Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 10450, Isaac Clifford, N.H.

SERVICE
NUMBER
N. 26.
Clifford, Isaac
S. 10450
carded
CONTENTS

2790.
New Hampshire
Isaac Clifford
of Portsmouth in the State of N H who was a Pirate in the company commanded by Captain [blank] of the Regt commanded by Col [blank] in the N H line for 8 mos.
Died Nov. 29. 1840 - A.D.
Inscribed on the Roll of N H at the rate of 26 Dollars 66 Cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 6th day of Dec 1832 and sent from Mr. Faxon Secy of Reps
Arrears to 4th of Sept 1832 $39.99 Semi-annual allowance ending 4 Mar 33 13.33 $53.32
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by J H S Blain Clerk Book 2. Vol. 1. Page 127.

Declaration
4711.
Hon. W m Harper H.R. De. 5. 1832

DECLARATION.
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress, passed June 7, 1832.
United States of America State of New-Hampshire, } ss. County of Merrimack
On this 28 th day of August AD 1832, personally appeared in open Court before the Judge of the District Court of U.S. for N.H. District, now sitting, Isaac Clifford a resident of London in the County of Merrimack and State of N. H. aged 81 years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress, passed June 7, 1832.
That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers, and served as herein stated—
Entitled in the month of November seventeen hundred and seventy six or seven in the town of Hawke and State of New Hampshire for four months in Capt. Jacob Webster company and Col. Gilley's Regiment New Hampshire Militia. That he went to Portsmouth New Hampshire; there served out this term of enlistment and was discharged the first of April seventeen hundred six or seventy seven.
That he again entitled in the month of August seventeen hundred six or seventy seven in the town of Hawke and State of New Hampshire for four months in Capt. John Gale's company and Col. Joseph Meloy's Regiment New Hampshire Militia. That he went to a place called Fish Kill in the State of New York, was stationed there to guard the stores and get the supplies of his term of enlistment was discharged which was sometime in the month of December following. That he was born in Kingston N.H. but has lived in the town of London N.H. for the last forty years. Whole term of service eight months. That he has no documentary or other evidence than is here submitted, never had a written discharge.
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present, and declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of the Agency of any State. Isaac Clifford
Sworn to and subscribed, the day six or year aforesaid Charles Witterleek Clerk We, Amos Currier residing in London N.H. and Ira Osgood residing in London N.H. hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with Isaac Clifford, who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be 81 years of age; that he is reputed and believed, in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion. Amos Currier Ira Osgood
Sworn and subscribed the day & year aforesaid Charles Witterleek Clerk And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier, and served as he states. And the Court certifies, that it appears to them that Amos Currier who has signed the preceding certificate, is a resident in the town of London and that Ira Osgood, who has also signed the same is a resident in the same town and are credible persons, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I, Charles Witterleek of the District Court of U.S. for New District do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of Isaac Clifford for a pension. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court, this 28 th day of August AD 1832

1 Where and in what year were you born?
Ans. Kingston A.H.
2 Have you any record of your age?
Ans. I have, which was taken from my father's record.
3 Where were you living when called into the service; where have you lived since the revolutionary war; and where do you now live?
Ans. Hawk A.H. in London A.H.
4 How were you called into the service, were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute? And if a substitute for whom?
Ans. Enlisted.
5 State the names of some of the regular officers who were with you the troops where you served; such continental and militia regiments as you can recollect, and the general circumstances of your service?
Ans. When at Portsmouth under Col. Gilly. when at New York General Washington.
6 Did you ever receive a discharge?
Ans. No
7 State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighbourhood; and who can testify as to your character for veracity, and their belief of your service as a soldier of the revolution. Samuel P. Dyer, Nathaniel Martin. Isaac Clifford. Ira Osgood.
I hereby certify that the above interrogatories have been this day put by me to Isaac Clifford of London A.H. That he is the same Isaac Clifford who made the declaration to which this is annexed, and that he is personally known to me and is entitled to full credit. Nathl. Martin Deputy of the Peace

State of New Hampshire Merrimack ss. Londons Nov 12 th 1832.
Personally appeared the above named Isaac Clifford and made Oath that the answers to the above questions are as given, signed, and are true.
Before me Nathan Martin
Justice of the Peace New Hampshire
We Samuel Dyer clergyman, residing in the town of London and Ira Osgood residing in the same, hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with Isaac Clifford who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be 87 years of age; that he is respected and believed in the neighbourhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
Samuel B. Dyer Ira Osgood
State of New Hampshire Merrimack ss. Nov 12 th 1832 Sworn and subscribed before me Nathan Martin
Justice Peace New Hampshire
And I Nathaniel Martin do hereby declare my opinion after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogations presented by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states. And I further certify that it appears to me Samuel B Dyer who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergyman residing in the town of London and that Ira Osgood who has also signed the same is a resident of in the place, and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to full credit.
Nathan Martin Justice of the Peace New Hampshire
I hereby certify that Nathaniel Martin is a Justice of the Peace and Receiver acting under the authority of the State of New Hampshire.
Joseph M. Harper Member Congress

Isaac Clifford of London N.H. N o 4711.
Private 8 Months
Not a Role of Coast Gard's Company - Vintners Name found there -
Proof of Service re- gained as Master and Act 18 March 1878
Act 26 Oct 1832
A. Miller
$26.66
Hon.
J. M. Harper
A R

BRIEF in the case of Isaac Clifford of the County of Merrimack in the State of New Hampshire (Act 7 June, 1832.)
 1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? open Court  2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?  3. How old is he? 81 years  4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed. 
   Period. Duration of Service. Rank. Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served.   Years, Months, Days.     In 1775 or 1776 Nov. — 4 — Private Gen. Col. Colley - Capt Jacob Webster.   In 1776 or 1777 in Augt — 4 — ditto Col. Joseph Welch Capt. John Gale  
 5. In what battles was he engaged? none.  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Hawke. N.H. - born in Kingston & lives in London N.H.  7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditional evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? his own statement, the opinion of the Court & of Amos Currier & Ira Osgood & no written discharge. & and the deposition of Oliver Noice -  8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? 
Regular -
I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
Levin Belt Examining Clerk.

August 25, 1939
BA--J/AWF Isaac Clifford S. 10450
Mr. Hubert C. Ryan North Edgecomb Maine
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of Isaac Clifford, who died in Maine, December 4, 1833.
The data which follow concerning Isaac Clifford were obtained from papers on file in claim for pension, S. 10450, based upon his service in the Revolutionary War. This is the record of the only Isaac Clifford found on file in the Revolutionary War pension records of this office.
Isaac Clifford was born in Kingston, New Hampshire, date not given, nor are the names of his parents shown.
While a resident of Hawke(?), New Hampshire, Isaac Clifford enlisted sometime in November, 1775 or 1776, served four months as private in Captain Jacob Webster's company, Colonel Cilley's New Hampshire regiment. He enlisted sometime in August, 1776 or 1777, served four months as private in Captain John Calfe's company, Colonel Joseph Welch's New Hampshire regiment.
He was allowed pension on his application executed August 28, 1832, at which time he was aged

eighty-one years, and living in Loudon, Merrimack County, New Hampshire, where he had lived about forty years.
Isaac Clifford died November 29, 1840, place not given.
The papers on file in this claim contain no discernible family data.
In order to obtain the name and address of the person who received the last payment of this pension, you should apply to The Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, this city, and furnish the following data:
Isaac Clifford Certificate #2790 Issued December 6, 1832 Rate $26.66 per annum Commenced March 4, 1831 Act of June 7, 1832 New Hampshire Agency.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

April 11, 1933
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Isaac Clifford-S.10450
BA-J/AWF
Kate C. Meader North Haverhill New Hampshire
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of Isaac Clifford of New Hampshire.
The data furnished herein were obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, S.10450, based upon the Revolutionary War service of Isaac Clifford, and it is the record of the only soldier of that name found on file in the Revolutionary War records of this office.
Isaac Clifford was born in Kingston, New Hampshire, date not stated, nor are the names of his parents given.
While residing in Hawke, New Hampshire, Isaac Clifford enlisted in November, 1775 or 1776 and served four months in Captain Jacob Webster's company, Colonel Gilley's New Hampshire regiment. He enlisted in August, 1776 or 1777 and served four months in Captain John Calfe's company, Colonel Joseph Welch's regiment.
Isaac Clifford was allowed pension on his application executed August 28, 1832, then aged eighty-one years and living in London, Merrimack County, New Hampshire, where he had lived forty years.
He died November 29, 1840. AB
There are no data in this claim relative to family.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator

North Edgecomb, Maine July 29, 1939
Administrator, Veterans Administration, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir,
Will you kindly send me any information available in regard to the war record or pension records of ISAAC CLIFFORD who was a resident of this town and who died here Dec. 4, 1833.
His grave is marked S. A. R. 1775 and it has been said that he applied for a pension but may have died before the application was granted. I would like to obtain this record and anything that may be on file in regard to his family connections in order to complete the family records. To the best of my knowledge he was an ancestor of mine.
Some time previous to the Revolution the town of Edgecomb was known as Freetown and that name may possibly appear in the old records.
I shall appreciate very much any information you may be able to supply.
Yours very truly
Hubert C. Ryan (Hubert C. Ryan)

Yale E. Mearns P.O. Loomisfield, N.H.
Pension Bureau Washington D. C. Revolutionary Records.

March 23. 1933. 10 Pages
To the Bureau of Pensions, Washington D.C.
Can you give me any information in regard to Isaac our Clifford a Rev. Soldier, residing in Kingston N.H. and later in Wentworth N.H.? Used he children and what was his wife's name? Let me know if a fee is required.
Thanking you for your help, Yours truly
Kate G. Leader. No. Hamble N.H.

Revran
10450 INVALID.
File No. 10,450
Isaac Clifford Briv. Rebel. War
Act: June 7 th 1862
Index:—Vol. A , Page 69
[Arrangement of 1870.]
1933-Apr. 11. Lieut. Mate C. Meader CUS 1939-Aug. 25. " Hubert C. Ryan

I Oliver Noyes of Henniker, county of Merrimack State of New Hampshire do certify and say that I knew Isaac Clifford in the revolutionary war; that I served with him under Capt. John Cabot and Col. Joseph Welch at Fish Kill in the State of New York
Concord N.H. August 28th. 1832
Oliver Noyes
State of New Hampshire August 28th, 1832
Merrimack ss Personally appeared Oliver Noyes and made oath that the above declaration is true. Joseph M. Barker Justice Peace (B. Member Congress)

I certify that Oliver Noyes who signed the within affidavit is a disinterested witness and entitled to full credit
Joseph M. Harper Mrs. Pease and mem. hang g
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