Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 15,991, Jonathan Burton, N.H.

SERVICE
NUMBER
N. H.
Burton, Jonathan Hulda
N 15,991
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BURTON, JONATHAN (N.H.)
W 15991

Record N. Muldah Burton widow of Jonathan Burton
who died on the 10th April 1834 of Stillwater, in the State of N.Y. who was a Sgt. in the Company commanded by Captain St. 36. of the Regt. commanded by Col. Wyman in the N.Y. line for 2 mos. Sergeant 5 " Lieutenant
Henry Robinson July 29 52 Same Octo 23/52
Inscribed on the Roll of Concord at the rate of -70- Dollars 67 Cents per annum. to commence on the 4th day of March, 1834.
Certificate of Pension issued the 20 th day of April 1837 and Sgt. Luke Woodbury Antrim N.Y.
Arrears to the 4th of March 1837 $460 Pension allowance ending 4 Sept.
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Dear Mother I have been thinking of you and your kind words. I am well at present and hope to hear from you soon. I have not much news to write at present. I must close for this time. Give my love to all the folks from me. Your loving son, John Doe
mem d . of things given to my Daughter Huldah
1764 & 1765
1891 1892 1893 1894 1895 1896 1897 1898 1899 1900

Memorandum. Middlesex June 14 th 1764—
Let it be remembered, that I have this Day given unto my Daughter Huldah, now Wife to Jonathan Burton, the following Household furniture in part of which I purpose she shall have out of my Estate, as her Portion, vizt
  Case of Drawers — — — — —  £ 22. 10. 0    Round Table & square Table — — —  9 — 0 — 0    Fire shovel, Tongs & Teamil — — —  6 — 0 — 0    Beaf Skittle & Skillet — — — — —  14 — 10 —    Box Iron, Heaters & a Chest — — —  3. 15 —    Knives & Forks, Coffee Pot & Tea Disher —  3. 8 —    Cow, Wheels & Chairs — — — — —  44 — 0 —    Frying pan, Iron Pot &c — — — — —  4 — 0 —    Feather Bed & Furniture — — — — —  85 — 0 —    Table Cloths, Napkins, Pillow Cases &c —  10. 0 —    Sewer Platters, Plate, Bacons &c — — —  12. 0 —    and in Novemb r 1765. I gave her an d Bed —  15. 10 —  
O. T. £ 229 — 13 —
in lawful Money £ 30. 12. 4 1/2
Witness my Hand
Samuel Nichols

State of New Hampshire
Hillsborough Co. On this twenty third day of February, A.D. 1837, personally appeared before me, Luke Woodbury, Judge of the Court of Probate of wills &c. in and for the County of Hillsborough aforesaid, Huldah Burton, a resident of Milford in said County of Hillsborough, aged Ninety one 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. 1836, That she is the widow of Jonathan Burton, late of Milford in said County of Hillsborough, deceased, who was an orderly Sergeant, I think, in the New Hampshire Militia in 1775 - and in 1776 he was a second Lieutenant, in the New Hampshire Militia. His commission of Lieutenant has been preserved, and is hereto annexed. My recollection in relation to the different periods of his service is in distinct - According to the best of my recollection, however, he was absent in 1775 at Winter Hill about two months, and in 1776 about five months, on an expedition to the west, I think, he told me to Grafton point. Annexed is a paper in his own hand writing, in which he states the periods of his service particularly. Also annexed is some orders of General Gates to him on his expedition to the west. She further declares that she was married to the said Jonathan

Boston, on the twenty ninth day of February, in the year of our Lord seventeen hundred and sixty four. That her husband, the aforesaid Jonathan Boston died on the thirteenth day of April A.D. 1811. and that she has remained a widow ever since that period, as will more fully appear by reference to the proof accompanying this declaration. That her husband never drew a pension letter
Jonathan Boston
Huldah her Boston mark
Samuel Boston
Sworn to and subscribed, on the day and year above written, before me.
Luther Woodbury } Judge of the Court of Probate of Hillsboro for the County of Hillsborough
State of New Hampshire
Hillsborough County ss. February 23. 1837
I do hereby certify, that Huldah Boston the aforesaid deponent, is in my belief, a credible person, and that the cause of making the aforesaid declaration out of court, is that the deponent is, in my belief, from bodily infirmities unable to attend court.
Luther Woodbury } Judge of the Court of Probate of Hillsboro for the County of Hillsborough

I Andrew Wallace, Clerk of the Superior Court of Judicature for the County of Hillsborough in the State of New Hampshire certify that Luke Woodbury forementioned is Judge of the Probate of Wills &c in & for the County of Hillsborough aforesaid as forementioned, and that the foregoing signatures, purporting to be his, are genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto affixed the Seal of said Superior Court and subscribed my name, this sixth day of March in the year of our Lord 1837. A. Wallace Clerk

Jonathan Burton and Hulda Nichols were married February 29 th 1764.
John Burton Jr. Town Clerk
The above is a true copy from the Records of the town of Wilton Attest, Timothy Parkhurst, Town Clerk
I Timothy Parkhurst of Wilton, in the County of Hillsborough and State of New Hampshire, of lawful age do testify and say, that the above extract from the Records of the town of Wilton is a true copy. Timothy Parkhurst
State of New Hampshire Hillsborough County ss March 11 1837 Then the above named Timothy Parkhurst made solemn oath to the Truth of the above affidavit by him subscribed before me Abner Whitemore Justice of Peace
Hillsborough County ss March 11 1837 I do hereby certify that Timothy Parkhurst Esq. the aforesaid deponent is in my opinion a creditable person and his statement entitled to credit Abner Whitemore Justice of the Peace

I Andrew Wallace, Clerk of the Superior Court of Jurisdiction for the County of Hillsborough in the State of New Hampshire, certify that Abram Whittemore is a Justice of the Peace for said County of Hillsborough as within mentioned, and that the within signatures, purporting to be his, are genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto af- fixed the seal of said Court, and subscribed my name, this sixth day of March, 1837.
A. Wallace Clerk
Deputy Clerk Affidavit

To. Henry Robinson Esq. Bennington Centre, Vermont.
Proof April 28/52  Northfield Care of Aldah Branton
Kirby Andover
Please address H. E. Robinson Present

State of New Hampshire } Lemuel N. Pattee Regent Willsboro' County } of the Probate Court, within & for the said County of Hillsboro' do hereby certify, that satisfactory evidence has been exhibited to said Court, that Huldah Burton was a pensioner of the United States at the rate of 76 Dollars & 67 cents per annum; was a resident of the County of Hillsborough in the State of New Hampshire, and died in the Town of Wilton in the State of New Hampshire in the year 1839. : On the fifteenth day of September; that she left six children whose names are Samuel Burton Jonathan Burton Amos N. Burton, Abigail Putnam & Clara Smith and Anna Fisher
And further certify that Jonathan Burton was duly ap- pointed Executor of said Estate of Huldah Burton — In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of Office at Anhurst this sixth day of April A.D. 1852.
Lemuel N. Pattee Reg. of the Probate Court "

STATE OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE.
COUNTY OF HILLSBOROUGH, ss.
Probate Office at Amherst April 6, 1852
I, Wm. C. Clarke Lemuel N. Pierce
Judge of Probate for said County, hereby certify, that , whose name is subscribed to the foregoing certificate, is the
Register of Probate for said County, duly appointed, commissioned and sworn; and that his said certificate is in
due force under my hand this Sixth day of April A. D. 18 52
Wm. C. Clarke Judge of Probate
Lemuel N. Pierce "

Know all men by these presents, That I Jonathan Burton of Willon in the County of Hillsboro' State of New Hampshire Executor of the Estate of Huldah Burton deceased, who was a pensioner of the United States, do hereby constitute & appoint Henry Robinson of Bennington, Vermont, my true & lawful Attorney for me & in my name to prosecute any claim which the heirs of said Huldah Burton deceased may have against the United States. And to act in the premises, in all respects, as tho' I was personally present, —
Witness my hand & seal this sixth day of April 1852.
Sealed & delivered in presence of
Wm. Clarke
Levi A. Patten
Jonathan Burton
State of New Hampshire } Be it known, that on the Hillsboro' County } sixth day of April 1852, before the Subscribing Authority, in & for said County, personally appeared Jonathan Burton above named, & acknowledged the foregoing power of Attorney to be his act and deed. —
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand this day and year above mentioned. —
Wm. Clarke
Judge of Probate

Concordia 19th August 1776
to proceed with your party in four Batteaus with all possible expedition... I would you to leave the method of loading the Batteaus entirely to the man with you, who is thoroughly acquainted with the proper method of doing it, and knows every corner where it is safe to put... I make it very necessary... be lost and the Way spoiled
You'll stop at Chaperon's on this side Common point, and let your People assist in putting the platform across the two Batteaus, which go from this in company with you, on purpose to load at that place; that will detain you in very short time. Take the best method you can in the Way weights, it is commonly done in this country by making a set of Cocks as equal in size as possible, and then weighing two or four of them, by which the weight of the whole is ascertained. It is the Generals positive orders that you take every possible method to prevent any of your people from going into houses, that either are or have been infected with the small pox, as the bringing that disorder into this Camp may be attended with the most dreadful consequences. You ought every night to keep a couple of Sentries
Yours & Henry Wey A.D. Q.M.
Lieutenant General... Boston

From the hand of Jonathan Burton & his the Vespillo. & other books with some Bather's & 20 men
Given Paris Aug. 20 1776
Blanchard B.G.
BURTON, JONATHAN (N.H.) W 15991

I Joseph Nichols of Merrimac County of Hillsborough State of New Hampshire of lawful age testify and say that I am well acquainted with the handwriting of Samuel Nichols who was my father, that the signature of the schedule hereto attached is his handwriting, also I further testify and say that the said Nicholas was never married to any other man since her husband's decease but remains the widow of the said Jonathan Boston. Joseph Nichols
Hillsborough ss. March 7 th 1837 Then the above named Joseph Nichols appeared and made solemn oath that the above affidavit by him subscribed is true before me Simons Kenny one of the justices of the peace in and for the County of Hillsborough State of New Hampshire Simons Kenny, just. Peace
State of New Hampshire
Hillsborough ss, March 7 th , 1838
I certify that the above named Joseph Nichols who has signed this affidavit is a man of truth and veracity Simons Kenny, just. Peace

I Andrew Warren, Clerk of the Superior Court of Judicature for the County of Hillsborough in the State of New Hampshire, certify that Simeon Ken- ny within named is a Justice of the Peace for said County of Hillsborough also within mentioned, and that the within signatures, purporting to be his, are genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto affixed my Seal of Office, and subscribed my name, this seventh day of March in the year of our Lord, 1837.

Aug 10/32
Rel: to case of Waldah. B. 1886. Too wide: of John D. than.
W. R. Davis Bennington Centre Vt.
Green
FREE
Wife of Paul D. ...

Wrenington Centre Vt Augt 11 th 1852 -
Hon ble Jas E Heath Comp d of Pensions
Sir,
I had the Honor to receive your Letter of the 29 th Ult o , - Stating that "a power of Atty had been filed by me in the case of Huldah Burton of N.H. but you do not know the object" -
Huldah Burton drew a small pension as the widow of her husband. She now claims an increase under the Act July 7 th 1838. which, I suppose entitles her to draw the same amount, to which her husband was entitled to draw up to the date of her death - And her Administrator, through me now applies for the increase of her pension under that Act - Therefore would respectfully request an early re-examination of her papers -
I am Sir Very Respectfully Your Ob dt . Servt
Henry Robinson

Bennington Vermont,
Hon ble Jas s Heath Compt of Pensions—
Dear Sir,
I will esteem it a great favor, if you will permit my Son Henry Earl Robinson Esq d to examine any papers or appli- cations for pensions, or Land Warrants in which I am the Attorney— now on file in your Office or which may be hereafter rec d .
I am Sir with great Respect & Kindness your friend & Very Oth ly .
Henry Robinson

Springfield Sept 4 th
Dear
Boston Apr 12 Mr. H. Hon. J. A. Cummings War Department Pension Office Washington City.

Hon. J. L. Edwards
Antrim April 8. 1837
Com. of Pensions
Sir, your favor duly received informing of the deficiency of evidence in the application of Huldah Burton for a pension, under the act of July 4. 1836. Enclosed, I send you the affidavits of Doct. Zephaniah Kittredge, which, I think, marks out her claim beyond a doubt. You now have an affidavit from him - and he informs me, it was an omission of the magistrate, that what he has now stated, was not inserted in his first affidavit, as he is confident the facts were stated at the time. Doct. Kittredge is a man of undoubted veracity, and his character as such is well known by the Secy. of the Treasury. The claim of Mrs. Burton, I have no doubt is a highly meritorious one; and I hope under the present evidence, there will be no delay in forwarding her a certificate for a pension - Be pleased to enclose it to me, and a blank form

if any has been adopted by the Department for procuring the money -
With great Respect Yr Obed Servt. Lula Woodbury
P.S. The application of Mrs. Brewster was made about one month since.

Isaac Blanchard. Affidavit

I Isaac Blanchard of Wilton in the County of Hillsborough and State of New Hampshire, of lawful age, do testify and say, that I was well acquainted with Jonathan Burton and Huldah Burton his Wife and that they lived together in said Town of Wilton, in the mutual relation of Husband and Wife, untill April 30 th A.D. 1811. at which time the said Jonathan Burton died at said Wilton, leaving the said Huldah Burton his lawful Wife, a Widow and the said Huldah Burton yet remains unmarried and the Widow of the said deceased Jonathan Burton. Isaac Blanchard
State of New Hampshire. Hillsborough County. ss.
On this third day of March A.D. 1837. came Isaac Blanchard and made Oath, that the above affidavit by him subscribed is true. Before me. Timothy Parkhurst Jus. Peace
State of New Hampshire, Hillsborough County. ss.
Wilton March the 3 d 1837. I do hereby certify that I am acquainted with Isaac Blanchard the person who signed the above Affidavit and that he is a creditable witness and his statements entitled to credit. Timothy Parkhurst Justice of Peace
I Andrew Wallace, Clerk of the Superior Court of Judicature for the County of Hillsborough in the State of New Hampshire, certify that Timothy Parkhurst is a Justice of the Peace for said County of Hillsborough as above, and that the foregoing signatures, purporting to be his, are genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto affixed the Seal of said Court, and subscribed my name, this sixth day of March in the year of our Lord, 1837. A. Wallace Clerk

I Zephaniah Kittredge of Mont Vernon in the County of Hillsborough and State of New Hampshire do hereby certify that I was well acquainted with Jonathan Bustard late of Witter in said County deceased, that I served with him in the Revolutionary service in 1775 at Winter Hill, that he was an orderly sergeant in Captain Benjamin Taylors Company of Militia, that he marched from Amherst New Hampshire where said company was raised raised, about the first of December 1775 and went to Winter Hill in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, that he served there two months, I was with him during all the time we enlisted in the first place only for six weeks, but by the solicitation of our officers we remained two weeks longer - I drew pay for two months and know that he drew pay for the same length of time - That we served in Colonel Reed's Regiment - Zephaniah Kittredge
State of New Hampshire
Hillsborough ss. April 4. 1837 Personally appeared the above named Zephaniah Kittredge and made oath that the foregoing affidavit by him subscribed is true before me
Luke Woodbury } Justice of the peace
I do hereby certify that I am well acquainted with the above deponent Zephaniah Kittredge and that he is a credible person
Luke Woodbury } Justice of the peace
I Andrew Warren, clerk of the Superior Court of Judicature for the County of Hillsborough in the State of New Hampshire, do hereby certify that Luke Woodbury is a Justice of the Peace as above, and that the foregoing signatures, purporting to be his, are genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto affixed the Seal of said Court and subscribed my name, this fourth day of April in the year of our Lord, 1837.
A. Warren Clerk

I Nephaniah Kittredge of Mount Vernon in the County of Hillsborough and State of New Hampshire of lawful age depose and say. That I served as a private in Capt. Taylors company two months A.D. 1775 at Winter hill, and during said term Jonathan Barton of Milton was orderly sergeant in said company. I further state that in the year one thousand seven hundred and seventy six I enlisted into Capt. Husbands company as a private for five months service at Tyenontage and my orders were to join Capt. Barrons company at Ankenest. I accordingly did, and the aforesaid Jonathan Barton was lieutenant in said Barrons company. I marched in company with him to Tyenontage. I then joined Capt. Husbands company, I was personally acquainted with the said Jonathan Barton and know that he continued in the service as lieutenant in said Barrons company during the aforesaid term of five months which I served. Nephaniah Kittredge
State of New Hampshire Hillsborough ss. February 27-1837 Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written before me
Nathaniel Boren } Justice of the Peace
State of New Hampshire Hillsborough ss Febry 27-1837
I do hereby certify that I am acquainted with Nephaniah Kittredge the person who signed the above affidavit and that he is a creditable witness in my opinion
Nathaniel Boren } Justice of the Peace

Zephaniah Kittredge's 1480-1480 Affidavit
W.H.
4 July 76
3 rd Soc.
Please notify the Secy of the Treasury of the result of the Examination
Hon. L. Woodbury

I Andrew Wallace, Clerk of the Superior Court of Judicature for the County of Hillsborough in the State of New Hampshire, certify that Nathaniel Bruce within named is a Justice of the Peace for said County of Hillsborough as within mentioned, and that the within signatures, purporting to be his, are genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto affixed the seal of said Court, and subscribed my name, this sixth day of March in the year of our Lord, 1837.
A. Wallace Clerk

Oct. 5 Mil. Hist. Soc. J. J. Marsh. Minneapolis, Minn.
189 Ch
Rev WIDOW, &c.
File No. 15-991
Hulda Burton Widow of Jonathan Burton Sergt. Rev. War
Act July 4 th 1836
Index: Vol. a , Page 104
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Huldah Burton widow of Jonathan.
N.H.
21 day in R. I. not accounted
2 mo. 10 day S. H.
10.00 40.00 26.67 76.67 460.02
Lake Woodbury Auburn N.H.

Minutes of Soldier's Services in the Revo- lutionary War
1861

William Abbot jun r Two Months at Winter Hill in the year 1775 one Month at Saratoga in 1777. Three weeks at Rhod Island in 1780 Personal, by Solomon Hatt one year in the Canada Voige, by Nehemiah Hatt Five Months in the three years Service for which he Paid £4-3-4
Simon Royes Nine Months by Amos Hatt jun r in the three years Voige for which he paid £7-10-0. By Peter Putnam one month in the year 1780 to west point for which he Paid £2-8 the old way
Ensign Abner Stiles Three Months Personal Service at New York in the year 1776 By Uriah Ballard jun r Six months in the three years Service for which he Paid £5-0-0
Jacob Putnam Five Months by Jonathan Greele in the Lie Voige in the year 1776 for which he paid £6-0 by Ebenezer Carlton one Eighth of a Turn During the war for which he paid £3-15-0
*Jonathan Burton Two Months at Winter Hill in the year 1775. Five Months at the Lie in 1776. Three weeks at Rhod Island in the year 1780 Personal, by Ebenezer Carlton one Fourth of a turn During the War for which he paid £7-10-0
Jeremiah Hatt one Month Personal Service at Saratoga in the year 1777 by his Son Jeremiah Eight Months at Winter Hill in the year 1775, Eleven Months in the Canada Voige in 1776. by his Son Enoch Six weeks at Portsmouth in the year 1779
Capt. Philip Putnam three Months at New York in the year 1776, one Month at Saratoga in the year 1777 Personal, by Ebenezer Carlton one Tenth of a Turn During the War for which he paid £7-10-0 by Ebenezer Carlton one year at Boston and Roxbury in 1776 for which he paid £2-8-0
William Bayle jun r two Months at Bennington in the year 1777 Personal

Uriah Smith Five Months by Caleb Putnam in the Tie Voge in 1776 for which he paid £6.00 by Silas Thayer two Months at Bennington in the year 1777 for which he paid £20 Dollars
Joshua Blanchard Twelve Months by Humphrey Cram in the three years Service for which he paid £12.00 Three weeks personal Service at Rhod Island in the year 1780
Benjamin Blanchard two Months Personal Service at Winter Hill in the year 1775 by David Hazeltine five months in the three years Service for he paid £5.00
Charles Fletcher Eight Months at Winter Hill in 1775. Ten Months in 1776 at New York Personal Service Done in the other State
Oliver Fletcher two months at Dorchester in 1775 Personal Service Done in the other State
Jacob Bixby Three Months Personal Service at Boston Forty Days at Stillwater paid £8.00 Dollars for one month and £3.00 at the Tie in the year 1776 paid £6. Dollars and 4/ towards the hire of the first three years Men Service done in the other State
Levi Bixby Six Months at Rhod Island four Months at Cohors personal paid £6. Dollars and 4/ towards the hire of the first three years Men Service Done in the other State
Oliver Holt Twelve Months in the Canada Voge Personal
Jonathan Morgan Eight Months at Winter Hill in the year 1775 Twelve Months in 1776 in the Canada Voge Personal Service Done for Pelham
Benjamin Putnam three years Personal Service Done for the other State
Lt Joseph Butterfield Eighteen months in the three years Service by David Hazeltine for which he paid £15.00
John Bridges paid to Ebenezer Johnson for one years Service in 1776 £4.10.00 and he also paid £6.4. in 1777 and also paid £6 Dollars for half a turn to Saratoga in 1777 Service Done in the other State
Nathan Hazeltine Four Months by his son David in the three years Service for which he paid after his son returned 16 paper Dollars

Nathan Hopkinton Jun r Four Months, by David Hopkinton in the three years Service for which he paid 16 Dollars
David Hopkinton four Months in the three years Service Personal
George Blanchard two Months at Winter Hill in 1775 Personal, by Israel Howe one Month in the Canada Voige in 1776 for which he paid -
Thomas Town two Months at Bennington in the year 1777 Personal
Abijah Perry five Months at the Fir in 1776 Personal -
Uriah Wilkins Wilkins two months in the year 1776 in the Canada Voige Personal, by his Brother Archelaus Four Months in the Canada Voige in 1776 and twentyone Days at Winter Hill in 1775
Archelaus Wilkins Six Months by his Son Archelaus at Canada in 1776 and twenty one Days at Winter Hill in 1775
D r Ebenezer Perry by his Son Jonas twelve Months at Winter Hill by his Son Ebenezer Eight Months in the Canada Voige in 1776
George Hutchinson by Oliver Whiting Six weeks in the year 1779 for which he paid £6/ the old way -
Ebenezer Cram two Months at Winter Hill in 1775 and two Months at Bennington in the year 1779 Personal -
The Heirs of Josiah Parker Five Months at the Fir in the year 1776 personal
Stephen Butterfield twelve Months by Nathaniel Dorrington in the Canada Voige in 1776 for which he paid £2-2-0
The Heirs of Isaac Russell twelve Months in the Canada Voige in 1776
John Dale twelve Months by James Holden in the Canada Voige in 1776
Samuel Hutchinson Nine Months by Aaron Holt Jun r in the three years Service for which he paid £7-10-0
Timothy Dale twelve Months by William Burton in the three years Service for which he paid £10-0
John Cram Six Months by His Son Humphrey in the three years Service, by his Son Libulon one Month at Portsmouth, two months at Bennington, and three Months at West point