Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 22,716, Jonathan Calley, Mass. N.H.

SERVICE
Nass. N. Y.
Valley, Jonathan Elizabeth
NUMBER _____
W. 22,716
CONTENTS
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1457.
New Hampshire
Jonathan Colley
of Sandborntown in the State of N H who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain [blank] of the Regt t commanded by Col l Loring in the N H time for 20 (Was 27) Days
Inscribed on the Roll of N H at the rate of 69 Dollars 65 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1834.
Certificate of Pension issued the 5 th day of Nov r 1832 and sent Joseph Cheever Concord N H
  Arrears to 4th of Febr y 1832  $104.47    Semi-ann l . allowance ending 4 Mar 33  34.82     $139.29  
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by J H S o C o Blair Clerk, Book D. Vol. 1 st Page 147.
W

Rev. Mr. Cacy on? 9297- Jonathan Cacy Sandborntown N.H.
Jonathan Cacy on?

DECLARATION.
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress, passed June 7, 1832.
State of New-Hampshire, } ss. At a Probate Court held before me County of Strafford } Daniel C. Atkinson Judge of Probate for said County at Sandborntown
On this sixteenth day of August 1832, personally appeared in open Court before the Judge of the said Court of Probate Jonathan Calley a resident of Sandborntown in the County of Strafford 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 Epsing in the County of Rockingham and State aforesaid in the month of  on April  the first of  March , A.D. 1775— for three Months under, Capt Braun of Poplin , Luit himball Marched directly to Portsmouth in said County and State, stationed there on Graves Island the Commanding Officer was called Col. Sarge in New Hampshire line served there three Months & honorably dismissed but did not take a written discharge.
That he enlisted in Epsing in the County & State aforesaid the first of Sept. A.D. 1775 under Capt. Vose , Luit not recollected, in Col. Gilley's Regt. in New Hampshire line for six Months Marched directly to Winter Hill near Boston Mass served there and its vicinity, during the full term of six Months except four days and dismissed but did not take a written discharge. And further declares that he served as a substitute for his Brother  Calley  in the above enlistment of six Months he being sick except four days
That he enlisted at Epsing in the County of Rockingham and State of New Hampshire about the month of May A.D. 1776. for three Months under thinks  Col. Daniel Gordon Luit Gilman , Ensign Morris , in Col. Fash Regt. in New Hampshire line Marched directly to Peachkill in State of New York , from thence to Platts Point , served there three Months and then honorably discharged but did not take a written discharge.
That he volunteered at Epsing in the County of Rockingham and State aforesaid in the month August A.D. 1778. for three Months under what was called a Marten  (the name cannot recall) , Marched to Providence from thence to the Island in State of Rhode Island and put under Capt. Dutton , in Gen. Sullivan's Brig. in New Hampshire line served there three months, there honorably dismissed but did not take a written discharge.

That he enlisted at Epping in the County & State aforesaid in the Month of June A.D. 1780. for six months under a Committee sent from Newbury-Port Mass, was to appear at Newbury Port in a few days to muster after this in same Month he was drafted from Capt Daniel Gorden's Company of Militia in Epping for a Continental Soldier, he further declares that the Town of Newbury Port paid his fine of Five Hundred Dollars, to Capt Daniel Gorden for him being drafted from his Company as a Soldier for the Continental Service for Proof of his service will be had to the original receipt hereunto annexed, that he Marched to Newbury Port & mustered there under Sergeant Stearns Oliver, Wm moved directly to West Point and put under Capt Brimhall, Howard was orderly Sergeant in Col d Weston Regt, (He thinks called Massachusetts State Troops, or New Hampshire line cannot certainly say which) that he saw a Soldier there by the name of Cliford from Rye in County of Rockingham & State of New Hampshire condemned to death by Gen Washington and shot, that he made his Coffin, from thence to New Jersey crossed Kings Ferry, and joined Gen Washington's Army from there back to West Point served six Months and honorably discharged by Col d Weston in Person but here lost the discharge & cannot obtain it, that he knows of no documentary evidence except, what is hereunto annexed. That he knows of no Person whose testimony he can procure who can testify to his service except the officers hereunto annexed. That he was born in Epping in the County & State aforesaid lived in that place until he entered the service of the U States, after this moved to Sandborntown in the County and State aforesaid lived there for fortyfive years last past & 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 } in Count day and year above mentioned
We, a Clergyman Abraham Bodwell residing in Sandborntown — and John Sanders residing in Sandborntown — hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with Jonathan Calley, 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 sol- dier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn and subscribed the _____ day and year above mentioned in Court
And the said Court do hereby declare their its 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 Abraham Bodwell who has signed the preceding certificate, is a clergymen resident in the  Sandbornton and that John Sanders ~, who has also signed the same is a resident in the same Sandbornton and are credible persons, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I, Daniel C. Atkinson Judge of Probate of James Bartee of the Court of Probate do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of Jonathan Calley , for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court, this 23 day of August A.D. 1832
James Bartlett Agd

Jonathan Cally
Private
No 9297
on Roll Col Dashi's Regt - on Roll 14 Regt Mass Line 6 months
20 mo 27 days
$69.65
J. C. West Concord N.H.

BRIEF in the case of  Jonathan Callen  of  United States  the State of  New Hampshire  (Act 7th June, 1832.)
 1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? Court  2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?  3. How old is he? 76 Years  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.     Apr 17 75 " 3 " Private Col. Conge   Apr 15 75 " 5 27 " Col. Billings   May 76 " 3 " " Col. Tash   Aug 78 " 3 " " Genl. Sullivan   June 80 " 6 " " Col. Weston  
 5. In what battles was he engaged? none stated  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Eping  7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditional evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? Witnesses, documentary proof and traditional evidence  8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? Correct 
I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
D. H. Wilson Examining Clerk.

1531.
New Hampshire. Pensions
Elizabeth Kelley N.H. widow of Nathan Kelley who was a Private
in the N.H. line
for 20 mo. & 27 d. 8/3
Aug 25
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 69 Dollars & 65 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 25th day of August, 1843 and sent to
Wm West, Concord, N.H.
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book A Vol. 1 Page 15

8784
Elisabeth Calley
N.H.
Act 9 July 38
m 81 d 40
adm. 20 mo 27 ds
69.65
Ino
John West Esq. Concord N.H. Concord N.H.

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7 July 1838 (or 23 August 1842).
State of New Hampshire
Belknap ss. On this Eighth day March 1843. Personally appeared before me,
Henry G. Simpson, a Justice of the Court of Common Pleas in and for said County (and State aforesaid) — Elisabeth Galley, a resident of Sanbornton in the County (and State aforesaid), aged 86 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 Acts of Congress, passed July 7 th 1838, (and the 23 August 1842, granting pensions to widows of persons, who served during the revolutionary war,
That she is the widow of Jonathan Galley, who was a private in the Army of the revolution in the N.H. contingent — myrhine, line, for evidence of service, reference may be had, at the War Office, produced when he obtained a certificate of pension.
That he was pensioned under the Act of Congress of 7 th June 1832 at the rate 69.65 per annum, placed on the pension roll Nov. 5, 1832.
She also declares that she was married to the said Jonathan Galley on the twenty eighth day of June  August A.D. 1781.
— as will more fully appear by proof annexed.
That her husband, the aforesaid Jonathan Galley, died, on the 18 th day of January 1840. That she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service, but the marriage took place, previous to the first day of January, Seventeen hundred and ninety four, viz. at the time above stated.

She further declares that she has never married since the death of her above named husband, and still remains a widow.
Witness, Jonathan Bawley
her Elizabeth G. Colley Monk.
Sworn to, and subscribed, on the day and year above written, before.
Henry Y. Simpson { Justice of the court of O & O pleas for the County of St. Lawrence }
I certify that the above named applicant is of good character, whose statements are entitled to full credit, that the above declaration was taken at her dwelling house, she being unable to appear in court from bodily infirmity.
Henry Y. Simpson { Justice of the court }

State of New Hampshire
Rockingham ss { Town Clerk's Office Epping N.H. March 7 th 1843.
Jonathan Colley } were married June twenty eighth One and Betty Cole } thousand seven hundred eighty one
I certify that the above is a true copy of the record with the exception of the date, which is expressed on the record in fair legible figures as follows. — June 28 1781.
Attest John Jay Plumer
Town Clerk
I John Jay Plumer above named depose and say that I hold the Office of Town Clerk of Epping in the County and State aforesaid, that the above is a true extract from the record of said Town, with the exception above named as certified by me. —
John Jay Plumer { Clerk of the Town of Epping N.H.
Rockingham ss { March 7 th 1843 }
Sworn to and subscribed before. Me W Plumer Jr Justice Peace

Rev
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 22,716
Elizabeth Calley
widow of
Jonathan Calley
His Rev War
Act March 3 rd 48
Index: Vol A , Page 120
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Jonathan Calley, W. 22.716 N. H.
Mount Washington

Epping the 22 nd June 1780 Received of Jonathan Callay Five hundred Dollars I say Received by me As witness my hand It being for my fine as he was drafted for the continental Service Daniel Gordon (s)

New Hampshire-7206
Repo May 2
Elizabeth Calley - widow of Jonathan Calley -
who was a pensioner under the Act of 7 June '32. and who died on the 18th January, 1840 - of Belknap Co in the State of New Hampshire who was a private - in the commanded by Captain
Regt: - commanded by Col: Louge - in the N. Hampshire - line for 20 mos: & 27 days -
Inscribed on the Roll of Portsmouth - at the rate of 89 — Dollars 65 — Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 2 d — day of May 1843 and sent to Wm West - Concord N. H. —
Arrears to the 4th of Semi-annual allowance ending
$348.25
[Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by Nell Stewart — Clerk, Book A — Vol. 1 — Page 48

Commonwealth of Massachusetts
I Eleanor Johnson 3 d Clerk of the Town of Newburyport in the County of Essex do hereby certify. That it appears by the records of the said Town that the sum of £.900 was paid to Jonathan Colley for six months service as a Soldier for said Town in the Army of the United States said Towns proportion of Troops raised by virtue of a Resolve of the General Court of said Commonwealth of June 1780.
Given under my hand this fifth day of July A.D 1832
Eleanor Johnson 3 d { Clerk of the Town of Newburyport

I John Osgood of Gillmanton in the County of Strafford and State of New Hampshire of the age of Seventy one do depose and say that in the year 1777 or in 1778 I was out in the Revolutionary war about three Months in the State of Rhode Island under the command of General Sullivan and Capt Moses Dutton of the town of Epping in the County of Rockingham and state aforesaid and I know that Jonathan Colley of Sandbornton formerly of Epping, County and state aforesaid served as a volunteer in in the same Regiment under the same Captain Moses Dutton for about the term of three months as a volunteer on said petition Aug t 2 nd . 1832 John Osgood.
State of New Hampshire Strafford ss August 2 nd 1832 The above named John Osgood appeared and made oath that the above deposition by him subscribed is just and true before me Sam d . Dusen Justice of the Peace
I testify that the above named John Osgood is a man of good character whose statements are entitled to full credit Sam d . Dusen Justice of the Peace

Deposition of John Asgaard

State of New Hampshire Secretary's Office Aug. 2. 1832.
I hereby certify that the within named Samuel Dutton is a Justice of the Peace for the County of Strafford, duly constituted and sworn, and his signature as such his own hand writing.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set the Seal of the State. Nathaniel Metcalf Secretary.

I Juvett Sanders of Pennigton County of New when State of Southhampton aged seventy three years Do hereby certify that I entered into the army of the rebellion on the second hundred and seventy six I think in the month of August William Pennycuick Col Jas Mays Regiment New Hampshire Rifles The term of enlistment was for three months was marched to the State of New York and stationed at Pulaski all of which time for other Colley of Sunburyton County of Stafford State aforesaid was a soldier in said company and discharged with me at the expiration of said time
Southampton August 20 th 1892
State of Southampton I, Juvett Sanders Rushmore, ss,
On the day above written the above named Juvett Sanders Esq. personally appeared and been both the truth of the above Deposition by him subscribed before me
Thomas Leavitt Justice Peace
I hereby certify that I am well acquainted with Juvett Sanders Esq. for more than fifty years and he is entitled to full credit
Thomas Leavitt Justice Peace

Spanner Smith
Sam Davis

State of New Hampshire. Secretarys Office Augst. 20. 1830
I hereby certify that the within named Thomas G. Seavitt is a Justice of the Peace for our County of Rockingham, duly constituted and sworn, and his signature as such, his own hand writing.
In testimony, whereof I have hereunto set the Seal of the State.
Nathaniel H. Hildreth Secretary.

1739 Elizabeth Gallow 1843
$69:65 per ann
Wm West Concord N. H.

DECLARATION.
In order to obtain the benefits of the Act of Congress of the 3d March, 1843, granting pensions for one year to certain Widows who have received pensions under the Act of July 7, 1838.
STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE.
On this Belknap ss. Eighth day of May 184 3 . Personally appeared before
Bartlett Hill a Justice of the Peace in and for the County and State aforesaid, Elizabeth Colley , a resident of Sanbornton - in the County of Belknap and State aforesaid, aged 86 years, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on her oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the Act of Congress, passed on the 3d day of March, 1843, granting pensions to Widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War.
That she is the Widow of Jonathan Colley who was a private during the Revolution in the New Hampshire Continental line
That she was a pensioner under the Act of 7th July, 1838, which she received at the rate of Sixty nine dollars - 65 cents per annum,
She further declares that she is still a Widow.
Verity } W. West
Elizabeth } Colley mark
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written, before me.
Bartlett Hill } Justice of the Peace
I certify that the above named declarant is personally known to me, that she is a credible person whose statements are entitled to full credit.
Bartlett Hill } Chas. Pease

State of New Hampshire.
Office of Secretary of State.
I, Josiah Stevens Jr Secretary of the State aforesaid, do hereby certify that Barrett Hill is an acting Justice of the Peace, in and for the County of Belknap duly Commissioned and qualified; that his Commission was dated on the fourth day of January 1841 and will expire on the fourth day of January 1846 and that his signature to the annexed instrument is genuine.
Given under my hand and the seal of said State this first day of June , 1848.
Josiah Stevens Jr Secretary of State.

I, Jonathan Cawley of Sanbornton in the County of Belknap (formerly Strafford), State of New Hampshire, aged 54 years.
Certify (as I say, that) I have been well acquainted, with Jonathan Cawley, husband of Elizabeth Cawley, who has signed the annexed declaration for more than fifty years past, and lived under the same roof, (and further) testify that the above named Jonathan Cawley Died — on the 18 th day of January 1840.
And further testify, that the above named Elizabeth Cawley, has never married since the death of her above named husband, and still remains a Widow.
Jonathan Cawley
State of New Hampshire
Belknap ss. —
March 8 th 1843 } Personally appeared Jonathan Cawley whose name (as made oath) that the above affidavit by him subscribed is true before me. —
Henry Y. Simpson
{ Part of the count of C.C. Pleas for the breach of stat of perjury }
I certify that Jonathan Cawley above named is a credible witness whose statements are entitled to full credit.
Henry Y. Simpson { Part of } { Same Count }

State of New-Hampshire.
Office of Secretary of State.
I, Josiah Stevens, Jr., Secretary of the State aforesaid, do hereby certify that Wm Plummer is an acting Justice of the Peace, in and for the County of Merrimack duly Commissioned and qualified; that his Commission was dated on the twelfth day of June 1841 and will expire on the twelfth day of June 1846 and that his signature to the annexed instrument is genuine.
Given under my hand and the seal of said State this tenth day of March 1843
Josiah Stevens Jr.
Secretary of State.

STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE.
OFFICE OF SECRETARY OF STATE.
Plus I JOSIAH STEVENS, JR. Secretary of the State aforesaid, do hereby certify that Henry G. Linsford is an acting Judge of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the county of Belknap duly Commissioned and qualified; that his Commission was dated on the fourth day of January 1841 and will expire on the thirtieth day of December 1867 and that his signature to the annexed instrument is genuine.
Given under my hand and the Seal of said State this tenth day of March 1843
Josiah Stevens Jr. Secretary of State.

Hon. J. G. Edwards Chairman of Pensions Washington D.C.

Concord N.H. June 2 - 1843
Sir
I herewith transmit to the Department the Declaration of Elizabeth Gally, widow of Jonathan Gally, for a pension, under the Act, of Congress of 3 March 1843.
When examining please to return the result to me, at Concord, N.H. P Office.
I am very Respectfully your
Abt Brewster
Hon, J. F. Edwards. Commissioner of Pensions
Wm West, att for claimant

Jonathan Gally
No 9299
From J. G. West Cortland N. Y.

BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims, of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of Jonathan O'Leary which require further proof or explanation.
I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides? Yes II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides? Yes III. If the applicant did not make the declaration in the county where he resides, is there any reason assigned for his not doing so? IV. Has the declarant mentioned the period or periods of the war when he served? Yes V. *Has he mentioned with precision the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled? Yes VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations? Yes VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832? Yes VIII. Has the Court given their opinion? Yes in favor of the claim IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate? Yes X. Is the Clerk's seal affixed? And if so, has it a device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal? Yes

XI. Has the applicant obtained the evidence of a clergyman and another respectable citizen as to their belief respecting his age and the general belief in his neighborhood relative to his revolutionary service? Yes
XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it?
XIII. If the applicant has no documentary evidence, and has not obtained the testimony of at least one living witness, has he stated in his declaration that such proof cannot be had?
XIV. † If the applicant has produced a witness or witnesses as to his service, has the magistrate who administered the oath certified that he, she, or they are persons of credibility? Yes
XV. Does it appear from any of the papers that the witness was in such a situation, or of such an age, as to have a personal knowledge of the applicant's service? Yes
XVI. ‡ Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct? Yes
XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And, if not, which of them is not so answered? Yes
EXPLANATORY NOTES.
* QUERE V. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words:
“Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service, but according to the best of his recollection he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades: For _____ year _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____. For _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____; and for such service I claim a pension.”

It is important in all cases to determine with precision the period for which the applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable.
QUERE XIV.  Proof of Service.
In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses, who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimants entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the affidavits must be properly authenticated, as above directed.
QUERE XVI.  Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticated the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other paper authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the end of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.