Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 20,774, James Brown, Continental (N.H.)

SERVICE
NUMBER
Continental (N.H.)
Brown, James Anna
W. 20,774.
CONTENTS
enl. at Ware, Hillsborough Co. N.H.
In 1832, aged 76 yrs. res. of Henniker, Merrimack Co. N.H.
d. at Henniker, Aug. 30, 1842.

2804. New Hampshire
James Brown
Hannibal in the State of N H who was a Pirate in the company commanded by Captain  of the regt commanded by Col Mason in the N H line for  Years
Inscribed on the Roll of N H at the rate of 40 Dollars -- Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 6 th day of Dec 1832 and sent Joseph 6 West Concord N H
Arrears to 4th of Febr 1832 $60-- Semi-ann. allowance ending 1 st Mar 33 20-- $80--
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Book D.
Vol. 1 st
Page 143.
D. H.  Clerk,

1780 Gen Hampshire Anna Brown, widow of James Brown N.H. who served in the Revolutionary war, as a private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 40 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 11 day of Oct 1851, and sent to Hon C. H. Pease Concord N. Hamp
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 4 Vol. 1

James Brown 11496 Died Henniker
On the 10th day of March 1896, James Brown, of the County of Hillsborough and State of New Hampshire, did die, leaving as his wife, Mary Brown, and as his children, the following: John Brown, of the County of Hillsborough, New Hampshire; Mary Brown, of the County of Hillsborough, New Hampshire; Sarah Brown, of the County of Hillsborough, New Hampshire; and James Brown, of the County of Hillsborough, New Hampshire.
DECLARATION

DECLARATION.
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7th of June, 1832.
State of New-Hampshire, } ss. County of Merrimack
On this 30 th day of August 1832 personally appeared before the Judge of the Court of Probate for said County  James Brown - a resident of Henniker - in the County of Merrimack and State of New-Hampshire, aged seventy six 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 provision made by the act of Congress, passed June 7th, 1832. That he enlisted in the army of the United States in the year 1775 with Capt Gilman - and served in the Colo. Nipon - regiment of the New Hampshire line, under the following named officers: that he enlisted at Ware in the County of Hillsborough and State of New Hampshire in the Month of November on December A.D. 1775 under Capt Gilman 1 st  Lt Santell - 2 nd  Lt White , Ensign Hutchins in Colo. Nipon ; Reg t Gen Sullivan  Brig a Morchee to Winter Hill joined the Army in the Month of January 1776 stationed there until March following when he Marched to New London Connecticut from thence by Water to New York City , from thence, to Governors Island , where we made some fortifications; from thence back to New York City , from thence to White Plains , from thence to Phillips Manor , from thence to Pick'skill , and crossed the River Hudson into New Jersey , from thence, to Bethlehem where he crossed the River Delaware in to Pennsylvania from thence he Marched in various directions, crossing the River Delaware into New Jersey then marched through places underlined for six or eight weeks the name of which he does not now recollect served there out the full time of one year it being the time of his enlistment. That he actually served in the above enlistment twelve Months.
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or an annuity, except the present, and he declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of any agency in any State.
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
James Brown
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states.
Boswell Stevens Judge of Probate
I, H. B. Chase , Register of the Court of Probate for said County of Merrimack , do hereby certify, that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of James Brown for a pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of said Court, this thirtieth day of August A.D. 1832 .
H. B. Chase, Register of Probate.

14098 Siria Bryonensis M. Robt. Hallam N. H.
act 7 July 1838
Munro 1779
Munro died 1842
Rejected not a word at the passage of the act

STATE OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE.
I John J. Gilchrist Chief Justice of the Superior Court of Judicature and of the Courts of Common Pleas in the State of New-Hampshire, DO CERTIFY, that Nathaniel B. Baker Esquire, whose signature is affixed to the papers hereto annexed, is Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for the County of Merrimack, and hath the keeping of the files, records and proceedings of said Court, and is by law the proper person to make out and certify copies thereof, and that full faith and credit are and ought to be given to his acts and attestations done as aforesaid ; and that his attestation to the papers hereto annexed, being numbered from one to _____ inclusive, is in due form.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the said Court to be affixed this 9 th day of April in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty .
John James Gilchrist

I Nathaniel B Baker clerk of the court of common pleas within and for the county of Merrimack and state of New Hampshire hereby certify that the within signed Benjamin Wadleigh was, at the time of the making of his signature, a justice of the court of common pleas for said county, and that said signature in my belief is genuine.
I further certify that William Woodbury within signed is duly commis- sioned as a justice of the peace within and for the county of Hillsborough in said state, that his commission is dated June 30 th 1846, and will expire June 30, 1851, and that said signature in my belief is genuine.
I further certify that Grace W. Kelley

written signed is a justice of the peace within and for said County of Merrimack, that his commission is dated December 7 th 1847 and will expire on the 7 th day of December 1852, and the signature within made, is in my belief genuine.
Witness my hand and seal this ninth day of April A.D. 1850.
Attest
N. D. Dake Clerk.

Merrimack ss. State of New Hampshire I, Nathaniel B Baker, Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas, within the State and County aforesaid, hereby certify that at the term of the Court of Common Pleas held at Concord in said County and State on the fourth Tuesday of March 1850, satisfactory evidence was presented to said Court, that James Brown was a revolutionary pensioner of the United States on the agency at Concord N.H. at the rate of forty dollars per annum, that he died in the town of Henniker in the County of Merrimack aforesaid on the 30 th day of August A.D. 1842, and left a widow, Anna Brown, that said Anna Brown is still living and still remains his widow
Witness my hand and the Seal of said Court this 9 th day of April A.D. 1850
N. B. Baker Clerk

State of New-Hampshire Merrimack County, ss. }
On this thirty first day of January 1850 personally appeared before the subscriber being a justice of the Court of Common Pleas for the County of Merrimack and State of New-Hampshire, Anna Brown a widow of Henniker in the County and State aforesaid aged eighty eight years, who, being first duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following declara- tion, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed July 7. W. 32, March 3. 1843 & 12 June 1844 entitled an act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows - That she is the widow of James Brown late of Henniker who was a Private in the war of the Revolution and a pensioner of the United States under the Act of June 7. W. 32, at the rate of forty Dollars per Annum on the list of the Agency at Concord State of New-Hampshire for the services of her said husband she asks reference to the evidence filed in the department in his application for a pension under the act aforesaid -
She further declares that she was married to the said James Brown on the 8 th day of December 1779, at Weare in the County of Hillsborough N. H. by John Roby a Justice of the Peace, that her husband the said James Brown died at Henniker aforesaid on the 30 th day of August 1842, that she was not married to him previous to his having the reason but the marriage took place prior to the first day of January 1794, Viz. at the time above stated - and that she is still a widow -
Anna Brown

Sworn to and subscribed, on the day and year last above written, Before me.
Benjamin Wadleigh
A Justice of the Court of Common Pleas. For Merri- mack County
I certify that the words & figures "1844" "Feb 2, 1848" were interlined and the words "State of Hampshire" were erased before signing.
Benjamin Wadleigh { A Justice of the Court of Common Pleas for Merrimack County
I further certify that this deposition was taken at the residence of the within named deponent by reason of old age and bodily infirmity, not being able to attend in Court.
Benjamin Wadleigh { A Justice of the Court of Common Pleas for Merrimack County

I Hiram Simons. Depose and testify that I hold the Office of clerk for the Town of Weare in the county of Hillsborough and State of New Hampshire, and have in my possession the Books of records belonging to said Town, that upon said books. I find the following records To wit - "Weare December eighth, one Thousand seven hundred and seventy nine, this May certify that James Brown and Anna Emory both of the Town of Weare are lawfully joined in Marriage by me - John Roby Justice of the Peace," that the foregoing is a true copy of the records with the exception of the date, which stands on the books in fair legible letters and figures as follows To wit "December 8 th 1779" -
Hiram Simons, Town clerk of Weare
State of New Hampshire
Hillsborough ss January 8 th 1850 Personally appeared Hiram Simons who I certify is clerk of the Town of Weare, and made Oath in due form of law that the foregoing extract and affidavit are true -
Before Me
Wm Woodbury Justice of the Peace

I Caleb Emery of Waco in the County of Hillsborough New Hampshire, depose and say, that I am the brother of Anna Brown of Henniker in said State, widow of James Brown late of said Henniker, deceased,
I am now twenty six years old and over. The said James Brown and his wife were both of Waco when they were married and lived in said Waco as husband & wife until they had four children, they then removed to said Henniker & lived within 4 a mile & a half of me until he died, which was about seven years ago last August & left my sister his widow and she still remains his widow.
The said James Brown was a pensioner of the United States for a number of years before he died
Caleb Emery
State of New Hampshire
Merrimack County, ss. March 15 th 1850
Personally appeared Caleb Emery (who is a credible witness) and made oath in due form of law that the foregoing affidavit by him subscribed is true.
Before me Noah W. Kelly Jus. Peace.

11,496
James Brown
Pwah
1 year
M.C.E
Adm
$20.
J. C. West Esq Cuenca PH

11496  BRIEF in the case of James Brown of Henniker in the State of New Hampshire (Act 7th June, 1832.)
1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? a Court
2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?
3. How old is he? 76
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.     Nov or Dec In 1775 1 — — As a private Gen. Cap. Gilman Col. Nix on  
5. In what battles was he engaged? none mentioned
6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Hillsborough County N. H.
7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditionary evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls?
One living witness
8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect?
all right
I certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
W. C. Easton Examining Clerk.

N 14098 Anna Brown N.H.
Hon. C.H. Pease 23 April 1850.
Lynn 19 May 1857
at 7 May 1838

9085, N. Hampshire Co. Anna Brown widow of James who was a pirate in the Revolution
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 40 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 11 day of Oct 1851, and sent to
Hon C. H. Peaslee Concord N.H.
[Acts of March 3, 1843, & June 17, 1844.]
Recorded in Book a Vol. 2 Page 12

I Joseph Johnson of Enfield in the County of Grafton & State of New Hampshire depose and say that I was well acquainted with James Brown of Moose Mountain Herk in the County of Hillsborough, in said State of New Hampshire during the years 1775 & 1776. and know that he served in Capt Gilman's Co. and Col. Nixon's Regiment, I was with him at Winter Hill, New London, New York, White Plains, and several other places in the State of New York, New Jersey & Pennsylvania General Sullivan commanded the Brigade which we belonged to, we both belonged to one Company, and I know that he entered for one year, and served his country faithfully during that period — Lebanon Augt 10. 1832 Joseph Johnson
State of New Hampshire } Lebanon Augt 10 th 1832 Grafton — S.S. } Then personally appeared Joseph Johnson of Enfield the signer of the above and made solemn oath to the statements therein contained, before me —
Calvin Benton Notary Public
State of New Hampshire Secretary's Office August 10. 1832. I certify that the above named Calvin Benton is a Notary Publick, duly constitu- ted and sworn. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set the seal of the State. Nathl. Merrill Secretary.

I certify that Joseph Johnson who has sworn to and subscribed the within Affidavit, is a credible witness and that full credit is due to his testimony.
Calvin Benton Notary Public

11,496 James Brown

BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims, of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of James Brown 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?
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?
Yes
Has the official character and signature of the magistrate been certified by the proper officer under his seal of office?
Yes
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?
Yes
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.

Histy to
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Rev
WIDOW, &c.
Oct-6-1900 J. Q. Eaton Cr
File No. 20774
Anna Brown
widow of
James Brown
Pr. Rev War.
Act: Feb 2 d 48
Index:—Vol. 8 , Page 90
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Concord N. H. Sept. 14 th 1851.
Sir
In April 1850, the petition of Frances Brown, widow of James Brown deceased, (who was pensioner of the U. States under the act of 7 July 1832) was for- warded to Hon. Charles H. Parker and by him put before the Commissioner of Pensions, asking for for a pension under the acts of 1838, 1843, 1844 & 1840, as the widow of said James Brown, the weight of the papers was acknowledged at the Pension office & the following answer returned - to wit -
"Pension office
April 23 d 1850.
Sir
"I have the honor to inform you that the papers in support of the claim of Frances Brown, widow of James Brown for a pension under the act of 7 th July 1830, have been examined and filed. This act grants pensions to those widows only, who were widows on the date of its passage. It appears from the papers,

filed by Mrs Brown, that her husband died in 1842, the date of the passage of the Act as she was not a widow on the 7 th July 1838, the date of the passage of the Act, she has no claim to the benefit of that law, her application cannot therefore receive the favorable consid- eration of the department.
I have the honor to be,
Very respectfully,
Your Obt Servt -
J. L. Edwards -
It is believed, that the Joint Resolu- tion passed at the last Session of Congress, explaining the Act of 7 th July 1838. 3 d of March 1843. § 17. June 1844, providing, that the benefits of said acts shall not be withheld from any widow whose husband died since the passage of any of said Acts, has brought her claim within said provisions and that she is now entitled to a pension she now requests that her claim be con- sidered and a certificate forwarded as her husband's pension was $40. per annum
In virtue this at the request of Daniel P. Brown, who is aiding her in the

application & if her Guardian the certifi- cate is desired to be forwarded to me at Concord N. H. -
I am with great respect Your obed Servt
Israel W. Kelly -
Hon James E. Heath Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.C.

Brief in the case of Anna Brown, wid of James County and State of New Hampshire act s 3 Mch '43 Hb.
Claim, ("original," or " for increase. ")
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Husband was a pensioner at $40 per ann. died in '42. Evidence of marriage; Recd.
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Name and residence of Agent.
Hon C. H. Pease, Concord N. H.
F. F. Kilg Examining Clerk.

Concord June 18/1887
Dear Sir
Enclosed is testimony, furnished by Israel W. Kelly Esq. in case of Anna Brown for pension pursuant to the within letter from Dept. Yours truly C. H. Peabody

Pension Office May 19. 1857.
Sir: I have the honor to return Mr. Killip's letter and to state that if it be conclusively shown that Anna Brown, widow of Isaac, was living on the 3 rd March last, she may be admitted to a pension.
Very Respectfully Yours &c.
H. Heath Clerk of Pension
Please return this with the afft s - to me J. W. K.
Mrs C. H. Peabody Concord
N. H. ✓

Anna Brown, wid of James. N. H.
acts 3 March '43 17 June 44 2 Feby 48.
$40. per ann:
bequeath to Howl. C. H. Peaslee, Concord N. H.

STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE.
Secretary of State's Office.
I, JOHN L. HADLEY, Secretary of State aforesaid do hereby certify that Isaac Shaw is an acting Justice of the Peace in and for the County of Mer- rimack duly commissioned and qualified, and duly authorized by the Laws of said State to administer Oaths, take the ac- knowledgment of Deeds, &c. His Commission was dated on the 14th day of June 1847 and will expire on the 14th day of June 1852.
Given under my hand and the Seal of the State this sixteenth day of June 1851.
John L. Hadley Secretary of State.

I David F. Brown in the County of Merrimack State of New Hampshire depose and say that I am well acquainted with Anna Brown of Henniker in the State County of Merrimack and State of New Hampshire widow of James Brown, late of said Henniker deceased, who was a pensioner of the United States at the rate of $40. per annum, and know that she was living on the third of March last, and is still living and continues the widow of the aforesaid James Brown
David F. Brown
State of New Hampshire Merrimack County S.S. June 13 1851 Personally appeared David F. Brown above named who is a creditable witness, and made oath in due form of law that the above affidavit by him described was true
Before me Jacob Straw Just. Pe.

I James B. Brown in the County of Hennimack State of New Hampshire depose and say that I am well acquainted with Anna Brown of Hennimack in the County of Hennimack and State of New Hampshire widow of James Brown late of said Hennimack deceased, who was a pensioner of the United States at the rate of $40. per annum and know that she was living on the third of March last and is still living and continues the widow of the aforesaid James Brown
Jas. B. Brown
State of New Hampshire Hennimack County S.S. June 13 1851 personally - appeared James B. Brown above named who is a creditable witness, and made oath in due form of Law, that the above affidavit by him subscribed was true. Before me Jacob Straw Just Peace