Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 23,659, Elias Boynton, Mass. N.H.

SERVICE
Noass. N. 16.
Boynton, Elias Bettee
NUMBER _____
11. 23,655.9
CONTENTS

10324.
New Hampshire
Elias Bonton
of Amherst in the State of N H who was a Private in the company commanded by Captain  of the  commanded by Col  in the N H line for 2 Years
Inscribed on the Roll of N H at the rate of 80 Dollars  Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 3 rd day of Sept 1833 and sent David Stiles, New Hampshire Arrears to the 4th of Mar 1833 $1.60 - Semi-ant. allowance ending 24 Sept " 40 - $2.00 -
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by J H   Clerk, Book  Vol. 1 st Page 3 rd

STATE OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE
County of Hillsborough, SS.
On this Twentyeighth day of August A D 1832 Ebenezer D. Dyer personally appeared in open Court before the Court of Probate, now sitting at Concord within and for the County of Hillsborough, in the State aforesaid.
Who being duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress, passed June 7th, 1832. That he entered the service of the United States, under the following named officers, and served as herein stated. That is to say, aged 77 years
1775. I set out from Wolfeboro N. Hampshire and went to Concord in Mass. and then to Cambridge and there entered the Service under Capt. Dyer of N. Hampshire, attached to the Regt. commanded by Col. Prescott of Massachusetts and served a few days when enlisting orders came out and I enlisted under said Capt. Dyer for eight months in the Regt. commanded by Col. Prescott and in the time of it on the 16th of June I went to Bunker Hill and assisted in throwing up a breast work and was in the Battle the following day and used out my time which expired in Dec r . and I staid by request a few days and then that being the time I enlisted again for a years service, and staid at Charlestown till the Enemy Evacuated Boston and then Marched with the Regt. to Providence, thence to New London, where we took shipping and went to New York City and was stationed on Governor Island where I was taken sick, when the American Army retreated from N. York we were drove out and Landed on the Jersey Shore and I was carried to Newark Hospital and joined the Regt. again about the time the British Army Moved from N. York to Philadelphia. I served this year out under Capt. Morse in Col. Prescotts Regt. and I served one month more after my year expired to wait for new recruits by request and was discharged.
In the Month of March 1777 I again Entered the Service in Capt. Emersons Company in the Regt. commanded by Col. Baldwin in the N. Hampshire on the Line as a Carpenter and went to Tienderoga, and was transferred into Capt. Thayers Company and joined the Army under Genl. St. Clair, and served there as near as I recollect about 4 months, when the Army retreated to Hubbleton & to Kingston, Va. and thence to Rutland from thence I went with Thayers Company to Manchester, and thence to Bennington.

and there we Marched arast the woods To Saratoga and joined our Regt. and there we wrought some time at Mills. Carriages &c. and from there we retreated to Saratoga or New City and were met by Genl. Gates met us with Reinforcement when we Marched back and met the Enemy under Genl. Burgoyne at Stillwater and drove them back to Saratoga where they surrendered and from there I Marched to Albany and was discharged by Genl. Hothamko Chief engineer having 10 served either Nine or Ten Months am not sure which -
In 1778 I Enlisted as a volunteer under Capt. Emerson of N Hampshire to go to Rhode Island. joined the Army there under Genl. Sullivan in August. Staid until the Volunteers went home and then I enlisted into a Company of Rhode Island Militia for 20 days and Staid until Sullivan's Retreat and was dismissed Making a service in both cases as near as I can recollect of one Month and I rely for proof of the foregoing service on depositions sent in to 32 the department in 1820 and not returned -
He relinquishes every claim, whatever, to a pension or annuity, whatever, except the present, and declares that his name is not on the pension roll, of the agency of any State, Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid
Elias Boynton
Colman D. Parker, Judge of Probate
We Supply Wilson  a Clergyman residing in the town of New Ipswich in the county of Hillsborough aforesaid, and David Stiles residing in Temple aforesaid, hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Elias Boynton who has subscribed and sworn to the above and that we believe him to be 77 years of age, that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier in the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion. Sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid,
Supply W. Wilson
Colman D. Parker, Judge of Probate (David Stiles)
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, that after the investigation of the matter, and putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier, and served, as he states. And the Court further certifies that it appears to them, that Elias Boynton Supply Wilson who has signed the preceding Certificates is a Clergyman resident in the town of New Ipswich and that David Stiles who has signed the same, is a resident in the town of Temple and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
Colman D. Parker } Judge of Probate for said County of Hillsborough.
I CHARLES H. ATHERTON, Register of the court, do hereby certify, that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of Elias Boynton for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of said court, this day of August in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty-two.
Twenty eighth
Chas H. Atherton
Register of Probate, for said county of Hillsborough.

STATE OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE.
County of Hillsborough, SS.
At the Court aforesaid, On the application aforesaid, the following interrogatories were propounded to the said Eliza Boynton and the following answers given, to wit:
1. Where, and in what year were you born?.
Answer, In Hollis in the County of Hillsboro. & State of N. Hampshire in the year 1755
2. Have you any record of your age, and where is it?
Answer, I have no such Record
3. Where were you living, when called into service, where have you lived since the Revolutionary War, and where do you now live? Answer, I then lived in Hollis in the County of Hillsboro but since the war I have lived in Temple in S d County and now live there -
4. How were you called into service, were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute, and if a substitute, for whom? Answer, I always entered a volunteer on my own Act -
5. State the names of some of the regular Officers, who were with the troops, where you served, such Continental and Militia Regiments, as you can recollect, and the general circumstances of your service?
Answer, At Winter Hill Co d Prescott. Bridge & Frye at N. York. Gen l Washington Sterling & Sullivan at Licondege & Saratoga Gates, Amold. Patterson, Poor &c -
6. Did you ever receive a discharge from the service, and if so, by whom was it given, and what has become of it? Answer, An only signed by Hothouse. and sent it to the war department in July 1820 where I expect it may be found -
7. State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighborhood, and who can testify as to your character for veracity, and their belief of your services as a Soldier of the Revolution?
Answer, Jonas Brown. Daniel Neal; David Stiles of Temple and Supply Wilson of Antrim Town no minister in the vicinity who knows me they being young men just come in none settled in town
Certified by
C. Hothouse
Register.

State of New Hampshire
Hillsborough Co. At a Probate Court held at Antrim within and for said county on the first day of January Anno Domini 1833 before Colman Parker (brigade) Judge of Probate personally appeared in open court now in office Leonard Jewett now residing in Temple in said county, and taken the following oath.
I Leonard Jewett a Clergyman residing in the town of Temple in the county of Hillsborough aforesaid hereby certify that I am acquainted with Elias Boynton who has subscribed and sworn to the declaration appearing on this paper - That I believe him to be seventy seven years of age - that he is respected and beloved in the neighborhood where he resides & have been a soldier in the revolution & I concur in that opinion.
Leonard Jewett
Sworn to subscribed the day & year aforesaid
(Colman Parker Judge of Probate)
And the said Court hereby certify that it appears to them that the Rev. Leonard Jewett, who has signed the preceding certificate is a Clergyman resident in the town of Temple, and his statement entitled to credence.
Colman Parker, Judge of Probate
I Charles H. Atkinson Clerk of the Court for the said County of Hillsborough do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the proceedings this day held before the said Court in the matter of the application of Elias Boynton for a pension
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of the said Court of Probate at Antrim in said County this first day of January in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred & thirty three
Charles H. Atkinson Clerk of the Court of Probate for said County
John Brown
1833

9035 Declaration of Betty Buyton 5 years
N.H.
Act 7. July 38 m 21. d 42.
1938

DECLARATION,
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of July 7th, 1838, entitled "An Act granting half pay and pension to certain widows."
STATE OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE, Weilborough COUNTY, ss. }
On this fourth day of April 1843, personally appeared before me, Luther Woodbury Judge of the Court of Probate
for said County, Betsey Baynton a resident of Tenafly in the County of Weilborough and State of New-Hampshire, aged Eighty 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 7th, 1838, entitled "An Act granting half pay and pension to certain widows." That she is the widow of Elias Baynton who was a Private in the Revolution and a Pensioner under the Act of June 7 th 1832, on the New Hampshire list at the rate of Eighty dollars per annum - and served as she believes as stated in his declaration under said act. To which she refers.
She further declares that she was married to the said Elias Baynton on the Thirty first day of March seventeen hundred and Eighty One . That her husband, the aforesaid Elias Baynton died on the twentieth day of January eighteen hundred and forty two . That she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service, but that the marriage took place previous to the first day of January, seventeen hundred and ninety-four, viz: at the time above stated. That her maiden name was Betsey Blood
Attest J.C. Hatch - J.W. Boynton
Betsey Baynton mother
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written,
Before me, in open Court
Luther Woodbury Judge as aforesaid.

We Olive Baynton and Mary Baynton of Temple in the County of Hillsborough and State of New Hampshire of lawful age depose and say that we were acquainted with Elias Baynton late of said Temple deceased.
That he was a Revolutionary Pensioner. That he died on the twentieth day of January A.D. 1842. That he left a Widow, Betsey Baynton who still survives and remains his widow.
Olive Baynton Mary Baynton
State of New Hampshire Hillsborough County ss
April 8 th 1843.
Subscribed and sworn to before me Francis Whiting Jus Peace
I certify that the above deponents are credible persons. Francis Whiting Jus Peace

Extract from the Records of the Town of Temple in County of Hillsborough and State of New Hampshire.
"Mortgage by Francis Blood Esq. Elias Boynton to Betsey Blood both of Temple March the thirty first Seventeen hundred and eighty one"
I certify that the above is a true extract from the records of the Town of Temple. With the exception of the date which is expressed in in- legible letters and figures as follows "March 31 st 1781".
Martin Arad { Town clerk of Temple
I Martin Arad depose and say that I hold the office of Town clerk in the County, Town and State aforesaid and that the foregoing is a true extract from the records of said Town with the exception as above certified by me
Martin Arad { Town clerk of Temple
State of New Hampshire Hillsborough County ss
April 3 rd 1843
Subscribed and sworn to Before me Nathl Kingsbury Jus Peace

No 7708- Elias Boynton
Private 2 p.m.
Receipts not Cashed to be endable.
Nov 26 1832
$80-
David Stiles Sample M 87

BRIEF in the case of  Elias Boynton  of  Amherst  in the State of  New Hampshire (Act 7 June, 1832.)
1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? open court.
2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?
3. How old is he? 77-
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.     In 1775- May 19 — * 7. — Private Gen. St Clair — Col Dow . Col Prescott —   1775 Dec — 13. — — Col Morse "   1777 March — 9. or 10 — — Col Emerson Col Baldwin —   1778 — about 1. — — same. —  
* from May to Dec. — he says 8 months — which is proved by witness —
5. In what battles was he engaged? Breed's Hill — Stillwater.
6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Hollis — N.H.
7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditional evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? Traditional — Living witness not certified to be credible —
8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? correct. —
I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
(3) states that he forwarded evidence of his service, to the War Dept in 1820 —
Saml P. Potts Examining Clerk.

Rev WIDOW, &c.
File No. 23659
Bitter Boynton Widow of Elias Boynton Ben Kennebec
Act Feb 2nd 1818
Index: Vol. A , Page 76
[Arrangement of 1870.]

9035
Better Bayview N.H.
let to S. S. Sylvester June 17. 1843.
act 7. July 1838

7728 New Hampshire
Concord
Betsey Boynton widow of Elias Boynton
who was a pensioner under the Act of 1832 and who died on the 20 th January 1842 of Hillsboro' in the State of New Hampshire who was a private in the Company commanded by Captain _____ of the Regiment commanded by Col Prescott in the New Hampshire line for 20 months & 8 days this pension has been increased from $27.21 to $67.22 per annum
Inscribed on the Roll of Concord at the rate of 67 Dollars 22 — Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 28 th day of December 1843 and sent to H. W. Sylvester, Present
Total amount, $272.10
[Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by J. L. Swann Clerk, Book D. Vol. 1, Page 25.

4062 New Hampshire Concord Betty Boynton widow of Elias, who was a private in the New Hampshire Line M c . From $17.22
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 80 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 27 day of June 1849. and sent to
S. A. Peugh Present
[Acts of March 3, 1843, & June 17, 1844.]
Recorded in Book A Vol. 2 Page 13.

3205,
New Hampshire Com
Betsey Baynton widow of Elias
who served in the Revolutionary
war, as a Private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 67 Dollars 22
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 20 day of Jan y 1849 and sent to
Jeremiah Smith New Ipswich N.H.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 53 Vol. 1,
Reported Jan y 20/49

7728.
New Hampshire Concord Betsey Boynton
Widow of Elias who was a pensioner under the Act of '32 and who died on the 20 th January 1842 of Hillsboro in the State of New Hampshire who was a pri. in the Company commanded by Captain _____ of the Regt commanded by Col Hescott in the New Hampshire line for -
Inscribed on the Roll of Concord at the rate of 80 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836. Mr. Green $67.22
Certificate of Pension issued the 27 th day of June 1849 - and sent to J. S. Pugh Present
Total amount, $
[Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by Geo. H. King Clerk, Book D Vol. 1 , Page 25

4728 Concord 4062
New Hampshire
Betsey Boynton
widow of Elias Boynton
who was a private .
in the New Hampshire line
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of
67 Dollars 22
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 29 th day of December 1843. and sent to N. H. Sylvester
Present.
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book A Vol. 1 Page 38.
let to H. E. Brune Feb 5 '46 " J. Preston, Oct 13. 1846 " H. E. G. A. Herboon 1. March 1846
Rep 29 Dec 1843

7728
Mrs. Hampshire
Betsey Boynton widow of Elias Boynton
Ph 1 Oct 3 -
who was a pensioner under the Act of 1832 and who died on the 20th Jan'y, 1842 of Hillsborough in the State of N. Hampshire who was a Private in the Company, commanded by Captain _____ of the Regt. commanded by Col. Prescott in the New Hampshire for 8 mos & 5 days
Inscribed on the Roll of Concord at the rate of 27 Dollars & 21 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 3rd day of Oct. 1842 and paid to M rs . Edward Keene, N.H.
Total amount, $136.05
[Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by Heaven Sampson Clerk, Book A Vol. 1 Page 35

1708
Elias Boynton
Dana Stiles Temple N H

BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims, of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of Elias Boynton 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 clergyman - but by two citizens certified by the Court to be credible - one of them a Magistrate - XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it? no reason given - 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? Living witness - but no certificate of his credibility - 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?
 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 each 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 affidavits must be properly authenticated, as above directed.
‡ QUERE XVI. Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates 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 ends 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.

9035-
Bettee Boynton
W.H.
Act July 7 th 38
Adm d
8 mo. 5 days
Priv
$27.21 per an
J. M. Edwards Esq. Keene W.H.

Wm H. Edwards Canon of Ruimveldt

Kims Augt. 10 th 1843 -
Sir,
Herewith I send you the Certificate of the Town Clerk & two affidavits as proof of marriage in the case of Susa Morrison
Also the Certificate of the Secretary of the State of Massachusetts as proof of services in the following cases -
Abigail Jones, Abigail Westphalen, Sarah Washburn, Lois Lakin, Susannah Gats & Bethy Boynton
Respectfully Thos. M c Quowan By J. C. Hatch

462 of K
H
Mr Cole
J. S. Edwards, Esquire. Commissioner of Pensions Washington D. C.

New Ipswich Sep. 8. 1848.
Dear Sir,
Enclosed I send the Declaration of Betty Baynton of Temple, made for the purpose of obtaining a Pension Certificate when it is made out, please send it to me as that is her request.
Yrs. &c.
J. L. Edwards Esq. Comr of Pensions.
Jehuiah Smith.

Payment to be made at Concord by
Isaac Hill Esq Agent for paying Pensioners, in the Agency of New Hampshire
Payable on the 4th September and 4th March
Recorded in the Pension Office on the Roll of Pensioners under act February 2d, 1848, Page 53 , Vol. 1 ,
Geo. H. Perkins Clerk.

WAR DEPARTMENT.
WIDOW'S PENSION.
I certify that in conformity with the act of February 2d, 1848, Betlee Boynton, widow of Elias Boynton, who was a Private in the revolutionary war, is inscribed on the pension list at the rate of Sixty Seven dollars and Twenty two , cents per annum, commencing on the 4th of March, 1848, and continuing for life, unless she should again marry; in which case the Pension is not payable after the time of such marriage.
Given at the War Office of the United States this 20th day of January one thousand eight hundred and forty nine .
W. L. Marcy
Secretary of War.
Examined and Countersigned.
J. L. Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions.

Letter in case of Betty Boynton
increase
Open new certificate
8.5 in 75
12 — 76
20.50 per share
67.22 deduct
what has been paid
H.H. Geyer (W) Present

Dear Sir
Reams Sept 14. 1843
Sir
In case of Billy Boynton. —
The Scer. of Mass Certificate is to 8 mo. — known & that the Rolls show nothing further.
Since non declaration was sent on I have been furnished with a copy of the husband's declr. under the act of 1852. —
In which he sets forth an enlistment into the Mass Service 1876 — & that he served through 2 1 mo over time. —
& also 9 or 10 mo as a Carpenter in Capt Emersons Co Col Baldwins Regt in 1877 &c. —
Are not these Continental services? I have understood that the Rolls do not show the Mass Service at all. — for any one. —
The Service in 1877. he says in his declaration was sustained by his discharge sent to the War Office in 1870. —
The service in R. G. was that & is of no importance to this application if the other services above are made out. —

I will only remark that it would seem from the particularity of his statements & the proofs referred to in his declaration, that the widow can hardly be entitled to less than he drew. — & for I had supposed that as a carpenter he was in his second service he might have been entitled to something in addition — tho' about the effect of this I am not fully informed
Respectfully &c.
John W. Edwards
With
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Oct 13 '46
PAID 10
Betty Boynton N.H. Hill
L. Edwards Esquire Mar 23 1843 - No. 4662 Commission of Pensions Washington D.C.

We Earl Boynton & Oliver Boynton both of New Ipswich in the County of Hillsborough & State of New Hampshire make oath & say that we are Sons of Betty Boynton of Temple in said County who is a Pensioner of the United States That the said Betty Boynton has not drawn any pension for about two years on account of the loss of her Certificate - We have made diligent search & made very many enquiries & cannot find said Certificate or learn any thing about it - Our Mother is still living but is so infirm as to be unable to do any thing in relation to the business
Oliver Boynton Earl Boynton
State of New Hampshire Hillsborough County ss On the 25th day October A.D. 1846 Oliver Boynton & Earl Boynton, who are personally known to me & who are credible persons affirmed & made oath that the above statement by them subscribed is true.
John Preston Justice of the Peace

New Pounds (N.H.) Nov 8 1846
L L Edwards Esq
Sir
Mrs Baynton of Rumple Co of Wiltsborough N.H. has lost her pension certificate & has not drawn for about two years - She is infirm & incapable of giving an affidavit - I send an affidavit of two of her sons - The object is to obtain a new certificate
Yours very respectfully
John Preston Esq

State of New Hampshire.
Office of Secretary of State.
I, Josiah Stevens Jr Secretary of the State aforesaid, do hereby certify that Francis Whiting is an acting Justice of the Peace, in and for the County of Hillsborough . duly Commissioned and qualified; that his Commission was dated on the twenty fourth day of November 1839 and will expire on the twenty fourth day of November 1844 and that his signature to the annexed instrument is genuine.
Given under my hand and the seal of said State this 4 th day of May 1843.
Josiah Stevens Jr Secretary of State.

3486 66.66 Declaration of 6722 Bitter Baynton upon
at 3 march 43
Re-cc 6722
[Faint, illegible handwriting]
M rs H s cousin Present

DECLARATION,
In order to obtain the benefits of the Act of Congress of the 3d March, 1843, granting pensions for one year to certain widows who have received pensions under the Act of July 7, 1838.
STATE OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE, Weilsborough COUNTY, ss.
On this Eighth day of April 1843 personally appeared before me, a Justice of the Peace in and for the County of Weilsborough and State of New-Hampshire, Betsey Boynton a resident of Penobscot in the County of Weilsborough and State of New-Hampshire, aged Eighty one years, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on her oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the Act of Congress, passed on the 3d of March, 1843, granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War. That she is the widow of Elias Boynton Decd who was a Private in the Revolution and a pensioner under the act of June 7th 1832. on the New Hampshire list at the rate of $80 per Annum and served as she believes as stated in his declaration under said act to which she refers. That she believes herself entitled to five years pay under the act of July 7th 1838. and made her declaration under said act on the fourth day of April A.D. 1843. That her husband the aforesaid Elias Boynton died on the twentieth day of January A.D. 1842 - She further declares that she is still his widow
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written,
Betsey Boynton Morse
Before me,
Francis Whiting Justice of the Peace.
Attest to the Signature of Declarant } J. L. Hatch O. W. Boynton
I certify that the above declaration is personally known to me
Francis Whiting Just Peace

We Olive Boynton and Mary Boynton of Temple in the County of Hillsborough and State New Hampshire of Lawful age depose and say that we were acquainted with Elias Boynton Late of said Temple deceased - That he was a Revolutionary Pensioner. That he died on the Twentieth day of January A.D. 1842. That he left a Widow, Betsey Boynton who still survives and remains his Widow. — Olive Boynton Mary Boynton
State of New Hampshire } Hillsborough County } April 8 th 1843. —
Subscribed and sworn to before me Francis Whiting Jus Peace.
I certify that the above deponents are credible persons Francis Whiting Jus Peace

B13 9d 4062

DECLARATION
In order to obtain the benefits of the Act of Congress of 2d February, 1848, entitled "An Act making further provision for surviving Widows and Soldiers of the Revolution."
STATE OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE. }
County of Hillsborough ss. }
ON THIS First day of September 1848, personally appeared before the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, Betty Boynton a resident of Temple in the County of Hillsborough aged eighty six years, who, being first duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the Act of Congress, passed on the 2d February, 1848, granting pensions to Widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War: That she is the Widow of Elias Boynton who was a Soldier in the Army of the Revolution and was a pensioner, and that she was a pensioner and received a pension under the act of the 17th of June 1844 at the rate of Sixty seven Dollars twenty two cents per annum.
She further declares that she is still a widow.
Witness Elias Boynton Francis Whiting
her Betty L. Boynton Mark
Sworn and subscribed on the day and year above written—Before
Francis Whiting Justice of the Peace.
I FURTHER CERTIFY, That the above Declarant is personally known to me.
Francis Whiting Justice of the Peace.
State of New-Hampshire.
Hillsborough COUNTY, ss
I, Riley Dacey Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas, of the County and State aforesaid, do hereby certify that Francis Whiting is a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, duly commissioned and qualified; that his commission was dated on the 28th day of November 1844 and will expire on the 24th day of November 1848 and that his signature above written is genuine.
Given under my hand, and the seal of said County, this 4th day of September 1848
Riley Dacey CLERK.

Betta Boynton N.Y.
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Adm d Accts
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43844
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$80 per annum, ded'g former payb s at $67.22 per ann,
J. H. Hough for City District

State of New Hampshire Hillsborough County, ss.
On this twenty second day of March 1849, before The subscriber, a justice of the Peace in and for said County, duly authorized by law to administer oaths, personally appeared Bettee Boynton and made the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of all the Acts of Congress, granting pensions to certain wid- ows of Revolutionary Soldiers - That she is the widow of Elias Boynton who was a private in the war of the Revolution, and who drew a pension at the rate of $80, 00 per annum till his death, which took place on the 20 th day of January 1842. That he died in the town of Temple N. H. - That she has ever since remained his widow and has drawn a pension at the rate of $67. 22 per annum since his death - That she is now 87 years of age, and resides in the town of Temple in the State of New Hampshire. - That she asks for an increase of her present pension to the same amount her said husband drew, and also a pension from the 4 th of March 1836 to the 4 th of March 1841, under the joint Resolution of the 25 th of January 1845.
In the presence of her Olin Boynton Bettee X Boynton Leah Boynton mark Sworn to and subscribed this 22 nd day of March 1849. Before me Francis Whiting Justice of the Peace.

State of New Hampshire, Hillsborough ss. March 22 nd 1849.
I certify that I am personally acquainted with the within named Bettee Boynton, and that she is the same person she represents herself to be in the foregoing affidavit.
Francis Whiting Justice of the Peace
State of New Hampshire Hillsborough County ss. I Riley Dorrage Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for the County and State aforesaid, do hereby certify that Francis Whiting is an acting Justice of the Peace in and for said County duly commissioned and qualified. That his commission was dated on the 25 th day of November 1844 and will expire on the 25 th day of November 1849 and that his signature above written is genuine. Given under my hand and the seal of said County this 26 th day of March 1849 Riley Dorrage Clerk

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, July 18 1843.
I hereby Certify, That, from an examination of the Books and Documents, relating to Military Services in the War of the Revolution, which remain in this Department, it appears that the name of Elias Dighton is borne upon the Eight month rolls as a private in the Company of Capt Reuben Dow in Col W m Russell's reg t and that he enlisted April 25. and is returned in Oct. and received a Coat Nov 20 1775
His name is not found upon any other rolls in this Office
And I further Certify, That, before search made for evidence of said facts, the application hereto annexed was filed in this

Office, in the form in which the same now appears; that the search was made by myself and my clerks alone: and that said application and the certificate above set forth, contain all the facts and circumstances which tend to satisfy me of the identity of the party described in the application with the individual who rendered the service.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto affixed the Seal of the Commonwealth, the date above written.
Jno. A. Bolles Secretary of the Commonwealth.

Eliza Boynton

I Abiel Brown of Amherst in the county of Hillsborough and State of New Hampshire aged eighty one years, being sworn, testify and say, that I was born in Rowley in the State of Massachusetts, in the year 1730, and in the year 1766 I came to live in the town of Holles in said county of Hillsborough, New Hampshire, and remained an inhabitant of said Holles during the Revolutionary war, and long afterwards. Before the war I was well acquainted with Elias Boynton who then lived in Holles, and now lives in Temple in said county of Hillsborough, and who is now present. I was a carpenter by trade, and a few days before the battle of Lexington in the year 1775 I went to work at Bellerica in the State of Massachusetts. While there news came in the morning that the enemy had come to Lexington & Concord. I procured arms and immediately went with others to Cambridge. Immediately after my arrival there Capt. Ruben Dow of Holles with a number of men from Holles arrived at Cambridge, and I enlisted under said Dow for eight months. The exact time I do not remember, but it was only a few days after the Lexington battle. The said Elias Boynton enlisted in the same company with me, which company was attached to Col. Prescott's Regiment. I served in said company during said eight months, and said Elias Boynton served all said time, and we stayed together the whole time.
In the month of March 1776 I enlisted in Capt. Morse's company in Col. Prescott's Regiment in the Massachusetts line to serve one year. We marched to Providence, from thence to New London, and from thence to New York. I do not recollect that I saw said Boynton enlist in said company, but I well remember that he was in the company at Providence, and served in the company

with me, all the time I served in the company,
The first of April 1876 the regiment went on to Governors Island. About two months after I was detached to work as a carpenter, and continued in that business until my time was out. During this time I was not with the company much, and do not particularly remember seeing said Boynton. I was discharged the first of January 1877, and on my return home was taken sick in Connecticut. I do not know what time said Boynton returned, but never had a doubt but he served the year out.
In the month of March in the year 1877 I enlisted in Capt. Emerson's company in Col. Baldwin's regiment to go to Fredericksburg. The said Elias Boynton enlisted with me. We went as carpenters, and were employed in building mills, laying platforms for the carmen, building the bridge, and the hospital. I served four months and was then discharged, & returned home. Said Boynton did not return with me and I understood remained in the service, but did not see him.
The said Elias Boynton is now present, & he is the same man who served is the same man who served with me as above stated. Abel Brown.
State of New Hampshire
County of Hillsborough ss - On this thirtieth day of July in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty two personally appeared Abel Brown above named and signed the foregoing affidavit and made oath in due form of law that the same is true. Before me Colman Parker, Justice of the Peace.
I certify that in the last line but one of the above affidavit I wrote the words "I have no doubt he" and on said Brown's saying I know it positively. I erased them. Colman Parker, Justice of the Peace.

I Andrew Wallace Clerk of the Superior Court of Judicature for the County of Hillsborough in the State of New Hampshire, certify that Edmund Parker forementioned is a Justice of the Peace for said County of Hillsborough and duly empowered to administer oaths, and that the foregoing signature, purporting to be his, is genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto affixed my seal of Office, and subscribed my name, this twenty eighth day of August in the year of our Lord 1832 -
A. Wallace Clerk
I certify that I am well acquainted with Abel Brown who signed and made oath to the foregoing affidavit, - that his character for truth is good, and his statement entitled to full credit.
Edmund Parker Justice of the Peace Concord N.H. January 1. 1833 -
I Andrew Wallace, Clerk of the Superior Court of Judicature for the County of Hillsborough in the State of New Hampshire, certify that Edmund Parker is a Justice of the Peace for said County of Hillsborough and that the foregoing signatures, purporting to be his, are genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto affixed my seal of Office, and subscribed my name, this first day of January in the year of our Lord 1833
A. Wallace Clerk

State of New Hampshire.
Office of Secretary of State.
I, Josiah Stevens Secretary of the State aforesaid, do hereby certify that Nathaniel Kingsbury is an acting Justice of the Peace, in and for the County of Hillsborough duly Commissioned and qualified; that his Commission was dated on the thirteenth day of June 1840 and will expire on the thirteenth day of June 1845-and that his signature to the annexed instrument is genuine.
Given under my hand and the seal of said State this 11 th day of May 1843.
Josiah Stevens Secretary of State.

STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE.
OFFICE OF SECRETARY OF STATE.
I JOSIAH STEVENS, JR. Secretary of the State aforesaid, do hereby certify that Duke Woodbury is an acting Judge of the Court of Probate in and for the county of Willsborough duly Commissioned and qualified; that his Commission was dated on the first day of January 1836 and will expire on the Twenty Sixth day of December 1870 and that his signature to the annexed instrument is genuine.
Given under my hand and the Seal of said State this 1 st day of
May 1843
Josiah Stevens
Secretary of State.