Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 21193, Ephraim Goss, Mass.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Mass.
Goss, Ephraim No. 21193. Ruth
B.L.W.F. 35828-160-55.
CONTENTS

State of New Hampshire.
Secretary's Office, Concord,
October 19 th 1855.
I hereby certify, That at the date of the annexed attestations Jacob Strang was a justice of the Peace for the County of Merrimack
in the said State, duly commissioned and qualified; 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 State, the date above written
Emerson H. Patten
Secretary of State.

No 219.312.

State of New Hampshire County of Merrimack ss. On this eleventh day of October — in the year Eighteen Hundred and fifty five personally appeared before me, a Justice of the Peace, within and for the County aforesaid Ruth Goss aged ninety two years a resident of Henniker in said County who being duly sworn according to law declares that she is the widow of Ephraim Goss who was a soldier in the war of the Revolution and at the time of his decease was in receipt of a Pension from the United States at the rate of Thirty Seven Dollars and Seventy Eight Cents under the Act of 1832 and that his name was on the Roll of the Concord N.H. Pension Agency. She further declares that she was married to the said Ephraim Goss in the town of Henniker on the — day of — A.D. 17 that her name before her said marriage was Ruth Campbell: that her said husband died in said Henniker on the first day of August in the year 1836 and that she still remains a widow: that she is now in receipt of a Pension under the Act of February 27 1848 at the rate of Thirty Seven Dollars and Seventy Eight Cents per annum under that her name is on Roll of the Concord N.H. Pension Agency: that for proof of the facts stated in the foregoing dec- laration she refers to the proof filed in the Pension Office in support of her claim for pension under the said Act of 1848. She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the bounty land to which she may be entitled under the Act of March 3 1855.
Ruth Goss

We Nathan Blanchard and Obadiah E. Willson residents of Kennebec in the State of New Hampshire upon our oaths declare that the foregoing declaration was signed and acknowledged by the said Ruth Gaf in our presence and that from our personal acquaintance with the said Ruth we believe her to be the identical person she represents herself to be and know that she still remains a widow.
Nathan Blanchard Obadiah E. Willson
The foregoing declaration and affidavit were sworn to and subscribed before me on the day and year above written: and I certify that I know the affiants to be credible persons: that the claimant is the person she represents herself to be and that I have no interest in this claim.
Jacob Straw Justice of the Peace

This certifies that I have examined the records of the town of Kennebunk, and do not find any record of the marriage of Ephraime Goss, to Ruth Humphill; there being no record of marriage on the books of record of said town previous to the year 1791.
Horace Gibson, Town Clerk State of New Hampshire Merrimack ss. October 18. 1855 Sworn to and subscribed Before me Jacob Shaw Just Peace
At Oct 12, 1855
Mr. Morrill. I have not filled the blank in the declaration of Mrs Goss with the date of her marriage. She says that she was married Thanksgiving day November 1782 or 73 years ago & next Nov. There are no records of marriages in the town Clerks Office previous to 1791. If you think a certificate from the town clerk to that effect, & the declaration of Mrs Goss & neighbours about her marriage, please send me the papers & I will get them executed & return Yours truly Jacob Shaw

Quits 1830
Ruth Goss
Wid of Ephraim
N.H. Oct 7. July 35
Married 1782
died Aug 1836
Alias # 3777 per
Aug 1 st 1836
W West Concord

(Declaration)
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress, of 7 th July 1838, entitled "An Act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows,
State of New Hampshire,
Merrimack ss. } on this
thirteenth day of August 1838. Personally appeared before me.
Aaron Whittmore, Justice of the court of common Pleas. in and for the county of Merrimack and State aforesaid,
Beth Goss. a resident of
Hannikins in the county and State aforesaid, Age 75 years who first being duly sworn, according to law, doth, on her oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the Act of Congress, passed July 7 th 1838. entitled "An Act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows,
That she is the widow Ephraim Goss.
who was. a private in the Massachusetts Militia, according to her best knowledge he served more than one year in the Service of the United States,
who was a pensioner under the Act of Congress, passed 7 June 1832, at the rate of 3 3/4 per month placed upon the Pension Roll Dec r 14 th 1832. —
For proof of Service reference will be had to the War Office produced when he obtained his certificate,
She further declares she was married to the aforesaid Ephraim Goss. by the Rev d Mr. Rice of Hanikins the twentieth day of November, AD 1782. —
That her husband the aforesaid Ephraim Goss. Died the first day of August 1836. as will more fully appear by proof documents annexed, that proof of his death was furnished in settlement of his pension account.
That she was not married to him (her aforesaid husband) prior to his leaving the Service, but the Marriage took place previous to the first day of January Seventeen hundred and Ninety four, viz. at the time above stated,

That she was not married to him (her aforesaid husband) prior to his leaving the service, but the marriage took place previous to the first day of January Seventeen hundred and Ninety four, viz. at the time above stated,
She further declares she was never afterwards married, and she remains a widow,
Witness William West.
Ruth Gofs.
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year above written Before me. }
Aaron Whitemore
Justice of the Court of Common Pleas for the County of Merrimack and State of New Hampshire.
I certify that the above declaration was taken at the House of the above named Ruth Gofs. She not being able to appear in court, from bodily infirmity. That she is a credible person whose statements are entitled to full credit.
Aaron Whitemore Justice of the Peace
State of New Hampshire Secretary of State's Office
I certify that the above named Aaron Whitemore is a Justice of the court of Common Pleas in and for the county of Merrimack and Aaron Whitemore is a Justice of the Peace in and
for the county of Merrimack, is duly qualified, and his signature as such is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have this twenty third day of August Anno Domini, 1753. caused the seal of the state hereunto affixed.
Jno. Whipple Dep. Secy
Present in Merrimack Co.

3115:
New Hampshire
Ephraim Boso
of Hebron in the State of N H who was a Private in the company commanded by Captain [blank] of the Reg t commanded by Col Whitecomb in the N H line for 11 Mos 10 Days
Inscribed on the Roll of N H at the rate of 37 Dollars 77 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 12 th day of Dec r 1832 and sent Joseph West Concord N H
  Arrears to 4th of Sept 1832  $ 56.65    Semi-ant. allowance ending Dec 30  18.88     $ 75.53  
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by J H McBlain Clerk, Book D. Vol. 1 st Page 157.

Reported
1719. New Hampshire Concord Beth Goss. widow of Ephraim Goss who served in the Revolutionary war, as a private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 37 Dollars 78 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 2 nd day of Sept 1848 and sent to
S. C. Badger Concord N. H.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 72 Vol. 1,
219312

Act of Mar 3 219.312 Oct 19. 1855.
Ruth Goss widow of Ephraim Goss. dec - Brod. 1848 Pension
No. 35.828 p
War of the Revolution.
Rec d Pension of $37.78 per ann. Act of 1848. 18th July 48 - 1919
AD:160a/pkz. 29/56 Blyth
Ms. B. 1. 6 v. 3 p. 36 Elisha Morrill Concord N. H.
Vol G = 100

Ephraim Gaps
Hannibal
10, 055 , 060

DECLARATION
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress, passed June 7, 1832.
State of New-Hampshire, } ss. County of Merrimack
On this 29 th day of August 1832, personally appeared in open Court before the Judge of the Court of Probate for said County , now sitting, Ephraim Goss a resident of Henniker in the County of Merrimack and State of N. H. aged 76 years, 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 7, 1832.
That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers, and served as herein stated— That he volunteered at Sterling Massachusetts as a minute man in October 1774 under Capt Richardson . Lt Howard  trained frequently  after a week marched thence on the 19 th day of April A.D. 1775 the day of Lexington Battle he was called for and marched directly to Concord Mass. Some day & night day to Cambridge Mass.  staid there about ten days & then enlisted for eight months under Capt Richardson & Lt Howard  after said remained there until the Bunker Hill Battle was in that Battle and after the Battle returned to Cambridge and there remained until the expiration of the eight months and discharged had no written discharge. during this service was in the company commanded by Capt Richardson in Mass Militia in the Reg t commanded by Col Whitecomb afterwards Col Whitney & the same Capt Ladd until the death of Capt Richardson who was after the Battle and Lt Howard took the command. In January 1776 he enlisted as corporal in Sterling Mass. in the Mass Militia for three months under Capt Ager and marched directly to Peterkill in New York & then to a place called Baker Brook in New Jersey and there remained until the expiration of the three months & discharged had no written discharge. during this service was in the Reg t commanded by Col Carter & Maj Bridge — that he knew Col Gerrit at the Battle of Bunker Hill that as he was going on to Bunker Hill he passed a cart which was said to contain the body of Maj McCleary who was killed. he also knew Gen Green — That he has no documentary evidence and knows of no person whose testimony he can procure who can testify to his service. That he was born in the year 1754 at Sterling Massachusetts that he has no record of his age, supposes there is one in Sterling Mass. that he lived in Sterling Mass. when he entered the service moved from there to Henniker N.H. where he has lived ever since — That he served and was bound to Military service in all Seventeen months —
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 29 th day of August A.D. 1832 Ephraim Goss
We, Alijah Hildreth residing in Henniker and Joshua Whitney residing in Same Henniker hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with Ephraim Goss , who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be 76 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 above mentioned  Alijah Hildreth  Joshua Whitney
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 certifies, that it appears to them that Alijah Hildreth resident in the said Henniker and that Joshua Whitney , who has also signed the same is a resident in the same Henniker and are credible persons, and that their statement is entitled to credit. Boswell Stevens Judge of Probate
H. B. Chase, Register of the Court of Probate for said County of Merrimack , do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of Ephraim Goss for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court, this 29 th day of August , 1832.
H. B. Chase, Register of Probate.

Ephraim Goss Pawah, 10060 M 10.060
11 Mo & 10 days amt
No Clergyman Calhoun Nor a reason assigned why it can not obtain (Nov 8 1832)
$37.77.
J. H. West Concord N.H.

BRIEF in the case of  Ephraim Goss  of  Hanover  in the State of  N.H.  (Act 7th June, 1832.)
 1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? Court  2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?  3. How old is he? 76 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. As a Gen.     Apr 9, In 17 95 — 8 10 Private Genl. Richmond and Col. Whitecomb   May 96 — 3 — Corporal Col. Whitney Capt. Ager Col. Foster  
 5. In what battles was he engaged? Bunker Hill  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Sturminster  7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditional evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? no witness, proof or clergyman's evidence  8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? Corrected 
I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
A. D. Dinsmore Examining Clerk.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Washington, D. C., _____, 19_____
In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of _____ 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.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Oct 1774 Private Richardson Mass   Apr 19 1775 10 days " marched to Concord & Cambridge   1775 8 mos Priv S Richardson Whitcomb   Lt Howard Whitney   Jan 1776 3 mos Corpl Ayer Carter  
Battles engaged in, Bunker Hill
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Sterling Mass
Date of application for pension, Aug 29 1832
Residence at date of application, Concord Mass
Age at date of application, 76 at Sterling Mass
Remarks: Sub mrs at Henniker N.H. Nov 20 1782 Ruth Campbell  He died Aug 1 1836 at said place  She was at home on her up on Aug 10 1835 as 76 years of age  Children names not stated
Respectfully,
Commissioner.
J-2856 As her declaration states Campbell & the town clerk in report of 1838 states Campbell - I have ignored the name Hemphill as given by town clerk in his as both statements at town clerk are negative. and

ad 1006
Admitted
S. C. Badger Cincin MS

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."
STATE OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE.
County of Merimack ss.
ON THIS third day of July  August 1848 personally appeared before the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, Ruth Goss a resident of Henniker in the County of Merimack aged eighty five 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 Ephraim Goss who was a private in the Army of the Revolution, that she was a pensioner and received a pension under the Act of 17th of June 1844, at the rate of thirty seven dollars and seventy eight cents per annum
She further declares that she is still a widow.
Ruth Goss
Sworn and subscribed on the day and year above written—Before
Jacob Shaw
Justice of the Peace.
I FURTHER CERTIFY, That the above Declarant is personally known to me.
Jacob Shaw
Justice of the Peace.
In the above date the word July was erased and August inserted before signing
Jacob Shaw Justice of Peace
State of New-Hampshire.
Merimack COUNTY, ss.
I, Nathaniel B Baker Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas, of the County and State aforesaid, do hereby certify that Jacob Shaw is a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, duly commissioned and qualified; that his commission was dated on the fourteenth day of June 1847 and will expire on the fourteenth day of June 1852 and that his signature above written is genuine, according to my belief and opinion.
Given under my hand, and the seal of said Court, this 23 d day of August 18 48
N B Baker CLERK.

Ruth Gips Arneins NH act 7 July 38 37 th from March 36 to 1 Augt 36
HHSy counter Grosenl

Dieterich
STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE.
OFFICE OF SECRETARY OF STATE.
I JOSIAH STEVENS, JR. Secretary of the State aforesaid, do hereby certify that Aaron Whittmore is an acting Judge of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the county of Merrimack duly Commissioned and qualified; that his Commission was dated on the eighth day of July 1833 and will expire on the 28th day of November 1844 and that his signature to the annexed instrument is genuine.
Given under my hand and the Seal of said State this 29th day of April 1843
Josiah Stevens Jr. Secretary of State.
above named Ruth Gage, is a credible witness who was taken at the desiring of the plaintiff in all to the in court
Aaron Whittmore (Bureau of Sec)

Declarant
In order to obtain annuities of Pension due from March 4, 1836, under the Act of July 7, 1838.
State of Hampshire
Memorandum
On this tenth day of April 1843, personally appeared Before Aaron Whittermore, a Justice of the Court of Common Pleas for the County of Merrimack and State of New Hampshire, Ruth Goss, a resident of Hampshire in the County and State aforesaid. Aged 79 years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath, make the Declarant, in order to obtain the Amount of Pension which she claims from the fourth of March 1836 to the first day of August 1836 - from which Pension she has been already paid under the Act of 7 th July 1838.
And the declarant further alleges that she is still the widow of Ephraim Goss, who was a private during the revolutionary war, that her pension was allowed at the rate of thirty seven Dollars and seventy seven cents per Annum - and was paid to her at the aging in Concord State of New Hampshire.
And further she saith not her Witness, Cyrus Goss Ruth X Goss mark
Sworn and subscribed, on the day and year above written Before -
Aaron Whittermore (Justice of the Court of C.C. Pleas for the County of Merrimack)
I certify that the above named Ruth Goss, is a credible witness, that the above declarant was taken at the dower of the estate of the late Ephraim Goss, and that she has no other interest in said estate.
Aaron Whittermore (Justice of the Court)

47 Sunnyside Ave., Winthrop, Mass., Nov. 27, 1916.
Pension Bureau, Washington, D.C.,
Gentlemen:
In the Revolutionary Pension Census of 1840, I find one Ruth Goss, aged 77, residing with Cyrus Goss (who was her son) in Henniker, N.H., who applied for a pension at that time. Her husband was Ephraim Goss. Will you please send me copies of her affidavit and other papers containing any genealogical data or military service of Ephraim. Please send bill with same, and I will remit.
Very truly yours,
(Mrs.) Lucy Hall Greenlaw.
Greenlaw

18.1897-History to Louis H. Sahler Van Dusen, Mass. Arr. Mid. 17-023. L. H. B.
1916 Dec. 18. Heist to Lucy H. Greenlaw and
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 21193
Ruth Goss wid. of Ephraim Goss Ohio Rev. war.
Act: Feb. 2 nd /48
Index:—Vol. 88, Page 287
[Arrangement of 1870.]

1469
Concord N.H.
Ruth Gop widow of Ephraim Gop decd.
who was a pensioner under the Act of 1832 and who died on the 1 st August 1836 at Merrimack in the State of N.H.
who was a Private in the _____ commanded by Captain _____ of the Regt commanded by Col. Whitencomb in the N.H. line for 11 months & 10 days
Inscribed on the Roll of Concord N.H. at the rate of 37 Dollars 78 Cents per annum. to commence on the 4th day of March, 1834 1 st August 1836
Certificate of Pension issued the 22 nd day of Decr. 1838 and sent me West Concord N.H.
Arrears to the 4th of Sept 1838 $94.45 Semi-annual allowance ending Feb. 29, 1839 18.89
$113.34
{ Act July 7, } 1838. }
Recorded by N.H. Addison Clerk, Book _____ Vol. 1 st Page 41

No 1469 v New Hampshire
Rep June 24
Ruth Goff
widow of Ephraim Goff -
who was a pensioner under the Act of 1832 - and who died on the 1 st : August, 1836 - of Merrimack (in the State of N. H.) -
who was a private in the _____ commanded by Captain _____ of the Regt: commanded by Col: Whitcomb in the N. H. _____ line for 11 months 10 days
Inscribed on the Roll of Second at the rate of 37 Dollars 78 - Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836. Vending 1 st : August - 1836 -
Certificate of Pension issued the 23 rd - day of June 1843 - and sent to H. H. Sylvester Present -
Whole amount due $15.57 -
[Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by T. T. Tuttle Clerk.
Book 4 Vol. 1 - Page 41

1006
New Hampshire - Concord.
Ruth Goss
widow of Ephraim Goss
who was a Private
in the N. H. line
for 11 months 10 days
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 39 Dollars & 78. Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 20 th day of July, 1843. and sent to
H. H. Sylvester, Charlestown, N. H.
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book A Vol. 4. Page 16.

35.828
Nov 1882

U.O. 219.312.

Concord MA Oct 19 1855 Hans Menot Cohn P. Carson
Washington D.C.
Sir
I enclose the application of Ruth Goss for Bounty Send act March 3 d 1855 She is the widow of the Goss Regt
Respectfully yours J. A. [unclear] Elisha Morill

Charles Sumner
Ephraim G. Cook, Concord Agency, Me. Ad 1832. When paid?
Due 1 st Aug 1836 to to that period
NH
H

H. H. Sylvester Esq. Washington D.C.

Sir
Concord N.H. May 2 - 1843.
The result of Ruth Goss claim for arrears, when examined, please to return to me at Concord N.H.
I am very Respectfully
Yours. obed Servt
H. H. Sylvester 1843 Washington D.C.
W. West Atty for claimant

H. H. Sylvester Esq.
Washington D.C.

Sir
Concord N.H. May 21 1843
The result of Ruth Goss, for act of 1843 for a pension, when returned please to return to me at Concord N.H.
I am Sir, Respectfully
Joan P. Smith
H. H. Sylvester Esq. Warrenton N.H.
Wm West Atty for Client

853 Ruth Gys - 1843
5th May 43 -
$37:78 per an
J. H. Lydon Esq. Charlestown N. H.

DECLARATION.
State of New-Hampshire.
Office of Secretary of State.
I, Josiah Stevens, Jr., Secretary of the State aforesaid, do hereby certify that Saml Whittmore is an acting Justice of the Peace, in and for the County of Merrimack duly Commissioned and qualified; that his Commission was dated on the twentyfirst day of May 1839 and will expire on the twentyfirst day of May 1844 and that his signature to the annexed instrument is genuine.
Given under my hand and the seal of said State this 29th day of April 1843
Josiah Stevens Jr.
Secretary of State.
Approved  [Signature]

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.
Merrimack ss. On this tenth day of April 184 3 . Personally appeared before
Aaron Whittmore a Justice of the Peace in and for the County and State aforesaid, Ruth Goss , a resident of Henniker in the County of Merrimack and State aforesaid, aged 79 years, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on her oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the Act of Congress, passed on the 3d day of March, 1843, granting pensions to Widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War.
That she is the Widow of Ephraim Goss — who was a private during the Revolution in the Massachusetts Militia
That she was a pensioner under the Act of 7th July, 1838, which she received at the rate of Thirty seven dollars ~ 77 cents per annum,
She further declares that she is still a Widow.
Witness Cyrus Goss
her Ruth Goss mark
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written, before me.
Aaron Whittmore { Justice of the Peace }
I certify that the above named declarant is personally known to me, that she is a credible witness, and entitled to full credit.
Aaron Whittmore Justice of the Peace

I Jacob Scales of Henniker, in the county of Merrimack & state of New Hampshire, a clergyman of lawful age do hereby certify, that I am acquainted with Ephraim Goss of said Henniker, that I have this day examined his declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832; made before the court of Probate holden at Concord, state & county aforesaid on the 27 th day of August A.D. 1832; that I believe him to be of the age he represents, that he is reported & believed in the neighborhood, where he resides, to have been a soldier of the revolution, & to have served as he states, and I concur in that opinion,
Jacob Scales, V.D.M.
State of New Hampshire
Merrimack ss. Henniker November 20, A.D. 1832 Be it known that on the twentieth day of November A.D. 1832, before the subscriber a Justice of the Peace within and for said County, personally appeared Jacob Scales, who has subscribed the foregoing affidavit and who is well known to me to be a clergyman as he states - a credible and disinterested witness and made solemn oath that the same is Just and true.
Page Eaton - Justice of the Peace

State of New Hampshire } Secretary's Office Nov. 22 1832 }
I hereby certify that the within named Page Eaton, is a Justice of the Peace in & for our County of Merrimack duly constituted and sworn - and that the signature is genuine.
In witness whereof, I have hereunto set the seal of the State.
Joseph Robinson, Deputy Secretary of State.

State of New Hampshire
Merrimack } I Phinehas Campbell a resident of Hanover August 13-1838 } in the County and State aforesaid, Aged 76 years.
I testify that I was well acquainted with Ephraim Goss and Ruth Campbell, (who is now the widow of Ephraim Goss) before they were married, and ever since that time until his death, and further testify that I was at her Brothers House in Hanover in the Month of November (A.D. 1782) and saw the Rev d Mr Rice of Hanover there for the purpose of performing the Marriage contract with Ephraim Goss and Ruth Campbell, did not see him perform the service of uniting them in Marriage. — And further testify that I have known them ever since that period, and know they have lived together ever since 1782, as man and wife and have always been considered as Man and wife and have had born to them a Family of children of twelve or more.
Phinehas Campbell
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year above written before me. }
Aaron Whittermore Justice of the Peace
I certify that Phinehas Campbell who has signed the above affidavit is a credible Person whose statements are entitled to full credit.
Aaron Whittermore Justice of the Peace

Ruth Page
1

State of New Hampshire Miam ch. ss. }
Town Clerk, office Hanover August 13 th 1838 }
I (Daniel C. Gauld, Sishfy) that I hold the office of Town Clerk of the Town of Hanover.
And further certify that I have examined the records of said Town and cannot find any record of the Marriage of Ephraim Goss and Ruth Campbell. And further testify that there is not any record of Marriages recorded in the Town records previous to seven hundred and ninety one
Daniel C. Gauld Town Clerk of Hanover
Sworn to the day and year above written before me }
Aaron Whittmore Just of the Peace