Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W 16050, for David Morrow, Massachusetts

SERVICE
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Morrow David or Merrow or Nerrow
W 16050
CONTENTS
Esther

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914 Portsmouth N Hampshire
Esther Merrow
widow of David Merrow dec d .
who died on the 3rd December 1829 of Shafford in the State of N.H. who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain Brewer of the Reg t command by Col. Tupper in the Mass a line for 20 months Vols
Inscribed on the Roll of New Hampshire at the rate of 66 Dollars 67 Cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 25 th day of May 1837 and sent Ezekiel Merrow Eaton N.H.
Arrears to the 4th of Mar 1837 $400.02 Semi-ant. allowance ending 4 Sept. " 33.33
$433.35
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act July 4, 1836, Section the 3 rd }
Recorded by N.H. Addison Clerk Book 1 Vol. 1 Page 30

See letter 23 apl 1825 to Pension Hon D Banker H R do 25- July 1832 to Ezekiel Morrow
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New Hampshire David Morrow, or Merrow.
of Eaton in the State of N. Hampshire who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain Brewer of the regiment commanded by Colonel Tufts in the Massachusetts line, for the term of 15 months from January 1776 to March 1777
Inscribed on the Roll of New Hampshire at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 8 day of November 1827.
Certificate of Pension issued the 30 of Nov 1827 and sent to Mr. Ezekiel Morrow. Eaton, New Hampshire
Arrears to 4th of March 1828 $ 31-10 Semi-ann. all'ce ending
31-10
{ Revolutionary Claim, Acts March, 18, 1818, and May 1, 1820. }

See page 166. ref 2
David Morrow, Stratham 6 o N. H.
property or securities. Contracts or debts due to me now have no any income other.
Hon. S. Bell, Senate U.S. Chester, Rockingham County, N.H. rec d . Feb. 14. 1827

County of Strafford. On the sixth day of January Anno Domini Eighteen hundred and twenty seven personally appeared in open Court David Morrow resident in Eaton in said County aged Eighty four years who being first duly sworn according to Law doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the provision made by the acts of Congress on the 18th day of March 1818 and the first day of May 1820 that he the said David Morrow enlisted for the term of nine months in the month of April Anno Domini 1775 at Berwick in the State of Maine then Massachusetts in the company commanded by Captain Jonathan Nowell in the Regiment commanded by Col James Scammins in the Massachusetts line. That he continued to serve in said Corps untill January 1776 and then before his former term of enlistment expired. Enlisted and served in the company commanded by Lieutenant Brewer and the Regiment commanded by Colonel Tupper in the Massachu- setts Line on the United States continental establishment untill March 1777 when he was discharged from the service in White Plains in the State of New York. That he hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension except the present and that the following are the reasons for not making earlier application for a pension (viz. that untill lately he has not been able to procure evidence of his serving) for the times above mentioned which he has now succeeded in obtaining.
And in pursuance of the Act of the first May 1820 I do solemnly swear That I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18th day of March 1818 and that I have not since that time by gift, sale, or in any manner dis- posed 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 18th day of March 1818 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. viz One bed and bedding and my wearing apparel
David Morrow
That since the 18th of March 1818 no changes have been made in my property. that I am by occupation a Farmer but have been for the last twelve or fifteen years unable to do any labor in consequence of age and infirmity. that my whole family residing with me consists of my wife Esther Morrow aged eighty three years who is very infirm and unable to labour
David Morrow
Sworn to, and declared on the sixth day of January, A.D 1827, before the Court of Common Pleas for the State of New Hampshire sitting for the County of Strafford January 6th 1827 A. Peirce Clerk.
I Andrew Peirce Clerk of said Court of Common Pleas for said County do hereby certify that it appears to the satisfaction of the Court that the said David Morrow did serve in the Revolutionary War as stated in the preceding declaration against the Common enemy for the term of nine months under one engagement on the Continental Establishment. I also certify that the foregoing oath and the Schedule thereto annexed are truly copied from the Records of said 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 is ten dollars
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court on this Sixth day of January 1827
A. Peirce, Clerk.

I Jacob Merrill of Eaton in the county of Strafford and state of New Hampshire do hereby depose and say I have been well acquainted with David Merrill late a revolutionary pensioner of the BROWN and Esther Merrill his wife for sixty four years last past I lived near them when David Merrill was in the service and well recollect that they had four or five children when he entered the service and Esther Merrill his wife was left alone with her children while he was in the service of the revolutionary war and I have no doubt of the legality of their marriage as I never heard it questioned David Merrill died the 3 rd day of December A. D. 1829 and Esther Merrill his widow is now living and has remained a widow ever since the death of her husband and I further say that she is the widow of the same David Merrill that was inscribed on the pension list roll of the New Hampshire agency at the rate of Eight dollars per month to commence the 8 th day of November A. D. 1827 and I further say that David Merrill and Esther Merrill his wife were respectable people and always sustained a good moral character Jacob Merrill
State of New Hampshire
Strafford ss on the seventh day of February in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirtyseven the above named Jacob Merrill personally appearing before me Samuel Flanders Justice of the peace in and for said County and made solemn oath that the above deposition by him subscribed is true
Samuel Flanders Jus. peace
State of New Hampshire
I Samuel Flanders of Eaton

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Esther Mearrow- widow of David
M.H.
on Roll for 75. 8mo. Wickap, 76 - 12 20.
Abm. 20. mo. pri
Bbble.
of case - by David Dec. 29 -
Ezekiel Mearrow
Eaton M.H.

State of New Hampshire County Stratford, ss.
On this twenty seventh day of January A.D. 1837 Personally appeared before me Henry B Root one of the Judges of the court of Common Pleas in and for said County of Stratford
Esther Mearns a resident of New Hampshire in the County of Stratford and town of Paton aged ninety four 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 4 th 1836
That she is the widow of David Mearns who was a private soldier in the revolutionary war, who was enrolled on the pension list at the war department in 1827 November 8 th She further declares that she was married to the said David Mearns before the commence- ment of the revolutionary war and had four or five children before her husband entered the service
She well recollects that her husband was in the revolutionary war about one year after they were married, but she does not recollect what year she was married but she recollects that she was married in Portsmouth N.H.
That her husband the aforesaid David Mearns died the 8 th day of December A.D. 1829 and that she has remained a widow ever since that period as will more fully appear by reference to the proof herewith annexed
Esther me X Mearns
Sworn to and subscribed on the month day and year above written before me
Henry B Root
I hereby certify that the said Esther Mearns cannot from bodily infirmity attend the court
Henry B Root

State of New Hampshire.
Shofford county ss.
I Francis Coagswell Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for said County hereby certify that Henry B. Nutt Esquire is a Judge of the Court of Common Pleas for said County and that the foregoing signatures purporting to be his are in my belief genuine.
I also certify that Samuel Flanders is an acting Justice of the Peace for said County and that I believe the signatures to the annexed affidavits purporting to be his are genuine.
In testimony of all which I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said Court this Thirteenth day of February Anno Domini 1897
Coagswell Clerk

State of New-Hampshire.
To All whom it may Concern.
KNOW YE, THAT
Richard Russell, whose certificate is borne on the paper hereunto annexed, was on the twenty first day of June A.D 1827 a Justice of the Peace in and for the County of Strafford.
in said STATE, duly constituted and sworn, and that to his Acts and Attestations, as such, full Faith and Credit are and ought to be given, in and out of Court, within and out of the STATE.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto affixed the SEAL of the STATE, at Con- cord, this twenty sixth day of June . in the year of our LORD one thousand eight hundred and twenty seven and in the fifty first year of the Independence of the United States of America.
Richard Parlin
Secretary of State.

I Benjamin Brown of Wakefield in the County of Strafford & State of New Hampshire. Depose & say. That I became acquainted with Mr David Morrow in the Revolutionary Service & I further say that said David Morrow enlisted for the term of one year into the service of the revolutionary war & served in the Regiment commanded by Colonel Tupper for more than nine months & was regularly and honourably discharged & I further say that said David Morrow received his discharge at White Plains in the State of New York & after he was discharged I saw & read his discharge — 1800 yrs 1790
State of New Hampshire Strafford ss.
On the twenty first day of June in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred & twenty seven the above named Benjamin Brown personally appearing before me Richard Russell Justice of the Peace in & for the said County and made solemn oath that the above deposition by him subscribed is true —
Richard Russell Justice Peace
Richard Russell of Wakefield hereby certify that I have been acquainted with Benjamin Brown the deponent (a Revolutionary Pensioner) for four years last past & that his testimony would be taken & be lived in any Court of Justice & that the deposition by him sub- scribed & sworn to before me this day in my opinion is entitled to full credit & confidence & that he is a credible & disinterested witness Richard Russell Justice Peace

David Morrow or Merrow. N.H. act 1818. when last off?
G.M.C.
25 May '37.
Died 3 December 1829
12 th C. that found J.H.

David Narrow Private Col Tiffey's Regiment Massachusetts Line 1775 - 1 year
Proof of service and testimony of a credible witness is wanted.
Evidence of the length of service in Suppers reg t . has not been furnished.

State of New Hampshire
County of Strafford ss
On this 27 th day of April A.D. 1818 before me the subscriber one of the judges of the Court of common pleas for said county personally appears David Merrow aged seventy six years resident in the Town of Eaton the county and state aforesaid who being by me first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the provision made by the late act of Con- gress entitled An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the revolutionary war: That he the said
David Merrow sometime in the month of April 1775 enlisted and entered the aforesaid service at Berwick State of Massachusetts for eight months in the company commanded by Captain Jonathan Nowell and regi- ment commanded by Col James Scammins Massa- chusett line he served said nine month but before his enlistment was out he enlisted again in the company commanded by Lieutenant Brewer he believes and regiment commanded by Col d — Tupper line aforesaid that he continued to serve in said service of the United States for some time on the Continental establish-

ment from sometime in April 1775 until sometime in March 1777 when he was discharged from service at White Plains in the state of New York he believes he had a discharge at that time for he had a paper with a writing upon it by which he drew his rations all the way home; That he was in no battles - And that he is in reduced circum- stances and stands in need of the assistance of his coun- try for support - Sworn to and declared before me the day and year aforesaid - William Badger
I William Badger Judge etc. as aforesaid do certify that it appears to my satisfaction that the said David Morrow did serve in the revolutionary war as stated in the preceding declaration against the common enemy for the term of nine months on the Continental establishment and that he is in reduced circumstances and stands in need of the assistance of his Country for support and I now trans- mit the proceedings and testimony taken and had before me to the Secretary for the Department of War pursuant to the directions of the aforementioned act of Congress -
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and have caused the seal of said Court to be hereunto affixed this first day of Sept 1818 -
William Badger
Attest. David Waldron Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for said County of Strafford

Stratford so I hereby certify that I have been acquainted with Jacob Morant resident of this Town thirty years last past and that his testimony would be believed in any Court of Justice and that the above dispo- -sition by him subscribed and sworn to before me Samuel Flanders this day in my opinion is intitled to full credit Baton February 7 th 1837.
Samuel Flanders Jus. Peace

John Merrill of Eaton in the County of Strafford and state of New Hampshire depose and say that I lived a near neighbor to David Merrill late a revolutionary pensioner of this Town and Esther Merrill his wife and was present at the time they were married I think they were married in the fall of the year A.D. 1763 This is my impression I well recollect that they had four or five children when the revolutionary war commenced and that Esther Merrill his wife was left alone with her children while her husband was in the service of the revolutionary war which I think was one year and I have been acquainted with them ever since till the death of David Merrill he died December 3 d A.D. 1829 I attended his funeral I further say that Esther Merrill his widow is now living and remained a widow ever since the death of her husband and I further say that she is the widow of the same David Merrill that was inscribed on the pension list roll of the New Hampshire agency at a rate of eight dollars per month to commence the 8 th day of November A.D. 1827 and that they were respectable people and always sustained a good moral character
John his X Merrill mark
State of New Hampshire Strafford ss. on this eighth day of February in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty seven the above named John Merrill personally appearing before me Samuel Flanders Justice of the peace in and for said County and made solemn oath that the above deposition by him subscribed is true
Samuel Flanders Jus. peace
State of New Hampshire Strafford ss.

I Samuel Flanders of Eaton hereby certify that I have been acquainted with Mr. John Murray sixteen years last past and that he is a man of his own responsibility and that his testimony would be believed in any Court of Justice and that the above deposition by him subscribed and sworn to before me Samuel Flanders this eighth day of February 1837. in my opinion is entitled to full credit
Eaton February eighth 1837.
Samuel Flanders Jus. peace

I Mears Weymouth of Berwick in the county of York and Commonwealth of Massachusetts testify and say, that I knew Mr David Merrow, formerly of said Berwick, but now of Eaton, in the State of New Hamp- shire, being in the twelve-month service at White Plains in the State of New York in the Revolutionary war - he the said Merrow not being in the same company nor Regi- ment with me, but I knew him before he went into the army, and was acquainted with him while there and have no doubt that he served his country faithfully
York ss. July 22 1819 on oath Then the aforesaid depon- -nant was examined, and cautioned, and sworn agreeable to Law, to the deposition aforesaid by him subscribed before me W m Hobbs Justice of peace York ss. July 22 1819 I hereby certify that the deponent aforesaid is a credible and disin- terested witness, and have no doubt that the said deponent was acquainted with the said Merrow as stated in his deposition W m Hobbs Justice of peace

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
York ss. I the subscriber, Clerk of the Circuit Court of Common Pleas within & for the county of York, hereby certify, that William Hobbs esquire, before whom the foregoing deposition was taken, is a Justice of the peace within and for said county of York, duly qualified to take depositions; and that full faith & credit is and ought to be given to his acts & attestations, as such.
In testimony whereof, I hereunto set my hand, and the seal of the said Court the twenty second day of July, A. D. 1819.
Daniel Sewall.

Catonsville Feb 16 th 1836
James L Edwards
Commissioner war department Washington City
27 Feb 1837-
General Morris Case of Mr. Harkness Col. Moore
Acting Secy 1836
Feb 16-

Eatons february 17 th 1837
M rs James L Edwanes Q Sir I herewith Transmit to you the claim of Esther Morrow Late widow of David for a portion if the within papers should not be sufficient to place her on the pension list real pleas to inform me what more Must be done if they are sufficient you will send me her Certificate respectfully yours
Ezekiel Morrow
J L Edwanes

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Select mon. Certificated

I Certify that I have lived a Neighbour to Mr David Merrill for more than twenty years and for twelve or thirteen years I have not known him to possess any property either real or personal other than wearing apparel and Bedding. Eaton January 1 st 1827
Samuel Flanders { Select men of Eaton

Eaton Gaunt 20 th 1827
Sir I herewith Enclose Benyamin Browns affidavit in support of David Mearns
Claim for a pension with all the amendments that you in your letter required yours Respectfully pleas to attend to this Examination and send David Mearns pension Certificate if he is intitled to it
Ezekiel Mearns
W th James Barber Esqr

Hon James Barber Secretary of War City of Washington
Secretary of War
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on Capt. Howell's roll 75 — 8 mo 76 / issued 12 20 — per

David Morrow, or Meron, A. Ham. Rev.
S.W.P. ? see letter July 5. 1827 to Ezekiel Meron, Concord N.H. & letter 15 Augt 1827 addressed to him at Eaton N.H.

Rev WIDOW, &c.
am
File No. 1605-0
Esther Morrow Wid of David Morrow Prio Rev War
Act July 4 th 1836
Index: Vol. M , Page 63
[Arrangement of 1870.]

I Benjamin Brown of Portsmouth, in the county of Rockingham and State of New Hampshire and lately of Wakefield in the county of Strafford in said State, depose and say, that David Merrow, concerning whom I gave my deposition before Richard Rüssel Esquire on the twenty first day of June in the year of our Lord One thousand eight hundred and twenty seven, entered the service in the Revolutionary war sometime in the winter, or fore part of the year One thousand seven hundred and seventy six, and that he left the said service, some time in the Spring of the year One thousand seven hundred and seventy seven. and that his term of service to wit, one year having expired, he was regularly and honorably discharged at White Plains in the State of New York. That he served in the Massachusetts line in the company of commanded Lieutenant Brewer.
Benj t Brown
State of New Hampshire.
Rockingham County Portsmouth November 8 th 1827
Then the above named Benjamin Brown personally appeared and made oath that the above deposition by him subscribed is just and true. In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my Notarial Seal the day and year last above written.
Dan l P. Brown, Notary Public.
A circular notary seal for Daniel P. Brown, Notary Public. The seal is embossed and features a central design with the words "NOTARY PUBLIC" and "STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE" around the perimeter.