Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 22,930, Samuel Darby, Mass.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Mass
or Darby, Samuel Derby, Hannah
W. 22,930 B.L.Wt. 13014-160-55
CONTENTS

1130 New Hampshire
Samuel Derby* of Nelson in the State of N.H. who was a priv. in the Company commanded by Captain Verrill of the Regt commanded by Col. Washburn in the Mass Militia. for 12 mos & 8 days from 1777-
40.885 204.40
24 .40
* Darby
W.H.R. Feb. 20, 1909.
Inscribed on the Roll of New Hampshire at the rate of 40 Dollars 88 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 25 day of Feb 1833 and sent to Mr. W. Edward
Arrears to 4th of Sept 1832 61.32 Pension allowance ending 4 March 1833 20 44
$ 81.76
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by H. H. H. H. Clerk Book 12 Vol. 1 Page 157

Declaration,
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7th of June, 1832.
STATE OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE, COUNTY OF CHESHIRE.
On this eleventh day of August 1852 personally appeared in open Court. Before the Hon Aaron Mattson Judge of Probate for said County of Cheshire -
now sitting, Samuel Derby a resident of Nelson in the county of Cheshire and State of New Hampshire aged 75 years of age who, being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress, passed June 7th, 1832.
That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers, and served as herein stated.
1st in the year 1777 In the month of June enlisted in Capt Jewett's Company Light Artillery & Gibson's Col. Battery Reg't Massachusetts Troops Marched to Ticonderoga before I arrived there found the place was evacuated, then marched to Brattleboro, in camp was there attacked by Col. Bellerose Reg't then to Newfane N.Y. in camp was there from Col. Stark for reinforcement, marched back, before we arrived the Brattleboro Battle was over - then marched back to Stillwater - where we remained in the battle before Burgoyne was taken - afterwards marched down to Kingsbridge and was discharged between three white plains in the month of Dec r .
2nd In 1779 volunteered in Capt Hales Comp y marched to Newport Rhode Island remained as the British left the place Genl Gates was at Newport commanding & after Arnold fled Genl Gates was sent Genl Shelton to carry him in a boat to Providence - from West Point in August discharged in Nov r at New Port served between 2 & 3 months.
3rd In 1780 in Capt Anderson Comp y Col. Experience Hovey Reg t marched to Butts Hill 8 or 10 miles from Newport - built a fort - this was while the French fleet was at New Port and also at head of Rhode Island - remained there - was in the service for months moved all in the Mass Militia - Born in Concord Mass - in 1757 - Supposed there is a record in said Concord of his age or birth - lived in Grafton when first in the service, and when he went into the two last services in Concord Mass - now lives in Nelson & moved from Concord first after the war to Lincoln - then to Littleton and then to Nelson aforesaid - drafted into the first service - volunteered in the others - recollects in his first service Genl. S. Blair - & Genl. Gates - in 2 d service Genl. Gates - never rec d any written discharge Col Harrington, of Keene and Amos Stoddard, and Noah Ward are well acquainted with me and can testify as to my veracity & their belief of my services - as well as others -
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 the Agency of any State.
Samuel Derby
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
before me Aaron Mattson Judge of Probate

We, Noah Hardy of Roxbury, united within three years a resident of Nelson for the last fifty years - and Amos Stoddard of said Nelson in the County of Cheshire
hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with Samuel Darby who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be seventy five years of age; that he is reputed and believed, in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion. Noah Hardy Amos Stoddard
Sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid. before me Anson Matson Judge of Probate And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier, and served as he states. And the Court further certifies, that it appears to them that Noah Hardy is resident of Roxbury in said County of Cheshire and Amos Stoddard is resident of said Nelson who have signed the preceding certificate are credible persons and the statement is entitled to credit
1. The Parkar Register of the Court of Probate for said County of Cheshire do hereby certify, that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Samuel Darby for a pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this ninth day of August A.D. 1832 -
Asa Parkar { Registrar of said Court of Probate

Cheshire p. Dec 31. 1832 - Personally appeared before me Thomas M. Edwards a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, Samuel Derby, of Nelson in the County of Cheshire aforesaid, known to me as the same Samuel Derby who heretofore made oath to the within and foregoing declaration, who now on oath says that by reason of old age and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service but according to the best of his recollection he served not less than the periods mentioned below and in the following grades. - For six months & fifteen days as a private in my first service in said declaration mentioned - For two months and fifteen days as a private in my said second service. - For three months and eight days in my third service as a private - making in all twelve months and eight days as a private. - and for such service I claim a pension. -
Sam l Derby Nelson Cheshire N.H.
Samuel Derby
Subscribed & sworn to the day and year aforesaid
Before me Thomas M. Edwards Justice of the Peace
Cheshire p. Dec 31. 1832 - I Selma Hale clerk of the Superior Court of Judicature for said county certify that Thomas M. Edwards is a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, - and that the foregoing is his signature. In testimony whereof I hereunto affix the Seal of said Court
S. Hale Clerk

Samuel Derby
Nov 8/79
has not mentioned with precision the length of his Service Nov 7/1832
Probst 12 Mos & 8 days Adm
$40.88.
Hon. H. Hubbard PR
Edwards J. L. Harkness Keene p. 96

BRIEF in the case of  Sam l Durhy  of  Atkinson  in the State of  N Hampshire  (Act 7th June, 1832.)
 Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? Cont  If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?  How old is he? 75 Years  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.     Pair In 17 75 Return  6  4 6 15 Private Gen. Putnam Col. Cushing & Ballard   75 " 2 15 " Col. G. D. Jacobs   80 " 3 8 " Capt. Anderson & Col. Haws   12 8  
 In what battles was he engaged? None stated  Where did he reside when he entered the service? Groton & Concord Mass  Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditionary evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? Strong witnesses  Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? 
X Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
A. Morrison Examining Clerk.

10,078
Hannah Derby
Salaration
N.H.
act 7 July '38 m 85 d 39.
abnd
12 mo. 8 Ds / pr.
40 88
McEwans Keene N.H.

DECLARATION,
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of July 7th, 1838, entitled "An Act granting half pay and pension to certain widows."
STATE OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE, Cheshire COUNTY, ss. }
On this second day of May 1843, personally appeared before me, Larkin Baker Esq. Judge of Probate
for said County, Hannah Derby a resident of Dublin in the County of Cheshire and State of New-Hampshire, aged Seventy six 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 7th, 1838, entitled "An Act granting half pay and pension to certain widows." That she is the widow of Samuel Derby late of Nelson in said County, deceased who was a pensioner under the act of June 7, 1832 at the rate of forty dollars and eighty eight cents per annum - and served as she believes as a private in the Revolutionary War as stated in his declaration under said act - said said Derby was a pensioner on the New Hampshire list. -
She further declares that she was married to the said Samuel Derby on the _____ day of June seventeen hundred and eighty five That her husband, the aforesaid Samuel Derby died on the fourteenth day of March eighteen hundred and thirty nine That she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service, but that the marriage took place previous to the first day of January, seventeen hundred and ninety-four, viz: at the time above stated. That her maiden name was Hannah Minot . - Attest John L. Nuttall - Herb. Edwards Hannah X Derby mark.
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written,
Before me,
Larkin Baker Judge of Probate

State of New Hampshire Coos County, ss
I, Elijah Sawyer, Registrar of the Court of Probate in and for the County aforesaid, do hereby certify that Larkin Baker is Judge of the Court of Probate in and for said County, duly commissioned and qualified and that the foregoing signature purporting to be his is genuine.
And I also further certify that Jonathan B. Smith is a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, duly commissioned and qualified, and that the several signa- tures purporting to be his, to the following certificates are his genuine signatures.
In testimony whereof I have unto affixed the seal of said Court this Eighth day of May A.D. 1843
Elijah Sawyer Reg.

We Sherman Derby and Samuel Farwell of Dublin in the County of Cheshire and State of New Hampshire of lawful age depose and say that we were acquainted with Samuel Derby late of said Nelson in said County  Dublin . That he was a Revolutionary Pensioner That he died on the fourteenth day of March A.D. 1839. That he left a widow Hannah Derby who still survives and remains his widow
Sherman Derby Samuel Farwell
State of New Hampshire } Cheshire County } B 3
May 3 rd 1843
Subscribed and sworn to before me
Jon tho R. Smith Jus Peace " "
I certify that the above deponents are credible persons
Jon tho R. Smith Jus Peace " "
The words "said" & "dublin" erased & words "Nelson in said County" inserted before the oath
Jon tho R. Smith Jus Peace " "

Extract from the Records of the Town of Concord in the County of Middlesex and State of Massachusetts. —
"Samuel Derby and Hannah Minot both of Concord were married by Rev. Gerrit Osgood August Eighteenth Seventeen hundred and Eighty five"
I certify that the above is a true extract from the records of the Town of Concord in the County of Middlesex and State of Massachusetts with the exception of the date which is expressed in fair legible letters and figures as follows "Aug t 18 th 1785"
Cyrus Stow Town Clerk
I Cyrus Stow depose and say that I hold the office of Town Clerk in the County Town and State aforesaid and that the above is a true extract from the records of said Town with the exception as above certified by me —
Cyrus Stow { Town Clerk of Concord
State of Massachusetts } Middlesex County } ss }
May 13 th 1843 — Subscribed and Sworn to before me Nathan Brooks Jus Peace

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, Boston May 23 d 1843
I hereby Certify, That at the date of the annexed attestation Nathan Brooks, was a Justice of the Peace for all the Counties of
in the said Commonwealth, duly constituted and commissioned; and that to his acts and attestations, as such, full faith and credit are and ought to be given, in and out of Court.
In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto affixed the Seal of the Commonwealth, the date above written.
John A. Bolles
Secretary of the Commonwealth.

3832
Mrs Mary  Derby Hannah  Derby * widow of Samuel who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Private
* Derby
awarded Feb 20 1849
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 40 Dollars 88
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 13 day of Feb 1849 and sent to
Mrs. Hellen Hoff
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 69 Vol. 1
Referred Feb 13/49
Reg 3 m 55-84068

824068 mch 3/55 Apr 19/55
Hannah Derby Miss Sam Derby Miss Pirate
Pirate for Jacobs Miss Brooks applicant is a Reud Penname
N. Ham Head War
No N. H. Feb 48 - 3832
Ad. 160 acs Dec 21/55 Bryant Bridge
G. F. Starkweather Keene N Ham
cir G. F. Starkweather Nov 13/55
Vol. D. 54. 2

84.068 Hannah Derby Claim under Act Mar. 3/55
Revolutionary Service of husband Samuel Derby
By her Attorney, G. F. Starkweather Esq. N.H.

State of New Hampshire.
County of Merrimack SS. On this sixteenth day of April in the year one thousand eight hundred and fifty five personally appearing before the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace in and for the State and County aforesaid, Hannah Berby aged Eighty Eight years, a resident of Dublin in the State aforesaid, who, being duly sworn according to law, declares that she is the identical person to whom a Certificate to whom a Land Warrant, No. for Pension was issued under the provisions of the act of Congress, passed September 22, 1850, for service in the war of 1812, in the Company of
February 2, 1848 payable commended by Captain at Concord, N.H. pension Agency and that she is the widow of Samuel Berby who was a private in the war of the Revolution and refers to the pension files
She further declares that she hereby irrevokably constitutes and appoints G. F. Starkweather of Keene (N.H.) her true and lawful attorney to prosecute her claim for Bounty Land under the act hereinafter mentioned,
She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the mentioned bounty land to which she may be entitled under the Act passed March 3, 1855. That she has never before made application nor received Bounty Land, That she was married and that her husband Samuel Berby died as stated under the Act when she made her application for pension, and that she is still a widow.
Attest:
Samuel Mason Josiah H. Knight
Hannah Berby
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year above written before me.
And I hereby certify that I believe the said Hannah Berby to be the identical person she represents herself to be in the foregoing declaration, and of the age above stated. I have no interest in this claim
Aaron Smith
Justice of the Peace.

March 3, 1939
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
BA-J/MCS
Samuel Darby, W.22930
Samuel Darby, S.15798
Mr. Howard W. Derby 367 Hearst Avenue San Francisco, California
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your request for the records of Revolutionary War soldiers, Samuel Derby of Cheshire County, New Hampshire, and Samuel Darby of Middlesex County, Massachusetts, both having served from Massachusetts.
The data which follow were obtained from papers on file in the pension claim, W.22930, based on the military service of Samuel Darby or Derby (personal signature as both Darby and Derby).
He was born in September, 1757, in Concord, Massachusetts. The names of his parents are not shown.
While living in Groton, Massachusetts, he enlisted in June, 1777, and served six months and fifteen days as private in Captain Aaron Jewett's company in Colonels Cushing's and Bullard's Massachusetts regiments and was in both battles of Stillwater. While living in Concord, Massachusetts, he enlisted and served from September 15, 1779, until November 15, 1779, as private in Captain Samuel Heald's company in Colonel John Jacobs' Massachusetts regiment. He enlisted in 1780 and served three months and eight days as private in Captain Anderson's company in Colonel Cyprian Howe's Massachusetts regiment.
From Concord he moved to Lincoln, state not given, from there to Littleton, Massachusetts, and from there to Nelson, Cheshire County, New Hampshire.
He was allowed pension on his application executed August 9, 1832, at which time he was living in Nelson, New Hampshire.

Samuel Darby or Derby died March 14, 1839, in Nelson, New Hampshire.
He married at Concord, Massachusetts, August 18, 1785, Hannah Minot, and both were then residents of Concord.
As the widow of Samuel Darby or Derby, said Hannah was allowed pension on her application executed May 2, 1843, while a resident of Dublin, Cheshire County, New Hampshire, aged seventy-six years.
One Sherman Derby was living in Dublin, New Hampshire, in 1843, relationship not shown.
In 1855 the widow, Hannah Darby or Derby, was living in Dublin, New Hampshire.
There are no further data relative to soldier's family.
*****
Samuel Darby, S.15798
The data which follow were obtained from papers on file in the pension claim, S.15798, based on the military service of Samuel Darby.
This soldier was born January 30, 1759, in Concord, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. The names of his parents are not shown.
While living in Concord, Massachusetts, he enlisted in April or May, 1775, and served eight months as fifer in Captain Joseph Butler's company in Colonel John Nixon's Massachusetts regiment, and was in the battle of Bunker Hill. He enlisted in the summer of 1776 and served five months in Captain Charles Miles' company in Colonel Reed's Massachusetts regiment. He enlisted in 1777 and served nearly three months as private in Captain John Buttrick's company in Colonel Reed's Massachusetts regiment, was at the capture of Burgoyne and returned with the prisoners to Massachusetts.
After his service, Samuel Darby returned to Concord where he married and he had three children born there, names of wife and children not given. He then moved to Hartland, Vermont. He afterward living in New York State and in New Hampshire and he moved to Waltham, Massachusetts, about 1832.

Samuel Darby was allowed pension on his application executed November 13, 1832, at which time he was living in Waltham, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
He died August 9, 1839.
There are no further data relative to the family of Samuel Darby.
Very truly yours
See Agency Book
A. D. MILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

Ref WIDOW, &c.
File No. 22.950
Thomas Derby widow of Samuel Derby St. Peter's
Act Feb 22. 48
Index: Vol A Page 178
[Arrangement of 1870.]

1909 Feb 17 Hist. to Mrs. Florence Weaver Brown. R.R. 1911 Dec 28 Hist. to Mrs. Herbert Pond. P.L.M. 1912 Feb 19 Hist. to Mrs. A. Brown. P.L.M. 1912 Apr 11 Hist. to Mrs. B. Rotch. P.L.M. 1917 Jan 24. Photo Copy of check sent to Melville 45 Cedar St. N.Y. City. see receipt for payment locked up with special correspondence to him - Aut.
1929 Mar 3 Hist. to Mrs. Howard W. Derby M.S.

5 13,014
S
160 Am

84068
Hannah Derb
and Samuel
Despatch Hon. Josiah Meigs Comr of Pensions Washington D.C.
[Handwritten signature or mark]

3-1600.
Department of the Interior. BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
If not called for in 15 days, return to THE COMMISSIONER OF PENSIONS, WASHINGTON, D. C.
Mrs. Florence Seaver Brown, Glasgow, Mont.

RECORD DIVISION.
Department of the Interior, BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Briefed by L. D. L.
Claim No. _____
Certificate No. _____
Claimant _____
Soldier Samuel Derby
Service Mass.
Additional Service Rev. War
No. _____ claim, State records _____, 190____
No claim, combination records _____, 190____
REMARKS:
No claim except W# 22930

7452 New Hampshire
Page 21
July
widow of Hannah Derby Samuel Derby * who was a pensioner under the Act of 1832 and who died on the 12th March, 1839 - of Chester in the State of N. H. who was a private in the company commanded by Captain Jewett of the Regt. commanded by Col. Cushing in the Napaquid - line for 12 - 8 days -
Inscribed on the Roll of Concord at the rate of 40 - Dollars 88 - Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836. * Derby
W. H. Feb. 20 1909.
Certificate of Pension issued the 20th - day of July 1843 - and sent to J. M. Edwards Keene, N. H.
Whole amount due $204.40
[Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by H. W. Allen Clerk, Book 1 Vol. 1 - Page 62

We Samuel Mason and Josiah H. Knight residents of Dublin in the County of Cheshire and State of New Hampshire upon our Oaths declare that Hannah Derby signed & acknowledged the declaration to which this is annexed in our presence and from her appearance and statements, we believe her to be the identical person she represents herself to be in said Declaration.
We further say that she and Samuel Derby lived together as husband & wife and that she bore children who still live and are reputed to be of lawful parentage, and that said Samuel is dead, and that the said Hannah is a widow -
Sign Samuel Mason Josiah H. Knight
Sworn to and subscribed before me this sixteenth day of April 1855 and I certify that I know said Affiants to be credible persons. I have no interest. Aaron Smith Justice of the Peace

State of New Hampshire.
CHESHIRE COUNTY.
Leonard Risio CLERK of the Court of Common Pleas, of said State for said County, do hereby certify that Aaron Smith
before whom the annexed declaration and affidavit were made the John N. H. H.  is a Justice of the Peace within and for said County, duly authorized by law to take depositions and administer oaths, and that his signature thereto are genuine, in my belief
In witness whereof I hereto set my hand and affix the Seal of said Court, this fourteenth day of April A.D. 1855.
Leonard Risio Clerk.

No. 84068 Claim of Hannah widow of Samuel Derby - Additional evidence
By her Attorney G. F. Stackweather Keene N.H.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, Boston, Dec. 14 th 1855.
I Hereby Certify , That from an examination of the Books and Documents relating to Military Services in the War of the Revolution, which remain in this Department, it appears that the name of Samuel Derby is borne on pay roll of Lieut. Ephraim Wheeler's Comp. Col. Ezra Brooks Regt. from March 4 1776. 2 days, as Fifer. from Concord. Also on milage roll of Capt. Charles Miles Comp. Col. Jonathan Reed's Regt. 180 miles, from Secondbury to Concord. as Fifer. Allowed in Council Feby. 17. 1777. Also on pay roll of Capt. John Buttrick's Comp. Col. Eleazar Brooks Regt. at the taking of Burgoyne from Sept. 28 to Nov. 7. 1777 1 month 11 days. Also on pay roll of Capt. Samuel Hoad's Comp. Col. John Gauth's Regt. from Sept. 15. to Nov. 15. 1779. 2 mos.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto affixed the Seal of the Commonwealth, the date above written.
W. M c Wright Secretary of the Commonwealth.

Thomas Derby
a.u.
2943
MS.
MS.

DECLARATION,
In order to obtain the benefits of the Act of Congress of second of February, 1848, entitled "an Act making further provision for surviving widows of soldiers of the Revolution."
STATE OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE, } CHESHIRE COUNTY, ss.
On this twenty second day of July 18 48 personally appeared before the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid, Woman  Derby a resident of Dublin in the County of Austin aged eighty one 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 second day of February, A. D. 1848, granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War; that she is the widow of Samuel  Derby - who was a private in the Army of the Revolution
and a Pensioner under the act of June 7 th 1832 on the New Hampshire Roll, and served, as she believes, as stated in his declaration on which his pension was granted.
That she received a pension of forty - dollars Eighty eight cents per annum, under the act of 17th of June, 1844.
She further declares that she is still a widow.
Hannah Derby
STATE OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE, } CHESHIRE COUNTY, ss.
Sworn and subscribed to, this twenty second day of July 18 48
Before me,
Jon d D r Smith Justice of the Peace. " "
I CERTIFY that the above deponent is personally known to me, and that she is the same individual who drew a pension as stated by her in the foregoing affidavit.
Jon d D r Smith Justice of the Peace. " "

State of New Hampshire Cheshire County Gs.
I Leonard Risio. Clerk of the Superior Court of Judicature, of said State, for said county, do hereby certify that Jonathan R. Smith is a Justice of the Peace in and for said county, duly commissioned and qualified according to law; that his commission was dated on the twentieth day of June A.D. 1844 and will expire on the twentieth day of June A.D. 1849 and that his signature within written are in my belief genuine.
Given under my hand and the seal of said Court this eighth day of November A.D. 1848. Leonard Risio. Clerk

3105
Hannah Derby
Declaration
for 1. year
out 3 March 43
adm d
$40.88
Please return to Thos M c Edwards
Know
at

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, Cheshire COUNTY, ss. }
On this Second day of May 1843 personally appeared before me, a Justice of the Peace in and for the County of Cheshire and State of New-Hampshire, Hannah Derby , a resident of Dublin in the County of Cheshire and State of New-Hampshire, aged Seventy Six 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 of March, 1843, granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War. That she is the widow of Samuel Derby , who was a Pensioner under the Act of June 7 th 1832, on the New Hampshire list at the rate of forty dollars and eighty eight cents per annum and served as she believes as stated in his declaration under said Act. She believes herself entitled to five years pay under the Act of July 7 th 1838, and has this day made her declaration under said Act. She further declares that she is still his widow
Attest. John G. Hates J. Wheelwright
Hannah X Derby mark
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written,
Before me,
Thomas M. Edwards Justice of the Peace.

State of New Hampshire Cheshire ss.
I Elijah Sawyer Register of the Court of Probate, in and for the County aforesaid, certify that Thomas M c Edwards and Jonathan H. Smith , are Justices of the Peace in and for said County of Cheshire, duly commissioned and qualified, and that their several signatures upon this paper are their genuine signatures.
In testimony whereof I hereunto affix the seal of said Court of Probate, this twenty fourth day of May, A.D., 1843.
Elijah Sawyer Regg.

We Sherman Derby and Samuel Farwell of Dublin in the County of Cheshire and State of New Hampshire of lawfull age depose and say that we were acquainted with Samuel Derby late of said Dublin. That he was a Revolutionary Pensioner That he died on the fourteenth day of March A.D. 1839. That he left a Widow Hannah Derby Who still survives and remains his Widow
Sherman Derby Samuel Farwell
State of New Hampshire Cheshire County ss 3
May 3 d 1843
Subscribed and sworn to before me Jon tho Smith Jus Peace
I certify that the above deponents are credible persons Jon tho Smith Jus Peace
"The words 'Colon' in said County set" interlined before oath, —
Jon tho Smith Jus Peace

W. Cooke. James Adams
Deposition
1832
Order for James Adams

depo for Sam baby
1832
Watson
Sam Adams N.Y.

I James Adams of Boston in the county of Suffolk in the commonwealth of Massachusetts, Gentleman, of lawful age to testify, do on oath depose and say;
I am well acquainted with Samuel Darby of Nelson in the county of Suffolk Cheshire and State of New Hampshire Yeoman he was with me in 1779 in Capt Samuel Hale's company, Col. John Jacob's Regiment: We were then out betwixt two & three months. We marched from Concord Massachusetts to Newport Rhode Island, where we were discharged. I have been acquainted with Samuel Darby ever since and have seen him off and on in the meantime.
James Adams
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Suffolk ss. Boston July 5, 1832 Then personally appeared James Adams above named & being duly cautioned made solemn oath to the truth of the above affidavit by him subscribed.
Before me
John B. Davis
Justice of Peace.
Suffolk ss Boston August 6 th 1832 The above named James Adams, is known to me, is an inhabitant of Boston, and full and credit are to be given to the his statements under oath.
John B. Davis as above.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Suff: ss.
I, John Stickney, Clerk of the Common Pleas, a court of Record, for Suffolk, certify, that John B. Davis, Esquire, before whom the within Affidavit was made & signed, is a Justice of the Peace for the said County, & that I believe his name subscribed to the certificate of Caption to be of his proper hand.
Wit-
ness the Seal of said Court at Boston this Sixth day of August A.D.M. Eighteen Hundred & Thirty Two.
J. Stickney, Clerk
9 1/2 AM.

Col. J. P. Porten.
Deposition
1832
for Sam l Bergey

I John Porter of Littleton in the county of Middlesex and Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Gentlemen, of lawful age to testify, do on oath testify depose and say — That I am well acquainted with Samuel Darby of Nelson in the County of Cheshire and State of New Hampshire yeoman That the said Darby was with me in the United States Ar- my in the year 1777. in Capt. Aaron Bombay Jewett's — Col. Cushing's Regiment from June to September of said time until he was discharged; he was attached to Col. Bullard's Regt. he was discharged some time in Decr. being between six & seven months — he marched from Groton in the former County of Middlesex to reinforce Second Brigade — he was also at Rhode Island in the year 1780. in Capt. Anderson's Com- pany — Col. S. Haws Regiment — marched from Concord in the County of Middlesex to Cannon's Creek with said Regiment to New Port Rhode Island some time in the month of July when discharged in November following — during the first term of service I was doing the duty of Adjutant & during the last term I was Captain in S. Regiment — The S. Darby has resided in the town of Littleton until he removed to Nelson & I have been acquainted with him since his removal — John Porter
Cambridge 10th of Massachusetts. Middlesex ss. Boston July 6 th 1832. Then personally appear the aforesaid John Porter & made oath to the truth of the above affidavit by him subscribed, before me Jno. Hartwell, Just. Peace
Genl. Hartwell & Sub. Pease
I certify that the above deponent is a credible witness of a Harwell, Justice of the Peace

Rev Enc Glasgow, Mont., Jan. 30, 1909.
Pension Office, Washington, D. C.
Gentlemen:-
I desire to join the " Daughters of the American Revolution ", and in order to do so it is necessary to present evidence that I am entitled to become a member. Will you please look up the war record of Mr. Samuel Derby, late of Concord, Mass., one of my ancestors who took an active part in the Revolutionary War? I shall appreciate the favor very much if you will send me this information.
Very sincerely,
(Mrs.) Florence Searer Brown.

11. 22930
91 West St. Keene, N.H.,
Dec. 17-1911—
Pension Department:—
Washington, D.C. Mr Davenport:—
Dear Sir:— Will you please send me the Revolutionary record of my great grandfather.
Samuel H. 22930 Darby (or Derby) born at Concord Mass. Sept. 6, 1757 "son of Joseph Darby and Silence his wife" —
Later, in Jan. 6, 1785 at Concord Mass. by Rev. Dr. Cummings, he married Hannah Minot, daughter of James and Hannah Minot of New Haven, Conn.
His wife did not draw full pension, I have been told because her husband did not serve continuously for three years, although he was in the Army much longer than that.
I wish to join the daughters of the Revolution and our State Regent, Mr C. G. Abbott of Keene N.H. told me as long as my great grandmother drew a pension all I would have to do was to send a stamp for answer and the records would be sent.
Very truly Mrs Herbert Pond

Colebrook. N. H., Feb. 9. 1912.
Pension Office,
Washington, D. C.,
Dear Sir: Please send me the Revolutionary War Record of my great-great Grandfather Samuel Derby of Concord, Mass. My Father is Eugene Roger Searce son of Maria L. Derby. Searce, daughter of Sherman Derby who was the son of Samuel Derby who fought in the Rev. War and was in service over three years. Among the battles in which he served was one at Stillwater Sept. 19. 1777. Saratoga Oct. 7. 1777, Inakes Hill, Aug. 29. 1778. His wife was Hannah Minot fourth daughter of Col. James Minot of New Haven, Conn. Born 1728 died 1773.
Yours truly,
(Mrs.) Florence Maria Searce-Brown.
Address; Mrs. H. A. Brown. Colebrook. N. H.

Date Jan. 24, 17 Name Samuel Darby No. W 22930 Mass. Rev. Photographic copies wanted of 1 pieces, consisting of 1 pages. Remarks: _____ _____ Exr. A. N. Wilson Chief Rev. War Section APPROVED: _____ Chief, Law Division. Serial _____ No. _____

Mr. Davenport:- Dear Sir:
Will you kindly send me a certified Record of one Samuel Duby of revolutionary days - He was born in Concord Mass. in 1757 - died at Nelson

N. Waupotin March. 14. 1839. Married at Concord Mass. Aug. 18. 1785 to Miss Hannah Minot. He Enlisted from Frelon Mass June 1777. & served seven months. Enlisted again Aug 1779 (?) & served two or three months. Again in 1780. Down to Gen.

Wm from wounds received in battles of Stillwater - Served under Captains - Pratt. Brald. Andrews & Colonels Cushing. Ballard. Jacobs & Hovey. Pension application was made Aug. 9. 1832 - Claims Allowed - Any further information

concerning him will be most grateful to learn - I must needs have this all in certified form -
Very truly yours
Grace M. Rotch
Mrs William B. Rotch.
Milford
New Hampshire.

367 Hearst Ave. San Francisco, Calif. Jan. 22, 1939
Veterans Administration, Washington, D. C.
I would like to obtain the record of the following Revolutionary War pensioners. Samuel Derby , resident in 1834 of Cheshire Co., N. H., pensioned for service in the Mass. Militia; and of Samuel Derby , resident in 1834 of Middlesex Co., Mass., pensioned for service in the Mass. Militia.
Respectfully yours, Howard W. Derby.

Inst.
A. & P.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
W. File 22930.
Bureau of Pensions,
Rev. war
Washington, D. C., February 17, 1909
Madam:
In reply to your request of 30 ultimo , received 4" instant for a statement of the military history of Samuel Darby a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his ( his his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau. Pensioned as Samuel Derby.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     June 1777 Dec. 1777 Private Jewett Cushing Bullard Mass.   Aug. 1779 bet. 2 & 3 mos. Heald   1780 5 mos. Andrews Cyprian How  
Battles engaged in, both battles of Stillwater
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Groton, Mass.
Date of application for pension, Aug. 9, 1832.
Residence at date of application, Nelson, Cheshire Co., N.H.
Age at date of application, born in 1757, Concord, Mass. He died March 14, 1839.
Remarks: Soldier married at Concord, Mass. Aug. 18, 1785 Hannah Minot. She was allowed pension on an application executed May 2, 1843, while a resident of Dublin, Cheshire Co., N.H. aged 76 years. No further data as to family.
Very respectfully,
Mrs. Florence Seaver Brown Glasgow, Mont.
J. Warner
Commissioner.

In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of Samuel Darby or Derby a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pen- sion on file in this Bureau. Pensioned as Samuel Derby. W.T. 22930.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     While in Groton June 1777 6 mos. 15 days Private Daniel Jewett Cushing Bullard Mass.   Concord Aug. 1779 2 mos. 15 days Samuel Beald John Jacob   1780 3 mos. 8 days * Andrew (?) Cyprian Howe   from Sept. 15 to Nov. 15, 1779  
Battles engaged in, both battles of Stillwater
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Groton, Mass.
Date of application for pension, Aug. 9, 1832. His ch. al.
Residence at date of application, Nelson Cheshire Co. N.H.
Age at date of application, born in 1757 Concord Mass. He died Mar. 14, 1839.
Remarks: He married at Concord Mass. Aug. 18, 1785 Hannah Moimot. She was allowed pension on an application executed May 2, 1843 while a resident of Dublin, Cheshire Co. N.H. aged 76 years. No further data as to family.
Very respectfully,
* Mass. book p. 243 gives this name Andrew.