Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 10446, John Clay, Mass. N.H.

SERVICE
NUMBER _____
Mass N. B.
Clay, John
S. 10446
carded
CONTENTS

Deas. John Lane, Candia N. H. in fumed to Sept. 1833 has the end as may get paid
3121.
New Hampshire
John Blair
Rockingham in the State of N H
who was a Private in the company commanded
Captain of the reg t commanded
Col Gerrish in the N H
for 13 Mths 8 Days certificate issued
in favor of Abigail Clay widow
of the deceased. * Mass. N. H. Febr. 1845 Reserve corrected B
scribed on the Roll of N H
the rate of 24 Dollars 21 Cents per annum,
to commence on the 14th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 14 th day of Dec
1832 and Supt. Josiah
Houghton Deerfield N H
Amount due up to
the time of his death
Amount due up to the 28 June 1832 $58.21.
1832 the time of his death $58.21
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Not June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by J H Sp c Blair Clerk, Book D - Vol. 1 st Page 1217.

State of New Hampshire. County of Rockingham ss.
On this twenty seventh day of November A D 1832 personally appeared before Josiah Butler Esquire an Associate Justice of the Court of Common Pleas within and for said State of New Hampshire at Candia in said County of Rockingham Deborah Clay a resident of said Candia widow of John Clay late of said Candia deceased 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 June 7 1832:
That she believes that John Clay aforesaid now deceased was born on the seventh day of April A D 1757 and was seventy five years of age and some months when he died - That said John Clay died on the twenty eighth day of June A D 1832 and that she lived with him and was his lawful wife at the time of his death - and that she is now his widow - That she was married to said deceased on the fourth day of April A D 1822
That she believes that said deceased her late husband was a soldier of the Revolution and served during several periods of enlistments from repeated conversations she has had with him - from the concurring opinion of his neighbours, from those who served in the Revolutionary Army with him and from the fact also that it has never been denied or disputed
That she believes that said deceased enlisted as a private soldier in said Candia in the month

month of April in the year 1775 under Captain Thomas Cogswell in Colonel Gerrish's Massachusetts Regiment of State Troops & Revolutionary Army for eight months and marched to Cambridge & from thence to Charlestown State of Massachusetts and was in the battle of Bunker Hill - That said deceased served out his term of enlistment in & near said Cambridge in said Company & Regiment as a faithful soldier and was honourably discharged and returned home to said Candia in the month of December the same year.
That she believes said deceased served three months as a private soldier in the Revolutionary Army at Pekskeill in the State of New York under Captain Ezekiel Worthen - but she does not know of any person living by whom she can prove it, and has no documentary evidence or writing to prove it except a memorandum in the hand writing of the deceased which is herunto annexed and which writing annexed she believes was written by the deceased many years ago - she does not know whether the deceased served at Pekskeill aforesaid in the militia or otherwise -
That she believes the deceased enlisted as a private soldier in said Candia on the first day of July in the year 1777 under Captain Stephen Dearborn in Colonel Stickneys New Hampshire Regiment of State Troops & Revolutionary Army for two months and marched from said Candia to Bennington in the State of Vermont and was in the Bennington Battle under General John Stark

That said deceased served out his term of enlistment as a faithful soldier in said Company and Regiment and returned to said Candia in the month of September following and was honourably discharged
That she believes the deceased was born on the seventh of April 1757 from a record of the deceased's birth kept in the family Bible which Bible is present. That she believes he was born in said Candia and that said deceased resided in said Candia when he enlisted into the army of the Revolution and that he always lived from the time of his discharge from the army to the time of his death in said Candia. That she believes the deceased never received any but verbal discharges from Army and that she has no documentary evidence to prove any part of the services of the deceased in the Revolutionary army except the memorandum annexed.
That she would name William Duncan John Dane Moses Turner and Benjamin Pillsbury to whom the deceased was known in his neighbourhood and who can testify as to his character and their belief of his services as a soldier of the Revolution
She hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension for the deceased except the present and declares that the name of the deceased is not on the pension roll of any agency in any state to her knowledge.
Witness Josiah Butler,
Deborah + Clay her mark
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid

We David Bang and John Clay both residing in Candia in the County of Rocking- ham and State of New-Hampshire hereby certify that we were well acquainted with John Clay late of said Candia deceased at the time he died, that we believe said deceased was seventy five years of age when he died. that he is reputed and believed in the neighbour- hood where he lived to be a soldier of the Revolution and that we concur in that opinion. And we further cer- tify that we are well acquainted with Deborah Clay of said Candia the applicant who has subscribed and sworn to the within declaration and that she is reputed to be a woman of truth & veracity
David Bang John Clay
sworn and subscribed the day & year afore said.
And the said Justice does hereby declare his opinion after the investigation of the matter and after putting the ques- tions prescribed by the War Department that the within na- med John Clay deceased was a Revolutionary soldier and served as the applicant states; and that it appears to the satisfaction of the said Justice that the said deceased died on the day mentioned in the applicant's declaration. that said deceas- ed and the applicant were married together on the fourth day of April A.D. 1822 and that from that day until the deceased died they lived together as husband & wife that when the deceased died the applicant was his lawful wife and that she is now his widow. And the said Justice does hereby further certify that the applicant cannot from bodily infirmity attend court. And the said Justice does hereby further certify that it appears to him that David Bang and John Clay who have signed the preceding certificate are residents in the said town of Candia and are credible persons and that their statement is entitled to credit *
Josiah Butlen

3428 Deborah Clay Mrs. Clay Administrator,
13 Mt 48 N W. C. E
on the a due Roll of a Detachment of Men commanded by Lt E. Worthen. as having been mustered in Decr 1776. length of service not mentioned in Roll Capt. Dearborn who lost the money. Best related 28 Sept 1777 & served 2 mo & 8 ds letter 26 Oct 1832
$ 44.23 To Isaiah Broughton South Deerfield NH
[Faint mirrored handwriting from the reverse side of the page, including names like "Isaiah Broughton" and "Deborah Clay"]

3428
BRIEF in the case of Leander Rockingham
Rev. Clay  administrator of Mrs. Clay in the State of N Hampshire (Act 7 June, 1832.)
1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? Pen Court
2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity? _____
3. How old is he? he was 75 years old & died 28 June last The applicant by his will appointed executor
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. As a Gen.     In 1771- — 8 — private Col. Gerlach   April 6. 1775 — 3 — " St. Elizabeth's William   In 1776 — 2 — " Col. Stickney   1777, July 1. Left — — — "  
5. In what battles was he engaged? Bunker Hill Bannington
6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Candia
7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditional evidence, — by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? Documentary proof is a written Mem o . of the deceased relative to a part of his service — Living witnesses
8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? —
I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
M c G. Eastman Examining Clerk.

August 18, 1939.
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Mrs. W. G. McGrillis Bristol New Hampshire
BA-J/ady John Clay S10446
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter relative to John Clay, a soldier of the Revolutionary War.
The data contained herein were obtained from the papers on file in the Revolutionary War claim for pension, S.10446, based upon the military service of John Clay in that war.
John Clay was born April 7, 1757, in Candia, New Hampshire, the names of his parents are not shown.
While a resident of Candia, New Hampshire, John Clay enlisted in April 1775, served eight months as private in Captain Thomas Cogswell's Company, Colonel Gerrish's Massachusetts Regiment and was in the battle of Bunker Hill. He enlisted in 1776 and served three months as private in Captain Ezekiel Worthen's New Hampshire Company. He enlisted July 1, 1777, served two months and eight days as private in Captain Stephen Dearborn's Company, Colonel Stickney's New Hampshire Regiment, and was in the battle of Bennington.
He died June 28, 1832, in Candia, New Hampshire.
Soldier married April 4, 1822, place not stated, Deborah, her maiden name not given.
Soldier's widow, Deborah Clay, was allowed pension which was due her husband on account of his services in the Revolutionary War, on her application executed November 27, 1832, at which time she was a resident of Candia, Rockingham County, New Hampshire. Her age is not given.
In 1832 one John Clay was a resident of Candia,

New Hampshire, his age and relationship to soldier not stated.
In 1832 one Sewall Brown was living in Candia, New Hampshire, no relationship to the family stated. He was aged seventy-seven years on November 27, 1831.
In 1832 one Nathan Brown was residing in Candia, New Hampshire, no relationship to the family stated. He was seventy-two years old on September 28, 1831. There are no further family data.
Very truly yours
A. B. MILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

September 10, 1937.
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Mrs. Franklin N. Rogers 401 North River Road Manchester, New Hampshire
BA-J/ady John Clay S.10448
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter relative to John Clay, a soldier of the Revolutionary War, of Candia, New Hampshire.
The data contained herein were obtained from the papers on file in the Revolutionary War claim for pension, S.10448, based upon the military service of John Clay in that war.
John Clay was born April 7, 1757, in Candia, New Hampshire, the names of his parents are not shown.
While a resident of Candia, New Hampshire, John Clay enlisted in April 1775, served eight months as private in Captain Thomas Cogswell's Company, Colonel Gerrish's Massachusetts Regiment and was in the battle of Bunker Hill. He enlisted in 1776 and served three months as private in Captain Ezekiel Worthen's New Hampshire Company. He enlisted July 1, 1777, served two months and eight days as private in Captain Stephen Dearborn's Company, Colonel Stickney's New Hampshire Regiment, and was in the battle of Bennington.
He died June 28, 1832 in Candia, New Hampshire.
Soldier married April 4, 1822, place not stated, Deborah, her maiden name not given.
Soldier's widow, Deborah Clay, was allowed pension which was due her husband on account of his services in the Revolutionary War, on her application executed November 27, 1832, at which time she was a resident of Candia, Rockingham County, New Hampshire. Her age is not given.

In 1832 one John Clay was a resident of Candia, New Hampshire, his age and relationship to soldier not stated.
In 1832 one Sewall Brown was living in Candia, New Hampshire, no relationship to the family stated. He was aged seventy-seven years on November 27, 1831.
In 1832 one Nathan Brown was residing in Candia, New Hampshire, no relationship to the family stated. He was seventy-two years old on September 28, 1831. There are no further family data.
This is the record of the only John Clay of Candia, New Hampshire, that is found on the Revolutionary War records of this office.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

On request of _____, received of the military history of John Clay the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pen- sion in this Bureau. S. File 10446
   OF MENT OR NTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Concord, NH   Apl. 75 8 mos. Priv. Thos. Cogswell Gerrish Mass.   76 3 mos. Ezekiel Northcutt ✓ NH.   July 1. 77 2 mos. Stephen Marborn Stickney NH            
Battles engaged in, Bunker Hill, Bennington
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Candia, NH.
Date of application for pension, by widow: Nov. 27, 1832.
Residence at date of application, Candia, Rockingham Co., NH.
Age at date of application, ✓
Remarks: Ed. born { Candia, NH. } Apl. 7, 1757 he married Apl. 4, 1822 Deborah died June 28, 1832. Pension allowed in favor of the widow from Mar. 1, 1831 to date of sol. death.

1812 N. Rev. N.
Paris lot N. H.
July 14 1939.
5 S S Telegraphic Administration Bureau - -
Please send me what data you have of John Clay born April 7, 1757 Candia N. H.
Thank you Pierce Clay U.S. (Ret.) (Mrs. N. H.)

MRS. FRANKLIN NORWOOD ROGERS 401 NORTH RIVER ROAD MANCHESTER, NEW HAMPSHIRE
Veterans Administration Washington 6. D. C.
Dear Sir:
I would like a copy of the Revolutionary record of the soldier -
John Clay b. 1757 - d. 1833 Candia N.H.
His widow Abigail Brown Clay applied for pension in 1832. A copy of his certificate also if given. He may have been born Chester N.H. but he resided in and enlisted from Candia N.H.
Very truly yours Bernice Clough Rogers.
Aug 26, 1937.

615, E. Edwards St. Springfield Ill.
To the pension dept Washington, D.C.
Gentlemen I am desirous of knowing if the names of John or Thomas Blay are among the pensioners of 1876 from Mass or New Hampshire.
Thanking you in advance I remain
Yours Truly
Eliza A. Muñoz Muñoz
(nee Blay)
April, 8 th . 1908.

1908 Apr. 17. Hist to Mrs. Elisa A Muñoz C 1937 Sept. 10. Hist to Mrs. Franklin 7. Rogers A.D.Y. 1939 Aug. 18. Hist to Mrs. W. R. McCrillis A.D.Y.
Reuben
10446
INVALID.
File No. 10,446
John Clay Prin. Rev. War.
Act: June 7 th 1832
Index:—Vol. A , Page 69
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Re - B

Record Division.
Department of the Interior,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
April 14 , 190 8
Searched by L. D. Lamparter
Original No. _____
Certificate No. _____
Claimant, _____
Soldier, John Sloan
Service, Mass. & N. H.
Rev. War
Remarks: No claim as above except Swd. # 10446

State of New Hampshire County of Rockingham ss.
I Peter Chadwick Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for the County and State afore- said. do hereby certify Josiah Butter before whom the annexed declaration of Deborah Clay was made. is an Associate Justice of the Court of Common Pleas for the State and County aforesaid. and that his name to the certificates thereof is his true and genuine signature - And I further certify that Josiah Houghton before whom the annexed affidavits were sworn is a Justice of the Peace within and for said County of Rock- ingham and that I believe that his signature to the certificates thereof are in his own hand writing.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said Court this 28 th day of November A.D. 1832.
Peter Chadwick Clerk C.C.P. Rockingham County ss

John Clay of Candia

In 1875 went to Medford in the time that the British came out to Lexington and stayed half month and then enlisted under Lee. Duty for eight nine months and Served my time out and then enlisted for three month and which detained me till sometime in April and then came home 1876 with Genl. Barret of Danfield
In 1876 enlisted under Lieutenant Worthen and went to the Pigeons for for three month
In 1877 enlisted and went to Bowling Green with Genl. Stark for two or three months
John Clay?

I Sewall Brown of Candia in the County of Rockingham and State of New Hamp- shire aged seventy seven years the 27 th day of November last past hereby testify & de- clare that I enlisted as a private soldier in said Candia in the month of April in the year 1775 under Captain Thomas Cogswell in Colonel Gerrish's Massa- chusetts Regiment, in the State Troops service and Revolutionary Army for eight months and marched to Cambridge and from thence to Charlestown Massachusetts and was in the Battle of "Bunker Hill". I served out my term of enlistment in and near Cambridge in said company and Regiment and returned home to said Candia in December the same year.
I further testify and declare that John Clary late of said Candia who deceased the 28 th day of June last past enlisted into said Company and Regiment at the same time I did and served as a private soldier in said company for said term of eight months and was in the Battle of Bunker Hill with me and served as a faithful sol- dier and was honourably discharged and came home to said Candia with me.
Sewall Brown
Deerfield N.H. July 30. 1832.

State of New-Hampshire County of Rockingham ss. Deerfield July 30. 1832.
Then personally appearing the within named Sewall Brown made solemn oath that the within deposition by him subscribed is just and true.
Before me Josiah Houghton Justice Peace
I hereby certify that the within named Sewall Brown is personally known to me and is a credible witness and full credit is due to his statement.
Josiah Houghton Jus. Peace

Nathan Brown of Candia in the County of Rockingham and State of New Hampshire aged seventy two years the 28 th day of September last past, do hereby testify and declare that I have always been well acquainted with John Clay late of said Candia deceased since I arri- ved to the age of thirteen years and he has ever sustained a good character for truth - That some time last winter about five months before his death I had a conversation with said Clay about Revolutionary services. and said Clay mentioned that he had served in the Revolutiona- ry Army three months at PEEKSKILL in the State of New York in the year 1776 but that there was no person living that he knew of that he could prove it by - I know that said Clay was absent from said Candia several months that year as I then lived in his neighbourhood and I believe he per- formed the three months service as named. Deerfield Aug. 2. 1832. Nathan Brown
State of New Hampshire
County of Rockingham ss. Deerfield August 2. 1832 Then personally appearing the above named Nathan Brown made solemn oath that the above deposition by him subscribed is just and true Before me Josiah Houghton Jus. Peace
I hereby certify that the above named deponent is personally known to me and is a credible witness and his statement is entitled to full credence Josiah Houghton Justice Peace

N o 3428
Mt. E
J. Clay

I Benjamin Eaton of Candia in the County of Rockingham and State of New- Hampshire aged seventy three years the 5th day of June last past, hereby testify & declare that I enlisted as a private soldier in said Can- dia on the first of July in the year 1777 under Captain Stephen Dearborn in Colonel Stickney's New Hampshire Regiment in the State Troops service in the Revolutionary Army for two months and marched to Bennington in the State of Vermont and was in the Bennington battle under General John Stark. I served out my said term of enlistment in said company in said Regiment and returned to said Candia in the month of September following.
I further testify and declare that John Clary late of said Candia, who deceased the last of June last past enlisted into the said Company and Regi- ment at the same time and for the same term of time I did and served as a private soldier for said term of two months in said Company and Regiment and was with me in the Benning- ton battle and served as a faithful soldier was honorably discharged at the time I was and came home to said Candia about the time I did.
Benjamin Eaton
Deerfield N.H. July 30. 1832.
State of New Hampshire.
Rockingham County ss. Deerfield July 30. 1832
Then personally appearing the above named Benjamin Eaton made solemn oath that the above deposition by him subscribed is just & true. Before me Josiah Haughton Justice Peace

I hereby certify that the within named ponent Benjamin Eaton is personally known to me, and is a credible witness, and full credit is due to his statement
Josiah Houghton Justice Peace

State of New-Hampshire.
Rockingham County ss. I hereby certify that
Josiah Houghton Esquire before whom the annexed depositions were taken is a Justice of the Peace within and for said County of Rockingham in said State and that John Kelly Esquire whose certificate is annexed is Register of Probate within and for said County of Rockingham and that full faith and credit is to be given to their attestations and that I believe the signatures to be in the proper hand writing of the said Houghton and Kelly
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the Superior Court of Judicature of said State this eighth day of August A.D. 1882
Chadwick Clerk of the Superior Court of Judicature of the State of New Hampshire