Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 14497, John Clark, N.H.

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SERVICE
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Clark, John Sarah
W. 14497
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1477 New Hampshire
Sarah Clark
widow of John Clark
who died on the 23 January 1827 of Rockingham in the State of New Hampshire who was a private in the company commanded by Captain Baker of the Reg t commanded by Col. [blank] in the New Hampshire line for six months the private
Inscribed on the Roll of New Hampshire at the rate of 20 Dollars — Cents, per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 14 day of Oct 1837 and sent to J Currie, Chester N H
Arrears to the 4th of March 1837 $120.00 Semi-annual allowance ending Sept 10.00
$130.00
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act July 4, 1836, Section the }
Recorded by Sam Boyd Clerk, Book A Vol. 2 Page 205

Rockingham County p. State of New Hampshire
On this fourteenth day of April in the year eighteen hundred thirty seven personally appeared before the subscriber Chief Justice of the Superior Court of Judicature for the State of New Hampshire Sarah Clark a resident of Chester in the County of Rockingham and State of New Hampshire aged eighty four 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. 1836. That she is the widow of John Clark who was a private in the army of the Revolution He enlisted into Captain Pattons company of New Hampshire troops in the summer of the 1775 and marched to Portsmouth. He afterwards marched to Cambridge in Massachusetts. He was also in the army at Paterkill in the State of New York and returned in the latter part of the year 1776 - being gone about one year -
She further declares she was married to the said John Clark in  March in the year seventeen hundred and seventy five - that her husband the said John Clark died on the twenty third day of January in the year eighteen hundred and twenty seven, and that she has remained a widow ever since that period, as will more fully appear by the proof hereto annexed - Her maiden name was Sarah Wadsworth - and she does not recollect the day of the month on which she was married -
Sarah her X Clark Mark
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written before the undersigned. And I do certify that the above named

Sarah Clarke by reason of her great age and bodily infirmities is unable to attend court & that she maintains a good character for truth and veracity
W m M. Richardson

Record.
John Clark and Sarah his Wife were married March 2 d 1875. John first Son was born May 16 th 1876.
I Samuel Sargent of Candia County of Rockingham and State of New Hampshire do testify and say that I am town Clerk of the said town of Candia, that the above is a true copy from the records of said town, and that same was copied by me this day from the original records of said town in my possession -
Candia April 4 th 1837. Samuel Sargent Town Clerk
Rockingham ss. State of New Hampshire April 4 th 1837.
Sworn to before me
John Moore Jr Justice of the Peace
I hereby certify that I am well acquainted with the above named Samuel Sargent, and that he is a gentleman of undoubted credibility.
John Moore Jr Justice of the Peace

April 21, 1939
BA-8/AWF John Clark W. 14497
Mr. Albert W. Cherry 803 N. Avenue B Washington, Iowa
Dear Sir:
The data furnished herein concerning John Clark were obtained from papers in file in claim for pension, W. 14497, based upon his service in the Revolutionary War.
The date and place of birth of John Clark, and names of parents are not given.
John Clark, while residing in Candia, Rockingham County, New Hampshire, enlisted in the summer of 1775, served as private in Captain Moses Baker's New Hampshire company, and continued in the service one year.
John Clark married in the month of March, 1775, in Candia, New Hampshire, Sarah Wadleigh. The date and place of her birth, and names of parents were not stated.
John Clark died January 23, 1827 in Chester, Rockingham County, New Hampshire.
His widow, Sarah Clark, was allowed pension on her application executed April 14, 1837, at which time she was aged eighty-four years, and living in Chester, New Hampshire.
Their son, John, was born May 16, 1778, there

are no further data in this claim in regard to this son, John.
In 1837 Richard S. Clark was a resident of Chester, New Hampshire, as was, also, Eliza Clark; they both stated that they were well acquainted with the soldier, John Clark, and his wife, Sarah, but no relationship was shown.
Walter Robin of Candia, New Hampshire, in 1837, aged seventy-three years, was well acquainted with the soldier, and stated that he (John Clark) lived at his father's home at the commencement of the Revolution, no relationship given.
The papers on file in this claim contain no further discernible family data.
In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, name and address of person paid, and possibly the date of death of this widow, you should apply to The Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, this city, and furnish the following data-
Sarah Clark, widow of John Clark Certificate # 1477 Issued October 14, 1837 Rate $20.00 per annum Commenced March 4, 1831 Act of July 4, 1836 New Hampshire Agency.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

April 21, 1939
BA-J/AWF John Clark-W.14497 John McKeen-S.15531
Mr. Albert W. Cherry 803 N. Avenue B Washington, Iowa
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War records of Captain John McKeen, Captain John Clark, Colonel William Adams, Captain John Holmes, Captain James Paul, all of Londonderry, Rockingham County, New Hampshire.
Because of the great demand for Revolutionary War data and the limited trained clerical force available for furnishing such information, it is not possible to comply in full with each request which requires so much time and research.
You are furnished herewith the Revolutionary War record of John Clark of Rockingham County, New Hampshire, and the Revolutionary War record of John McKeen of Londonderry, Rockingham County, New Hampshire.
It is hoped that these these records will aid you in your research.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator
See his letter in John McKeen - S. 15531

This Bureau can furnish the military record of only such Revolutionary soldiers as were pensioned or whose widows were pensioned for their services.
Such of the original muster and pay rolls of the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812 as are now in the possession of the Government are on file in the Record and Pension Office, War Department. Original rolls and other records pertaining to service in the Revolutionary War may also be found on file in the archives of many of the original States.
O. W. & N. DIV.
REVOLUTIONARY.
L. W. B. W. 14497.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
WASHINGTON, D. C.,
February 8th, 1899.
Sir:-
In response to your recent communication you are advised that Sarah, widow of John Clark, made an application for pension on November 2nd, 1850, at which time she was 79 years of age and residing at Northfield, Ohio, and her pension was allowed for the actual service of her husband as a private in the New Hampshire troops, Revolutionary war, for a period of six months. He enlisted at Londonderry, New Hampshire, and served under Capt. Lovejoy.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.
Mr. Herbert H. Clark, Decatur, Ills.

O. W. & N. Div. F. S. M. E. C.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
WASHINGTON, D. C., February 16, 1894.
Sir:-
Referring to your request for a statement of the Revolutionary service of John Clark, you are advised that his widow, Sarah, was allowed pension for his service in that war as a private in the New Hampshire troops for the period of six months "actual service".
She stated in her declaration for pension that he enlisted at Londonderry, New Hampshire, in 1780, but she did not give the names of his officers nor the date of his discharge. In one of the papers filed with the case after the widow's pension was allowed for six months service, it is shown that he served for two months from September 9, 1777, as a private in Captain Lovejoy's company.
The soldier was married to Sarah Grey at Ackworth, N. H., December 3, 1789, and died at the same place September 17, 1817, aged fifty-six or seven years.
On November 2, 1850, the date of the widow's application for pension, she was a resident of Northfield, Ohio, and 79 years of age.
W. D. Clark, 3917 Cottage Grove Ave., Chicago, Illinois.
Very respectfully,
Gnu Lochhorn
Commissioner.

W. D. CLARK & CO. 3917-3919 Cottage Grove Ave., CHICAGO.
W. D. CLARK & CO.
SUCCESSORS TO CLARK, TINGEY & CO.
DEALERS IN
Staple & Fancy Groceries, Fruits & Vegetables
FRESH AND SALT MEATS AND FISH, POULTRY AND GAME,
COR. COTTAGE GROVE AVENUE AND OAKWOOD AND DREXEL BOULEVARDS,
Chicago February 19 th 1894
Dear Mr. Lockman
Commissioner of Pensions
Honorable Sir
Your favor in regard to the Revolutionary Service of John Clark does not refer to the right John Clark. I herewith return it and will give you what data I have and I have no doubt you will be able to find what I desire. The John Clark that I refer to was born at Portsmouth NH Oct 15 th 1751 Went to Candia NH when a young man, to learn a trade and afterwards married Sarah Wadleigh of Raymond NH and lived at Chester NH. (Chester and Candia were one town at one time) He died at Chester Jan 23 rd 1827. His wife survived him and died at Chester Feb 22-1842. and was a pensioner the last part of her life. I find in a history of Chester and Candia that John Clark of Candia was Mustered and paid by John Webster Dec 17 th 1776. We have a tradition

W. D. CLARK & CO. 3917-3919 Cottage Grove Ave., CHICAGO.
W. D. CLARK & CO.
SUCCESSORS TO CLARK, TINGEY & CO.
DEALERS IN
Staple & Fancy Groceries, Fruits & Vegetables
FRESH AND SALT MEATS AND FISH, POULTRY AND GAME,
COR. COTTAGE GROVE AVENUE AND OAKWOOD AND DREXEL BOULEVARDS,
Chicago
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that he was in the Battle of Valley Ford. I find that there was quite a number of John Clark's among the Revolutionary Soldiers of N Hampshire I have been trying to identify my ancestor and think this is the last resort. It is quite singular that you have discovered a John Clark who enlisted at Londonderry. and whose wife's name was Sarah &c And quite as singular that the John Clark that you refer to in your statement is undoubtedly my great Grand Father on my Mother's side (who was a Clark and whose ancestors settled in Londonderry N H in 1718 or 20. Consequently I shall consider it a favor if you will return this statement to me. I enclose it now that you may have it for reference. Pardon my long statement. I am Very Respectfully Your Obedt Servant William D. Clark.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
O. W. & N. Div. P. S. M. B. C.
BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
WASHINGTON, D. C., March 1, 1894.
Sir:-
In response to your request for the military history of John Clark, a soldier of the Revolutionary war, you are advised that his widow, Sarah, was granted a pension for his services in that war as a private in the New Hampshire Troops for the period of six months "actual service".
In her declaration she makes the following statement relative to his service: "He enlisted into Capt. Baker's company of New Hampshire troops in the summer of 1775 and marched to Portsmouth, he afterwards marched to Cambridge, Massachusetts; he was also in the Army at Peekskill in the State of New York, and returned in the latter part of the year 1776, being about one year". No further particulars of his service are given.
The soldier married Sarah Wadleigh at Candia, New Hampshire, in March 1775, and died January 23, 1827. Their first son, John, was born May 16, 1776. Names of other children, if there were any, are not given.
On April 14, 1837, the date of the widow's application for

pension, she was a resident of Chester, New Hampshire, and eighty-four years of age.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.
W. D. Clark,
3917 Cottage Grove Ave.,
Chicago, Ill.

LINSEED OIL WORKS  (MANUFACTURE) LINSEED OIL AND OIL CAKE. MANGANESE OIL DRIER.
Mendota, Illinois, Factory. Established in 1867. Decatur, Illinois, Factory. Established in 1865. We Use Robinson's Code. We Refer to Millikin's National Bank.
IMPERIAL CASTOR OIL CO.
★ ★ ★
CLARK'S CASTOR OIL. CASTOR MEATS. CONDITION POWDERS. CLARK'S STOCKAINE. CLARK'S HOGAPARILLA.
H. H. CLARK,  (Successor to H. S. Clark & Co.)
Decatur, Ill., Jan. 14, 1899, ..... 189
Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:--
Kindly send me a copy of record of the services under which pensions were granted under the laws of 1818 and 1832, especially of Clark's, Col. John Harper, of New York or Thompson's of Mass. Thanking you, I am,
Yours very truly,
H. H. Clark

This Bureau can furnish the military record of only such Revolutionary soldiers as were pensioned or whose widows were pensioned for their services.
Such of the original muster and pay rolls of the Revolutionary war and the war of 1812 as are now in the possession of the Government are on file in the Record and Pension Office, War Department. Original rolls and other records pertaining to service in the Revolutionary war may also be found on file in the archives of many of the original States.
Department of the Interior, BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
Washington, D. C. Jan'y 20 1899.
W. & N. DIV. REVOLUTIONARY WAR. Sir:-
In reply to your communication of a recent date, you are informed that the courtesy of furnishing information relative to Revolutionary war soldiers, on account of whose service pensions were granted, is extended by this Bureau only to their descendants, and to them only when it is desired for historical or genealogical purposes .
In view of the large number of such inquiries now being made, and of the length of time required to make a proper search of the records in each case, information will not be given to any applicant concerning more than two soldiers.
In order that the claim of the soldier concerning whom you desire information may be identified, it is requested that you furnish as much as possible of the data called for below.
Very respectfully, Mr. H. H. Clark. Decatur Ills.
J. D. [Signature] Commissioner.
Full name of soldier,
John Clark-
Place of residence before service,
Born Portsmouth N. H. - Selected from Londonderry N. H. (Town, county, and State.)
Place of residence after service,
Canada
(Town, county, and State.)
New Hampshire;
Approximate date of death,
Given name of widow,
Mrs John Clark-
Did either the soldier or his widow receive a pension?
my great Grandmother. His wife received a pension
Additional information,
I want the war & pension record of John Clark who was in Revolutionary war, and I want to join the Sons of Am. Revolution. -
Signature,
Herbert H Clark-
(Mrs. or Miss to be prefixed if a lady signs.)
Post-office address,
including street and number, town, county, and State,
Herbert H. Clark-
#609 West William St
Decatur - Ills. -

M. D. Clark, Chicago, Ill.
Rev
WIDOW, &c.
Mch. 1899 Unit Church, 4 3917 Cottage Grove Ave., Ch.
Feb. 8 '99.
Herbert H. Cla
Decatur, I
1899. April 21 - died. To Albert V. Cherry - See his letter in John McKeen S. 15531
rk, lls.
File No.
144977
Sarah Clark
Widow of
John Clark
Pr. Rev War
Act:
July 4 th 36
Index: - Vol.
2
Page
137

Sarah Clark, wid. of M c Clark dec d W.H.
The application of Sarah Clark of Chester in the County of Rockingham and State of New Hampshire for a pension of John Clarke of said Chester a soldier in the army of the northeastern, for a pension under the act of July 4. 1836. Recommended by David Currier of Chester County & State of New Hampshire through the post office in said Chester.
On a list of Col. M c Munn Baker Co. Mus t at Port 23 rd Nov. 1775, the name of M c Clark is found as a private. The list is in a bundle of W.H. rolls. H. H. G.

State of New Hampshire Secretary of State's Office April 18. 1837
The within named William W. Richardson is Chief Justice of the Superior Court of Judicature, and David Cunningham, and John Moore Jr. are Justices of the Peace in and for the County of Rockingham, each duly qualified and their signatures given.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set the seal of State
Ralph Metcalf Secy of State.

I Moses Turner of Candia County of Rockingham and State of New Hampshire aged eighty two years do testify and say that I was acquainted with John Clark of Candia in said County, and know that he was a soldier in the army of the Revolution - He enlisted into Captain Baker's company of New Hampshire troops, I believe in August 1775 and marched to Portsmouth in said State - He staid at Portsmouth I think three months, and afterwards marched to Cambridge in Massachusetts, where he staid I believe three months - I was at Portsmouth at the same time with said Clark but not in the same company - I was in Captain Baker's company with said Clark at Cambridge, and well recollect that he was there, and I am inclined to think that after our time was out at Cambridge said Clark enlisted again for three or six months longer - I have understood said Clark was out in the service at Pekskeek in the state of the New York in the fore part of the year 1776 - When my time was out at Cambridge I came home

to Concord - Mr. Clarke did not come with me, and I think he enlisted again -
I do not recollect whether he was married when he was at Portsmouth or not, but I think he was - It is my impression that he was married before he went out - I was acquainted with him and with his wife Sarah Wadleigh before they were married, and I think they were married before he went out into the service -
The Officers of the company in which myself and said Clarke served at Cambridge, were Captain Moses Baker Lieutenant Joseph Dearborn, and Ensign Benjamin Goss - I do not recollect what regiment it was or who was our Colonel - Concord March 28. 1837.
Moses his Turner mark
State of New Hampshire Rockingham ss March 28. 1837
Sworn to before me
David Currier Jr. Justice Peace
I certify that Moses Turner above named is a person of credibility -
David Currier Jr. Justice Peace

I Walter Robis of Canaan County of Rockingham and State of New Hampshire aged seventy three years do testify and say that I was ac- quainted with John Clark of said Canaan and know that he served in the Army of the Revolution - He enlisted the first year of the war into Captain Baker's Company of New Hampshire troops - He went away the last of the summer or fore part of the Autumn of the first year of the war, and was gone in the Army all winter - I understood he was at Cambridge in Massachusetts - He afterwards enlisted as a soldier to go to the State of New York - to Pekskeel I believe - He was gone to Pekskeel several months - I always under- stood he was in the service nine or ten months - He lived at my father's at the time of the commencement of the war, and I well recollect that he enlisted as a soldier and was out in the service a considerable time - After he came back from the

was he lived in the neighborhood of where I have always lived, and I have always known him -
Gandia March 28. 1837. Walter Robin
State of New Hampshire Rockingham ss. March 28. 1837
Sworn to before me
David Curiu & Justin Pease
I hereby certify that I am acquainted with the above named Walter Robin and that he is a person of undoubted credibility -
David Curiu & Justin Pease

Names of Soldiers who enlisted into the service of the United States from the town of Candia in the time of the Revolution - -
Moses Turner Phillip Morse Samuel Moore John Sargent Abraham Fitts John Clark and others - -
Candia D 1907.
A true copy
Attest - Samuel Sargent Town Clerk.
I Samuel Sargent of Candia County of Rockingham and State of New Hampshire do testify and say that I am town Clerk of said town of Candia. that the above is a true copy from the original records of said town of Candia in my possession. and that the same was copied

by me this day from the original records in my possession -
Candia March 28. 1837.
Sam l Sargent. -
State of New Hampshire Rockingham p. March 28. 1837
Sworn to before me
David Carrin Jr. Justice Peace
I certify that the above named Samuel Sargent is a person of credibility -
David Carrin Jr. Justice Peace

I Richard S. Clark of Cheshire County of Rockingham and State of New Hampshire. do certify and say that I was acquainted with John Clark late of Cheshire and formerly of Candia in said County. The said John Clark died at said Cheshire the twenty third day of January one thousand eight hundred and twenty seven. I was present when he died - I am acquainted with Sarah Clark the wife of the said John Clark and know that she has never married since the death of the said John Clark but has continued a widow ever since - Cheshire March 28. 1837. Richard S. Clark
State of New Hampshire March 28. 1837. Rockingham ss.
Sworn to before me
David Currier S. Justice Peace
I certify that the above named Richard S. Clark is a person of credibility -
David Currier S. Justice Peace

I Eliza Clark of Chester County of Rockingham and State of New Hampshire, do testify and say that I was acquainted with John Clark of said Chester formerly of Candia in said County, - I was present when said John Clark died. He died at said Chester the 23 rd day of January 1827. I am acquainted with Sarah Clark the wife of the said John Clark - I know that the said Sarah Clark has never married since the death of her husband the said John Clark but has continued his widow ever since - Chester March 27. 1837. Eliza Clark
State of New Hampshire Rockingham ss. March 27. 1837.
Sworn to before me
David Curran Dr. Justin Penn
I certify that the above named Eliza Clark is a person of credibility -
David Curran Dr. Justin Penn