident of Epsom in the County and State of said. Aged 81 years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth, on her oath, make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made in the act of Congress passed, July 7 th 1838. entitled, "An Act granting half pay and Pensions to Centans Widows,"
That she is the Widow of Daniel Philbrick who was a private in the army of the Revolution. That according to her best knowledge and belief, he served more than Eleven Months in the service of the United States, in the New Hampshire Continental line,
That he was a Pensioner under the act of Congress of 7 th June 1832. on the New Hampshire aging at the rate of 38.66 per gem, (pension under the head of Merrimack County)
She further declares she was married to the said Daniel Philbrick at Danfield on the Eleventh day of February Anno Domini 1779. as will more fully appear by proof hereto annexed.
That her husband the aforesaid Daniel Philbrick - Died - at Epsom on the 18 th day of April 1835, as will appear by proof hereto annexed.
That she was not married to him (her aforesaid husband,) prior to his leaving the service but the marriage took place previous to the first day of January Seventeen hundred and ninety four, viz. at the time above stated,
She further declares she was never afterwards married and still remains a widow.
W. H. Williams Notary
Beth Philbrick

for gem, (present under the head of Merrimack County)
She further declares she was married to the said DANIEL PHILBRICK of Danfield on the Eleventh day of February Anno Domini 1779. — as will more fully appear by proof hereto annexed.
That her husband the aforesaid DANIEL PHILBRICK — DILL — of Epsom in the 18 th day of April 1835, as will appear by proof hereto annexed.
That she was not married to him (her aforesaid husband) prior to his leaving the service but the marriage took place previous to the first day of January Seventeen hundred and ninety four, viz. of the time above stated.
She further declares she was never otherwise married and still remains a widow.
Witn. William Ward
Ruth Philbrick
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written.
Before me Horace Chase Judge of Probate
State of New Hampshire Secretary of State's Office
I certify that the above named Horace Chase is the Judge of the Court of Probate in and for the county of Merrimack and D. H. Collins is a Justice of the Peace in and for the county of Merrimack and their signatures, as such, are genuine.
In testimony whereof I have this sixth day of September Anno Domini 1838. caused the seal of the State to be hereunto affixed.
Jno. Whipple Deputy Secy

Daniel Philbrick
No 8076.

DECLARATION.
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress, passed June 7, 1832. United States District Court State of New-Hampshire, } ss. Daniel Philbrick County of Merrimack
On this twenty eighth day of August 1832, personally appeared in open Court before the Judge of the District Court U.S. for N.H. District , now sitting, Daniel Philbrick a resident of Epsom in the County of Merrimack and State of N. H. aged 78 years, 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—
The said Daniel Philbrick deposeth and saith that he entered the service the 20th day of April 1775 and served until the first day of January 1776 in Col. Wood's Regiment and Capt. Mose Sewell's Company. He further deposeth that he again entered the service as an orderly Sargent in 1777 and served three months in Col. Dickey's Regiment and Capt. Mose Sewell's Company - and was present and assisted in the capture of General Burgoyne.
Daniel Philbrick
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present, and declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of the Agency of any State.
Sworn to and subscribed, the day of  January 1832  Daniel Philbrick year aforesaid Charles W. Cutter We, Thomas R. Swett residing in Pittsfield and Daniel Swett  Daniel Philbrick residing in Gilmanton hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with Daniel Philbrick , who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be 78 years of age; that he is reputed and believed, in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn and subscribed the Thos R Swett day of year aforesaid Charles W. Cutter Clerk  Daniel Swett And the said Court 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 Court certifies, that it appears to them that Thomas R. Swett who has signed the preceding certificate, is resident in the town of Pittsfield and that Daniel Swett , who has also signed the same is a resident in the town of Gilmanton and are credible persons, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I, Charles W. Cutter Clerk of the District Court U.S. for N.H. District do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of Daniel Philbrick for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court, this 28th day of August A.D. 1832 Charles W. Cutter Clerk

O. W. & N. Division.
F.S.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
Bureau of Pensions,
Washington, D. C., September 27, 1894.
Sir:-
In reply to your request for a statement of the military history of Daniel Philbrick, or Philbrook a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau.
DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE. CAPTAIN. COLONEL. April, 1775 8 mo. Private Moses Leavitt Poor N. H. ----- 1777 3 mo. Sergt. " " Drake "
Battles engaged in, Burgoyne's surrender.
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Town not stated.
Date of application for pension, August 28, 1852.
Residence at date of application, Epsom, N. H.
Age at date of application, 78 years.
Remarks: He married Ruth Morrill Feb. 11, 1779, and died April 18, 1855.
Mr. C. F. B. Philbrook,
Boston, Mass.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.
not used

WIDOW, &c.
File No. 21.959 Ruth Philbricks wife of Daniel Philbricks Priv Rev. War
Act: Feb 2 d  1/48
Index:—Vol. 16 , Page 129
[Arrangement of 1870.]

N. Hampshire - 1,113
Reut Philbrick
widow of Daniel Philbrick, dec.
who was a pensioner under the Act of 7 th June '32
and who died on the 18 th Ap l 1835.
of Manchester in the State of N. H.
who was a P er in the Comp y commanded
by Captain  of the Reg t commanded
by P er - in the N. H.
line for 11 mos 18 34
Inscribed on the Roll of Concord
at the rate of 38 Dollars 66 Cents per annum.
to commence on the 4 th day of March, 1836
Certificate of Pension issued the 23 rd day of Nov r
38, and same to be paid
Concord N. H.
Arrears to the 4 th of Sept - $ 96.68
Semi-annual allowance ending 19.33
$ 115.98
{ Act July 7, } 1838.
Recorded by R. Burdick Clerk, Book A Vol. 1 - Page 20.

3712
New Hampshire Concord
Suppl
Hulda Philbrick widow of Daniel Philbrick who was a Private in the Revolution
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 38 Dollars 66 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 12th day of Oct. 1843 and sent to
M. P. Gray Epsom, N. H.
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book A Vol. 1 Page 20.

FILE
W.W.
24
no Cole
L. Edwards Esq Commr of Pensions
Washington D.C.

F. S. fr Department of the Interior, BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
Washington, D. C., Aug. 23, 18 94 .
Respectfully returned to
Mr. C. F. B. Philbrook,
Boston, Mass.
For purposes of identification please fill out the enclosed blanks as fully as possible and return them to this Bureau.
Wm Lochren
Commissioner.

State of New Hampshire Merrimack
ss. Francis Sock. a resident
of Epsom in the County and State of said. Aged 47 years —
I testify and say that I have been well acquainted with Daniel Pillsbury late of Epsom, in the County and State of said, a Revolutionary Pensioner,
and knows that he died on the 18 th day of April 1835, and saw him often death — Merrimack ss. } Francis Sock August 28 th 1838. Sworn to and subscribed
Before me
D. H. Collins, Justice Peace
I certify that the above named Francis Sock is a credible person whose statements are entitled to full credit.
D. H. Collins.

Ruth Phillisch

STATE OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE,
1 Francis Lock } for November 2 nd 1838 , a resident of Epsom,
in the County and State aforesaid, of lawful age, testify that I have known and been acquainted with Ruth Philbrick , a resident of Epsom, in the County and State aforesaid, and Daniel Philbrick , her husband, for many years past, and know that the above named Ruth Philbrick has never married since the death of her above named husband, and still remains a widow.
Sworn and subscribed to, the day and year above mentioned, before me,
Levi Davis } Justice Peace.
I CERTIFY that the above named Francis Lock is a creditable person, whose statements are entitled to full credit.
Levi Davis Justice Peace.

J. S. Edwards Esq.
Commissioner of Pensions Washington City

Epsom N.H. Sep r 4. 1843
Sir
I enclose two Declarations of widows of revolutionary soldiers, Phoebe Prescott & Ruth Philbrick, who were pensioners under the act of 1838, to enable them to claim the additional pension for one year, granted by the act of March 1843. I have endeavoured to follow the directions as given by you and hope they will be found to be regular. If correct I will thank you to forward the certificates when ready to me.
Yours respectfully Moses P. Gray
L. L. Edwards Esq.

8076
Paul Philbrick
of
New Hampshire

BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims , of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of Paul Philbrick 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? 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 ?
no
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 ?
no
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?
Has the official character and signature of the magistrate been certified by the proper officer under his seal of office?
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 ?
XVI. ‡ Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct ?
yes
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 official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
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.

Concord Aug. 24 th 1848
Sir
I herewith send you 21 Declarations of Widows, under the Act of Feb. 2 d 1848 for pensions Soon as examined and approved, you will please forward the certificates to me
I am very respectfully
Your Obedt Servant J. A. Bangs
J. L. Edwards Com ee of Pensions

Payments to be made at Portsmouth N H by The Pres d B d Bank Agent for paying Pension- ers, in the Agency of N H
Col. John West
1814
Recorded in the Pension Of- fice, in Book E, Vol. 2 nd Page 140 by J. H. Blair Clerk.
38.66 Pension

WAR DEPARTMENT.
Revolutionary Claim.
I certify that, in conformity with the law of the United States of the 7th June, 1832, Daniel Philbrick of the State of New Hampshire who was a Private in the Army of the Revolution.
is entitled to receive Thirty Eight dollars and Sixty Six cents per annum, during his natural life, commencing on the 4th of March, 1831; and payable semi-annually on the 4th of March, and 4th of September, in every year.
Given at the War Office of the United States, this Nineteenth day of March one thousand
Examined and } Countersigned. }
J. L. Edwar
Commissioner of Pen.

3480
Ruth Philbrick's
Declaration
$38:66 per an
M. P. Gray Epsom N. H.

State of New-Hampshire.
Office of Secretary of State.
I, Thomas P. Dreadwell Secretary of the State aforesaid, do hereby certify that Joseph J. Mores — is an acting Justice of the Peace, in and for the County of Merrimack duly Commissioned and qualified; that his Commission was dated on the seventeenth day of Jan'y — 1842 and will expire on the seventeenth day of Jan'y — 1847 and that his signature to the annexed instrument is genuine.
Given under my hand and the Seal of said State this second day of
Sept r — 1843
Thomas P. Dreadwell Secretary of State.

State of New Hampshire
Merimack ss.
On this second day of September, A. D. 1843, Personally appeared before me Joseph J. Moses Esq. one of the Justices of the Peace for the County of Merimack aforesaid Ruth Philbrick a residence of Epsom in the said County of Merimack, aged eighty six years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed on the 3 rd of March 1843, granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary war -
That she is the widow of Daniel Philbrick deceased, who was a private in the Army of the revolution, and that she received a pension at the rate of thirty eight dollars and sixty six cents under the act of July 9 th 1838 - She further declares that she is still a widow -
Daniel Philbrick
Ruth X Philbrick mark
Sworn and subscribed to this second day of September A. D. 1843 -
Before me Joseph J. Moses Justice of Peace
Epsom Sep r 2. 1843 -
I hereby certify that I am personally acquainted with the above named Ruth Philbrick, and that I am fully satisfied of the truth of the above declaration
Joseph J. Moses Justice of Peace

R.D. aa 37/2
Admitted
J. C. Badger Concord N.H.

DECLARATION
In order to obtain the benefits of the Act of Congress of 2d February, 1848, entitled "An Act making further provision for surviving Widows and Soldiers of the Revolution."
STATE OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE. }
County of Merrimack ss. }
ON THIS sixth day of July (sixth) 1848 personally appeared before the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, Ruth Philbrick resident of Epsom in the County of Merrimack aged ninety one years, who, being first duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the Act of Congress, passed on the 2d February, 1848, granting pensions to Widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War: That she is the Widow of Daniel Philbrick who was a
private in the Army of the Revolution, and that she was a pensioner and received a pension under the Act of 17th June 1844, at the rate of $38.66 per annum
She further declares that she is still a widow. Witness Joseph J. Moses Samuel B. Sock
her Ruth Philbrick Mark
Sworn and subscribed on the day and year above written—Before
Joseph J. Moses Justice of the Peace.
I FURTHER CERTIFY, That the above Declarant is personally known to me.
Joseph J. Moses Justice of the Peace.
State of New-Hampshire.
Merrimack COUNTY, ss.
I, Nathaniel B. Baku Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas, of the County and State aforesaid, do hereby certify that Joseph J. Moses is a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, duly commissioned and qualified; that his commission was dated on the fifth day of January 1847 and will expire on the fifth day of January 1852 and that his signature above written is genuine. according to the best of my belief & opinion
Given under my hand, and the seal of said Court, this 23d day of August 1848
N B Baku CLERK.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, BUREAU OF PENSIONS, WASHINGTON, D. C.,
27
In reply to your request for a statement of the military history of Daniel Philbrick or Philbrook a soldier of the Revolutionary war, you will please find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Apr 1775 8 mos Priv Moses Leavitt Poor NH   1 - 1777 3 mos Sgt " " Drake "  
Battles engaged in, Burgoyne's surrender. Residence of soldier at enlistment Concord not stated. Date of application for pension, Aug 28 1832 Residence at date of application, Epsom NH Age at date of application, 78 yrs
Remarks: Married Ruth Morrill Feb 11 1779 and died April 18 1835. Very respectfully,
Mr. C. F. B. Philbrook
Commissioner.
Boston Mass.