Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 24,859, Jonathan Dike, Mass.

SERVICE
NUMBER _____
Mass.
Dike, Jonathan Abigail
No. 24,859
CONTENTS

5010
Vermont Burlington
Abigail Dike deed widow of Jonathan Dike who died in the month Feb 26 of this Co in the State of Vermont who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain Lankton of the Regt commanded by Col. Folsom in the Mass line for 1 mo: 16 days Pmt. 1 mo: Sept & 6 mo: 27 days Matross .
Inscribed on the Roll of Burlington at the rate of 38 Dollars 87 1/2 Cents per annum, to commence on the 1 st day of March, 1831 & Endy 15 th Nov 1831 where she did a
Certificate of Pension issued the 2 nd day of April 1831 and Rev'd to Henry Wall
Arrears to the 4th of Hinesburg Semi-annual allowance ending Vermont
{ Revolutionary Claim Act July 4, 1836 Section the 3 rd
Recorded by J. H. H. H. Book Vol. I. Page 3

Joseph Birt Affidavit
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Joseph Bird of Bristol Addison County Vermont aged ninety years being sworn saith that he resided in Lyndon Massachusetts in 1775- That he was then acquainted with Jonathan Dike who joined the army in that year. That the said Jonathan married one Abigail Brown of that or the year after. That the said Jonathan was the only person of that name who resided in Lyndon or who joined the Revolutionary army from that town as he believes, and that Jonathan Dike moved to Huntington Vermont where he died and further saith not.
Joseph Bird
Sworn to before me on the 31 day of October 1850. As I certify that Bird is a credible witness Harvey Munnell justice of the peace
I certify that Joseph Bird is a Credible Witness, and that Harvey Munnell is justice of the peace
J. M. Williams S. D.

No 7660
Abigail Dike and Mary Jonathan Vermont.
He died Feb. 1826,
She died 15 th Nov. 1840
50m in ledger
(9 mo 3 dy per m 8 dts 6 mo 27 dy per m 2 dts)
13 dy per m 1758 1 mo 2 dy per m 1777
July 4. 1836

State of Vermont } Adams County }
Declaration made this 20 th July 4. 1836
On this 14 th day of August A.D. 1850 person- ally appeared before the Hon. Henry Munsill - Judge of Probate for the district of New Haven in said County. Jonathan Dike, a resident of Harts- -borough in said County aged seventy years and after being duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration for himself & in behalf of Asa Dike, Orange Dike & Abigail Dike only surviving children of Jonathan & Abigail Dike deceased
That the said Jonathan Dike deceased was a soldier in the Revolutionary war, that he entered the army from the town of Tyringham State of Massachusetts in the A.D. 1775 and served as he often said for about one year - often spoke of having been in the battle at Bunker-Hill - his said father often spoke of having served under Col. Fellows & Capt. Lunkton or Longdon - he cannot state definitely his father's service He further states that his said father was married to Abigail Brown deceased mother in the month of Feb. 1776 as I have often been told & believe - deponent states he has no record of the marriage of his said father & mother, but a record of the ages of their chil- -dren which accompanies this declaration & identified by his brother Orange Dike was made by direction of his said father more than fifty years ago - He further states that his said father died in the month of Feb. 1826 and that his mother the said Abigail Dike survived him and died on the 15 th day of November A.D. 1840 - he further states that his said mother in her lifetime claimed to be entitled to a pension and that she died before the papers deemed necessary to establish her claim was completed
Jonathan Dike

Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written Before
Harvey Munnell Judge
I hereby certify that I am personally acquainted with Jonathan Dike, who has signed the foregoing declaration and that he is a credible person
Harvey Munnell Judge
Note the blots on the preceding page made before signing
Harvey Munnell Judge
State of Vermont } Probate Court. } District of New Haven }
I hereby certify that Harvey Munnell is Judge of the Probate Court for the district of New Haven aforesaid & that his signature affixed to the foregoing declaration & papers are his genuine signatures.
In witness whereof I have hereunto affixed my signature & the seal of said Probate Court at Vergennes in said district this 22 d day of August A.D. 1857.
J. P. Kennebec Register

Polly. Daughter of Jonathan and Abigail Dike was Born the 21 st . Day of September A 1776. and Died the 18 th Day of October A 1795. 
Sarah. Daughter of Jonathan and Abigail Dike was Born the 22 d Day of March A 1778. and Died the 9 th Day of April A 1782. 
Jonathan. Son of Jonathan and Abigail Dike was Born the 21 st Day of July A 1779. 
Enoch. Son of Jonathan and Abigail Dike was Born the 23 d . Day of October A 1783. 
Jabesh. Son of Jonathan and Abigail Dike was Born the 22 d Day of April A 1785. and Died the 10 th Day of August A 1786. 
Amos. Son of Jonathan and Abigail Dike was Born the 31 st . Day of December A 1787. 
Abigail. Daughter of Jonathan and Abigail Dike was Born the 28 th Day of August A 1791. 
Leeph. Son of Jonathan and Abigail Dike, was Born the 11 th . Day of February A 1793. 
A Son was Born the 19 th Day of November, and Died the 27 th . Day of November A 1795. 
Orange Son of Jonathan and Abigail Dike Born the 8 th Day of July A 1799

Children's Record
Orange Dike of Huntington Chittenden county Vermont aged 75, am years of the being some said to that he is the son of Jonathan & Abigail Dike deceased. That the record on the other side of this leaf is the family record of the Jonathan & Abigail. That the said record has been in the family ever since his recollection of events. That he has been told it was made by one Burl by direction of his parents & a part of it he believes before the birth of his parent, and was then in the possession of his parent since the death of his parents. Disposed further with that he understood from his father that he lived in the town of Lyndon during the Revolutionary war and that he was engaged in that war. his father his said father often say that he was at Bunker Hill and engaged in that battle. His father said that a visit attached to his father at Lyndon Sept. 21 1792 - & signed by Noah Langdon was a paper found among others left by his late father -
State of Vermont Chittenden County
Orange Dike
Humburgh July 24 1852
Bev Orange Dike & made oath to the facts above stated & I certify he is credibly known as a clergyman in regular standing
Henry Ward Post Peace
State of Vermont Chittenden County
I Danl B. Buskirk clerk of the county court for the county of Chittenden in the State of Vermont hereby certify that Henry Ward whose signature is attached to the above certificate was a justice of the Peace within and for said county at the date of said certificate duly commissioned & qualified & that I truly believe said signature to be genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said court at Burlington in said county this 19th day of August 1852.
Daniel B. Buskirk -
Post (cont)

Children's Record
Orange Dike of Huntington Chittenden county Vermont aged Xty one years of the living was so said that he is the son of Jonathan & Abigail Dike deceased. That the record on the other side of this leaf is the family record of the Jonathan & Abigail. That the said record has been in the family ever since his recollection of events. That he has been told it was much by one Burl by donation of his parents & a part of it he believes upon the death of his parents, and was then in the possession of his parents since the death of his parents. Disposed further with that he understood from his father that he lived in the town of Iringhams during the Revolutionary war and that he was engaged in that war. his hand his said father often say that he was at Bunker Hill and engaged in that battle. His father said that a visit attached to the oldest son Iringhams Sept. 21 1792 - & signed by Noah Landon was a paper found among others left by his late father -
State of Vermont Chittenden County
Orange Dike
Huntsburgh July 24 1850 Personally appeared Rev. Orange Dike & made oath to the facts above stated & I certify he is credibly known as a clergyman in regular standing Henry Ward Postmaster
State of Vermont Chittenden County
I Danl B. Buckley clerk of the county court for the county of Chittenden in the State of Vermont hereby certify that Henry Ward whose signature is attached to the above certificate was a justice of the Peace within and for said county at the date of said certificate duly commissioned & qualified & that I truly believe said signature to be genuine. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said court at said county this 19th day of
Iringham Sept. 21 1792
This May Certify that Jonathan Dike hath served under me Second Serjeant and faithfully to my satisfaction in Iringhams Noah Landon (Capt.)

The tract of evidence in the claim of Abigail Dike widow of Jonathan Dike deceased
No. 1. Declaration of Jonathan Dike. That his father Jonathan Dike resided in Tyringham. Mass. and entered the army in 1775 - served one year - & was married to Abigail Brown in Feb. 1776. - & died in 1826 - That his widow the Abigail Dike died Nov 15. 1840
No 2. Certificate of Sec. of War. for service of Jonathan Dike of Tyringham at different times from Mar 3 d 1775 to October 1777.
No 3. Affid. of Thomas Graves That he was acquainted with Jonathan Dike in Tyringham That he enlisted & served one year & was married the winter of 1776. to Abigail Brown That he moved to Huntington Vermont 55 years ago & died 1826. widow died in 1840 - he loved Polly Dike from infancy
No 3. Family record of J. & Abigail Dike Polly Dike The oldest born Sept. 1776.
No 4. Affid. Joseph Birch who lived in Tyringham & knew J. Dike That he enlisted in 1775 & remained in service about one year during which time he was married to Abigail Brown - he moved to Huntington & died. widow survived - he had a brother in the same company named Mose Birch -

No 6. Affd t Abram Sweet & James Amblin testimony that Jonathan Dike was a Revolutionary soldier that he died & his wife survived & died 1840. No. 7. Affd t Silas Johns that he made coffin for Abigail Dike widow of Jonathan and that she died Nov r 15. 1840. No. 8. Certificate of Hon. H. Merrill that Abigail Dike widow of Jonathan died Nov 15. 1840 & that Jonathan Dike Amos Dike Orange Dike and Abigail Johns are her only surviving children
Herewith from the evidence in the case of Abigail Dike widow of Jonathan

James Amble of Huntington Chittenden County Vermont aged Sixty five years after being sworn saith. That he became acquainted with one Jonathan Dike then residing in Huntington fifty years ago and his acquaintance with him continued until his death which took place more than twenty years ago he believes. The said Jonathan Dike was reputed in the neighborhood to have been a Revolutionary soldier & defendant concurs in that opinion. S d Dike left a widow called Abigail whose maiden name was said to be Abigail Brown who survived him & died about nine or ten years ago and further saith not
State of Vermont Chittenden County. Huntington Sept. 14. 1852 Then Personally appeared the James Amble above named James Amble before me and made oath to the facts above stated. And I certify he is personally known to me & is a man of truth & credibility.
Henry Ward Just. Peace

✓ Not 1874. Burlington (P.O.) Agency.
Abigail Dike, d o m d of Jonathan.
1 mo 3 dys per m th ; amo 6 mo 27 dys m th ly in 1775
+ 13 dys per m th + 1 mo def t in 1777. Gap trans.
$ 38.81 per Ann.
To common share 4, 1887, & end  lands November 15, 1890, when she died.
Pay all to Jonathan Dike, Amos Dike, Orange Dike, & Abigail Johns, only children.
Henry Weed. Hinings, Vermont.

Re WIDOW, &c. ✓
File No. 24859
Abigail Dike wid of Jonathan Dike Sergt New War
Act July 4 th 36
Index: Vol A , Page 185
[Arrangement of 1870.]

House of Reps Sept. 11. 1850.
Sir
I enclose from Henry Ward the papers in the case of Abigail Dike and shall be obliged if you can give them early attention.
Truly Yours
C. McLean

Summ in 1775.
1 mo 3 days private — $3.66 6 mo 27 days Matraps 28.71
Summ in 1777
Private 13 days — 1.44 Seyat 1 mo. 5.00 $38.81

1836 July 6 1836

No 7869 1945
Original
Yours
Dr
Friend Denton at 36 to the and 4/188
Dear Sir,
J. Edwards Washington D.C.

State of Vermont Addison County
At a session of the court of Probate in and for the district of New Haven at Bristol on the 18 th day of August A.D. 1850. It was proven by the addition of testimony satisfactory to said court that Abigail Dike widow of Jonathan Dike deceased died on the 15 th day of November 1840 And that Jonathan Dike Amos Dike Orange Dike and Abigail Dike are her only surviving children
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand the day & year above written Harvey Merrill Judge

Letter of Riley Indel Town Clerk of No 4 - Tyngsboro Massachusetts

Deer Colon Clark's Office Springfield Nov 1/80
Dear Will
Sir I received a letter from you a short time since desiring information in relation to Jonathan Dike who you stated resided in Springfield in 1773. The town of Springfield was divided a few years since the south part is called Monson & the early records of Springfield were retained in that town it being the oldest part I went to Monson & examined the records but could find no record of military service whatever. The early records of the town are very imperfect.
Your obedt Servt
Wm G Nade

Thucydides Manus Affidavit

State of Vermont Chittenden County
I The undersigned of Williston in said county aged ninety years and a pensioner under the act of Congress passed June 7. 1832- do hereby certify that I have lived in this Town about fifty five years and previous to that time I lived in the town of Syringham in the State of Massachusetts where I was born - While I lived there I was well acquainted with Jonathan Dike who lived less than one mile from my own residence. In the spring of the year 1775 the above named Jonathan Dike enlisted or volunteered into the army of the Revolution and as he has often told me was at the battle of Bunker Hill and continued in the service one year or more. In the spring of the year 1776 I enlisted into the army and when I left Syringham the Jonathan Dike was still in the army - In the spring of 1777. I returned to Syringham and found the Jonathan Dike married to Abigail Brown and an infant child which they called Polly. At about the time I left Syringham the above named Jonathan with his wife Abigail and several small children, one of which Jonathan still lives in Starksborough and with whom I have been acquainted from his youth, and at the time in Huntington some six miles from my residence. I was well acquainted with him to the day of his death which occurred about twenty years ago and know him to be the same Jonathan Dike who enlisted in 1775. His wife the above named Abigail survived him and died about five years ago and further this deponent saith not -
Thaddeus Gove
Both of Williston
July - 9th, 1846
I personally appeared the above named Thaddeus Gove and made solemn oath that the above deposition is true and I certify that he is a person of truth and veracity
Henry Weed Just Plain

Joseph Bird of Bristol Addison county Vermont aged ninety years a soldier of the Revolution & Pensioner of the United States after being sworn saith that. He resided in Tyringham Massachusetts during the Revolutionary war. That he was there acquainted with one Jonathan Dike who lived in Tyringham. said Jonathan Dike enlisted into the army in 1775 & marched to Boston deponent had a brother named Mose Bird who was in the same company. Deponent believes they enlisted for eight months & he believes they served for more than that period. He believes Martin Lankton or Langdon & Jonathan Chapman was in the same company. He further saith that Jonathan Dike married during the first year of the war. He will remember that his brother Mose Bird went home at the time Dike was married & he was then in the service. The name of the wife of Dike was Brown & he understood he became acquainted with her in Boston. He further saith Dike & I lived & worked together for several years & had children born one of which Jonathan Dike now lives in Starkborough. Dike & family moved to Vermont & he died in Huntington near than twenty years ago as he has been told & believes  Joseph Bird

Sworn to and subscribed this 18 th day of August 1890 Before
Harry Merrill Judge of the probate Court for district of Northern Vermont
I hereby certify that I am personally acquainted with Joseph Bird who has subscribed and sworn to the foregoing affidavit and that he is a credible witness
Harry Merrill Judge

Jonathan Dike Johnathan Dike Starksburg
Abigail Brown of Waltham Ms. m d to Dike 1775 Jonathan Dike of Starksburg is 70 th years old

Col. Edwards
Washington

Vernon Hinsborough, November 28. 1850
Sir
You will receive herewith additional testimony in the case of Abigail Dike widow of Jonathan under the law of July 4 th 1836
The Affidavits of Amos and Orange Dike will I trust be satisfactory to account for the reason why the claim was not asserted in the lifetime of Mrs Dike; and are No 1. & 2.
The affidavits of Joseph Bird and Hannah Joslin going to show that there was no other Jonathan Dike who was a soldier from Tyringham other than the one who married Abigail Brown will be found marked No. 3. & 5- which with the evidence on file I hope may be satisfactory to identify claimant. The letter of Billy Judel the Clerk of Tyringham has altho not within the rules of the Department will be satisfactory to show that there are no military records in Tyringham - so that your requirement in your letter of the 26 th Sept. 1850 ad re ss d to Hon James Macfarlane cannot aid in identifying claimants husband
From a re-examination of the Certificate of the Secretary of Massachusetts I can discover no evidence that is conclusive to convince me that there is more than the service which may have been rendered by one person by the name of Jonathan Dike

It appears he enlisted into Capt. Kings Co June 20. 1775 - And on Rolls of Col. Gullings Regt from June 20. 1775 - and on Coast Roll Nov. 21. 1775 - I see no evidence of service but what may have been performed by the same soldier
It appears no credit is attached to the affida- vits of Theodore Graves and Joseph Bird which distinctly identify Jonathan Dike as having joined the army in 1775 - and having afterwards married Abigail Brown - and of emigrating to Huntington Vermont - I do not know why this should be -
I hope from a reexamination of the papers on file with the evidence you were herewith may be satisfactory to establish the claim of Abigail Dike to a pension from the 4th March 1831. to the 15th day of November 1840 - when she died
I am respectfully your Colt - Serdant Henry Weed for Barnes to
Hon J L Edwards } Comm of Pensions } Washington

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, Boston:
August 21 1847.
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 Jonathan Dike is borne upon a Muster Roll of Capt William King's Company, in Col John Fellows's regt in the Eight Months service, as a private of Tyngsborough, from May 3 1775. 1 Month and 3 days.
Upon a Return of said company and regt, as a private of Tyngsborough, no service named, enlisted into the Artillery June 1775. — Said return is dated "October 7 1775."
Upon a Muster Roll of Capt Ezra Badlam's Company, in Col Richard Gridley's regt of Artillery as a Matross of Tyngsborough, from June 6 1775. 2 Months. — Upon a return of said
8 Mrs. Dike
2 Mrs.

8 mo same
Capt Badlam's Company of Col Gidley's regt of the Eight Months service, as a Matross of Tyngsborough No service named Said return is dated October 8 1775.
Upon an order of same Company for Quits dated, November 21 1775.
13 days
Upon a Pay Roll of Capt Noah Lankton's Company in Col John Fellows's regt from the County of Berkshire as a private from July 8 to 20 1777. 13 days. This roll is da- ted Tyngsborough January 1778.
And I further Certify, That, before search made for evidence of said facts, the application hereto annexed was filed in this Office, in the form in which the same now appears; that the search was made by myself and my clerks alone; and that said appli- cation, and the certificate above set forth, contain all the facts and circumstances within my knowledge, pertaining to the case.
Upon a Pay Roll of said Capt Lank- ton's Compa- ny in Col John Fellows regt, as a Sergeant from Sep- tember 19 to October 18 1777. 30 days.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto affixed the Seal of the Commonwealth, the date above written.
8 mo 13 days / 1777 1 mo Set
John G. Linn
Secretary of the Commonwealth.
3

N o - 7
Silas Johns of Huntington Chittenden County Vermont of lawful age after being sworn saith that he is by trade a Joiner. That he made a coffin for Hannah Abigail Dyke a very good lady on the 16 th day of November A D 1840. and that she died on the day preceding - & disponent attended her funeral the day after making the coffin - He further saith that he was acquainted with Jonathan Dyke deceased; husband of Abigail  Hannah & he was reputed to be a revolutionary soldier and of the disponent he was in the battle on Bunker-Hill in 1775 - and further saith not
Silas Johns
State of Vermont } ss
Chittenden County } Huntington July 2 - 1882
Then personally appeared Silas Johns above named & made oath to the facts above stated. And I certify that Johns is personally known to me & that he is a man of truth and credibility - Henry Weed. Just. Peace
Note the word "Hannah" erased & Abigail inserted before signing H. Weed Just. Peace

Abraham Sweet of Hinesburgh Chittenden County Vermont aged eighty years being sworn saith that he was acquainted with Jonathan Dyke who resided in Huntington about three miles from defendant - said Dyke often told defendant he had been a soldier in the Revolutionary army and that he was in the battle at Bunker Hill. He saith that Dyke was respected in the neighborhood to have been a revolutionary soldier & he concurs in that opinion - His widow survived & died about eight or nine years ago - I further saith not
Abraham Sweet
State of Vermont, Hinesburgh, July 20 1880 Chittenden County, Abraham Sweet above named personally appeared & made oath to the facts above stated & I certify he is a person of faith & credibility
Henry Ward Sen. D. Am.

State of Vermont } Chittenden County }
I Daniel B. Buckley clerk of the County of Court for the County of Chittenden in the State of Vermont do hereby certify that Henry Weed whose signature is attached to the certificates annexed to the affidavits of Silas Johns, Abraham Sweet, Thaddeus Graves, & James Ambler, was at the time of taking the same & still is a Justice of the Peace within for said County duly commissioned & qualified, and that I only believe said signature to be genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court at Burlington in said County this 19 th day of August 1850.
Daniel B. Buckley.

Amos Dike of Hensborough County of Chittenden Vermont aged sixty two years being sworn saith that he is the son of Jonathan and Abigail Dike deceased. That his said father formerly resided in Tyringham Massachusetts -sith & deponent was born there. The said Jonathan was a Revolutionary soldier as he often said and served one year & enlisted at the begin- ning of the war.
Deponent further states that his mother the S d Abigail Dike was told that she was entitled to a pension - he believes she was not informed of it until about a year before her death - There was then employed one William P Briggs a lawyer who resides in Richmond Vermont to obtain her pension - and for that purpose the S d Briggs took her affidavit and made some papers in relation to her claim but before he had obtained sufficient proof to establish her claim she died and the S d Briggs then informed the family it could not be obtained.
Deponent further states about four years ago he was informed that the amount due his mother might be obtained for her children - he thereupon made an application to the Secretary of the Commonwealth for Massachusetts.

for evidence of the service of Jonathan Dike and also other evidence was obtained about that time - but the proof of the marriage of his parents was not to be found - And it was not until the last summer that respondent was informed that the family record would be deemed sufficient.
Respondent further states that he has no knowledge nor does he believe that there resided in Lynnham any other person of the name of Jonathan Dike than his father. And further saith not
Thomas Dike
Thomas Dike whose name was publicly appeared before me on the 24 th of Oct. 1850 and made oath to the facts therein stated And I certify that he is a man of truth and credibility
John Miesbach-Juster Dean

Hannah Joslin of Huntington Chittenden County Vermont being sworn saith that she is Ninety years old & native of Tyngsborough Massachusetts. That she was acquainted with Jonathan Dike in Tyngsborough he was her nearest neighbor, and married Abigail Brown who lived in Waltham. Mr. Dike & wife moved to Huntington about the time deponent did more than fifty years ago. And he was the only one by the name of Jonathan Dike who lived in Tyngsborough as she believes and Dike was absent and reported to be in the Revolutionary army - her
Hannah Joslin mark
Witness
Joseph Fosberg
State of Vermont { Huntington Nov 26 1850 Chittenden County } There personally appeared Hannah Joslin above named & made oath to the facts above stated And I certify notwithstanding her great age that she is a credible witness Henry Ward Just. Peace

State of Vermont Chittenden County No 3
I Daniel B. Buckley clerk of the County Court in and for the County of Chittenden & State of Vermont do hereby certify that John Wheelock & Henry Weed before whom the affidavits of Amos Dike, Orange Dike & Hannah Foslin were taken are & were at the time of taking the same Justices of the Peace in & for the County aforesaid duly appointed & qualified & that their signatures are in their own hand writing.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed the seal of said Court and subscribed my name at Burlington in said County this 27 th day of November A.D. 1880.
Daniel B. Buckley

State of Vermont } Chittenden County ss. }
I, Amos Dike of Hinesburgh in said County of Chittenden, do declare that my father Jonathan Dike, now deceased, resided in Tyringham in the State of Massachusetts, during the revolutionary war, and that he served one year in the revolutionary war, as I have often heard him state in his lifetime, but I am not able to state the names of the officers under whom he served, - that my mother Abigail Dike, died in the month of December 1840 and was entitled to a pension at the time of her death on account of the revolutionary services of my father, Jonathan Dike, and that I believe my father served in the Massachusetts troops, and was at the battle of Bunker Hill.
And I hereby constitute and appoint Wm Weston, of Burlington, in said County of Chittenden my true and lawful attorney for me and in my name to procure from the State of Massachusetts, evidence of my father's revolutionary services and to do any other lawful act necessary to be done to obtain the balance of pension due my late mother at the time of her death.
Witness my hand and seal this fifth day of January 1847
Sealed and delivered in presence of us.
H Weed J J Weed
Amos Dike

State of Vermont Chittenden County ss. } Hinesburgh Jan. 6 1847
Then the within named Amos Dike personally appeared and made oath that the facts within stated are true, to the best of his knowledge and belief. And he also acknowledged the within power of attorney to be his free act and deed before me. And I certify that he is a man of truth and credibility.
Nahum Peck Justice Peace.
Secretary of State's office
February 9. (1847)
1989
I, James M c M c Shaffin, Secretary of State for the State of Vermont, do hereby certify that Nahum Peck, before whom the above power of attorney was acknowledged at the time of taking the same and now is a Justice of the peace in and for said county of Chittenden, and that the signature above purporting to be his, is genuine.
In testimony whereof I do hereunto affix my official seal and subscribe my name this ninth day of February, 1847.
J. M c M c Shaffin

Orange Dike of Huntington. Chittenden County. Vermont aged fifty one years after being sworn saith. That he is the son of Jonathan & Abigail Dike deceased. That his parents resided in his family during the last years of their lives. That his father often spoke of his revolutionary service & related events connected with it. He further states his father died about twenty years ago and his mother the said Abigail Dike died November 15. 1840. - That his mother previous to her death made application to one William P. Briggs to obtain a pension for her; & the said Briggs made some papers for her which were never presented as no correct record of the marriage of his said parents was obtained in the life-time of his said parents & after her death respondent was told it was then too late to obtain a pension. He further states that he procured the affd t of Thaddeus Graves during the life-time of his said mother. for the purpose of establishing her claim. The said Graves states he lived in Tyringham during the war & knew Jonathan Dike respondent's father & that he served one year on Ticonderoga. respondent states that said affd t is lost. And further states. The said Graves was always reported to be a man of incredible - & that the said Graves moved from Tyringham about the same time respondent's father & mother died. as respondent's parents & said Graves often stated. Respondent states that this affd t is made for the purpose of explaining why the claim of his mother the said Abigail was not offered in her lifetime & further saith not - Orange Dike Sworn to before me Henry Head Just. Peace

I hereby certify I am personally acquainted with Orange Dike who has signed the foregoing aff t & that he is a Clergyman in regular standing residing in Huntington Chittenden County Vermont Harry Ward Just. Dime
Dictated at Hinesburgh Vermont November 22. 1830

This may certify that we inhabitants of of Williston Chittenden County Vermont were acquainted with Charles Graves deceased. That the said Graves was a Revolutionary pensioner of the United States. That he was esteemed in the commu- -nity an honest man. And our known statements were always relied on as correct whether on oath or otherwise
Dated at Williston, Nov. 24. 1880 }
James Talbot Harry Miller J. P. H. Hurlbut Clifford Miller