Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 21736, Stevens Burley, N.H.

SERVICE
N. 16.
NUMBER
N. 21736
Burley Stevens or Burligh Abigail
CONTENTS

15.164
New Hampshire
Stevens Burley
of Gilmanston in the state of New Hamp: who was a private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Scammel of the New Hamp: line, for the term of nine months
scribed on the roll of New Hampshire at the rate of — 8 — Dollars per month, to commence on the 20 th of April 1818
Certificate of Pension issued the 29 th of Sep 1819 and sent to William Badger Esq r Dover New Hampshire
Arrears to 4th of Sep 1819 — $ 132. 00
Semi-ann. all'ce ending Octobr: 1820 48.
16 mo 15/30 $ 180.00
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
Confirmed

Notification sent to A Pierce Esq. Dover, New Hamp: 6 th Sep r : 1820

New Hampshire
Abigail Burley - widow of Stevens Burley, dec. N.H.
who was a pensioner under the Act of 1818 - and who died on the 31 Dec. 1829 - of Strafford in the State of N.H. - who was a private in the Co commanded by Captain of the N.H. commanded by Col Scammon in the N.H. line for 19 m. 26 ds. Increased from 9 months
Inscribed on the Roll of Portsmouth at the rate of 66 Dollars 22 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836. Recd from $30 -
Certificate of Pension issued the 13 day of July 1839 - and sent to Danl. Gale, Esq. Gilford P.O. N.H.
Arrears to the 4th of Mar 1839 $ 198.66 Semi-annual allowance ending 4 Sep '39 33.11
Deduct former payments $231.77
{ Act July 7, } 1838. }
Recorded by D. McCondy, Clerk, Book A. Vol. 1, Page 34.

1789 September 30 Stevens Burly of this town & Abigail Taylor of Gilmanton were married.
A true copy of Sandbornton record.
Attest Henry P. Lane Town Clerk
Sandbornton August 9 1838.
State of New Hampshire
Shafford County ss. August 10 1838
Personally appeared Henry P. Lane above named Clerk of the Town of Sanbornton in the County & State aforesaid and made oath in due form of Law that the above declaration by him subscribed is just & true.
Before me Nathaniel H. Clark Justice of the peace.

Stevens Burley 45952
Wm Badger Judge
N. Hamp.
Rec d Aug. 16. 1819.
Not on Roll
Adm d
[on Capt. Gray's testimony]

State of New Hampshire
Strafford ss } On this 20 th day of April A.D. 1818 before me the subscriber one of the judges of the Court of common pleas for said personally appears Stevens Burley aged sixty three years resident in the Town of Gilmanton County and State aforesaid who being by me first duly according to law doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the provision made by the late act of Congress entitled "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the revolutionary War That he the said Stevens Burley the first of May 1777 enlisted in the town of Sandbornton for nine months in the company com- manded by Captain James Gray Col Alexander Scammbel Regiment in the New Hampshire line the same company at the same time were enlisting men for three years and for nine months he had his choice and the latter he accepted and That he continued to serve in said service of the United States from on the Continental establishment from the first day of May 1777 until the last day of January 1778 when he was discharged from service at Valley Forge in the State of Pennsylvania he then had a written certificate of his discharge which he has since lost That he was out under several other enlistments though not entitling him to a pension under the law of the 18 th of March 1818

That he sees in the battles of Bennington both at Saratoga or Still- water at the surrender of Burgoyne and that he is in reduced cir- cumstances and Stewards in need of the assistance of his country for support —
sworn to and declared before me the day
and year aforesaid
William Badger
I William Badger Judge etc as aforesaid do certify that it appears to my satisfaction that the said Stevens Burley did serve in the revolutionary war as stated in the preceding dec- laration against the common enemy for the term of nine months on the continental establishment and that he is in reduced circumstances and stands in need of the assistance of his country for support and I now transmit the proceedings and testi- mony taken and had before me to the Secretary for the Department of War pursuant to the directions of the aforemen- tioned act of Congress—
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal have caused the seal of said Court to be hereunto affixed this 7 th day of August A D 1819
William Badger.
By Order of the Judge Attest, A. Peirce, Clerk.

This may certify that Stephens Burley of Gilmanstown, served under my command in the first company of third Regiment in the New Hampshire line, upon continental estab- -lishments, commanded by Colonel Alexander Scammel, in the Year One thousand, seven hundred & seventy seven — James Gray
Rockingham ss Epsom June 26 th 1819 Then personally appeared above the named James Gray and Made solemn Oath that the above certificate by him subscribed is just and true before me Joseph Sanborn Just Peace
Epsom 5 th August 1819. This may certify that Mr. Stephens Burley served under my command in the first Com- pany, third New Hampshire Regiment, from the first day of May 1777 to the last of January 1778 - when he was discharged by Col. Scammel at Coral Ferry, Delaware River James Gray

Widow Burleigh
admitted 9 months P. #30.
On roll N H Muhlen- roll Vol 3. p. 35 of
1 + 2 years men -
5 mo 26 d. in '77
10. " 78
15 " 26
4 mo in 1776 Sen
19. 26 Sedg cut

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress, of the 7 th July, 1838, entitled an act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows —
State of New Hampshire Stratford County ss.
On this eighteenth day of August A. D. 1838, personally appeared before the Court of Common Pleas held at Gilford in the County of Stratford aforesaid, Abigail Burley a resident of Gilford in the County of Stratford aforesaid, aged sixty eight years, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth, on her oath make the following declarations, in order to obtain the benefit of the provisions made by the act of Congress, passed July 7 th 1838, entitled an act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows — That she is the widow of Stevens Burley a Revolutionary Pensioner under the act of Congress March 18 th 1818, late of Gilford in the County of Stratford aforesaid deceased — She further declares that she was married to the said Stevens Burley on the third day of September in the year one thousand seven hundred and eighty nine; that her husband, the aforesaid Stevens Burley died on the thirty first day of December 1829. That she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service, but the marriage

last the foregoing Took place previous to the first of January, seventeen hundred and ninety four, viz- at the time above stated —
Attest F. Cogswell — Abigail her + Burley marks
Subscribed and sworn to in open Court on the day and year above written Attest F. Cogswell. Clerk —
State of New Hampshire
Stratford County ss —
I Francis Cogswell Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for said County hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings before said Court, in the matter of the application of Abigail Burley for a Pension
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said Court This eighth day of August Anno Domini 1838 —
Attest F. Cogswell. Clerk.

That the date of his original declaration in order to obtain a pension is April 20 1818 , and the number of his pension certificate is 15.164 :—That his occupation is that of a farmer , but not able to pursue that of a laborer :—That the number and names of his family residing with him, and their ages and capacities to contribute to their support, are as follows, viz. his Wife Abigail Burleigh aged fifty years of age, of slender constitution - his three daughters Deborah Burleigh aged 14 years - Melinda Burleigh 9 years - Clilinda Burleigh 7 years all healthy children —
Wherefore he prays the opinion of the said Court as to the value of the property contained in the said schedule, and that the same, together with a copy of the premises, be duly certified to the Secretary of War.
Sworn and declared before the said court the 18 th day of July 1820.
Attest, A. Peirce , CLERK.
Stevens Burleigh
STATE OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE.....STRAFFORD ss.
AT a Court of Common Pleas holden at Gilford within and for the County of Strafford and State of New-Hampshire, on the 18 th day of July 1820 before
DANIEL M. DURELL, Esquire, Chief Justice, and
VALENTINE SMITH, and SAMUEL QUARLES, } Associate Justices of said Court.
The aforesaid schedule and oath and the above declaration duly subscribed and sworn by the said Stevens Burleigh having been by him exhibited in person, and presented to the court, and the same being seen and considered, it is the opinion of said Court that the value of the property contained in said schedule is twenty one dollars & fifty —cents. Wherefore the Court order that a copy of the premises, together with the proceedings thereon, be duly certified to the Secretary of War.
Attest, A. Peirce , CLERK.
STATE OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE.....STRAFFORD ss.
I, ANDREW PEIRCE, Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas within and for the County of Strafford, being a court of record, do certify that the foregoing schedule and oath, and the declaration annexed, with the proceedings and opinion of the court thereon, are true copies from the Records and files of said court.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said Court, the 18 th day of July 1820.
A. Peirce , CLERK.

To the Justices of the Court of Common Pleas now sitting at Gilford within and for the County of Strafford a and State of New-Hampshire, on the third Tuesday of July, 1820.
Stevens Burleigh aged 63 years , resident in Gilmanton in said County, comes into court, and in pursuance of an act of Congress passed on the 1st day of May, 1820, brings with him, and in his proper person exhibits to said Court a Schedule by him subscribed, containing his whole Estate and Income—his necessary clothing and bedding excepted—as follows:—
one Cow - one old swine - one pig 6 chairs - two Tables - old case drawers - some old hollow ware 20 crockery 10 Andirons - Shovel & tongs axe -
I am owing more than one hundred and fifty dollars - Stevens Burleigh
And the said Stevens Burleigh following oath by him duly taken and subscribed:—viz.
in pursuance as aforesaid produceth to said Court the
I Stevens Burleigh do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18th day of March, 1818, and that I have not, since that time, by gift, sale, or in any manner, disposed of my property, or any part thereof, with intent thereby so to diminish it as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress, entitled "an act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the revolutionary war," passed on the 18th day of March, 1818; and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me, any property or securities, contracts or debts due to me, nor have I any income other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed and by me subscribed.
Stephen Burleigh
And the said Stevens Burleigh doth here in Court further declare on oath, that he served in the revolutionary war as follows, viz. as a private in the company commanded by Captain James Grey - Col Scamms's Regiment - New Hampshire line, from April 1, 1777 to the last day Jan'y 1778 - In the Battle at Stillwater -

190 Stevens Burleigh Burley-
15-164
am
March 1920

In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of Stearns Burley or Burleigh a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pen- sion on file in this Bureau. W. F. 21,736
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     May 1, 1777 to Jan. 31, '78 Pri. James Gray Alexr. Scamuel N.H.          
Battles engaged in, Bensington, both battles of Stillwater. Residence of soldier at enlistment, Enlisted at Sanbornton, N.H. Date of application for pension, April 20, 1818. His cl. was al. Residence at date of application, Gilmanton, Strafford Co., N.H. Age at date of application, 63 yrs. He died Dec. 31, 1829.
Remarks: He mar. Sept. 3, 1789, Abigail Taylor. She was  al. pension on her ap. ex Aug. 8, 1838, while a resident  of Gilmanton, N.H., aged 68 yrs.  In 1820 the following children were referred to: Deborah, 14,  Melinda 9, and Clilinda, 7 yrs. of age.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

Rev
WIDOW, &c.
1917, Aug. 14. History to Mrs. E. B. Boyer. Fr.
1922 Sep. 12. Hist to Mrs. Joe - Lindsay. Cu
File No. 21735
Abigail Busley Widow of Stearns Busley Dis. Rev War.
Act July 15 38
Index: Vol. 4 , Page 106
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Stevens Burley N.W. Act March 18. 1818 to what time paid? Rev. Officer
Sep 8, 1838,
Dec 31 Dec. 1829 paid to that period JH

282 Portsmouth N. Hampshire Abigail Burley widow of Stevens Burley dec d .
Dau d Gale 11 March 1839 " " 5 apr "
who was a pensioner under the Act of 1818 and who died on the 31 st December 1829 of Stratford in the State of N.H. who was a Private in the company commanded by Captain _____ of the Reg t commanded by Col Seammuel in the N.H. line for 19 mos. 26 days Incas. to $66.22 per ann.
Inscribed on the Roll of Portsmouth N.H. at the rate of 30 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836
Certificate of Pension issued the 10 th day of Sept 1838 and sent Daniel Gale  Gilford P.O. N.H.
Arrears to the 4th of Sept 1838 $75.00 Semi-annual allowance ending 4 th Nov 39, 15.00
Daniel Gale $90.00
Gilford P.O. N.H. { Act July 7, } 1838. }
Recorded by W. C. Addison Clerk, Book 4 Vol. 1 st Page 34

4 Muster & pay Roll of Men raised for Canada out of Col Owens and Col Badgers Regiment, mustered & paid by the Baker Brigade
John Drew Captain Samuel Lapham Lieut Daniel W. Dyer 2 do John Davis 3 do
Stephen Burleigh D. one Month pay & Bounty total 79.18. Travelling fees 8.4 Sum Total 10.6.4
State of New Hampshire August 29. 1796
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 appointed
The Baker
State of New Hampshire
Secretary of State, Office April 16. 1839
I hereby certify, that the foregoing is a true & just from the original Record in this office that the above named Roll contains the names of ninety one Men of which Stephen Burleigh is of the number & the several sums are placed against his name under the different headings above named. In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed the Seal of said State. Gerrish Stevens Jr Sec'y of State

I Nathaniel Gale of Gilmanstown in the county of Strubford and State New Hampshire aged seventy years, that I have been well acquainted with depose and say, Elizabeth Burley the widow of Stearns Burley late a Revolutionary soldier deceased, more than fifty years past. living more than the period of time above stated, and that the said Elizabeth Burley , now remains the widow of the said Stearns Burley and has never been married since the death of Stearns Burley her said husband. Nathaniel Gale
State of New Hampshire Strubford County ss. Aug. 13 th 1838
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written
Before me, Daniel Gale Jus. Peace Thereby certify that the above named Nathaniel is a credible witness
Daniel Gale Jus. Peace

State of New Hampshire Stafford County ss. I Francis Bagnell Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for said County hereby certify that Nathaniel R. Clark & Daniel Gale, Esquires, before whom the annexed affidavits of Henry R. Lane and Nath l Gale purport to have been taken are magistrates as there stated and that I believe the signatures to the same purporting to be theirs are genuine -
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said Court this thirteenth day of August 1838 -
F Bagnell, Clerk.

State of New Hampshire Stratford County Gilsumton April 18 th 1889,
Sir,
I herewith transmit to you the declaration of the Secretary of the State of New Hampshire, further evidence in the case of Abigail Burleigh the widow of Stephen Burley as he used to write his name — It is requested that you return me an answer in the case immediately in the case at the P. Office at Gilford N. Hampshire
I am Respectfully Yrs. Obed. Servt.
Daniel Gale
L. L. Edwards Esqr.
Washington City

Payment to be made at Portsmouth N.H. by Dana Waldon Esq. Agent for paying Pension- ers, in the Agency of N. H. Camp First payment to be made on the 31st December, 1838, and on the 4th March and 4th Septem- ber in each year there- after.
Recorded in the Pension Office, in Book A Vol. 1 st Page 34 by K. M. Addison Clerk.

WAR DEPARTMENT.
Five years Pension.
I certify that in conformity with the first section of the act of July 7, 1838, Abigail Burley widow of Stevens Burley dec'd who was a Private in the Starvation and died on the 31 st day of December 1829 is entitled to receive five years' pension at the rate of Thirty dollars and _____ cents per month , annum commencing on the fourth day of March, 1836; and in case of the death or marriage of said widow before the expiration of said five years, the pension will cease on the day of such marriage or death.
Given at the War Office of the United States, this 10 th day of September one thousand eight hundred and thirty Eight
J. Cooper Acting Secretary of War.
Examined and } Countersigned. }
J. B. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions.

6
Daniel Hale Esq. Gilmerton
To be left at the Post Office in York

Concord March 22-1839 Dear Sir the name of Stevens Burleigh is not on the Pay Roll of Col l Jeremiah Colbaugh's Company I find on a Muster Roll of men raised for Canada August 29. 1776 the name of Stephen Burleigh. If you wish a Certificate of the above I will make one to that effect
Sir I am Respectfully your Jonah Stevens
Of the men were raised out of Col l Badger's Col l Eves's Regiments

State of New Hampshire Strafford County
Sir:
Gilsumpton Aug. 13 th 1838
Herewith transmit the declaration of Abigail Burley widow of Stevens Burley deceased with the accompanying evidence in the case — It is requested that you return me an injunction as soon as may be to Gilford P. Office N. H.
J. G. Edwards Esq. I am Respectfully Your Obedt. Servt. Washington City Daniel Gale

THE NEW HAMPSHIRE SOCIETY OF THE COLONIAL DAMES OF AMERICA
Revo. Sec. J.N.M.
Exeter, N.H.
Aug. 7 1917
To the Commissioner of Pensions
Dear Sir:-
Will you kindly furnish me with any informa- tion you may have relative to one Abigail Burley of Gilman- ton N.H. I find that she was on the roll of those re- ceiving pensions in 1840 - rec- ord of which is in New Hamp. State Papers vol. XXX .
Did she receive her pension

as a widow, or as a daughter of a Revolutionary soldier? And what was that soldier's name? In fact any information you may have and can give me, I shall be very glad to receive as it may help straighten out several things for me.
If there is any expense please let me know.
Thanking you in advance for any assistance you may give me, I am
Yours sincerely
Mrs. E. S. Boyer
136 High Street

MRS. JOSEPH LINDSAY CHAPTER LIBRARIAN 1020 JOHN AVENUE SUPERIOR, WISCONSIN
July 27, 1922.
Commissioner of Pensions, Revolutionary War Records Section, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:-
In Vol. 30, N. H. State Papers, I find
"Abigail Burley pensioner for Revolutionary services, age 69, Head of Family Abigail Burley. June 1, 1840."
Will you please send me statement of Abigail Burley's Revolutionary services as contained in her application for pension on file in your Bureau?
Thanking you in anticipation for this favor, and again for all past communications which are gratefully received and most highly appreciated - how highly one must have lived far from genealogical centers to estimate, I am
Respectfully,
Julia Willsie Wingate Lindsay.
(Mrs. Joseph)

15.164
New Hampshire
Stevens Burley
of Gilmanton in the state of New Hamp: who was a private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Scammel - of the New Hamp: ine, for the term of nine months
scribed on the roll of New Hampshire at the rate of — 8 — Dollars per month, to commence on the 20 th of April 1818
Certificate of Pension issued the 29 th of Sep 1819 and sent to William Badger Esq r Dover New Hampshire
Arrears to 4th of Sep 1819 — $ 132. 00
Semi-anl. all'ce ending Decem: 1820 48.
16 mo 15/30
$ 180.00
{ Revolutionary claim, Act 18th March, 1818. }
Confirmed

Notification sent to A Pierce Esq. Dover, New Hamp: 6 th Sep r 1820

New Hampshire
Abigail Burley widow of Stearns Burley , dec. N.H.
who was a pensioner under the Act of 1818 and who died on the 31 Dec. 1829 of Stratford in the State of N.H. who was a private in the Co. commanded by Captain _____ of the regt. commanded by Col Seamans in the N.H. line for 19 m. 26 ds. Increased from 9 months
Inscribed on the Roll of Portsmouth at the rate of 66 Dollars 22 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836. M rd from $300
Certificate of Pension issued the 13 day of July 1839 and sent to Dana Gale , Esq. Gilford P.O. N.H.
Arrears to the 4th of Mar 1839 $ 198.66 Semi-annual allowance ending 4 Sep '39 33.11
Deduct former payments $231.77
{ Act July 7, } 1838. }
Recorded by D. McCloudy , Clerk, Book A. Vol. 1. Page 34.

1789 September 3 d Stevens Burly of this town & Abigail Taylor of Gilmanston were married.
A true copy of Sandbornton record.
Attest Henry P. Lane Town Clerk
Sandbornton August 9-1838.
State of New Hampshire
Shafford County ss. August 10 1838
Personally appeared Henry P. Lane above named Clerk of the Town of Sanbornton in the County & State aforesaid and made oath in due form of Law that the above declaration by him subscribed is just & true.
Before me Nathaniel H. Clark Justice of the peace

Stevens Burley 45952
Wpm Badger Judge
N. Hamp.
Rec? aug. 16. 1819.
Not on Roll
Adm?
[on Capt. Gray's testimony.]

State of New Hampshire
Strafford ss } On this 20 th day of April A.D. 1818 before me the subscriber one of the judges of the Court of common pleas for said personally appears Stevens Burley aged sixty three years resident in the Town of Gilmanton County and State aforesaid who being by me first duly according to law doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the provision made by the late act of Congress entitled "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the revolutionary War That he the said Stevens Burley the first of May 1777 enlisted in the town of Sandbornton for nine months in the company com- manded by Captain James Gray Col Alexander Scammbel Regiment in the New Hampshire line the same company at the same time were enlisting men for three years and for nine months he had his choice and the latter he accepted and That he continued to serve in said service of the United States from on the Continental establishment from the first day of May 1777 until the last day of January 1778 when he was discharged from service at Valley Forge in the State of Pennsylvania he then had a written certificate of his discharge which he has since lost that he was out under several other enlistments though not entitling him to a pension under the law of the 18 th of March 1818

That he was in the battles of Bennington both at Saratoga or Stillwater at the surrender of Burgoyne and that he is in reduced circumstances and stands in need of the assistance of his country for support —
Sworn to and declared before me the day and year aforesaid
William Badger
I William Badger Judge as aforesaid do certify that it appears to my satisfaction that the said Stevens Burley did serve in the revolutionary war as stated in the preceding declaration against the common enemy for the term of nine months on the Continental establishment and that he is in reduced circumstances and stands in need of the assistance of his country for support and I now transmit the proceedings and testimony taken and had before me to the Secretary for the Department of War pursuant to the directions of the aforementioned act of Congress —
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal have caused the seal of said Court to be hereunto affixed. This 7 th day of August A.D. 1819
William Badger By Order of the Judge Attest, A. Pierce, Clerk.

This may certify that Stephens Burley of Gilmanton, served under my Command in the first Company of Third Regiment in the New Hampshire line, upon continental estab- -lishments, commanded by Colonel Alexander Seammel, in the Year One Thousand, seven hundred & seventy seven —
James Gray
Rockingham ss Epsom June 26 th 1819 Then personally appeared above the named James Gray and Made solemn Oath that the above certificate by him subscribed is just and true before me Joseph Sanborn Just Peace
Epsom 5 th August 1819.
This may certify that Mr. Stephens Burley served under my Command in the first Com- pany, Third New Hampshire Regiment, from the first day of May 1777 to the last of January 1778. when he was discharged by Col. Seammel at Cross Ferry, Delaware River.
James Gray

Widow Burleigh
admitted 9 months P. #30.
On roll W H Miller - roll Vol 3. p. 35 of
1 + 2 years men -
5 mo 26 d. in '77
10. - 78
15 " 26
4 mo in 1776 Sen
19. 26 Bed of cont

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress, of the 7 th July, 1838, entitled an act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows —
State of New Hampshire Strafford County } ss.
On this eighth day of August A. D. 1838, personally appeared before the Court of Common Pleas held at Gilford in the County of Strafford aforesaid, Abigail Burley a resident of Gilford in the County of Strafford aforesaid, aged sixty eight years, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth, on her oath make the following declarations, in order to obtain the benefit of the provisions made by the act of Congress, passed July 7 th 1838, entitled an act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows — That she is the widow of Stevens Burley a Revolutionary Pensioner under the act of Congress March 18 th 1818, late of Gilford in the County of Strafford aforesaid deceased. She further declares that she was married to the said Stevens Burley on the third day of September in the year one thousand seven hundred and eighty nine; that her husband, the aforesaid Stevens Burley died on the thirty first day of December 1829. That she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service, but the marriage

between the years Took place from the first of January, seventeen hundred and ninety four, viz at the time above stated —
Attest F. C. Coghvell - Abigail + Burleigh marks
Subscribed and sworn to in open Court on the day and year above written. Attest Al oys well. Clerk.
State of New Hampshire
Sturminster Newton
Shropshire ss. I Francis Cagnell Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for said County hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings before said Court, in the matter of the application of Abigail Burley for a Pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said Court this eighth day of August Anno Domini 1838 -
Met A. bags well. clerk.

190 Stearns Burleigh Burleigh-
15-164
am
March 1920

To the Justices of the Court of Common Pleas now sitting at Gilford within and for the County of Strafford and State of New-Hampshire, on the Third Tuesday of July, 1820.
Stevens Burleigh aged 63 years , resident in Gilmanton in said County, comes into court, and in pursuance of an act of Congress passed on the 1st day of May, 1820, brings with him, and in his proper person exhibits to said Court a Schedule by him subscribed, containing his whole Estate and Income—his necessary clothing and bedding excepted—as follows:—
one Cow - one old swine - one frig 6 chairs - two Tables - old case drawers - some old hollow ware 20 crockery 10 Andirons - Shovel & tongs axe -
I am owing more than one hundred and fifty dollars - Stevens Burleigh
And the said Stevens Burleigh following oath by him duly taken and subscribed:—viz.
in pursuance as aforesaid produceth to said Court the
I Stevens Burleigh do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18th day of March, 1818, and that I have not, since that time, by gift, sale, or in any manner, disposed of my property, or any part thereof, with intent thereby so to diminish it as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress, entitled "an act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the revolutionary war," passed on the 18th day of March, 1818; and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me, any property or securities, contracts or debts due to me, nor have I any income other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed and by me subscribed.
Stephen Burleigh
And the said Stevens Burleigh doth here in Court further declare on oath, that he served in the revolutionary war as follows, viz. as a private in the company commanded by Captain James Grey - Col Scamells Regiment - New Hampshire line, from April 1, 1777 to the last day Jany 1778 - In the Battle at Stillwater -

That the date of his original declaration in order to obtain a pension is April 20 1818 , and the number of his pension certificate is 15.164 :—That his occupation is that of a farmer , but not able to pursue that of a laborer :—That the number and names of his family residing with him, and their ages and capacities to contribute to their support, are as follows, viz. his Wife Abigail Burleigh aged fifty years of age, of slender constitution - his three daughters Deborah Burleigh aged 14 years - Melinda Burleigh 9 years - Clilinda Burleigh 7 years all healthy children —
Wherefore he prays the opinion of the said Court as to the value of the property contained in the said schedule, and that the same, together with a copy of the premises, be duly certified to the Secretary of War.
Sworn and declared before the said court the 18 th day of July 1820.
Attest, A. Peirce , CLERK.
} Stevens Burleigh
STATE OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE.....STRAFFORD ss.
AT a Court of Common Pleas holden at Gilford within and for the County of Strafford and State of New-Hampshire, on the 18 th day of July 1820 before
DANIEL M. DURELL, Esquire, Chief Justice, and
VALENTINE SMITH, and
SAMUEL QUARLES,
} Associate Justices of said Court.
The aforesaid schedule and oath and the above declaration duly subscribed and sworn by the said Stevens Burleigh having been by him exhibited in person, and presented to the court, and the same being seen and considered, it is the opinion of said Court that the value of the property contained in said schedule is twenty one dollars & fifty - cents . Wherefore the Court order that a copy of the premises, together with the proceedings thereon, be duly certified to the Secretary of War.
Attest, A. Peirce , CLERK.
STATE OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE.....STRAFFORD ss.
I, ANDREW PEIRCE , Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas within and for the County of Strafford, being a court of record, do certify that the foregoing schedule and oath, and the declaration annexed, with the proceedings and opinion of the court thereon, are true copies from the Records and files of said court.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said Court, the 18 th day of July 1820.
A. Peirce , CLERK.

In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of Stevens Burley or Burleigh a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pen- sion on file in this Bureau. N. F. 21,736
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     May 1, 1777 to Jan. 31, '78. Pri. James Gray Alexr. Scammel N.H.          
Battles engaged in, Bennington, both battles of Stillwater. Residence of soldier at enlistment, Enlisted at Sanbornton, N.H. Date of application for pension, April 20, 1818. His ch. was a l. Residence at date of application, Gilmanton, Strafford Co., N.H. Age at date of application, 63 yrs. He died Dec. 31, 1829.
Remarks: He mar. Sept. 3, 1789, Abigail Taylor. She was  al. pension on her ap. ex. Aug. 8, 1838, while a resident  of Gilmanton, N.H., aged 68 yrs.
In 1820 the following children were referred to: Deborah, 14,  Melinda 9, and Clilinda, 7 yrs. of age.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

Rev
WIDOW, &c.
1917, Aug. 14. History to Mrs. E. S. Boyer. Fr.
1922 Sept. 12. Hist to Mrs. Joe - Lindsay, Au
File No. 1735
Abigail Bursley widow of Stearns Bursley Dis. Rev. War.
Act July 1838
Index: Vol. 1 , Page 106
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Stevens Burley N.W. Act March 18. 1818 to what time paid? Rev. Officer Sep 8, 1838,
Dec 31 Dec. 1829 paid to that period JH

282 Patmouth N. Hampshire Abigail Burley widow of Stevens Burley decd.
Danl Gale 11 March 1839 " " 5 apr "
who was a pensioner under the Act of 1818 and who died on the 31 st Decem r or 1829 of Stratford in the State of N.H. who was a Private in the company commanded by Captain _____ of the Reg t commanded by Col Seammuel in the N.H.C. time for 19 mos. 26 days Increase to $66.22 per ann.
Inscribed on the Roll of Patmouth N.H. at the rate of 30 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836
Certificate of Pension issued the 10 th day of Sept 1838, and sent Daniel Gale Gilmford P.O. N.H.
Arrears to the 4th of Sept 1838 $75.00 Semi-annual allowance ending 4 Nov 39, 15.00
Daniel Gale $90.00
Gilmford P.O. N.H. { Act July 7, 1838. }
Recorded by _____ Clerk, Book _____ Vol. _____ Page 34

A Muster & pay roll of Men raised for Canada out of Col Owens and Col Badger's Regiments mustered & paid by Pter Baker Esquire
John Drew Captain Samuel Webb Lieut David W. Neal 2 do John Davis Ser t
Stephen Burleigh D. one Month's pay & Bounty to total 79.18. Travelling fees 8.4 Sum Total 10.6.4
State of New Hampshire August 29. 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 appointed
Pter Baker
State of New Hampshire
Secretary of State's Office April 16. 1839
I hereby certify, that the foregoing is a true extract from the original Record in this Office that the above named Roll contains the names of ninety one Men of which Stephen Burleigh is of the number & the several sums are placed against his name under the different headings above named. In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed the Seal of said State.
Isaac Stevens Jr Sec y of State

I Nathaniel Gale of Gilmanston in the county of Strafford and State of New Hampshire aged seventy years, that I have been well acquainted with depose and say, Abigail Burley the widow of Stearns Burley late a Revolutionary soldier deceased, more than fifty years past. living more than the period of time above stated, and that the said Abigail Burley , now remains the widow of the said Stearns Burley and has never been married since the death of Stearns Burley her said husband. Nathaniel Gale
State of New Hampshire Strafford County ss. Aug. 13 th 1838
Subscribed and sworn to on the day and year above written
Before me, Daniel Gale Jus. Peace Thereby certify that the above named Nathaniel is a credible witness
Daniel Gale Jus. Peace

State of New Hampshire Stratford County ss. I Francis Cagnuel clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for said County hereby certify that Nathaniel R. Clark & Daniel Gale, Esquires, before whom the annexed affidavits of Henry R. Lane and Nathl Gale purport to have been taken are magistrates as there stated and that I believe the signatures to the same purporting to be theirs are genuine -
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said Court this thirteenth day of August 1838 -
Francis Cagnuel, clerk.

State of New Hampshire Stratford County Gilsumtown April 18 th 1889,
Sir,
I herewith transmit to you the declaration of the Secretary of the State of New Hampshire, further evidence in the case of Abigail Burleigh the widow of Stephen Burley as he used to write his name — It is requested that you return me an answer in the case immediately in the case at the P. Office at Gilford N. Hampshire
I am Respectfully Yrs. Obed. Servt.
Daniel Gale
J. L. Edwards Esq.
Washington City

Payment to be made at Portsmouth N.H. by Isaac Waldron Esq. Agent for paying Pension- ers, in the Agency of N. H. Camp. First payment to be made on the 31st December, 1838, and on the 4th March and 4th Septem- ber in each year there- after.
Recorded in the Pension Office, in Book A Vol. 1 st Page 34 by K. H. Addison Clerk.

WAR DEPARTMENT.
Five years Pension.
I certify that in conformity with the first section of the act of July 7, 1838, Abigail Burley widow of Stearns Burley dec'd who was a Private in the Revolution and died on the 31 st day of December 1829 is entitled to receive five years' pension at the rate of Thirty dollars and _____ cents per month , annum commencing on the fourth day of March, 1836; and in case of the death or marriage of said widow before the expiration of said five years, the pension will cease on the day of such marriage or death.
Given at the War Office of the United States, this 10 th day of September one thousand eight hundred and thirty Eight
Acting  J. Cooper Secretary of War.
Examined and } Countersigned. }
J. B. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions.

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Daniel Hale Esq. Gwynedd
To be left at the Post Office in Gwynedd

Concord March 22-1839 Dear Sir the name of Stevens Burleigh is not on the Pay Roll of Col d Grenwich Col d Light Battery I find on a Muster Roll of men raised for Canada August 29. 1776 the name of Stephen Burleigh. If you will a Certificate of the above I will make one to that effect
Sir I am Respectfully your Jonah Stevens
Of the men were raised out of Col d Badger's Col d Evans Regiment

State of New Hampshire Stratford County
Sir,
Gilsumpton Aug. 13 th 1838
I herewith transmit the declaration of Abigail Burley widow of Steven Burley deceased with the accompanying evidence in the case — It is requested that you return me an inquisition as soon as may be into Gilford P. Office N. H.
J. G. Edmonds Esq. I am Respectfully Your Atte. Servt. Washington City Daniel Gale

THE NEW HAMPSHIRE SOCIETY OF THE COLONIAL DAMES OF AMERICA
Rev. Sec. J.N.M.
Exeter, N.H.
Aug. 7 1917
To the Commissioner of Pensions
Dear Sir:-
Will you kindly furnish me with any informa- tion you may have relative to one Abigail Burley of Gilman- ton N.H. I find that she was on the roll of those re- ceiving pensions in 1840 - rec- ord of which is in New Hamp. State Papers vol. XXX .
Did she receive her pension

as a widow, or as a daughter of a Revolutionary soldier? And what was that soldier's name? In fact any information you may have and can give me I shall be very glad to receive as it may help straighten out several things for me.
If there is any expense please let me know.
Thanking you in advance for any assistance you may give me, I am
Yours sincerely
Mrs. E. B. Boyer
136 High Street ;

MRS. JOSEPH LINDSAY CHAPTER LIBRARIAN 1020 JOHN AVENUE SUPERIOR, WISCONSIN
July 27, 1922.
Commissioner of Pensions, Revolutionary War Records Section, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:-
In Vol. 30, N. H. State Papers, I find
"Abigail Burley pensioner for Revolutionary services, age 69, Head of Family Abigail Burley. June 1, 1840."
Will you please send me statement of Abigail Burley's Revolutionary services as contained in her application for pension on file in your Bureau?
Thanking you in anticipation for this favor, and again for all past communications which are gratefully received and most highly appreciated - how highly one must have lived far from genealogical centers to estimate, I am
Respectfully,
Julia Willsie Wingate Lindsay.
(Mrs. Joseph)