Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 19,708, Aaron Hager, Mass.

SERVICE
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or 1 Hager Aaron 1 Hagar Rachel
W. 19.708,
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21 660 Massachusetts
Sarah Wagar of New Salem in the State of Mass who was a Pirate in the Company commanded by Captain Stearns of the Regt commanded by Col Mood in the Mass line for 15 months & 2 days
Mrs
Inscribed on the Roll of Massachusetts at the rate of 57 Dollars 33 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 8th day of Oct 1833 and sent to Alvah Greenfield Mass
Arrears to the 4th of Sept 33 $128.33 Sem-ant. allowance ending Mar 4 - 25.67 $154.00
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Adams Clerk, Book Vol. 2 Page 35
75 Marklin

4300,
Massachusetts
Rachel Hager
widow of Aaron
who served in the Revolutionary
war, as a Private
Increased from $43.25
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 57 Dollars 33,
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 15 day of March
and sent to G. G. Bulfinch Boston Mass
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 58 Vol. 2,
Reported March 13/1849

Aaron Hagar New Salem
22322
Aaron Hagar Libertation R.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
FRANKLIN COUNTY ss.
ON THIS Seventeenth day of August A. D. 1832, personally appeared in open Court, before the said Commonwealth, now sitting at Greenfield within and for the said County of Franklin, Aaron  a resident of  New Salem in the County and Commonwealth aforesaid, aged Seventy three years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth, on his oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of an act of Congress passed June 7, 1832. That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers, and served as herein stated.
That he was in the Regiment commanded by Col. Nicholas Dike of Westminster, & in the Company commanded by Captain Ezekiel Knowlton. That he entered the service in December A.D. 1776, & left the same in March - that he was in the Continental Service, & served three months - that he was stationed at Dorchester Heights - & remained until he was regularly discharged - and that he was a volunteer He further states, that he was drafted, & served in the Company commanded by Capt. Ephraim Stearns - that he entered the service on the last of August A.D. 1777 - & left the same in about six weeks after in consequence of sickness - that he remained at Bennington Vermont during his term of absence, where he did service - that he was not allowed to proceed with his Company further on account of his health - & that he heard of the surrender of Burgoyne at Saratoga while on his way home. That he is so old, and so great a time has elapsed, he does not remember any other facts connected with his service at this time -
He further declares, that he served as a soldier in Capt. Ephraim Stearns Company in the Regiment commanded by Colonel Ezra Wood - that he entered this service on the first of May A.D. 1778, & continued in the same during the period of his enlistment which was for eight months - that he marched through Northampton Pittsfield Massachusetts to Pittsfield N.Y. where he was stationed about a month, & then went to White Plains N.Y. & remained there from June till cold weather, when he went back to Pittsfield for
winter quarters, when he was discharged.
He further declares, that he again entered the service in the fall, as a volunteer in September A.D. 1779 - that he was in the Company commanded by Lieut. Tobey - that he was a volunteer & enlisted for three months - that he marched from Petersham the place of his residence at that time to Albany New York, & from thence to Schenectady N. York, & was stationed at several places in that vicinity till he was discharged -
He further declares that he was born in Newton in Massachusetts - that he has no record of his age except in his bible - that at the several times, when he entered the service, he resided at Petersham Worcester Massachusetts - that he has for the last twenty years resided in Newton Franklin County Massachusetts - that he has never received a discharge from the service, when he now lives - that he has received a discharge from the service except when he was out in 1777 - and that he has lost the
He further states that he is known to Rev. Mr. Harding, John W. Humphrys, and to Col. William Whitaker, who reside in his neighborhood, & can testify as to his character for veracity, & to their belief as to his services as a soldier of the Revolution -
S. ... Clerk. Stearns

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
FRANKLIN COUNTY ss.
On the Seventeenth day of August A. D. 1832, personally appeared Aaron Hager of Franklin, the County and
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present, and declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of the agency of any State. Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
Attest E. Alvord Clerk
Aaron Hager
WE, Alpheus Harding , and John W. Humphreys
both New Salem
hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Aaron Hager who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be seventy three 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.
Sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
Attest E. Alvord Clerk
Alpheus Harding John W. Humphreys
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 Alpheus Harding
who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergyman, resident in the said town of New Salem, and John W. Humphreys who has also signed the same is a resident of said town of New Salem and is a credible person; and that their statement is entitled to credit.
Attest E. Alvord Clerk
I, ELIJAH ALVORD, Clerk of the said Court, do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Aaron Hager for a pension.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my Hand and affixed the Seal of the said Court, this seventeenth day of August in the year of our LORD one thousand eight hundred and thirty two
E. Alvord Clerk.

Petersham Ms Jan 4, 1830
Incl.
Hon.
J. W. Eaton Secy of War
Washington City
Emerson Office 9th Jan. 1830

Commonwealth of Massachusetts
I Aaron Hager, a citizen of the U. States now resident of New Salem in the County of Franklin in the State aforesaid - do testify & declare, that in the year A D 1776 I enlisted as a volunteer in the Revolutionary War under the command of Capt. Daniel Snowball in Col. Nichols Reg d Dikes Regt. in the Massachusetts line, I was afterwards transferred and engaged in the same service, under the com- mand of Capt. Woodbury, in Col. Job Lathings Reg t I afterwards, was enrolled in Capt. Ephraim Stevens company in Col. Woods Regt. and joined Genl. Dixon Brigade, at White Plains, I further testify, that under the several Captains, I about one year and a half - and was regularly discharged and I do further testify & declare, that I am under no restrictions concerning me, that I have no Real Estate, and not more than one hundred dollars, of personal, (including one cow) and an aged Wife to support by my daily labour, and am now in my twenty second year - my self Witness - Francis Twitchell Aaron Hager
New Bedford Dec r 26 1829. - Personally appeared the above named Aaron Hager, and made solemn Oath to the truth of the above declaration by him subscribed: " " " "
" " " - Before me James Humphrey Justice of Peace
We the subscribers do hereby certify that the above named Aaron Hager - is a person who sustains a good Moral Character " " " " Francis Twitchell
Attest Dec r 26 1829
Witness Eli Dyer
James Humphrey

A Schedule of Aaron Hargreaves property this day taken by us the undersigned, freeholders in the Town of New Salem " " " "
  (odd) 1 loom " " " " $12.00   2 Beds & Bedding " " " 13.00   3 Shugs " " " " 3.35   1 Shoot " " " " 1.50   1 Pair of Shug " " " 1.00   Shovel & Wrench " " " 1.00   1st hand Stove " " " .50   2 Chests 2 Tables & light stand 3.50   6 Chairs etc. 1 Loom 200 2.50   Iron ware " " " 2.50   Crockery ware " " " 1.50   Paster " " " 1.50   Iron Ware " " " 1.00   Glass ware " " " .50   1 Chain & Hooks " " " 1.50   3 Wheels " " " 1.50   1 Gun " " " 2.00   Wearing Apparel " " " 5.00   Library " " " 1.25   Wooden Ware " " " 1.50   4 ft Sheets 4 ft Pillow cases 2.00   1 ft. Jeans & 1 Ax, 5 Sythes 1.12   2 Cider Wasells 1 pack D o 1.00   1 Case Knives & forks " " .50   $68.72 
New Salem Dec. 30 - 1829.
Joseph Waitt Nathan Thayer
We the undersigned personally appeared the above named Joseph Waitt & Nathan Thayer - two good & sufficient freeholders in said Town of New Salem - and made solemn oath that they had faithfully & impartially appraised all the property that was shown to them according to the true value of each article - according to their best skill & judgment.
Before me James Humphreys Just Peace
This certifies that the above named Joseph Waitt & Nathan Thayer are men that sustain a good moral character
William Dike Calvin Peabody

N.B. Reference to the status of the naval captains, & the time of service, may be found in the War Department.
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Declaration of Rachel Hager, in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress, passed June 17. 1844 -
Commonwealth of Massachusetts - Worcester County ss.
On this seventh  third day of May in the year one thousand, eight hundred and forty six, personally appeared before Hon ble Benjamin F. Thomas, Judge of the Court of Probate, in and for the said County of Worcester, in open Court - Rachel Hager, a Resident of Athol in said County of Worcester, aged eighty six years, who being first duly sworn according to Law, doth on her oath, make the fol- lowing declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision, made by the act of Congress, passed the seventeenth day of June in the year one thousand, eight hundred and forty four, entitled "an act to continue the pensions of certain widows"; That she is the widow of Aaron Hager, who was a private in the army of the Revolution, and that the said Aaron Hager, at the time of his decease, was a pensioner of the United States, on account

of services, rendered by him during the war of the Revolution at the rate of fifty one dollars and thirty three cents per annum, as appears by his pension certificate, bearing date at the war office of the United States at Washington on the eighth day of October in the year one thousand, eight hundred and thirty three, and which certificate was issued to him under the act of Congress, passed on the seventh day of June in the year one thousand, eight hundred and thirty two; that she is unable to state the particular services, rendered by her said late husband; nor can she state the names of any of the officers, under whom he served, except that of Col. Ephraim Stearns, and, from necessity, she refers to the declaration of her said late husband and the documentary testimony, filed therewith, and now in the war office of the United States as the best and only evidence to prove his services.
She further declares that she was lawfully married to the said Aaron Hager on the eighteenth day of April in the year one thousand, seven hundred and eighty; that her husband, the aforesaid

Aaron Hager died on the fifteenth day of January in the year one thousand eight hundred and forty six; that she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service, but the marriage took place previous to the first day of January in the year seventeen hundred and ninety four, viz. at the time above stated. — She fur- ther says that she has not been married since her husband's death but still remains a widow Rachel Hager
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written before me
Chas. H. Thomas Judge of Probate

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Worcester ss.
J. Charles G. Brewster, Register of the Court of Probate for the County of Worcester, do certify, that Benjamin H. Thomas is the Judge of said Court, duly commissioned and qualified - and that his signature to the certificate on the next preceding page of this sheet is genuine.
In testimony whereof I do hereunto set my hand and the seal of said Court this twenty third day of May, one thousand, eight hundred and forty six.
Charles G. Brewster, Register.
1988

I John L. Gallowd of Petersham in the County of Worcester and Commonwealth of Massachusetts de- pose and say that I have the custody of the publick Records of the said Town of Petersham and that I find the following entry among the records of the publication of the intentions of marriage to wit
"Aaron Hagar entered his intention of marriage with Rachel Stone both of Petersham, March thirteen, seventeen hundred and eighty. David Sanderson, Town Cler."
And I 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 figures as follows "March 13 th 1780."
I John L. Gallowd, above named depose and say that I hold the office of Town Clerk of said Town of Petersham, in the County of Worcester and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and that the above is a true extract from the Records of said Town with the exception above named, as certified by me.
I further depose and say that there is no record of the marriage of Aaron Hagar and Rachel Stone on the Town Records.
John L. Gallowd. Town Clerk.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Worcester County ss. On this twenty second day of April A.D. 1846 personally appeared before me

one of the Justices of the Peace, within and for the County of Worcester, John L. Gallons, and made oath in due form of Law, that the within affida- vit, by him subscribed, is true. And I certify that the said John L. Gallons is a publick Town officer, and that he is reputed to be a person of truth.
Sared Weed Justice of the Peace.

Worcester ss. April 17 th 1846 Aaron Hager & Rachel Stone both of Pitkinham were joined together in Holy Matrimony by Jon a Groot Jr. Deac.
in the County of Massa. ... annexed a marriage of marriage Rachel Stone, ... ss. Stone, who
was deceased, ... ss. Stone, who is now the widow of the said Aaron Hager, late of Athol, deceased.
I further depose and say that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of Jon a Groot Esq r whose name is signed to the certificate; that he has been dead many years, and that I have no doubt his signature thereto is genuine
Jared Weed.
Worcester ss. April 23 d 1846 Then personally appeared before me Jared Weed and made oath in due form of law that the foregoing affidavit by him subscribed is true. And I certify that the said Jared Weed is reputed to be a person of truth. -
John L. Gannond. Jus. of Peace.

one of the Justices of the Peace for the county of Wilts oath in due time by him the said John and that he
She may certify that Aaron Hager and Rachel Stone both of Pelsham, the Intention of Marriage have been entered as the Law Directs and they been Legally Published in order for Marriage
Pelsham March 30: 1750 David Sanderson Junr

I Jared Weed of Petersham in the County of Worcester and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, depose and say that the annexed document, which purports to be a marriage certificate of the solemnization of marriage between Aaron Hager and Rachel Stone, was delivered to me by Mrs. Stone, who is now the widow of the said Aaron Hager, late of Athol, deceased.
I further depose and say that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of Jonas Groule Esq m whose name is signed to the certificate; that he has been dead many years, and that I have no doubt his signature thereto is genuine.
Jared Weed.
Worcester ss. April 23 d . 1846 Then personally appeared before me Jared Weed and made oath in due form of law that the foregoing affidavit by him subscribed is true. And I certify that the said Jared Weed is reputed to be a person of truth. -
John L. Gannond, Jus. of Peace.

I Jesse S. Hager, of Athol in the County of Worcester and Commonwealth of Massachusetts , of the age of forty two years, depose and say, that Aaron Hager, late of said Athol, now deceased, was my father: That the said Aaron Hager died on the fifteenth day of January A.D. 1846; That my father and Rachel Stone, my mother lived together from my earliest recollection, as husband and wife; and that my mother is now living in my family - Jesse S Hager
Worcester ss. May 9 th 1846. Then personally ap- peared before me, Jesse S. Hager and made oath in due form of law that the foregoing affidavit by him subscribed is true; the words, "of Massachusetts" being first interlined. And I certify that he is per- sonally known to me, and is a person of truth.
Sared Weed Justice of the peace.
I Joseph P. Parker of Athol in the County of Worcester and Commonwealth of Massa- chusetts depose and say that I was well acquainted with Aaron Hager, late of said Athol; that I watched with him the last night of his sickness, and was present at the time he died; that he died in the month of January A.D. 1846. but the day of the month I do not recollect, Joseph P. Parker

Worcesters. May 9 th 1846 Then personally appeared before me Joseph P. Parker and made oaths in due form of law that the foregoing affidavit by him subscribed is true. And I hereby certify that the said Joseph P. Parker is personally known to me and that he is a person of truth.
Jared Weed Jus: Peace.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Worcesters. ss. Jos G. Kendall Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas within said For the County of Worcester do hereby certify that Jared Weed and John L. Gullon above named are Justices of the Peace within and for said County, duly qualified & that the signatures of their names, above written, appear to be in their own respective hand writing —
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court, at Worcester this sixteenth day of June A.D. 1846 — Attest Jos. G. Kendall Clerk —

Aaron Hagar
22.322
Plant 15 Mr 12 day
5-14-16 ob
June 22 1933
P. 1120
57.33
57.33 2
102.66
25.67
128.33
E. Alond Eng
Greenfield, mass

BRIEF in the case of Aaron Hagar  of New Salem in the State of Massachusetts  (Act 7th June, 1832.)
1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? in Open Court
2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?
3. How old is he? 73 years
4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed.
   Period. Duration of Service. Rank. Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served.   Years, Months, Days.     In Dec. In 1776 . . . . . . 3 . . . . . private Col: Dyer Col: Putnam   " Augst: 1777 about 1 . . . 12 " Capt: Stearns   " May 1778 . . . . . 4 8 . . . . . " Col: Wood Capt: Stearns   Sept: 1779 . . . . . 3 . . . . . " Lieut: Joby   15 12  
5. In what battles was he engaged? None named
6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? in Petersham, Mass
7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditional evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? Three living witnesses and traditional evidence
8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? The papers are not properly attached —
I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
Examining Clerk.

L. W. B. W.19708.
This Bureau can furnish the military record of only such Revolutionary soldiers as were pensioned or whose widows were pensioned for their services.
Such of the original muster and pay rolls of the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812 as are now in the possession of the Government are on file in the Record and Pension Office, War Department. Original rolls and other records pertaining to service in the Revolutionary War may also be found on file in the archives of many of the original States.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
WASHINGTON, D. C.,
O. W. & N. DIV.
REVOLUTIONARY.
Nov. 30, 1898.
Madam:-
Replying to your recent communication you are advised that Aaron Hager made an application for pension on August 17, 1832, at which time he was 73 years of age and resided in New Salem, Mass., and his pension was allowed for 15 months and 12 days actual service in the Mass. troops, Revolutionary war; a part of the time he served under Capt. Stearns and Col. Wood. Place of enlistment Petersham, Mass.
His widow, Rachel, made application and received a pension for the service of her husband as above set forth.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.
Mrs. L. G. Powers,
5024 Third Ave. So.
Minneapolis, Minn.

3024-3 rd Ave. So. Minneapolis Nov. 9 th 1890
Dear Sir;
Will you very kindly send me the service of Aaron Heagar of New Salem, Franklin Co. Mass. He was a private in the American Revolution and was placed on the pen- sion roll Oct. 8 th 1833 . I shall be greatly obliged to receive this at as early a date as possible.
Mrs. L. G. Powers. Historian Minneapolis Chap. D. A. R.

Acts of July 14, 1862, and March 3, 1873.
REJECTED
1423
P. O.
Clarm Hager
Service: _____
Enlisted: _____, 18 .
Discharged: _____, 18 .
Application filed: _____, 18 .
Alleges: _____
Re-enlisted: _____
Attorney: _____
P. O. _____
_____ Recognized. _____ Contract.

Rev 19-708 WIDOW, &c.
Nov. 30/98. Miss. L. G. Corree Minneapolis,
File No. 19-708 Rachel Hoager Widow of Aaron Hoager His next of kin
Act: Feb 2 d 48.
Index:—Vol. 21 , Page 314
[Arrangement of 1870.]

21.102.
Aaron Hager Massachusetts Franklin County
Rejected Jany 22. 1830 See letter to the claimant
4423

297
Massachusetts
Rachel Hager
widow of Aaron
who was a Private
in the Mass. Line
Increased $43. 55
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 57 Dollars 33
Cents per annum, to commence on the 1st day of March , 1844.
15 Jan'y. 1846
Certificate of Pension issued the 15 day of March 1849 and sent to
G. G. Rulfnich Boston Mass
[Act of JUNE 17, 1844.]
Recorded in Book A
Vol. 2 Page 31.

Rep?
277. Massachusetts Rachael Hager widow of Aaron Hager who was a Private — in the Mass. Line Hus d died 15 th Jany. 1846.
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of $3 Dollars 55 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1844. 15 th January 1846.
Certificate of Pension issued the 28 th day of Feb. 1846, and sent to
Jared Need, Petersham, Mass.
[Act of JUNE 17, 1844.]
Recorded in Book A.
Vol. 2. Page 31.

Aaron Hagar aft.

Aaron Hagar, an applicant for a pension under the law of Congress of June 7. 1832, amends his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words.
Personally appeared before me the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace within & for the County of Franklin, Aaron Hagar, who being duly sworn, deposeth & saith, that he served the periods mentioned below and in the following grades. For three months he served as a Private in the Continental Service in the year 1776-7 - For eight months he served as a Private in the year 1778 - For three months he served as a Private in the year 1779 - and that in the year 1777 he served as a Private not less than six weeks, when he was permitted to return home in consequence of sickness - And for such service he claims a pension - Aaron Hagar
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Franklin ss. July 27. 1833 - Then personally appeared Aaron Hagar above named, & made solemn oath, that the above affidavit by him subscribed is true. Before me, Field: H. Allen Just. Peace
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Franklin ss. I Elijah Alvord, clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of the said Commonwealth for the county of Franklin do hereby certify that Frederick H. Allen Esq before whom the above declaration was made and sworn to is a Justice of the Peace for the said county and that the above signature purporting to be his, appears to me to be genuine. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said court at Greenfield the third day of August A.D. 1833 E. Alvord Clerk

V 12987
Rachel Heger,
M. cp.
Let. to J. Weed, Aug. 19, 46.
Act 7 July '38

Sarah Hagar (Map. act) June 1832 $51 33 per ann. To what time was he last paid?
Pension Office
66 A
Oct 21. 1846
Paid to 4 th Sept. 1845.
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Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, Boston;
October 1. 1846.
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 Aaron Hagar, is borne upon a Muster Roll of Capt Ezekiel Knowlton's Company, in Col Dike's regt, as a private of Peterham, from December 13, 1776 to last of February 1777, 2 Months and 17 days. — Upon a Pay Roll of Capt Peter Woodbury's Company, in Col Job Cushing's regt, as a private from July 28 to August 13 1777, including allowance of 5 days travel, 32 days.  The name of Elphalet Stearns is borne upon said Capt Woodbury's roll, with that of said Hagar, as a Lieutenant. Upon a Pay Roll of Capt Ephraim Stearns Company, in Col Ezra Wood's regt, raised for defense of the North River, as a private from May 27 1778 to January 31 1779, inclusive.  Sire
2-17
22
3-9

3 9 8-15
and including allowance of 200 Miles travel 8 Months and 15 days. — Upon a Pay Roll of Capt Jotham Houghton's Company, in Col Samuel Denny's regt, as a private, from October 24 to December 1. 1779. 1 Month and 8 days.
Said roll of Capt Houghton's Company, is dated "Pettsham April 24 1780" — The name of Isaac Toby, mentioned in the annexed application,
13-2
is borne upon roll said Capt Houghton's Company, with And I further Certify, That, before search made for evidence that of said of said facts, the Commissioner's letter of Augt 17 1846. — Hagar as was filed in this Office; that the search was made by myself a Lieutenant and my clerks alone; and that said letter, and the certificate above The proceed- set forth, contain all the facts and circumstances within my knowl- ing is all the edge, pertaining to the case. evidence for- ver of any one of the name shown by the Military Records in this Office
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto affixed the Seal of the Commonwealth, the date above written.
John G. Palfrey
Secretary of the Commonwealth.

No 12987 (362)
Rachel Wagn Widow of Aaron Wagn
act 7 July 1838
Rejected husband and 15 January 1846
Adm act 17 June 1844 13 mo 20s per $43 55 per Ann from 15 Jany 1846
Jared Merd Pittsham Mal

22322
Ann Hagan
E. Alora Ely Greenfield Mo.

BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims , of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of Aaron Hagar which require further proof or explanation.
I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides? yes II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides? yes III. If the applicant did not make the declaration in the county where he resides, is there any reason assigned for his not doing so? IV. Has the declarant mentioned the period or periods of the war when he served? yes V. * Has he mentioned with precision the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled? except in one instance. VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations? yes VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832? yes VIII. Has the Court given their opinion? yes IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate? yes X. Is the Clerk's seal affixed? And if so, has it a device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal? yes

XI. Has the applicant obtained the evidence of a clergyman and another respectable citizen as to their belief respecting his age and the general belief in his neighborhood relative to his revolutionary service? yes
XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it?
XIII. If the applicant has no documentary evidence, and has not obtained the testimony of at least one living witness, has he stated in his declaration that such proof cannot be had?
XIV. † If the applicant's name is not found on the rolls of military service, has he produced a witness or witnesses as to his service? yes
If he has produced direct proof as to service, has the magistrate who administered the oath, certified to the credibility of the witness or witnesses? no
Has the proper officer certified to the official character and signature of the magistrate as the regulations direct? yes
XV. Does it appear from any of the papers that the witness was in such a situation, or of such an age, as to have a personal knowledge of the applicant's service? yes
XVI. † Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct? No the affds
XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And, if not, which of them is not so answered?
EXPLANATORY NOTES.
* QUERE V. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words: "Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, 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 _____ year _____ months, and _____ days, I served as a _____ For _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____; and for such service I claim a pension."

It is important in all cases to determine with precision the period for which each applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable. Some persons who apply for pensions merely state they served two years in the militia, &c. without specifying the tours; the names of the officers, and other particulars respecting their service. This form of a declaration is highly objectionable. It must in every case be clearly shewn under what officers the applicant served; the duration of each term of engagement; the particular place or places where the service was performed; that the applicant served with an embodied corps called into service by competent authority; that he was either in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil pursuit.
QUERE XIV. Proof of Service.
In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses, who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimants entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
QUERE XVI. Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other paper authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the ends of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.
In every case where the clerk of the court, or other certifying officer, has no public seal of office, the certificate of a member of congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should accompany the papers.

I John Humphreys of Athol in the County of Worcester and Commonwealth of Massachusetts Certify and say, that in December D 1776 — and in January & February D 1777, John Hayer of New Salem in the County of Franklin & State aforesaid — Enlisted into the Conti- nental service, as a soldier, and was stationed on Dorchester heights, and served three Months faithfully, in the last. Behind Knowlton of Hampton & in Col n Nicholson's Dike of Westminster Regt — until regular discharge — " — " —
And I do further testify, that your deponent was in the same company & Regiment with the said John Hayer —
And your Deponent further saith not — Witness my hand & seal Henry Ward John Humphreys
Worcester July 2 d 1832 Personally appeared the above said Deponent — and was examined and cautioned & sworn agreeable to Law to the Deposition aforesaid — by him subscribed taken at the request of the v d above —
Before me James Humphreys Just Peace
This certifies, that the above named John Humphreys is a Man of credibility & strict veracity — James Humphreys Just Peace

I - Ezekiel Salisbury of Brattleborough in the State of Vermont, being duly cautioned to testify the truth and the whole truth, - do testify and say - that I served as a soldier in Capt. Sparre - = Heaton's Company, of Pitsfield - and in Col. Ezra Wood's of Upton, Regiment. Eight Months. at Pittsfield & White Plains and I went on the first of May D r 1778. and continued in the service and did duty untill February D r 1779 - and your deponent further testifies & says that Aaron Hager - of New Salem in the County of Franklin and State of Massachusetts - was in the same Company & Regt. with me the subscribed - and did his duty as a soldier the whole of said term of time Witness my hand & seal - Ezekiel Salisbury
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Worcester ss June 29 1882 Personally appeared the above named Ezekiel Salisbury and and made Oath to the truth of the above Deposition " " " "
Before me James Humphreys Justices I hereby certify that the above named Ezekiel Salisbury is a man of truth & strict morality James Humphreys Justices

Aaron Hagar.
P.O. July 16, 1832 3 affidavits

I Martin Kiel of Peterboro in the County of Worcester, and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, testify and say that in the fall of the year 1779. Aaron Hager of New Salem in the County of Franklin, enlisted in the Company commanded by Lt Isaac Tobey for three months, and immediately marched from said Peterboro the place of his their residence, to Albany in the state of New York, and thence to Schenectady and was stationed at several places in that vicinity and there remained till he was duly discharged.
I further testify that I enlisted in the same company, at the same time, and was with the said Hager till we were properly and lawfully dismissed.
Jonathan Houghton was the captain of said Company, but did not offer to take the command of said Company till just before we were discharged Martin Kiel
Worcester ss. July. 2. A.D. 1832. The aforesaid deponent was examined and sworn, agreeable to law to the deposition aforesaid by him subscribed. Taken at the request of the said Aaron Hager
Aaron Brooks Jr Just of Peace. Worcester ss. July 27 1833. I certify that Martin Kiel, the above deponent, is a credible witness. Aaron Brooks Jr Just. of Peace.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Worcester ss. I Abijah Bigelow, Clerk of the Judicial Courts holden within and for the said County of Worcester, do hereby certify, that James Humphreys Esquire, before whom the foregoing affidavits of John Humphreys and Hezekiah Salisbury were made and sworn to, and that Aaron Brooks Jr. Esquire before whom the foregoing Affidavit of Martin Rice was made and sworn to, are Justices of the Peace within and for said County of Worcester, and that their signatures thereto appear to me to be in their own proper hand writing -
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the Seal of said County, this twelfth day of July in the Year of our Lord one thousand, eight hundred and thirty two.
Abijah Bigelow, Clerk.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Worcester, ss. I. Joseph G. Kendall, Clerk of the Courts aforesaid for said County, do certify, that James Humphreys and Aaron Brooks Jr. Esquires, are Justices of the Peace in and for said County of Worcester, and have been such Justices since the twenty ninth day of June, 1832. - and that their signatures as respectively affixed to the certificates of the oaths and characters of the said John Humphreys, Hezekiah Salisbury, and Martin Rice, herein before named, appear to be in their own proper hand writing. -
In testimony whereof, I hereunto set my hand, and affix the County Seal, this first day of August, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty three.
Jos. G. Kendall Clerk.

12987
Rachel Hagar,
Mass.
Act 7 July, '38.
m'80. d'40.
Reported husband dead. January 1846
13 m 2 days m
Jared Weed, Petersham Mass.

Petersham Mass, June 27 1846.
Honble Jas. S. Edwards,
Sir — I enclose the declaration of Rachel Hayer, with the documentary evidence, in order to obtain a pension in right of her deceased husband — The pension certificate of her husband is retained for the purpose of being surrendered at the Pay Office in Boston, on application, shortly to be made to obtain the arrears of pension, due the husband, during his life time.
When her certificate shall be granted I shall be pleased to receive it to my address.
Very Respectfully
Your Ob t
Servant
Jared Weed —

(Maps) Petersham October 17. 1846.
Honble Jas. L. Edwards
Sir — After some little delay I have obtained the certificate of the Secretary of the Commonwealth of the Revolutionary Services of Aaron Hager, the late husband of Rachel Hager, of Athol — to be used in evidence to prove the facts stated in her application for a pension — I shall be pleased to receive her pension certificate when granted —
Very Respectfully Your Obedt Servt
Sarah Weed —

R. Hager
aa
277.44
Ad act 17 June 1844 at $51.33 per annum commg 15 Jan 1846 Ded y former payts at $43.53 per annum
Ad Act 48 at $51.33

DECLARATION
In order to obtain the benefits of the act of Congress of 2d February, 1848, entitled, "An act making further provision for surviving Widows and Soldiers of the Revolution."
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS, } ss. Worcester COUNTY, }
On this Eighteenth day of October 1848, personally appeared
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, Boston October 21 st 1848
I hereby Certify, That at the date of the annexed attestation Theodore Jones was a Justice of the Peace for the County of Worcester ,
in the said Commonwealth, duly commissioned and constituted; 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.
Nathl D. Dinsmore Deputy Secretary of the Commonwealth.

DECLARATION
In order to obtain the benefits of the act of Congress of 2d February, 1848, entitled, "An act making further provision for surviving Widows and Soldiers of the Revolution."
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS, } ss.
Worcester COUNTY, }
On this Eighteenth day of October 1848, personally appeared
before the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace, in and for the county aforesaid,
Rachel Hager
a resident of Athol in the county of Worcester aforesaid
aged eighty eight (in May last) 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 2d February, 1848, granting pensions to
widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary war. That she is the widow of
Aaron Hager who was a resident of Athol
and who was a private
in the War of the Revolution
and is the identical person who drew a pension
under the Act of 17th June, 1844, on account of the Revolutionary service of her late hus-
band aforesaid, at the rate of forty three dollars and
fifty five cents per annum.
She further declares that she is still a widow.
her
Rachel X Hager
mark
Sworn to and subscribed on the day } Before me,
and year above written, }
In presence of Martha S. Dyer
Theodore Jones Theodore Jones Justice of the Peace.
I Certify, That the declarant is personally known to me, a widow and a pensioner,
as she declares.
Theodore Jones Justice of the Peace.
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS, } ss.
COUNTY, }
I, Clerk of the
and State aforesaid, do hereby certify that
is a Justice of the Peace, in and for said County, duly
fied ; and that his signature, above written, is genuine.
and the Seal of said Court, this
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CLERK.