Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 22,934, Shubael Dearborn, N.H.

SERVICE
N.H
Dearborn, Shubael Ruth
NUMBER
W, 22,934
CONTENTS

1736 Mrs. Mary Jane Conner Beth Scarborough widow of Michael Scarborough N.H. who served in the Revolutionary war, as a private.
Reported
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of Eight Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 21 st day of Sep. 1848 and sent to
Mrs. Mary Jane Conner N.H.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 69 Vol. 1

V B. H. Dutton (2324) (2) Widow of Shubael N. H.
Act 7 July 1838.
Married 1779
died 1812
Allac. 12m. pm.
$40 per ann.
A. A. Melcher
Capt. Clough and
Lee Poon - on rally
W West
Concord NH

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7 th July 1838. entitled an Act, granting half pay and pensions to certain Widows
State of New Hampshire
Merrimack ss. }
on this tenth day of August 1838. Personally appeared before me Aaron Whittemore Justice of the Court of Common Pleas. in and for the County and State aforesaid.
Beth Dearborn a resident of Northfield in the County and State aforesaid. Aged 77 years. Who being first duly sworn according to law, do hereby 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 Shubael Dearborn who was a private in the army of the revolution. That according to her best knowledge and belief he served more than eleven months, in N. Hampshire Continental line under in Capt. Cloughs Comp. Col. Poor's Regt. in 1775 and that he served at Bennington in 1777. cannot state the time as will more fully appear by proof hereto annexed. (See the list of services of the Rev. Mr. Dyer.)
She further declares she was married to the said Shubael Dearborn on the twenty-sixth day of August A.D. 1779.
That her husband the above said Shubael Dearborn, died on the nineteenth day of February, 1812. as will more fully appear by proof hereto annexed.
That she was not married to him (her husband) prior to his leaving the service, but the marriage took place, previous to the first day of January seventeen hundred and ninetyfour. viz. at the time when Shubael
She further declares she was never afterwards married and still remains a widow.
Witness William West
her Beth X Dearborn mark
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year above written before me

She further declares she was never after- -wards. Married, and still remains a widow. Witness William West
her Ruth X Dearborn marks
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year above written before me
Aaron Whittmore } Justice of the Court of Common Pleas for the County of Merrimack and State of N.H.
I certify that the above declaration was taken of the House of the above named Ruth Dearborn, she being unable to appear in court from bodily infirmity, that she is a credible Person whose statements are entitled to full credit.
Aaron Whittmore } Justice of the Peace and Judge of Probate Court
State of New Hampshire Secretary of State's Office.
I certify that the above named Aaron Whittmore is a Justice of the court of common Pleas in and for the County of Merrimack, and Aaron Whittmore is a Justice of the Peace in and for the County of Merrimack. And Isreal W. Willey is a Justice of the Peace in and for the County of Merrimack, and their signatures as such are genuine.
In testimony whereof I have this first day of October Anno Domini 1838. caused the seal of the State to be hereunto affixed.
Jno. Whipple Deputy Secy

State of New Hampshire
Merrimack ss. { Town Clerk's Office, Northfield N o . July 30 th 1835
I certify that it appears from the records of the Town of Northfield, which I have in my possession, under the head of Births as follows. Page 237. vol. 1 st
This certifies that Jonathan Dearborn my son was born 15 15 th day June 1781
This certifies that Shubal Dearborn my son was born 8 th day February 1787.
Children of Shubal Dearborn and Ruth Dearborn
I certify that the above is a true extract from the records, with the exception of the date, which is expressed in fair legible figures as follows
{ June 15 = 1781 } { February 8 = 1787 }
Ed. Wadleigh Town Clerk
I Ephraim S. Wadleigh above named depose and say, that I held the Office of Town Clerk of Northfield in the County and State aforesaid, and that the above is a true extract from the records of said Town, with the exceptions above named as certified by me.
Ed. Wadleigh Town Clerk
State of New Hampshire Merrimack ss.
July 30 th 1839
Sworn to and Subscribed
Before me,
Peter Wadleigh 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 Peter Wadsworth 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 24 th day of November 1834 and will expire on the 24 th day of November 1839 and that his signature to the annexed instrument is genuine.
Given under my hand and the Seal of said State this first day of August 1839
Josiah Stevens Jr.
Secretary of State.

leg  WIDOW, &c.  !
File No. 22984
Ruth Dearborn Widow of Abner Dearborn Priv Rec. war
Act Feb 2 nd /48
Index: Vol A , Page 128
[Arrangement of 1870.]

3982 New Hampshire
Ruth Dearborn widow of Shubael Dearborn deceased.
who was a pensioner under the Act of and who died on the 1812 of Concord in the State of N.H. who was a priv. in the Co. commanded by Captain Clough of the regt commanded by Col Pier in the N.H. militia line for 12 months.
Inscribed on the Roll of Concord at the rate of 40 Dollars  Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 27 day of Augt 1839 , S. L. Wentworth Concord, N.H.
Arrears to the 4th of Mar 1839 $ 126.00 Semi-annual allowance ending 4 Sep 39  26.00
$ 146.00 { Act July 7, } 1838. }
Recorded by S. M. Clancy Clerk, Book A. Vol. 1. Page 38.

1572
New Hampshire Con
Ruth Dearborn
widow of Thubal Dearborn
who was a Private
in the N. H. line
for 12 months
Reb. Aug 2 6
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 110 Dollars
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 26 th day of August, 1843. and sent to
Wm West, Concord N.H.
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book A. Vol. 1. Page 15

I John Cales 2 d of Salisbury in the County of Merrimack & State of New-Hampshire, and Clerk of said town, depose & say that I have exam- ined the books of record in my possession as clerk of the aforesaid Town of Salisbury, and find no record of the marriage of Shubael Bean and Ruth Barrett thereon -
John Cales 2 nd Town Clerk
State of New-Hampshire Merrimack ss. Salisbury September 19 th 1830.
Personally appearing the above named.
John Cales 2 d (who I certify is Town Clerk of Salisbury, made oath in due form of law that the foregoing affidavit by him subscribed was true.
Before me Israel McKey for Prov.
John Cales 2 d

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

Concord N.H. Aug. 15 th 1848.
Sir
I herewith transmit to the War Department the Declaration of Shubael Ruth Dearborn, for the benefit of the act of Congress of 2 February 1845 widow of Shubael Dearborn late of New Hampshire
When examined please to return the result to me at Concord N.H.
I am very
Respectfully your
Obt Servt
Wm West Attny for Claimant
Hon J. G. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.C.

Hon L. L. Edwards Cambridge & Finsion Washington City D. B.

Sir
Concord N.H. Dec. 11-1838
I forwarded to the Department the Declarations and Papers for Pensions - the 2 d of Oct. last
To Mahitable Sanforth
- Susanna Whitaker
- Betsey Cheney
- Lucy Sock
- Dolly Sanborn
- Nancy Colcord
- Elizabeth Moore
- Ruth Dearborn (which I expect are deficient of Proof, (other than the declaration of the claimant, that she has not married since the death of her husband) - (as expressed in years of the 3 d Oct 1838 of a former lot)
I herewith transmit to you the evidence in the above cases (except Nancy Colcord) which will be sent hereafter
I am very Respectfully Yours att.
Levi D. G.
Hon J. G. Edwards Commr in Pensions
William West Atty for Claimants

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

Concord N.H. June 2 - 1843
Sir
I herewith transmit to the Department the (peculiar) of Ruth Dearborn, widow of Nathaniel Dearborn, for a pension under the Act of Congress of 3 March 1843.
(When examined please to return the result, to me, at Concord N.H. P. Office.)
I am very
respectfully your
Obt Servt.
Hon. J. F. Edwards, Atty. West. Atty for Claimant Commr. of Pensions

Ruth Deonborn
Waltham

STATE OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE,
Me. et al. — Is. October the 22 d 1838.
I Jeremiah Tilton , a resident of Northfield in the County and State aforesaid, of lawful age, testify that I have known and been acquainted with Ruth Dearborn , a resident of Northfield , in the County and State aforesaid, and Shubael Dearborn , her husband, for many years past, and know that the above named Ruth Dearborn has never married since the death of her above named husband, and still remains a widow.
Sworn and subscribed to, the day and year above mentioned, before me,
Jeremiah Tilton Enos Hoyt Justice Peace.
I CERTIFY that the above named Jeremiah Tilton , is a creditable person, whose statements are entitled to full credit.
Enos Hoyt Justice Peace.

admitted
Wm West Concord N.H.

State of New-Hampshire.
Office of Secretary of State.
I, Thomas P. Treadwell, Secretary of 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. His Commission was dated on the Twenty first — day of June 1845 and will expire on the Twenty first day of June 1850 and his signature, as such, to the annexed instrument is genuine.
Given under my hand and the Seal of the State, this 16 th — day of
August 1845
Thomas P. Treadwell, Secretary of State.

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefits of the Act of Congress of 2 February 1848 "entitled" An Act. making further provision for serving. Widows and Soldiers of the Revolution.
State of New Hampshire
Merrimack County ss
On this 15 th day of August 1848. Personally appeared before the subscriber a Justice of the Peace in and for said County Ruth Dearborn resident of Northfield in the County of Merrimack 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 2 nd February 1848. granting pensions to Widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary war:
That she is the widow of Shubael Dearborn - who was a private during the Revolution in the New Hampshire line That she was a pensioner under Act of 7 th July 1832 which she received at the rate of $40.- per annum.
In further proof in the case reference may be had to her former papers filed at the war office
She further declares that she is still a widow Ruth Dearborn Mark
Subscribed and sworn to on the 15 th day of August 1848
W. H. West Justice of the Peace
I further certify that the above declarant is personally known to me
W. H. West Justice of the Peace

11741
Ruth (Dearborn ~ 1843)
$110 per ann
- W. West Concord N. H.

State of New Hampshire.
Office of Secretary of State.
I, Josiah Stevens Jr y Secretary of the State aforesaid, do hereby certify that William West — is an acting Justice of the Peace, in and for the County of Belknap duly Commissioned and qualified; that his Commission was dated on the Eighteenth day of June 1840 and will expire on the Eighteenth 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 first day of June 1843.
Josiah Stevens Jr y 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.
Waukonah } ss.
On this Twentith day of March 1843. Personally appeared before William West a Justice of the Peace in and for the County and State aforesaid, Ruth Dearborn , a resident of Northfield in the County of Waukonah and State aforesaid, aged 81 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 Shepherd Dearborn who was a private during the Revolution in the New Hampshire line
That she was a pensioner under the act of 7 the act of 7th July, 1838, which she received at the rate of Forty dollars cents per annum,
Westph. She further declares that she is still a widow.
Ann Dearborn (Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written, before me.) Ruth Dearborn her member
W m West Justice of the Peace
I certify that the above named declarant is personally known to me, that she is a credible witness, and her statements are entitled to full credit.
W m West Jus Peace

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 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 twenty eighth 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 twenty fifth day of
June 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 Isaac W. Pease 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 24 th day of June 1834 and will expire on the 24 th day of June 1839 and that his signature to the annexed instrument is genuine.
Given under my hand and the Seal of said State this 23 rd day of
June 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 Saron 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 Twentyfirst day of May 1835 and will expire on the Twentyfirst day of May 1840 and that his signature to the annexed instrument is genuine.
Given under my hand and the Seal of said State this Twentyfifth day of
June 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 Thomas Lyford 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 24 th day of June 1834 and will expire on the 24 th day of June 1839 and that his signature to the annexed instrument is genuine.
Given under my hand and the Seal of said State this 23 day of
June 1839
Josiah Stevens Secretary of State.

I Jonathan Dearborn of Northfield in the County of Mer- -rick (as State of New Hampshire) Aged 57 years —
Testify (and say that I am the oldest son of Shubael Dearborn, and Ruth Dearborn (who has made application for a pension as the widow of Shubael Dearborn) that I have the most of my time lived with my Father, Shubael Dearborn, and my Mother, Ruth Dearborn; since I was born, in Northfield, until my Father's Death, who Died 19 th Feb 1812, (where my Mother now lives) and have often heard my Mother state of her being Married by the Rev Mr Doolittle of Salisbury, and have no doubt but she was Lawfully Married at the time by her state — (and further testify that the Birth of myself and a Brother (the only children of Shubael and Ruth Dearborn) is recorded in their Bible in my Father's hand writing — Jonathan Dearborn State of New Hampshire
Merimack ss.
May 3 rd 1839. Sworn to and Subscribed before me
Thomas Lyford
Sister of the Reee
I certify that Jonathan Dearborn who has signed the above affidavit is a credible Person whose statement are entitled to full credit —
Thomas Lyford
Sister of the Reee

State of New Hampshire Secretary of States Office
I hereby certify that it appears by a pay roll in this office of Capt Jeremiah Cloughs Company in Col. Enoch Poors Regiment that Shubael Dearborn entered the service as a private on the 27th day of May 1775 and that he was paid for his services as such soldier up to the first of Aug. 1775. it also appears that the said Dearborn enlisted and mustered July 2 1776 in Capt James Stephens Company in the Northern Army in the Continental service and was paid for his service and bounty £10. 3. s. by Timothy Walker Jr Muster Master.
In testimony whereof I have this second day of October Anno Domini 1838 caused the seal of the State to be hereunto affixed.
J. M. Whipple Deputy Secy

State of New Hampshire
Merrimack } ss. August 10 th 1832 }
I Thomas Safford a resident of Worthful, Age 70 years.
Testify that I was well acquainted with Shubael Drown, husband to Ruth Drown who has signed the annexed Declaration, and know he the said Shubael Drown died the about the month of February 1812.
Sworn to before me } the day & year above written
Aaron Whittmore Judge of the Peace.
I certify that Thomas Safford who has signed the above Affidavit is a credible Person whose Statement are entitled to full credit.
Aaron Whittmore Judge of the Peace

I William Forrest a resident of Northfield in the County of Merrimack, and State of New Hampshire (aged 86 years and Pensioner under the Act of Congress of March 7. June 1832. at the rate of thirty dollars per year
I testify that I entered into the service of the United States, for Eight Months in 1775 under Capt Clough in Col. Poors Regt. in the N Hampshire Contine Line and served at Winter Hill and the vicinity the full term of Eight Months.
And further testify that Shubael Dearborn late of Northfield, entered at Canterbury under Capt Clough in Col. Poors Regt. in the New Hampshire line, and served the full term of Eight Months in the same Company, at the same time, with me, under the same Officers.
And further testify that Ruth Dearborn who is now living in Northfield, is the widow of the same Shubael Dearborn, and knows they have lived together as Man and Wife for more than fifty years last past, and knows they have had Born to them children which are now living. —
State of New Hampshire      William Forrest Merrimack ss. August 10 th 1838. }
Personally appeared William Forrest and oath that the above affidavit by him subscribed is true Before me. —
Aaron Whittmore Justice of the Peace

State of New Hampshire Merrimack ss. August 10 th 1838.
Personally appeared William Forney and oath that the above affidavit by him subscribed is true Before me.
Aaron Whittmore Justice of the Peace
I certify that William Forney who has signed and sworn the above affidavit is a credible person whose statements are entitled to full credit in and out of court.
Aaron Whittmore Justice of the Peace