Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 16676, for Walter Peck, New Hampshire

SERVICE
NUMBER _____
A handwritten signature in cursive, appearing to read "N. G.", is written in dark ink above a horizontal dashed line.
Peck, Walter Christine
No. 16676.
CONTENTS

Let to J. Kenrick 20 May '39
rep
2136
New Hampshire
Christen Peck widow of Walter Peck, dec?
who was a pensioner under the Act of 7 June 1832, and who died on the  1833, of Grafton in the State of N.H. who was a private in the Comp commanded by Captain N.H. of the regt commanded by Col Chase in the N.H. line for 13 mo?
Inscribed on the Roll of Concord, N.H. at the rate of 43 Dollars 33 Cents per annum to commence on the 14th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 20 day of March 1839 and sent to J. Kenrick, Lebanon, N.H.
Arrears to the 14th of Mar 1839 $29.99 Semi-annual allowance ending 4 Sep '39 21.66 $151.65
{ Act July 7 1838.
Recorded by D.M. Curdy Clerk Book A Vol. 1 Page 50.

4361.
New Hampshire Walter Peck
of Lebanon in the State of N H who was a Private in the company commanded by Captain  of the Regt commanded by Col Hare in the N H line for 16 mos
3 mo. deducted. 13 mo. $43.33
Inscribed on the Roll of N H at the rate of 53 Dollars 33 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 19 th day of Jan y 1833 and  J. H. Hubbard Secy of Reps
Arrears to 4th of Sept 1832 $79.99 Semi-annual allowance ending 4 Mar 33 26.66 $106.65
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832.
Recorded by G. H.  Clerk Book 8 - Vol. 12 Page 177

Walker Peak - 2157
Pine
16 Months
Adm
$ 53.33.
Hon. H. Hubban
PR
Sent to Society New York Leland Mr.

DECLARATION.
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress, passed June 7, 1832.
State of New-Hampshire, } ss. County of Grafton
On this 21 st day of December 1832, personally appeared in open Court before the Judge of the Court of Probate for said County , now sitting, Walter Peck a resident of Lebanon in the County of Grafton and State of N. H. aged 75 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— That in May 1776 he enlisted into Col. Isaac Woodwards Company, 1 st Platoon 2 nd Regt , for Six Months , was stationed at Royallston Vermont employed in building fort and scouting, discharged in November 1776 — Served Six Months —
He also in May 1777 enlisted into Col. Samuel Paynes Company Col. Chases Regiment , Vt. Militia , went to Ticonderoga served his time out and was discharged in July 1777 — Served Two Months —
He also volunteered into Col. Hindess Company, Howard Major , Col. Thase Regiment , July 1777 was first stationed at Canadua & Manhatten from thence to Bennington . Thence under Genl Starks to Saratoga , where we were discharged a few days before Burgoyne surrendered, having stayed at the regt of Genl Stark several days after our time of service expired. Served Three Months —
In December 1777 , he enlisted under Lt Huntington , Col. Bushs Company, was stationed at a place then called Kingland (Now Washington St ) employed in building fort and scouting, discharged March 1778 , Served Three Months
In the year 1779 he was stationed at Newbury Vermont under Col. Charles Johnson , does not recollect his Captain's Name. Served Two Months
He was born in Norwich Connecticut in the year 1757 . Knows of no record of his age. Was living at Lebanon St when called into service and has been there to this day — he believes he enlisted when called into service, does not recollect the names of any officers except those above mentioned, never had a written discharge. Has no documentary evidence whatever.
He is well acquainted with the Rev John Moore & Timothy Kenrick Esq. who will testify as to his character & their belief in his services.
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 3  Walter Peck and year aforesaid
We, John Moore residing in Lebanon and Timothy Kenrick Esq. residing in Lebanon hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with Walter Peck , who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be 75 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 day and year aforesaid  John Moore Timothy Kenrick
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 the Rev John Moore who has signed the preceding certificate, is a Clergyman resident in the Town of Lebanon and that Timothy Kenrick , who has also signed the same is a resident in the same  Town of Lebanon and are credible persons, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
Edward Webber Judge of Probate I, Moses Dow Clerk of the Court of Probate aforesaid do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of Walter Peck for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court, this 21 st day of December A.D. 1832 —
Moses Dow

V 283 Act July 7. 1835
Christen Peck
Widow 1838 of Waller (TH)
Maria 1785
duo 1833
Allen $43.33
per ann
from Timothy Kenrick Selma NY

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 certain Widows
State of New Hampshire. Grafton ss On this Seventh day of August 1838. Personally appeared before me David G. Churchill Esq r one of the Justices of the Court of Common Pleas within and for the County of Grafton Christen Beck a resident of Lebanon in the County of Grafton aged 76 years who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed July 7 th 1838 entitled an act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows. That she is the widow of Walter Beck who was a private in the Army of the Revolution, and served as follows. viz in the Month of May 1776 he enlisted into Capt. Woodwards Company for six Months was stationed at Royalton Vermont, discharged Nov 7 th 1776 Served six Months — In May 1777 he enlisted into Capt. Samuel Perkins Company Col. Chas. Root M c Millan went to Saratoga Served two Months, discharged July 1777. Also served in Capt. Henden Company Col. Chas. Root enlisted July 1777. Stationed first at Cavendish Vermont, then in March to Bennington. Thence under the Orders of Gen. Stark to Saratoga, where he was discharged a few days before Burgoyne surrendered. Served three Months. In December 1777 he enlisted under Capt. Huntington Col. Bash Company was stationed at a place called Kingsland Now Washington Vermont discharged March 1778. Served three Months. He was also stationed at Newbury Vermont in the year 1779 under Col. Charles Johnson. Served two Months — For the above services the said Walter Beck was placed on the Pension list of the New Hampshire Agency under the act of June 1832 his certificate of Pension was dated June 1833 for $53.37. and was after his decease returned to the Pension Office — She further declares that she was married to the said Walter Beck on the 22 nd day of February 1785. That her husband the aforesaid Walter Beck died on the 4 th day of August 1834 that she was not married to him 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 —
Christen Beck
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written Before me D. G. Churchill J. C. C. Pleas
I certify that the applicant above named cannot from bodily infirmity attend the court — D. G. Churchill J. C. C. Pleas

State of New Hampshire Grafton ss.
I Nathan B. Felton, clerk of the court of Common Pleas for said county, hereby certify that David C. Churchill, whose name is subscribed to the before two certificates written on the preceding page of this sheet, is a judge of said court, & that his name so subscribed is, in each case, his genuine signature being in his own hand writing.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of said court the seventh day of August Anno Domini 1838
N. B. Felton Clerk

Christen Beck
of the Peace within & for our County of Grafton, and the foregoing signatures purport- ing to be theirs are genuine
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affix- ed the seal of said Court this twen- tieth day of September Anno Dom- ini 1838
S. C. Dodge Clerk

"Walter Peck married to Christen Taggart" J. G.
I Timothy Kenrick Town Clerk of Lebanon in the County of Grafton and State of New Hampshire hereby certify that the foregoing extract from the record of marriage in said town of Lebanon is a true copy of the record of the marriage of Walter Peck and Christen Taggart as therein recorded with the exception of the date, which is expressed on the record in fair legible figures as follows, "February twenty second Seventeen hundred and Eighty five". The whole record of their marriage as therein recorded, being, in words and figures as follows, "Walter Peck married to Christen Taggart Feb'y 22 nd 1785". The records do not state by whom said marriage ceremony was performed, Attest Timothy Kenrick, Town Clerk, Lebanon Sept r 10 th 1835
I Timothy Kenrick above named do depose and say that I am Town Clerk of Lebanon in the County of Grafton and State of New Hampshire, and that the above is a true extract from the records of said Lebanon with the exception above named as certified by me Timothy Kenrick
Grafton ss State of New Hampshire, Lebanon Sept r 10, 1835
Then personally appearing the above named Timothy Kenrick, whom I certify to be a witness entitled to full credit, made solemn oath that the above certificate and affidavit by him subscribed in my presence are just and true
Riser vice
Elijah P. Hovey for Pease

I Eliza Peck of Lebanon Me of lawful age do depose and say that my Brother Walter Peck late of said Lebanon a revolutionary pensioner under the act of June 1832 - died at said Lebanon on the fourth day of August Eighteen Hundred and thirty four. I was present at his funeral and saw him buried. I also testify that I am well acquainted with Christen Peck formerly the wife and now the widow of said Walter Peck, and that I know that she is now a widow and has remained a widow ever since the death of her husband the aforesaid Walter Peck. I further state that I have no intent whatever in the result of her application for a pension.
Eliza Peck
State of New Hampshire Grafton, Lebanon Sept 10 th 1838 Then personally appearing the above named Eliza Peck whom I certify to be a person of respectability and a witness entitled to full credit, and made solemn oath that the above affidavit by her subscribed is just and true.
Ebenezer D. Dorr Justice of the Peace

State of New Hampshire Merrimack ss
I Stephen C Badger Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas within and for the County of Merrimack do hereby cer- tify that Elijah Blaisdell is a justice of the Peace within & for our County of Grafton and the foregoing signature purport- ing to be his are genuine
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affix- ed the seal of said Court this twen- tieth day of September Anno Dom- ini 1838
S. C. Badger Clerk
Christen Beck

AWA No. 16676
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Washington, D. C., _____, 192
In reply to your request of _____, for the history of Walter Peck _____, a soldier of the Revolutionary War, the following is taken from the soldier's & widow's claim for pension.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     May 1776 6 mos. Pvt. David Woodward ✓ N. H.   May 1777 5 mos. { Samuel Paine Hendee Chase   Dec. 1777 3 mos. Bush ✓   1779 2 mos. ✓ Chas. Johnson  
Battles engaged in, none stated. Residence of soldier at enlistment, Lebanon, N. H. Date of application for pension, Dec. 26-1832 His claim was allowed. Residence at date of application, Lebanon, Grafton Co. N. H. Age at date of application, Barnesborough, Conn. in 1757.
Remarks: He died Aug. 4, 1834 at Lebanon, N. H. Soldier married Feb. 22, 1785, Christine Jaggart. she was allowed pension on her application executed Aug. 7, 1838, while a resident of Lebanon, N. H. aged 76 yrs. There is no data on file as to children.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.
Bro of soldier Eliel

Walter Peck

Jonathan Woodward a revolutionary pensioner of the United States do depose and say, that I am well acquainted with Walter Peck of Leland N.H. He was a soldier with me in Captain Brugh's Company, and was stationed with me in said company at a place then called Kingsland (now called Washington) Vermont we went there in December 1777 & were discharged in March 1778. Served three months employed in building fort & scouting. Said Peck's age is about 75 years.
Jonathan Woodward
State of New Hampshire Grafton ss Decr. 14 1832
Sworn and subscribed Before me
Timothy Kennick Justice of Peace
I hereby that the above deponent is a credible person Timothy Kennick Justice of Peace
State of New Hampshire
Grafton ss
I George Woodworth Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for said county do certify that Timothy Kennick Esq. is a Justice of the Peace within & for said county duly qualified to take affidavits that I believe the above to be his genuine signature.
Witness my hand & the seal of said Court this 19. Decr. 1832
Geo Woodworth Clerk

Gap Wood warbler
Waller Peck out July 8 76
and in 89 days.
Age 24 Oct 24 76
See detached notes

Rome, N.Y. RFD 6 - Apr 9 1923
Have you any pension record of Walter Peck & Norwich, Ct - 18 Apr 1757 - d Lebanon, N.H. 4 Aug 1834 (or his widow).
Also
Ebbe Peck & Norwich, Ct - 18 July 1759 - (or his widow)
Both probably served in New Hampshire troops
Very truly yours
Clarence D. Smith

V Christen Beck Wid of Walter JH Lt Gen Hennick Aug 30 1838 Adm. H. C.

Rev WIDOW, &c.
File No. 16676
Christina Beck
Widow of Walter Beck
Prin Rev. War
Act: July 7 th 1838
Index:—Vol. M , Page 122
[Arrangement of 1870.]
1923-May 23. Hist. to Clarence H. Smith aut.

I Elkanah Sprague Aged eighty two years do depose and say, that I am well acquainted with Walter Peck of Lebanon. He was a soldier with me in the same company stationed at Royalton Vermont in the year 1776 under the command of Captain David Woodward and served in said company according to the best of my recollection six months, we were employed in building fort and scouting. His age is about seventy five years
Elkanah Sprague
State of New Hampshire
Grafton ss.
Lebanon December 21, 1832
Sworn and subscribed before me
Timothy Kenrick Justice of Peace
I certify that the above deponent is a credible person Timothy Kenrick Justice of Peace
I Isaiah Bliss Aged 82 years do depose and say that in the month of July 1777 I was a volunteer in the company commanded by Captain Horace New Hampshire line, we were first stationed at Cavendish in the State of Vermont, marched from thence to Bennington then to Saratoga, where we stayed at the request of General Stark. Several days after our term of service had expired, we were discharged a few days before Burgoyne surrendered, served three months. Walter Peck of Lebanon was in the same company with me and served during the whole of said term. I am well acquainted acquainted with him and know him to be the same person. His age is seventy five years — Isaiah Bliss
State of New Hampshire
Grafton ss
Lebanon December 21 1832
Sworn and subscribed before me
Timothy Kenrick Justice of Peace
I certify that the above deponent is a credible person Timothy Kenrick Justice of Peace

Walter Peck
State of New Hampshire Grafton ss - I Moses Dow Clerk of the Court of Probate for said County do hereby certify that the within named Timothy Kenrick is a justice of the Peace for said County, duly commissioned & sworn & that full faith & credit may be thought to be given to his doings as such & that his signatures to the within certificates are genuine -
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of said this twenty first day of December A.D. 1832 - Moses Dow

BOUNTY LAND WARRANT RECORD CARD*
NAME Peck, Ward GRADE Private LINE Connecticut
WARRANT NUMBER 6305 ACREAGE 100 ISSUED Jan. 24, 1794(?) 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.