Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 16681, for Jacob Pierce, New Hampshire

SERVICE
NUMBER _____
[Handwritten signature]
Pierce, Jacob Rebecca
No. 16681
CONTENTS

1853 Decemr. 20. Let to D.H. Merriam Same Jny 31/1852, 8 3 aud. etc.
1766
Concord N.Hamp.
Rebecca Pierce widow of Jacob Pierce dec.
who was a pensioner under the Act of 4 and who died on the 9th August 1826 of Cheshire in the State of N.H. who was a Sergeant in the Comp. commanded by Captain Thomas of the Regt. commanded by Col. G. in the N.H. line for 9 months
Inscribed on the Roll of Concord N.H. at the rate of 45 Dollars — Cents per annum. to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836
Certificate of Pension issued the 16th day of Feb. 1839 and sent Hon. H. Hubbard Senator U.S.
Arrears to the 4th of Sept 1835 $112.50 Semi-annual allowance ending 4 Mar. 39, 22.50 $135.00
{ Act July 7, } 1838. }
Recorded, by M.H. Addison Clerk, Book A Vol. 1st Page 50

3255 Declaration of Rebecca Pierce Wid of Jacob N.H. Married 1777 Died 1826 Ad July 7 1888 Allan G. my a Legat $45 per ann.
Ad H. Hubbell U.S.S.

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 pension to certain widows"
State of New Hampshire
Cheshire County ss 3
On this tenth day of November A.D. 1838 personally appeared before Frederick Vose Esq. Judge of Probate in & for said County of Cheshire at her dwelling house Rebecca Pierce a resident of Jaffrey in the County of Cheshire aforesaid, aged eighty 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 7 th 1838 entitled "An act granting half pay & pension to certain widows" - That she is the widow of Jacob Pierce who was according to the best of her knowledge and belief a private & sergeant in the Revolutionary war and served as follows - viz
1. In 1775 eight months in Captain Merna's Company, in the New Hampshire troops - She supposes it to have been in New Hampshire troops, as captain Merna was from Rindge N.H. - in vicinity of Boston. - 2. Immediately after the eight months he continued in service she thinks for three months - and remained on duty in the neighborhood of Boston. - The officer's names in this service she does not recollect.

That her husband went from Gaffney aforesaid into said services —
She further declares that she was married to the said Jacob Pierce on the nineteenth day of February 1777. That her husband the aforesaid Jacob Pierce died on the ninth day of August AD 1826. That she was not married to him prior to his leaving the Service but the marriage took place previous to the first of January Seventeen hundred and ninety four viz - at the time above stated - that she has not since her marriage to any other person - That her Maiden Name was Rebecca Whitecomb Rebecca J. Pierce
Sworn to & subscribed, on the month day & year above written before Frederick W. Judge of Probate. I certify that the above declarant is unable to at.

tend Court, by reason of bodily infirmity, Frederick Worr, Judge of Probate.
State of New Hampshire Cheshire Co.
I, Henry Coolidge clerk of the Superior Court of Judicature for the County of Cheshire Certify that Frederick Worr was on the tenth day of November instant and still is Judge of Probate for the County of Cheshire aforesaid duly commissioned and sworn and that his name subscribed to the foregoing certificate is his genuine signature.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Superior Court at Keene this thirteenth day of November A.D. eighteen hundred and thirty eight H. Coolidge Clerk

Rebecca Pierce - Evidence wreckage -

I certify that Book No 2 page 184 of the Records of the town of Leominster County of Worcester and State of Massachusetts, contains the original record of the marriages solemnized by Rev Francis Gardner Minister of the Gospel in said town in the year 1777; and that among said marriages recorded in the Book of page aforesaid is the following viz.
"Jacob Pierce to Rebecca Whitcomb Both of Leominster married February nineteenth seventeen hundred and seventy-seven"
And I further certify that the foregoing extract is a true copy of the aforesaid Record with the exception of the date which is expressed on the record in fair legible figures, as follows "Feb y 19 th 1777"
Luke Lincoln Clerk of the town of Leominster
I Luke Lincoln above named depose and say that I hold the office of town Clerk in the town County & state aforesaid and that the above is a true extract from the records of said town with the exception above named as certified by me — Luke Lincoln Clerk of the town of Leominster.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Worcester County ss. Aug 22. 1838. Luke Lincoln above named this day personally appeared before me the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace in & for said County of Worcester, and made solemn oath to the truth of the foregoing certificate, declaration & deposition by him subscribed — and I certify, that said Luke Lincoln is a credible person.
W m Perry, Justice of the Peace

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office. Sept. 20. 1888.
I hereby certify that the within William Perry is a full heir of the same for the a will such as the date of his attestation. and of Boston. Witness to seal of the State.
John P. Bigelow
Secy of the Com't

POWER OF ATTORNEY.
Know all men by these presents, That I, Moses Pierce of Uptonbridge of the County of Worcester and State of Massachusetts , and one of the children and legal representatives of Jacob Pierce a Revolutionary soldier, and and Rebecca Pierce his wife who is now deceased, do hereby, irrevocably, constitute and appoint David H. Herriman , of Wittsburg , my true and lawful Attorney, for me, and in my name, to examine into and prosecute any claim that may be due, or found to be due, the children and legal representatives of Jacob Pierce and Rebecca Pierce in virtue of said Jacob Pierce's service in the Revolutionary war, and the several acts and resolutions of Congress relative thereto, and that might have accrued to either of the said parties, and not drawn during their lifetime, and now due to their legal representatives, and to receive the certificate of Pension, &c., when issued by the Department: I hereby confirming whatsoever my said attorney may do, or cause to be legally done, either in person or by substitution in the prosecution of said claim, except drawing money on the
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
WORCESTER COUNTY, ss.
I, Joseph Mason Clerk of the Judicial Courts for the County and Commonwealth aforesaid, do hereby certify, that George S. Taft on the fourth day of January A.D. 1854 was and still is
a Justice of the Peace, in and for said County, duly commissioned and qualified, and authorized by the laws of this Commonwealth, to take the acknowledgement of deeds, and administer oaths, and that his signature to the certificate of acknowledgment on the deed of Moses Pierce
hereto annexed is genuine, and that said deed is executed and acknowledged according to the laws of this Commonwealth.
Given under my hand, and the seal of said County , this fifth day of January , in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty- four . Jo. Mason Clerk.

POWER OF ATTORNEY.
Know all men by these presents, That I, Abner Pierce of Uptonbridge of the County of Worcester and State of Massachusetts , and one of the children and legal representatives of Jacob Pierce a Revolutionary soldier, and and Rebecca Pierce his wife who is now deceased, do hereby, irrevocably, constitute and appoint David H. Warren , of Witchburg , my true and lawful Attorney, for me, and in my name, to examine into and prosecute any claim that may be due, or found to be due, the children and legal representatives of Jacob Pierce and Rebecca Pierce in virtue of said Jacob Pierce's service in the Revolutionary war, and the several acts and resolutions of Congress relative thereto, and that might have accrued to either of the said parties, and not drawn during their lifetime, and now due to their legal representatives, and to receive the certificate of Pension, &c., when issued by the Department: I hereby confirming whatsoever my said attorney may do, or cause to be legally done, either in person or by substitution, in the prosecution of said claim, except drawing money on the said claim, I revoking any other authority I may have given to any other person or persons in the premises whatsoever.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal, this
fourth day of January , 1854.
Signed in presence of
Abner Pierce
George S. Tapp H. H. Russell
STATE OF Massachusetts County of Worcester } Set.
On this fourth day of January , in the year 1854, personally appeared before me, Abner Pierce , and acknowledged the within Power of Attorney to be his act and deed.
George S. Tapp
J. P.

Dear Mr. H. P. Waldo Commonwealth Washington D. C.

Jacob Pierce
1775 8 mo. Capt Thomas J. Randolph W.H. Surge.
3 "

AM Rebecca Fierce
38 N.H.
Hon L. P. Waldo Commissioner Washington D.C.

Rev WIDOW, &c.
File No. 16681
Rebecca Pierce
Widow of
Jacob Pierce
Serg. Rev. War.
Act: July 7 th 1838
Index:—Vol. M , Page 131
[Arrangement of 1870.]

We Joseph Pierce and Josiah Pierce depose and say that we were acquainted with Josiah Pierce late of Yaffrey in the County of Cheshire New Hampshire deceased — that he died on the ninth day of August A.D. 1826. (eighteen hundred and twenty six) that he left a widow Rebecca Pierce who still survives and remains his widow — having never been married since his decease —
Joseph Pierce Josiah Pierce
Cheshire County P.
State of New Hampshire
Nov 10. 1838 Subscribed & sworn to
Before me W. M. Edwards
Jus Pierce
I certify that the above deponents are credible persons —
Thomas Edwards Jus Pierce

State of New Hampshire
Cheshire ss.
I Henry Coolidge Clerk of the Superior Court of Judicature for the County of Cheshire Certify that Thomas M. Edwards was on the 10 th day of November instant and still is a Justice of the Peace in the County of Cheshire aforesaid duly commissioned and sworn and that his name subscribed to the within Certificate is his genuine signature
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said Superior Court at Keene this thirteenth day of November A.D. eighteen hundred thirty eight
H. Coolidge Clerk
Evidence of Health Between Friends

Wethersfield Dec 14 th 1863 Hon S. P. Waldo Commissioner
Dear Sir Will have the goodness to send me a copy of the Pension Certificate of Rebecca Pierce widow of Jacob Pierce who resided at Saffrey N. H. about 15 or 16 years since at which time she obtained said certificate and drew pension some five years and the certificate is now lost. Her husband was in the U. S. Service eight months in the Revolutionary War and was engaged in the Battle of Bunker Hill. If the above does not come within your line of business will you have the kindness to pass this over to the proper person to attend to it and I will satisfy him as soon for the trouble. please reply immediately and much oblige,
Your Obedt Servant
D. H. Merriam Atty.

Ms. A. 9. 2. 47
Rebecca Pierce, Act 1838, § 45. for annuity. Paid to 4 March 1841.
J. Burt Auditor

Pension Office Jany 30 1854
Sir Rebecca Pierce, N H Rolls, Ad
July 7 1838, $45 00 per annum, Please state to what time paid
Very Respectfully,
G. Cal.
for Com g Pensions
T Burles Third Auditor

Nov 21
file with
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Rebecca
Care
J. L. Edwards Comm of Pensions Washington City
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State of New Hampshire Cheshire County ss
I Henry Goodridge Clerk of the Superior Court of Judicature for the County of Cheshire certify that Joshua Converse was on the 12 day of November last and still is a Justice of the Peace in the County of Cheshire aforesaid duly commissioned and sworn and that his name within written is his genuine signature
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court at Keene in said County this seventeenth day of November A.D. eighteen hundred and thirty eight
H. Goodridge Clerk

I Enos Lake of Rindge in the County of Cheshire in the State of New Hampshire aged eighty two years - depose. That I was well acquainted with Jacob Pierce of Jaffrey in said County from A. D. 1775 to the time of his death - That on or about the twentieth of April 1775 said Pierce and myself turned out under Capt. Nathan Hale of said Rindge to join the Army at Cambridge near Boston, in the State of Massachusetts, on our arrival at said Cambridge said Pierce and myself enlisted under said Hale for the term of eight months. In a short time Capt. Hale was promoted, and Capt. Philip Thomas took command of the company and said Pierce was made Sergeant, and he and myself served together in said company the term of eight months and one month after - When returned home, and I think said Pierce stayed a while longer
Enos Lake State of New Hampshire Cheshire ss. Rindge November 12, 1838 Subscribed & sworn to by Enos Lake the above named deponent
Before me - Joshua Converse. Justice of the Peace
I certify that the above named Enos Lake is a credible person
Joshua Converse. Jus. Peace