Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 13817, for John Pierce, Massachusetts

SERVICE
NUMBER
Mass.
Pierce, John or Peirce, Elizabeth
No. 13817.
CONTENTS

11.597
Massachusetts widow of Elizabeth Pierce acco. who died on the John of _____ in the State of Massa who was a private in the _____ commanded by Captain _____ of the _____ commanded by _____ in the Revolution was for 6 mos 8 days
Inscribed on the Roll of Boston at the rate of 20 Dollars 36 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 4 th day of January 1834 and sent to Alma C Tucker Arrears to the 4th of Semi-annual allowance ending Present
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act July 7, 1838. }
Recorded by H. H. Weightman Clerk. Book 1 Vol. 1 Page 75

1630
Elizabeth Pierce widow of John Massachusetts.
on roll for 9/11/1850 t. 19 Oct 1750 = 5m 11
Y

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of July 7th 1838, entitled "An Act granting half pay and pensions to certain Widows" —
State of Massachusetts Essex ss. — On this Seventh day of August, in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and thirty eight before the Honorable Daniel A. White , Judge of Probate for the county of Essex, as follows:
Personally appeared Elizabeth Peirce, of Newbury, resident in the County and State aforesaid, aged Seventy Eight years, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on her oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the Act of Congress passed July 7th 1838, entitled "An Act granting half pay and pensions to certain Widows" — That she is widow of John Peirce late of said Newbury, deceased, who was a private and served in the Army of the United States, in the war of the revolution, as she has always understood and fully believes the full term of Nine months. She first enlisted in the year one thousand seven hundred and seventy nine, in a company of Artillery commanded by Captain Dearing under Col: Dain General Hovey Commander in which he served three months. Afterwards enlisted in the year one thousand seven hundred and eighty, in a company commanded by Captain Storer Colonel Michael Jackson Regiment, General Learmards Brigade, in which he served a further term of six months and was then discharged.
The said Elizabeth Peirce doth further, on her said oath declare, that she was lawfully married to the said John Peirce, at said Newbury, on the nineteenth day of March one thousand seven hundred and eighty three, by the Rev. Oliver Noble.
That her said husband, the said John Peirce, died at said Newbury on the twenty fifth day of November, one thousand eight hundred and thirty one.
That she was not married to him prior to his leaving the said service, but the marriage took place previous to the first of January Seventeen hundred and ninety four to wit, at the time she has above stated, which will appear by the papers annexed.
Sworn and subscribed the day month and year aforesaid.
Elizabeth Peirce mark W. H. Coughlin
Daniel A. White Judge of Probate

I - Ebenezer Whitmore, of Newbury, in the county of Essex, and Commonwealth of Mass- -achusetts aged Seventy eight years - on oath do testify and declare, that I have been always well acquainted with John Pierce, when was formerly of said Newbury, even deceased; I do Elizabeth, since his widow; always having lived in the immediate neighbourhood with then; I do know, that the said John Pierce died at said Newbury, on the Twenty fifth day of November, one thousand Eight hundred and thirty one; and that the said Elizabeth Pierce, is at this time remaining the widow of the said John Pierce, and has not intermar- ried since the decease of the said John Pierce. Newbury September 4th 1838. Ebenezer Whitmore
I Jeremiah Waterhouse, of Newbury aforesaid, aged fifty six years, on oath do declare, that the above named John Pierce died at said Newbury, on the Twenty fifth day of November, one thousand Eight hundred and thirty one, and that the above named Elizabeth Pierce, is the widow of said John Pierce deceased (and is remaining in said Newbury, remaining his widow, and has not intermarried since his decease; I think always lived in the immediate neighbourhood with the said John Pierce, and with Elizabeth since his widow; always knew them both personally. Newbury Sept. September 4th. 1838 Jeremiah Waterhouse
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Essex ss. Newburyport September 4th 1838. Then personally came the above named Ebenezer Whitmore and Jeremiah Waterhouse, who are both personally known to me, and severally made oath, in due form of law, to the truth of the above written Affidavits, by them respectively subscribed in my presence. I do further certify that the said Ebenezer Whitmore and Jeremiah Waterhouse respectable Citizens of said Newbury, and that full reliance may be placed on their testimony. W. W. Crain, Justice of the Peace

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
I hereby certify that John Peirce and Elizabeth Pillsbury both of Newbury were married on the nineteenth day of March one thousand seven hundred and eighty three, by the Rev d Oliver Noble as appears by the record of Marriages in my Office.
Newbury July 28, 1838.
Attest, Ezra Hale Town Clerk.
I Ezra Hale above named, on oath do testify and declare, that the above is a true extract from the records of said Town of Newbury, that I hold the office of Clerk of said Town; that in the said records, now in my possession, the date is expressed in fair legible figures thus March 19, 1783.
Sworn and subscribed
the day, month and year above mentioned
before me W. W. Oakes Justice of the Peace
Ezra Hale

Mark W. ... at ...

John Seine a fair Northman in the 8 th M th Regt. is this day Disch d the service
The following Commsary will furnish him with provision his way home
Gubernatorial hand at that point of the 25 th 1878 James Keith, M aj . Comd 1 st Massachusetts Regt

137 Olgood

State of Massachusetts. Essex County.
fs.
It is hereby certified that satisfactory evidence has been exhibited before the Police Court of Nantucket in the District of Midship in and for the County and State above named, by the testimony of Mary Ann Fowler a resident of Nantucket and Mary Ann Waite a resident of Nantucket that Elizabeth Peirce widow of John Peirce was an applicant for a Pension by reason of the services of her husband in the War of the Revolution, that she died on the twenty seventh (27 th ) day of February in the year one thousand eight hundred and forty four. (A.D. 1844.) leaving but one child, whose name is Elizabeth Peirce and who is now living. —
In testimony whereof I have hereunto signed my name and affixed my official seal this 20 th day of June 1853. — S.W. Morton

Act of July 7. 1838.
Claim of Elizabeth Pierce (dec.) widow of John Pierce. (Map.) =
Power of Attorney.
To examine Claim.
✓
20.35
Chas. Lucher. Atty. Present.

State of Massachusetts { County of Essex }
Be it known that on the fifteenth day of January A.D. 1853 before me the undersigned a justice of the Peace in and for the County and State aforesaid and also a Notary Public for said County. Elizabeth Pierce resident of Newburyport in said County and made oath according to law that she is a daughter of Elizabeth Pierce who was the widow of John Pierce who was a soldier in the war of the Revolution and who has heretofore made application for the benefit of the pension act of July 7. 1838.
That she is directly interested as a claimant in said pension and makes this affidavit to be filed with such additional evidence or arguments as my agent may use in prosecuting said claim.
Countermanding and revoking all powers of Attorney and authority heretofore given, I hereby constitute and appoint Charles C. Tucker of Washington City my true and lawful attorney to prosecute the claim of Elizabeth Pierce for any amount of Revolutionary Pension or increase of pension that may be due and I hereby authorize my said Attorney to examine all papers or documents in relation to said claim on file in the Department at Washington City or elsewhere, to file additional evidence or arguments and to receive for my exclusive benefit the certificate which may be issued for said claim which certificate I wish made payable at Washington City. In default, to appoint one or more substitutes under him for the purposes herein expressed and to do all things I might or could do were I personally present. Hereby ratifying and confirming all that my said Atty and agent shall lawfully do in the premises.
Elizabeth Pierce x
Sworn to subscribed and acknowledged before me this day and year above written and I hereby certify that I believe the said Elizabeth Pierce to be directly interested in said claim as set forth and to be the identical party therein alleged.
John Cook Notary Public Justice of the Peace

33,194 Massachusetts John Pierce decd. of _____ in the State of Massa , who was a Pirate in the _____ commanded by Captain _____ of the _____ commanded by _____ in the Revolution for 6 mos 5 days
Inscribed on the Roll of Boston at the rate of 20 Dollars 36 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831. 31  Aug 25 th November 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 4 th day of Jany 1852 and sent to Charles C. Tucker
Arrears to the 4th of
Semi-annual allowance ending
Present
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. } Recorded by H. R. Weightman Clerk, Book C. Vol. L Page 67

Elizabeth Pierce Massachusetts No 1630
Suspended
for let 29 Nov 35 W. Mount.
Cha. C. Tucker June 13/53 same June 27/53 C.C. Tucker 3 Sept. 1853
Adm
Act July 7 1838

Feb. 19. 1853
Add. evi: in case of Elizabeth Pierce widow of John.
Chas. C. Tucker
Res.
Dear James C. Heath, Commissioner of Pensions.

WIDOW, &c.  our
File No. 13817
Elizabeth Pierce Widow of John Pierce Brig Genl. War
Act: Mar. 3 d 1843
Index:—Vol. M , Page 131
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Elizabeth Peirce Died 27 Feb 1844 left Elizabeth Peirce

Washington D.C. June 24. 1853.
Hon. Loren P. Waldo. Commissioner of Pensions.
Sir.
Enclosed
Please find Certificate of Court for the claim of Elizabeth Peice. Act of July 7. 1838. as required by letter from your office dated June 13. 1853. —
Very respectfully.
Your obt Servt.
Chas. B. Tucker.
6 En.

Washington D.C. March 17. 1853.
Hon. James E. Heath. Commissioner of Pensions. Sir.
I send herewith a certificate of proof of heirship for the Claim of Elizabeth Pearce (dec.) for Revolutionary Pension under the Act of July 7. 1838 and subsequent acts. A Power of Atty from the Claimant was forwarded to your Office on the 18 th of February last. -
Very Respectfully Your obt Servt.
Chas. L. Tucker.

Elizabeth Penn
Aug 20 88
Report - to
Mr. Tucker
Present

Washington D.C. July 6. 1853.
Hon Loren P. Waldo. Commissioner of Pensions.
Sir.
I send herewith a certificate of proof of heirship for the claim under the Act of July 7. 1838 of Elizabeth Peirce, being such as is stated is necessary in the letter from your office dated June 27. 1853.
Very respectfully, Your obt Servt.
Chas. B. Tucker.
En.)

Newburyport September 12th 1830.
L. G. Edmonds Esquire Commissioner of Pensions
Sir,
I have been requested by Mrs. Elizabeth Leire, widow of John Leire, who was a revolutionary pensioner of the United States, deceased, to forward you herewith, her application for the benefit of the Act of June 7th 1830, and I do hereby respectfully in her behalf request, that if the evidence of his service is deemed satisfactory, a certificate may be issued to her, in such amount, as you shall consider her entitled to receive under the said Act.
With great respect
Your most Ob't Servt
W. H. O'Callaghan

John Pierce deceased. Mass.
Admitted.
Act 7 th June 1832.
6 mos. 5 days private at $20.36 from 4 th March 1831 to 25 th Novr 1831 when he died.
Elizabeth Pierce deceased widow of John. Mass. —
Admitted.
Act 7 th July 1838.
6 mos. 5 days private at $20.36 per annum from 4 th March 1836 to 27 th Feby. 1844 (when she died), excepting two years.
Pay.
Elizabeth Pierce only surviving child. —
Certificates to,
Chas. C. Tucker Esq. Washington. D.C.

Washington D.C. Feb 10. 1853.
Hon James E. Heath. Commisioner of Pensions. Sir.
I send herewith additional evidence in support of the Pension Claim of Elizabeth Peirce widow of John Peirce under the Act of July 7. 1838.
The Claim was filed soon after the passage of the Act of 1838. and the Agent was informed that the rolls showed a service of but 5 months and 11 days.
I now enclose a certificate from the Secretary of War showing that the service performed by the soldier including travel, amounted to six months and five days. sufficient to bring the Claim within the provisions of the Pension Laws.
It is believed that there is on file a certificate of the Soldier's discharge dated Dec 19. 1780. This date is evidently incorrect, as the returns in the Secretary Office, place the date at the 20 th and unless the latter date is correct the time of service including travel will not amount to the time stated, 6 months and 5 days.
A Power of Atty authorizing me to attend to the Claim, and a certificate showing the date of the Claimant's death has been filed. Very Respectfully, Chas. L. Tucker. —

State of Massachusetts { Essex County } S.S.
We Mary Ann Fowler and Mary Ann Wait both of Newburyport in the State of Massachusetts do on our oaths testify and declare that we well know that Elizabeth Peirce widow of John Peirce of Newbury (now Newburyport) formerly was an applicant for a pension by reason of the services of her husband in the war of the Revolution. We further know that she died on the twenty seventh (27 th ) day of February in the year one thousand eight hundred and forty four (AD 1844) leaving but one child whose name is Elizabeth Peirce and who is now living.
* Signa Mrs Mary A Wait Mrs Mary A Fowler
Essex S.S. Subscribed and sworn to before me a justice of the Police Court for Newburyport in said County. S.W. Marston Jan 20. 1853.
I hereby certify that Stephen W. Marston the above named, is a Justice of the Police Court of Newburyport in Essex County Essex Jan 20. 1853 Witness thereto the seal of said Court and my hand S.W. Marston - clerk

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, Boston;
February 15 1853.
Sir:
I have the honor to enclose the certificate of the office in the case of John Pierce.
The rolls of service subsequent to 1780 in this office are very imperfect and no roll of Col. Jackson's Regt. is on file which gives proof of the service of the above soldier. I have however no doubt that the one mentioned in the certificate is your man. Amesbury is but just across the river from Newburyport, and you will observe the certificate says he served (with others) as a part of the quota of Amesbury, which by no means necessitates the inference that he resided in that town. On the descriptive list he would of course appear as from the town for which he served. You remark he can be traced at Washington "from July 9. to Dec. 19. 1780. 5 mos. + 11 days." Now you will observe that the first of these dates is the same with that of his arrival at Springfield given in the certificate, when the regular enrollment would naturally commence, as that was the place of rendezvous and the scattered companies coming in from all parts of the State could of course not be recognized till they ar-

lived. But the roll of the men (16 in number) returned by the selectmen, gives the whole time from enlistment at home to the discharge at West Point + for travel home.
The age of the Soldier given in the certificate may prove an important point of evidence.
I am, Sir,
Very respectfully
Your Ott. Servt.
Geo. Leon Wacker.
Pension Clerk for the Secretary
P.S. No evidence under hearing appears.
Col. B. F. Osgood. Esq. Salem, Mass.

Brief in the case of Elizabeth Pierce dec? widow of John. Essex — County and State of Massachusetts. act of the July 1838.
Claim, (“original,” or “for increase.”)
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditionary, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance. John served as a private six months and five days in the year 1780. — proved by his discharge, and Certificate of service. State of Mass. and Army Rolls. John & Elizabeth married 19 th March 1783 — proved by Town Record of Newbury. John died 28 th Nov r 1831 — proved by J. W. Cheney, E. Whitmore. Elizabeth died 27 th Feby. 1844 — proved by Moses Fowler, Mary A. Weeks and Elizabeth B. Hale. — Elizabeth Pierce only surviving child — proved by Mary A. Weeks and Mary A. Fowler.
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Charles H. Rhetts.
Name and residence of Agent
C. C. Tucker Esq. Washington. D.C.
Examining Clerk.

No 38,682
John Pierce decd, Massa
7 th June 1832

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, Boston :
February 14. 1853.
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 John Pierce is borne on a return by the Selectmen, of the men who served as part of the quota of Amherbury in 1780. Marched from home July 3 discharged at West Point Dec. 26. 6 mos. 5 days including travel: And on descriptive list of 6 mos. men in 1780; arrived at Springfield July 9. 17 years, 5 ft. 7 dark. Amherbury.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto affixed the Seal of the Commonwealth, the date above written.
E. M. Wright Secretary of the Commonwealth.

To the Hon Secretary of State of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Represents Elizabeth Pierce of Newburyport Essex County that she is a legal heir of John Pierce who was a soldier in the Rev- olutionary War: that said John Pierce served in the year 1779 in Capt Dearnings Co of Artillery Col Davis Regt under Gen Knox and six months in 1780 in Capt Storer's Co Col Jacksons Regt - She prays therefore that a certificate may be to her issued of the ser- vice of said Pierce as found on the Mass Rolls - especially of the service in said Dearnings Co of Artillery
Elizabeth Pierce x
Subscribed and sworn to before me this Seventh day of February AD 1853.
John Cook Jus Peace
Please send the certificate to I B H Osgood Salem Mass

Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Essex County.
We James W. Cheney and Elizabeth B. Hale of Newburyport in the County of Essex having been duly sworn, depose and say that we well knew Elizabeth Pierce widow of John Pierce late of Newbury in state aforesaid, and who was an applicant for a pension by reason of the services of the said John in the war of the Revolution, that we knew her for more than twenty years before her death which occurred at Newburyport about nine years ago on or about the twenty seventh day of February A D eighteen hundred and forty four leaving only one surviving child: - that we know that she died at that time or about that time because. We were both present at her funeral in Ashland Street, then in Newbury, now Newburyport
that we have known Elizabeth Pierce the daughter of the aforesaid John and Elizabeth for more than twenty years: that we know that she is the only surviving child of the deceased and we swear that we are disinterested
James W. Cheney. *
Signature *
Elizabeth B. Hale.

State of Massachusetts. County of Essex. SS.
It is hereby certified that satisfactory evidence has been exhibited before the subscriber Justice of the Police Court for the district of Newburyport in said County that by the affidavits of James W. Cheney & Elizabeth B. Hale of Newburyport of said County and State who are personally known to me, who are entitled to credit and who swear that they are disinterested and have no pecuniary interest in the result of any application of any of the aftermentioned persons for a pension, that Elizabeth Pierce was an applicant for a pension by reason of the services of her husband John Pierce in the war of the Revolution; that she died on twenty seventh day of February A.D. (1844) eighteen hundred and forty four and that Elizabeth Pierce who has applied for arrears of pension due her mother Elizabeth Pierce aforesaid, is the only surviving child of the deceased Elizabeth Pierce.
And I further certify that I am in no way interested in this claim or concerned in its prosecution. and that the affidavit written on the first page of this sheet was subscribed and sworn to before me this first day of July A.D. 1853.
Stephen W. Mountain
Justice of Police Court of Newburyport
I hereby certify that Stephen W. Mountain is Judge of the Police Court for the district of Newburyport, and that his signature above written is genuine. Witness thereto the seal of said Court and my hand. S. W. Mountain
clerk.

Oct. 10, 1853.
ADD d - of in care of Phoebe beth Pierce, and, widow of John.
Mr A.C.
Chas. C. Tucker, Present.

Washington D.C. Oct 10. 1853.
Hon. Loren P. Waldo. Commissioner of Pensions. Sir,
I send herewith additional evidence for the claim of Eliz. Peice (asc.) for a Pension under the Act of July 7. 1838. also a certificate in reference to the signatures to a previous affidavit. as required by the letter from your office dated Sept 3. 1853.
There are now on file affidavits that Mrs Peice died Feb 27. 1844. leaving but one child. from Mary A. Fowler. Mary A. Waite. James W. Cheney and Eliz b B. Hale. The two last. and I believe the two others also. state that their knowledge is derived from personal acquaintance . In the enclosed affidavits the witnesses state explicitly why they can fix the precise date of the death. - These will I presume remove all objections to the claim. -
The claim having been long delayed I would respectfully ask that it be taken up and disposed of at the earliest day possible.
Very respectfully Your obt Servt
Chas. L. Tucker.
En./

9409  Massachusetts Elizabeth Pierce, decd, widow of John Pierce who was a Private in the Revolution
New Notification sent to Pension Agent Jan'y 27, 1854 - correcting former one
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 20 Dollars 36 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843. & 1849 24th February 1844 Certificate of Pension issued the 4th day of Jan'y 54 and sent to
Olias C. Tucker Present
[Acts of March 3, 1843, & June 17, 1844.]
Recorded in Book A Vol. 2. Page 36

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
COUNTY OF ESSEX, ss. PROBATE OFFICE.
I Nathaniel Lord junior, register of probate for said county, hereby certify, that
the honorable Daniel A. White, before whom the declaration hereto annexed of Elizabeth Poirce purports to have been taken, is the judge of probate for said county; and that his name, subscribed to the certificate thereon, is his genuine signature; - and that William Woart esquire, before whom the several affidavits hereto annexed of Ebenezer Whitmore, Jeremiah Waterhouse (and) Ezra Hale purport to have been taken, is a justice of the peace for said county; and that his name, subscribed to the certificate on each, is his genuine signature.
as appears by the records in said office.
Given under my hand and seal of office, this seventh day of September, A. D. 1838.
Nath l Lord jr.

Died 27 Feby 1844.

I, Moses Fowler, of Newburyport, in the county of Essex and commonwealth of Massachusetts, carpenter, aged sixty-eight de- pose and say that I was well acquainted with Elizabeth Pierce, late wife and widow of John Pierce, late of Newbury, in the county aforesaid, he having lived in that portion of Newbury, since annexed to Newburyport, (said Elizabeth was aunt to my wife) that she died on the twenty-seventh day of February, A.D. eighteen hundred forty four, that I was present at her funeral, that I made the coffin for her remains and saw the said remains enclosed within the coffin, that I am positive of the correctness of the date of said decease, having the charge for the coffin entered upon my day book, the said book being now before me, the 28th day of February, A.D. 1844, which was one day after the decease of said Elizabeth Pierce.
I also further state that said Elizabeth was the wife of said John Pierce, and that to my knowledge they lived together as man and wife. Dated at Newburyport, this seventh day of October, A.D. 1853.
Witnesses
Moses Fowler
James Cary J. H. Bragdon.
I Ebenezer Whitmore, of Newburyport above mentioned, depose and say that I was acquainted with Elizabeth Pierce above mentioned, that she died on the twenty seventh day of February A.D. 1844, that I was at her house the day after her decease, that I made preparations for her burial, and that I saw her remains consigned to the grave. I further state that at the date above referred to I was Sexton of the Congregational Church, in Belleville Parish, so called, in said Newburyport. Dated at Newburyport, this seventh day of October, A.D. 1853.
Witnesses.
Ebenezer Whitmore
James Cary J. H. Bragdon.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts,
Essex, ss. October 7, 1853. Personally appeared before me, the within named Moses Fowler and Ebenezer Whitmore, and made solemn oath to the truth of the affidavits by them subscribed.
Joseph H. Bragdon, Jus. pacis.
I, James W. Cheney, of Newburyport, in the county of Essex and commonwealth of Massachusetts, silversmith, depose and say, that in addition to facts set forth in an affidavit, now on file with other papers, concerning the date of the decease of Elizabeth Pierce, I have extracted from the Newburyport Herald, of February twenty ninth, A.D. 1841, the following announcement, which is a true copy from that paper.
"In Newbury, (Belleville) "Deaths." Mrs. Elizabeth Pierce, aged 85. Funeral Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock."
Dated at Newburyport, this seventh day of October, A.D. 1853.
Witnesses.
C. C. Stone J. H. Bragdon.
J. W. Cheney.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Essex, ss. October 7, 1853. Personally appeared the above named James W. Cheney, and made solemn oath to the truth of the above affidavit. Before me, Joseph H. Bragdon, Jus. paci.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
County of Essex,
District of Newburyport: } ss.
I hereby certify, that Joseph H. Bragdon is a Justice of Peace for and within the County of Essex, in said Commonwealth, that his commission is dated January 3, 1852 and will expire January 3, A.D. 1859; that full faith and credit are due to his official acts; and that his signature to the annexed is genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto signed my name, and affixed the seal of the Police Court of Newburyport, for and within the said District this seventh day of October, A.D. 1853.
J. W. Mansfield Clerk.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
District of Middlesex
County of Essex ss. I hereby certify that Mary
A. Write & Mary A. Fowles severally appeared before me, the undersigned justice of the Peace within the said County & acting clerk of the Police Court within the District aforesaid, some months since (the precise time is not now recollectable) & severally signed, each by herself, their several names to an affidavit which they then made before to before me , respecting the time of the death of Elizabeth Prince, within named.
Middlesex ss. Oct 7. 1853
J. W. Newton Jr. Clerk

STATE OF Massachusetts } COUNTY OF Essex }
It is hereby certified that satisfactory evidence has been exhibited before Joseph B. F. Osgood a Notary Public for said County that Elizabeth Pierce of Newburyport was an applicant for a Pension by reason of her husband's his services in the War of the Revolution; that she died at Newburyport on the twenty seventh  twelfth day of February eighteen hundred and forty four leaving surviving one child named Elizabeth Pierce and that said Elizabeth
the only surviving child—of the deceased.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto signed my name and affixed my official seal this fifteenth day of March 185 3 .
Joseph B. F. Osgood Notary Public