Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 17,319, Philip Blasdell, Continental N. H.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Continental N H
Blasdell, Philip or Blasdel, or Blasdill,
N 17319
CONTENTS
Hannah

(3638.)
Vermont Roll-
Philip Blasdell Recd's Regimt. N. H. Linet Private. discharged
In the army of the United States during the Revolutionary War.
Inscribed on the Roll of Vermont at the rate of Eight Dollars per month, to commence on the 27 th of April 1818-
Certificate of Pension issued the 14 th of October 1818 and sent to Frederick Bliss Esq. Judge St. Albans - Verm.
Arrears to 4th of Sept. 1818. - - - 34:13 Semi-ann. all'ee ending 4 th March 1819 - 48: -
4 th - 32: - 8/30 - 2:13
$ 82:13
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
46 to the end of the war
Continued
Transfer to Franklin Co.
See letter to J. Hile Esq. June 18. 1832
W. H. Hile Esq. St. Albans, Vt. for his services to the Horace Jones, Esq. H. Hile

Vermont 1542
Hannah Blasdell widow of Philip Blasdell, who died on the 5 th March 1823, of Franklin in the State of Vermont who was a Private in the Comp y commanded by Captain of the regiment commanded by Col. Reid in the N. H. line for N. H.
2 years.
Inscribed on the Roll of Burlington V t at the rate of 80 Dollars — Cents, per annum, to commence on the 4 th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 13 th day of No- vember 1837, and sent to W m Bridges, Esq r St. Albans, V t
Arrears to the 4 th of Sept r 1837 $ 520.00 Semi-annual allowance ending 4 th Mar '38 40.00
$ 560.00
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act July 4, 1836, Section the 3 d }
Recorded by D. M c Curdy Clerk, Book A c Vol. 2. Page 34.

Declaration Philip Bliss
dull unfounded 6

State of Vermont } On this 27 th day of April 1878 Franklin County } before me the subscribers one of the judges of the County Court within
and for the County of Franklin, personally appeared Philip Blissdale aged sixty four years, 8 th May 1815 resident in Fairfax County and State of Vermont 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 Congress, entitled an act to provide for pensions engaged in the land and naval services of the United States in the Revolutionary War that he the said Philip Blissdale in the month of March 1776 at Kingston in the State of New Hampshire enlisted into the Service of the United States in a company commanded by Captain Philip Tilton, in Colonel Ennis Foss's Regt. For the term of one year, he continued to serve in said Corps or in the Service of the United States until the month of November 1776 when he again enlisted at Lebanon Mount Independence, in the State of Vermont for the period of during the war he served in a company commanded by Captain Tilton, in Col. Hales Regiment and continued to serve in said Corps and in Colonel Greeley's Regiment until the close of the war and was honorably discharged at Brattleboro at a place he thinks called Easttown, about Eight Miles from Warrenton, State of New York in the

month of June 1783 his discharge signed by General George Washington Commander in Chief of the American Army and was an honorable discharge, containing a certificate of having met the badge of merit - which he became of his discharge this deponent does not know. He was in the Battle both of Bunker's Hill and was in the retreat from Trenton nine in Chancemount Battle at the taking of Cornwallis and in a great number of Skirmishes and engagements with the enemy - This deponent is now in reduced circumstances and stands in need of the assistance of his country for support not having any real property nor ever did own any - nor any personal property -
And that he has no other evidence now in his power of his said Services.  This X Blasdel mark.  Frederick Bliss I sworn to and declared before me this day and year of our Lord Frederick Bliss County Court Asst Judge of Franklin
I Frederick Bliss Judge of the County Court written and by the County of Franklin as aforesaid do cer- -tify that it appears to my satisfaction that the said Philip Blasdel, did serve in the Revolutionary war, on Continental establishment for the full term of nine months at one period of enlistment and as stated in the preceding declaration, against the common enemy and that he is in reduced circumstances, and stands in

need of the assistance of his County for support, and I hereby certify the same and I now transmit the proceed- -ings and testimony taken and had before me, to the Secre- -tary for the Department of War pursuant to the Directions of the aforementioned act of Congress. and I further certify that the County Court within and for the County of Franklin area which I preside is a Court of Record. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand at St Albans, this 15 th day of May A D 1818 Frederick Bliss a st Judge of Franklin County Court
State of Vermont } Franklin County }
I Horace Jones Clerk of the County aforesaid do hereby certify that Frederick Bliss Esq. before whom the within declaration was made of Phillips Blasdell and the annexed affidavits of James Gale, David White, were made in a Judge of the County Court within & for the County of Franklin and State of Vermont and that he is duly qualified for that position acting under the authority of this State and that his name subscribed thereto is his own proper signature. and the Court over which he presides is a Court of Record. I also certify that Seth Wetmore Esq. before whom the annexed
affidavit of Samuel C. Bragg was made in a part of the premises for said County. and that he is duly qualified to administer Oaths. and that his name thereto subscribed is his own proper signature. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & the seal of said County Court this 15 th day of May A D 1818 Horace Jones Clerk

Phillip Blasdills
Declaration
copy of Record
363 J. B. [Signature] J. B. [Signature]
REPRODUCED AT THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES

Revolutionary Claim, under Act of Congress, May 1, 1820.
STATE OF VERMONT, } Franklin COUNTY, ss. }
Franklin County Supreme Court of Judicature July 2nd June 1820 ON this Eleventh day of July
1820 personally appeared in open Court, being the Supreme Court, for the County of said State Franklin and a Court of Record for said County, having the Power of fine and Impisonment
Phillip Blassdill aged 67 years, resident in Grafton in said County, who being duly sworn, according to law, doth on his oath, declare that he served in the revolutionary war, as follows:— from May 1776 to the end of the war the first year in capt. Phillip Tiltons compy. Col. Enoch Poor Regt New hampshire line afterwards during the war in capt. Titcomb's compy any afterwards commanded by capt William Rowell in 2d New hampshire Regt commanded by col. Nathan Hale my first declaration is dated April 27th 1818 and my Pension certificate is No 3638.
And 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, disposed 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.
I am by occupation a farmer but unable to labour My Family is my wife Hannah aged 66 Insane and not capable of taking care of herself my daughter Hannah aged 26 not able to do the least thing for the family I have no property of any kind but am dependant on my friends for subsistence entirely in presence of J Jones Phillip his Blassdill mark

And 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, disposed 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.
I am by occupation a farmer but unable to labour. My family is my wife Hannah aged 66 Insane and not capable of taking care of herself my daughter Hannah aged 26 not able to do the least thing for the family I have no property of any kind but am dependant on my Friends for subsistence entirely in presence of S Jones Phillip his Blasdisc Mark
Sworn to and declared on the 11 th day of July 1820 }
Before the court
Attest Horace Jones Clerk
STATE OF VERMONT, } Franklin COUNTY, ss. }
i
Horace Jones
Clerk of the Supreme
Court, do hereby certify that the foregoing oath and the schedule thereto annexed, are truly copied from the record 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 Nothing
dollars and _____ cents. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said court, on this 18 th day of July 1820
Horace Jones
Clerk.

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the 3 d section of the act of Congress of the 4 th of July 1836
State of Vermont } On this 2 d day of February Georgia (District) } 1837. Personally appeared Hannah Blasdell a resident of Fairfax in the County of Franklin & State of Vermont, aged eighty one years on the 22 d day of Sept. 1836, who being 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 Phillip Blasdell who was a private in the in the New Hamp- shire line, as she has been informed by her sd husband, has the impression that he enlisted at Kingston N.H. but at what time she is not able to say definitely, but it was in the early part of the Revolutionary War, should say 1776 or 7 and continued in the army to the close of the war, has often heard him mention the names of the officers under whom he served, & the places where he was station & through which he marched, but cannot relate but a small part of them at this late period of her life, she recollects of hearing him often mention being at West Point, Hampshire Hills New York City White Plains, and many other places which she does not now recollect, that he served under capt Tilton, capt Titcomb, col Poor and capt Nathan Hale, has heard him mention being in several engagement but she cannot state any

are in particular.
She further declares that she was married to the said Phillip Blasdell by the Rev Jon a Searl Pastor of the church in Salisbury New Hampshire on the 13 th day of April 1782: that her sd husband was a Pensioner of the United States under the act of 1818, and was continued on the pension Roll to the time of his death, which was on the 5 th day of March 1823, and that she has remain'd a widow ever since that period, as will more fully appear by reference to the evidence hereto annexed -
Sworn to & subscribed the } Hannah his Blasdell day & year above written - } mark
Before me William Bridges Judge of Probate
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & Seal of Office
State of Vermont District of Georgia ss } I Romott Hoyt Clerk of the Court of Probate District of Georgia ss do hereby certify that William Bridges is Judge of Probate in and for the District of Georgia ss duly commissioned and qualified. that his Commission is dated the 15. th day of November AD 1836 and 4purs on the 30. th day of November AD 1837 and that his signature above written is genuine
Given under my hand. and seal of said Court this 27. th day of May 1837
Romott Hoyt
2038

Salisbury March 2nd 1837
Sir
Mr Gale of this town called on me a few days ago for a copy of the marriage requested in your letter to me of Feb y 20 th I examined the records and could find no such marriage recorded on any Book in the town Clerks office I made a certificate by his request to that effect and he sent the same to you or to a person of the same name.
Very Respectfully yours John Townsend
Salisbury N.H. March 2nd 1837
I hereby certify that I have examined all the Books of Records of marriages in the Town Clerks office in said Salisbury and am not able to find the record of the marriage of Philip Blasdel to Hannah Jamison on said books
John Townsend Town Clerk

I Hampton Township of Fairfax in the County of Franklin State of Vermont of sixty eight years of age do hereby say that I was well acquainted with Philip Blossill & Hannah Blossill his wife that they moved into this town (Fairfax) about thirty six years ago - that I then & ever since have resided in Fairfax aforesaid - & was well acquainted with the said Philip until his death which was about fourteen years ago & his wife up to this time - that during the life time of the said Philip the said Philip & the said Hannah lived together as husband & wife & I have no doubt they were - The said Philip was a pensioner & soldier under the act of 1818 till the time of his death - his widow the said Hannah has remained a widow ever since the death of the said Philip & has always sustained the character of an upright honest & industrious woman - The said Philip resided in this town up to the time of his death & the said Hannah up to the present time -
Fairfax March 13. 1857 - Hampton Township
State of Vermont } Fairfax March 13. 1857 Then personally Franklin County } appeared Hampton Township above named & made solemn oath that the above affi- davit by him subscribed is true - Before me
H. E. Hildreth Justice of the Peace

I Nathaniel Gove of Fairfax in the County of Franklin State of Vermont of sixty eight years of age & upwards depon & say that I have been a resident of said Fairfax thirty five years & little more - that I was acquainted with Philip Blanchard & Hannah his wife from 1802 up to the time of the death of the said Philip which was about fourteen years ago - The said Philip was a resident of this town in 1802 & from that time to the day of his death & a residential resident under the act of 1818 - his wife the said Hannah has resided in this town ever since 1802 & has remained a widow ever since the death of her husband the said Philip - she has always sustained the character of an upright honest and industrious woman - Fairfax March 13. 1837 Nathl Gove
State of Vermont & Fairfax March 13. 1837. Then Franklin County ss personally appeared Nathaniel Gove above named and made solemn oath that the above affidavit by him subscribed is true - Before me
H. E. Hubble Justice of the Peace " " "
I hereby certify that both of the foregoing depositions viz Hampton Greenough & Nathl Gove are persons with whom I am well acquainted & have been for more than twelve years & that they are both credible - that the said Greenough has been Post Master at Fairfax Franklin Co Vermont ever since I knew him & still is - " " " " " " " " " "
H. E. Hubble Justice of the Peace " " "

I Samuel Blake of Georgia in the County of Macon and State of Vermont of more than seventy two years of age being duly sworn depose & say that I am acquainted with Hannah Blodgett widow of Philip Blodgett late of Leicester deceased whose been for more than sixty years. That in the year 1781 or 1782 & which I cannot positively ascertain. Philip Blodgett then a soldier in the revolutionary army came to New Salisbury in New Hampshire (one furlough as I understand) when the said Hannah resided & was married to said Hannah as I was informed & rightly believe (though I was not present at the wedding) That soon after the said Philip returned as was understood by me to the army where he continued till the close of the war - & further this deponent saith not. Georgia May 13 th 1857. Samuel Blake
State of Vermont, Georgia May 13 th 1857 Then personally Macon County appeared Samuel Blake the signer of the above affidavit & made solemn oath the same is true - Before me H. E. Hubbell
Justice of the Peace
I hereby certify that I am well acquainted with the above named Samuel Blake & have been for twelve years or more & that he is a credible man - H. E. Hubbell Justice of the Peace

State of Vermont } I Joseph H Brainerd Franklin county } Clerk of Franklin County Court. do hereby certify That Homer C Hubbell who has affixed his name to the within viz to the Deposition of Hampton Lovegrove. Rattle Gove and Samuel Blake is a Magistrate duly quali- fied to act as such and that his signature affixed to the foregoing depositions is in his own proper hand writing
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office at St Albans in So county this 25th day of May 18.
Joseph H. Brainerd Clerk

State of Vermont } I Samuel P. Mattock, Clerk of Caledonia County ss. } the County Court of the County aforesaid, do hereby certify that Jacob Blanchard Esq. is a Justice of the Peace in and for the County of Caledonia, duly commissioned & qualified: that his commission was dated the 15 th day of Nov r A.D. 1836 & will expire the last day of Nov r A.D. 1837; and that his signature to the foregoing is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said County Court at Danville this 11 th day of May A.D. 1837.
Sam d P. Mattock Clerk

V 2038 Hannah Blaisdell
Affix
Ad 185
I Elizabeth Sudd of Peacham in the County of Caledonia & State of Vermont, being about Seventy two years of age, do soe testify and say, that my maiden name was Elizabeth Jameson, that Hannah Blaisdell of Fairfax Vermont, widow of Philip Blaisdell late of said Fairfax deceased, is my sister; that my father formerly resided in New Salisbury, New Hampshire. I further depose that said Philip Blaisdell, who at the time of his marriage with my sister, resided Kingston in said New Hampshire, came to my father's house in said New Salisbury, having as was understood obtained a furlough, & I with a number of others accompanied said Philip & my sister Hannah to the dwelling house of the Rev. Jonathan Searl the minister of the Congregational Church, & that said Philip & said Hannah were duly joined in marriage by said Searl in the presence of myself & others. And after a few days, the said Philip after remaining returned as was understood to the army, where he remained to the close of the war, according to my best recollection. I further depose that said marriage was solemnized in the month of April A.D. 1782. and further deponent saith not.
Witness
Betsey Sudd
Elizabeth her X Sudd mark
2038
State of Vermont Caledonia County ss.
Peacham May 10 1837
Then Elizabeth Sudd of Peacham in the County of Caledonia person s. by appearing and after being carefully examined and duly cautioned made solemn oath that the foregoing deposition by her subscribed contains the whole truth and nothing but the truth.
Before me Jacob Blanchard Jus Peace
I hereby certify that Elizabeth Sudd is a person of truth and veracity.
Jacob Blanchard Jus Peace

2038 Oct 13. A.M. 10 18 47 Adolph Hanna & Bladell,
for J. J. Edward Commissioner of Pensions Washington City
FREE

St Albans October 17 th 1837
Hon J. L Edward Sir
Enclosed I send two offts. in support of the claim of Hannah Blasdell. The depositions were taken and sent to me without the certificate of the clerk, have since been returned for his certificate, which is authorized the difference of dates, between that of the offts and the clerks certificate. You will please examine the same and return an answer as soon as convenient
Very Respectfully Yours & D r Servt William Bridges

Hannah Blasdell widow of Philip de Vermont Married 1782 died 1823
Adm o per 2 y s $80 per ann. comf 4 March 1897.
N o 16 bond line Col Reid. So final sett le cut o .
Wm Bridges Esq. St Albans Vt

Philip Blasdell (Vet. Ad 1818 when last paid -
Died 5 th March 1828 p o to that period
HAB
JA
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Hannah V Blasdell wid of Philip Blasdell
Sas lib Mr Bridges July 12 1837. On final sett le cert. p 211 Vol 1.
Act 4 July 1836

Rev WIDOW, &c.
File No. 17319
Hannah Blasdell Wid. of Philip Blasdell Priv Rev Mts
Act: July 4 th 1836
Index:—Vol. 1 , Page 68
[Arrangement of 1870.]

The State of New Hampshire Merrimack ss. I, Moses Eastman Clerk of the Superior Court of Judicature within and for said County of Merrimack do hereby certify that Geo. W. Smith whose name is subscribed to the enclosed depositions of Jane Merrill & Hannah Sherburn was on the 12 th September 1837 a Justice of the Peace within and for said County and that I believe the signature to be genuine —
In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed the seal of said Court and subscribed the same with my own hand this 13 th Day of October A. D. 1837 —
Moses Eastman

Hannah Sherburne's
- Affidavit -
Sept. 12. 1837

I Hannah Sherburn of Franklin County of Merrimack State of New Hampshire, being in my 70 th year of my age depose and say that in 1782 and some years before and many years after I resided within a few rods of Widow Hannah Blandell's father's family. Her Her father's name was John Jamison - I well knew the whole family - I also well knew Philip Blandell & will recollect when he was married to Hannah Jamison, now of Fairfax Vt. - I recollect the time was in the Spring of 1782, and that at that time said Philip Blandell came home on furlough He did not stay at that time we also busy a great while - I saw them when they started to Rev. Jonathan Scudder's home then Minister in said Salisbury to be married When they returned home - They rode from home on horseback, and were accompanied by Elizabeth Jamison her sister

2 More Fellows. who also rode on horseback & I think no one else - They lived together as man & wife after the day I saw them go there on their  horse . they always saying they were then married. I lived with them occasionally after their marriage. Nursed Mrs. Blandell when she had her second child John Blandell - Soon after their marriage in the Spring of the year of 1782. said Philip Blandell returned to the Army - He was said to be a private in the Army - As soon as the war was over he returned & settled in Salisbury afterwards removed to Fairfax Vt. where I have understood said Philip many years since deceased. and his widow. The said Hannah still surviving as far as I know The said Jonathan Clarke died about 20 years since - He was a clergyman

for many years before his death — witnesses to the signature of of Hannah Sherburn Geo. W. Nesmith Amos Whittier her Hannah X Sherburn mark
State of New Hampshire
Merrimack ss.
Sept. 12. 1837. Personally appeared Hannah Sherburn made solemn oath, that the aforesaid affidavit by her subscribed is her belief just and true —
Before me Geo. W. Nesmith Justice
I hereby certify that said said Hannah Sherburn is a credible witness, and as such entitled to full credit & belief her character & memory being good —
Sept. 12. 1837 Geo. W. Nesmith Justice

James G. Galt's Deposit of Prints Bound

The Deposition of James Gale of Colchester in the County of Chittenden and State of Vermont aged fifty nine years on oath depose and say that the Deponent well knows that Philip Blasdel now of Linn County of Franklin and State aforesaid enlisted in the year 1779 for during the war went from the Town of Kingston County of Hillsborough and State of New Hampshire this Deponent was not in the army with the said Blasdel but was well acquainted with him as he made his home at the Deponents Fathers and am knowing to his coming home several times on furlow and that he served until the end of the war to the best knowledge and belief of this Deponent and further saith not James Gale
Sworn and Subscribed before
me this 12 th day of May 1810
And I further certify that the above Deponent in my opinion is a credible Witness.
Frederick Bliss Atty. Judge of Franklin County Court

David White's Deposit for Philip Blasdell

David White of Georgia in the County of Franklin and State of Vermont aged Scventy eight years being duly sworn depose and say that this deponent listed for during the war in the winter of 1776 and became acquainted with Philip Bland of Fairfax in the County aforesaid at Newgarry in the army of the United States Service and at least point well knows that he belonged to the Hampshire line and that he is the same person whose deposition is her unto annexed David White
Sworn & subscribed before me the 28 day of April 1818 - And I further certify that the above deponent is a Credible Witness
Frederick Bliss Asst. Judge of Franklin County Court

Frederick Bliss, Esq., St. Albans, Franklin County, Vermont.
Philip Blasdell, New-Hampshire line, Revolutionary claim.
The rolls of New-Hamp- shire have not yet been received at the pension office.
Correct
Suspended until N. H. rolls are received.

Philip Blasdell's claim for Pension as a Revolutionary Soldier
Jan 16. 1809. affidavit - for deposition of Philip Blasdell.

Samuel C. Booge of Fairfax in the County of Franklin and State of Vermont aged 63 63 years, with anguish being duly sworn deposes and says that he was a Lieutenant in the Army of the United States during the Revolutionary War, and served in Col. Cartland Regt. Chander, in Deaberry Dukes, in Charles Myles Heald's Wells Regt. at different periods of the war, and was for considerable time on command, In the year 1777, while in Service he became acquainted with Philip Blasdale, now of Fairfax in the County of Franklin and State of Vermont, then belonging to Colonel Hale's Regiment and this deponent now states at that time from him that he enlisted In during the war - This deponent knows that he can't find out from him more than 200 years
He is also acquainted with the circumstances of S d Blasdale as to property. Has been acquainted with him for about fourteen years and never knew him to have any visible property. He believes him very poor and very much in want of assistance and further says not Samuel C Booge.
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 14 day of May 1818. the S d I further certify that the above deponent is in my presence a Creditable Witness - before me - Seth Williston Esq. Deane

Jane Morrill's
Affidavit
Sept. 12. 1837
Sept. 12. 1837
age being as she says 69 on the 11th of Sept instant Geo. W. Smith for Place

I Jane Morrice of Franklin County of Merrimack & State of New Hampshire depose and say, that I am sister of Hannah Blairdell of Fairfax in the State of Vermont - She is older than I am - She was born in Kingston in the State of New Hampshire - When young we removed to the Town of Franklin the Salisbury State of New Hampshire - In the Spring of the Year of 1782 Mr. Philip Blairdell, who had been as I think a Soldier during the Revolutionary war returned to Salisbury aforesaid, a short time after his return, and in the same Spring of the Year aforesaid he was Married to my Sister Hannah - I was not present when they were married, but I know they left my fathers house saying they were going to the Minister of

the Town of Salisbury at that time viz. Rev. Jonathan Searle. who resided about a mile from us, for the purpose of being married at his house. They said they were going there to be married They said after they returned they had been married - I think my sister Betsey Ladd now of Peacham Vermont went with the parties - They were after their return from Rev. Mr Searle lived together as man and wife, and had children in lawful wedlock - Mr Philip Blaisdell returned returned to the Army soon after his his marriage with my sister. he was on furlough at the time - I recollect he left money with his wife to buy a cow when he returned.

to the Army - When the war was finished. and the Army was disbanded he returned. and as I said before he lived with my sister for a number of years in San Jacinto and then removed to Fairfax. When the said Philip. as I have always understood died. and the said Hannah still survives as his widow.
Witnesses to the signature of Jane Morrill
I am her X Morrill mark
Geo. W. Smith Amos Whittimore
Memorandum of Rev. H. Amos -
September 12. 1837 -
Personally appearing the above Jane Morrill made solemn oath that the above said affidavit by her signed is in her belief just and true
Before me. George W. Smith Justice of the Peace

I hereby certify that the aforesaid Jane Morrill is a credible witness, her character for integrity & honesty unimpeach- -able, her recollection, or memory of past events remarkably clear & perfect her age being as she says 69. on the 11th of Sept instant.
Geo. W. North for Peace
Sept. 12. 1837