Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 15,989, Isaac Bridgman, N.H.

SERVICE
NUMBER
N. H.
Bridgman, Isaac Theoda
N. 15,989
CONTENTS

New Hampshire 4161
Theoda Bridgman, widow of Isaac Bridgman, who died on the 28 Augt. 1815, of Grafton in the State of N.H. who was a Pri in the Com commanded by Captain of the commanded by in the N.H. line for 8 mo. 23 days, N.H.
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Inscribed on the Roll of Concord at the rate of 29 Dollars 19 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 7 day of Feb 1845 and sent to M H Sylvester. Present
Arrears to the 4th of Semi-annual allowance ending
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act July 4, 1836, Section the 3
Recorded by H. L. Swann Clerk Book Vol. 1 Page 221

Timothy Kenrick Lebanon N.H.

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
Grafton ss On this 4 th day of April 1837 personally appeared before me David C. Gilchrist Esquire one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas within and for the County of Grafton & State of New Hampshire, Theoda Bridgman a resident of Hanover in said County of Grafton aged 76 years who first being 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, 1836.
That she is the widow of Israel Bridgman who was a private in the Army of the Revolution. Served in Captain Joseph Estabrooks Company, Col. Stevens, Regt from June 1775 to January 1776. This company was composed of soldiers from Hanover & Lebanon, their quarters were at Lebanon and were marched from thence as occasion required, at times employed in guarding the paper amp Connecticut River, in scouting and such other service as we were ordered. Served at this time six Months.
Also in the summer of 1776 he enlisted into Captain David Woodwards Company. Joshua Hays & Lyman Lieutenants was stationed at a fort in Noyack Vermont doing fort duty, scouting and such other service as were required, served Six Months.
Also in the spring of 1777 he went under the command of Col. Edmond Freeman to Tienderoga served at this time Three Months.
Also in the fall of the same year 1777, he went to Saratoga in a Company of Militia was there at the time Gen. Burgoyne surrendered, served at this time two Months but she does not recollect the names of the Officers.
Also in the the year 1780 or 1781 he served as a soldier in Col. John Ordways Company Col. David Woodwards Regiment. This was a regiment raised by the order of the Committee of safety for frontier towns in the vicinity of Hanover, for the purpose of scouting & as a frontier guard. He served in this Company at least six Months.
Also in the Month of February or March 1781, at the time the Indians attacked Newbury Vermont he was called out and marched to said Newbury, (at this time Col. Charles Johnson of Newbury was taken prisoner by the Indians) He served at this time one week.
He was also called out on alarms at many other times, on all alarms & was frequently absent in the service one week or more at a time but where he went or under whom he served she does not remember this was in 1780, 1781, & 1782.

his whole term of service was as she fully believes full two years. she has no documentary evidence whatever nor does she know of any other testimony than is herewith sent.
She further declares that she was married to the said Isaac Bridgman on the fourteenth day of December in the year Seventeen hundred & eighty. That her husband the aforesaid Isaac Bridgman died on the twenty eighth day of August 1815. and that she has remained a widow ever since that period, as will more fully appear by reference to the proof hereto annexed.
Therefor X Bridgman mark
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written before me David G. Churchill J. G. G. Pleas
I certify that the above named Deborah Bridgman by reason of old age and bodily infirmity is unable to attend the court.
David G. Churchill J. G. G. Pleas

Miss Freeman's P. Clerk's Certificate Marriage of Theodore Bridgman
John Bryant agent Meriden N.H.

Town Clerks Office
Hanover N.H. Nov. 17 th 1843
Jonathan Freeman D r of Hanover in the County of Grafton and State of New Hampshire, certify that on the Book of records of Marriages in my possession, there is the following entry
"December fourteenth Seventeen hundred and eighty Married Isaac Bridgman and Theodora Parks."
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.
"Decr 14 th 1780. Married Isaac Bridgman and Theodora Parks."
Jonathan Freeman D r above named depose and say that I hold the Office of Town Clerk in the County, Town and State aforesaid and that the above is a true extract from the records of said town with the exception above named as certified by me
Jonathan Freeman D r Town Clerk
State of New Hampshire Grafton ss
Sworn and subscribed to this 17 th day of November 1843 Before me
Timothy Owen
Justice of the Peace

I David Tenny of Hanover in the County of Grafton & State of New Hampshire of lawful age do testify and say that I was well acquainted with Elder Isaac Bridgman late of Hanover that I was knowing that said Bridgman was, enlisted to march in a Company under the command of Capt. David Woodward to Royallton Vt. and was gone six months or more and I verily believe that said Bridgman served in that place and time before mentioned - and further verily believe that said Bridgman was called out in the service of the revolu- tionary war at other times, although I cannot state the time spent further I say not - David Tenny Hanover March 27. 1837 -
State of New Hampshire } Then David Tenny made solemn Grafton p. March 27. 1837 } oath that the above affidavit by him subscribed is true -
Before me Jon a Freeman 2 d Jus. Peace I hereby certify that David Tenny who has subscribed the above affidavit is a competent witness & is entitled to credit - Jon a Freeman 2 d Jus. Peace

State of New Hampshire.
Office of Secretary of State.
I, Thomas P. Treadwell, Secretary of the State aforesaid, do hereby certify that Timothy Owen is an acting Justice of the Peace, in and for the County of Grafton duly commissioned and qualified; that his Commission was dated on the 24 th day of June 1843 and will expire on the 24 th day of June 1848 and that his signature to the annexed instrument is genuine.
Given under my hand and the Seal of said State this
5 th day of December 1843
Thomas P. Treadwell Secretary of State.

Jonathan Freeman 2 d
Certificate Isaac Bridgman's
8 weeks service
John Bryant Agent Meriden N.H.

Town Clerk's Office.
Hanover N H Nov 17 th 1843
Jonathan Freeman 2 d Clerk of the town of Hanover in the County of Grafton and State of New Hampshire do hereby certify that upon application for evidence of the Revolutionary services of Isaac Bridgman late of said Hanover, deceased, in the years 1780 & 1781, I have made search of the Books and papers on file in this office and find that at a meeting of the inhabitants of said town on the 3 rd day of July 1780 for the purpose of raising men and agreeing upon bounty and wages for them it was
"Voted to raise 5 men to join Capt. Paine's company for y e defence of these frontiers."
"Voted to give to each of said men a bounty of 40/- and 40/ pr month during the time they continue in service the bounty and one months wages to be paid at the end of three and the remainder when they shall be discharged, the whole to be paid equal to wheat at five shillings pr bushel — The town to be entitled to y e wages they shall draw from New Hampshire."
"Voted to enter measures for raising y e 6 men as militia &c agreeable to orders rec d from Col l Chase."
That the name of Isaac Bridgman subsequently appears upon the same paper, but without date as follows —
"Isaac Bridgman 3 Tours 8 weeks"
Jonathan Freeman 2 d Town Clerk

State of New Hampshire } Sworn and subscribed to the 17 th day Grafton ss } 1 st November 1843 Before me Timothy Keen Justice of the Peace

1833 Rhoda Pragma Declaration of date July 4 1836
Salon Woodward 3 mo - " " 27 " " # " " 27 4 hours 1.26 - 6.15 -
Timothy Kenrick Lebanon Me

State of New Hampshire
Secretary's office April 11. 1837
I certify that the within named David C. Chandler is a Judge of our Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Grafton a Court of Record in said State, and Jonathan Grimmer is a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, each duly qualified and their signatures genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set the seal of the State.
Ralph Metcalf by State.

I Delano Wright of Hanover in the State of New Hampshire aged 76 years do testify and say that I lived a near neighbor to, and have been well acquainted with Elder Isaac Bridg- man, late of Hanover whilst he lived in Hanover, and that said Bridgman was a soldier in the revolutionary war in Capt. David Woodward's Company with me and that I went with him in said company in the year 1777 on a tour to Ticonderoga and I fully believe that said Bridgman lived there three months or more - and said Bridgman was called out at the taking of Gen. Burgoyne - and that said Bridgman was a soldier in Capt. Joseph Estabrooks company in 1775, and afterwards in 1780 in Capt. Ordways - company, and was called out on an alarm to Newbury Vermont in the year 1781 - I cannot state the number of times said Bridgman was called out or the times spent but should think that the time spent at Newbury was a week or more according to the best of my recollection - And I further testify that said Bridg- man died in said Hanover August 28 th 1815 - and that Mrs. Theoda Bridgman still remains the widow of said Isaac Bridgman - further saith not -
Delano Wright
Hanover March 31 st
State of New Hampshire Grafton p. March 31. 1837
Then Delano Wright made solemn oath that the above affidavit by him subscribed is true
Before me Jon a Freeman 2 d Just. Peace
I hereby certify that Delano Wright who has subscribed the above affidavit is a competent witness and entitled to credit -
Jon a Freeman 2 d Justice Peace

Widow Bridgman care L. L. Edwards Letter to Timothy Kenrick Esq. June 24, 1837-
J. L. Edwards
Commr. of Pensions
Timothy Kenrick Esq Lebanon N.H.
Hon J. P. Dawson M.C.

War Department, Pension Office, June 24 1837.
Sir
I have examined the papers in the case of Mrs Theoda Bridgeman, widow of Isaac Bridgeman, and have placed them on file. The declarant sets forth the following services, (viz). That her late husband served, in the year
1775, 6 months, in Capt. Eastonbrook's company 1776, 6 " " " Woodward's " 1777, 3 " " " Sackett's " " 2 " " at Saratoga 1780, '81, 6 " in Capt. Ordway's company
I have not been able to find the roll of Capt. Eastonbrook's company. A roll of Captain Woodward's company shows that Mr Bridgeman was paid for 3 months, from July to October 1776; also that he served in the same company in July 1777, 11 days; and again at Ticonderoga 22 days from October 28 1777. There is also an Abstract which shows that he was paid from June 27th to July 24, the same year £2. 17. 4. I do not find any roll of Capt Ordway's company. Further proof will be required. I return the Town Clerk's certificate, in order that he may make an affidavit in due form of the facts therein stated.
3 11 £ 26 8. 07 22 27 6 26 11 6 15

I am, respectfully, your obedt servt J. L. Edwards
Timothy Kenrick, Esq. Lebanon, New Hampshire.

Aug 15 44
Dear
We find only 6 mo & 15 days Service. Had you better not look at Concord. It is also a matter of doubt when the (8 weeks Service not bond) was paid, said to be 1780 - 81. The marriage took place - Dec 1780. You must find more Service after that. Send Mrs. letter back to me.
Yours Truly
H. H. Dyer

Pol Soc. Arb. in order to see if any business was refund cp 10/17/51-
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State of New Hampshire.
Office of Secretary of State.
I, Thomas P. Treadwell, Secretary of the State aforesaid, do hereby certify that Jonathan Freeman 2 d  was  is , an acting Justice of the Peace, in and for the County of Grafton duly commissioned and qualified; that his Commission was dated on the 17 th day of June 1834 and will expired on the 17 th day of June 1839, and that he was reappointed a Justice of the Peace for said County, duly commissioned and qualified, that his commission is dated June 21 st 1839 and will expire June 21 st 1845, and that his signature to the annexed instrument is genuine.
Given under my hand and the Seal of said State this 5 th day of December 1843
Thomas P. Treadwell Secretary of State.

Certificate to be used in the case of Mrs Rhoda Bridgman widow of Isaac Bridgman

State of New Hampshire, Secretary of State's Office, I, Thomas P. Treadwell, Secretary of the State aforesaid, do hereby certify that among the Revolutionary Rolls in this Office is found one purporting to be a Pay Roll of Col o Jonathan Chase's Regiment on which is borne the name of Isaac Bridgman, as a Private, with an allowance for Eight Days service - from July 4 th , 1777. to July 12 th , 1777. The original Roll on which said service appears may be found in Vol 1. Book 6, page 23, of the Records returned to this Office from the War Office Jan'y. A. D. 1841.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the Seal of said State, this 24 th day of September. A. D. 1844
Thomas P. Treadwell Secretary of State

State of New Hampshire.
Office of Secretary of State.
I Thomas P. Treadwell, Secretary of the State aforesaid, do hereby certify that Timothy Owen is an acting Justice of the Peace, in and for the County of Grafton duly commissioned and qualified; that his Commission was dated on the 24 th day of June 1843 and will expire on the 24 th day of June 1848 and that his signature to the annexed instrument is genuine.
Given under my hand and the Seal of said State this 5 th day of December 1843
Thomas P. Treadwell Secretary of State.

No. 22, 1844
Add d tes. case
Theo Bridgman,
Rev. J. P. L. Edwards Commencing

Nov 22. 44
Sir
Enclosed you will find some additional proof in the case of the claim of Theodore Bridgman
I am Respectfully H. H. Haskell
Mr J. L. Edwards

111 Town Clerks Office Hanover, New Hampshire This certifies that in a book of records in this Office pur- porting to be the records of Marriages, Births & Deaths; under the head of "Marriages performed by the Rev. Eden Burroughs as by him returned for record" there is the following: Dec r 14. 1780 Married Isaac Bridgman and Theodora Parks"
Hanover March 22 d 1837
A True Copy of record Attest Agrippa Dow Town Clerk

State of New Hampshire
Grafton ss on this twelfth day of July A.D. 1837 the within Nanna Agrippa Dow Forster Clerk of Hanover personally appeared and made oath in due form of law that the within certificate by her subscribed is true
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my Notarial seal at Lebanon County of Grafton and State of New Hampshire this twelfth day of July A.D. 1837 —
Timothy Kenrick Notary Public

J L Edwards
Jan 8 45
Mr. Bradshaw
15 60 15 90

Pension Office,
January 8. 1845.
Sir,
The certificate of the Secretary of New Hampshire establishing eight days of additional service in 1777 to be added as evidence in the case of Theoda Bridgman, has been filed. Thus far the evidence shews that the claim should have been asserted under the act of July 7. 1838, the marriage not having taken place until 1780. There is an error in the Secretary's certificate which says "for eight days service - from July 4. 1777 to July 4 th 1777." The service established amounts to 6 months and 23 days in all.
I am respectfully,
- Your Ob't. Servt.
J L Edwards
M. H. Sylvester, Esq. Present.

Jan 29 45
MS
Hon J. B. Edwards Comm Pension
H. H. Sylvester

Meriden Jany 24 45
Dear Sir
I have rec d the Com n of Penny's communication to you in relation to the claim of Theodosia Pringle which I herewith return - It is true that the marriage did not take place till the 14 th of Dec r . 1780 And it is also true that the last period of her husband's services was subsequent to the marriage in 1781 which service I am confident was proved by two witnesses of which Mrs. Durkee Esq. was one. I have therefore to require your immediate personal attention to the further examination of the papers in this case feeling confident that you will find all right as respects the act under which she claims -
Very truly Yours
WM. Mygale
Shall write you again by next Monday if time will permit
WB

D. and Sullivan Vol 36 p 257 Cash-

Have Budget
 75. Cp Earlbruh (1 Henry L. 1907) 75 6mo  76. " " " 6mo Oct 28 Nov 18 76 22d  77. " " " 3 mo +  " Sacatoga 2 m  80. St. Ordway 6mo  81. St. Stock. 
+ Col Chan Rev. Capt Woodward 11 days Vol. 1. July 4th 11th 8 miles C. at L. No. 18. — 22 Ty. June 17th 27th 11th 17 4 7/10° Capt.
Col Chan. 90 days 76 Oct. Capt Wood Co July 1st 76. 90 d

Theoda Bridgman
N H
Act 4 th July '36
ad ap
8 mi. 23 a
priv
$ 29. 19 per an
her. died 28 Aug. 1815.
H. H. Lyman Esq.
Washington D.C.

Bill Shaw Mr. & Cap Woodworth Co 1776 1 3 days in same Co. 77 1 12 d. by acct. war pua £2. 17. 4 5. 15

Theoda Bridgeman wid. of Isaac. N.H.
Sur. let. T. Kennick
June 24 1837 do do
Nov. 4 1837 —
Lit & H. H. Sylvester Aug 17 1844.
to same 8 Jan. 1845
Ad 4 July 1836

Rev WIDOW, &c.
File No. _____
15989
Thos. Bridgman
Widow of
Isaac Bridgman
Pr. Rev War
Act _____
July 14th 36
Index: Vol. _____
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Page _____
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[Arrangement of 1870.]

I Benjamin Davis of Hanover in the County of Grafton and State of New Hampshire of lawful age do testify and say that Elder Isaac Bridgman enlisted in a volunteer company with me to go to Royalton Vt in the year 1776 and remained there in the same year six months or more. The company was commanded by Capt. David Woodward, Joshua Warren Lieutenant - and I am confident that said Bridgman was out in frequent excursions of the Militia of New Hampshire from the year 1776 to the year 1782 but cannot state the number of times or the time spent - further say not -
Hanover March 27. 1837 - Benj - Davis
State of New Hampshire Grafton County ss.
Then Benjamin Davis made solemn oath that the above affidavit by him subscribed is true -
Before me Jon a Freeman V o Just. Peace
I hereby certify that Benjamin Davis who has subscribed the above affidavit is a competent witness & entitled to credit.
Jon a Freeman V o Just. Peace

I Daniel Kendrick of Hanover in the county of Grafton and State of New Hampshire of lawful age do testify and say that I have been acquainted well with Elder Isaac Bridgman late of Hanover aforesaid, that said Bridgman enlisted in a volunteer company commanded by Capt. Edmund Freeman with me to go to Ticonderoga some time in the spring of 1777 in the service of the revolu- tionary war and remained there three months or more - and I am confident that said Bridgman was frequently called out at other times into the service from the year 1776 to 1781 - but cannot state the number of times or the time spent - further I say not -
Hanover March 27. 1837 - Daniel Kendrick
State of New Hampshire } Then Daniel Kendrick made Grafton p. March 27. 1837 } solemn oath that the above affidavit by him submitted is true -
Before me Jon a Freeman 2 d Just. Peace
I hereby certify that Daniel Kendrick who has subscribed the above affidavit is a competent witness & is entitled to credit -
Jon a Freeman 2 d Just. Peace

I John Durkee of Hanover in Hanover in the county of Grafton & State of New Hampshire of lawful age do testify and say that I was well acquainted with Elder Isaac Bridgman while he lived in Hanover, that I have have no doubt that said Bridgman was called out on an expedition to Newbury Vt. in the year 1781 in the service of the revolutionary war - and I am confi- dent that said Bridgman was frequently called out at other times in said service from the year 1776 to 1782. further I say not -
John Durkee
Hanover March 27. 1837 -
State of New Hampshire } Then John Durkee made solemn oath Grafton ss. March 27. 1837 } that the above affidavit by him submitted is true -
Before me Jon a Freeman Esq. Just. Peace
I hereby certify that John Durkee who has subscribed the above affidavit is a competent witness & entitled to credit - Jon a Freeman Esq. Just. Peace

I Jonathan Woodward of Hanover in the County of Grafton & State of New Hampshire of lawful age do testify and say that Elder Isaac Bridgman late of Hanover deceased was called out in the Militia of New Hampshire with me on an alarm to go to Newbury Vermont in the year 1781 - but cannot state the time spent, and I further testify that said Bridgman was belonged to a company of minute men in said Hanover under the command of Capt. Joseph Estabrooks of Lebanon - and further I say not
Hanover March 27. 1837 - Jonathan Woodward
State of New Hampshire Grafton ss. March 27. 1837
Then Jonathan Woodward made solemn oath that the above affidavit by him subscribed is true -
Before me Jon a Freeman D o Just. Peace
I hereby certify that Jonathan Woodward who has subscribed the above affidavit is a competent witness & entitled to credit.
Jon a Freeman D o Just. Peace
I John Durkee of Hanover above named depose and say that I am one of the New Hampshire surviving soldiers of the re- -volution that I was called upon at various times, and rendered the country much service as did also my neighbors during the revolutionary struggle. Alarms in this section of the country being on the Connieticutt river were of frequent occurrence and many short periods of service were conse- -quently performed - I was at the time well acquainted with Isaac Bridgman and Jonathan Woodward above named they being at the time my fellow towns-men - I was one of the number who turned out on the alarm occasion to which the said Woodward has reference in the above affidavit - We started for Newbury a distance of about thirty miles in the month of February 1781 - This was a short tour of service not

exceeding one week in duration - And although the said Bridgman and Woodward did not to my recollection accompany me either going or returning, yet I am confi- dent that they were both there, for all or nearly all of our effective men turned out and went on that occasion -
John D. Sleeper
State of New Hampshire Grafton ss Nov. 11 th 1843.
Sworn to and subscribed on this day
Before me Jon a Freeman 2 d Justice Peace
I further certify that the deponent above named is credible witness -
Jon a Freeman 2 d Justice Peace
Jonathan Woodward & John Sleeper Esq. Deposition in the cause of Sherburne Bridg- man - vs - John D. Sleeper in 1781