Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 20940, Abraham Currier, N.H.

SERVICE
NUMBER
N 16
Currier, Abraham Polly
N 20940
CONTENTS
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14.032
New Hampshire Abraham Currier
of Bridgton in the state of N. Hampshire who was a Private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Dearborn of the N. Hampshire line, for the term of Three years
Inscribed on the Roll of New Hampshire at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 7 of April 1818
Certificate of Pension issued the 12 of July 1819 and sent to Joshua Darling Esq. Amherst N. Hampshire
Arrears to 4th of Mar. 1819  87.43
Semi-ann. all'ce ending 1 Sep. 1819  48.00
Mar 10 24.4 30 31
$135.43
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
war Continued
Disbursement sent to Joshua Darling Esq. Amherst N.H.

538 C. New Hampshire Polly Currier widow of N. H. Heiahau who served in the Revolutionary
war, as a private
Rec. from $80
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 96 Dollars
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
1 st July
Certificate of Pension issued the 28 day of Feby 1857. and sent to
Hon C. H. Pease No of Reps
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 64 Vol. 1.

State of New Hampshire shire Merrimack ss
On this twenty third day of August in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty eight personally appeared before me Horace Chase Judge of the Court of Probate in and for said County of Merrimack Polly Currier a resident of Bradford in said County aged sixty eight 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 7 th 1838 entitled, "An act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows,"
That she is the widow of Abraham Currier who was a private soldier in the war of the Revolution and at the time of his death was a Pensioner under the act of Congress of March 18 th 1818 as she believes and drew the sum of ninety six dollars per year. That she cannot recollect the date or number of his Certificate, but is very certain that he was a resident of said Bradford when he made his declaration, to which she must refer together with confirmatory papers now on file in the Pension office.
She further declares that she was married to the said Abraham Currier at Hopkinton in said County on the twenty sixth day of November seventeen hundred eighty nine by the

Rev d Jacob Cram, then Minister of Said Kiptinton; That her name before her inter- marriage with the said Abraham Currier was Polly Cramsey, that her husband the aforesaid Abraham Currier died in said Bradford in the month of September, she believes on the twenty second day, in the year eighteen hundred and twenty five, that she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service, but the marriage took place previous to the first of January seventeen hundred and ninety four viz, at the time above stated.
Witness Daniel Miller
Polly Currier
Cyrus Cressy
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year above written
Before me Horace Chase Judge of Probate
I certify that by reason of age & bodily infirmity the aforesaid declaration was taken at Bradford the place of her residence
Horace Chase Judge of Probate.

State of New Hampshire shire Merrimack ss. Town Clerks Office Hopkinton August 10. 1838.
“Mr. Abraham Currier and Mrs. Polly Creasey of Hopkinton joined in marriage before the Rev. Mr. Ja. Cram.” I Thomas Burnham certify that the above is a true copy of the record, with the exception of the date which is expressed on the record in fair, legible fig- ures; as follows “November twenty sixth, one thou- sand seven hundred and eighty nine Novm. 26. 1789.”
I Thomas Burnham above named, do pose and say: that I hold the office of Town Clerk in the town of Hopkinton in the County and State aforesaid and that the above is a true extract from the records of said Hopkinton with the exception above named as certified by me.
Thomas Burnham Town Clerk of Hopkinton
Sworn before me
H. E. Perkins
Justice of the Peace

To the Honorable Joshua Darling one of the Associate Judges of the Court of Common Pleas for the first District in Hillsborough County and State of New Hampshire.
I Abraham Currier of Bradford in the County of Hillsborough and State of New Hampshire testify and say that I enlisted into the service of the United States in the Revolutionary War as a private soldier in January 1781 for the term of three years, and served during said term under Capt. Daniel Livermore of the first New Hampshire Regiment commanded by Col. Henry Dearborn till the 20th of December 1783. when I was regularly discharged at West Point by Michael Jackson Brig: General.
April 7. 1818.
State of New Hampshire Hillsborough h. April 7. 1818. Then personally appeared the above named Abraham Currier and made oath that the foregoing affidavit by him submitted is just and true before me.
Joshua Darling
One of the Associate Judges of the Court of Common Pleas for the first District in Hillsborough County State of New Hampshire.

Rev. Abraham L. Linsley Private B1 to B3 Dearborn N. Hamp. Res.
Returned
No. 55 Abraham Linsley Affidavit on application for Pension. Rejected. I did not serve nine months State of New Hampshire } Pittsborough ss. } I, Joshua Darling, Judge of the Court as aforesaid hereby certify that it appears to my satisfaction that the said Abraham Linsley served in the Revolutionary Army on the continental establishment of said the common enemy more than nine months at one period of continued service, and I further certify that it appears to my satisfaction that the said Applicant is in reduced circum- stances in life and stands in need of assistance of his Country for sup- port - Given under my hand and the seal of said Court this 7th day of March A. D. 1818.
Joshua Darling,
State of New Hampshire } Pittsborough ss. } I, Moses Eastman Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for the first District in Hillsborough County New Hampshire do certify that the Hon. Joshua Darling 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

Abraham Currie
N o 14032
Continued
12 July '19
C

TO the Justices of the Court of Common Pleas, now sitting at of Hillsborough and State of New-Hampshire.
Hophinton
within and for the County
July 11 th th 1820.
Abraham Currier aged 56 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:
Real Estate none
Personal Estate
  2 Looms 30   1 Low Chest of Drawers 1.00   1 Pine Chest 1.50   1 Table 1.50   6 Silver Tea Spoons .75   1 Shovel & Tongs 1.00   1 Brass Kettle 3.00   1 Hoe .25     38.00   5 old Chears 1.25     39.25 
I owe
  Ebenezer Cushing 15.00   Sam d Jones 4.00   Asa Kimball 3.00     $ 22.00 
Ab m Currier
And the said Abraham Currier in pursuance as aforesaid, produceth to said Court the following oath, by him duly taken and subscribed, viz:
I Abraham Currier — 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.
Abraham Currier

And the said Abraham Currier doth here in Court further declare on oath, that he served in the Revolutionary War, as follows, viz. He enlisted January 1781 for three years in Capt. Daniel Livermore's Company in Col. Henry Dearborn's Regiment in the New Hampshire Line and served untill the twentieth day of December 1783 after having gone home with Genl. George Washington as one of his like guards
That the date of his original declaration in order to obtain a pension is April 7 th 1818. — And the number of his pension certificate is 14032 That his occupation is 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. His wife Mary Currier is 51 years old in usual health and strength for her age He is 56 years old rather infirm and lame
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 Hon. Joshua Darling J. R. Smith Justices of said Court the 11 th day of July 1820  Abraham Currier  W. Eastman Clerk
Hillsborough ss.] Court of Common Pleas. July 11 th 1820.
The aforesaid Schedule and oath, and the above declaration, duly subscribed and sworn by the said Abraham Currier — 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 39. 25 and the said Abraham Currier is indebted as above
Wherefore the Court order that a copy of the premises with the proceedings thereon, be duly certified, to the Secretary of War.
Attest,
W. Eastman Clerk.
STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE. Hillsborough ss.] I W. Eastman 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 day of July 1820  W. Eastman Clerk.

Rev
Jan 29, 52
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 20940
Polly Currier
wid of
Abraham Currier
Rev Rev. man
Act: Feb. 20  the
Index:—Vol. IV , Page 162
[Arrangement of 1870.]

New Hampshire 1076
- Polly Carrick - widow of Abrahams Carrick, dec d who was a pensioner under the Act of 18 th Mar. '18 and who died on the 22 nd Sept. 1825. of Manchester in the State of N. H. who was a P er in the Com ty commanded by Captain  of the Reg t commanded by  in the N. H. line for 2 years
Inscribed on the Roll of  at the rate of 80 Dollars - Cents per annum to commence on the 4 th day of March, 1832
Certificate of Pension issued the 20 th day of Nov r '38, and sent to  and  Bradford N. H.
Arrears to the 4 th of Sept - $ 200.00 Semi-annual allowance ending  40.00 $ 240.00
{ Act July 7, } 1838. }
Recorded by R. Burrows Clerk Book A Vol. 1 - Page 37

If the original Certificates are required to be returned before the new one is issued, you will inform me, if not you will return send the Certificates to Samuel Jones Bradford, Merimack County New Hampshire, I should like the increase before the 4 th March if consistent

Intro p 91, seq 880 Comg 1 July 1851
How C. M. Haslee W of R

Feb 24 th 1857
July 24
Letter of Mr. Jones Relative to Certif- icates of Polly Burners. Phoebe Eaton et al
There must be Rev. Frank
605 Tappan St all Lawrence
Copy Perle to me of Pardon as being the P.E.

Ab. Currier
Abraham Currier W.L. 20940 N.H.

By the Honorable Michael Jackson Brig- B. General commanding the Garrison on West Point and its dependencies —
These are to certify that the bearer Abra m Currier soldier in the N. Hampshire Line, is honorably discharged from the American Army — Decem r 20 th 1783
Given under my hand Garrison W. Point Decem r 20 th 1783
Registered in the book of the Regiment
M. Jackson B. Genl e J. Adams Adjutant

1359.
New Hampshire - Con.
Polly Carrier
widow of Abraham Carrier who was a Private
in the N. H. line for 2 years
Oct 11 1845
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 80 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 5th day of August, 1843 and sent to Samuel Jones Bradford N. H.
[Act of March 3, 1843]
Recorded in Book 1. Vol. 1 Page 15.

538.
New Hampshire Concord. Polly Currier widow of Abraham Currier who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Private.
Rejected
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 80 Dollars
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 28 th day of June 1848 and sent to
Samuel Jones Bradford N.H.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 63 Vol. 1,

I Cyrus Cressy of Bradford in the County of Merrimack and State of New Hampshire depose and say, that Abraham Currier of Bradford estate and County aforesaid a Revolutionary Pensioner died at Bradford in the month of September 1825 - I think on the twenty second day of said September I further depose and say that said Abraham Currier a  He left a widow by the name of Polly Currier who is my sister & who has resided with me ever since the death of the said Abraham Currier, and still resides with me and that she has not been since married, but remains his widow. I further depose and say that formerly my family and others of the same name, wrote their names Cressy and that the said Polly was called at the time of her marriage with the said Abraham Currier, was Polly Cressy, that late years, almost all of the name with whom I am acquainted write their name Cressy. Cyrus Cressy
Sworn and subscribed this twenty third day of August 1838
Before me Horace Chase Judge of Probate I certify that I am acquainted with the above named Cyrus Cressy, that he is a credible person and his statements entitled to full credit. Horace Chase Judge of Probate

Polly Currier 1070 widow of Abraham N.H.
Act 7 July 38 d .
Marryed in 1789 Died in 1825
rem'd 2 yrs pri 80 $
No deduction
Sam l Jones Bradford N.H.

State of New Hampshire. Merrimack County.
The subscriber Register of the Court the Court of Probate for said County of Merrimack hereby certifies and declares, that Horace Chase Esquire is Judge of the Court of Probate for said County of Merrimack, that full faith and confidence may and ought to be given to his acts as such and that his signature to the declaration and affidavits hereto annexed is his genuine signature. And I do hereby further certify, that H. E. Perkins Esquire, is a Justice of the Peace in and for said County of Merrimack and that his signature to the affidavit hereto annexed is his genuine signature.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court of Probate, this twenty-fourth day of August in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty-eight.
H. B. Chase.
Register of the Court of Probate for the County of Merrimack.

I Daniel Millen of Bradford in the County of Merrimack and State of New- Hampshire of lawful age depose and say that I was acquainted with Abraham Currier late of said Bradford deceased
That said Currier lived from one to two miles from me - That I was called on to make his coffin & that on examination of my books I find a charge for making said coffin on the 24 th day of September 1825 & I believe I attended his funeral on the same day - I further depose that I am acquainted with the widow of the said Abraham Currier, Polly Currier, that she has resided with her brother Cyrenus since the death of her husband - that she is still living & has not been married since the death of said Abraham Currier
Daniel Millen
Sworn and subscribed this twenty third day of August 1838 Before me Horace Chase Judge of Probate
I certify that I am acquainted with the above named Daniel Millen that he is a credible person and his statements entitled to full belief
Horace Chase Judge of Probate

Feb 5 - 1857.
Phoebe Eaton 543
Polly Carrier's Affair as wid of Abraham 538
Miss Lippett
Mrs Polly Carrier Mencemack Co.
Oct-48 N.H. -

State of New Hampshire } County of Merrimack } ss
On this 25 th day of January 1857, before the subscriber a justice of the Peace in and for said County personally appeared Polly Currier and made oath that she is the widow of Abraham Currier who drew a pension of $96.00 per annum, that she is now drawing a pension at the rate of $80.00 per annum, and she asks for any increase of pension that may be found due her
Polly Currier
Sworn to and subscribed before me the day and year above mentioned, I further certify that I am personally acquainted with the above named declarant & believe her to be the same person she represents herself to be in the above declaration } Justice of the Peace & of the Quorum throughout the State
Samuel Jones

P. Currier
Polly Currier
admitted
Samuel Jones Bradford N.H.

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefits of the act of Congress of 2 d 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 17 th 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." Polly Currier a resident of Bradford in the County of Merrimack Aged Seventy 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, Deacon Currier who was a soldier in the Army of the Revolution and that the annual since Pension she received, under the Act of the 17 th of June 1844 was the sum of Eighty dollars, and paid Semiannually on the fourth of March and fourth of September. She further declares she is still a widow.
Polly Currier
Witness
Sam l V. Jones
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written before me, and I certify that the declarant is personally known to me,
Samuel Jones. Justice of the 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 December 1843 and will expire on the 17 th _____ day of December 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.

1101
Polly Currier
$80 per ans
Sam d Jones Bradford N. H.

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit 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 th 1838.
State of New-Hampshire
Merrimack ss.
On this sixth day of May 1843 Personally appeared before the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace of the said County of Merrimack, Polly Currier a resident of Bradford in said County of Merrimack aged seventy three 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. March 1843 granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War, That she is the widow of Abraham Currier who was a soldier in the Army of the Revolution and served as set forth in her former Declaration, for which she received a Pension of Eighty dollars per. annum, her pension Certificate was, as she believes, 1076 dated the 20 th November 1838. She further declares that she still remains his widow.
Witness Cyrus Crossy
Polly Currier
Sworn and subscribed on the day and year above written Before me
Samuel Loomis Justice of the Peace
State of New-Hampshire
Merrimack ss.
Bradford May 6 th 1843 I Samuel Loomis a Magistrate in the County above named do hereby certify, that I have the most satisfactory evidence, being that of a personal acquaintance with the above named Polly Currier and do know that she was pensioned under the Act of July 7 th 1838
Given under my hand at Bradford on the day and year above written
Samuel Loomis Justice of the Peace

State of New Hampshire.
Office of Secretary of State.
I, Isiah Thomas Secretary of the 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; that his Commission was dated on the fourteenth day of June 1842 and will expire on the fourteenth day of June 1847 and that his signature to the annexed instrument is genuine.
Given under my hand and the seal of said State this 9 th day of May 1843.
Isiah Thomas
Secretary of State.

I Silas Russell Russell of Sutton in the County of Hillsborough and State of New Hampshire of lawful age testify and say that in I was a Soldier in the Revolutionary Army, and know that Abraham Collins, now of Belknap Bradford in the County of Hillsborough and State of New Hampshire, was in Capt. Daniel Diver's Company of the first New Hampshire Regiment, and that he served in said Company & Regiment from some time in June 1781. till Sep. 1783.
Silas Russell mark
June 17. 1819.
State of New Hampshire } June 17. 1819. Then personally ap- Hillsborough } -peared the above named Silas Russell a credible and disinterested person, and made oath that the foregoing affidavit by him subscribed is just & true before me.
Joshua Doolittle
Associate Judge of the Court of Common Pleas for the first District in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. & Justice of the Peace of the Town in said County.

I David Howe, of Enfield in the County of Grafton in the State of New Hampshire testify and declare upon oath that I served in the Revolutionary War - with Abraham Currier in from the month of February 1781. until June 7. 1782 1783 - when I was discharged and left said Currier in the Service - Said Abraham Currier served in Capt Daniel Livermore Company in the first New Hampshire Regiment - commanded by Col o Scammon and Col o Dearborn - I was a Sergeant of the detachment, which marched with said Currier from Amherst New Hampshire & commanded by Lieutenant Robert B. Wilkins - I was - a Horseman with said Currier - and well knew him and have known him ever since he left the army - and know the same man to be now living - and that I actually served with him in the Reg t of said - two years and three months - and left him in the Service as aforesaid -
June 17. 1819.
David Howe

State of New Hampshire
Hillsborough ss.
June 17, 1819 within
Then personally appeared, the above named, David, who is a credible and disinterested witness entitled to full credit - and made oath, that the foregoing affidavit by him subscribed contains the truth and nothing but the truth
Before me Joshua Darling
An associate judge of the Court of Common Pleas for the first District in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire & Justice of the Peace & Justice in said County
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1819.11.17

Disposition of Stephen Foster's 8 Unpaid Loans in the case of Abraham Lincoln
Mr. Foster Dear Sir,
Aug. 12/18
Yours truly J. M. Foster

We the Subscribers Inhabitants of the Town of Bradford in the County of Hillsborough and State of New Hampshire, testify and say that we are well acquainted with Abraham Currier of said Bradford and know him by reason of his earnest and reduced circumstances in life to be poor and in need of assistance from his country for support -
April 7. 1818.
Stephen Houghton Ebenezer Grew
Hillsborough SP.
April 7. 1818
Sworn to before me Joshua Doolittle Just. Peace

Bradford Feby 21, 1857
Hon. C. H. Peaslee, Dear Sir, I this day received yours of the 18 th in answer of mine of the 3 rd and I would say that I wrote you again on the 18 th , but yours answers both, I have this day forwarded the certificates, (viz) as Polly Burners, and Phoebe Eaton and Betsey Cheney, to the Commissioner of Pensions, and I wish you to call before you leave and have them attended to, in the mean time I remain yours as ever — the mail will soon pass —
Samuel Jones
I hope the Commr. of Pensions will be able to forward the above certificates in season to be received by Mr Jones before the 4 th of March next. Yours very respectfully C H Peaslee

Polly Currier
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.
Geo. J. Putnam Clerk.

WAR DEPARTMENT.
WIDOW'S PENSION.
(5382)
I certify that in conformity with the act of February 2d, 1848, Polly Currier widow of Abraham Currier , who was a private in the revolutionary war, is inscribed on the pension list at the rate of Eighty 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 28 th day of June one thousand eight hundred and forty eight .
W. L. Marcy
Secretary of War.
Examined and Countersigned.
J. S. Edvards Commissioner of Pensions. By H. S. Evans .

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July 1838.
Bradford N.H. August 27-
Mason
Place
Washington City
D.C.
Plan of J. L. Edwards commission of Surveys
(Mason D. & Co.)
Three.

Bradford Merrimack County New Hampshire August 27 th 1838.
Hon. J. L. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions. Enclosed I send you two applications for Pensions - viz Polly Currier and Susanna French, I believe they have complied with the regulations, you will forward their Certificates as soon as convenient.
I am yours with respect and esteem
Samuel Jones
P.S. Reference A.B. Kelley Esq. Clerk in the Land office,