Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 15636, Joshua Chase, N.H.

SERVICE
NUMBER _____
16
Chase, Joshua Mary
No 15636
CONTENTS

Concord, N.H. 1244
B Mary Chase widow of Joshua Chase
who died on the 27 Dec. 1822 of Hillsborough in the State of N.H. who was a Private in the company commanded by Captain Spaulding of the Reg't, commanded by Col. Read in the N.H. mil. time for 13 months N.H.
Inscribed on the Roll of Concord at the rate of 43 Dollars 33 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 29 th day of July 1837 and sent to Saml. M. Richardson, Pelham, N.H.
Arrears to the 4th of March '37 260.00 Pemi-ant. allowance ending 4. Sep. " 21.66
$281.66
Recorded by D. Brown Book A. Vol. 1

V1650 Mary Chase widow of Joshua W.H.
The Declaration of Mary Chase, Widow of Joshua Chase, a private in the army of the Revolution. Forwarded by Samuel M. Richardson, through the Post Office in Pelham New Hampshire , where he resides.
Rev. Mr. 20 or Capt Emerson role 76 N.H. State books Bmo private N.H. militia Capt Spaulding Capt Col Recd $43.33 per ann Connf 4 March 1831
Sam d M c Richardson Esq. Pelham N.H.

State of New Hampshire, ss -
On this twenty second day of March in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty seven, personally appears before me William M. Richardson, Chief Justice of the Superior Court in said State, Mary Chase, a resident of Hudson in the County Hillsborough and State aforesaid, Widow - aged ninety 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 the 4 th A.D. 1836. - That she is the Widow of Joshua Chase late of said Hudson (lately Nottingham West) who was a Private Soldier in the Army of the United States, from some time in the spring of the year 1775, until some time in the winter following - I think to the latter part of December or the first of January. He came home once in the time on a short furlough, for the purpose of obtaining clothing, having lost all he had, excepting what he had on, in the Battle of Bunker Hill. He was also in the Army aforesaid, from some time in the forest of the summer of the year 1776, until about the first of December following. For proof of which verence, she refers to the Affidavits accompanying declaration. She further declares, That she was lawfully Married to the said Joshua Chase, in the month of November A.D. 1763, she thinks on the 22 d of said month - and that her Husband, the said Joshua Chase, died on the 27 th day of December, A.D. 1822; and that she has remained a Widow ever since that period. My maiden name was Mary Hadley
her
Mary Chase mark.
Witness, Saml M. Richardson.
Subscribed and sworn to before the undersigned on the day and year above written. And I do certify that the said Mary Chase by reason of her great age and bodily infirmities is in my opinion unable to attend court
W m M. Richardson

I John Chase of Hudson (formerly called Nottingham West) in the County of Hillsborough aged about 76 years, depose and say that I have always lived in said town. I further State that I was a short time in the Continental service in the Revolutionary War, that I was well acquainted with Joshua Chase formerly of said town, deceased that in the year 1775 he went into the continental service as a soldier for eight months that he served in Charlestown near Boston. I further state that I saw him when at Charlestown in that year, He was then under arms with the soldiers I further that I worked for him same that year on his farm while he was absent in the service He at that time had my fathers Gun, He came home at the close of that service with the other soldiers, He brought home my fathers Gun, I have often heard him say that he was in Bunker Hill Battle. I have not the least doubt but that at that time he served 8 months, I think that he served in Capt Spauldings Company Witness Reuben Grew John X Chase mark
State of New Hampshire Hillsborough ss February 6 th A D 1837 The the above named John Chase subscribed the above instrument and made oath that the same is just and true. Before me Reuben Grew Justice of the Peace

I certify that the within named John Chase for truth is good and unimpeachable
Reuben Grew Justice of the peace
I Andrew Wallace, Clerk of the Superior Court of Judicature for the County of Hillsborough in the State of New Hampshire certify that Reuben Grew within and above named is a Justice of the Peace for said County of Hillsborough as within and above mentioned, and that the foregoing signatures, purporting to be his, are genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto af- fixed the seal of said Court, and subscribed my name, this second day of March in the year of our Lord, 1837.
A. Wallace Clerk
John Chase Affidavit

I Abigail Dakin of Hudson, (formerly called Watkinsville) in the County of Hillsborough depon and say that I am now 86 years old and have lived in this town about 73 years that I was well acquainted with Joshua Chase formerly of this town deceased. I knew him in 1775 that he was absent from his family that year, that it was said that he was in the continental service as a soldier, and that he was gone to Bunker Hill. It was then said that he belonged to the 8 months men, He was gone 8 or 9 months. I then lived near to the said Joshua Chase. His farm joined my husband's farm. I further say that the said Joshua Chase was absent in the year 1776 - 5 or 6 months, that it was said that he was in the continental service and had gone to Ticonderoga. I have no doubt that near the end. He had a son born that year in his absence, that near his son Joshua
Abigail Dakin
State of New Hampshire Hillsborough ss February 6 th 1837 Then the above named Abigail Dakin subscribes the above instrument, and makes oath that the same is just and true.
Before me Reuben Guley Justice of the peace I certify that the above deponent is a person of truth & veracity Reuben Guley Justice of the peace

I Andrew Wallace, clerk of the Superior Court of Judicature for the County of Hillsborough in the State of New Hampshire certify that Ruben Grew is a Justice of the Peace for said County of Hillsborough as within mentioned, and that the within signatures, purporting to be his, are genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto affixed the Seal of said Court, and subscribed my name this second day of March in the year of our Lord, 1837.
A. Wallace Clerk
Henry D. Perkins Affidavit

I Reuben Greeley of Hudson (a Town formerly called Nottingham West) in the County of Hillsborough and State of New Hampshire, have been chosen Town Clerk of said Hudson and sworn and am now in office, find in the Books of Records now in my possession, belonging to said Town the following record "Sarah Chase and Mary Hadley married Nov- ember 22. 1763."
Attest Reuben Greeley Town Clerk of Hudson March 22 1837
State of New Hampshire } Hillsborough County } ss. July 1st. 1837.
Then personally appeared Reuben Greeley the above named Town Clerk of said Hudson before me and made oath in due form of Law, that the above of- ficial certificate by him subscribed is true, Before me, Saml M Richardson Just. Peace
I hereby certify that Reuben Greeley Esquire, the above named de- ponent, is entitled to full credit for truth & veracity Saml M Richardson Just. Peace

Copy from Town records in Hudson
I Andrew Wallace Clerk of the Superior Court of Judicature for the County of Hillsborough in the State of New Hampshire do hereby certify, that Samuel M. Richardson within named is a Justice of the Peace as within mentioned for said County of Hillsborough, and that the within signatures, purporting to be his, are genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto affixed my Seal of Office, and subscribed my name, this fourth day of July in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty seven.
A. Wallace Clerk

Jacob Chan Apprentice

I Jacob Chase of Houlton, a town formerly called Wattingham West, in the county of Hillsborough and State of New Hampshire, depose and say that I am a son of Joshua Chase formerly of said Houlton deceased, and son of Mary Chase widow of the said Joshua Chase, that I was born November 30 th 1778, I further say that I have always lived with my mother, My father died December 27, 1822. I further say that ever since my infancy, my father the said Joshua Chase and my mother the said Mary Chase, lived together as man and wife until his decease, and that since then she has not intermarried
Jacob Chase
State of New Hampshire
Hillsborough ss February 24, 1837 Then the above named Jacob Chase subscribed to the above the above instrument and made oath that the same was just and true
Before me Reuben Grew Justice of the peace
I certify that the above named Jacob Chase is esteemed as a person of truth and veracity
Reuben Grew Justice of the peace
I Andrew Warren, Clerk of the Superior Court of Judicature for the County of Hillsborough in the State of New Hampshire, certify that Reuben Grew above named is a Justice of the Peace as above, and that the above signatures, purporting to be his, are genuine
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto affixed the seal of said Court, and subscribed my name, this second day of March in the year of our Lord 1837.
A. Warren Clerk

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, BUREAU OF PENSIONS, WASHINGTON, D. C.,
In reply to your request for a statement of the military history of Joshua Chase , a soldier of the Revolutionary war, you will please find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     1775 8 or 9 mo. Pri Levi Spaulding Reed NK   1776 5 " " Emerson Not stated "        
Battles engaged in, Bunker Hill Residence of soldier at enlistment, Tottenham Mass NK Date of application for pension, by wid Mar 22 1837 Residence at date of application, Hudson NK Age at date of application, 90 yrs Remarks: The soldier married Mary Hadley on Nov 22, 1765 and died Dec 27 1822
Very respectfully,
Reed By order of Ex't McLaughlin  13603 b-8
J. Pierce 249 Grigg St Roch. N.Y.
Commissioner.

Apr. 1844 Int. Mus. to D. C. Pierce, 49 Greig St. Rochester, N. Y.
Rev WIDOW, &c.
File No. 15636
Mary Chase widow of Joshua Chase Sci Rev War
Act: July 4 th 36
Index:—Vol. a , Page 130
[Arrangement of 1870.]

I John Marsh of Hudson, (formerly called Nottingham West) in the County of Hillsborough, depose and say that I served in the Revolutionary War that I am entitled to, and received a Pension on that account, and that I was well acquainted with Joshua Chase then of Nottingham West aforesaid I further say, that he the said Joshua Chase served in the Continental army in the year 1776, I also served that year in Capt John Foss's Company and went to Ticonderoga. I then knew the said Joshua Chase who belonged to Capt Emerson's company of the New Hampshire quota, Chase went to Ticonderoga in said year as a 5 months man and received the period of 5 months at that time I was in the Continental service in the year 1775 near Boston, I further state that the said Joshua Chase as I believe was in the service that year in Charleston as an 8 months man and served his time out
JOHN MARSH
State of New Hampshire
Hillsborough ss February 6 th AD 1837. Then the above named John Marsh, subscribed the above instrument and made oath that the same is just and true
Before me Ruben Grew Justice of the peace I certify that the above deponent is a person of truth and veracity
Ruben Grew Justice of the peace

I Andrew Wallen, Clerk of the Superior Court of Judicature for the County of Hillsborough in the State of New Hampshire, certify that Reuben Greely within named is a Justice of the Peace as within mentioned, and that the within signatures, purporting to be his, are genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto affixed the Seal of said Court and subscribed my name, this second day of March A.D. 1837. A. Wallen Clerk
John Marsh Affidavit

Joseph Blodgett of Hudson in the county of Hillsborough depose and say, that I am about 77 years old, have always lived in this town, and that I was acquainted with Joshua Chase formerly of said Newton deceased, I further say that the said Joshua Chase was absent from this town in the year 1775, in the United States service as a soldier, as I recognized at that time that he was one of the eight months men who enlisted that year to go to Charleston, I have no doubt but he went there, and served. I knew near neighbors to the said Joshua. Joseph Blodgett
State of New Hampshire Hillsborough February 6 th AD 1837 Then the above named Joseph Blodgett subscribed the above instrument and made oath that the same is true
Before me. Reuben Greeley Justice of the peace
I certify that the above named Joseph Blodgett is a person esteemed for his uprightness of character and veracity
Reuben Greeley Justice of the Peace

I Andrew Wallace Clerk of the Superior Court of Indictment for the County of Hillsborough in the State of New Hampshire certify that Reuben Greeley within named is a Justice of the Peace for said County of Hillsborough, and that the foregoing signatures, pur- porting to be his, are genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto af- fixed my Seal of Office and subscribed my name, this second day of March in the year of our Lord 1837.
A. Wallace Clerk
Joseph Bloodgood Official

I Joseph Gully of Hudson (a town formerly called Wattigham) in the county of Hillsborough do hereby certify that I served in the Revolution my hear, that I have always lived in this town and was well acquainted with Joshua Chase formerly of this town deceased, that I lived near the said Chase, and will re- collect of his being absent in the continental service to the northward in the year 1776. He belonged to the 5 months men. I have no doubt but that he served. that period I believe he belonged to Capt Emerson Company, Capt Emerson belonged to Hollis in this County
J. Gully
State of New Hampshire
Hillsborough ss February 6 th 1839 Then the above named Joseph Gully subscribed the above instrument and made oath that the same was just and true
Before me Reuben Gully Sur. of the Peace
I certify that the above disponent is a person of truth and veracity
Reuben Gully Justice of the Peace

I Andrew Wallace, Clerk of the Superior Court of Innocentium for the County of Hillsborough in the State of New Hampshire certify that Reuben Greeley within named is a Justice of the Peace as within men- tioned, and that the foregoing signatures, purporting to be his, are genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed the Seal of said Court, and subscribed my name this second day of March in the year of our Lord 1837.
A. Wallace Clerk
Joseph Greeley Affidavit

I Rebekah Hadley of Hudson (a town formerly called Nuttingham West) in the County of Hillsborough do hereby say that in the year 1775 I married Moses Hadley, a brother of Mary Chase who was then the wife of Joshua Chase of said Town, that I was well acquainted with the said Joshua Chase and wife at that time. I further state that the said Joshua Chase was absent 5 or 6 months in the year 1776 and that it was then said that he had enlisted into the Continental service as a soldier and was gone to Lincaster, I recollect that he had a son born that year when he was absent I further say that I saw a letter that the said Joshua Chase at that time wrote to his wife. I further say that I have no doubt of his being in the continental service that year. I further say that I recollect of his being absent another season in the continental service, but cannot say whether it was before or after the year 1776. He was gone two seasons I will remember
Rebekah Hadley
State of New Hampshire
Hillsborough ss February 6 th 1837 Then the above named Rebekah Hadley subscribed the above instrument, and made oath that the same is just and true. Before me Reuben Grew Justice of the peace I certify that the above document is a true copy of the original and veracity.
Reuben Grew Justice of the peace

I Andrew Wallace, Clerk of the Superior Court of Jurisdiction for the County of Hillsborough in the State of New Hampshire certify that Reuben Greeley within named is a Justice of the Peace for said County of Hillsborough as within mentioned and that the within signatures, purporting to be his, are genuine
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto affixed the Seal of said Court, and subscribed my name, this second day of March in the year of our Lord 1837
A. Wallace Clerk
Robert Hasley Episcopalian

I Susanna Pollard of Hudson (formerly called Nottingham) West in the County of Hillsborough do hereby certify that I am 73 years old, and have always lived in the town of Hudson aforesaid, and near neighbour to Joshua Chase formerly of said Hudson deceased I well recollect that the said Joshua Chase in the year 1776 went as it was then said to Ticonderoga as a continental soldier, as a 5- months man. My father went with him I well recollect of hearing my father say, that he then served under Capt Emerson of Hall's. Joshua Chase he said served under the same Captain. I think they were gone 5 or 6 months Witness Reuben Gaily - Susanna her X mark Pollard
State of New Hampshire Hillsborough ss. February 6, 1837. Then the above named Susanna Pollard subscribed the above instrument, and made Oath that the same is just and true
Before me Reuben Gaily Justice of the peace
I certify that the above named Susanna Pollard is esteemed as a person of truth and veracity Reuben Gaily Justice of the peace

I Andrew Wallace, Clerk of the Superior Court of Indicture for the County of Hillsborough in the State of New Hampshire certify that Reuben Greeley within named is a Justice of the Peace as within mentioned and that the within signatures, purporting to be his, are genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto af- fixed the Seal of said Court, and subscribed my name, this second day of March in the year of our Lord 1837.
A. Wallace Clerk
Susanna Pollards
Affidavit

I Joseph Wallau of Milford in the County of Hillsborough and State of New Hampshire Eighty years of age and upwards do testify and say that I was acquainted with Joshua Chase, then of Nottingham West in the State of New Hampshire, in the year of our Lord Seventeen hundred and seventy five. Said Joshua Chase was at the time aforesaid, a private soldier at Bunker Hill near Boston, & belonged to Capt Levi Spaulding's company, and Col. Needs Regiment. I know him to have served as a soldier in the company aforesaid for a considerable length of time, and say that according to the best of my recollection it could not be less than eight or nine months. The above deposition is according to my best recollection true. - Witness H. Newton. Joseph + Wallau maker
State of New Hampshire Hillsborough ps! Sworn and subscribed by the above named Joseph Wallau on this sixth day of February in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred and thirty seven. - And I do further hereby certify, that the character of the above named Joseph Wallau for truth, stands good and unimpeached. Hubbard Newton Justice of Peace

I Andrew Wallace, Clerk of the Superior Court of Judicature for the County of Hillsborough in the State of New Hampshire do certify that Hubbard Newton is a Justice of the Peace for said County of Hillsborough, as within mentioned and that the foregoing signature, purporting to be his, is genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto affixed the seal of said Court and subscribed my name at Amherst in said County, this sixth day of February A.D. 1837.
A. Wallace Clerk

Pelham N.H. July 5. 1837.
James L. Edwards Esquire
Sir - Your Letter of June 14 th informing me that "the only objection to the admission of the claim of Mary Chase, is the proof of the date of the marriage", & inclosing the certificate of the Town Clerk in order that he may make an affidavit of the facts therein contained", has been received. I have since procured the affidavit of the Town Clerk of Hudson, made out in due form, & also the affidavit of the Rev d . Mr. Pease, confirming the fact stated in said Certificate, both of which I forward enclosed
I have the honor to be,
With much respect,
Your Obedient Servant.
Sam d M. Richardson

Mary Chase Widow of Joshua Chase N o 16. Sus. ss. Lt. Mr. Richardson. June 14. 1837 Admitted Vol 4 July 1837

I Bartlett Pease the only officiating Clergymen of the town of Hudson (formerly Nottingham West) in the County of Hillsborough on my oath before & say that I have examined the records of Marriages said to have been solemnized by the Rev d Nath l . Merrill the former former minister of said Hudson and find the following entry among many others all entered pretty much in the same way (Viz)
"Joshua Chase and Mary Hadley married November 22 d . 1763."
The above record has every appearance of having been entered at or about the time above specified & I have not the least doubt but Joshua Chase & Mary Hadley were married at the time above specified -
Bartlett Pease
State of New Hampshire Hillsborough County ss. July 1 st 1807
Then personally appeared the above named Bartlett Pease and made solemn oath in due form of law, that the above affidavit by him subscribed is according to the best of his belief true.
Before me Sam d M. Richardson Justice of Peace
I hereby certify that the Rev d Bartlett Pease who has subscribed the above affidavit is entitled to the fullest credit for truth & veracity
Sam d M. Richardson Just. Peace

I Andrew Wallace, Clerk of the Superior Court of Jurisdiction for the County of Hillsborough in the State of New Hampshire do hereby certify, that Samuel M. Richardson within as within mentioned named is a Justice of the Peace for said County of Hillsborough, and that the within signatures, purporting to be his, are genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto affixed my seal of Office, and subscribed my name, this fourth day of July in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty seven.
A. Wallace Clerk