Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 1335, Joseph Brown, N.H.

SERVICE
N. H.
NUMBER
R. 1335
Brown, Joseph Polly
CONTENTS
Res during Rev. Kensington, Rockingham Co. N.H. died in Wolfborough, N.H. Oct. 17, 1830

State of New Hampshire Carroll County
On this twenty ninth day of March one Thousand Eight hundred and fifty three personally appeared before Thomas D. Eastman one of the Justices of the Court of Common Pleas within and for said County Polly Brown a resident of Brook field in the County of Carroll and State of New Hamp- shire Age seventy eight 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 Feb 3 d 1853 One any other Pension Acts of Congress that may be applicable in her case That she is the Widow of Joseph Brown who was a Revolutionary Soldier and served in the War of the Revolution he was a private and went into the service from the Town of Kensington State of New Hampshire he was out the think a number of times recollect he said he was out in 1780 was out in several Years of the War but how long he was out at each campaign she does not recollect Was at West Point if she mistakes not he frequently named the Officers he served under but most of their names she has forgot She thinks he served under a Maj. Reynolds Also a Capt or Col Haywoods if she mistakes not the name there are the only names of Officers she can at this time recollect but am certain he talked about many more that he served under But she distinctly recollects that he always said that he served about one year in the War of the Revolution She further declares that she was married married to the said Joseph Brown on the first day of June Eighteen hundred That she was married to him at the time above stated

She further Swears that she was a Widow at the passage of the Act of the 3 rd Feby. 1853 and is still a Widow and that she has never before made application for a pension
Witness
Thomas Rust
Polly her Brown mark
Sworn to me and subscribed on the day and year above written before me
Thomas Rust. Judge C.C. Pleas
I hereby certify that the above named Polly Brown from bodily infirmity is unable to attend court
Thomas Rust Judge C.C. Pleas
State of New Hampshire County of Carroll ss
I Samuel B. Carter Register of Probate for said County and State, hereby certify that Thomas Rust of Wolfborough in said County is an acting Justice of the Court of Common Pleas in and for said County and was at the time of signing the within declaration and that his signature to the same is genuine.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand affixed the seal of said Court of Probate this thirty first day of March A.D. 1853
Samuel B. Carter Register of Probate for Carroll County

State of New Hampshire County of Carroll ss
I Samuel P. Barto Register of Probate for said County hereby certify that Thomas J. Tabbets of Wolfborough in said County is an acting Justice of the Peace in said County, and was at the time of signing the papers hereto annexed & that his signature to the same is genuine
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said court this thirty first day of March A.D. 1833.
Samuel P. Barto Register of Probate for said County of Carroll

I Edward C Piper of Warfield in the County of Carroll Inner State of Northamptonshire Aged Sixty two years of age and say That I am a Son of the Rev Asa Piper who died in this Town some years since and was an ordained Minister of the Gospel and as such he frequently sol- emnized marriages and that I have in my possession his Book when he kept an account of the marriages he solemnized I find there a record of the following marriage June first Eighteen hundred and 1800 W m Joseph Brown Brookfield and Polly Dement Ossipee I certify that it is a true copy of the record with the exception of the date which is ex- pressed on the record in plain legible figures as follows June 1 st 1800 W m Joseph Brown Brookfield and Polly Dement Ossipee I Edward C Piper above named depose and say that the above is a true extract from the record of Rev Asa Piper with the exception above named as certified by me
Edward C. Piper
State of Northamptonshire Carroll County
Warfield February 28 th AD 1853
Then personally appeared Edward C Piper and made oath to the truth of the above Affidavit by him signed in my presence
Thos J Tibbets Justice Peace
And I further certify that the above named Edward C Piper is a man of truth whose testimony is entitled to full belief
Thos J Tibbets Justice Peace
Edward C Piper Affidavit

I Henry Tibbets of Brookfield in the County of Carroll and State of New Hampshire do hereby certify that I was well acquainted with Joseph Brown of this Town the husband of Polly Brown his Widow The said Joseph Brown died on the Seventeenth day of October Eighteen hundred and thirty
And I further depose and say that I have often heard the said Joseph Brown con- verse about his being out in the Pres- -bytery how long I do not recollect I lived a Neighbor to him more than twenty five years There is one circumstance I distinctly recollect of hearing him relate viz the manner of butchering Beef cattle in the Army - A ring was fastened to the root of a tree a rope with a noose was then thrown over the creatures horns and the other end of the rope put through the ring at the root of the tree and the creature was drawn up to the ring Then a Man with a knife stabbed the creature in the top of the neck & he dropped in- stantly
Henry Tibbets
State of New Hampshire Carroll County Brookfield March 11th A D 1853 Then personally appeared Henry Tibbets above named and swore to the truth of the above affidavit by him signed in my presence
Thos J Tibbets Justice Peace And I further certify that the deponent above named is a man of truth whose testimony is entitled to full belief Thos J Tibbets Justice Peace

I Johnson Brown of Wolfborough in the County of Carroll and State of New Hamp- shire aged fifty years before me say that I am a son of Joseph and Polly Brown I have often heard my Father talk about his being out in the Pres- -Wap and Father the above named Joseph Brown died in the Town of Wolfborough on the seventeenth day of October A.D 1830
My Mother the above named Polly Brown is still living and has renounced his Will and since his death — She is the identical Polly Brown Widow of the above named Joseph Brown who has employed Thos J Tibbets her agent to obtain a pension for her Johnson Brown
State of New Hampshire Carroll ss
Brookfield July 6. 1853
Then personally appeared the de- ponent above named Johnson Brown and made oath to the truth of the above affidavit by him in my presence
Harry Tibbets justice peace
And I hereby certify that the de- ponent above named Johnson Brown is a Man of truth whose testimony is entitled to full belief from my personal knowledge of him
Harry Tibbets justice peace

State of New Hampshire County of Carroll ss
I Sanborn D. Carter
Register of Probate for said County hereby certify that Henry Tabbett before whom the annexed affidavit was made and who has thereunto subscribed his name was at the time of so doing a justice of the Peace for said County duly commissioned and sworn and that his signature is genuine
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court this seventh day of July A.D. 1853
Sanborn D. Carter
Register of Probate for Carroll County

I Charles Beckford of Wakefield in the County of Barrok in the State of Newhampshire of lawful age depose and say that I was well acquainted with Joseph Brown who came from Hingham- ton in the County of Rensselaer in said State of Newhampshire and lived in the town of Brookfield in it a short time before his death moved with a son of his across the line of Brookfield to Wolfborough & then remained until the time of his death which took place more than twenty years last past and was buried in the land of Joseph Beckford in Wakefield in said County of Barrok he left a widow who is still living and has not been married since the death of her said husband Joseph Brown - Her name before her marriage with said Brown was Polly Derritt - Further state that the said Brown had a wife in said Brookfield before the last named Polly whom resided in name was Mary Ann by whom he had three children with whom I was well acquainted living near them they were my play mates and named Sally, Benjamin and Jeremiah I think his first wife died in Brookfield some four to five years previous to his marriage with her second and last wife. I further state that

living as I did near to the Farm Joseph Dorrown for many years have frequ- ently heard him converse with others as also myself of his being a Revolution- ary soldier that he served a consid- able length of time as a private between the years 1775 & 1778 and that he served hard service during a part of the time that he served as a soldier of course I further state that in this testimony I am a disinterested witness Charles Bickford
State of New Hampshire Carroll ss on this 3 rd day of June 1854 The above named Charles Bickford personally appeared and made oath to the truth of the above declaration by him signed Before me Joshua G. Hall Justice of the Peace at the above named time and place I further state that I am well acquainted with the aforesaid Charles Bickford and that his character for truth and veracity is good Joshua G. Hall

State of New Hampshire Grafton County ss.
I Sanborn B. Gaiter Register of Probate within & for said County hereby certify that Joshua G. Hall of Wakefield in said County before whom the annexed affidavit was made, and who has thereunto subscribed his name & at the time of so doing was a justice of the Peace for said County duly commissioned & sworn, and that his signature to the same is genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court this seventh day of June A.D. 1854
Sanborn B. Gaiter
Regr of Probate for said County

1335
REJECTED
P. O. Polly Brown widow of Joseph
Service: _____
Enlisted: _____, 18____
Discharged: _____, 18____
Application filed: _____, 18____
Alleges: _____
claim filed too late to
Re-enlisted: to have cause of
rejection entered on printed list of 1852
Attorney: _____
P. O. _____
_____ Recognized. _____ Contract

file 5.1
App. of Polly Brown widow of Joseph Carroll County N.H.
1600
Act 3 rd July 1853
Rev:
Thos. Libbetts North Berwick Carroll Co: N.H.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR PENSION OFFICE, OFFICIAL BU
Comm

June 23 1853
Add d evi: in case of Polly Brown wid: of Joseph.
N.H.
Act 3d Feby 1853
Rev:
Thos. Libbets North Wolfborough Carroll Co: N.H.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, Pension Office, Official Business

No 915 Polly Brown widow of Joseph N. H.
Let to J. J. Tinkett
June 6 1853
" 28. "
Same ~ Sept. 23 "
Same ~ Dec 7 "
Let to J. G. Hall Sept 28/54
Act Heby 3/53

FREE
Rev. Col. 23rd Oct 1871
L. P. Waldo Esquire Commissioner of Pensions Washington City D. C.

1854 Billy Brown known as Joseph 23 Febts June 6 1853 " " " 25 " " " " Sep 23 " " " " Dec 7 " 24 Febt Sept 25 1857 " " " Jan 16 " " " " Sep 24 " " " " Oct 25 " 2nd Febt Oct 5 1859

No. 4694 Polly Brown. Wid: of Joseph.
Sit. to G. Hall. 21 st Apl. / 52, " " " " 14 th June. "
Act / 53.

53 Application for a certificate of Revolutionary services made by the Widow of the party who rendered the service - The Secretary of the State of New Hampshire is hereby requested to furnish evidence from the Rolls in his office of the service of my husband Joseph Brown who served in the War of the Revolution he was a private and went into the service from the Town of Kensington State of New Hampshire he was out a number of times I recollect hereafter he was out in 1780 and in several years of the War but how long he was out at each Campaign I do not recollect Was at White Plains if I mistake not he frequently met the Officers he served under But most of their names I have forgot I think I think he served under a Maj Reynolds Also a Capt or Col Heywoods if I mistake not the names of these are the only names of Officers I can at this time recollect but am certain he talked about many more than he served under But I distinctly recollect that he always said that he served about one year in the War of the Revolution Yours in presence of Polly Brown mark
David G. Wentworth.
State of New Hampshire Carroll County Brookfield February 26th 1853 Then personally appeared the above named Polly Brown and made oath to the truth of the above application by her signed in my presence Thos J. Titcomb Justice Peace

State of New Hampshire. Secretary of State's office.
I do 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 office it appears that the name of Joseph Brown is borne upon "A Pay Roll of Capt. Joshua Waywoods Company in Col. David Gilman's Regt. from the State of New Hampshire from 5th Decr. 1776 to 15th Mar. 1777, both of sd. days included", as a private in said Company. Time engag'd. Dec. 5; Time in service, 3 months 11 days.
And upon a "Pay Roll for Major Daniel Reynolds R. Company in Col. Hercules Mooney's Regiment, which Regiment was raised by the State of New Hampshire for the continental Service at Rhode Island 1779" allowed one days pay for every 20 miles travel home, is borne the name of Joseph Brown as a private in said company. Time of Engagement, July 21, 1779; Discharge, January 10, 1780; Time in service, 5 months 21 days.

And upon a "Pay Roll for Capt. Nehemiah Waughton's Company of Militia in Col. Nichols's Regiment raised by the State of New Hampshire and joined the Continental Army at West Point 1780," is borne the name of Joseph Brown as a private in said company. — Time of Engagement, July 8; Time of Discharge, Oct. 21; Time in service 3 months 14 days.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the State this 4 th day of March 1853.
John L. Wadley, Secretary of State.
Nov. 12-16 days

WGB
Recpy referred to the Comm of Pensions, April 19th.
Depy of Secy. A.M. 3/5/33

North Walpole Mass 8th April 1st 1853
Sir
I herewith enclose the papers of Polly Brown for a pension if there is any thing informed that the Department cannot dispense with you will please to inform me. I have not as yet seen any new regulations published under the late Pension law of course I have availed myself of the former rules and regulations with as much accuracy and judgment as I was capable of
I Am Sir Very Respectfully Your Obedient and humble Servant Thos J Tibbets
Hon Secretary of the Interior

D. D. Brown
June 6/83

Pension Office, June 6, 1853
Sir,
In the case of Polly Brown, who applies for pension, as the widow of Joseph Brown, a Revolutionary Soldier, additional proof is required clearly identifying her as the identical widow of said soldier. If there be public record proof of her marriage, a certified copy thereof must be transmitted. If not that fact must be satisfactorily shown, by affidavit or otherwise, when the evidence already filed will be admissible.
Very respectfully, Jc
Thomas J. Tibbetts, Esq. North Wolfborough Carroll County, N.H.

June 20/53

197 Pension Office, June 25, 1853.
Sir,
Before the claim of Mrs. Polly Brown for pension, under act 3 d February 1853. can be allowed, she must file, (as you were informed in the 6 th inst) satisfactory evidence that she is the widow of the identical revolutionary soldier described in her Declaration . The date of the death of her deceased husband must also be satisfactorily proved.
Please find enclosed printed circular dated June 1. 1853, which will apprise you of the character of proof required as to the applicants' identity.
Very respectfully Sc
Thomas J. Tibbetts, Esq. North Wolfborough, Carroll Co. N.H.

Extract from the records of the town of Waterville in the county of Carroll and State of New Hampshire, under the head of marriages solemnized by the Rev. Asa Piper, minister of the Gospel in said town is the following entry viz.
List of marriages, solemnized from March One thousand Eight hundred, to One - thousand eight hundred & one, by Rev Asa Piper.
"Joseph Brown. Brookfield and Polly Clement - Opique"
I James A Chesley, Clerk of said town of Waterville depose and say, that the fore- going is a true copy of the Record with the exception of the date, which is expressed on the records in fair legible figures, as follows viz "List of Marriages Solemnized from March 1800. to 1801. by Rev. Asa Piper. Joseph Brown Brookfield and Polly Clement Opique
James A Chesley
Town Clerk of Waterville
I James A Chesley, the above named depose and say that I hold the office of Town Clerk in the County, town & State aforesaid and that the above is a true extract, from the records of said town with the exception above named, as certified by me
Waterville June 18 th 1853
James A Chesley
Town Clerk of Waterville
Sworn to before me Thos J Tibbetts Justice Peace

State of New Hampshire County of Carroll ss
I Sanborn B. Carter Register of Probate for said County hereby certify that Thomas J. Dettels of Wolfborough in said County before whom the annexed affidavit was made, and who has therunto subscribed his name was at the time of so doing a justice of the Peace in and for the said County duly commissioned and sworn, and that the signature is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Probate court this twentieth day of June AD 1853.
Sanborn B. Carter
Register of Probate for said County.

I George W Cotton of Wolfborough in the County of Carroll and State of New Hampshire Agee fifty six years upon oath say That I was well acquainted with Joseph Brown and his Wife residents of Brookfield in Saranac County this Town they lived many years within two miles of me and I saw them frequently The said Joseph Brown has been dead I should think over twenty years his Widow is still living & is a Widow & has ever remained a Widow since the death of her husband the above named Joseph Brown The Widows name before she married the said Joseph Brown was Polly Damon I have been personally acquainted with the above named Joseph Brown and his Widow Polly Brown more particularly since the death of her husband the above named Joseph Brown I knew them to live together as Man and Wife up to his death And since that time to the present have occasionally seen the Widow above named And know her to be the identical Polly Brown above named Widow of the above named Joseph Brown Geo W Cotton
State of New Hampshire Carroll County
Wolfborough July 6 th 1853
Then personally appeared the above named George W Cotton the Deponent above named and made Oath to the truth of the above Affidavit by him signed in my presence Nathaniel H Cotton Justice Peace
And I further certify that George W Cotton the Deponent above named is a Man of truth whose testimony is entitled to full belief from my personal knowledge Nathaniel H Cotton Justice Peace

State of New Hampshire County of Carroll ss
I Sanborn P. Clarke Register of Probate for said County hereby Certify that Nathaniel H. Cotton before whom the annexed affidavits were made and who has thereunto subscribed his name was at the time of so doing a justice of the Peace for said County, duly commissioned and sworn, and that his signature is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court this seventh day of July A.D. 1853
Sanborn P. Clarke Register of Probate for Carroll County

I Henry Tibbets of Brookfield in the County of Carroll and State of Northamptonshire Oge Sixty one years before and say That I was well acquainted with Joseph Brown who was for a number of years a resi- dent of this Town and a neighbor to me I have often heard him relate Anecdotes about the Revolutionary War while he was in the service one particular circumstance I stated in my former Affidavit Sworn to before Thos J Tibbets Esqr. The Method of Butchering Cattle while in the Service The last years of his life he lived within one mile of me in the adjoining Town of Wolfborough Once since in said Town of Wolfborough on the Seventeenth day of October A D 1830 I further more Depose and say That the said Joseph Brown left a Widow at his death by the name of Polly Brown who has remained his Widow to the present time That the said Polly Brown is the identical Widow of the said Joseph Brown is a fact to my certain knowledge for I have been person- ally acquainted with her for more than fifty years including the time she lived with the said Joseph Brown and the time since his death Furthermore the above named Polly Brown Widow of the above named Joseph Brown is the is the identical person who has employed Thos J Tibbets Esqr to obtain a pension for her on account of the Revolutionary Services of her husband the above named Joseph Brown Henry Tibbets

State of Northampton Carroll Co Then personally appeared the within named Henry Sibley the Defendant and made Oath to the truth of the Affidavit by him Signed in my presence Nathaniel B. Cotton Justice Peace
Once I hereby Certify that Henry Sibley the Defendant within named is a Man of truth whose testimony is entitled to full belief from my certain knowledge having been acquainted with him from a Child up to the present time Wadsworth July 6 th 1853 Nathaniel B. Cotton Justice Peace

16, North Wolfsonough N.H.
July 7, 1853,
Thos. I. Tibbetts
Enclo: Affidavit in the case of William & Polly Brown,
Respectfully referred to The Commissioner of Pensions.
Dept. Int.
July 11/53 Geo. A. Whiting
Chf. Clerk.
Pittsfield July 1853

North Wolfborough N H July 7 th 1853
Sir
I herewith inclose the Affidavits in relation to the Case of William Polly Brown and as far as my judgement will go I think they will be satisfactory in her case Where it necessary I could procure more than one hundred witnesses proving the facts I have already proved however I understand that in the mouths of two or three witnesses any word shall be established
I Am Sir very Respectfully Your Obedient & humble Servant Thos J Tilton
Hon Secretary of the Interior

Since writing the letter re I have found the following letter received from the Department Dated July 11. 1843 as follows Sir
Your letter of the 7th instant enclosing Affidavits in relation to the case of Joseph and Polly Brown has been received and referred to the Commissioner of Pensions
Sept 15th J. W. Campbell Acting Secretary Respectfully Thos J. Tibbets
Hon L. Waldo

North Wolfborough N.H. Sept 14 th 1853
Sir
Your letter of the 9 th inst has been received And I have to state that I have no papers in my possession to my knowledge acknowledging the receipt of any papers in the case of Polly Brown Widow of Joseph Brown who was a Revolutionary Soldier a native of N.H. Unless I have a letter acknowledging the receipt of the last evidence that you refer to and are knowingly I have concluded to copy two letters I have received from you in the case so that if you do not find your papers you will see how the case stands
The first letter I dated June 6, 1853 Received as follows — In the case of Polly Brown who applies for pension as the Widow of Joseph Brown a Revolutionary Soldier Additional evidence proof is required Clearly identifying her as the identical widow of said Soldier If there be public records proof of her marriage a Certified copy thereof must be transmitted If not that fact must be sat- isfactorily shown by Affidavit or otherwise when the evidence otherwise filed will be admissible — Next Letter Dated June 25 th 1853
Before the Claim of Mrs. Polly Brown for Pension under Act 3 rd February 1853 can be allowed she must file (as you were informed on the 6 th inst) Satisfactory evidence that she is the widow of the identical Revolution- ary Soldier described in her Declaration The date of the death of her deceased husband must also be Satisfactorily proved Please find enclosed printed Circular dated June 1, 1853 which will inform you of the character of proof required as to the appli- cants identity

The within Copies are correct — Amie I rather think there are all the letters I have received in her case. After the first letter was received I obtained a Certificate of her marriage from the Town Clerk of Wakefield. Amie forwarded the same to you expecting that would be sufficient agreeably to your instruc- tions in letter June 6 1893 But it seems that did not go far enough. Amie to comply with your instructions in letter of June 25 I procure three Affidavits which I believe goes fully to the point — Amie I hope the Blue Lady will soon receive her Certificate for I state upon the honor of a Man there is no Deception in her case for I knew her while Brown was alive Amie Polly Brown who claims a pension was the iden- tical wife of Joseph Brown who was a Revolu- tionary Soldier as she states Amie said Brown deceased some time since she has remained his Widow. Any information that I can give the Department in this or any other case that I manage I shall be pleased to render
I Am Sir Very Respectfully Your Obedient & humble Servant
Thos J Tibbets
Hon L Wood Commissioner

Thos. S. Galt Sept 20/53

Pension Office, Sept. 23. 1853.
Sir,
In relation to the application for pension of Mrs. Polly Brown, as the widow of Joseph Brown, you are respectfully informed, that, upon examination of our records, it is found that a soldier of that name, residing in Hurd, New Hampshire, was pensioned on the 7 th November, 1832, and there said for the identical service alleged to have been performed by the present Claimant's husband. It is evident that this man soldier, was not the person she avers to have been her husband, as the proof shows her husband died in 1830, and of and the records of the 3 d Auditor show that the said pensioner was paid up to the 4 th September 1835. A satisfactory explanation is therefore required.
Very respectfully Yc
Thomas J. Tibbetts Esq. North Wolfborough Carroll Co N.H.

North Wolfborough N.H. December 2 nd 1853
Sir
Your letter of Sept r 23 rd has been received in relation to the Claim of Widow Polly Brown
You then State that a Soldier residing in Keene N.H. was pensioned in 1832 for the identical Service we Claim and so he might although it might not belong to him for Joseph Brown of Brookfield who rendered the Service was dead and of course there was no pension law then to entitle his Widow to Claim her rights it is altogether probable at this late day that living witnesses cannot be found who were with him or were knowing to the service This much I can prove by A B & C Att who were said if it will avail any thing more of truth who were well acquainted with Joseph Brown of Brookfield and frequently heard him relate stories and anecdotes about his being out in the service And I can prove that the general opinion among the people where he resided was that he was a Revolutionary Soldier Further More the Records in the State Department in this State do Not Show from what I learn Joseph Brown was Mustered from in the service we claim from the above facts it will be very very ungenerous in my opinion to withhold a small pittance which in all probability the Old Lady has a just right to expect and Claim from her Country

I Am Sir: Very Respectfully Your Obedient & humble Servant
Thos. Sibley
Then Commissioner of Pensions L. Wedeco

Pension Office,
December 7. 1853.
25
Sir,
In reply to your communication of the 2 nd instant, I can only say, that the proof filed by Joseph Brown, who was pensioned under the act of June 7, 1832, and who died in 1835, fully identifies him as the soldier who performed the duty claimed as having been performed by the husband of Polly Brown who now claims a pension - and that, under such circumstances, very clear evidence, indeed, would be required to show that her husband, who, according to her story, died before the passage of that act, was the soldier who performed said services. More hearsay evidence the could not be received in any case, and especially in this.
Very respectfully J C
J. J. Tibbetts Esq., North Wolfborough Carroll Co N. H.

State of New Hampshire, Secretary of State's office.
I do 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 office, it appears that the name of Joseph Brown is borne upon "A Muster Roll of Capt. James Mather's company in Col. Isaac Myrums Regiment in the service of the United Colonies to join the northern army" - Town. Alstead - When enlisted, July 12th. ; Bounty £ 7. 18 ; Advance wages £ 2. ; Total £ 9. 18 ; Travel 1s. 3d.
The return of the foregoing Muster Roll bears date August 20th. 1776, & signed Elijah Groot.
And upon a "Muster & Pay Roll of men raised for Canada out of Colo. Evans & Colo. Badger's Regiments mustered & paid by James Knowles Esq. is borne the name of Joseph Brown as a private with an allowance for "one month's pay & bounty to soldiers" of £ 9. 18 ; Travelling fees 7. 6 ; Sum Total £ 10. 5. 6
Dated Aug d 29th. 1776 & sign d James Knowles.

And upon A Roll of capt. John Galf company in Col. Bartlett Regiment which was raised to reinforce the army at New York by order of the Council & Assembly of said state, is borne the name of Joseph Brown against which is £ 8. 8. 4.
At the bottom of the foregoing Roll, is the following:—
"Pursuant to directions from the "Council & Assembly I have pd. the sums set "against each respective name in the foregoing "list, viz. to the capt. Lieut. & Ensign one months "wages each, to each non commissioned officer "& private 20 dollars each Bounty, and to officers "& soldiers £ 2. 8. 4 each for travel they all "being able bodied effective men.
Test Jacob Gyle Mun. & Pay master.
And upon a "Muster Roll of capt. Wm. Mc Duffie's company in the second Regiment in the State of New Hampshire to join the continental army at New York mustered and paid by Stephen Evans Septem r 16 th . 1776", is borne the name of Joseph Brown, with an allowance for advance wages & bounty of £ 6. 0. 0; Billings £ 2. 13. 4; total £ 8. 13. 4

The name of Joseph Brown is also borne upon "A Roll of that part of capt. Joshua Hayward company in Col. David Gilman's Regiment raised Decemr. 16th. 1776 out of the Regiment of Militia under my command by order of the Council & Assembly of the State of New Hampshire to join the Army of the United States at New York until the first day of March next" with an allowance for "advance wages; of $ 3. - Miles Travel. 2 34; Amount $ 1. 19; Total $ 4. 19.
And upon a "Pay Roll of Col. Benjamin Bellows's Regiment of Militia in the State of New Hampshire which Regiment went & reinforced the Garrison at Ticonderoga when besieged by the enemy in June 1777 - Time of engagement June 28th." is borne the name of Joseph Brown as a private - Time in service, 5 days.
And upon a "Pay Roll of Captain Stephen Dearborn's company Col. Thomas Stickney's Regiment in Genl. Stark's Brigade which company marched from Chester in the State of New Hampshire & joined the Northern Continental Army 1777" is borne the name of Joseph Brown as a private - Discharge Sept. 28; Time in service, 2 months 8 days.

And upon a "Pay Roll of Captain Moses Leavitts Company in Col. Abraham Dakers Regiment raised out of the Regiment com- manded by Col. Jonathan Moulton to reinforce the northern continental army at Stillwater 1777", is borne the name of Joseph Brown as a private - Entry Sept. 8; Discharge Dec. 15; Time in service, 3 months 8 days.
And upon a "Pay Roll for Capt. Nehemiah Keughtons Comp y of Militia in Col. Nichols Regiment raised by the State of New Hampshire and joined the continental army at West Point 1780", is borne the name of Joseph Brown as a private in said company - Time of engagement, July 8; Time of Discharge, Oct. 21; Time in service, 3 months 14 days.
And upon a "Pay Roll for Major Daniel Reynolds R. Company in Col. Hercules Morneys Regiment, which Regiment was raised by the State of New Hampshire for the continental Service at Rhode Island 1779 - allowed one days pay for every 20 miles travel home", is borne the name of Joseph Brown as a private - Time of engage- ment, July 21, 1779; Discharge, January 10, 1780; Time in service, 5 months 21 days.

And upon "A Pay Roll of Capt. Joshua Waywoods Company in Col. David Gilmans Regt. from the State of New Hampshire from 5th of Dec r 1776 to 15th. Mar. 1777 both of 30 days included," is borne the name of Joseph Brown as a private. — Time in service 3 months 11 days.
And upon "A Return of the men raised by the State of New Hampshire under the command of Col. Hercules Mooney for the continental Service at Rhode Island 1779," is borne the name of Joseph Brown — Time of enlistment July 21; Town he went for, Keene. 41. 10/
And upon a return of Col. John Webster dated Chester October 6. 1781 is borne the name of Joseph Brown and nine others for the town of Chester "in obedience to orders from the Honorable Committee of Safety for said State dated at Exeter the 11th. of September 1781," requiring to be sent "forward to Springfield two thirds of the number of the men apportioned" to said Webster's Regiment "by an act of the General Court of the fourth of July last."

And the name of Joseph his  mark Brown is signed to an order in Army Rolls Vol. 7 Page 172 of which the following is a true copy:—
"Darr. Caleb Greenleaf Adams Paymaster to "Capt. Willey's Company & others. Sir. Please to pay "to Enfgn. John Lane of sd. company one month's "wages & the travel money which is due to us "the subscribers for a month's service in this State "which may fully appear by the Capt's Roll "of sd. Company for value receivd. fr. us. "Exeter June 19th. 1777."
And upon a Return of men by Col. John Melcher dated May 19. 1777 is borne the name of Joseph Brown & others, agreeable to orders from Maj: Genl. Folsom of the 14th. inst. to march them to Portsmouth in this State of New Hampshire with all convenient speed to tarry as a Guard on the sea coast of the State one month, and have put them under the care of Lt. John Lane.
And upon "A Return of Capt. Joseph Parsons's Company on Great Island, Nov. 5th. 1775" is borne the name of Joseph Brown as a private.
And upon "A Return of Capt. Abraham French's Company on Great Island Nov. 5. 1775" is borne the name of Joseph Brown as a private.

And upon "A Return of Capt. Joseph Clifford's company at Pierce's Island Novr. 5th, 1775" is borne the name of Joseph Brown as a private
In Vol. 10 Page 55 Army Rolls is the following:- "State of New Hampshire to the Selectmen of Reene 1779 July. Paid 2 men enlisted in Col. Mooney's Regiment raised for the defence of Rhode Island. Ephraim Weatherell. Bounty £30. Travel to Providence £11. 10 — 41. 10. 0 Joseph Brown do. 30. 11. 10. 41. 10. — £83. 0. 0 Exeter Apl. 28th. 1780 Errors excepted in behalf of the Selectmen of Reene Mr. Josiah Richardson."
And in Vol. 10 Page 78 Army Rolls is a Return of which the following is a true copy:- "This may certify whom it may concern that we the subscribers constables for the town of Reene for the year 1779 did by orders from the selectmen pay unto Samuel Tucker, John Green, John Hill as continental soldiers enlisted for the town of Reene for the term of one year. the state Bounty to each soldier the sum of sixty pounds, & also to Ephraim Weatherell & Joseph Brown as soldiers for the Rhode Island Expedition for the term of six months the sum of forty one pounds. Ten shillings each as Bounty & Travel — the whole two hundred & sixty three pounds."

Dane, Kingsbury
Benja. Osgood."
The foregoing is duly sworn to before Isaac Wyman Dist. Peace,
And in a book of orders is an order of which the following is a true copy:
"To the Honorable Nicholas Gillman Esq. Treasurer of the State of New Hampshire or whom it may concern - Sir: Please to pay unto John Batch the bearer hereof the wages due to me for my service as a soldier in Capt. Nehemiah Waughton's company and Col. Nichols Regiment of New Hampshire Levies raised for three months in the year 1780 which term I served - and this shall be a discharge from your humble servant. Joseph Brown Thos. Fisher Isahab Fisher
Keene Janu. 28. 1782."
And the name of "Joseph his mark Brown" is signed to an order of which the following is a true copy:
"To the Paymaster of the New Hampshire Militia three months Troops. Sir, Please to pay to the selectmen of Chester our Conventell and state wages and travel money for we have recd. the whole sum from the town of Chester recd. for us. Chester Sept. 29. 1781."

In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the State this 27th day February 1834
John L. Wadley Secretary of State.

Booklets of S. of H. for the views of J. Brown

State of New Hampshire. Secretary of State's Office.
I do 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 office, it appears that the name of Joseph Brown is borne upon "A Roll of that part of Capt. Joshua Waywoods company in Col. David Gilman's Regiment raised Decemr. 16th 1776 out of the Regiment of Militia under my command by order of the Council & Assembly of the State of New Hampshire to join the army of the United States at New York until the first day of March next" with allowance for advance wages. of £ 3. - Miles travel, 234; Amount, £ 1. 19; Total £ 4. 19.
And upon "A Pay Roll of Capt. Joshua Waywoods company in Col. David Gilman's Regt. from the State of New Hampshire from 5th. of Decr. 1776 to 15th. Mar. 1777, both of the days included," is borne the name of Joseph Brown as a private. - Time in service. 3 months 11 days.

And upon a "Pay Roll of Captain Moses Leavitts Company in Col. Abraham Drakes Regiment raised out of the Regiment com- manded by Col. Jonathan Moulton to reinforce the northern continental army at Stillwater 1777." is borne the name of Joseph Brown as a private - Entry Sept. 8; Discharge Dec. 15; Time in service, 3 months 8 days.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the State this 7th. day of March 1854.
John L. Hadley, Secretary of State.

Revocation of Power

Person of All N. C.
Newcastle

State of New Hampshire
Carroll County, S s .
I Samuel B. Carter Register of Probate within & for said County hereby certify that Luther D. Sawyer whose name as is attached to the affidavits hereto annexed is a justice of the Peace for said County & that his signature to the same is genuine.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the Probate Court for said County. This seventh day of March A D 1854
Samuel B. Carter Register Probate for said County

I know all men by these presents that I Polly  Harry Brown of Wolfborough in the County of Carroll and State of New Hampshire Widow and relict of Joseph Brown late of Brookfield known that was a Soldier in the Army of the Revolution under the several commands as is set forth by documents of the department of the State of New Hampshire and other testimo- ny accompanying the same do hereby con- stitute and appoint Josiah Hall of Waterville in the County of Carroll and State of New Hampshire Esquire my true and irrev- ocable attorney for me and in my stead and name to receive from the agent of the United States for paying pensions at the City of Wash- ington or in the State of New Hampshire as established by law my pension from the
to Signum Seal and deliver in presence of us Luther Gagey Mark Polly Brown
State of N State of New Hampshire Carroll ss on this Seventh day of March 1854 personally appeared Polly Brown & acknowledged the afore- said Power by her Sign to be her free act & deed Before me Luther Gagey Justice of the Peace

Polly
To all people to whom these presents shall come Henry Polly Brown of in the County of Carroll and State of New Hampshire Widow and relict of Joseph Brown late of deceased Send Greetings
Whereas I the said Henry Polly Brown did heretofore (to wit) sometime in March 1853 by writing a letter of attorney in power one Thomas J. Tibbets of Brookfield Wolfborough in said County and State aforesaid my true and lawful attorney in my name & to my use as then in full power to make application and obtain for me a pension from the proper officer of the United States the amount in money due to me by law in pursuance of one or more laws of Congress of the United States in consideration of my being a widow of one Joseph Brown late of deceased
Now Know ye That I the said Henry Polly Brown for divers good causes and considerations here unto moving have revoked, recalled and countermanded and to all intents and purposes as far as in me lies make null void and of none effect the said written writing or letter of attorney and all powers

Therein and thereby or in any way or in and by any other deed or writing made and done the same by their presents
In witness whereof I herunto set my hand and seal this seventh day of March 1854
Witness
Luther D. Sawyer
her Polly Mary X Brown mark
State of New Hampshire Carroll ss on this seventh day of March 1854 personally appearing the within named Mary Polly Brown acknow- ledged the aforesaid instrument by her signed to be her free act and deed before me Luther D. Sawyer Justice of the peace

Declaration of Nelly Brown
Declaration

State of New Hampshire Carroll So
On this 7 th day of March 1854 personally appeared before the Hon. Jonathan T. Chase Judge of the Courts of Probate in and for the County of Carroll aforesaid Polly Mary Brown of Wolfborough in said County of Carroll aged 79 years the ————— of June last who being duly sworn according to law doth upon her oath make the following declaration to obtain the benefit of the provisions of the acts of Congress passed July 29 th 1848 and Feb y 3 1853 That she is the Widow of Joseph Brown late of Brookfield aforesaid deceased who was a private soldier in the Army of the United States in the War of the Revolution — That the said Joseph Brown her late husband served in the Company commanded by Capt d Joshua Haywood in the Regiment commanded by Col David Gilman for the space of 3 Months and 11 days the same being from the 5 th of December 1776 to the 15 th of March 1777 and also that he served under the command of Capt Moses Seavitt in the Regiment com- manded by Col. Abraham Drake 3 Months and eleven days being from the 8 th of September to the 15 th of December 1777. That the deceased

That the residence of the said Joseph Brown at the time of the service above stated was Hensington Rockingham County State of New Hampshire. She further declares that she was married to the said Joseph Brown on the first day of June 1800 at Wakefield by Rev Asa Piper a minister of the Gospel and that her Husband the aforesaid Joseph Brown died on the 7th or 8th of October 1829 at Wakefield County and State aforesaid.
She further declares that she is still a widow and always has been a widow since the decease of the said Joseph Brown.
her Polly X Brown mark.
Canall ss Court of Probate March 7. 1854 appeared in open court the above named Polly Brown and made oath that the above declaration by her subscribed is true.
James Chase Judge of Probate

State of New Hampshire Carroll County ss.
I Sanborn D. Carter Register of Probate within & for said County hereby Certify that Jonathan T. Chase within name is Judge of Probate for said County & that his signature attached to the annexed declaration is genuine
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal, of said County this Seventh day of March A.D. 1854
Sanborn D. Carter Regr of Probate for said Co.

E. C. Piper Deputy

State of New-Hampshire.
CARROLL, SS.
I, Francis R. Chase, Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas, within and for said County, hereby certify that William Faxon Esq. before whom the annexed Affidavit was made, and who has thereunto
subscribed his name, was at the time of so doing a Justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid duly commissioned and sworn, and that his signature thereunto is genuine.
In TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto signed my name and affixed the Seal of said Court, this 20 th day of March 1854
Francis R. Chase Clerk.

I, Edward C. Piper of Wakefield, in the County of Carroll and State of New Hampshire, of lawful age, depose and say; that I was well acquainted with the Rev. Asa Piper of said Wakefield, deceased; and that he was qualified by law to join persons in Marriage. - That he kept a book of Record of his said Marriages - Also, That I have the said Book before me, and have had it in my keeping, ever since the decease of the said Asa Piper; and in said Book, are the names of Joseph Brown and Polly Demerit, and is as follows, on his said Book of Marriages,
"Joseph Brown of Brookfield and Polly Demerit of Ossipee, June 1 st 1800." And this mode of entry, by him made, corresponds with his record of other Marriages on said Book, which marriage entries are quite numerous. - And I am a disinterested witness in this case.
Wakefield March 14 th 1854      Edward C. Piper
State of New Hampshire. Carroll Co., March 14 th 1854. Then, the above named Edward C. Piper, personally appearing, made oath, that the above affidavit by him subscribed, is true,
Before me, Wm. Sawyer, Jr. Justice of the Peace.

Depos. of J. Beckford
14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

Joseph Bickford of Wakefield in the County of Carroll and State of New Hampshire aged eighty three years being by me duly sworn testifies and says that he was well acquainted with one Joseph Brown who came to this Town soon after the Revolutionary War with Great Britain and settled with his family in Brookfield in said County about two miles from the residence of said Bickford he further states that he had intimate acquaintance with said Brown and by contract erected him a barn upon his farm, he further states that he had frequent conversations with said Brown about his enlisting into the Revolutionary Army and his service he said Brown told him it was while he lived in Hunsington in the County of Rockingham in said State of New Hampshire where he served his time, and also told said Bickford of some of the Officers and Soldiers with both whom he served and some of the places to which he marched, but the time is so remote to him the said Bickford does not recollect many particulars but this he does remember that he served as private soldier between the year 1775 and the year 1780 and saw and experienced some hard

Since during said War. He further states that during a considerable portion of the time that said Brown lived in that region he lived near to said Bickford and also well into his family he further states that the said Brown died more than there twenty four years now past leaving Polly Brown his widow who now lives within one mile of the said Bickford and has not been mar- ried since the decease of her said husband Joseph Brown who after his decease was buried on the farm of the said Joseph Bick- ford in said Wakefield. The said Bickford fur- ther states that he never knew any other Joseph Brown to have lived in said Farming- ton or in Wakefield or Brookfield or elsewhere who lived during said Revolution. The said Bickford further states that he is a disinterested witness in this declaration. Joseph Bickford
State of New Hampshire Carroll ss Church 27 th 1854 Then personally appeared Joseph Bickford and made solemn oath that the above deposition by him subscribed is true Before me James Garvin Justice of the Peace

State of New Hampshire County of Carroll ss
I Lambem B. Carter Register of Probate in & for said County hereby certify that James Garrison of Wakefield in said County before whom the annexed affidavit was made & who has therunto subscribed his name at the time of so doing was a Justice of the Peace in & for said County duly commissioned and sworn, that the signature is genuine.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court this twenty seventh day of March A.D. 1854
Lambem B. Carter Regr

Feb 9 McWiggins

State of New-Hampshire.
CARROLL, SS.
I, Francis R. Chase, Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas, within and for said County, hereby certify that William Sawyer Jr. Esq., before whom the annexed affidavit was made, and who has thereunto
subscribed his name, was at the time of so doing a Justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid duly commissioned and sworn, and that his signature thereunto is genuine.
In TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto signed my name and affixed the Seal of said Court, this 10th day of April 1854
Francis R. Chase Clerk.

Mehitable Wiggins of Wakefield in the County of Carroll and State of New Hampshire aged eighty eight years being by me duly sworn testifies and says that she was born and brought up in Exeter in the County of Rocking- ham and State of New Hampshire she became married and lived in said Exeter for more than forty years said Exeter adjoins the town of Farmington in said County where she became well acquainted with one Joseph Brown at the age of about sixteen years then an acquaintance to one Jeremiah Batchelder about ten  near a mile from her residence said Brown continued belonging to the family of said Batchelder until he became of adult age she further states that while said Brown lived in said Farmington it was during the Revolutionary War and between the years 1775 & 1780 which she well recollects from the fact that one or more of the Officers on their return from the Army came to the dwelling house of her Father where she was then living in Exeter; that officer was then in full health and remain- ed several days until he was able to leave for his residence in Wakefield. She further states that the said Joseph Brown after the close of the said War came to Wakefield

and with his family settled in the town of Brookfield or Wakefield in said County of Linn and there lived until the time of his death which she states to the best of her belief was more than twenty years ago past. The distance he lived and died from her residence is not more than half a mile. At the time of his death he left a widow who is still living
She further states that she has seen a deposition of one Joseph Bickford of said Wakefield (a man of reputable character) who states that he was well acquainted with the said Joseph Brown, that he told him he had lived in said Kensington at that time he had been a Revolutionary Soldier. That he served while he belonged to said Kensington. She further states that the time is so distant and not belonging to that set of citizens who performed military duty is not prepared to state anything definite in relation to said Revolutionary service but states that she distinctly recollects that she never knew more than one Joseph Brown to be in Kensington nor in Brookfield & has no

doubt that he is the identical Joseph Brown named in said deposition, that she knew to be in said Kensington and afterward in Brookfield. She further states that she is a disinterested witness in this declaration Signed in presence of
Mary E. Wiggin
Mehetabel } her Mark } Wiggin
Carroll Jp April 5 th 1854
Then personally appeared the above named Mehetabel Wiggin, and made oath, that the above declaration, by her subscribed, is true, according to the best of her belief.
Before me, Wm. Sawyer, Jr., Justice of the Peace

Union N. H. 11 th Apt / 54
J. H. Hall.
Recd 13 th Apt / 54 Answd 19 th ditto
Joseph Howard Prof War - Union N. H.
Respectfully referred to the Commission of Union, and the appli- cant so informed
Fredonia Office April 19 th 1854
F. Root Fredonia
Mr Root

Union Carroll Co. NH Sept 11. 1854 To Miss Auditor of the Treasury Sir
Enclosed I send the declaration of Mrs Polly Brown of Wolfborough who it appears is Widow and claims the pay due to her as the wife of her late husband Joseph Brown deceased who was formerly of Kensington County of Rockingham NH and there engaged to service and did serve as a private soldier some time during the Revolutionary War as a soldier of New Hampshire as appears by the signature of a duly certificate duly certified and sealed
I here present to you the last account at this moment time from the date of the same that perhaps could be expected I do not find any official discharge other than such as the Secretary of State exhibits which undoubtedly close verbal You will notice the testimony of Joseph Beckford Brown whose statement is all natural without neglect & shows an age & always familiar the truth cannot be doubted and also the

testimony of Mrs Wiggins who lived for years within half a mile of the Potomac She recollects something of the War and speaks of a sick officer during the War coming to her Father's and although at this time of life don't recollect many particulars of Brown's Service but knows there was no other of that name in either town in which he lived consequently I have strong belief that you will look at the testimony & under the laws of Congress in this case will make Mrs Brown such pension allowance as she in your belief is entitled unto
I am well aware that a colored Thomas J. Tabbett has been somehow figuring in Mrs Brown's behalf & will

I understand no paper has stated that some one in the name of a certain Joseph Brown has been drawing money from the Treasury that money have happened but if so he was from the Western part of the State and a man altogether different from this Joseph Brown of Hemingston
This sum seems to have been about seven months if the allowance is made of which I have no doubt it will make her a poor widow not in the Almshouse
most Respectfully Your ob't Serv't
Joshua C. Hall
P.S. if there is any infirmity in this proceeding or lack of proof I have no doubt I shall be duly apprised of it. 41

C. W. Frazar April 21/57

141 Pension Office. 21 st April. 1854.
Sir,
The claim of Mrs. Polly Brown, for a pension as the Widow of Joseph, has been received, examined & suspended.
The claimant must more clearly identify her alleged husband with the Service Certificate to the Secretary of the State of New Hampshire. Her own Widowhood identity must be clearly established. Her witnesses are not certified to be credible. This should be done. If said Joseph, was married before he married the applicant, that fact should be made to appear at the time of the death of his first wife.
Joshua G. Hall, Esq., Union.
Wane do: do:
Carroll Co: N.H.

Deposition
J. H. Hobbs

State of New-Hampshire.
CARROLL, SS.
I, Francis R. Chase, Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas, within and for said County, hereby certify that William Sawyer Jr Esq., before whom the annexed affidavit was made, and who has thereunto
subscribed his name, was at the time of so doing a Justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid duly commissioned and sworn, and that his signature thereunto is genuine.
In TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto signed my name and affixed the Seal of said Court, this Twenty first day of May 185 4
Francis R. Chase Clerk.

I Josiah H. Hobbs of Wakefield, in the county of Carroll and State of New Hampshire, of lawful age depose and say that I have for over thirty years last past been intimately acquainted with Mehetael Wiggin - Edward B. Piper and Joseph Bickford, all during said time, having been inhabitants of said Wakefield and I believe that entire reliance is to be placed upon the statements of each, and no deductions are to be made from the same except such as is to be made on account of the imperfections of human nature; for I know that they are each entirely honest -
Josiah H. Hobbs
State of New Hampshire - Carroll ss. May 23 rd 1854 -
Personally appeared the above named Josiah H. Hobbs and made oath that the above deposition by him subscribed is true according to the best of his belief
Before me Wm. Sawyer, Jr. Justice of the Peace

Union Mt June 8 th 1854 L. P. Waldo Esq r
Sir Your letter of the 21 st of April last is before me in relation of the requirements of proof in the case of Polly Brown to receive a pension of the sum of her late husband Joseph Brown
You say she must more clearly identify her alleged husband with the service certified by the Secretary of the State of New Hampshire. — Her own widowhood & identity must be clearly established if the said Joseph was married before he married the Applicant & the time of the death of his first wife. & also the credibility of the witness must be proved
I have send you the proof of the witnesses by a distinguished citizen who is a lawyer as to their credibility & could do the like by twenty others — I also have send the proof of Charles Bickford to the identity of his first wife her death & all that I suppose is required in relation to the identity & widowhood of his second & last wife the Applicant for a pension and could do it by many others as also the credibility of the witness of Bickford But

my dear Sir if we must spend more than the pension & work in the preparation of the case we may as well stop here. I think I have obtained from them fully land warrants under the law of 1850 — my certificate of dis- ability & the proof of the names on the Roll was unusually sufficient & I was faster in obtaining my warrant asked for it now Sir to show more the identity of the surviving Brown than the specialty of Steel & the name of the soldier before you on the Roll at this late time of life was all that I supposed would be required. But that will not suffice with this addition also of proof of Pickson to his repeated declara- tions of service as soldier we must I suppose stop with the claim — Just now look for a moment this widow could not proceed under a former law until the law of Feb. 1853 for she was not married till June 1800 and fifteen months past. I wrote to my soldier's friend one in particular that Brown is the Joseph Brown who died a pension that was Ebenezer Hill of Wakefield now dead & am told of some others but the law would not allow him to come forward till the living witnesses are all dead but my dear Sir this is

hope will not deprive a poor widow of her clear reasonable right to receive something when the case is made to appear so will as dear the case of Polly Brown I do think when the whole case & circumstanes attend- ing this case are considered you will conclude to afford the allowance or I am inclined to think to strike of very new claimant hereafter for I do not know how many by individuals that would can be found for I do not know of one in this region. I formerly knew thirty
The Government is able & generous has heretofore shown much good will in assisting the poor claimants
Will you see on receipt of this letter the goodness to reply to this communication if anything further can be done for a town pauper as this woman is. I may make an effort but I am well aware it must be a portion of what has already been done
With much respect
Yours O. B. Smith
Joshua C. Hall

Pension Office, June 14 th 1854.
Sir.
The Claim of Mrs: Polly Brown for a pension as the widow of Joseph has been again examined & suspended. The Affidavit of some Credible witness should be filed, proving the applicant to be the widow of the person under whom she claims. It is desirable, that the Applicant's late husband Joseph Brown, be more clearly identified as the person whom the Secretary of the State of New Hampshire, certifies as having served in the revolutionary war. The State's Uniform reputation as a Revolutionary Soldier, in the place of his residence, during the war, when he entered the Army, or from whence should be proven. It is probable, the records in the Secretary's office of the State of New Hampshire, may show from whence said Joseph Brown, entered the Army. You remark that "if you must spend more than the pension is worth in the preparation of the case, you may as well stop at once." With the cost of the prosecution or preparation of a case this Office has nothing to do. If a case when presented to this office for adjudication,

is provided for by any of the General pension laws & is made out in Compliance with the regulations of the Office. It will be admitted, Otherwise it will not. The claim of Mrs. Brown, not being establish- satisfactorily was suspended. Such suspension cannot be removed until the it is satisfactorily shown, that the Applicant's husband served served upwards of six months in the war of the Revolution & that the applicant is now a widow.
Shaned: L.C.
Jan 12/34
Jashma G. Hall, Unitn. Carroll Co. N.H.

Deposition J. Hawkins

I Joseph Hawkins of Wakefield in the County of Carroll and State of New Hamp- shire aged Seventy eight years before and say that for more than forty years I was acquainted with Joseph Brown who came from Haverstown in the State of New Hampshire as I was told by said Brown from the family of Mr. Batchelder with whom he served his time & the same man who gave him his land on which he settled in Brookfield in said County (now called Carroll) at the time of his settlement in Brookfield I lived near to him the distance was about one mile and we were intimate as to common ac- quaintance and I frequently employed him as a day labourer we had frequent conver- sations and sometimes about the Revolution- ary War and I distinctly understood by him that he engaged as a soldier of that War while he lived with said Batchelder, in relation some things that I will recollect one was that while a soldier he had the small pox though rather lightly having only one pox

Filled others that were soldiers with him had it more sincerely and persevered in attendance on them. The time is so remote that I do not recollect the name of his Captain nor the length of time he served but from what I did understand by him I think his time of service at that time was less than one year. I further state that I will recollect that while the said Joseph Brown lived near to me that he became married to one Polly Dennett with whom he lived as his wife many years and until the time of his decease and that she is still living as the widow of said Joseph Brown. I further state that in my belief said Brown has been dead more than twenty two years. I further state that in this testimony I am a disinterested Witness. Joseph Hawkins
State of New Hampshire Concord 28 June 29th 1854 Then personally appeared the above named Joseph Hawkins and made solemn oath that the above deposition by him signed is true Before me Joshua G. Hall Justice of the Peace

State of New Hampshire
Concord June 29. 1854
I hereby certify that I have for many years been acquainted with the said Joseph Hawkins the deponent, and that his reputation for truth & veracity has been good This I certify on Honor
Joshua G. Hall Secy. Green
State of New Hampshire Concord August 21. 1854 I hereby certify that I have been acquainted with the said Joseph Hawkins for twenty five years last past, that his reputation for truth and veracity has been good
Loomis Hardy Register of Deeds for Grafton County

State of New Hampshire Carroll County ss.
I Sanborn D. Carter Register of Probate within and for said County. Hereby Certify, that Joshua G. Hall before whom the annexed affidavit was made, and who has therunto subscribed his name at the time of so doing was a justice of the Peace for said County, duly commissioned and sworn and that his signature is genuine
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court this nineteenth day of August A.D. 1854.
Sanborn D. Carter Justice
Register of Probate for said County of Carroll.

Union NH August 21 st 1854 L. P. Waldo Esquire
Sir
While endeavoring to establish the claim of Mrs Polly Brown to a pension in consequence of the service of her late husband Joseph Brown a soldier of the war of the Revolution I don't know but I am so desirous to do her justice that by the way may be giving you too much trouble but sir I have I believe used my best efforts & her I am the result of my best effort - When I have failed it is owing to the decree within fifteen months part of them I believe who his friends say to me that served with said Brown and more sir if the testimony of Mr Parkfield Mr Wiggins & Mr Thos. Parkfield together with the Secretary of the State of New Hampshire does not quite come up to the Rule of the pension department I really hope that the enclosed testimony of Mr Hemenway will do well fill the supposed blanks that the old lady who happens to be a town pauper will be considered entitled a small pittance that will make her heart glad that although she is deprived of her late husband she may

have the satisfaction of knowing that by his youthful exertions in the service of his country he was enabled to leave a small inheritance for me with whom he long lived and still survives him
You have said by your letter of 21 st April last that his own identity & widowhood should be shown & also show if said Joseph was married before. I suppose that Joseph Buckford's testimony shows that to your satisfaction. You also say that the credibility of my witness should be shown. As then a doubt bet the testimony of Josiah H. Hobbs is to the front of Joseph Buckford, Melchiah Wiggin & Edward B. Piper if his credibility should be doubted let me know it & I will show him a lawyer not sworn to marry in Gainsborough or Sheffield County for truth & veracity I now see a thin doubt of the reputation of Mr Joseph Hawkins whose testimony I have found. You again say in June 1842 some credible witness should show the affi- davit to be the widow of said Joseph What did Mr Hawkins say if that complaint You further say we must endeavor

to show more clearly the identity of the Servant of dear Brown with the certificate of the Secretary of the State why see in those times in the bustle of business & sometimes the Officers uninformed & illiterate and declining the Great excitement then existing is it strange that all the necessary form- alities of etiquette of the Officers & Soldiers at that time could be expected to compare with the enlightened people of this time
I think that I have thus far been able to show to the acceptance of almost or quite any one that the man I represent was Joseph Brown of Farmington N.H. that he knew more that some months some time during the Revolution that he was married to Polly Dennett that he lived with her & that he died and left her a widow & that she the said Polly is still the widow of the said Joseph Brown & that it will be your pleasure in a few days to inform me that she is entitled to a pension how much & how she may obtain it
Very respectfully your obed Servt & Joshua G. Hall

FREE
Col. D. A. [unclear] Commissioner of Pensions Washington City

Union NH Septm 25. 1854
Dear Sir
It has been several weeks since I wrote you in relation to the pension claim of the widow of Joseph Brown, in that communication I sent the affidavit of Joseph Hopkins which I noted together with other testimony in your possession would induce you to think that the widow is entitled to a pension for I have not heard from you. Will you be so obliging as to write me on that subject I am much obliged Your Humble Servt
Isabella G. Hall
Commencement pension

J. M. Hall Sept 28/54

Pension Office
Sept 28/54
Sir:
In reply to your letter of the 25 th inst. I have to state that no such affidavit as you describe has been received at this office, relating to the claim of Polly Brown. If Mrs Brown would succeeds in obtaining a pension it will be necessary for her to obtain proof of her husband's service; This can best be done by referring to the State of rolls of N. H. now in possession of the secretary of that state
Very Respectfully Your, &c.
Joshua G. Hall Esq. Union
N Hampshire for form 2 nd

FREE
Fuller B. Joseph Col Hale Esq Commissioner of Pensions Washington City D.C.

3 Union Mt October 2 1854 S o To Waldo Esq
Yours of the 28 th Ult mo informs me that that the Affidavit by me mentioned in my letter of the 25 th has not been received. I am surprised that it did not arrive — It was the testimony of Joseph Hawkins & certified by Sanborn Esq. Clerk (Reg d of Probate) & his deputation certified by Joann Hardy (Reg d of Deeds) Among other things it states that he knew Joseph Brown the husband of Polly Brown the Applicant. that he was brought up in Farmington that he served in the War of the Revolution that he had the small pox lightly & that he assisted as nurse to those that were sick after he became well.
I sent this I think from 5 to 7 o'clock past 11 am with an account of this & if not in the Office I will take it again. I then send on such other testimony & it is apparent that with what was in your Office was not sufficient. Respectfully Yours Joshua G. Hall

Sec. of State of N. H.
Oct. 5/54.

Pension Office
Oct. 5. 1857.
Sir,
Please report to this office how many persons, by the name of Joseph Brown, are to be found upon the military rolls of your state and if possible when each, respectively, enlisted with their terms of service.
Sec. of State of N. Hampshire
(Gray)

State of New Hampshire,
Secretary's Office, Concord,
Octo. 19. 1854.
Sir:
Yours of the 5th. inst. relative to the Revolutionary Services of Joseph Brown has been received.
In reply, I have to inform you that I have carefully examined the Revolutionary Rolls and Documents in this office, and herewith send you a certificate of all the service I find with which the name of Joseph Brown is connected.
I am, sir, very respectfully Yr. obt. Servant,
John L. Walley. Secretary of State.
Hon. L. P. Waldo Commr. of Pensions Washington City D. C.

State of New Hampshire, Secretary of State's office.
I do 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 office, it appears that the name of Doreph Brown is borne upon "A muster Roll of capt. Samuel Wetherbee's company in Col. Isaac Myrmans Regiment in the service of the United States to join the Northern army" with an allowance for "Advanced wages and bounty" of $9.18; Miles travel 15; pay for travel, 1.3; Sum total $9.19.3 At the bottom of the foregoing Roll is the following: "State of New Hampshire, Aug. 20 th 1776. I the undersigned being appointed by the Council Assembly as Muster Masters to capt. Saml. Wetherbee's company have mustered & paid off the same agree- able to the above Roll thereby certify they were able bodied & effective men well accoutred & equipp'd. Elijah Grant." Army Rolls (Letter A.) Vol. 1. Page 17
And upon a "Must & Pay Roll of men raised for band a out of Col. Evans & Col. Badgers Regiments mustered & paid by James Howles Esq." is borne the name of Joseph Brown

as a private, with an allowance of "one months pay & bounty to soldiers", of £ 9. 18. Travelling fees, 7/6; Sum Total, £ 10. 5. 9.
At the bottom of the foregoing Roll is the following:—
"Roll of New Hampshire Sept. 29th. 1776 "I the subscriber appointed by the state aforesaid "a muster master have mustered & paid the "within company agreeable to said Roll — "They all being good able bodied effective men "& well accoutred. Sign d James Knowles."
Same Vol. Letter Page 67
And upon a "muster & pay Roll of the soldiers raised in Col. S. Bartletts Regiment for recruiting our army at New York by order of the Council & Assembly of the State of New Hampshire in Capt. John Colps Company, is borne the name of Joseph Brown as a private, against which for Bounty & Travel is £ 8. 8. 4. No date Army Rolls Vol. 1 (Letter B. 1 Page 23.
And upon "A muster & pay Roll of the officers and soldiers raised mustered & paid by Stephen Evans in the second Regiment in the State of New Hampshire to join the continental army in New York for order dated 16 day of

Septem r 1776, William McDiffie capt. is borne the name of Joseph Brown as a private, with an allowance for "advance wages bounty" of £6; Billeting, 2.13.4; Sum Total £8.13.4. Vol. 1 (Letter B) Page 241
And upon "A Roll of that part of capt. Joshua Wayward's company in col. David Gilman's Regiment raised Decem r 16, 1776 out of the Regiment of Militia under my command by order of the Council & Assembly of the State of New Hampshire to join the army of the United States at New York until the first day of March next" is borne the name of Joseph Brown with an allowance for - "Advance wages" of £3, Miles Travel, 2.3.4; Amount 1.19; Total £4.19.
At the bottom of the foregoing Roll is the following: "State of New Hampshire. Pursuant to an order "Walpole Jany. 3 d 1777 } from the Hon ble Council " & Assembly I have mustered & found the above company " they being all able bodied effective men. Benj o Bellows Jm r Muster & Pay master. Same Vol. Letter Page 45.
And upon a "Pay Roll of col. Benjamin Bellows's Regiment of Militia in the State of New Hampshire

which regiment went & reinforced the garrison at P'cunderoga when besieged by the enemy in June 1777" - Amos Shephard captain, - is borne the name of Joseph Brown as a private - Engage- ment, June 28; Discharge, July 2 d - Time in service 5 days.
Vol. 1 (Letter 6,) Page 13.
And upon a "Pay Roll of captain Stephen Dearborns company Colo. Thomas Hickmeps Regiment in Genl. Starks Brigade which company marched from Chester in the State of New Hampshire & joined the northern continental army 1777," is borne the name of Joseph Brown as a private - Discharge, Sept. 28; Time in service, 2 months & days.
Vol. 1 (Letter D,) Page 24.
And upon a "Pay Roll of captain Moses Leavitts company in Colo. Abraham Drakes Regiment raised out of the Regiment commanded by Col. Jonathan Moulton to reinforce the northern continental army at Stillwater 1777," is borne the name of Joseph Brown as a private, - Entry, Sept. 8; Discharge, Dec. 15; Time in service, 3 months & days.
Vol. 1 (Letter E,) Page 37

And upon a "Pay Roll of capt. Jeremiah Haughton's Comp y . of Milicia in Col. Nichols Regiment raised by the State of New Hampshire and joined the continental army at West Point 1780", is borne the name of Joseph Brown as a private - Time of engagement, July 8; Time of discharge, October 21; Time in service 3 months 14 days.
Vol. 3 (Letter K,) Page 26
And upon a "Pay Roll for Major Daniel Reynolds A. Company in Col. Hercules Mooney's Regiment, which Regiment was raised by the State of New Hampshire for the Continental Service at Rhode Island 1777 - allowed one days pay for every 20 miles travel home", is borne the name of Joseph Brown as a private. Time of engagement, July 21; Discharge, January 10; Time in service, 5 months 21 days.
Vol. 3 (Letter L,) Page 6.
And upon "A Pay Roll of capt. Joshua Hayward's Company in Col. David Gilman's Regt. from the State of New Hampshire from 5th. Dec. 1776 to 15 Mar. 1777 both of w. days included", is borne the name of Joseph Brown as a private - Time in service, 3 months 11 days.
Vol. 3 (Letter L,) Page 46.

And upon "A Return of the men raised by the State of New Hampshire under the command of Col: Hercules Mooney for the Continental service at Rhode Island 1779" is borne the name of Joseph Brown, in Col. Bellows Regiment - Time of enlistment, July 21; Dawn he went for Green Army Rolls Vol. 6 Page 114
Same Vol. Page 139 is a return from John Webster Col. dated Oct. 6. 1781 addressed to the Chairman of the committee of Safety upon which is borne the name of Joseph Brown from the town of Chester. Said return says - "In obedience to orders from the Honorable committee of Safety for said state dated at Exeter the 11th of September 1781 to me directed requiring me to send forward to Springfield two thirds of the number of men apportioned to my Regiment by an act of the General Court of the fourth of July last agree- able to said orders &c."
Same Vol. Page 172 is an order signed by Joseph Brown and others of which the following is a true copy: -
"Docr. Caleb Greenleaf Adams Paymaster to Capt. Gilley's Company & others - Sir. Please to pay to Ensign. John Lane of sd. Company one months

"wages the travel money which is due to us the subscribers for a months service in this State which may fully appear by the bapts. Roll of 1 st . company for value recd. for us. "Exeter June 19 th . 1777."
Same Vol. Page 173 is a return of men by Col. John Webster dated May 19. 1777 at Chester on which is borne the name of Joseph Brown addressed to the Honorable committee of the State of New Hampshire. He says: "I would hereby inform that I have agreeable to orders from Maj. General Holson of the 14 th of this instant may to me directed raised the men in my regiment that were required I have put the corps of them under the L t Col. John Lane as their Ensign and have given him orders to march them to Portsmouth in this State of New Hampshire with all convenient speed. There to carry as a guard on the seacoast of the State one month &c."
And upon "A return of Capt. Joseph Parsons company on Great Island Nov. 5 th . 1775," is borne the name of Joseph Brown as a private. Time of service not given.
Army Rolls Vol 8. Page 154

And upon "A Return of Capt. Abraham French's Company, on Great Island Novr. 5th. 1775," is borne the name of Joseph Brown as a private time of service not given. Vol. 8 Page 156.
And upon "A Return of Capt. Joseph Clifford's Company at Pierce's Island Novr. 5th. 1775," is borne the name of Joseph Brown as a private - Term of service not given. Vol. 8 Page 207.
Army Rolls (Vol. 10 Page 55) is the following: "State of New Hampshire to the Selectmen of Keene Decr. 1779. Paid 2 men enlisted in Col. Morreys Regiment July raised for the defence of Rhode Island - " Ephraim Weatherell Bounty £ 30 Israel & Providence 11.10 - 41.10.0 " Joseph Brown do. 30 do. 11.10 - 41.10.0 " Excess Apr. 28. 1780 £ 83. 0.0 " Errors excepted in behalf of the Selectmen of Keene " Dr. Josiah Richardson."
And in a book of Orders I find one of which the following is a true copy:- "To the Honorable Nicholas Gillman Esq. Treasurer of the State of New Hampshire or whom it may concern. - Sir, Please to pay into

"John Balch the bearer hereof the wages due to me for my service as a soldier in Capt. Jeremiah Waughton's Company and Col. Nichols Regiment of New Hampshire Levies raised for three months in the year 1780 which term I served - and this shall be a discharge from your humble servant." Joseph Brown.
"Thos. Fisher
"Ichabod Hichborn
"Keene Janur. 28. 1782."
And in another book of orders is the following: "To the paymaster of the New Hampshire Militia three months troops Sir please to pay to the select men of Chester our Contentional and State wages and travel money for we have recd. the whole sum from the town of Chester Recd. for us Chester Sept. 7 th 19. 1781" Signed "Joseph his Brown" & others mark
And in Vol. 10 Page 78 Army Rolls is the following: "This may certify whom it may concern that we the subscribers constables for the town of Keene for the year 1779 did by orders from the selectmen pay into Lemuel Tucker John Green John Hall as Continental soldiers enlisted for the said town of Keene for the term of one year the State Bounty to such soldiers the sum of sixty pounds, & also

" to Ephraim Witherel & Joseph Porrown as " soldiers for the Rhode Island Expedition for " the term of six months the sum of forty one " pounds ten shillings each as Bounty & Travell " the whole two hundred & sixty three pounds.
" Danl. Kingsbury " Benja. Osgood "
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the State this 19th. day of October, 1854.
John L. Badley Secretary of State.

Union Carroll Co. NH Oct 23. 1854 Sp P. Waldo Esq. Sir
In your letter of Sep r 28/54 you say you say you have not rec d the Affidavit of which I made mention a short time previous made by Joseph Hopkins but you further say that if W dy Polly Brown would succeed in obtaining a pension it will be necessary for her to obtain proof of her husband's service This can but be done by referring to the State Rolls of N.H. now in possession of the Secretary of that State. Will my dear Sir, that has been obtained but in undoubtedly misunderstanding I recently found and as it appears to be the last resort & perhaps in the absence of other proof the only legitimate one I have enclosed it and mark for reference the names of said Brown at three different times & have marked A B & C hoping this together with other information in the pension Office will so far settle the claim that you will be able to liquidate the same as his claim & write me the result that I may give her the desired intelligence.
I further say that there were more than one Joseph H. Brown born N.H. & that two of them resided in the westerly part of

The state as appears in some respect on the record but the one we endeavor to show preferred that viewed in the Easterly part of the lake & then undoubtedly engaged service under officers in his almost immediate neighborhood
Col. David Gilmer lived in Exeter adjoining Hensington where Brown lived Capt. Heywood lived near & was receiving offer. Then again again Capt. Moses Seavitt lived in Hampton near to Brown's residence also Col. Stephen Drake whose Regiment was raised out of Col. Col. Moulton's Regt & also Col. Moulton both lived near the town of Hensington in the County of Rockingham this in fact I think accounts for the name of the town where Brown lived being omitted in those two sources It appears the same Joseph Brown served Six months nineteen days again in the latter case marked B it seems he was discharged will show he became engaged does not appear but that he served & how long does appear again marked C upon a pay Roll of Capt. Henslow's Company in Col. Nichols Regiment regiment of militia in 1780 is borne the name of the same Joseph Brown I suppose I went to West Point no doubt men were wanted & Brown being a healthy

Young man engaged & sworn at time his time of engagement & discharge is clearly shown The Sworn & dated I took his discharge at the time then as directed by the officers of the Continental Army This would give him other 3 months & 14 days can it be at all doubted that this man inform each & all of those sworn
But his town is not named well this sum does not interfere with the claims or nominal sum of other men by that name It looks as though in the pressure of the time Brown might not settle his account until years afterwards & happen- ing to be in then & Nathaniel Gilman of Exeter being Treasurer drew an order on him to pay the balance due him for services in the New Hampshire Company
It will be superfluous for me to make further remark if Mr Polly Brown is not entitled to pay by the Treasurer & papers presented I know of no way that she can show any proof more certain
Respectfully your Obedient Servant & Joshua G. Hall

97 Pension Office
Octo 25 1854
Sir
In relation to the case of Polly Brown widow of Joseph of NH - ad Febry 3 1853, I have to inform you that if her husband rendered any service in the war of the Revolution, it is impossible for me to determine how long he served. A man of his name has already been pensioned for a part, at least, of the identical service which she is now endeavouring to appropriate to her husband. And when he applied he was fortunate enough to be able to prove by contemporaries that he did serve as he alleged, and this, it seems, she can not do. - It is probable that there were more Joseph Brown's than one in the NH service, and her husband may have been one of them, - but before a pension can be allowed her, she must prove the service render-

ed by him by witnesses who either served with him and have been pensioned, or by those who can show they were in a position to know that he did serve and under whom he served and how long,
Oct 25/84
J. G. Hall
Union
Carroll Co
NH

These papers are in order please do not disarrange

BOUNTY LAND WARRANT RECORD CARD*
NAME Brown, Joseph (Certified Feb. 7, 1826) GRADE Private LINE New York
WARRANT NUMBER 6807 ACREAGE 100 ISSUED Sept. 25, 1790 to D. Hudson Esq. Co., assignee
*The information concerning the issuance of warrants carded on this form is found in volumes 2 to 4 of "Land Warrants Issued Prior to 1800" which are registers of bounty land warrants issued to non-commissioned officers and privates under congressional resolutions of September 16, 1776, and subsequent dates. Other records relative to the applications for warrants appear to have been destroyed in the War Department fire of November 9, 1800. Information concerning warrants surrendered to the Federal Government is to be found in General Land Office records in The National Archives.