Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 17918, Benjamin Davis, N.H.

SERVICE
NUMBER
N.H.
Davis, Benjamin
S. 17918
CONTENTS
carded

New Hampshire
Benjamin Davis
of Hanover in the State of N.H. who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain Woodward of the Regt commanded by Col. Grafton in the N.H. line for 9 mos from May 1776
Inscribed on the Roll of N.H. at the rate of 30 Dollars - Cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 20 th day of October 1832 and due to Simothey (widow) of Benjamin Davis
Arrears to 4th of Sep r 1832 $45 Pension allowance ending 4 Mar 33. 15
$60
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by J. H. Blain Clerk, Book 2 Vol. 1 st Page 150.

Benjamin Davis
N o 3511
Ex M c . E
A. P. French
seal of said Court this 9 th day of August 1832.
J. Kenrick

DECLARATION.
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7th of June, 1832.
State of New-Hampshire, } ss. County of Grafton
On this Sixth day of August personally appeared before the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas for the County of Grafton , Benjamin Davis a resident of Hanover in the County of Grafton and State of New-Hampshire, aged 79 years, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed June 7th, 1832. That he enlisted in the army of the United States in the year 1776 with Col. Woodward and served in the Colo regiment of the New Hampshire line, under the following named officers: Col. David Woodward , Lt Joshua Hazen - 2 d Lt A. Lyman , He enlisted into Col. David Woodward Company of New Hampshire Militia about the first of May 1776 to go to Noyack in Vermont , and was discharged in the Month of October or November in the same year, and was employed during said time in building fort and scouting, served six Months.
about the first of May 1777 he enlisted into Capt Edmund Freeman Company in Col. Chase Regiment N.H. Militia . Genl Poor commanded the whole, went to Ticonderoga , was discharged a few days before Ticonderoga was evacuated. Genl St Clair took the command before he left. He was stationed at Mt Independence . He also went as a volunteer under Capt Freeman , with volunteers from Libanon , Canaan , Enfield & other towns at time the Militia were called to go and help take Burgoyne was then at Saratoga , at the time Burgoyne surrendered saw the arms after they were stacked, was in some skirmish but no regular battle.
He served in the whole about Nine Months -
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or an annuity, except the present, and he declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of any agency in any State.
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
Before John Farrar , Jus. Court of Com. Pleas. - Benj Davis
And the said Com do hereby declare their opinion, that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states.
J. Farrar
I  James Harrap  Judges of the Court of Common Pleas do hereby certify, that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of Benjamin Davis for a pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this sixth day of August  AD 1832 .
J. Farrar
I further certify that the above named Benjamin Davis is unable from old age and bodily infirmity to attend the court in said County
J. Farrar  Just. of C.C.P.

I, Benjamin B. French Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for the County of Sullivan in the State of New Hampshire do hereby certify that Timothy Farrar is a Justice of said Court for the State of New Hampshire and that his foregoing signatures are genuine.
Witness my hand and the seal of said Court this 9th day of August 1832.
B. B. French
Benjamin Farrar
No. 3511
Ex No. 6
J. Knowlton

Genj. Davis River 3511
Ex y M c E
on Roll cool Chase's Baptist March 16 June 1777 for 1 Month 10 days Col. Chase's Regt. March Sept 22. 1777 1 Month 3 days
Adm o J. L. E.
9 Months Service
Timothy Kenrick Ebenezer Grafton by cont.

3511
BRIEF in the case of  Benjamin Davis  of Hanover, Grafton by  in the State of  Connecticut  (Act 7 June, 1832.)
 Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? a Judge  If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity? — The judge certifies to the applicant's inability to attend court  How old is he? 79  State his service, as directed in the form annexed. 
   Period. Duration of Service. Rank. Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served.   Years, Months, Days.      In 1776 May to Octob. 1777 — May to Octob. (was discharged a few days before evacuation of Ticonderoga) he states that he served in the whole about 9 months  6  private New Hampshire Line   Gen. Col. David Woodward Col. Chase Col. Freeman   
 In what battles was he engaged? Surrender of Burgoyne  Where did he reside when he entered the service? does not say where — before  Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditional evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? — Living witnesses  Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? — all right 
I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
H. C. Easton Examining Clerk.

Information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau. Benjamin Davis Jan Feb 17918
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     May 1 1776 6 mos. Pvt. David Hardward N.H.   May 1 1777 2 mos. Edmund Freeman Chase   * 1779 Freeman  
Battles engaged in, * Skirmishes at time of Burgoyne's Surrender Residence of soldier at enlistment, ✓ Date of application for pension, Aug 6 1832 His d. was al. Residence at date of application, Haver, Grafton Co. N.H. Age at date of application, 79 yrs old.
Remarks: _____

I 17918
INVALID.
File No. 17918
Benjamin Davis
Res Rev: Mr
Act: June 7 th 82.
Index:—Vol. 1 , Page 429
[Arrangement of 1870.]
1910 Mar 25 Hech. Co Mrs. Frederick J. Daniels V.L.M.

1887
3-871.
RECORD DIVISION.
Department of the Interior, BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Briefed by Geo M Moore
Claim No. March 17, 1910.
Certificate No. _____ probably from Plaquemine Claimant _____
Soldier Benjamin Davis
Service A N  Res
Additional Service _____
No _____ claim, State records _____, 190_____
No claim, combination records _____, 190_____
REMARKS:
No O W I W or Res above except I F 17918 send this Try R F 2702 N.Y. service 4 res. and

I David Wright Resident of Hanover in the state of New Hampshire  testify & say County of Grafton, aged 73 years, that I was a soldier in the Revolutionary war and belonged to the Continental line, that I am well acquainted with Benjamin Davis of Hanover aforesaid. That in 1776 he was a soldier in the New Hampshire Militia then in the revolutionary service under Col t David Woodward and was stationed at Royalton in the state of Vermont. That according to the best of my knowledge he was there five or six months. I further say that the said Davis was at the taking of Burgoyne in 1777 he was then out from three to five weeks. I further say that I have been acquainted with said Davis from my childhood & that he is about 79 years of age.
✓ David Wright
Sworn and subscribed this sixth day of August 1832 before me Timothy Sewen Jr Justice of the Peace
I certify that the above deponent is a person of undoubted veracity Timothy Sewen Jr Just Peace

I, Benjamin B. French, Clerk of the Superior Court of Judicature for the County of Sullivan in the State of New Hampshire, do hereby certify that Timothy Owen Jr is a Justice of the Peace, and that the foregoing signatures are, in my belief, genuine.
Witness my hand and the seal of said Court August 9 th 1832
B. B. French
David Wright's Deposition
MS. L. 1. 1. 1.

I Nathan West of Hanover in the county of Grafton and State of New Hampshire of lawful age do testify and say that I am well acquainted with Benjamin Davis of Hanover - he was a soldier in Capt. Edmund Freeman's Company in Col. Chase's Regiment of New Hampshire Militia, and went from Hanover to Ticonderoga some time in the spring of 1777 and was discharged at Ticonderoga a few days before that place was evacuated - I was with him during that campaign but do not recollect the amount of time - We were stationed on Mount Independence. The said Davis is now present and I know him to be the same person with me as aforesaid - I believe his age to be about 79 years - ✓ Nathan West
Sworn and subscribed this sixth day of August 1832 -
before me Jon a Freeman D. Justice Peace
I certify that the above deponent is a credible person Jon a Freeman D. Justice Peace
I Daniel Hendrick of Hanover in the county of Grafton and State of New Hampshire of lawful age do depose and say that I am well acquainted with Benjamin Davis of Hanover - he was a soldier in Capt. Edmund Freeman's Company in Col. Chase's Regiment of New Hampshire Militia, and went from Hanover to Ticonderoga about the first of May 1777 and was discharged at Ticonderoga a few days before that place was evacuated - I was with him during said term of service which was according to the best of my recollection about two months - We were stationed on Mount Independence the said Davis is now present and I know him to be the same person with me as aforesaid - I believe his age to be about 79 years -
✓ Daniel Hendrick

I Daniel Kendrick of Hanover in the County of Grafton & State of New Hampshire of lawful age do depose and say that I am well acquainted with Benjamin Davis of Hanover he was a soldier in Capt. Edmund Freeman's Company in Col. Glasey's Regiment of New Hampshire Militia and went from Hanover to Secondaroge about the first of May 1817 and was discharged at Secondaroge a few days before that place was evacuated - I was with him during said term of service which was according to the best of my recollection about two months - He was stationed on Mount Independence the said Davis is now present and I know him to be the same person with me as aforesaid. I believe his age to be about 79 years -
Daniel Kendrick
Sworn and subscribed this sixth day of August 1832 before me for Freeman & Justin Pease
I certify that the above deponent is a credible person for Freeman & Justin Pease
I Benjamin B. French, Clerk of the Superior Court, for the County of Sullivan in the State of New Hampshire do hereby certify that Jonas Freeman 2 d is a Justice of the Peace, and that the signatures above purporting to be his are, in my belief, genuine.
Witness my hand and the seal of said Court this 9 th day of August A. D. 1832
B. B. French

Department of Interior Bureau of Pensions Washington D.C.
Can you give me a copy of the Pension record of my ancestor Benjamin Davis. in Rev. war from New Hampshire, probably from Keene.
Mrs. Frederick J. Daniels 34 Ring St. Putnam Conn.
Putnam March 6, 1910