Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 22880, Thomas Currier, N.H.

SERVICE
NUMBER
N 26
Currier, Thomas Jane
W. 22880
CONTENTS

SERVICE
NUMBER
N 26
Currier, Thomas Jane
W. 22880
CONTENTS

7830
New Hampshire
Thos Currier
of Bath in the state of N. Hamp shire who was a private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Stark of the N. Hamp shire line, for the term of 8 years
Inscribed on the Roll of New Hampshire at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 10 th of April, 1818
Certificate of Pension issued the 18 th of Mar: 1819 and sent to E. Bartlett Haverhill N. H.
Arrears to 4th of Mar: 1819 - 10. 21 / 30 4/30 86.63 Semi-ann. all'ce ending 4 th Sept. 1819 — 48. .
$ 134.63
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
Continued
Nottingham sent the 24 th June 1820, to the Pensioner at Bath, N.H.

4760. Mrs. Mary Currier dec'd widow of Thomas
who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 80 Dollars
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Ending July 9, 1848 Certificate of Pension issued the 2 day of May 1849
and sent to
A. H. Merrill Haverhill N. H.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 63 Vol. 1.
217 Hon. H. Hibbard 22 nd June 1852
Reprinted May 2/49

Percy Knight Sec n May 23. 1857

State of New Hampshire
Grafton County ss. On this 23 rd day of May A.D. 1850 personally appeared before the subscriber a Justice of the Peace in and for said County duly authorized by law to administer oaths, Betsey Knight who  and after being duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the arrearage due her late Mother Jane Currier dec d , that her said Mother was the Widow of Thomas Currier who was a pensioner of the United States under the law of March 18, 1818 and drew $96. per annum up to the time of his decease, that he died in Lyman Ct. H. as she thinks on the 4 th day of October 1835, that after his decease her Mother the said Jane Currier was pensioned under laws July 7, 1838 and subsequent amendments & extensions at the rate of $80. only per annum and died on the 9 th day of July 1848 in Bath Ct. H. in the receipt of that sum up to the time of her last drawing check Oct. 1, 1848 - that her said Father's native place was Gilmanston Ct. H. that he was a soldier for during the War and served over 6 years, and she recollects of hearing him tell of being a fifer in the service, for which service as fifer as she believes her said Mother was never, in receipt of the proper rate per annum of pension - that the only surviving children of the said Thomas & Jane Currier both dec d are Polly Smith of Lyman aforesaid, William 2 Currier of Bath Ct. H. Jacob 3 Currier of Nashburgh Vt. Sally 4 Gage of Haverhill Mass. Ruth Hanson of Bath aforesaid and herself the said Betsey Knight
Betsey Knight.
Subscribed and Sworn to the day and year first above mentioned
Before me
J. M. Pease
Justice of the Peace

State of New Hampshire Grafton County ss.
I, J. Sleeper, Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas within and for said County hereby Certify that John Bedel was on the 23 rd day of May 1850, and ever since has been a Justice of the Peace within and for said County duly Commissioned and qualified - I further Certify that the within signature purporting to be the said John Bedel is his genuine signature.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court this twenty fifth day of May Anno Domini 1850
J. Sleeper. Clerk

See Houghton Thomas Currier - Private 10 th April 18-
Correct according to old
Adm Q

Thomas Currier
No one enlisted in the Spring of 1865 for so long a period as 9 months

STATE OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE.
Grafton ss.)
ON this tenth — day of April — 1818, before me the subscriber, one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas for said County personally appears Thomas Currier aged fifty eight years, resident in Bath in the said State, who being by me first duly sworn 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 Thomas Currier enlisted in May 1775 for eight months into Capt d Blanchards Comp y in the State of New Hampshire at the close of this time in the company commanded by Captain Samuel Cherry — which in Col Stark's regiment for one year, then into Capt d Michael F. Bells Company in Col Hales regiment for three years, then into Capt d Cherry's Company in Col Reids Reg t for during war ; that he continued to serve in the said corps, or in the service of the United States, until the month of June 1783 — , when he was discharged from service in Newburgh State of New York by Genl. Geo. Washington ; that he was in the battles of Bemis' Heights, Monmouth, & at taking Cornwallis &c and that he is in reduced circumstances, and stands in need of the assistance of his country for support ; and that he has no other evidence now in his power of his said services. Sworn to and declared before me, the day and year aforesaid.
Ezra Bartlett
I, Ezra Bartlett Judge of the Court of Common Pleas as aforesaid, do certify, that it appears to my satisfaction, that the said Thomas Currier did serve in the revolutionary war, as stated in the preceding declaration, against the com- mon enemy ; 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.
May 18 th — 1818.
Ezra Bartlett
I Ezra Bartlett Judge as aforesaid do certify that Thomas Currier is in reduced circumstances & stands in need of assistance from his country for support — Ezra Bartlett

State of New Hampshire
Grafton ss.
I Jonas D. Sleeper Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for said County of Grafton holden at Haverhill in said County on the nineteenth day of April, Anno Domini Eighteen hundred forty nine do hereby certify that Satisfactory evidence has been exhibited to said Court that Jane Currier widow of Thomas Currier late of Benton in said County deceased, died at Bath in said County on the ninth day of July Anno Domini Eighteen hundred and forty eight and that the said Jane Currier drew a Pension under the act of 17 th June A.D. 1844, at the agency at Concord New Hampshire, at the rate of eighty Dollars per annum, and that the said Jane Currier died as aforesaid leaving six children only whose names are as follows viz William Currier Jacob Currier, Polly Smith, Betsey Knight Sally Gage and Ruth Johnson.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said Court this nineteenth day of April Anno Domini one thousand eight hundred and forty nine
J. D. Sleeper, Clerk.

Affidavite of Jane Currien
3997

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefits of the third section of the Act of Congress of the 4 th of July 1836, and the Joint Resolution of July 7. 1838
State of New Hampshire } ss County of Grafton — }
On the 5 th Day of September Eighteen Hundred and thirty eight, Personally appeared before the Judge of Probate for the County, of Grafton aforesaid Jane Currier of Bath in said County of Grafton aged Seventy three 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 4 th 1836 and the Joint Resolution of July 7 th 1838. that She is the widow of Thomas Currier late of Bath aforesaid who was a Soldier in the Army of the Revolutionary War as will appear by his Declaration and other Testimony in the War Department which placed him on the pension list of the N. Hampshire agency. She further Declares that she was married to the said Thomas Currier on the eighteenth Day of October in the Year Seventeen Hundred and eighty seven and that her husband the aforesaid Thomas Currier Died on the 17 th Day of October Eighteen Hundred and thirty five and she has remained a widow ever since that Period, 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 — Jane Currier Sworn to and subscribed on the day, and Year above written
I Jane Currier of Bath in the County of Grafton and State of New Hampshire do testify and say that my name is Jane Currier, and not Sarah Currier as is stated to be signed in my Declaration made and sworn to on the 5 th Day of September 1838. And is not known to me the reason of my signing it Sarah other than my age, the loss of my eye sight and the loss of my mental Reason, and there were

were several old Ladies present at the time of signing whose names were Sarah and my here- -ing the name Sarah mentioned so often might have been in my mind, which might have been the reason of the paper being signed Sarah but my belief was then that I signed my true name which is - Jane Currier
ss.
State of New Hampshire County of Grafton ss - December 12 th 1838 then the above named Jane Currier made oath to the foregoing Deposition & Declaration before me John L. Coolis. Jus. Peace
State of New Hampshire
Grafton ss. I Nathan B. Felton, Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for said County of Grafton, hereby certify that John L. Coolis whose name is subscribed to the foregoing certificate, was on the Twelfth day of December current an acting Justice of the Peace for said County, & that his name so subscribed is his genuine signature -
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of said Court the 14 th day of December A.D. 1838. N B Felton Clerk

Thomas Currier
Contine
7830
18 Mar 1819.

District of New Hampshire County of Grafton
At the Superior Court of Judicature, of the State of New Hampshire held at Hanover within & for said county of Grafton being a Court of record by the laws of said State on this twenty ninth day of May in the year of our Lord 1820 - personally appeared in open Court Thomas Currier aged sixty two years resident in Bath in said county who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath declare that he served in the revolutionary war as fol- -lows viz a private soldier in Capt Frederick W Bello company Colonel George Reuel Regiment New Hampshire line. That his original declaration was made & dated the 10 th day of April 1818 That he has received a pension the certificate of which is numbered 7830 & I do solemnly swear that I was a residing citizen of the United States on the 18 th 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 to diminish it as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress entitled "An act to provide for certain persons en- "gaged in the land & naval service of the United States "in the revolutionary war" passed on the 18 th day of March AD 1818 & 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 or property to the amount of more than one dollar -
And I further declare that I am by occupation a farmer infirm & unable to perform regular labour - My children are aged & named as follows viz
Ruth Currier aged 18 years
Charles Currier aged 15 years
The first is able to take care of herself - The second is a cripple - My wife is aged sixty years, capable of supporting herself. —
Thomas Currier —

Sworn to subscribe before the Justices of the Superior Court of Indictment for the State of New Hampshire in open Court on this 29 th day of May 1820 —
Attest S. P. Webster Clerk
Stephen P. Webster Clerk of the Superior Court of Indictment for the county of Grafton do hereby certify that the foregoing value is truly copied from the record of the said Court; and I do further certify that it is the opinion of the said Court, that the total amount in value of the property of the said Courrier is is not of the value of one dollar — In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of the said court on this 30 th day of May Anno Domini 1820
S. P. Webster Clerk

Log
WIDOW, &c.
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File No. 22,880
Jane Courrier
Widow of
Thomas Courrier
Life Rev. was
Act: Feb. 2 nd 1848
Index:—Vol. A , Page 162
[Arrangement of 1870.]

V Jane or Susan Cumner WH Sur. Lt. N. Rix Mar 30 1838
Ad 7 July 1838

Gilmanto March 4. 1818
This may Certify to all whom it may concern that Thomas Currier served as a Solder during the revolu- tionary War for Gilmanton
William Parsons
Josiah Parsons
Town Clerk

Miss Wilson says that as the widow appears as Jane everywhere but in the signature of the Sept 4, 1838 declaration, to make no note of Susan

1138. Inverness New Hampshire
Jane Currier dec d widow of Thomas Currier who was a Fifer in the Revolution for two years
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 88 Dollars 80 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 23 rd day of Sep r 1850 and sent to Hon. N. Nibbard House of Reps.
[Acts of March 3, 1843, & June 17, 1844.]
Recorded in Book A Vol. 2 Page 27
Increased from $80 — Payable to surg Children

1138
N. Hampshire, Concord
Jane Currier
widow of Thomas Currier who was a Private in the Revolution
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 80 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 26 th day of July 1843 and sent to N. Rix, Haverhill, N. H.
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book A. Vol. 1. Page 15.
Reported
Letter to A. K. Merrill, Haverhill N.H. April 14/49

2252
New Hampshire
widow of Jane Currier Thomas Currier, Decd.
who was a pensioner under the Act of March 18. 1818 and who died on the 4 th : October 1835 — of Grafton Co in the State of New Hampshire who was a private in the _____ commanded by Captain _____ of the Regt: commanded by Col: Stark — in the New Hampshire line for 2 years —
Inscribed on the Roll of Concord, N. H. at the rate of 80 Dollars — Cents per annum, to commence on the 4 th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 5 th : day of April 1839 and sent to N. H. — Haverhill New Hampshire
Arrears to the 4 th of Mar: '39 — $240 — 00 Semi-annual allowance ending 11 Sept — 40 —
$280.00
{ Act July 7, } 1838. }
Recorded by M rs M c Neil Clerk, Book A — Vol. 1 — Page 37

2252. Increase. C.
Reported
Only surviving children, viz. Polly Smith Mrs Currier Jacob Currier Sally Gage Ruth Johnson Betsy Knight
New Hampshire
Jane Currier dec'd Widow of Thomas Currier who was a pensioner under the Act of and who died on the 4 October 1835 of Grafton Co in the State of N. H., who was a private  File in the Company commanded by Captain of the Regt commanded by Col. Mark in the N H line for 2 years
Inscribed on the Roll of Concord at the rate of 88 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 23 rd day of September 1837 and sent to Hon. N. Hubbard, House of Reps.
Increased from $ 88. 00 payable to only surviving children [Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by Book
Vol.
Chase Clerk, Page 27
A. 1-37.

Reported Only surviving Children, viz. Polly Smith Wm Currier Jacob Currier Sally Gage Ruth Johnson & Betsy Knight
4760. Increase. C.  New Hampshire.
Jane Currier, dec d widow of Thomas Currier
who served in the Revolutionary
war, as a Fifer
for two years
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 88 Dollars 00
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848. Sent 9 July 1848, when she died.
Certificate of Pension issued the 23 day of Sep r 1848, and sent to
Wm. H. Hubbard House of Reps
Payable to only surviving children. See back of file
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 64 Vol. 1
Increased from $80.00

12th V 1565 Jane Burner Ma of Thomas W.H. Ad 7 July 1835 Mar 1786  Dec 1786 Died 1835 Allon f 80/100 annu —
1838 with burnt the 10th day of September 1838 John Brown
A. R. ... Hannah
Jane Burner of Thomas Burner late of B.M. 1565
Declaration of

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the third section of the act of Congress of the 11 th of July, 1836 and the joint resolution of July 7 th 1838—
State of New Hampshire } County of Grafton } ss—
On the fourth Day of September Eighteen hundred and thirty eight Personally appeared before the Judge of Probate for the County of Grafton aforesaid Jane Currier of Bath in said County a State aged seventy 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 11 th 1836 and the joint resolution of July 7 th 1838— That she is the widow of Thomas Currier late of Bath aforesaid who was a Soldier in the Army of the Revolutionary War as will appear by his declaration and other evidence in the war Department by which declaration he was placed on the pension list agency of the State of New Hampshire— She further Declares that she was married to the said Thomas Currier on the Eighteenth day of October Seventeen hundred and Eighty six and that her husband the aforesaid Thomas Currier Died on the fourth day of October Eighteen hundred and thirty five that she has remained a Widow ever since that period as will more fully appear by reference to the proof hereto annexed— that she was not married to him  previous to his leaving the service but the marriage took place previous to the first day of January Seventeen hundred and Ninety four viz at the time above stated—
Jane Currier Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written Before Me Edward Webber Judge of Probate

State of New Hampshire
Grafton ss
I Moses Dow Register of Probate for said County, do certify that The Hon. Edwards Webber Esq r is Judge of Probate within and for said County, duly commissioned and sworn, and that full faith and credit may and ought to be given to his acts as such; and that his signature to the within certificate is genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of Office. This fifth day of September A.D. 1838.
Moses Dow
Declaration of Jane Currier widow to Thomas Currier of Brattle

I John G White of the Glacemill in the County of Grafton and State of New Hampshire aged 29 years Testify and say that Jane Currier of Bath is the widow of Thomas Currier late of Bath in said County who was a petitioner under laws of the United States, and has Remained a widow ever since the Death of her husband the aforesaid Thomas Currier who Died according to My Best Recollection some time in October 1835 John G White
1835 State of New Hampshire Grafton ss. Signed and sworn to the 5 th day of September A.D. 1838 Before me, and I certify that said John G White is a person of truth and veracity & a credible witness Nathan B. Felton Justice of the Peace
I Aaron Knight of Coventry in the County of Grafton and State of New Hampshire aged 39 years Testify and say that Jane Currier of Bath is the widow of Thomas Currier late of Bath in said County who was a petitioner of the United States under the Act of Congress Passed the 18 th day of March 1818 and has Remained a widow ever since the Death of her husband the aforesaid Thomas Currier, who Died according to my Best Recollection in the month of October 1835 - Aaron Knight
State of New Hampshire Grafton ss. Signed and sworn to the 5 th day of September A.D. 1838 Before me, and I certify that said Aaron Knight is a credible witness Nathan B. Felton Justice of the Peace

State of New Hampshire
Grafton ss I Nathan B. Felton, Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas held at for said County of Grafton, hereby certify that Nathan B. Felton, whose name is subscribed to the two certificates on the  4th page of this packet is a Justice of the Peace for said County, that his name so subscribed is is, in each case aforesaid, his genuine signature. I also certify that William Lunt, whose name is subscribed to four certificates on other pages of this packet, was on the 28th day of August last past an acting Justice of the Peace for said County and that his name so subscribed is in each case aforesaid his genuine signature.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of said Court the 10th day of September A.D. 1838
N.B. Felton Clerk
12th V 1535 Jane Currier Mrs of Thomas N.H. Oct 7 July 1835 Mar 2 1786 1535 1535 Allen $50 pr Cenny
Rev. Hannah
Jane Currier (widow of Thomas Currier late of Park) 1565

Affidavits in favour the widow Joanne Currier widow to Thomas Currier - late of Bath

I John Child of Bath in the state of New Hampshire & County of Grafton being seventy two years of age depose and say that I was acquainted with Thomas Currier and Jane Currier who lived together as man and wife fifty years ago and knew them generally till the death of Thomas Currier which happened about two years since I always understood and considered that they were married they living together more than forty eight years and having a large family of children to my know- -ledge The said Thomas Currier and Jane Currier lived within two miles of me during the aforesaid time Bath August 28 1838 JOHN CHILD
State of New Hampshire Grafton ss. August 28 1838
John Child made oath that the foregoing deposition by him signed contained the truth and nothing but the truth
Before me W m Lang Justice of the Peace
John Child signed the foregoing deposition in my presence and he is considered a man of truth and veracity
Bath August 28 1838
W m Lang Just. Peace

Sukeey Lang of Bath in the town of Bath in the State of New Hampshire depose and say that Thomas Currier and Jane Currier were united in marriage at my dwelling by Jacob Hurd Esq. about fifty one years ago and they lived together as man & wife from that time till within about two years when Thomas Currier died my dwelling then was and now is in Bath afore said my age being eighty two
Bath August 28 1838
Sukeey Lang
State of New Hampshire Grafton ss.
Sukeey Lang made oath that the foregoing deposition contained the truth and nothing but the truth truth Before me
Bath August 28 1838
W. Lang Judge of the Peace
I certify that the foregoing deposition was signed in my presence and that the said Sukeey Lang is a person of truth and veracity
Bath August 28 1838
W. Lang Just Peace

Jane Currier Declaration

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the third section of the act of Congress of the 11 th of July, 1836, and the joint Resolution of July 7 th 1838 -
State of New Hampshire } ss County of Grafton - }
In this fifth Day of February Eighteen Hundred and Thirty nine Personally appeared before the Judge of Probate for the county of Grafton aforesaid Jane Currier of Bath in the State and county aforesaid aged 73 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 the 11 th day of July 1836, and the joint Resolution of July 7 th 1838. That she is the widow of Thomas Currier late of Bath Deceased who was a Soldier in the Army of the Revolutionary War, as will appear by his Declaration and other testimony in the war department which placed him on the pension agency of the State of New Hampshire. She further declares that she was married to the said Thomas Currier on the Eighteenth Day of October in the Year Seventeen Hundred and Eighty five, and that her husband the said Thomas Currier died on the fourth Day, of October Eighteen hundred and thirty five, and that she has remained a Widow ever since, 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 1794 - (viz) at the time above stated
Jane Currier
Sworn to and Subscribed on the Day and Year above written before me
Edward Wheeler Judge of Probate
I Moses Dow Register of Probate of said court aforesaid do hereby certify, that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Jane Currier for a Pension - In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal of office the day & year first above written - Moses Dow

Certificate of Secretary of State of C. H. of Service of Thomas Currier in 1777 &c -
By 12 months in 1781
(No. 0)

State of New Hampshire
Office of Secretary of State.
I do 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 office, it appears that the name of Thomas Currier is borne upon an account in "Reid's N. H. Regt." as follows viz:
   "Thomas Currier, 2 Com. Mar" Dr.     for bounty paid by Gilmanstown 0. 19. 8   Balance of clothing sold by Leigh $4. 18. 7   his part of Rum Sugar &c. 17. -   1780 Paid by the Continent in 1777 8. 18. 8   Nov. 13 th Ditto in 1778 & 4 ditto in 1779 24/ 5. 4. - 19. 18. 3   Gave John Currier, Junr. a certificate for 44. 19. 5   $65. 17. 4   Paid by Bap 3/10 by Carr 8/ 0. 4. 6   1783 Mar. 3 Gave him a certificate 25. 12. 6 25. 17. -   1781 Paid by Blanchard $4. 12. 10   1783 Apr. 4 Order on Treasury 44/ Paid by board of war 44/   Octo. 13 Gave a certificate to him for 17. 7. 2 26. 8 -   Contra Cr.   Engaged   Apr. 2. 1777 By 8 & 28 days service in 1777 17. 17. 4   By 2 years ditto in 1778 & 1779 48. 65. 17. 4   Apr. 20. 1780 Discharged in Rowells Camp. 1780   By 12 Months in 1780 25. 17. 0   By 12 Months in 1781 26. 8)  

And in the "2 nd Regt. commanded by Col. Geo. Reid for 1780", "2 nd Company" appears the name of Thomas Currier , Private & Corp., Amount of Wages $6.15.
And in the "2 nd Regt. commanded by Col. Reid 1781", 2 nd Company appears the name of " Thos. Currier , S er jeant, Am t. of Wages $8. 00 "
And in Vol. 4 Page 465 "Army Rolls" is the name of " Thos. Currier of Gilmanton ", among a list of was and three years men in 1781.
Given under my hand and the seal of the State this ninth day of September A. D. 1850.
John L. Hadley Secretary of State

1004 Widow Jane Currier - of Thomas Currier - Completed
$80 per an
N. Rix Haverhill N. H.

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefits of the act of Congress of the 3 rd March 1843. granting pensions for one year to certain widows who have received pensions under the act of July 7 th 1838
State of New Hampshire. County of Grafton } ss on this 25 th day of April Eighteen Hundred and fortythree. Personally appeared before me James J. Page — a justice of the peace in said State and County. Jane Currier of Haverhill. State and County aforesaid aged 77 years who being first duly sworn according to Law, doth on her oath, make the the following Declaration, in order to obtain the benefits of the provision, made by the act of Congress passed on the 3 rd March 1843. granting pensions to widows of Persons, who served during the revolutionary war that she is the widow of Thomas Currier, late of Bath, in said County, he Died the 4 th day of October 1835, And he the said Thomas Currier received a pension of 96 Dollars pr Annum; after his death Your Deponent Received a pension of 80 dollars pr Annum, Commencing the 4 th of March 1836 and Ending the 4 th of March 1844, All of which are recorded in the Pension Office, to which You can refer. She further declares that she is still a Widow.
Sworn to and subscribed the day & year above Jane Currier Last above written before me — James J. Page Jus. of the Peace That the declarant is well known to me to be of Truth and veracity
James J. Page Jus. of the Peace State of New Hampshire
Grafton County ss. I Nathan B. Folsom, clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of the County and State aforesaid, do hereby certify that James J. Page is an acting justice of the Peace in and for said County duly commissioned and qualified, that his commission was dated on the 24 th day of June A.D. 1839, & will expire on the 24 th day of June A.D. 1844 and that his two (official) signatures above written are genuine. Given under my hand and the seal of said County this 27 th day of April A.D. 1843 N B Folsom Clerk

Same Carrier, Dec o
Adm o
$80 per annum ending July 9, 1878, payable to six surviving children (names in the certificate)
on roll Capt Russell, Co C 1st Regt, Penns to fifteenth April 1880 but not returned for the War in the South and not found in final settlement certificate.
A. H. Merrill Warwick, N. H.

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress of 2 nd February 1848, entitled "An act making further provision for serving Widows and Soldiers of the Revolution"
State of New Hampshire
Grafton County } ss.
On this 25 th day of April A.D. 1849 Personally appeared before me A. K. Merrill  Betsey Knight a Justice of the Peace within and for the County of Grafton aforesaid, Betsey Knight a resident of Hanover in said County aged 55 years who being first duly sworn according to Law, doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain for herself and the other children of Jane Curnier late of Bath in said County deceased the benefits of the provision made by the act of Congress passed on the 2 nd February, 1848, granting pensions to Widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War, that she is a Daughter of Jane Curnier who was the Widow of Thomas Curnier late of Benton in said County, of Grafton Deceased, who served during the Revolutionary War.
She further states that the said Jane Curnier drew a Pension under the act of Congress of 17 th June 1844, at the rate of eighty Dollars per annum, at the Agency at Concord New Hampshire - and that the said Jane Curnier died at Bath in said County on the ninth day of July eighteen hundred and forty eight - Witnes Horton Knight her Betsey mark Knight
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written Before A. K. Merrill Justice of the Peace
I further say that the declarant is personally known to me to be the person described in and who executed the foregoing declaration and that the words "Betsey Knight" were erased & "A. K. Merrill" inserted before signing - A. K. Merrill (Jus. Peace)

State of New Hampshire
Grafton ys.
I J. D. Sleeper Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for said County hereby certify that A. H. Merrill was on the ninth day of July A.D. 1848 ever since has been and now is a Justice of the Peace within and for said County duly commissioned and qualified and that his signatures within written are Genuine
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said Court this twenty sixth day of April Anno Domini Eighteen hundred and forty nine
J. D. Sleeper, Clerk

State of New- Hampshire } Grafton ss } On this 12 th day of may 1818 before me the subscriber one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas for said County personally appears James Balchelder of Lyman in said County who being by me sworn, on his oath deposes, that he was personally acquainted with Thomas Currier now of Bath in said County in the years 1777, 1778 & 1779 that during those years the said Currier was an enlisted Soldier in Capt. Cherry's Company in Col Reid's Regiment in the New Hampshire line and always understood said Currier was a good soldier & was honorably discharged
Ezra Bartlett
State of New- Hampshire } Grafton ss } On this 12 th day of may 1818 before me the subscriber one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas for said County personally appears Robert Rollins of Sanaff in said County who being by me duly sworn on his oath deposes that being himself a soldier in Capt. Chase's Company in Col Reid's Regiment he was acquainted with Thomas Currier now of Bath in said County and that said Currier was during the years 1777, 1778 & 1779 a private soldier in Capt. Cherry's Company in Col Reid's Regiment and that they were both honorably discharged on the same day after serving three years.
Ezra Bartlett

Gloucester Feb y 7 th 1839
Dear Sir inclosed is a New Declaration of Jane Currier, in Regard to her marriage. there is no Record of it, in the S. Clerks Office in Bath where She was married, by Jacob Hurd Esq r . — is it necessary that the Town Clerks testify that there is not, as well as that there is a Record of Marriage, in order that Parole testimony may than be received You will see the affidavit of Old Mr Lang who says that the marriage was performed in their House and States the time — Mrs Nancy Carlton widow of Jesse Carlton. I searched the Records of this Town and found a Record of three publishers — but no Record of marriage. John Kimball Esq r testified in the case which I thought would be conclusive — Hannah Martin Widow of Peter Martin, I've not had any answer from the Pension Office, it was thought by the Judge of Probate that the testimony was sufficient to substantiate their marriage, but if not we will try to get more — you will greatly oblige me by informing what is necessary — I am no Spectator I'm an Old man and a customer myself my common price is five Dollars — sometimes 10$ where I advance the money, for court fees Depositions &c, and many very poor people I give them my services; I know of men whose uniform Rule is to take 25 p r cent and some times 50 p r c t
Hon J S Edwards Clerk of Pensions
I am Yours Respectfully Nathaniel Rix

The Hon ble S r Woodbury is perfectly acquainted with me to whom I would refer you to and H. Hubbard of Senate & J. W. Williams of the House
M c Kim
J. L. Edwards Clerk of petitions
Washington City
D, Col

Gloucester Feb y 7 th 1839
Dear Sir inclosed is a New Declaration of Jane Currier, in Regard to her marriage - there is no Record of it, in the S. Clerks Office in Bath where She was married, by Jacob Hurd Esq r - is it necessary, that the Town Clerks testify, that there is not, as well as that there is a Record of Marriage, in order that Parole testimony may than be received. You will see the affidavit of Old Mr Lang who says that the marriage was performed in their House and states the time - Mrs Nancy Carlton widow of Jesse Carlton - I searched the Records of this Town and found a Record of their publication - but no Record of Marriage. John Kimball Esq r testified in the case which I thought would be conclusive - Hannah Martin Widow of Peter Martin, I do not had any answer from the Pension Office, it was thought by the Judge of Probate that the testimony was sufficient to substantiate their marriage, but if not we will try to get more - you will greatly oblige me by informing what is necessary - I am no Spiritator I'm an Old man and a petitioner - myself my common price is five Dollars - Some times 10 $ where I advance the money, for court fees Depositions &c, and many very poor people I give them my Services; I know of men whose uniform Rule is to take 25 p r Cent and Some times 50 p r C t - Hon J S Edwards Comm r of Pensions I am Yours Respectfully, Nathaniel Pix

Aug. 16 48. FREE Jane Brum
Mr. C. L. Edw. Ms. A. 1. 6 v. 11 p. 38
C. L. Edw. Esq. Commissioner of Pension Washington City

Hawkins R. H. Aug. 16 48-
J. L. Edwards Esq - Sir,
Mrs. Jane Curran, who we have been entitled to a pension under the act of last February, died in July before an application was made for a certificate. The heirs wish me to inquire how the arrears of pension can be drawn. Will you please inform me definitely what steps must be taken by them to avail themselves of the act. I am their sister Mother & much obliged Yrs. &
A. H. Merrill
She drew a pension under the act of Jan 17 1844

Haverhill New Hampshire May 3 rd 1843
The Commissioner of Pensions - J. S. Edwards. Sir yours of 27 th of April is received. She acknowledges to have received Ten Dollars in addition to her Draft which benefits her Eight Hundred Dollars, had she let me know it in season it would have prevented my writing you
I am Yours Respectfully Nathaniel Rix for Marys Bailey
I inclose five Declarations for one years pension, viz Henry Carlton Sarah Gorney, Abiah Knight, Jane Currier, and Sally Browne, which you will receive & give them their proper attention.
my former package, I've had no answer, except to the pension certificate of William Whiteman, and I am at a loss to know what further is wanted if any thing, I sent Depositions to them they were living Widows, but have had no answer. If there is any thing, Resolution or Law passed by Congress that is necessary for me to observe, if informed thereof I will attend to it - I sincerely desire to do that which is just & true both for the government & the pensioners, and you have ever given me all necessary information relative to the same and forms, I bold wish to be instructed, in regard to, the death of the pensioner, at what time is the widow entitled, and under what Resolution or Law, since the act of the 7 th July 1838 I am Yours most Respectfully Nathaniel Rix
Nancy Bixley
Polly Harkett

49
100-4
1138 J. L. 11
Yrs
J. L. Edwards Esq.
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington City

Haverhill April 26 49
J. L. Edwards Esq.
Dr. Sir
I herewith send you Mrs. Currier's papers. Please direct to A. K. Merrill, Haverhill. R. H.
Yrs. Respectfully
A. K. Merrill

Mr Edwards Please inform me of the result of the within application.
I oblige
W. H. Cleave
H. of Pr. June 12. 1850

Bath N.H. June 10. 1850
C. Hilliard
Enclosed is the application of Betsey Knight, one of the children of Jane Currier & Thomas Currier both Revolutionary Pensioners Acc., for increase of Pension due said Jane Currier on account of the service of said Thomas Currier as a fifer and never allowed said Jane in her life time. It appears from the records in our Secy. of States office that said Thomas Currier engaged in Repts Regt. N.H. Cont. Line for during the war on the 2 d day of April 1777, and was a fifer after April 20. 1780 in Rowells Compy, in said Regt., which it is taken for granted will appear upon an examination of the Muster and pay Rolls of said Regt. now in the Pension Office, and further that he served as a fifer over two years which entitled his widow to $88. instead of $80. per annum during the time she drew a pension.
I wish you would forward the enclosed application, and ask a reference to be had to the Rolls for the evidence of said Thomas Curriers service as a fifer and also to his declaration under law of 1818, for evidence of the decease of said Thomas & Jane Currier and the residence and names of their surviving children, reference may be had to said Janes papers under acts July 7. 1838, Mar. 3. 1843, June 17. 1844 & July 1. 1845 the last submitted by Aaron Knight her Administrator.
Yours Truly
J. M. Bedel
Hon. H. Hilliard House Reps. Washington D.C.

On Increase Jane Carrinan mo of Thomas N.H.
act 7 May 1838 adms 2 years Fifer $88 00 per
fm 4 March 1836 to 4 March 41. Also a ct. 3 March 43 17 June 44 & 2 July 48, $88 00 fm 4 March 43 to 9 July 48 the day of her death. Payable to Polly Smith, William Carrin Jacob Carrin, Sally Gage, Ruth Johnson, and Betsy Knight. Only servings children of Jane Carr nane deducting what has been paid under all acts at the rate of $80 per.
Hon. H. Hibbard House of Reps.

Bath N.H. Sept. 14, 1850
W. Stillhard
Enclosed please find letter from S. L. Edwards of June 22 d in case of Sam Currier, accompanied by certificate of our Secy. of State, which I trust will conclusively show that Thomas Currier of Gilmanston served in Rids Regt. from Apr 20. 1780 to the last of 1781 if not longer as a Fifer, and I trust, upon forwarding the enclosed to Comt. Edwards, the allowance asked for in my letter in this case of June 10, 1850 will be now made, as it here undeniably appears that he was paid as a Fifer from April 20, 1780 at $ 26. 8. 0 per annum.
Yours Truly J. M. Bedel
Hon. H. Stillhard House Reps. Washington D.C.

Bath N.H. Sept. 14, 1850
W. H. Steblund
Enclosed please find letter from S. L. Edwards of June 22 d in case of Sam Currier, accompanied by certificate of our Secy. of State, which I trust will conclusively show that Thomas Currier of Gilmanston served in Reid's Regt. from Apr 20, 1780 to the last of 1781 if not longer as a Fifer, and I trust, upon forwarding the enclosed to Comt Edwards, the allowance asked for in my letter in this case of June 10, 1850 will be now made, as it here undeniably appears that he was paid as a Fifer from April 20, 1780 at $ 26. 8. 0 per annum
Yours Truly J. M. Bedel
Hon. N. Steblund House Reps. Washington D.C.

V. L. Edwards
June 22 d 1850
Thomas Lane Currier

Pension Office, June 22 d 1850.
Sir:
In the case of Isaac Currier, deceased, on roll at $80. per annum, no evidence for service as fifer can be allowed, unless record evidence be produced of the duration of his service, as such.
The records here do not afford the necessary proof. Although he enlisted for the war, he is not returned as having served to the end of it.
I have the honor to be, Very Respectfully, Your Ob dt . S er v t J. L. Edwards
Hon. H. Hibbard, — House of Representatives,