Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 15,680, Seth Hathaway, Mass.

SERVICE
Mass
Hathaway Seth Gryphena
NUMBER _____
W. 15.680
CONTENTS

Vermont 17-255 Seth Hathaway
Let to Pen ag o Oct. 28. 1834.
of Barnington in the State of Vermont who was a Pvt at in the Company commanded by Capt. Merrill of the Regt. commanded by Col. Dazette in the Mass s Arm time for 14 mos.
Granted on the Roll of Vermont at the rate of 46 Dollars 66 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 13 day of Augt. 1833 and sent to
Wm Haswell Barnington
Arrears to the 4th of March 1833. $93.32 Semi-ant. allowance ending 4 Sept 23.33
$116.65
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by W. L. Williams Clerk, Book 6 Vol. 3 Page 19

4213.
Vernon Southey Tryphena Southey widow of Jethro Southey who served in the Revolutionary
war, as a Private
Mass Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 4 Dollars 66
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 12 day of March 1848 and sent to
M rs Haswell Bernington
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2. 1848, Page Vol.

Seth Hathaway's Declaration.

STATE OF VERMONT, } ss. County of Bennington. }
On this 3 d day of October A. D. 1832 personally appeared in open court, before the Hon. the Court of Probate for the District of Bennington, now sitting, Seth Hathaway a resident of Bennington in the County of Bennington and State of Vermont aged 71 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 entered the service of his Country in February A. D. 1777 at Berk- ley, Ms. as a volunteer in the company com- manded by Capt. James Nichols, in the regiment commanded by Col. Dogget, and Lieut. Col. Hathaway of the Massachusetts Militia marched to, and remained at Warwick, R. I. until his term of service expired, which was three months. — That at Berkley, Ms. in May or June, A. D. 1778, he volunteered under Capt. Jacob Hoskins, of Massachusetts Militia marched to How- lands Ferry , remained there about three months, crossed over to Newport , and remain- ed there about three weeks previous to the battle at that place, then retreated to How- lands ferry , where he remained until the expiration of his term of service, which was eight months. — That in the summer of 1779, he volunteered at Berkley, Ms. under Capt. Randall, in Col. How's regiment, marched to the Fort at Butts' Hill, New- port, R. I. and served his time out, which was three months.

Seth Hathaway's Declaration
20520
W. H. H. well

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.
In answer to the interrogatories propounded by the Court the applicant declares,
1st. That he was born at Berkley, Ms. December 22, 1760
2d. That he has no record of his age
3d. That he lived in Berkley, Massachusetts when called into service, and remained there until the year 1794, when he removed to Bennington, Vermont , where he has lived ever since
4th. That he was a volunteer
5th. That among the regular officers who were with the troops where he served, he recollects Gen. Sullivan Col. Howe.
6th. That he never received a written discharge That he has no documentary evidence, and knows of no person living, whose testimony he can procure who can testify to his service.
7th. That he is known to James Hicks residing in Bennington and Jay Ballard residing in Bennington who can testify as to his character for veracity, and their belief of his services as a soldier of the revolution.
Sworn to, and subscribed, the day and year aforesaid.
Seth Hathaway
Wm Haswell, Register
We, James Hicks residing in the town of Bennington and Jay Ballard residing in Bennington hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with Seth Hathaway who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be 71 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.
James Hicks Jay Ballard
Sworn, and subscribed, the day and year aforesaid.
Wm Haswell, Register
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 James Hicks who has signed the preceding certificate, is a credible person resident in the town of Bennington and that Jay Ballard who has also signed the same, is a resident in the town of Bennington and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit. By order of Court.
Wm Haswell, Register
I, WILLIAM HASWELL, Register of the Court of Probate for the District of Bennington, do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Seth Hathaway for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this 3 rd day of October
A. D. 1832
Wm Haswell

Seth Hathaway's Declaration
20520
W. Haswell
State of Vermont } Bennington District } I, William Haswell, Register of the Probate Court for the District of Bennington, certify that I have been from my childhood acquainted with Seth Hathaway, the signer of the within declaration; that he is a man of truth and veracity; and a respectable member of the Congregational Church in this town, under the Pastoral care of Rev. Edward W. Hooker, in good and regular standing: That the reason for not procuring Mr. Hooker's certificate is, he has resided in this vicinity less than two years, and it is not to be presumed that he can be as competent a witness in the case as the persons who have testi- fied for the said Seth Hathaway.
Wm. Haswell.

2190 Sophia Halkaway Wid of Sth pts
Ad July 1838
Maria 1787 died 1838 Jan 19.
Allow $44.66 per Ann from Jan 19 1838
M c Haswell Bennington Vt

I, Wealthy Nichols, of Bennington, in the County of Bennington, and State of Vermont, aged seventy two years testify and say that I was present at my Father's house in Berkley, Massachu- setts, in the month of November, one thousand seven hundred and eighty seven and then and there saw Seth Hatheway, late of Ben- nington and late a Revolutionary Pensioner of the United States united in marriage to Tryphena Crane, a sister of mine. - And I further testify that the said Tryphena is still living in Ben- nington and still remains the widow of the said Seth Hatheway And further saith not. Wealthy Nichols
Sworn and subscribed in Probate Court, this 7 th day of Sept. A.D. 1838, before me
J. P. Haswell Probate Register for the District of Bennington

I certify that the within named deponent is a credible person
W m Haswell, Register

in order to obtain the benefit act of Congress passed July 7. ing full pay and pensions to is the widows of Seth Hathaway said who was placed on the mount Agency at the rate of six cents per annum, under the services of her said husband she ration made by him and now the United States - he was married to the said November A.D. 1787 at Berkley her husband the aforesaid 19th day of November  January A.D. that she has remained a wid and still remains the lwidow
Ephraena Hathaway
lay and was aforesaid, before me Wm. Haswell, Register.
I Ephraim French do hereby certify that I hold the Official Town Clerk in the Town of Berkley and that I have in my possession the records of said town. and I further certify that I have made diligent search in those records and cannot find the marriage of Seth Hathaway & Ephraena Greene contained therein. Certified at Berkley aforesaid This 24th day August 1838
Ephraim French J. Clerk of Berkley

State of Vermont, Bennington County, ss } On this 7 th day of September A.D. 1838, personally appeared in open Court, before the Hon the Probate Court for the district of Bennington, now sitting, Tryphena Hatheway, a resident of Bennington, in the County of Bennington, and State of Vermont, aged 69 years, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth, on her oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed July 7, 1838, entitled "An act granting full pay and pensions to certain widows." — That she is the widow of Seth Hatheway late of Bennington aforesaid, who was placed on the Pension List Roll of the Vermont Agency at the rate of Forty Six Dollars and Sixty Six Cents per annum, under the act of June 7, 1832, — For the services of her said husband she refers to the original declaration made by him and now on file in the Pension Office of the United States — She further declares that she was married to the said Seth Hatheway on the day of November A.D. 1787 at Berkley in the State of Massachusetts that her husband the aforesaid Seth Hatheway died on the 19 th day of November January A.D. 1838 at Bennington and that she has remained a widow ever since that period, and still remains the widow of the said Seth Hatheway.
In presence of Fanny Nichols Wettha Hatheway
Tryphena Hatheway
Sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid, before me Wm. Haswell, Register

I, William Haswell Register of the Court of Probate for the District of Bennington do certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Tryphena Hatheway for a pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this 7 th day of September A.D. 1838.
W m Haswell.

20620 Seth Wathaway
14 mos $46.66
M m  Hester Hasioe Bennington Vermont

WAR DEPARTMENT,
Pension Office,
June 5. 1833
Sir:
The evidence in support of your claim, under the act of June 7, 1832, has been examined, and the papers are herewith returned. The following is a statement of your case in a tabular form. On comparing these papers with the following rules, and the subjoined notes, you will readily perceive that objections exist, which must be removed, before a pension can be allowed. The notes and the regulations will shew what is necessary to be done. Those points to which your attention is more particularly directed, you will find marked in the margin with a brace, (thus: { ). You will, when you return your papers to this Department, send this printed letter with them; and you will, by complying with this request, greatly facilitate the investigation of your claim.
A Statement, shewing the Service of Seth Hathaway of Bennington in the County of Bennington - Vermont
   Period when the service was rendered. Duration of the claimant's service. Rank of the claimant. Names and Rank of the Company officers under whom he served. Names and Rank of the General and Field officers. Battles in which the applicant was engaged. Country through which he marched. Place of abode when he entered the service, and age at the present period. Evidence by which the declaration is supported.   Years. Months. Days.     Vol? 1777 3 Private Captl Michalls Col Doggett from Berkley to New York Berkley   " 1778 8 " Haskin to Howland's ferry then to Newport Mafia Traditional Evidence   " 1779 3 " Randall Howe aged 71 years no clergyman no reason assigned  
I am, respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
J. L. EDWARDS, Commissioner of Pensions.

 REGULATIONS UNDER THE ACT OF JUNE 7, 1832. 
The following regulations have been adopted:
 This law has been construed to extend, as well to the line, as to every branch of the Staff of the Army, and to include under the terms "Continental Line," "State troops," "militia," and "volunteers," all persons enlisted, drafted, or who volunteered and who were bound to military service, but not those who were occasionally employed with the army upon civil contracts, such as Clerks to Commissaries and to Store Keepers, &c. Teamsters, Boatmen, &c. Persons who served on board of Private Armed Vessels are also excluded from the benefits of the law, as well as persons who turned out as patrols, or were engaged in guarding particular places at night, and were not recognized as being in actual military service. 
Four general classes of cases are embraced in this law:
1. The Regular Troops. 2. The State Troops, Militia, and Volunteers. 3. Persons employed in the Naval service. 4. Indian Spies.
As rolls of the regular troops in the Revolutionary War exist in this Department, all persons, claiming the benefit of this law as officers, non-commissioned officers, musicians or privates, will in the first instance, make application by transmitting the following declaration, which will be made before a Court of Record of the County where such applicant resides. And every Court having by law a seal and Clerk is considered a Court of Record.
DECLARATION.
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7th of June, 1832.
State, Territory, or District of } ss. County of }
On this _____ day of _____ personally appeared (a) before A. B. a resident (b) of _____ in the county of _____ and State, Territory or District of _____ aged (c) _____ 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 provision made by the act of Congress, passed June 7th, 1832. That he enlisted in the Army of the United States in the year (d) _____, with _____ and served in the _____ (e) regiment of the _____ line, under the following named officers:
 [Here set forth the names and rank of the Field and Company Officers; the time he left the service; (and if he served under more than one term of enlistment, he must specify the particular period, and rank and names of his officers;) the town or county and State in which he resided when he entered the service; the battles, if any, in which he was engaged, and the country through which he marched. This form is to be varied so as to apply to the cases of officers and persons who belonged to the militia, volunteers, navy, &c. ] 
He hereby relinquishes every claim (f) whatever to a pension or an annuity, except the present, and he declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of any Agency in any State, or (if any) only on that of the Agency in the State of
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
A. B.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion ( g ) that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states.
I do hereby certify (h) that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of _____ for a pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office (i) this day of _____ &c.
If, on examination of the proper record the names of applicants, making such declaration, cannot be found, they will produce such proof as the rule given in note (i) points out.
 Every applicant who claims a pension by virtue of service in the State Troops, Volunteers or Militia, except those who belonged to the New Hampshire Militia and State Troops of Virginia, will make and subscribe a declaration similar to the foregoing, with the following additions, viz: 
(k) We, A. B., a Clergyman , residing in the _____ and C. D. residing in (the same) _____ hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with _____, who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be 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.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
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 A. B.
who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergyman, resident in the and that C. D., who has also signed the same is a resident in the and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I, _____ Clerk of the Court of _____ do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of _____ for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this _____ day of _____ &c.
 Every applicant will produce the best proof in his power. This is the original discharge or commission; but if neither of these can be obtained, the party will so state under oath, and will then procure, if possible, the testimony of at least one credible witness, stating in detail his personal knowledge of the services of the applicant, and such circumstances connected therewith, as may have a tendency to throw light upon the transaction. 
If such surviving witness cannot be found, the applicant will so state in his declaration (1) and he will also, whether he produce such evidence or not, proceed to relate all the material facts, which can be useful in the investigation of his claim, and in the comparison of his narrative with the events of the period of his alleged service, as they are known at the Department. A very full account of the services of each person

will be indispensable to a favorable action upon his case. The facts stated will afford one of the principal means of corroborating the declaration of the applicant, if true, or of detecting the imposition, if one be attempted; and unless, therefore, these are amply and clearly set forth, no favorable decision can be expected. All applicants will appear before some Court of Record in the County, in which they reside, and there subscribe and be sworn to, one of the declarations above provided, according to the nature of his case.
The Court will propound the following (m) interrogatories to all applicants for a pension, on account of service in the Militia, State troops, or Volunteers, except the Militia of New Hampshire and the State troops of Virginia.
 1. Where and in what year were you born?  2. Have you any record of your age, and if so, where is it?  3. Where were you living when called into service; where have you lived since the Revolutionary war, and where do you now live?  4. How were you called into service; were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute? And if a substitute, for whom?  5. State the names of some of the Regular Officers, who were with the troops, where you served; such Continental and Militia Regiments as you can recollect, and the general circumstances of your services.  6. { To a Soldier. } Did you ever receive a discharge from the service, and if so, by whom was it given and what has become of it? { To an Officer. } Did you ever receive a commission, and if so, by whom was it signed, and what has become of it? 
7. State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighborhood, and who can testify as to your character for veracity, and their belief of your services as a soldier of the Revolution.
The Court will see that the answers to these questions are embodied in the declaration, and they are requested to annex their opinions of the truth of the statement of the applicant.
The applicant will further produce in Court, if the same can be done, in the opinion of the Court, without too much expense and inconvenience to him, two respectable persons - one of whom should be the nearest clergyman, if one lives in the immediate vicinity of such applicant, who can testify, from their acquaintance with him, that they believe he is of the age he represents, and that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood to have been a Revolutionary soldier, and that they concur in that opinion. If one of these persons is a Clergyman, the Court will so certify, and they will also certify, to the character and standing of other persons, giving such certificates.
The traditional evidence of service is deemed very important, in the absence of any direct proof, except the declaration of the party. And the Courts are requested to be very particular in the enquiry whether the belief is general, and whether any doubts have ever existed upon the subject.
Applicants unable to appear in Court by reason of bodily infirmity, may make the declaration before required, and submit to the examination, before a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record of the proper county, and the Judge or Justice will execute the duties, which the Court is herein requested to perform, and will also certify that the applicant cannot, from bodily infirmity, attend the Court.
Whenever any official act is required to be done by a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or by a Justice of the peace, the certificate of the Secretary of State or Territory, or of the proper Clerk of the Court or County, under his seal of office, will be annexed, stating that such person is a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or a Justice of the Peace, and that the signature annexed is his genuine signature.
No payments can be made on account of the services of any person, who may have died before the taking effect of the act of June 7, 1832; and in case of death subsequent thereto, and before the declaration herein required is made, the parties interested will transmit such evidence as they can procure, taken and authenticated before a Court of Record, showing the services of the deceased, the period of his death, the opinion of the neighborhood respecting such services, the title of the claimant, and the opinion of the Court upon the whole matter.
[a] The declarant must appear in open Court, unless prevented from doing so by reason of bodily infirmity; in which case the declarant will follow the rule laid down for his guidance.
[b] The declarant must make his declaration in the county where he resides. If he should fail to do so, he must assign a sufficient reason for not conforming to the rule.
[c] The age of the claimant must invariably be mentioned.
[d] The declarant must mention the period or periods of the war when he served.
[e] Every continental officer or soldier must give the name of the Colonel under whom he served; otherwise a satisfactory examination of the claim cannot be had. Every claimant must state, 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. 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 , 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 shown 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.
[f] The law makes the relinquishment indispensable.
[g] The opinion of the Court is always required.
[h] The Clerk must give his certificate in every case.
[i] The Clerk must affix his seal, and if it has no device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal, or if he 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.
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 papers 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.
Proof of Service.
[j] 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 claimant's 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.
[k] The notes from [a] to [j] are all equally applicable to the cases of Militia men, Volunteers and State Troops. The proof required by rule in note [j] applies to continental troops only.
[l] This traditional evidence is indispensable in militia cases.
[t] If a witness cannot be found, the declarant must state the fact.
[m] The answers to the interrogatories must all be written, and sent to the War Department, with the declaration.
assign some reason for not procuring the testimony of a Clergyman -

Libb Pag 6 H o Haswell, May 20 1839. do to W o Haswell, apl 25. 1843. -do. to same Aug. 31. 1843 -
2698
Reps
Vermont
Tryphena Hathaway
widow of Seth Hathaway - decd:
who was a pensioner under the Act of 7 June, 1832. and who died on the 19 January 1838. - of Bennington in the State of Vermont who was a private in the _____ commanded by Captain _____ of the Regt commanded by Col: Duggett in the Mass: _____ line for 14 Months, _____
Inscribed on the Roll of Burlington at the rate of 46 - Dollars 66 - Cents per annum, to commence on the 1st day of March, 1836 . 20th: January, 1838 -
Certificate of Pension issued the 7th day of May 1839 and sent to William Haswell, Bennington, Vt: -
Arrears to the 4th of Mar: 1839 $ 57.83 Semi-annual allowance ending 1 Sept: - 23.33
$ 75.16
{ Act July 7, } 1838. }
Recorded by M c Lean Clerk, Book A Vol. 2 Page 41 -

2785
Wrentham
Bas.
Rev Nov 21 -
Stephena Hathaway widow of Seth Hathaway
who was a Private
in the Mass line
for 14 months
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 46 Dollars & 66 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 21 st day of Nov 1843 and sent to
John W. as well Bennington Ver.
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book S
Vol. 1. Page 27.

Arrears. 2698.
Reported 21st Nov
Vermont
Tryphena Heathaway , widow of Seth Heathaway , died who was a pensioner under the Act of 1832 and who died on the 19th Decr, 1838, of Bennington in the State of Vermont , who was a Sergeant in the Company commanded by Captain _____ of the Regt commanded by Col Doggett in the Mas. line for 14 months
Inscribed on the Roll of Burlington at the rate of 46 Dollars 1 66 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836. and terminating on the 20th January, 1838.
Certificate of Pension issued the 21st day of Nov 1847 and sent to W. H. H. H. Bennington, Vt.
Total amount, $
[Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by Geo L. Linsley , Clerk, Book 1 Vol. 2 . Page 11 .

Rev WIDOW, &c.
No. 15680
Stephens Katharine Widow of Seth Katharine Ohio Rev War
Act Feb 22 48
ex: Vol. A , Page 311
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Seth Hathaway Burlington Agency W.
When paid ~
DA
Died 19 Jan. 1835 paid to that period J/H

Wm Haswell Bennington Vermont

Bennington, June 10, 1843.
Sir,
I forward the Declarations made by Tryphena Hathaway for a pension.
Yours respectfully Wm Haswell

Tryphena Hatheway
7785 aa
Wm Nassell Burlington Vermont

Declaration.
In order to obtain the benefits of the Act of Congress of 2 d February, 1848, entitled "An Act to make further provision for surviving Widows and Soldiers of the Revolution"
State of Vermont,
Burlington County, ss. On this 30 th day of September, A.D. 1848, personally appeared before the subscriber a Justice of the Peace within and for the County of Burlington Tryphena Hathaway, a resident of Burlington, in the County of Burlington, aged 79 years, to me personally known, 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 the 2 d February, 1848, granting pensions to Widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War. That she is the Widow of Seth Hathaway, who was a Private in the Revolution, and died on the 19 th day of January A.D. 1838, and for whose services, she received a pension of Forty Six Dollars and Sixty Six Cents per annum under the act of 17 th June 1844. And she further declares that she still remains a Widow. Tryphena Hathaway
Witness,
Anna Hathaway
Wm Haswell
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written, before me, Wm Haswell, Justice of Peace State of Vermont, { S. Samuel H Blackmer, Clerk of the Court of Ben- Burlington County, hereby certify that Wm Haswell is a Justice of the Peace in and for said County and that the above signature purporting to be his is genuine Given under my hand and the seal of said County, this 2 d day of October, A.D. 1848 Sam d H. Blackmer Clerk

1970
Tryphena Hathaway, Declaration
$46.66 per ann
Wm Haswell Burlington Vermont

I William Haswell Register of the Court of Probate for the District of Bennington, do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the origi- nal proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the ap- plication of Tryphena Hatheway for a pension
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this first day of June, A.D. 1843.
W m Haswell Register
I W m Haswell, Register of Probate for the District of Bennington, hereby certify that I am personally acquainted with Tryphena Hatheway, who subscrib- ed the within declaration, and know her to be the widow of Seth Hatheway deceased.
W m Haswell Register
Bennington Sept. 11, 1843.

State of Vermont, Bennington District, fs. } On this first day of June A.D. 1843, personally appeared before the Probate Court for the District of Ben- nington, Tryphena Hathaway a resident of Bennington in the County of Ben- nington, aged Seventy Four years, who be- ing 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 3 d March, 1843, granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolu- tionary War. That she is the widow of Seth Hathaway late of Bennington afore- said, who was a Private in the Revolution- ary War, and was placed on the Pension List Roll of the Vermont Agency at the rate of Forty Six Dollars Sixty Six Cents, per annum, under the act of June 7, 1832, being the annual amount of the pension which she received under the act of July 7, 1838, — For the services of her said husband she refers to the original declaration made by him and now on file in the Pension Office of the United States. —
She further declares that she is still a widow. —
Tryphena Hathaway
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written before
In presence of Francis Nichols Seth Hathaway
W m Haswell, Register.

May 20
Myrsine Hawthorn N. York
2698
Hon James L. Edwards Comm ee of Pensions Washington City

Brownington, Oct 17, 1838. Hon S. L. Edwards.
Sir, I enclose the application of Tryphena Hathaway for a pension.
Yours respectfully Mrs Haswell

Bemington, May 14, 1839. Hon J. L. Edwards,
Sir,
I have the honour to acknowledge the receipt of a pension certificate for Widow Lyphena Hathaway. If consistent, please order the payment at this time, and so oblige
Yours respectfully
Upon Haswell

Tryphena Hathaway (Declaration)
for areas.
from March '36 to January 20. 1838
M rs Haswell Burlington Vermont

I, William Haswell, Register of the Court of Probate for the District of Binghamton do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Tryphena Hathaway for a pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this first day of June, A.D. 1843.
Wm Haswell, Register

State of Vermont } Bennington District, ss.
On this first day of June A.D. 1843, personally appeared before the Probate Court for the District of Bennington, Tryphena Hathaway a resident of Bennington in the County of Bennington, and State of Vermont, aged Seventy Four years, who being duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the amount of pension which she claims from the 4 th of March 1836, to the 19 th day of January 1838 from which period she has been already paid under the act of the 7 th July 1838. And the declarant further alleges that she is still the widow of Seth Hathaway who was a Private during the Revolutionary War, that her pension was allowed at the rate of Forty Six Dollars and Sixty Six Cents per annum, and was paid to her at the Agencies in Burlington and Montpelier in the State of Vermont, And further she saith not
In presence of Fanny Nichols Seth Hathaway
Tryphena Hathaway
Sworn and subscribed, on the day and year above written, before
Wm Haswell, Register.
I Wm Haswell Register of Probate for the District of Bennington, hereby certify that I am personally acquainted with Tryphena Hathaway, who subscribed the foregoing declaration.
Wm Haswell, Register
Bennington Sept. 11, 1843.

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
STATE OF Vermont, Burlington COUNTY—ss.
BE IT KNOWN, that before me William Burt in and for the County aforesaid, personally appeared Stephen Hathaway and made oath in due form of law, that she is the identical person named in an original certificate of her possession, of which (NOTARY) the following is a true copy:
War Department—FIVE YEARS' PENSION.
I certify, that in conformity with the first section of the act of July 7, 1838, I certify that the widow of Seth Hathaway, decd who was a Private in the Revolutionary War and died on the 19th day of January, 1838, is entitled to receive five years' pension, at the rate of Forty six dollars and sixty six cents per annum, commencing on the 20th day of Jany 1838 and in case of the death or marriage of said widow before the expiration of said five years, the pension will cease on the day of such marriage or death.
Examined and Countersigned,
J. L. EDWARDS,
Com'r of Pensions.
That she has not intermarried but continues the widow of the above mentioned Seth Hathaway that she now resides in Burlington in the county of Burlington and State of Vermont and has resided there for the space of 46 1/2 years past; and that previous thereto she resided in Massachusetts : Of the truth of which statements I am fully satisfied.
Sworn to and subscribed this 4th day of March 1843
Ebenezer Hathaway
In presence of
Seth Hathaway
Before me
Wm Burt Justice Peace.
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS..... That I Stephen Hathaway of Burlington in the county of Burlington and State of Vermont a revolutionary pensioner of the United States do hereby constitute and appoint Wm Haskell of Burlington in the county of Burlington and State of Vermont my true and lawful attorney, for me and in my name to receive from the Agent of the United States for paying pensions in Burlington, my pension from the 4th day of March 1841, to the 20th day of January 1843. Witness my hand and seal, this 4th day of March 1843.
Sealed and delivered in presence of
Seth Hathaway
Stephen Hathaway
STATE OF Vermont, Burlington COUNTY—ss.,
The words "in her possession, I certify," were erased, and the words "which has been surrendered to the Pension Agent," interlined, before signing.

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
STATE OF Vermont, Bennington COUNTY—ss.
BE IT KNOWN, that before me William Burt in and for the County aforesaid, personally appeared Tryphena Hathaway and made oath in due form of law, that she is the identical person named in an original certificate which has been surrendered to the Pension Agent, in her possession, of which (copy) the following is a true copy:
War Department—FIVE YEARS' PENSION.
I certify, that in conformity with the first section of the act of July 7, 1838, Tryphena Hathaway widow of Seth Hathaway, dec d who was a Private in the Revolution ary War and died on the 19 th day of January, 1838, is entitled to receive five years' pension, at the rate of Forty Six dollars and Sixty Six cents per annum, commencing on the 20 th day of Jan'y 1838 and in case of the death or marriage of said widow before the expiration of said five years, the pension will cease on the day of such marriage or death.
Given at the WAR OFFICE of the UNITED STATES, this 7 th day
Examined and } of May one thousand eight hundred and thirty nine Countersigned, }
J. L. EDWARDS, Com'r of Pensions.
J. R. Poinsett Secretary of War.
That she has not intermarried but continues the widow of the above mentioned Seth Hathaway that she now resides in Bennington in the county of Bennington and State of Vermont, and has resided there for the space of 46 1/2 years past; and that previous thereto she resided in Massachusetts : Of the truth of which statements I am fully satisfied.
Sworn to and subscribed this 4 th day of March 1843 Tryphena Hathaway
In presence of Seth Hathaway
Before me Wm Burt Justice Peace.
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS..... That I Tryphena Hathaway of Bennington in the county of Bennington and State of Vermont a revolutionary pensioner of the United States do hereby constitute and appoint Wm Haswell of Bennington in the county of Bennington and State of Vermont my true and lawful attorney, for me and in my name to receive from the Agent of the United States for paying pensions in Burlington, my pension from the 4 th day of March 1841, to the 20 th day of January 1843. Witness my hand and seal, this 4 th day of March 1843..
Sealed and delivered in presence of
Seth Hathaway
Wm Burt
Tryphena Hathaway
STATE OF Vermont, Bennington COUNTY—ss,
BE IT KNOWN That on the 10 th day of M A 1843 ... I ... H. P.
The words "in her possession, I certify," were erased, and the words "which has been surrendered to the Pension Agent," interlined, before signing. Wm Burt Justice of Peace

The words "in her presence" which has been struck out before signing.
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS.....That I Tryphena Hathaway of Bennington in the county of Bennington and State of Vermont a revolutionary pensioner of the United States do hereby constitute and appoint Wm Haswell of Bennington in the county of Bennington and State of Vermont my true and lawful attorney, for me and in my name to receive from the Agent of the United States for paying pensions in Burlington, my pension from the 4 th day of March 1841, to the 20 th day of January 1843. Witness my hand and seal, this 4 th day of March 1843..
Sealed and delivered in presence of
Seth Hathaway Wm Haswell
Tryphena Hathaway
STATE OF Vermont, Bennington COUNTY—ss,
BE it known, That on the 4 th day of March 1843, before the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace, in and for said County, personally appeared Tryphena Hathaway above named, and acknowledged the foregoing power of attorney to be her act and deed. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand, the day and year last above mentioned.
Wm Haswell Justice of the Peace
STATE OF Vermont, Bennington COUNTY—ss.
BE it known, That on the 6 th day of March 1843, before me, a Justice of the Peace in and for said county, duly authorized by the laws of said State to administer oaths, personally appeared Wm Haswell the attorney named in the foregoing power of attorney, and made oath that he has no interest whatever, in the money he is authorized to receive by virtue of the foregoing power of attorney, either by any pledge, mortgage, sale, assignment, or transfer, and that he does not know or believe that the same has been so disposed of to any person whatever.
Sworn and subscribed the day and year last above mentioned.
Before me, John F. Robinson Justice of the peace
Wm Haswell
Agents Office Bank of Burlington
BURLINGTON, Vt. March 11, 1843
John Peck
Received of E. T. Enclesby, President and Agent for paying pensions dollars, cents, being months pension due to Tryphena Hathaway from the 4 th day of March 1841, to the 20 th day of Jan. 1843, for which I have signed duplicate receipts.
$_____
Wm Haswell
Agents Office Bank of Burlington
BURLINGTON, Vt. March 11, 1843
John Peck
Received of E. T. Enclesby, President and Agent for paying pensions dollars, cents, being months pension due to Tryphena Hathaway from the 4 th day of March 1841, to the 20 th day of January 1843, for which I have signed duplicate receipts.
$_____
Wm Haswell