Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 15327, John Bunten, N.H.

SERVICE
NUMBER
N. H.
Burton John
S. 15327
CONTENTS
carded

6083 New Hampshire
John Bunton
Resides in the State of N H who was a Private in the company commanded by Captain _____ of the Regt commanded by Col Waldron in the N H line for 10 days.
Inscribed on the Roll of N H at the rate of 33 Dollars 33 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 21 st day of Feby 1833 and sent to _____ J H Foster (Clk of Reps)
Arrears to 4th of Sept 1832 $49.99 Semi-annual allowance ending 11 March 16.66
$66.65
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by J H Foster Clerk Book D Vol. 1 st Page 144

John Benton ad
Dumbarton
11691
The Clerk has en- dorsed that Noble Sergeant is a holder of the peace instead of Noble Sheriff. This must be corrected.
Yours affec. Nov 29 1852

I John Elliot of Concord in the County of Merrimack and state of New Hampshire of lawful age on my oath depose and say that I was at Winter Hill in the year 1775 and was stationed there more than eight months that I was personally acquainted with John Bruntin of Dunbarton in the County of Merrimack and state of New Hampshire that he was there eight months that he belonged to Capt Gordon Hutchinson Company in Col John Stark's Regiment John Elliot
State of New Hampshire
Merrimack ss July 11 1832
than personally appeared the above named John Elliot and made solemn oath that the above affidavit by him subscribed is true
Before me
Isaac Dow Jus Peace
I certify that the above document, is a credible witness
Isaac Dow Jus Peace

State of New Hampshire.
To all who shall see these presents.
Greeting.
Know ye, That Isaac Daws, Esquire, whose name, in his own sign manual, is hereunto affixed, is a Justice of the Peace in and for the County of Merrimack, in said State, duly constituted and sworn, and that to his acts and attestations, as such, full faith and credit are and ought to be given, in and out of Court, within and out of the State.
In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto affixed the Seal of the State, at Concord, this twenty seventh day of September, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty two, and of the Independence of the United States the fifty seventh.
Joseph Robinson, Deputy Secretary of State.
John Elliot Affidavit
D

DECLARATION.
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress, passed June 7, 1832.
State of New-Hampshire, } ss. County of Merrimack
On this 28 th day of August 1832, personally appeared in open Court before the Judge of the Court of Probate for said County , now sitting, John Burten a resident of Dunbarton in the County of Merrimack and State of N. H. aged 76 years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress, passed June 7, 1832.
That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers, and served as herein stated—
That he enlisted at Concord in County now Merrimack in the State of New Hampshire in April or May A.D. 1775 as a private for eight Months under Capt Gordon  Hutchings Lieut Soper , Ensign Emerson in New Hampshire line and Marched to Waltham - and Mass. near Boston from thence to Bunker Hill was in the Battle of Bunker Hill after the Battle was stationed at Winter Hill and remained with them the full term of eight Months and then honorably dismissed but did not take a uniter discharge
That he enlisted at Allenstown in County and State aforesaid in the Month January A.D. 1776 for two Months under Capt Andrews Burten , Col. Walden & Gen Sullivan  Brig in New Hampshire line  was at  Winter Hill part of the time and remained for near  the  time That he Marched directly to Winter Hill then served the full time of two Months and honorably dismissed but did not take a uniter discharge
That he actually served in the two above enlistments ten Months that he has no documentary evidence and knows of no person whose testimony he can procure who can testify to his service except the affidavits hereto annexed
That he was born in Allenstown in County of Merrimack and State aforesaid - and there until he entered the service of the United States and since lived in Dunbarton and now resides in same place
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity 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 above mentioned
John Burten
We, John Page - residing in Dunbarton - and John Stinson 3 d residing in same Dunbarton hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with John Burten , who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be 76 years of age; that he is reputed and believed, in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
John Page
John Stinson 3 d
Sworn and subscribed the day and year above mentioned
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after 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 certifies, that it appears to them that John Page who has signed the preceding certificate, is a resident in the Dunbarton N.H. and that John Stinson 3 d , who has also signed the same is a resident in the same Dunbarton and are credible persons, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
Boswell Stevens Judge of Probate
I, H. B. Chase , Register of the Court of Probate for said County of Merrimack , do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of the said John Burten for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court, this 28 th day of August A.D. 1832
H. B. Chase, Register of Probate.

Jonathan Sargent of Chichester in the County of Merrimack and State of New-Hampshire of lawful age, Depose and say that I am well acquainted with John Burnten of Dunbarton in said County and State aforesaid, and have known him from his youth, and know that he was a private soldier in the army of the Revolution in the fore part of the year 1776 for two months at winter-hill in the State of Massachusetts, that he was in the New-Hampshire State troops in Capt. Andrew Burnten's company of Allenstown in said County of Merrimack and State aforesaid and in Col. Walcken's Regiment of foot and that he enlisted at Allenstown on the date above stated, and I was in the same company under Capt. Andrew Burnten aforesaid and in Col. Walcken's Regiment Regiment with said Burnten and we were both together at Winterhill and that the said John Burnten enlisted for two months, and I believe he served his time out.
Chichester August 17. 1832 Jonathan Sargent State of New Hampshire Merrimack ss. August 17. 1832
Personally appeared the above named Jonathan Sargent and made oath that the foregoing Deposition by him subscribed is just and true.
Before me Nathaniel Sherburne Jus. Peace I certify that the above Jonathan Sargent is a reputable man Nathl. Sherburne

State of New Hampshire
Secretary's Office, December 7. 1832
The within named Nathaniel Harkness is a Justice of the Peace for our county of Merrimack duly constituted and sworn, and as such on the fourteenth day of August A.D. 1832, and his right as such Justice. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set the Seal of State. Ralph Metcalf Secretary.
Jonathan Harkness for John Harkness
State of New Hampshire
Secretary's Office, August 17. 1832.
I hereby certify that the within named Nathaniel Harkness is a Justice of the Peace for our county of Merrimack, duly constituted and sworn. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set the Seal of this State.
Ralph Metcalf Secretary
The above Nathaniel Harkness was instituted by ministerial act.

11,691
Ino Bunton
Private
10 Men
W.B.E.
$33,333
Return for the purpose of having the Clerk's cer- tificate amended
Dec 29/1832
Hon. J. M. Harper JR
P 130.
Joseph C. West Concord N.H.

N. 691  BRIEF in the case of  John Buntin of Dunbarton  Merrimack in the State of New Hampshire  (Act 7th June, 1832.)
1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? a court
2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity? —
3. How old is he? 76
4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed.
   Period. Duration of Service. Rank. Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served.   Years, Months, Days. As a Gen.     Apl or May In 1775 8 private Capt. Hutchinson,   Jany '78 2 " Capt Buntin - Col. Waldron. Genl Sullivan  
5. In what battles was he engaged?
Bunker Hill
6. Where did he reside when he entered the service?
Concord NH
7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditionary evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls?
2 living witnesses
8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect?
All right except that the clerk in certifying that Nathaniel Sherburne is a J.P. calls him Nathaniel Sargents Sargents is the man who testifies  X certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
H. C. Easton Examining Clerk.

Rev. and 1812 War Section. awz aw
March 31, 1925.
Miss G. L. Gilman, Hopkins, R. F. D. 1, Minn.
Madam:
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 15327, it appears that John Bunten was born at Allenstown, Merrimac County, New Hampshire, date not stated.
While residing at said Allenstown, he enlisted in April or May 1775 and served eight months as a private in Captain Gordon Hutchens' Company, Colonel John Stark's New Hampshire Regiment, and was in the battle of Bunker Hill.
He enlisted in January 1776 and served two months as private in Captain Andrew Bunten's Company, Colonel Waldron's New Hampshire Regiment.
He was allowed pension on his application executed August 28, 1832, while a resident of Dunbarton, New Hampshire, aged seventy-six years.
It is not stated whether soldier was married.
Respectfully,
Acting Commissioner.

15.327 INVALID.
1911 Mch. 27 Hist. Soc Mrs. J. H. Guckey V.P.M. 1925- Mch. 31- Thresh to micro Es. L. Gilman awj
File No. 15.327
John Bunton Pre Civil War
Act: June 7" 32
Index:—Vol. 1 , Page 53
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Hopkins, Minnesota
R. F. W. #1.
Feb. 15, 1925.
Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D. C. Gentlemen:-
Will you send me a copy of any information that is on your books concerning a John Bunten of Bow or Dunbarton, New Hampshire, and his service in the Revolution. John Bunten was born about 1757 and died 1839.
I would also like information

concerning his son Samuel Bursten born Sept. 25, 1785 and who died or was killed in the War of 1812.
The name was sometimes spelt Beuntin.
Respectfully yours, Glenora L. Gilman.
Address Miss G. L. Gilman, Hopkins, Minnesota, R. F. D. #1.

Act.
3-871.
RECORD DIVISION.
Department of the Interior, BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Briefed by a. Mar 8. 22/3/11
Claim No. ....
Certificate No. ....
Claimant .....
Soldier John { Buntin Service Buntin
Additional Service Rev.
No. .... claim, State records ....., 191
No claim, combination records ....., 191
REMARKS:
No Wid. any service from 1900 " Rej. Stall It is 815327 J. Buntin

Hoh, Wash 3/11 - 1911
Commissioner of Pensions Washington, D.C.
Sir: In looking up the records of John Buntin I will you please give me all the information you have concerning John Bunton sometimes spelled Buntin who served in Capt Gordon Hutchins Company, Colonel Starks New Hampshire Regiment, Revolutionary war. He enlisted April 30 th 1775.
And would like also to inquire if there is not money due the heirs of this party for his services
Yours respectfully Mrs. S. M. Gilkey

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
Bureau of Pensions,
Washington, D. C., _____, 190__
In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of John Bunten a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau. Sur File 15-327
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Apr. 2 May 1775 8 mos. Pvt. Gordon Hutton John Stark N.H.   Jan'y 1776 2 mos. Andrew Bunten Waldron                                                          
Battles engaged in, Bunker Hill Residence of soldier at enlistment, Allentown Mirimack Co. N.H. Date of application for pension, Aug. 28. 1832 His el. was al. Residence at date of application, Dunbarton Mirimack Co. N.H. Age at date of application, 76 yrs. born at Allentown N.H. Remarks: ✓
There is no law granting pensions to the descendants of soldiers of the Rev. Very respectfully,