Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 23558, Joseph Belcher, Mass.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Mass.
Belcher, Joseph Hannah
W.23 558
CONTENTS

10.947 Massachusetts
Joseph Belcher
of Middlesex in the State of Mass who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain Saltonstall of the Mass commanded by Colonel Briggs in the Mass line for Wormwood Private " " Sergeant
Cont. Mass.
Inscribed on the Roll of Massachusetts at the rate of 53 Dollars - 33 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 9th day of May 1833 and sent Isaac Isaac Est Cambridge Mass
Arrears to the 4th of March 1833 $ 116.66 Semi-ann. allowance ending Sept.  26.67
$133.33
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Wm. A. D. Dyer Clerk, Book 2 Vol. 2 Page 6
79 Middletown

1284.
Massachusetts
Hannah Belcher widow of Joseph Belcher Mass
who served in the Revolutionary
war, as a private Vol.
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 53 Dollars 33
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 19 day of August 1848 and sent to
Isiah Adams Framingham Mass
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 6 Vol. 2
Reported

I Elias Towne of Framingham in the County of Middlesex Commonwealth of Massachusetts certify that there is in a book containing the entry of Marriages by the Town Clerk the following Record viz;
List of Marriages Seventeen hundred Eighty two Joseph Belcher to Hannah Kendall - May The above marriages were Consummated by the Rev. Mr. David Hiltogg March 6 th 1783
— Lawson Buckingham Toien Clerk that the above is a true copy of the record with the exception of the date of the marriage which is expressed in words in fair legible figures as follows viz "List of Marriages 1782"
Elias Nason Clerk of the Town of Farmington
I, Elias Leavitt above named, depose and say, that I hold the office of Town Clerk in the Town, County and State aforesaid, and that the above is a true extract from the records of the said Town of Framingham with the exception above named as certified by me
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Midway p. Oct. 30. 1838 - Then Elias Temple, known to me personally as a credible witness, made oath that the above affidavit by him subscribed is true Before me Josiah Adams Justice of the Peace

Commencement of Magistrate
Whereas I Isaac Fisher Member of the Court of Probation and for the county of Middlesex hereby certify that Jonah Adams Agnew is a Just of the Peace within & for said County duly sworn & qualified & that his signature within is genuine. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court at Pukekohe this thirteenth day of October in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred & thirty eight Isaac Fisher By
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10467 Joseph Belcher
Sept 4 Mr Pm 10 14
1606
March 29 1835
P. 315
J Fiske Esq Cambridge Mass

10467
BRIEF in the case of Joseph Belcher County of Middlesex in the State of Massachusetts (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? 77  4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed. 
   Period. Duration of Service. Rank. Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served.   Years, Months, Days.     June In 1776 enlisted 6 Private Gen. Capt Gates Col Reed.   December 1776 " 4 Sergeant Col Dyke. Capt Haring-   Nov 1778 " 4 Private ton. Capt Burbank Col Wrentham  
 5. In what battles was he engaged? None  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Framingham Mass  7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditional evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? Traditional & witnesses  8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? They are not attached to the seal as required 
I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
J Waugh Examining Clerk. Feb 24 th 1833

10.461
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Declaration of Joseph Belcher

I never received a written discharge
I am personally acquainted with Jonathan Maynard esq. Col. David Brewer - Rev. David Kellogg 2 Major Josiah Stone & Samuel War- ren
I have no documentary evidence
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 any state,
Joseph Beaker
We, Charles Train — a clergyman, residing in the town of Framingham and Josiah Stone residing in said Framingham hereby certify, that we are well ac- quainted with Joseph Beaker who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; — that we believe him to be seventy seven years of age: that he is reputed and believed, in the neighbourhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
Charles Train Josiah Stone
Sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
J.P.P. Bay J. Wood
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 further certify, that it appears to them that Charles Train who has signed the preceding certificate, is a clergyman, resident in Framingham and that Josiah Stone who has also signed the same, is a resident in Framingham and is a credible person; and that their statement is entitled to credit.
J.P.P. Bay J. Wood
Isaac Foster
Register of the Court of Probate in and for the County of Middlesex, do hereby certify, that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Joseph Beaker for a
pension. I also certify that William Brigham where one broken seal is set to the certificate on the deposition of Isaac Stone & Josiah Beaker is a true copy of the same within said county of Middlesex.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office on the day and year first aforesaid.
Isaac Foster

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Middlesex ss.
On this Twelfth day of August in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty two, personally appeared in open Court, before the Honourable Judge of the Court of Probate, in and for the County of Middlesex aforesaid, now sitting, Joseph Belcher a resident of Framingham in the County of Middlesex and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, aged seventy seven 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, A. D. 1832:
That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers, and served as herein stated:
In June 1776 I enlisted in the Massachusetts militia for six months under Captain Abel Root , Col. Benjamin Brown Lt. Col. and an Fletcher of Concord was major - Mr. Porter was Adjutant - Silas Gates was my Captain Asa Bigelow was my Lieut. and Joseph Nichols was my ensign - I was marched to Tienderoga and served a part of my time in the Artillery under different officers I served out the term of six months -
In December 1776 I enlisted in said militia service for three months as a Sergeant and served the term of four months at Dorchester near Boston - I was discharged in the first part of April - Nicholas Dyke was my Colonel - Mr. Haskell was Lt. Col. the major did not stay long with us - I did not know him - Brown of Lunenburg was Adjutant - Moses Harrington was my Captain Knowlton of Shrewsbury was 1 st Lt. Mr. Frank of Southborough was 2 d Lieut. - I was employed part of the time in getting up the field pieces -
In November 1778 I enlisted in the said militia service as a private for three months under Capt Samuel Burbank John Dames 1 st Lieut. Joseph Leland 2 d Lieut. - I think Hawes of Wrentham was my Col. Perry of Holliston was major - Our regiment was divided into three detachments I was under major Perry , stationed on the main land west of the Island - I served four months -
I was born in the year 1755 at said Framingham - I know of no record of my age
I have always made Framingham my home & was a resident here when I entered the service - I entered by enlistment as a principal & not a substitute
Doctor Brickett of Waverly was a Brigadier General when I was at Tienderoga I think Mr. Glover commanded at Dorchester

I never received a written discharge
I am personally acquainted with Jonathan Maynard esq t Col d Brew- Brewer - Rev d David Kellogg & Major Josiah Stone & Samuel War- ren
I have no documentary evidence
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 any state,
Joseph Becher
We, Charles Train — a clergyman, residing in the town of Framingham and Josiah Stone residing in said Framingham hereby certify, that we are well ac- quainted with Joseph Becher who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; — that we believe him to be seventy seven years of age: that he is reputed and believed, in the neighbourhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
Charles Train Josiah Stone
Sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
J.P.P. Bay Prob
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 further certify, that it appears to them that Charles Train who has signed the preceding certificate, is a clergyman, resident in Framingham and that Josiah Stone who has also signed the same, is a resident in Framingham and is a credible person; and that their statement is entitled to credit.
J.P.P. Bay Prob
Isaac Tinker
Register of the Court of
Probate in and for the County of Middlesex, do hereby certify, that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Joseph Becher for a
pension. I also certify that William Brigham whose own broken signature is set to the certificate on the deposition of Isaac Stone & Josiah Becher is a justice of the Peace within said county of Middlesex.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office on the day and year first aforesaid.
Isaac Tinker

DECLARATION.
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress, of the 7th July, 1838, entitled "An Act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows,"
State of Massachusetts, County of Middlesex } ss
County,
On this thirtieth day of October , in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred and thirty-eight  Hannah Belcher personally appeared before the Court of Probate now sitting at the Framingham in said a resident of Framingham in the county of Middlesex , aged eighty-two years, who, being first duly sworn, according to law, doth, on her oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the Act of Congress, passed July 7, 1838, entitled "An Act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows;" That she is the widow of Joseph Belcher who was a * soldier in the army of the American Revolution , and who was, at the time of his decease, a Pensioner, as will appear by reference to the evidence of his services and to his original Pension Certificate, in the office of the Secretary of War; said Pension Certificate having been returned to the said office upon application was made for the arrearage of Pension due to said Joseph Belcher at his decease.
She further declares that she was married to the said Joseph Belcher on the sixteenth day of May in the year seventeen hundred and eighty- two ; that her husband, the aforesaid Joseph Belcher died on the twenty-eighth day of June , A. D. 1833 ; that she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service, but the marriage took place previous to the first of January, seventeen hundred and ninety-four, viz. : at the time above stated.
Sworn to, and subscribed, on the day and year above written, before me, by Hannah Belcher above named in Hannah Belcher open Court before J. A. Folsom judge of Prob. for the County of Middlesex
* Here insert the rank the husband held in the army, navy, or militia, as the case may be, and specify the service performed, as directed in rule numbered one of these regulations.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Middlesex County ss. I Isaac Fiske Member of the Court of Probate in and for the County of Middlesex hereby certify that Samuel D. May Esq. is the Judge of Probate in and for the said County & that his signature above written is genuine. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of said Court this twentieth day of October in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred & thirty eight Isaac Fiske By

Hannah Melcher 2979 widow of Joseph Maso act 1838
admitted Pnd Sept 14 mo - $ 53. 33 / 100
Decd June 28, 1833 Preston.
Isaac Fiske East Cambridge Mass.
Admitted

I John Kendall, of Framingham in the county of Middlesex and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, testify & say that I was present at the marriage of Joseph Belcher and Hannah Kendall; - that the said Hannah Kendall was married to the said Joseph Belcher, at my father's house in said Framingham, - at some time in May in the year seventeen hundred and eighty-two that they lived together till the death of the said Joseph Belcher, which took place some years since - that the said Hannah has never been married since his death, but has continued, and still is, the widow of the said Joseph Belcher; and that the said Hannah Belcher is the same person, who, by the name of Hannah Kendall, was married, as above stated, to the said Joseph Belcher.
John Kendall
Commonwealth of Massachusetts - Middlesex ss. October 29 th A.D. 1838. Then the above named John Kendall made oath that the above affidavit, by him subscribed, is true: - Before me,
Amen. Keith - Justice of Peace.
I hereby certify that the above named John Kendall is known to me, and is a credible witness.
Amen. Keith Justice of Peace.

I, Nathan Kendall, of Framingham in the County of Middlesex and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, testify & say, that I was present at the marriage of Joseph Belcher and Hannah Kendall; - that the said Hannah Kendall was married to the said Joseph Belcher, at my father's house in said Framingham, - I think some time in May in the year seventeen hundred & eighty two; - that they lived together till the death of the said Joseph Belcher, which took place some years since; - that the said Hannah has never been married since his death, but has continued, and still is, the widow of the said Joseph Belcher; - and that the said Hannah Belcher mentioned in the foregoing declaration is the same person who, by the name of Hannah Kendall, was married, as above stated, to the said Joseph Belcher.
Nathan Kendall
Commonwealth of Massachusetts - Middlesex ss. October 8 th of A. D. 1883 then the above named Nathan Kendall, - who is known to me as a credible witness, - made oath that the foregoing affidavit, by him subscribed, is true; Before me, Amos Keith - Justice of the Peace.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Middlesex County ss.
I Isaac Fiske Register of the Court of Probate in and for the County of Middlesex affirm hereby certify that Oliver S. Keith Esquire is a justice of the Peace within and for said County duly commissioned & qualified & that his signatures written on the foregoing Paper are his genuine signatures.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of said Court this nineteenth day of October in the year Eighteen hundred & thirty eight.
Isaac Fiske Reg

Rev
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 28558
Hannah Belcher
wid of
Joseph Belcher
Sergt Rev. war
Act: Feb. 2 d 1848.
Index:—Vol. A , Page 34
[Arrangement of 1870.]

10461
Joseph Belcher
Grace Fiske Esq 8. Cambridge Mass

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

XI. Has the applicant obtained the evidence of a clergyman and another respectable citizen as to their belief respecting his age and the general belief in his neighborhood relative to his revolutionary service? 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's name is not found on the rolls of military service, has he produced a witness or witnesses as to his service? If he has produced direct proof as to service, has the magistrate who administered the oath, certified to the credibility of the witness or witnesses? Has the proper officer certified to the official character and signature of the magistrate as the regulations direct? 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? XVI. ‡ Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct? XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And, if not, which of them is not so answered?
EXPLANATORY NOTES.
* QUERE V. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words: "Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service, but according to the best of his recollection he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades; For _____ year _____ months, and _____ days, I served as a _____ For _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____; and for such service I claim a pension."

It is important in all cases to determine with precision the period for which each applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable. Some persons who apply for pensions merely state they served two years in the militia, &c. without specifying the tours; the names of the officers, and other particulars respecting their service. This form of a declaration is highly objectionable. It must in every case be clearly shewn under what officers the applicant served; the duration of each term of engagement; the particular place or places where the service was performed; that the applicant served with an embodied corps called into service by competent authority; that he was either in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil pursuit.
† 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 official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
‡ QUERE XVI.  Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other paper authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the ends of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.
¶ In every case where the clerk of the court, or other certifying officer, has no public seal of office, the certificate of a member of congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should accompany the papers.
There is no negative answer; — for what reason was this application returned? —

Jacob Belcher, Affidavit for Mrs. Belcher

I Jacob Belcher of Framingham in the County of Middlesex testify & say that Joseph Belcher of said Framingham enlisted in the Masses Ametts service in the militia in December 1776 on first of January 1777 that he served the term of four months and was a Serjeant in his company which was stationed at Dorchester near Boston at the fort — He was dismissed same time in April following about the first of the month which was about the first of the — I was a soldier at the same time & place with him & personally knew of his serving as above said — In December November 1778 the said Jo- seph Belcher enlisted for three months in the Massachusetts militia service and went as a private soldier to Rhode Island where he staid four months and was then dismissed — His regiment were divided into three departments — he was under Major Perry and was stationed on the main land west of the Island of Rhode Island — Gen Sullivan was commander of the troops Said Joseph is a native of Framingham & has always been an inhabitant of said town — his age is about seventy- seven — I served at the same time as a soldier in said company with him and further saith not Jacob Belcher
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Middlesex ss. August 29 1832 Then the above named Jacob Belcher personally appeared and made oath to the truth of the above affidavit by him subscribed before me Wm Buckingham Just. of peace

I certify that I am personally ac- quainted with the above named Jacob Belcher & that he is a cred- ible witness
Greenville Aug 29. 1832
Wm Buckminster Capt. of the press

S. Han's Affidavit for J. B. Miller

I Isaac How of Framingham in the County of Middlesex aged seventy four years testify I say that Joseph Belcher of said Framingham marched in the same company of militia with me to Ticonderoga - in 1776 - we started from home in June and were at Ticonderoga on the fourth of July when Congress declared the U. States independent - He served as a private soldier in the Massachusetts militia - we both staid at Ticonderoga five months I were there when Arnold's fleet were destroyed - I should judge according to my best recollection that from the time of our enlistment, in June, till the time of our return we were in the service six months - we were both discharged verbally
Isaac How
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Middlesex ss September 4. 1832
Then the above named Isaac How personally appeared and made oath to the truth of the above affidavit by him signed before me
W m Buckingham Just. of peace
I certify that I am personally acquainted with the said Isaac How & that he is a credible witness
Sept. 4. 1832. W m Buckingham Just. of peace

admitted
Josiah Adams Framingham Mass

Commonwealth of Massachusetts County of Middlesex ss. On the twenty fourth day of July in the year eighteen hundred & forty eight, personally appeared before me the Subscriber one of the Justices of the Peace in & for said County, Hannah Belcher, a Resident of Framingham in said County, aged ninety one years, & being first sworn according to law, did, on oath, declare as follows, to obtain the benefits of an act of Congress passed on the second day of February 1848, granting Pensions to widows of persons who served during the Re- -volutionary war; That she is still unmarried and that she is the widow of Joseph Belcher, who was resi- -dent of said Framingham, and who was a Private & Sergeant in said war; & that she is the same person who received a Pension under the act of June 17. 1844. at the rate of fifty three dollars and thirty three cents per annum, on account of the Revolutionary service of her said husband.
Sworn to and subscribed on the                      Hannah Belcher day & year above written Before me                                                                              her mark Josiah Adams Justice of the Peace In presence of Mary Lord Josiah Adams
The said Hannah Belcher is personally known to be to be a widow & a Pensioner as above declared. Josiah Adams Justice of the Peace
(over)

Commonwealth of Massachusetts I, Elias P. Dummer, Clerk of the Supreme Judicial Court for said County, certify that Francis Adams Esquire is a Justice of the peace in & for said County, duly commissioned & qualified, and that his signature within written is genuine
Given under my hand and the seal of said Court this twenty seventh day of July, in the year eighteen hundred & forty eight -
E. P. Dummer
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134 Hannah Belcher's
Declaration

C Commonwealth of Massachusetts Middlesex County ss.
On this twenty third day of March in the year eighteen hundred & forty three, personally appeared before me Josiah Adams a justice of the Peace within & for said County, Hannah Belcher resident in Framingham in said County, aged eighty six years, who is personally known to me as having received five years pension as the widow of Joseph Belcher, & who being first sworn 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 3 March 1843 granting pensions to the widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War — That she is still the widow of Joseph Belcher who was a private in the militia in said war, in the Regiment commanded by an officer whom I cannot name and on account of said services she obtained, and received, as his widow, a pension of fifty three dollars & thirty three cents per annum, for the term of five years under the act of July 7 1838.
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written —
Hannah has X Belcher mark
Josiah Adams } Justice of the peace
Subscribed in my presence Attest Marg Lord

I Mary Lord of Framingham testify & and say that I have long known Hannah Belcher the widow of Joseph Belcher, who has subscribed the foregoing declaration, & that she obtained a pension as such widow under the act of Congress of July 7. 1835
Mary Lord
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Middlesex County ss. March 23 1843. Then Mary Lord, who is well known to me as a credible witness, made oath that the above affidavit by her subscribed is true
Before me Josiah Adams Justice of the peace Commonwealth of Massachusetts Secretary's office March 27. 1843
I hereby certify that at the date of the within affidavit Josiah Adams was a Justice of the peace for the County of Middlesex.
Witness the Seal of the State
Jno A Dole
Secretary of the Commonwealth

Massachusetts 2707
Hannah Belcher widow of Joseph Belcher, Dec d
who was a pensioner under the Act of 1832 and who died on the 28 June 1833 of Middlesex in the State of Mass s who was a pri st Serg t in the Co mpany commanded by Captain Gates of the reg t commanded by Col l Reed in the Mass s line for 10 months pri st 4 " " Serg t
Inscribed on the Roll of Mass s at the rate of 53 Dollars 33 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 8 day of May 1839 and sent to Isaac Fiske, East Cambridge, Mass.
Arrears to the 4th of Mar 1839 $159.99 Semi-annual allowance ending 4 Sep r 39 26.66 $186.65
{ Act July 7, } 1838. }
Recorded by D r M c Curdy Clerk, Book A. Vol. 1. Page 72.

Massachusetts
Hannah Belcher
widow of Joseph Belcher who was a private and sergeant in the Massachusetts line 10. Months private 4 " sergeant
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 53. Dollars 33. Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 29 th day of May 1843. and sent to
L. M. Stone Esq. Boston Mass.
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book A Vol. 1. Page 36.