Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 15630, Silas Cammet, Mass N.H.

SERVICE
NUMBER _____
Noass N. 76.
Dammet, Silas Martha
11 15630
CONTENTS

New-Hampshire — 2116.
Martha Gammell widow of Silas Gammell, Decd.
who died on the 25 th of September, 1807; Sullivan Co. in the State of N. Hampshire who was a private in the company commanded by Captain Hogsull, of the regiment commanded by Col. Dustin — in the N. Hamp- shire for 8 mos. 28 dys private N. H.
Enscribed on the Roll of N. Hampshire (C.) at the rate of 29 Dollars 28 Cents, per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 15 th day of June, 1838. and sent to Geo. Kimball, Barton, Vermont.
Arrears to the 4th of March, 1838 = $ 204.96 Pemi-annual allowance ending 4 Sept. 1838 = 14.64
$219.60
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act July 4, 1836, Section the 3 rd }
Recorded by S. A. Elliot Clerk, Book A, Vol. 2 Page 23.
Paid at the Treasury under the Act of the 6. April 1838 from 4 March to 4 Sept 1839. Age notified 17. June 1840
Duplicate Certificate issued 20. May 1842 and sent to Hon E. Burb. House of Reps.
Let to Hon. H. Hubbard Aug. 29. 42 }
Paid as above from 4 th March 1840 to 4 th March 1841. Agent notified Sept 22 nd 1842

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Mertha Lemmet Declaration
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8mo. 2808 pri.
2974/100
no deduction —
Ho Kimball Barton Ft

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the third section of the act of Congress of the 4 th July 1836—
State of New Hampshire } Sullivan ss }
On this 20 th day of September A.D. 1837—personally appeared before the Court of Probate, held at Claremont, within and for said County of Sullivan Martha Cammet, a resident of the town of Unity State and County aforesaid—now in seventy-ninth year, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed July 4 th 1836— That she is the widow of Silas Cammet, who was a private in an Infantry Company in Militia in the war of the Revolution commanded by Capt. Thomas Cogswell, and Jacob Elliot, Lieutenant, that her husband the said Silas Cammet who was then a resident of the town of Conchia County of Rockingham in said State, enlisted into the service of the United States and joined the above named Company at the commencement of the war of the Revolution— She thinks in the month of April or May in the year 1775— That he was in the Battle at Bunker Hill, Col. Dustin was an Officer, and Warren & Putnam were Officers which she had often heard her husband say were actively engaged and were principal Officers in Command in that engagement— That he remained in the service in the vicinity of Boston up until June 1776— when he returned home—
She further declares that in the month of August according to her best recollection, the above named Silas Cammet, still a resident of said town of Conchia which was place of his nativity, again entered the service of the United States, (She thinks by enlistment)

as a private in the Infantry Company Commanded by Capt. Dearborn and marched to Burreington in the State of Vermont, where he was engaged in battle of Bennington, and she says that husband named Gen Stark as one of the principal Officers, she further declares that she fully believes that husband was subsequently at the battle of Saratoga and that Gen Gates was named by him as Chief in Command - and after being in the service about four months he returned home on the first December as near as she can recollect -
She further declares that she was married to the said Silas Bennett on the 17 th day of June 1777, and that the marriage was solemnized at the town called Hawke in the State of New Hampshire by the Rev Mr. Page of said town, and that her husband the aforesaid Silas Bennett died at Chester in the State of New Hampshire on the 25 th day of September 1804 - and that she has remained a widow ever since that period, as will more fully appear by reference to the proof hereto annexed.
She further declares that she has lived in the Town of Unity where she now resides about four years, and previous to which time she resided in the Town of Chester above mentioned -
Martha her X Bennett mark
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written Before
John L Putnam Judge of Probate for the County of Sullivan

And the Court doth hereby declare their opinion after investigation of the matter and after putting the interrogatories presented. That the above named applicant is the widow of Silas Cummings and that he served in the war of the revolution as she has declared and that he died as is here set forth and that since the death of her said husband she has ever remained his widow and that the original foregoing contains the original proceedings had in the matter of the application for a pension of Martha Cummings for a pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office at Claremont this 20th day of September A.D. 1837
John L. Putnam Judge of Probate for Sullivan County
J. J. J. Gilchrist Register of the court of Probate for the County of Sullivan hereby certify that John L. Putnam is Judge of said Court and that the above certificate and signature are in his proper hand writing and that there is no seal or device belonging to said Court other than the above against the signature of said Judge
Witness my hand & Seal of office this 18th day of April A.D. 1838
J. J. Gilchrist Regr of Probate.

State of New Hampshire Rockingham County ss.
Town Clerk's Office.
Candia March 16. 1838.
I hereby certify that the following is an extract from the records remaining in my office "Silas Gannett and Martha his wife married June seventeenth one thousand seven hundred and seventy seven," that the above is a true copy of the record with the exception of the date which is expressed on this record in fair legible figures as follows. "Silas Gannett and Martha his wife married June 17-1777" -
Attest
Samuel Sargent Town Clerk
I Samuel Sargent above named depose and say that I hold the office of Town Clerk of the town of Candia in the county of Rockingham state of New Hampshire aforesaid and that the above is a true extract from the records of said Town with the exception above named as certified by me - Candia March 16. 1838.
Samuel Sargent, Town Clerk of said Town of Candia.
State of New Hampshire Rockingham County ss. March 16. 1838.
Sworn to before me and I hereby certify that the above named Samuel Sargent is a credible witness -
David Cunnin Jr. Justice Peace

State of New Hampshire Secretary's Office March 21. 1835
The within name David Carrin Esq. is a Justice of the Peace in and for the County of Rockingham duly qualified and his signature genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set the Seal of the State. Ralph Moulton by State.

Sam Sargent
Certificate No.

N.H.
Rev WIDOW, &c.
File No. 15630
Martha Casmnet
Widow of
Silas Casmnet
Pri Rev War
Act: July 4 th 86
Index:—Vol. a , Page 119
[Arrangement of 1870.]

James S. [?] affidavit
Depositions to be used in the case of Martha Gammell for a pension

"Silas Gannett and Martha his wife Maria June 17. 1777 -"
A true copy from the records of the town of Candia Attest.
Samuel Sargent Town Clerk.
I Samuel Sargent of Candia county of Rockingham and state of New Hampshire do testify and say that I am town clerk of said town of Candia, that the above is a true copy of an original record in my possession, and that the same was copied by me this day from said original record, which is a part of the records of said town of Candia - Candia July 11. 1837. Samuel Sargent
State of New Hampshire Rockingham County ss. July 11. 1837
Sworn to before me
David Currier Jr. Jus. Peace
I certify that Samuel Sargent above named is a person of undoubted credibility -
David Currier Jr. Jus Peace

State of North Carolina Summary of State's office Aug. 15. 1837.
The within named David Curran here is a Justice of the Peace in and for the county of Rockingham duly qualified and his signature given.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set the seal of the State.
Isaac Merritt Secy of State

David Cunn, affidavit

I David Currier of Chester County of Rockingham and State of New Hampshire aged eighty two years do testify and say that I was acquainted with Silas Carmet of Candia, and knew him in the year 1777 in the American army - said Carmet enlisted into the same company with me, I think in July 1777. under Captain Stephen Dearborn. We marched to Bennington in the State of Vermont, and said Carmet was with me in the battle of Bennington. We were there I believe three months, and said Carmet served the whole time - Chester July 17. 1837. David Currier
State of New Hampshire Rockingham ss. July 17. 1837 -
Sworn to before me
David Currier Jr. Jus. Peace
I certify that the above named David Currier is a credible witness -
David Currier Jr. Jus. Peace

Shurban Dearborn affidavit

I Shurbum Dearborn of Chester County of Rockingham and State of New Hampshire aged seventy nine years, do testify and say that I was acquainted with Silas Carmant of Candia - He enlisted into Capt Stephen Dearborn's company in July 1777 and marched to Burlington in the State of Vermont and I believe in the battle of Burlington - I was with said Carmant in Capt. Dearborn's company, and was also in the said battle of Burlington - We enlisted for three months and I believe said Carmant served the whole time - Chester July 17. 1837 Shurbum Dearborn
State of New Hampshire Rockingham County ss. July 17. 1837 -
I sworn to before me David Curnin Jr. Jus. Peace
I certify that the above named Shurbum Dearborn is a credible witness -
David Curnin Jr. Jus. Peace

Jacob Elliott Affidavit

I Jacob Elliot of Chester County of Rockingham and State of New Hampshire aged eighty one years, do testify and say I was well acquainted with Silas Cannet, formerly of Candia in said County of Rockingham. He was a private in the Army of the revolution - He enlisted into Captain Thomas Cogswells company, and Colonel Gernicks Regiment, in the Spring of the year 1775. and served eight months. I served in the same company with him during the whole eight months, and was with him in the battle of Bunker Hill - At least, I was in that battle, and I suppose he was, for our company was there - I enlisted at Cambridge in the State of Massachusetts after the Lexington Battle, and I believe said Cannet enlisted at the same time -
Chester July 8. 1837. Jacob Elliot
State of New Hampshire Rockingham County ss. - Chester July 8. 1837
Sworn to before me
David Currier Jr. Jus. Peace
I certify that I am well acquainted with said Elliot above named and that he is a person of undoubted credibility -
David Currier Jr. Justice Peace

I Benjamin Pitts of Chester County of Rockingham and State of North Hampshire aged sixty six years do testify and say that I was acquainted with Silas Cannet late of this town deceased - I have been acquainted with the family for about forty years and have done their Blacksmith work the whole time - Said Silas Cannet died to the best of my recollection in the month of September 1807 - I find a charge against him on my books July 6. 1807 - and October 10. 1807 I find a charge against Widow Martha Cannet his widow - I was present at his funeral and am positive that it was in the year 1807 and I think in the month of September - I have been well acquainted with his widow, Martha Cannet ever since and know that she has never married again but has remained a widow ever since his death and that she was the only wife he ever had - Chester August 14. 1837
Benj n Pitts
Rockingham Co. } Sworn to before me August 14. 1837 }
David Cunnin Jr. Jus. Peace
I hereby certify that I am well acquainted with Benjamin Pitts above named and that he is a person of undoubted credibility. David Cunnin Jr. Jus Peace

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NH
uto lease
Martha Cammett
New York N.Y. Apr. 19
James L. Saltonstall Esq.
Commissioner of Pensions
War Department
Washington
28 decys R.I. 7-8 ap 20 - Dearborn
Pension Office
True

Newport N.H. April 19 th 1838
S. L. Edwards Esq
Sir the papers of Martha Cannett in relation to a pension are herewith returned —
I have not been able to obtain any other seal of the Probate Court of Sullivan County than what is attached to her declaration as they have no proper seal to said Court as you will perceive by the certificate of the Register whose Certificate follows that of the Judge — but Mr Gilchrist the Register has said to me that the declarations made and forwarded by him to you had never been refused for want of such certificate —
Mrs Cannett states that she is fully confident that her husband was in the first battle fought between the British & Americans in the Revolution and she says she is certain that he was not at home for more than a year after his first enlistment (except on furlough) but there is but eight months service proved by Jacob Elliot — Mrs Cannett thinks he might have served some in some other company than that of Capt Cagswell in Col. Dustin's Regiment some part of the first year —
In relation to the Certificate of Marriage I hope the one taken in March last which is forwarded will be satisfactory — Mrs Cannett wishes to be placed on the Roll at Concord New Hampshire so as to receive her pension at that place I hope to have an answer soon as the Old Lady is very impatient — please make return to me at Branton  Orleans County Vermont
Respectfully Yours John Kimball
I also have obtained the necessary certificates on Charles Huntson's deposition — the above statements of Mrs Cannett were made to me by her but not in her declaration — John Kimball

I Charles Huntson of Unity now testify and say that I have for more than seventy years been acquainted with Martha Carr met and also with her husband Silas Carr met, that they were married some time about 1776 or 1777 - that Silas Carr met called at my house on his return from the army in the autumn of 1777 - in the capacity of a soldier - that at that time the usual report was that he had for some time been married - and when at my house he spoke of the scenes of Bennington Battle - of returning home to see his wife and fam- ily - he was also in company when at my house with many other soldiers. And also that the Mar- tha Carr ever since the death of her husband Silas Carr met has remained a widow.
Charles Huntson
Unity August 29 1837 State of New Hampshire
Sullivan August 29. 1837 Then personally appeared the above named Charles Huntson and made oath that the above statement by him made is true
Before me Harvey Huntson Justice Peace
State of New Hampshire Sullivan ss
I certify that Harvey Huntson Esq is a justice of the peace for the county of Sullivan
John L Putnam Judge of Probate Unity April 18 th 1838 I hereby certify that the above named Charles Huntson is a person of strict truth and veracity - Harvey Huntson Justice of the Peace

Charles Huntton's Deposition
Charles Huntton

The State of New Hampshire Sullivan Co. J. M. Gilmore Clerk of the Superior Court of Judicature, do hereby certify, that Harvey Hanton is a Justice of the Peace, within and for said County and that the within signature purporting to be his is in my belief genuine
Given under my hand and seal of the Court this 18 th day of April A. D. 1838
J. M. Gilmore Clerk

Original Certificate destroyed by fire. See proof on file with the papers of Nathan Lane, N.H. W.H., Act 1832, No 3084.

TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
Second Comptroller's Office,
June 12 th , 1840,
Sir :
Under the act of the 6th of April, 1838, entitled "An act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain Pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States," Martha Cammet, — a Pensioner on the Roll of the Concord, N.H. Agency, at the rate of Twenty nine Dollars and 28 Cents per annum, under the law of the 4 th July 1836, has been paid at this Department, from the 1 st of March to the 4 th Sept. 1839,
Respectfully yours,
Edward B. Harris Comptroller.
To the Commissioner of Pensions, Present.

TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
SECOND COMPTROLLER'S OFFICE,
September 4 th 1842.
Sir:
Under the act of the 6th of April, 1838, entitled "An Act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain Pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States," and the 3d section of the Act of August 23, 1842, extending the time within which pensioners may receive their pensions from the pension agents, Martha Gammeh — a Pensioner on the Roll of the Concord, N.H. — Agency, at the rate of Twenty nine Dollars and 28 Cents per annum, under the law of the 4 th July 1838, has been paid at this Department, from the 4 th of March 1840, to the 4 th March 1841.
Respectfully, yours,
Comptroller.
To the COMMISSIONER OF PENSIONS, Present.