Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 22,742, John Chickering, Mass.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Mass.
Chickering, John Ruth
W 22,742.
CONTENTS

1466 Concord New Hampshire
Ruth Chickering, M rs widow of John Chickering, who was a Private Y st in the Mass a Line,
Increased from $26.66 per ann. Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 36 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 24 day of Octo. 1844 and sent to
W. West. Hartford Concord. N. H.
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book A Vol. 2 Page 14.
Debit what has been paid
2 Certs.
1838 } rep d : see letter 1843 } 24. October to Pen. Agents. — Increased. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

43 Ruth Chickering widow of John 6076 act 1838 N. 76. M. R. d. 1805
Map Rolls
Haron Matthews one of the row

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 pension to certain widows,"
State of New Hampshire,
Merrimack
ss.
On this third day of September 1839, Personally appeared before me Aaron Whittamore , Justice of the court of common Pleas in and for the County and State aforesaid.
Beth Chickering , a resident of Pembroke, in the County and State aforesaid, Aged 84 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 th 1838, entitled "An Act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows:"
That she is the widow of John Chickering ,
who was a private in the Army of the Revolution,
That according to her best knowledge and belief he served twenty one months in the service of the United States,
That he served under Capt Whitcher in Col. Hoos Regt. in the Mass. line, in 1778 and 1779, eight months at Newport and vicinity,
(as will more fully appear by proof annexed)
(That she does not know of any person living who can testify to his service except the annexed)
She further declares she was married to the said John Chickering , at Concord Mass. the 24 th day of February A.D. 1784, by Rev. Wadsworth ,
(as will appear by proof annexed)
That her husband the aforesaid John Chickering  Died on the fourth day of October A.D. 1805 at Pembroke N.H.
(as will more fully appear by proof annexed)
That she was not married to him when he entered the service,

She further declares she was Married to the said John Chickering at Danvers Mass. the 24 th day of February A.D. 1784. by Benj: Wadsworth,
as will appear by Proof annexed
That her husband the aforesaid John Chickering Died on the fourth day of October A.D. 1805 = at Pembroke N.H.C. as will more fully appear by proof annexed
That she was not Married to him her (aforesaid Husband) PRIOR to his leaving the Service, but the Marriage took place, PRIOR to the first day of January, eighteen hundred and ninety four, or, at the time above stated.
She further declares, she was never afterwards married, and still remains a widow.
Ruth Chickering Sworn to and subscribed the day and year above written before me,
Aaron Whittmore } Justice of the Court of Common Pleas for the County & State aforesaid
Certify that the above declaration was taken at the dwelling House of the above named Ruth Chickering she being unable to attend Court from bodily infirmity.
Aaron Whittmore } Justice of the said Court.

Mr Elliot Chickering Concord
D.H.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts County of Essex
Danvers Town Clerk's Office Aug t 8 th A.D. 1839.
I Joseph Shed, do on Oath declare, that I am Clerk of the Town of Danvers aforesaid; and that I have the custody of the Records of said Town, and that the following is an Extract therefrom.
M c John Chickering of Pembroke New Hampshire and Miss. Ruth Dale of Danvers, were joined in Marriage, on the twenty fourth day of February in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty four. That it is a true Copy of the Record, with the exception of the date, which is expressed in fair legible figures.
A. List of Marriages (Among others)
Feb y 24 th 1784. M c John Chickering, of Pembroke, New Hampshire, & Miss Ruth Dale of Danvers.
By Benj m Wadsworth, of Danvers Recorded March 13. 1785. By Stephen Needham, Town Clerk.
I Joseph Shed, 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.
Joseph Shed, Clerk of the Town of Danvers.
Essex ss. Danvers August 8 th A.D. 1839. Then personally appeared, Joseph Shed Esq. Sub- scriber to the above Certificate, and made solemn Oath, to the truth of the same.
Before me, Andrew Nichols Justice of the Peace.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts County of Essex and Town of Danvers. August 9 th 1839
I Eunice Webb do on oath declare that I am a sister of Ruth Chickering named in the preceding certificates and that I am now eighty years of age and about four years younger than the said Ruth. That I remember perfectly well the day and circumstances of her marriage with the said John Chickering — That he removed from Andover Massachusetts of which I believe he was a native citizen to Pembroke New Hampshire a short time previous to his marriage — That he came from Pembroke to Danvers — was married as before stated and removed my sister to that town where she has continued to live as I believe unto this day.
Eunice Webb --
Essex ss. Danvers August 9 - 1839
Then Personally appeared Eunice Webb - above named and made solemn oath to the truth of the Certificate above by her subscribed before me
Andrew Nichols Jus. Peace -

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS.
ESSEX, ss.
I, JOHN PRINCE, Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas, within and for the County of Essex, do certify, that
Andrew Nichols Esquire is a Justice of the Peace
within and for said County, and that his signature hereon is genuine.
WITNESS MY HAND, and the Seal of said Court of Common Pleas,
August 9 th A. D. 1839
John Prince Clerk.

I Stephen Chickering, a resident of Pembroke, in County of Merrimack (and State) of New Hampshire aged 46 years —
Testify (and say that I have been well acquainted with John Chickering, late of Pembroke, (and Ruth Chickering, his wife for more than forty years past, until his death.)
That they have lived in Pembroke, in the same neighborhood within same for House, more than forty years past —
(and further testify that the above named John Chickering (husband of Ruth Chickering who has signed the annexed declaration — Died , of Pembroke aforesaid, on the fourth day of October, A.D. 1805 —
(and further testify, that Ruth Chickering above named (and now widow of John Chickering, is now living in Pembroke aforesaid, in my neighborhood; (and knows, she has never married, since the death of her above named husband, (and still remains a widow.)
Stephen Chickering
State of New Hampshire — Merrimack — Sept. 3 d 1839
Sworn to (and) subscribed before me.
Aaron Whittmore Proce 3
I certify that Stephen Chickering above named, who has signed the above affidavit, is a credible person, whose statements are entitled to full credit.
Aaron Whittmore Proce 3

Rev
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 22.742
Ruth Chickering widow of Johan Chickering Sergt Rev War
Act March 3 d 48
Index : Vol 4 , Page 132
[Arrangement of 1870.]

5396
New Hampshire
Ruth Chickering widow of John Chickering who was a pensioner under the Act of — and who died on the 1. Oct o 1805 of Merrimack in the State of NH who was a Pr Vt in the Co commanded by Captain Farnum of the reg commanded by Col Foye in the Mass a line for 10. Fds Pri 150s Sgt
Inscribed on the Roll of Concord at the rate of 30 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Increased from $26:66 2/3 per ann.
Certificate of Pension issued the 24 day of Oct o 1844 and sent to Wm. West. Concord. N.H.
Total amount, $
[Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by Book
H. L. Mann Vol. 1
Clerk, Page 27.
Debut what paid

Rep Aug 14
1466
New Hampshire Con
Ruth Chickering
widow of John Chickering who was a Private
in the class line
for 8 months
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 26 Dollars & 66 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 14 th day of August 1843 and sent to
Wm Welch, Concord N.H.
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book A Vol. 1 . Page 15

5396 New Hampshire
Ruth Chickering widow of John Chickering, decd.
who was a pensioner under the Act of and who died on the 12 th Octr 1805, of Merrimack (the State of N. Hamp.) who was a private in the company commanded by Captain Farnum of the regt commanded by Col Foye in the Mass. Militia time for 8 months.
Inscribed on the Roll of Concord at the rate of 26 Dollars 66 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4 th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 16 day of May 1840, sent to William West, Concord, N. H.
Arrears to the 4 th of Mar 1840 $106.66 Semi-annual allowance ending 4 Sep '40 13.33
$119.99
{ Act July 7, } 1838 }
Recorded by D. M. Curdy. Clerk Book A. Vol. 1. Page 48.

Hon. J. S. Edwards - Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.C.

Sir
Concord N.H. August 9 th 1844
I herewith transmit to the Department, the Declaration and papers of Ruth Chickering, widow of John Chickering, for an increase of pension, under act of 4 th July 1838. &c.
When examined, please to return the receipt to me at Concord N.H. I believe.
I am very respectfully your
Obt Servt
Hon. J. L. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.C.
W m West Atty for Claimant

Rich Chickering N H
Act 7 July 1838
8 mo 1775. Capt Farnum 2 " 1776 Capt Read - 7 " Capt Patten 10 mo 7. Pirate. $34.10 15 days Sergeant 1778 Capt Patten 2.50 $36.60
deduct what has been paid at the rate of 26 62 per Ann -
Adm l Act 3 March 1843 $36 60 per Ann deduct what has been paid
William West Concord N H

Sir
Concord May 30 - 1843
I herewith transmit to the Department the Declaration of Ruth Chickering, widow of John Chickering, for a pension under act of 3 March 1843
When examined please to return the result to me at Concord. N. H. P. Office.
I am very
Respectfully Yours
Oliver Smith
Hon. S. L. Edwards,
Commissioner of Pensions
Wm West, Atty for Claimant

Hon. S. L. Edward Cannon of Redding Washington D.C.

6076 Bark Chickering Mud of M o NH Ad July 7 1836 Manco 1784 due 1805 Allow $26.66 per am 8 m per Not Mass miles Cap Nanam
Mr. West Esq Concord NH

Ruth Chickering
Wm. Lloyd J. P. ... 6th Street Springfield, Pa. March 1st 1888

Concord N.H. May 4 th 1840
Sir
Mrs. Ruth Chickering (Widow of John Chickering, decd,) who has made application for a pension under the act of 7 th July 1838.
Request; that you will forward a certificate for the Eight Months Service, of her late husband, in 1775.
In regard to your letter of the 30 th April 1840. please to return the result to me at Concord N.H. P.O.
I am
very Respectfully your old Servt
Hon J. B. Edwards Chairman of Committee Washington D.C. William West Atty for the Claimant

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

Concord N.H. Sept 7-1839
Sir
I herewith transmit to the Department the proclamation and papers of Ruth Chickering of New Hampshire, - for a pension, under the Act of Congress of 7th July 1838. - When examined, please to return the result to me at Concord N.H. P. Office
I am
Very Respectfully
Young B.D. - Secy
Hon J. G. Edwards -
Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.C.
William West Atty for Plaintiff

V. W. H. 6076
Ruth Chickering, wid of John — act 1838
Let to Wm West 29 th
Oct 1839 —
let to same 30 th April 1840.

Hon. J. L. Edwards. Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.C.

Concord N.H. Jan'y 30 th 1840
Sir
In answer to yours of the 29 th of Oct 1839. in the case of With Chickering , - widow of John Chickering.
I herewith transmit to you a Supplementary Declaration embracing Eight Months Service , in Capt Farnum's Company in Col. Frye's Reg't in 1775. in Mass. line. to be filed with her papers.
The eight Months Service in 1775. specified, in her former declaration, (and substantiated by the witness Mr. Asa French , whose name appears on the roll of Sgt. Blanchard's Comp. in Col. Foon's Reg't. (and is a very respectable and credible witness) and John Chickering's name not upon it, — may prove to be in another service, Asa French was in the Blode Island Service in 1776. under Capt. Johnson in Mass. line, (and it may appear that John Chickering was in same Company with him, in lieu of being in Capt. Whitcomb's Company in 1775. as stated by French the witness;
If consistent with the regulations of the Department, you would examine the roll of Capt. Johnson's , for Service of John Chickering, (as his name should appear there, it may give more satisfactory evidence of his Service, when examined) —

— to return the result to me at Concord N.H. — as early an explanation as convenient will may relieve a very dependant old Lady.
I forwarded to the Department 25 th April 1898. the case of Mary Patch, widow of Reuben Patch and has been returned and amended since; I have not yet rec d the result, if perfectly convenient to take up her papers and return me the result you will confer a favor.
I am Respectfully
— Your Ob st Serv t
Hon J. S. Edwards Counsel of Prosec
W. H. North Attorney

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, October 17 1839.
I hereby Certify, That, from an examination of the Books and Documents, relating to Military Services in the War of the Revolution, which remain in this Department, it appears that the Name of John Chickren is borne on a Return of Capt. Farnum's Company in Col d Frye's Regiment, from Andover. The return is dated, "Camp at Cambridge, October 6 th 1775" And signed Samuel Johnson. Lt.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto affixed the Seal of the Commonwealth, the date above written.
John D. Sleeper Secretary of the Commonwealth.

1776 Same place R.G. Archduke Carlisle In Checkup
Bundle 25 no 13
James Chandler - Maps Captain John, Co. Wadsworth Rev. A. R. L. Com. Spg 1776

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

Concord N.H. Oct 19. 1839.
Sir,
I forwarded to the department (on the 15 th of Sept last) the declaration and papers of Ruth Chickering, widow of John Chickering, formerly of Andover, Mass, for a Pension under the act of 7 th July 1838. with an affidavit of Eight Months Service
I have since obtained a certificate from the Secretary Office, Mass, which will, I expect by the examination of the rolls, lead to the evidence of his remaining Service,
which certificate I herewith enclose to be used in her case.
when it shall please to return the result to me I Concord N.H.
I am very Respectfully
Your Obedt Servt
Hon. J. L. Edwards Clerk of Pension Navy Dept B.E.
William West dittog for Blamey

1825 Ruth Chickering
8 Mo 1775. Cap Farnum 2 " 1771. Cap Read 17 " Cap Bally 10.7 Atts per week. 34.30 15 days Supt. 2.50 36.80

State of New Hampshire.
Office of Secretary of State.
I, Thomas P. Treadwell, Secretary of the State aforesaid, do hereby certify that William West is an acting Justice of the Peace, in and for the County of Merrimack — duly commissioned and qualified; that his Commission was dated on the 18 th day of June 1840 and will expire on the 18 th day of June 1845 and that his signature to the annexed instrument is genuine.
Given under my hand and the Seal of said State this
ninth day of August 1844.
Thomas P. Treadwell Secretary of State.

In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress passed 7 th July 1838, granting pensions to certain widows,
State of New Hampshire.
Wenimock {
On this seventh day of August 1844, personally appeared before me William West a Justice of the Peace in and for the county (as state aforesaid).
Duth Chickering a resident of Pembroke in the county (as state aforesaid) aged 89 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 Act of Congress passed July 7 th 1838, granting pensions to certain widows.
That she is the widow of John Chickering late of Pembroke N H Hampshire, who served as private (and sergeant) in the Revolution, who died the fourth day of October A D 1805.
That she was pensioned under the Act of 7 th July, 1838, from 3 rd March 1843, at the rate of $ 26.66 per annum.
That she asks for an increase of her late pension, believing that she has not been allowed for the full time of service, which her late husband performed in the revolution, believing, that he served more than Twenty one months, as a private (and sergeant) in the revolutionary war, under Capt. Stannum in 1775, Capt. Battles, Capt. Reed, and other Officers in 1776, 77, 78. in the Rhode Island (and Jersey) Service,
For proof of Service reference will be had to the Mass. records at the war department, (and the certificate of the =

Secretary of Massachusetts, That she may be allowed the additional compensation which may appear due to her for services rendered by her late husband in the Revolutionary war, for the five years and one year pensions under Acts of 7 th July 1838 & 2 March 1843.
She further declares that she is still the widow of the above named John Chickering.
Widow of Mary E Chickering
Ruth her Chickering mother
Sworn to (and) subscribed the day & year above written. Before me
W m West Justice of the Peace
I certify that the above named declarant is personally known to me, whose statements are entitled to full credit
W m West Jus. of the Peace
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2 10.00
22d

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, July 16 1864
I hereby Certify, That, from an examination of the Books and Documents, relating to Military Services in the War of the Revolution, which remain in this Department, it appears that the name of John Hickling is found upon the eight months roll, for 1778, in the Company 8-10 of Capt. Varnum, Col. Frye, and is returned in October and upon the Coat roll, in December as a private from Andover. — Upon the rolls of Capt. Joshua Reed for 1778, dated April 1 st & paid L. St. upon the rolls of Capt. Chadwick 10.00 P. Colles, March 11. 1778. 7 days & March 23. 1778 as 22 nd Sergeant 10 days The service of 1778 & 1779 does not appear there being no officers names given under whom he served
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto affixed the Seal of the Commonwealth, the date above written.
John G. Fawcett, Secretary of the Commonwealth.

APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATE OF REVOLUTIONARY SERVICES, MADE BY THE WIDOW OF THE PARTY WHO RENDERED THE SERVICE.
Ruth Chickering (widow of John Chickering deceased) of the State of New Hampshire County of Merrimack Town of Pembroke
The Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts is hereby requested to furnish evidence from the Rolls in his office, of my husband's service in the war of the Revolution.
He enlisted from the town of Andover in the County of Essex and State of Massachusetts in the year 1775 as a private in the Company commanded by Captain _____ whose name is now unknown to me but believe Capt Starnes of Andover Mass Regiment (not known) and he served as follows,* viz:— according to my best recollections, in the Massachusetts line in the war of the Revolution at Cambridge in said state in Rhode Island - and in New Jersey and served twenty one months or more during the said war, according to my best knowl- -edge - My husband's name was John Chickering and he enlisted and served I believe as a private
*Here describe as fully as may be, the length of service, the rank &c. of the soldier, or the capacity in which he served, and all other particulars known.

1823
Ruth Chickering - 1843
$26:66 per ann
Wm West Concord N.H.

State of New-Hampshire.
Office of Secretary of State.
I, Josiah Stevens, Jr., Secretary of the State aforesaid, do hereby certify that Wm West is an acting Justice of the Peace, in and for the County of Merrimack duly Commissioned and qualified; that his Commission was dated on the 18 th day of June 1840 and will expire on the 18 th day of June 1845 and that his signature to the annexed instrument is genuine.
Given under my hand and the seal of said State this 28 th day of April 1843
Josiah Stevens Jr
Secretary of State.

DECLARATION.
In order to obtain the benefits of the Act of Congress of the 3d March, 1843, granting pensions for one year to certain Widows who have received pensions under the Act of July 7, 1838.
STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE.
Merrimack ss. On this fourteenth day of April 1843. Personally appeared before William West a Justice of the Peace in and for the County and State aforesaid, Ruth Chickering , a resident of Pembroke in the County of Merrimack and State aforesaid, aged 87 years, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on her oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the Act of Congress, passed on the 3d day of March, 1843, granting pensions to Widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War.
That she is the Widow of John Chickering who was a private during the Revolution in the Massachusetts
That she was a pensioner under the Act of 7th July, 1838, which she received at the rate of Twenty six dollars - 66 cents per annum,
She further declares that she is still a Widow.
Witness Stephen Chickering
Ruth Chickering
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written, before me.
William West Justice of the Peace
I certify that the above named declaration is personally known to me, That she is a credible Witness, whose statement are entitled to full credit
William West Justice of the Peace

STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE.
OFFICE OF SECRETARY OF STATE.
I JOSIAH STEVENS, JR. Secretary of the State aforesaid, do hereby certify that Hamilton Hutchins is an acting Justice of the Peace in and for the county of Merrimack duly Commissioned and qualified; that his Commission was dated on the 14 th day of August 1838 and will expire on the 14 th day of August 1843 and that his signature to the annexed instrument is genuine.
Given under my hand and the Seal of said State this Seventh day of September 1839
Josiah Stevens
Secretary.

I Asa French, a resident of Concord in the County of Merrimack (and State of New Hampshire), Age 79 years, — (and pensioner under the act of June 1832) —
I testify (and say that I entered into the service of the United States at Andover Mass, in the month of July (cannot state the day of the Month) A.D. 1778, for Eight Months, under Capt. Whitcher, Lieut. Blanchard in Col. Poor's Reg d in Mass. lines, (and marched to Pockskill (and to West Point, (and from there, to a place called Robinson's Farm, then back to West Point, (and served out the full time of Eight Months) and discharge,
And further testify, that I was well acquainted with John Chickering of Andover Mass. in the Revolutionary War, (and before he enlisted,
And further testify that John Chickering of Andover (above named) entered into the service of the United States, at the same time I did, under the same officers, viz. Capt. Whitcher in Col. Poor's Reg d in the Mass. lines, (and served the full time of Eight Months with me in same Campaign, (and under same officers, (and discharge with me, —
Asa French
State of New Hampshire
Merrimack ss. S. September 6th. 1839
Personally appeared the above named ASA FRENCH, and made oath that the above affidavit by him subscribed is true before me, Hamilton Hutchins Jus. Peace
I certify that Asa French who has signed the above affidavit is a credible person whose statements are entitled to full credit —
Hamilton Hutchins Jus. Peace 11

STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE.
OFFICE OF SECRETARY OF STATE.
I JOSIAH STEVENS, JR. Secretary of the State aforesaid, do hereby certify that Aaron Whittmore is an acting Justice of the Peace in and for the county of Merrimack duly Commissioned and qualified; that his Commission was dated on the 21 st day of May 1839 and will expire on the 21 st day of May 1844 and that his signature to the annexed instrument is genuine.
Given under my hand and the Seal of said State this Seventh day of
September 1839
Josiah Stevens Jr. Secretary of State.

STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE.
OFFICE OF SECRETARY OF STATE.
I JOSIAH STEVENS, JR. Secretary of the State aforesaid, do hereby certify that Aaron Whittier is an acting Judge of the Court of Common Pleas — in and for the county of Merrimack duly Commissioned and qualified; that his Commission was dated on the Eighth day of January 1833 and will expire on the 28 th day of November 1844, and that his signature to the annexed instrument is genuine.
Given under my hand and the Seal of said State this Seventh day of September 1839
Josiah Stevens Secretary of State.

STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE.
OFFICE OF SECRETARY OF STATE.
I JOSIAH STEVENS, JR. Secretary of the State aforesaid, do hereby certify that Aaron Whittier is an acting Judge of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the county of Merrimack duly Commissioned and qualified; that his Commission was dated on the tenth day of January 1833 and will expire on the twenty eighth day of November 1846 and that his signature to the annexed instrument is genuine.
Given under my hand and the Seal of said State this twentieth day of
January 1842
Josiah Stevens Secretary of State.

Supplementary Declaration
State of New Hampshire } Merrimack } ss } on this thirtieth day of November 1839. Personally appeared before me - AARON Whittimore Justice of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the county and State aforesaid,
Bruth Chickering a resident of Pembroke in said county, aged 83 years, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth, on her oath, make the following Supplementary Declaration , to be used and filed, with her former declaration, made and dated about the last of August 1839, and filed in the Pension Office, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed July 4 th 1838, entitled "an act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows,"
That she is the widow of John Chickering , who was a private in the Army of the revolution, that he served (according to her best knowledge and belief) in the Army of the Revolution, eight months, under Capt Barnum in Col. Faye's Reg t in 1775, in Mop line.
She further declares that she was married to the said John Chickering on the 24 th day of February 1784 That her husband the aforesaid John Chickering D ied on the fourth day of October 1 st 1805. That she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service, but the marriage took place previous to the first day of January seventeen hundred and ninety four, at the time when & place,
Bruth Chickering
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year above written before me }
Aaron Whittimore
Justice of said Court of Common Pleas
I certify that the above declaration was taken at the dwelling house of the above named Bruth Chickering , she being unable to appear in Court from bodily infirmity.
Aaron Whittimore Justice of said Court