Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 20845, Joseph Cheney, Continental (Mass)

SERVICE
NUMBER
Continental (Mass)
Cheney Joseph or Chaney Betsey
W. 20845
CONTENTS

Note has been sent to John Darling Esq. 31 July 1820. He will be paid the sum of
13,846 R New Hampshire
Joseph Cheney
of Bradford in the state of N. Hampshire who was a private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Baldwin of the Massachusetts line, for the term of 1 year.
scribed on the Roll of N. Hampshire at the rate of Eight Dollars per month, to commence on the 10 th of April 1819 -
Certificate of Pension issued the 26 th of July 1819 and sent to John Darling Esq. Henniker, N. Hampshire
Amount to 4 th of Semi-annual all'ce ending 4 Sept: 1819. 4 \frac{21 \cdot 4}{30 \cdot 31} 30.63
$ 30.63
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
Discontinued Willsborough County.

C. New Hampshire Betsy Cheney widow of Joseph Cheney who served in the Revolutionary
let to Mr. Jones 12/20/51
war, as an Artificer
Inc. from $72
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 98 Dollars
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March , 1848.
1 st July
Certificate of Pension issued the 28 day of July 1857, and sent to
Wm C. H. Peaselee No of Reps
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 64 Vol. 1

Joseph Cheney's Application for a Pension
No 112
Mass Line Col. Lammie Baldwin 1776 - 1 year 10 th April 1819.
My evidence produced
Admitted

Joseph Cheney of Bradford in the County of Hillsborough and State of New Hampshire testify and declare, that I enlisted into the Service of the United States, about the last of Decr 1775, for one year, and served during said term in Capt Thomas Cogswell's Company, in Col d Baldwin's Regiment in the Massachusetts Line, and served out the term of my enlistment and was regularly discharged at Trenton, New Jersey on the first day of January 1777.
I further testify and say, that by reason of old age & my infirmities, I am in reduced circumstances in life and stand in need of assistance from my country for support. —
Herewith April 10. 1819 Joseph Cheney
State of New Hampshire Hillsborough ss.
on this tenth day of April A.D. 1819
Personally appeared the above named Joseph Cheney and made solemn oath, that the foregoing affidavit, by him subscribed is just and true.
Before me Joshua Darling } One of the Associate Justices of the Court of Common Pleas for the First District, County of Hillsborough, State of New Hampshire

I Joshua Dailing Judge &c. as aforesaid, do certify That it appears to my satisfaction that the within named Joseph Cheney, did serve in the Revolutionary War as stated in the preceding declaration, against the common enemy, for nine months on the continental establishment at one contiguous period of service and now transmitt the proceedings and testimony taken and had before me to the Secretary for the War Department, pursuant to a late act of Congress, entitled an act to provide for certain pensions engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the Revolutionary War. — I further certify that it appears to my satisfaction, that the said Applicant is in reduced circumstances in life and stands in need of assistance from his country for support.
Given under my hand, and the seal of said Court This twenty sixth day of June A.D. 1819
Joshua Dailing
State of New Hampshire Hillsborough ss.
I Moses Eastman Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for the first District in District Hillsborough County New Hampshire
Do certify that the Hon. Joshua Dailing is a Judge of said Court, that the above is his signature and that the seal here affixed is the seal of said Court.
Moses Eastman Clerk

N.B. See Hon. Amos Cogswell's affidavit, in Jonathan D. Clancy's papers. In proving the service of Joseph Clancy this applicant jointly with Jo a D. Clancy - June 25 th 1819.                      Joshua Darling

Schedule containing the whole estate and income of Joseph Cheney of Bradford N. H. (his necessary bedding excepted and clothing excepted) by him subscribed, exhibited to the Superior Court of Judicature, holden at Concord in the County of Merrimack on the second Tuesday of January 1825, and annexed to his oath, viz.
  1 Cow, which I owned in 1820, now old 9.00   1 yearling Steer (small) 5.00   1 pig 2.00   4 Sheep 4.50   My farming tools which I had in 1820 but have been unable to keep them in necessary repair, which consists only of an old plough unfit for use, 2 ps. old chains, 1 old axe and one old shovel nearly worn out 1.50   Sundry of old articles of old household furniture, have not made any addition since 1820, but divided out part to a daughter since 1820 (married off 1822) 5.00   1 bible, testament and hymn book same as in 1820 .50   27.50 
The note of W.B. v Asa Sargent, I collected and paid over to the reduction of my debts, I sold the oxen named in my old schedule for 45, and the 2 year old when she became four, & the yearling - I sold and applied them all to the discharge of my debts named in the schedule of July 11 th 1820 and have sold about one half of my little farm to my son Joseph Cheney, who married four years ago last Dec. and moved home to live with me, he proved sickly, was confined from August 1823 to July 1824, had one thigh amputated, and deceased July 9. 1824.
leaving -

leaving a widow and two children - His long sickness was attended with great expence of Doctors bills &c. and the widow has been obliged to obtain a licence from the Judge of Probate to sell all the real estate to pay the just debts; The other half of my real estate, thereafter I conveyed by deed to my other and now only son Jonathan Cheney the 23 d day of April 1810 - Then I expected my son Jonathan to live with me, but after a few years trial his family increased, so that it was found impossible we thought for us all to maintain ourselves on my small and unproductive farm. Jonathan left me and purchased a piece of wild land on a credit, expecting to realize the debt of $240 from me, which, you will perceive, by the old schedule I owed. My expectation was cut off by my being stricken from the pension list. I was  never was able to pay him one dollar, and he last October abandoned his purchase without being able to pay one cent. And as my last resort, I gave him up the old deed, which I had preserved, in payment of his just demand against me, Jonathan's debt of $240, and the interest thereon was more than the real value was worth. I mean all the residue of my little farm, which I have not previously deeded to Joseph to discharge his debt against me. I am still indebted to Joshua Darling $67.26 and some small debts beside, after all my rigid economy, and after selling all my real estate, named in my former schedule. I have no claim, written or verbal, on my son Jonathan for support, nor can he afford me the least aid, beside supporting himself, wife and 8 children, for he is still in debt.
Joseph Cheney -
Merimack ss. State of New Hampshire.
On this fifteenth day of January A.D. 1825 personally appeared before the Justices of the Superior Court of Judicature in the County of Merimack being a court of record having the power of fine & imprisonment, Joseph Cheney aged seventy next September resident in Bradford in said County, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath declare, that he served in the revolutionary war as follows, viz. he enlisted into the service of his Country in Dec. 1775
for

for the term of one year, and served in Capt. Thomas Coeywell's company, in Col. Laoni Baldwin's regiment in the Massachusetts line on the continental establishment, and was regularly discharged at Trenton New Jersey January 1 st 1777, but received no written discharge.
The date of his original declaration, in order to obtain a pension is the 10 th of April 1819, and the number of his pension certificate is 13.846 and has received a pension.
And I do solemnly swear, that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18 th day of March 1818, and that I have not since that time by gift, sale, or in any manner disposed of my property, or any part thereof, with intent thereby so to diminish it, as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress, entitled "an act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the revolutionary war" passed on the 18 th day of March 1818, and that I have not, nor has any other person in trust for me, any property or securities, contracts, or debts due me, nor have I have any income other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed and by me subscribed.
My occupation is that of a farmer, but by reason of old age and my increasing infirmities, am unable to labor, and am so reduced and destitute, as to stand in need of the assistance of my country, or must become an object of charity.
I have no family except a wife, aged sixty nine, and unable to perform much if any labor (except I live with my son Jonathan aforesaid his wife, and 8 grand children.)
And the said Joseph Cheney further swears that the 45 dollars for which he sold his oxen Sept. 1820, he paid $25 to Joseph Sargent on his note of $75, and the whole of the residue to Joshua Darling on his note of $21.26 named in my former schedule, and the old horn therein named, I sold last September for a note of $8. payable next Sept. with interest.
Joseph Cheney
Wherefore the said Joseph Cheney prays the opinion of the Court, as to the value of the property contained in the schedule, and that the same together with a copy of the proceedings and papers be duly certified to the Secretary of War.

Copy of the proceedings and petition of Joseph Clancy for a pension.

Merrimack ss. The State of New Hampshire At the Superior Court of Judicature holden at Concord in said County on the Second Tuesday of January A.D. 1825. Present the Honorable William M. Richardson Chief Justice and the Honorable Samuel Green and John Harris Justices. On the examination of the petition of Joseph Cheney for a pension the Court are of the opinion that the articles enumerated in the annexed schedule are estimated at their true value.
I Moses Eastman Clerk of said Court hereby certify this to be a true copy of the proce- edings of the said Joseph Cheney in this Court relative to the premises.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto affixed the seal of said Court and subscribed the same with my own hand this Seventeenth day of January A.D. 1825.
Moses Eastman

Essex.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Town Clerk's Office. Haverhill July 31 st 1838.
Joseph Cheney & { Both of Haverhill married February Elizabeth Silver { the third one thousand seven hundred and seventy eight.
A true copy of record with the exception of the date which is expressed on the record in fair legible figures as follows "Feby 3 rd 1778"
attest Leonard White Town Clerk
✓ Leonard White above named depose and say, that I hold the Office of Town Clerk, in the County, Town and State afore- said, and that the above is a true extract from the records of said Town, with the exception above named as certified by me Leonard White Clerk of the Town of Haverhill.
Essex ss. Haverhill July 31 st 1838 Sworn to before me, Charles White Justice of Peace. and also Subscribed
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Secy's Office Sept. 10. 1838. I hereby cer- tify that the above Charles White was a Justice of the Peace for the County of Essex at the date of his above attestation. Witness the Seal of the State.
John P. Bigelow Seal of the Commonwealth

(22)
Katy Cheng
Wid of Joseph Nest
Act July 7 1878
Marned 1778
died 1877
Allow 1 yr. for Adaption
Capital stock
Baldwin Mass
line $72 per
month.
M. West Concord

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress of the 7 th of July 1838. entitled "an act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows,"
State of New Hampshire Merrimack ss.
on the Eleventh day of August 1838.
Personally appeared before me, Aaron Whittmore, Justice of the Court of Common Pleas, in and for the County of Merrimack and State aforesaid.
Betsy Cheney a resident of Bradford in the County 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 benefit of the act of Congress 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 Joseph Cheney who was a private in the Army of the Revolution in the Massachusetts Continental line.
That he served, according to her best knowledge and belief, more than two years in the service of the United States.
That he was a pensioner under the act of Congress passed 18 th March 1818. at 96 Dollars per year paid upon the pension roll July 26-1819
Dropped under the act 1 st May 1820.
For proof of service reference will be had at the War Office produced when he obtained his certificate.
She further declares she was married to the said Joseph Cheney at Haverhill Mass. on the third day of February Seventeen hundred and seventy eight. as will appear by proof hereto annexed.
That her husband the aforesaid Joseph Cheney died on the twenty second day of January 1827. as will more fully appear by proof hereto annexed.
She further declares she was not married to him (her aforesaid husband) prior to his leaving the service, But the marriage took place, previous to the first day of January Seventeen hundred and Ninety four, viz. at the time above stated.

She further declares that she was never afterwards married, and still remains a Widow.
Witness William West.
Betsy her X Cheney mark
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year above written Before me. }
Aaron Whittmore Justice of the Court of Com. Pleas Merrimack Co Star of Hampshire
I certify that the above declaration was taken at the dwelling House of the above named Betsy Cheney she being unable to attend court from bodily infirmity. That she is a credible Person whose Statements are entitled to full credit. —
Aaron Whittmore Justice of the Court Com. Pleas Merr. Co
State of New Hampshire Secretary of State's Office
I certify that Aaron Whittmore above named 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 his signature as such is genuine —
In testimony whereof I have this thirteenth day of September Anno Domini 1898. caused the Seal of the State to be hereunto affixed.
Jno. Whipple Deputy Secy

103 Joseph Cheney
N o 13046
Continued
Not Entl d
26 July '19

TO the Justices of the Court of Common Pleas, now sitting at Hopkinton within and for the County of Hillsborough and State of New-Hampshire .
Joseph Cheney July 11 th 1820
aged 68 years
resident in Bradford
in said County, comes into Court, and, in pursuance of an Act of Congress, passed on the 1st day of May, 1820, brings with him, and in his proper person, exhibits to said Court a Schedule by him subscribed, containing his whole estate, and income, (his necessary clothing and bedding excepted) as follows:
  A small Farm 5 50.00   1 yoke Oxen 65.00   1 Cow 13.00   1 2 year old Heifer 8.00   1 yearling do 4.00   1 Horse Ringboned of three feet 5.00   1 Hog & 2 Pigs 9.00   4 Sheep & seven Lambs 10.00   Farming Tools 10.00   Sundry articles of House furniture 11.00   1 Bible, Testament & Hymn Book .75   665.75   Due to me A note vs, Asa Sargent 18.00   $683.75 
  I am indebted to Joseph Cheney 124.00   " Jonathan Cheney 200.00   " Hon Joshua Darling 21.26   " John Jameson 6.00   " Oliver True 2.00   " Samuel Bement 2.00   " Jacob Collins 1.00   " Samuel Jones 1.26   " Moses Hadley 1.43   " Joseph Sargent 434.69   75.00   $509.69 
Joseph Cheney
And the said Joseph Cheney oath, by him duly taken and subscribed, viz:
in pursuance as aforesaid, produceth to said Court the following
I Joseph Cheney do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18th of March, 1818; and that I have not, since that time, by gift, sale, or in any manner disposed of my property, or any part thereof, with intent thereby so to diminish it, as to bring myself within the provisions of an Act of Congress, entitled, "An Act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States, in the Revolutionary War," passed on the 18th day of March, 1818; and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me, any property or securities, contracts or debts, due to me; nor have I any income other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed, and by me subscribed.
Joseph Cheney

And the said Joseph Cheney doth here in Court further declare on oath, that he served in the Revolutionary War, as follows, viz. that he enlisted in December 1776 for one year and served in Capt Thomas Grewells Company and Colonel Loammi Baldwin's Regiment in the Massachusetts line the time for which he engaged and was honorably discharged.
That the date of his original declaration in order to obtain a pension is tenth of April 1819 And the number of his pension certificate is 13,846 That his occupation is that of a Farmer That the number and names of his family residing with him, and their ages and capacities to contribute to their support, are as follows, viz. a Wife aged 63  three years & cannot contribute any thing towards her support a Children Sally 26, also unable to labor & Joseph aged 23 of feeble health, Mr. Cheney cannot labor a little.
Joseph Cheney
Wherefore he prays the opinion of the said Court as to the value of the property contained in the said Schedule and that the same together with a copy of the premises be duly certified, to the Secretary of War.
Sworn and declared before the justices of said Court the 12 th day of July 1820
Westman Clerk
Hillsborough ss.] Court of Common Pleas. July 12 1820
The aforesaid Schedule and oath, and the above declaration, duly subscribed and sworn by the said Cheney having been by him exhibited in person and presented to the Court, and the same being seen and considered:
It is the opinion of said Court, that the value of the property, contained in said Schedule is 2,683,75 & that said Cheney is indebted as stated
Wherefore the Court order that a copy of the premises with the proceedings thereon, be duly certified, to the Secretary of War.
Attest,
Westman
Clerk.
STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE. Hillsborough ss.] I  Westman Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas within and for the said County of Hillsborough being a Court of record, do certify, That the foregoing Schedule and oath and the declaration annexed, with the proceedings and opinion of the Court thereon, are truly copied from the records and files of said Court.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court the 12 th day of July 1820
Westman Clerk.

Reg WIDOW, &c.
File No. 20845
Betsey Cheney Wid of Joseph Cheney Antif. Am. war
Act: Feb. 20  188
Index:—Vol. 24 , Page 132
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 63 Vol. 1.

New Hampshire 11/24
Betsey Cheney widow of Joseph Cheney who was an Artificer in the New Hampshire Line.
Repd August 30
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of Seventy two Dollars — Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the thirtieth day of August 1843 and sent to
(W. M st . Concord New Hampshire.
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book A Vol. 1 Page 15.

New Hampshire
Betsey Cheney.
widow of Joseph Cheney, deceased who was a pensioner under the Act of 18 March, 1818 and who died on the 22 d January, 1827 of Merrimack Co. the State of N. H. who was an Artificer in the company: - commanded by Captain Cogswell of the Reg't: - commanded by Col: Baldwin - in the Massachusetts line for 1 year - artificer -
Inscribed on the Roll of Concord, at the rate of 72 Dollars - Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 29 th day of April 1839 and sent to W. West Concord, N. Hampshire
Arrear to the 4th of March 1839 $216.00 Semi-annual allowance ending 11 Sept - '36 - $252.00
{ Act July 7, } 1838. }
Recorded by M c Neal Clerk, Book A Vol. 1 Page 37

Joseph Cheney, New Hampshire.
Private.
Served 1 year from Dec 1775.
  At Small Farm $880. --   Yoke of oxen $45. - Cow $13. - 58. --   Two y d old heifers $8 - 1 yearling do. $4. 12. --   Horse, ring bits or effect. 5. --   Boys & 2 pigs 9. --   4 Sheep & 7 lambs. 10. --   Farming utensils 10. --   Furniture &c. 11. 75   A note due him for $18. - $668. 75   owing sundry persons names given $809. 69   1 st Schedule dated 11 July, 1820.
  2 d Schedule dated 15 Jan. 1820.   Cow $9. - yearling steer $3. $14. --   1 Pig $2 - 4 Sheep $4. 50. 6. 50   Farming tools, mostly worn out 1. --   Furniture &c. 5. --   Was given a part to a daughter. 27. 0 
from Asa Sargent has been collected (amt $18) and applied to payment of debts. sold oxen for $45. - the 2 y d old & the yearling cattle sold and applied the proceeds to payment of debts, mentioned in 1 st schedule. Sold 1/2 of his farm to his son Joseph Cheney who married 4 years ago became a part of claimant's family - became sick was confined from Aug 1823 to July 1824, had a thigh amputated and died July 9, 1824, leaving a widow and 2 children, his long sickness was attended with great expense, and the widow was obliged to get a license from the Judge of Probate to sell all the real estate to pay first debts. The other half of real estate is conveyed to his other and only remaining daughter, Abigail Cheney, on the 23 d Apr 1820.
claimant then expected his son to live with him, but after a few years, owing to the increase of his family, it was found impossible to support them all on his small and unproductive farm. His son left him and purchased a piece of wild land on a credit, expecting to realize the debt due from claimant to him at the time of exhibiting his 2 d schedule. Claimant has never been able to pay his son, he has in consequence abandoned his purchase. Claimant was obliged to give him up the old deeds in payment of his debt, still indebted to B. Darling Esq. 26. and some small debts due other persons. States that his son is not bound to or can he afford him the least support. Copies of deeds to Joseph Cheney Esq. dated 10 June, 1824, consideration of the sum of $200, the $300 - Certificate of Register of Probate of said county states that of the sum of $418 for which he gave his own in Sept. 1820, he paid $25 to Asa Sargent on his note of $75, and the balance to Asa Sargent on his note of $318. The old house sold in Sept. 1824 for $48. payable in Sept 1825, with interest. Exhibits of 1 st Sched. 1 daughter and a son, the son died in July 1824, aged 20, a farmer, infirm, wife and children but little labor.
Certify that I have examined this case and am of opinion that according to the principles which have governed in previous decisions the claim ought to be admitted.
Not satisfactory See letter March 16. H.
1825 to Joshua Darling Esq. Haverhill
Apr 19.

+ Joseph Cheney
not on account
N.H.
1818 when paid
N.H.

Deed and Copies, For Hon. Joshua Darling.
Nov 21. 17.

Hon. J. S. Edwards. Cam insigne of President Washington, D.C.

Sir
Concord N.H. June 3 d 1843.
I herewith transmit to the department the (Declaration) of Betsy Cheney, widow of Joseph Cheney, for a pension, under Act of Congress of 3 rd March 1843.
When you please to return the result to me, at Concord N.H. P.O.
I am very
Respectfully yours
Oliver D. G.
Hon. J. G. Edwards Comm. from Treasury
W. West att for Clement

Betsey Cheney!
Payment to be made at
Concord
by
Isaac Hill Esq
Agent for paying Pensioners, in the Agency of New Hampshire
Payable on the 4th September and 4th March
Recorded in the Pension Office on the Roll of Pensioners under act February 2d, 1848, Page 63 . Vol. 1 .
S. J. H. B. Clerk.

WAR DEPARTMENT.
WIDOW'S PENSION.
541
I certify that in conformity with the act of February 2d, 1848, Betsey Cheney, widow of Joseph Cheney, who was an Artificer in the revolutionary war, is inscribed on the pension list at the rate of Seventy Two , dollars and _____ cents per annum, commencing on the 4th of March, 1848, and continuing for life, unless she should again marry; in which case the Pension is not payable after the time of such marriage.
Given at the War Office of the United States this 28th day of June one thousand eight hundred and forty eight.
W. L. Marcy
Secretary of War.
Examined and Countersigned.
J. S. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions. By H. S. Evans.

Sub to fgh, de & g f72. Comg 1 July 1848
Hon C. H. Pease W of R

Certificate of Henry B. Clapp Joseph J. Whitaker sec.

State of New Hampshire
Merrimack ss.
Office of Register of Probate Jan 19. 1825
Hereby certify, that the Widow of Joseph Cheney June, late of Bradford in said County deceased, has obtained a Licence from the Hon. Samuel Merrill Judge of Probate, of Wilton in said County to sell all the Real estate of her deceased Husband, in the same. for the purpose of paying the debts against her said estate.
In Witness whereof I hereunto affix my hand and the Seal of said Court this 18th day of January in the year of our Lord A.D. 1825

March 1823
Werniker H. A. Jan 28 1825
Joseph Oliver
Joshua D. Linsley Werniker, H. A.
Dec 3 Feb 1825
Free Calhoun Secretary for the Department of War Washington City Mr. Adams

Henniker Jan. 20. 1825
Dear Sir,
Enclosed you will find the Schedule and declaration of Joseph Cherry of Bradford N.H. requesting to be restored to the Pension List - a speedy decision on his case is respectfully solicited, by the applicant
With sentiments of high esteem
Your Obedt. Servt.
Hon. J. C. Calhoun Secy. of War
Joshua Darling

Betsy O'Leary

STATE OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE,
Merrimack } ss. October the 11 th 1838.
I Joshua Darling , a resident of Bradford in the County and State aforesaid, of lawful age, testify that I have known and been acquainted with Betsy Cheney , a resident of Bradford , in the County and State aforesaid, and Joseph Cheney , her husband, for many years past, and know that the above named Betsy Cheney 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,
John S. Prentiss Justice Peace.
I CERTIFY that the above named Joshua Darling , is a creditable person, whose statements are entitled to full credit.
John S. Prentiss Justice Peace.

Certificate of Register of Probate
John [unclear] Esq.

State of New Hampshire Merrimack ss. Office of Register of Probate Dec. Janu y 18 th 1825.
I hereby certify that the Widow and administratrix of Joseph Cheney jun r late of Bradford in said County deceas- ed has obtained licence to sell all the real estate of her deceased Husband, for the purpose of paying the debts against the same.
H. B. Chase Reg r of Probate.

Samuel Bartlett Esquire Affidavit Joseph C. May's Law of record

I Samuel Bartlett, of Hanover in the County of Hillsborough and State of New-Hampshire. testify and say that I am well acquainted with Joseph Clancy of Bradford in said County - and know him to be an aged and infirm man and by reason of his old age and infirmity is unable to perform much manual la- bor, and also by his reduced circumstances in life stands in need of aid and assistance from his country for support June 26. 1819. Samuel Bartlett
Hillsborough ss. - June 26. 1819
Then personally appeared the above named - Samuel Bartlett Esquire, a credible and disinterested witness - and made solemn oath that foregoing affidavit by him subscribed is just and true Before me
Joshua Darling
An associate Justice of the Court of the Court of - Common Pleas for the First District Hillsborough County New Hampshire and Justice of the Peace of the Inferior

Jonathan D. Clegg Affidavit in Joseph Clegg's lease

I Jonathan D. Cheney - of Bradford of lawful age testify and say that I am well acquainted with Joseph Cheney - and say that I served with him in the Revolutionary Service in the year 1776 in Capt. Thomas Leavitt's Company in Col. Laoni Baldwin's Regiment in the Massachusetts Line - and know that he served out his year's enlistment -
And I further testify and say that, by reason of his old age and infirmities, he is unable to perform much manual labor - that he has little real estate and stands in need of aid and assistance from his Country for support of himself & family. Henniker. May 24. 1819 Jonathan D. Cheney
State of New Hampshire } May 24. 1819 Hillsborough ss. }
Then personally appeared Jonathan D. Cheney - who is a reputable witness - entitled to full credit, - and made solemn oath that the foregoing affidavit by him subscribed is just and true.
Before me Joshua Doolittle } One of the Justices of the Peace C. C. Phear Jr. The First District Hillsborough County - New Hampshire

I James Walker of Haverhill who was an Ensign in a Company Commanded by Captain Thomas Goffnell and in Col. Leomi Baldwin's Regiment in the Continental Service and that I joined said Company in December One Thousand Seven hundred and Seventy five and was annexed to said Company during the year One Thousand Seventy six - Do testify and say that I am well knowing that Mr Joseph Cheney now of Newbedford in the State of New- - Hampshire served as a Private Soldier in said Company from December One Thousand Seven hundred and Seventy five and that he was Discharged from the Service about the fifth of January One Thousand Seven hundred and Seventy Seven and that he is the same person who did said Service in said Company about One year — Haverhill June 23 d 1879 James Walker
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Haverhill Essex ss —
Be it known to all whom the same doth or may concern, That I Charles White Notary Public for the County of Essex, residing in Haverhill aforesaid duly constituted and sworn, and acting by authority under the Public Seal of said State, Do hereby Certify That, on this twenty third Day of June in the year of our Lord One Thousand Eight hundred and Nineteen before me personally came and appeared the above named James Walker and made solemn oath to the truth of the above Affidavit by him subscribed. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my Notarial Seal, the day and year above written Charles White Notary Public

State of New Hampshire
Merrimack County ss. On this First day of February A.D. 1851 Personally appeared before the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace in and for said County Betsey Cheney and made Oath in due form of law that she is the widow of Joseph Cheney who was a soldier in the war of the Revolution and drew a Pension from the United States at the rate of Ninety six dollars per annum; that she received a Pension at the rate of Seventy two dollars per annum, under the Act of February 2 d 1848; that she asks for an increase of her present Pension to which she may be found entitled under any and all of the Acts and Resolutions of Congress which are applicable to her case; that she is a resident of Bradford in said County and is a widow and is Ninety two Years of age
Betsey Cheney
Sworn to and subscribed before me the day and year above written, I further certify that I am personally acquainted with the above named declarant and believe her to be the same person she represents herself to be in the above declaration, having been personally acquainted with her husband, and assisted her in procuring her present Certificate.
Saml Jones } Justice of the Peace & Quorum through the State
P.S. As Mrs Cheney lives some distance from the Post Office, you will return or send her certificate to me. S. Jones, Bradford Merrimack Co. New Hampshire.

B. Cheney
Betty Cheney
admitted
Samuel Jones Bradford N.H.

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefits of the act of Congress of 2 nd February 1848-Entitled "An act making further provision for surviving widows and soldiers of the Revolution"
State of New Hampshire
Merrimack County ss. on this Twentieth day of June 1848. Personally appeared before the subscriber a justice of the Peace in and for the county aforesaid duly authorized by the laws of said State to administer oaths Betsy Cheney a resident of Bradford in the County of Merrimack aged Eighty Eight 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 d February 1848 granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War. That she is the widow of Joseph Cheney who was a soldier in the army of the Revolution, and that she received a Pension of Seventy two dollars per annum under the act of Congress of the 17 th  March 1844, and that she further declares that she is still a widow
Witness Sam l Jones Justice of the Peace
Betsy her X Cheney mark
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written before me, and I further certify that the declarant is personally known to me-
Samuel Jones Justice of the Peace
The word "June" wrote on scraped paper, above, S. Jones Jus. Peace

State of New-Hampshire.
Office of Secretary of State.
I, Thomas P. Treadwell, Secretary of State aforesaid, do hereby certify, that Samuel Jones _____ is an acting Justice of the Peace, in and for the County of Merrimack _____ duly Commissioned and qualified. His Commission was dated on the 17 th _____ day of Decm. _____ 1843 and will expire on the 17 th _____ day of Decm. _____ 1848 and his signature, as such, to the annexed instrument is genuine.
Given under my hand and the Seal of the State, this 20 th _____ day of June 1848.
Thos. P. Treadwell,
Secretary of State.

1842
Betsy Cheney ~ 1843
$72 per an
W. West
Concord
N. H.

State of New Hampshire.
Office of Secretary of State.
I, Josiah Stevens, Secretary of the 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; 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 second day of June 1843.
Josiah Stevens 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.
Woolwich ss.
On this Twenty fifth day of March 1843. Personally appeared before
in and for the County and State aforesaid, Betsy Cheney a resident of Brookfield in the County of Woolwich and State aforesaid, aged 85 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 Joseph Cheney who was a private during the Revolution in the
That she was a pensioner under the act of 7th July, 1838, which she received at the rate of Seventy two dollars cents per annum,
She further declares that she is still a widow.
(Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written, before me.
E. Burdick
Betsy Cheney Mother
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 whose statements are entitled to full credit.
W m West, Jus. Peace

I Joseph Cheney of a resident of Bradford in the County of Mendocino and State of New Hampshire aged 25 years testify that I have been well acquainted with Joseph Cheney, Husband of Betsey Cheney who has signed the attached Declaration and know he the said Joseph Cheney Died of Bradford the 22 day of January 1827 and saw him after Death.
State of New Hampshire Mendocino ss. August 10 th 1835
Joseph Cheney
SWORN to before me.
Aaron Whittermore Justice of the Peace
I certify that Joseph Cheney who has signed the above affidavit is a Credible Person whose statements are entitled to full credit.
Aaron Whittermore Justice of the Peace

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS,
THAT Joseph Cheney of Bradford , in the county of Hillsborough and state of New Hampshire , husband-
man, for and in consideration of the sum of three hundred Dollars to me in hand, before the delivery hereof, well and truly paid by Jonathan Cheney of Bradford , in county and state aforesaid, husbandman,
the receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge, have given, granted, bargained, and sold, and by these presents do give, grant, bargain, sell, alien, enfeoff, convey, and confirm, unto the said Jonathan his heirs and assigns, forever;
a certain tract of land situated and laying in said Bradford , containing one half of Lot No. twenty-nine taking the same in quantity and quality ;
TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the said granted premises, with all the privileges and appurtenances to the same belonging, to him the said Jonathan and his heirs and assigns, to his and their only proper use and benefit forever. And I the said Joseph and my heirs, executors, and administrators, do hereby covenant, grant, and agree, to and with the said Jonathan and his heirs and assigns, that until the delivery hereof, I am the lawful owner of the said premises, and am seized and possessed thereof in my own right in fee-simple; and have full power and lawful authority to grant and convey the same in manner aforesaid; that the said premises are free and clear from all and every incumbrance whatsoever; and that I and my heirs, executors and administrators, shall and will warrant and defend the same to the said Jonathan and his heirs and assigns, against the lawful claims and demands of any person or persons whomsoever.
And I wife of the said in consideration aforesaid, do hereby relinquish my right of dower in the beforementioned premises.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal this twenty-third day of April in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and ten
Signed, sealed, and delivered, in presence of us,
Wm. Morrill David Clough
Joseph Cheney (Sealed.)
State of New Hampshire . Merrimack ss. Jan. 10, 1825.
Personally appearing, the abovenamed Joseph Cheney , and acknowledged the foregoing instrument to be his voluntary act and deed—Before me—
Joshua Darling , Jus. Peace.

State of New Hampshire.
County of Merrimack.
I hereby certify the within to be a true copy of a deed recorded in the books of this Office, on the 12 th Jan y . 1825, in Lib. 3, Fol. 556.
Registry Office, Concord, Jan. 12, 1825.
Attest, J. B. Moore, Reg t . of Deeds, for the Co. of Merr'k.
Copy of Deed.
Cheney to Cheney.
State of New Hampshire
Merrimack ss Jan y . 18 th 1825
I hereby certify that Jacob B. Moore is Register of Deeds for the County of Merrimack aforesaid, that the foregoing is his proper signature, and that full faith is to be had in his official doings -
In Witness whereof I have unto affix my hand and the Seal of the Court of Sessions this eighteenth day of January, Anno Domini 1825
Philip Carrigan Clerk of the Court of Sessions.

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS,
THAT Joseph Cheney of Bradford, county of Merrimack and state of New Hampshire, yeoman,
for and in consideration of the sum of two hundred dollars to me in hand, before the delivery hereof, well and truly paid by the said Joseph Cheney, Jr. of Bradford, state and county, and state aforesaid,
the receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge, have given, granted, bargained, and sold, and by these presents do give, grant, bargain, sell, alien, enfeoff, convey, and confirm, unto the said Joseph Cheney, junior, and his heirs and assigns, forever, a certain piece or tract of land situate and laying in said Bradford, and is a part of Lot No. ... and is the lot I now live on. Beginning at a stake and stone the corner of my land between land of John Samerson and me on the south side of the road leading to Henniker, thence running on the south side of said road by my house to the top of the hill towards Daniel Davis's to a maple tree marked for a corner bound, on the east side of the road, thence northerly to a pine stump on the line between Daniel Davis land and mine thence running westwardly on said line to a stake and stones thence southeasterwardly about four rods to a stake and stones, thence running westwardly twenty rods to a stake and stones standing on the line between my land and land of said Davis, thence on said Davis to a stake and stones, the south corner of my lot, thence to the bounds first mentioned excepting the road as it is now trod, reserving to myself a privilege of a watering place on the brook, the south side of the road near my house, twenty acres, be the same more or less.
TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the said granted premises, with all the privileges and appurtenances to the same belonging, to him the said Joseph Cheney, junior and his heirs and assigns, to them and their only proper use and benefit forever. And I, the said Joseph Cheney and my heirs, executors, and administrators, do hereby covenant, grant, and agree, to and with the said Joseph Cheney, Junior and his heirs and assigns, that until the delivery hereof, I am the lawful owner of the said premises, and am seized and possessed thereof in my own right in fee-simple; and have full power and lawful authority to grant and convey the same in manner aforesaid; that the said premises are free and clear from all and every incumbrance whatsoever; and that I and my heirs, executors and administrators, shall and will warrant and defend the same to the said Joseph Cheney, Junior and his heirs and assigns, against the lawful claims and demands of any person or persons whomsoever.
And I Elizabeth Cheney wife of the said Joseph Cheney in consideration aforesaid, do hereby relinquish my right of dower in the beforementioned premises.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal this tenth day of June in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty-four .
Signed, sealed, and delivered, in presence of us, John Smith John Smith, Jr.
Joseph Cheney (S: S.) (L: S.)
State of New-Hampshire. Merrimack ss. June 10th 1824.
PERSONALLY appearing, the abovenamed Joseph Cheney foregoing instrument to be his voluntary act and deed—Before me—
John Smith Jus. Peace.

State of New Hampshire. County of Merrimack.
I hereby certify the within to be a true copy of a deed recorded in the Books of this Office, on the 27th July, 1824, in Lib. 1, Fol. 611.
Attest,
J. B. MOORE, Reg. t of Deeds for Co. of Merrimack
Registry-Office, Concord, Jan. 12. 1825.
Copy of Deed, J. Cheney to J. Cheney, Jr.