Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W 23176, Walter Haines, N.H.

SERVICE
NUMBER
N. 26-
Haines, Walter Rachel
W 23176
CONTENTS

4950.
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New Hampshire.
Rachel Haines dec d widow of Walter Haines who died on the 16 May 1808 of N.H. in the State of who was a private in the by Captain [blank] of the [blank] by [blank] in the [blank] line for 14 months
commanded commanded
Reparha
Inserted on the Roll of Concord at the rate of 46 Dollars 66 Cents per annum, to commence on the 14 th day of March, 1831 and end 21 Novem r 1837 when she died.
Certificate of Pension issued the 19. day of April 1857 and sent to Hon. Asa Fitch. H.R.
Answers to the 4th of Semi-annual allowance ending Payable to surviving children Hannah Knowles Walter Haines Rachel Hill & { Revolutionary Claim, Polly Marsh { Act July 4, 1836, on the
Recorded by [Signature] Clerk Book 2 Vol. 2 Page 33

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed July 4. 1836.
State of New Hampshire
Rockingham County ss. On this twenty seventh day of December A.D. 1843. (Eighteen hundred forty three) personally appeared before John Sullivan Judge of the Probate of Wills &c. for said County of Rockingham, at a Probate Court held at Chester in said County, Polly Marsh a resident of Poplin in said County of Rockingham aged fifty two 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 4. 1836.
That she is one of the children of Rachel Haines late of said Poplin deceased Widow of Walter Haines late of said Poplin deceased who was a private in the United States Service in the War of the Revolution, as follows, to wit. It is her belief that the aforesaid Walter Haines enlisted as a private in the War of the Revolution for the term of three years, and served in a company commanded by Capt. Ebenezer Dyer, who his colonel was, and how long he served, she is unable to state and must rely on such proof as she may be able to obtain to show the duration of his service - That he died on the sixteenth day of May eighteen hundred and eight, and left the aforesaid Rachel his Widow, that she remained his widow to the time of her death which took

place on the twenty first day of November Eighteen hundred and thirty seven, that at the time of her death there were four children living which she had by the said Walter Haines, named as follows. Levit, Hannah Haines who married Joseph Knowles, Walter Haines, Rachel Haines who married John Hill, and the declarant Polly Haines who married John Marsh. She makes this declaration as well for the aforesaid Hannah Knowles, Walter Haines and Rachel Hill as for herself -
She further declares that the aforesaid Rachel was married to the aforesaid Walter Haines at said Poplin on the _____ day of November hundred and thirty six
That her husband the aforesaid Walter Haines died on the sixteenth day of May eighteen hundred and thirty seven, and left her his widow. That she remained his widow to the time of her death which took place on the twenty first day of November eighteen hundred and thirty seven as aforesaid -
Polly Marsh
Probate Court at Chester on the 27 th day of December A.D. 1843.
The foregoing declaration was sworn to and subscribed by the above named Polly Marsh in open court before me this day
Ino Sullivan Judge of Probate for the County of Rockingham

State of New Hampshire Rockingham ss Probate Court at Chester in said County December 27 th 1843.
I David H Gregg Register of the Court of Probate certify and Attest that Mrs Sullivan is the Judge of the Court of Probate for and within said County - that the foregoing certificate of purity to her lies is signed in his own proper hand and also affirm that the said Sally Marsh appeared in open Court and made oath to the truth of the foregoing declaration by her subscribed
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of the Court of Probate for said County the day and year above written
David H Gregg Reg d

I, William H. Brown of Poplin, County of Rockingham and State of New Hampshire, certify  state that I am Town Clerk of said town of Poplin That the original Records of said town are in my possession, and that the following is a true extract from said Records - excepting letters in the place of figures. Sarah Haines Daughter to Walter W. Haines and borne by Rachel his Wife borne May ye Twenty-Second, Seventeen hundred and seventy seven. John Haines Son to Walter W. Haines and borne by Rachel His Wife borne August y Twenty-Third Seventeen hundred and seventy nine. Walter Haines Son to Walter W. Haines and borne by Rachel His Wife borne February ye First Seventeen hundred and eighty one. Rachel Haines Daughter to Walter W. Haines and born by Rachel His Wife borne May ye Nineteen th Seventeen hundred and eighty three. Hannah Haines Daughter to Walter W. Haines and borne by Rachel His Wife born June ye Twenty eighth Seventeen hundred and eighty six. Nabby Haines Daughter to Walter W. Haines and borne by Rachel His Wife borne July ye Sixth Seventeen hundred and eighty nine. The above said Nabby Haines Deceased July ye tenth Seventeen hundred and ninety. Polly Haines Daughter to Walter W. Haines and borne by Rachel His Wife borne January ye Thirteenth Seventeen hundred and ninety two. Stephen Haines Son to Walter W. Haines and borne by Rachel His Wife born June ye Twenty ninth Seventeen hundred and ninety five. Joseph Haines Son to Walter W. Haines and borne by Rachel His Wife born June Thirtieth Seventeen hundred and ninety seven.

The above named Joseph Haines Deceased July Twenty sixth Seventeen hundred and ninety seven.
Walter W. Haines. Father to the above Children Deceased May sixteenth Eighteen hundred and eighty.
I hereby certify that the above extract is a true copy from the original Records, only letters instead of figures. William H. Brown, Town Clerk.
Rockingham So. Dec 26. 1843 then personally appearing the above named William H. Brown and made Oath that the above is a true copy from the Record before me Daniel B. Chase, justice of the peace
And I certify that William H. Brown above named is a credible person
Daniel B. Chase
I hereby certify that the word "certify" and the word "original" in the above affidavit, were interlined before signing -
Daniel B. Chase

Rev
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 23176
Rachel Haines
Wid. of
Walter Haines
Prin Rev. na
Act July 4 th 1836.
Index : Vol. A, Page 316
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Walter Haines

Muster Roll of Cap t Ebenezer Dyer's Company in Col l Joseph Cilley's Regiment raised by the State of New Hampshire for the Continental Service. - Mustered and paid by William White Muster Master.
   No. Names Time when Mustered State Bounty Travel to Shelburne No. 4 No. Names Time when Mustered State Bounty Travel to Shelburne No. 4     1 Obed M c Lane 1777 F ty . $ 20. 26 Jonathan Carr Amesbury Dec 21 $ 500.   2 James Thompson " 20. 27 David Bryant " 20.   3 William Fraser " 20. 28 James Reddell " 20.   4 George Galt " 20. 29 Neal Emery " 20.   5 Jacob Doyne " 20. 30 Edward Smith " 20.   6 James Macpherson " 20. 31 Silas Thompson " 20.   7 Zebulon Colby " 20. 32 Thomas Haines " 20.   8 Bartholomew Stevens " 20. 33 William Lucey " 20.   9 Samuel Salton " 20. 34 William Dickie " 20.   10 Samuel Knox " 20. 35 Thomas Matthews " 20.   11 John Saunders " 20. 36 Samuel Walter " 20.   12 Thomas Shrouder " 20. 37 Bishop Coster " 20.   13 Isaac Martin " 20. 38 Nath l Plummer " 20.   14 John Russell " 20. 39 David Plummer " 20.   15 Jeremiah Holman " 20. 40 John O'Brien " 20.   16 Thomas Colburn " 20. 41 David Dickie " 20.   17 James Boies " 20. 42 John Hutchinson " 20.   18 Jonas Cutting " 20. 43 Peter Jenkins " 20.   19 Timothy Havigton " 20. 44 George M c Murphy " 20.   20 William Simpson " 20. 45 Joseph Marsh " 20.   21 Samuel Fitzgerald " 20. 46 James Campbell " 20.   22 John Hadd " 20. 47 Solomon Dyer " 20.   23 Alexander McAlister " 20. 48 John M c Murphy " 20.   24 Thomas Stickney " 20. 49 John Vance " 20.   25 James Lamb " 20. 50 Abiel Walton " 20.  
Amount Carried up $ 500.00
$ 1000.00
Amount Carried down

Captain Frye's Roll (Continued)
   No Name Time when mustered State Bounty Continental Bounty 3 miles to Charleston Notes     51 Rob t Slaggart Ammonie Price over $1000 1777 $20 Am d Fraud Bro't up £8-1-0 1777 Feby 21 Paid Cap Frye 15.0-0   52 Joseph Mack 20. for 20 mens travel p Recd   53 James Brown 20 Apr 28 Paid Lieut Senter for 7-10-0   54 Robert Wilson 20 10 mens travel p Receipt   55 James Wilson 20 Paid Ensign Thompson   56 William Goffe 20 30 mens travel p Recd } 22-10-   57 Joseph McFarland 20 £51-1-0   58 James Gilmore 20 Continental Bounty 12-0-0   59 Samuel Eyers 20 State Bounty 16 80-0-0   60 Henry Snow 20 0-15-0 1743-1-0   61 Walter Haines 20 15. Volunteers expense mtd   62 Prince Thompson 20 15. being & paying the men } 18-9-9   63 John Reed 20. 12. in this Roll } 17 61-10-9   64 Samuel Thompson 20 12.   65 John Mack 20 14. Pursuant to order I have   66 Andrew McDaniel 20 14. Mustered and paid the men   67 Joseph Polley 20 in this Roll the several sums   68 William Walker 20 12. set against each mans name   69 Nathaniel Glines 20 12. & they were able bodied effective   70 Daniel Young 1778 20. Men. ~ William White Muster Master   71 Joseph Davis 20.   72 John Riddal 20 In Committee on Claim   73 Sethro Pettigal 20 Exeter Oct 1. 1778   74 John Hall 20 This Roll   75 Jon a McCoy 20 is right cast & well vouched.   76 Daniel McCoy 20 Amount Seventeen hundred   77 Tho s McLaughlin 20 Sixty one Pounds, ten Shillings   78 Daniel West 20 & nine pence. Josiah Gilman jun r   79 Robert Frost 20   80 Francois Arnet 20   81 Hugh Turner 20   82 John Douglass 20   83 Sam l Sanford 20. 6.   84 George Russell 20. 6.   The following men enlisted for nine months   85 John Palmer " " "   86 Francois Mitchele " " "   87 Hugh Jameson " " "  
$168-0-12-0-£6-1-0
Cashed up

State of New Hampshire Secretary of State's Office.
October 28 th 1842
I certify the foregoing to be a true copy of the original, & of the whole of said original, the same having been examined & compared by me. The original contains no marks or alterations which are not represented on this copy & may be found in Vol. 3. Book L. Page 49. of the Records returned to this Office from the War Office Jany A.D. 1841.
In testimony of the foregoing I have hereunto affixed the Seal of said State.
John Town Deputy Secretary of State.

Ho. Reps. Mar. 1. 1850 -
My Dear Sir,
I send to you a letter from Is- rael M. Kelley Esq. of Concord, N. Hamp- shire, and a certificate from the Secretary of State of New Hampshire, respecting the claim of Polly March for a Pension. Mr. Kelley is a highly respectable man, and one of the Pension Agents for New Hampshire, and he is anxious for a re- examination of said claim. I can certify to the respectability of one of the men who have given testimony in the case; viz. Theophilus Loveing - very respectfully Your obedt. Servt - Hon. T. L. Edwards Comm. - Amos Keck

Walter Haines-Lewin-

State of New Hampshire.
Office of Secretary of State.
I do 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 Office, it appears that the name of Walter Haines is borne upon the "Muster Roll of capt. Ebenezer Faye's company in col Joseph Gillam's Regiment raised by the State of New Hampshire for the continental Service - Mustered and paid by William White Muster Master", as a private in said company - "Time when Mustered" 1777 Feb. "State Bounty" £20. "N. miles to Charlestown" £0, 15, 0 - Said Muster Roll has upon it the following: -
"In committee on claims"
Exeter Oct: 1, 1778
} This Roll is right cast & well vouch'd - Amount Seventeen hundred & sixty one pounds ten Shillings & nine pence. Josiah Gilman Jun r .
"copy Ex P. Boyen."
And upon "a Return of the Names of the continental Soldiers Inlisted for three years or during the War in the Regt. commanded by col. Thomas Stickney of Concord" is borne the name of Walter Haines of Canterbury, in capt. Faye's company. Said return has endorsed upon the back of it the following: - "col. Stickney's Return of continental Soldiers 1777"
Given under my hand and the Seal of the State, this 8 th day of Feb. A.D. 1850
Thomas P. Dreadwell.
Secretary of State

6200
Rachel Haines
N. H.
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Suspended
Let to Israel W. Kelly
Sept 24 th 1844.
to same March 13. 1847
Act July 1 st 3 rd 1846

Rachael Haynes suspe- Widow of Walter Haynes decd M c H Seperated w th J ohn L ouis Lurnip June 28 1837 P ost -letter to Sept 1. 1837 do. do Oct 25 1837 Not found on the rolls — proof its affiant — do. to same Dec 18. 1838 Act 4 July 1836 Letter to Isaac M c H elly 21 Jan 9'42

Concord N. H. May 1 st 1846-
Sir.
This accompanies the declaration of Polly Marsh, one of the children of Rachel Haines, widow of Walter Haines, formerly of Topham N. H. who was a private in the war of the Revolution - he enlisted for three years, in February 1777 -
The copy of Capt Fergus company muster roll - shows his enlistment -
That he served in Fergus company appears from the muster roll by William White, the officers of Thos Haines & Nathaniel Lawrence - that he was furloughed with Lawrence after the surrender of Burgoyne in the fall of 1777 to the spring of 1778 - that he remaining unable to endure the fatigues of the camp hired a man to take his place and served out the remainder of the three years, the substitute took his place same time in May 1778.
His name does not appear on the book of Read, Gilley & Samuel's Regts, but I believe those books do not bear the name of any three years man, who, hired a substitute, or was otherwise discharged - (unless by death or desertion) before the expiration of the three years -
No record of the marriage is found, but the copy from Concord Topham town records, show the

the births of their children - a middle letter - to wit - W. appears in the record, which does not appear on the master roll but this is, I trust, is sufficiently explained by the affidavits March and Leavering - no doubt he is the same man who was the father of the children, the husband of the widow, Rachel Haines, and who enlisted & served in Frazar's company from February 1777 till the fall 1777 & who was furloughed with Nicholas Leavering to the spring of 1778
The certificate of the register of Probate for Rockingham County & Nicholas Leavering's affidavit clearly identify the parents and children.
For anything further in this case please address me.
Yours, very respectfully,
Israel W. Kelly
Hon J. L. Edwards Comr of Pensions Washington D.C.

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Rachel Haines dec d widow of Walter New Hampshire b. d. 16 May 1808 admitted
Private 14 mts p 46 66 / 100 Con 4 March 1831 to 21 st November 1837 when she died pay- -able to children Hannah Knowles Walter Haines Rachel Hill, & Polly Marsh,
Act 4 July 1836, Cap Hrye Col. Cilly, n.H.
Hon! Amos Tucker. N.R.

To Hon J. L. Edwards from J. W. Kilby

Concord N.H. February 25 th 1850 -
Sir
In the case of Polly Morsh for the children of Rachel Haines, deceased, widow of Walter Haines, a three years man in Capt. Foy's company, Col. Gilley's Regt. in the Revolutionary war, I now forward you a copy from the N.H. rolls, certified by the Secretary, showing that said Walter Haines was mustered in said company in February, 1777, in the Continental Army, received £20 - bounty and 15/ travel money to Concord, this fixes him in the Army as a private raised by New-Hampshire -
His name not appearing upon any of the rolls of that company afterwards is accounted for in the affidavits of Nathaniel Leavitt & Thomas Haines, who testify that he was taken prisoner and detained as such until about the time of Brimfield's surrender in October, 1777, that after the surrender he was furloughed home until the next spring (1778) to recover the health he had lost by reason of hardships & exposure while a prisoner, that he did not recover his health and in the spring hired a man to take his place & serve out the remainder of the three years for which he had enlisted, that the substitute did not take his place in the Army until the month of May (1778) - Thus it appears, that the reason why his name does not appear on the

subsequent rolls, was, that he had been detained a prisoner to the time of Benjamine's surrender & being unable to do duty, was then furloughed 21
It is hoped that you will feel justified in taking the grounds from the muster roll copy, & testimony of Sammie & Chas. Haines, that Walter Haines was entitled to credit for service as a private from February, 1877 to May, 1878, the time when the substitute took his place in the army, which must be at least fourteen months, for he was entitled as well to pay on furlough as when actually doing duty in camp or a prisoner to the enemy.
As there is no hope left of obtaining any further evidence in this case I have requested the Hon. Mr. Tuck from this State to attend to this, as  it  and  and any explanation he may be able to, and in case of failing to satisfy you of the sufficiency of the evidence and issuing of a certificate to the children of Rachel Haines, to take an appeal to the Secretary of the Interior or to Congress, as he may think most expedient.
With the fullest confidence in your integrity & faithfulness - I am with Great respect.
Your Obedt Servt
Hon J. L. Edwards Comm. of Pension Washington D.C.
Israel W. Kelly

J. S. Edwards Esq Com r Pensions

J. L. Edwards Esq.
Charleston W. Va. July 27. 1887
Sir,
Inherewith enclose additions - as proof the case of Rachel Haynes of Poplin - You observe in your letter of June 26th that the name of Walter Haynes is not found on any roll in your office - In making out the declaration of Mrs Haynes I wrote the name as he was familiarly called her Walter Haynes . Upon further examination I find the name is spelt Haines and that the person in question wrote his name Walter W. Haines his wife name being Walter  W. Haines Haines - Perhaps the name of Walter W. Haines may be found on the rolls, but if it is not I think there is not the slightest doubt that he enlisted into the army of the re- public for three years and served either himself or by substitute for the whole term.
Theophilus Loving's testimony goes to show beyond doubt that he served from May 1877 till in the fall of that year, that Loving then left him in the service and

that Haines afterwards came home (on furlough) and in the spring of the next year hired Levi Hoit to take his place, making at least one years service of himself, and then years if Hoit is record the same as if Haines served himself - Col. Loring is very clear and distinct in his recollection that Hoit did not go out till the spring of 1878 and then as a substitute for Haines - and if his name is found as enlisting in May 1877 it must be that his name is inserted in lieu of Haines - Hoit is dead leaving no wife or child -
I have taken an additional statement from Mrs. Haines. I am not sure that it will come within your rules but if it does not I think there is enough to establish the fact of Haines service -
I have found on the records of Poplar the birth of some of Mrs. Haines children which go to prove they must have been married before his service - I hope the enclosed may be deemed sufficient and that a certificate will be allowed Mrs. Haines for such time as you shall think her entitled -

I have not been able to find any additional proof in the case of Sarah Clark, widow of John Clark, consequently she must take the certificate for six months as stated in yours of 26 th June -
You may transmit the certificate whenever it suits your convenience - the earlier the better for the widow
Very Respectfully Yours
Most Obedient
David Quinn Jr.

1799 Rachel Dais in and of Wallis NH
West Chester N.H. 3 Dec 13.
Free
Dec 18 Cinn Rachel Dais N.H. Cinn
Hon. James L. Edwards Court Pensions
Washington
Paper sent to T. Pun Apr 24 1840
act 4 July 36

W.H. West Chester, Dec. 13. 1838.
Hon. J. S. Edwards
Dear Sir.
Permit me again to ask your attention to the application of Rachel Hagues for a pension under the act of July 4. 1836. forwarded by me two years since. The application has not been granted because the name of Walter Hagues could not be found on your rolls. I know not why Mr Hagues name does not appear on the rolls, but certainly if any reliance can be placed on human testimony, he served in the war of the Revolution. Col. Sovering of Raymond one of the witnesses is one of the most intelligent men I ever knew, and of unimpeachable truth. He is distinct in his recollection that Walter Hagues served with him in the Army, was taken prisoner with him and escaped with him from the enemy. He and Hagues were neighbors, well acquainted in their youth and until Hagues death. I do not see how it is possible for him to be mistaken. I tried to convince him that he must be mistaken, and that it was some other

Haynes that he knew, and that served with him in the army, but he is positive that he is not mistaken - and indeed I am satisfied that he is not mistaken -
I have not been able to find any other person who was with Haynes in the army, but there are twenty, or more who will testify, that he was gone into to the army and staid nearly or quite a year - The tradition of the neighborhood is to the same effect, but I did not suppose it would strengthen the case any to take such affidavits and therefore do not send any - But so strong is my con- -viction that Mrs Haynes is clearly entitled to a pension that I cannot forbear earnestly requesting you to review her case, and allow her such a sum as you may think her entitled to -
It may perhaps not be improper to say that I have shewn the evidence in her case to some of the most eminent jurists in Washington, and they have without hesitation pronounced it one of the strongest cases within their knowledge -

I am truly sorry to trouble you again in this case, but I feel that I shall not have discharged my duty to the applicants in this case without once more calling your attention to it. — And I cannot but believe that after a careful examination of the whole case, you will come to the conclusion that Walter Haynes did serve in the war of the revolution, and that his widow, Rachel Haynes, is entitled to a pension —
With great Respect
David Cumins Judge
2 — Sunn.

Dec 13 1842 CONCORD DEC 9 AM
Ms. A. 9. 2. 20. 11
PAID
Col. L. Edwards Commr. of Pensions Washington D.C.
W.H.

Concord N. H. December 9th 1842.
Sir,
A daughter of Walter Haines late of Poplin or Canterbury, deceased, (he resided in both towns & which he died in I do not recollect) informs me, that her mother, the widow of said Walter, made application to your department for a pension on account of the service of her late husband, said Walter Haines in the war of the Revolution, act of July 1836 - and that her application was rejected, on account of the name of Walter not appearing upon the rolls, while that of Simon and William did appear - the daughter wishes me to make enquiry and examination to see if some expla- -nation could be obtained and forwarded which might satisfy you that her Father (the said Walter Haines) did serve in the War of the Revolution -
In order to make these enquiries, it is necessary that I have a copy or extract from the old lady's declaration and the evidence on your files in the case - that is to desire you to send me a set of copies in her application, that I may know how to direct my enquiries &c -
As early an answer as will suit your convenience, will much oblige - Yours with great respect.
Col J. L. Edwards, Comm r of pensions.
Israel W. Kelley

Burnt
Calcdonia Co
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I Truworthy Marsh of Popelin County of Rocking- ham and State of New Hampshire aged ninety four years depose and say that I was well acquainted with Walter Haines who formerly lived in this town, and also with Rachel Haines his wife. The said Walter and Rachel lived together as man and wife for a great many years, and from the time of their marriage till his death -
I know that the said Walter Haines served in the war of the Revolution, and that he was married previous to his going into the service.
Witness
Truworthy his  X Marsh mark
John Marsh
State of New Hampshire
Rockingham ss.
March 8. 1844.
Sworn to before me, and I certify that the deponent is a credible person - David Curran Justice Peace

I John Marsh of Poplin County of Rockingham and State of North Carolina aged fifty two years testify and say that I was well acquainted with Walter Haines formerly of said Poplin. He was sometimes called Walter W. Haines , but was most commonly called Walter Haines - I was also well acquainted with his wife Rachel Haines, and knew them when they lived together as man and wife -
Mr Haines died a good many years before his wife, who died about six years ago, and remained his widow until the time of her death - I was born in the neighborhood of the said Haines and know that it was always understood in the neighborhood that said Haines served in the war of the Revolution - March 8. 1844
John Marsh
State of North Carolina Rockingham Co. March 8. 1844 Sworn to before me, and I certify that the said John Marsh is a credible person -
David Currie Justice Peace

I Theophilus Laverine of Raymond County of Rockingham State of New-Hampshire aged eighty four years depose and say that Walter Haines was a soldier in Capt. Ebenezer Dyer's company in Col. Cillely's Regt. in the War of the Revolution. he enlisted for three years. him and I were taken prisoners, together, when our army was defeated from Ticon- deroga in 1777. we were held as prisoners until a few days before the surrender of Burgoyne at Stillwater - we made our escape from the enemy together and reached the Amer- ican army and were both in the battle of Stillwater when Burgoyne surrendered - after the sur- render of Burgoyne we were both furlough- ed until the next spring on account of having suffered much, while prisoners -
Walter Haines was very unwell and in the spring of 1778 hired a man to go and take his place and serve out the remainder of the time for which he had enlisted -
The substitute joined the Regt. in the spring of 1778 - Thomas Haines was a soldier in the same company & Regt. with Walter -
The said Walter Haines died in Poplin over thirty years ago and left a widow named Rachel, she remained his widow to the time of her death, she died in Poplin in November 1837. The said Walter was married to the said Rachel before he enlisted for the three years service and their first child was born

while he was in the service. The said Walter and Rachel were always well known to me during their living together as husband and wife, we lived within 10 miles from our first acquaintance to the time of their death.
The word - Stillwater - was interlined before signed & known to.
Witness - Mary Brown J. M. Riley his Theophilus L. Leaveng mark
State of New-Hampshire.
Rockingham ss. February 24th 1844.
Personally appeared the above named Theophilus Leaveng (who is a credible witness) and made oath in due form of law, that the foregoing affidavit by him subscribed was true.
Before me. Isaac W. Kelley Justice Peace.

Theophilus Leavens of Raymond N. H. aged eighty four years do hereby say that Walter Haines formerly of Poplin N. H. who enlisted for three years in Capt. Frazers Comp. 7. Col. Kilby's Regt. was the only man of that name who lived in Poplin in the time of the Revolution or since that time except a son of his by his wife Rachel. He had a double name - to wit - Walter Weeks Haines but did not always use the middle letter when signing his name - I have frequently seen him sign his name "Walter Haines" I remember the names of some of their children - to wit - Sarah Haines, John Haines, Walter Haines, Rachel Haines, Han- nah Haines, Nabby Haines, Polly Haines & Stephen Haines. Polly Haines married a man by the name of Marsh and now lives in Poplin at Witness
Mary Brown J. W. Kelly
Theophilus his X Leavens mark
State of New-Hampshire.
Rockingham ss. February 24 th 1814.
Personally appeared the above named Theophilus Leavens (who is a credible witness) and made oath in due form of law, that the foregoing, additional, affidavit by him subscribed was true.
Before me Joel W. Kelly Justice Peace

I Thomas Haines of Concord State of New-Hampshire aged eighty three years the fourth day of July last past. depose and say that in the winter of 1777 I enlisted as a private soldier in the War of the Revolution for the term of three years and served in a company commanded by Capt. Ebenezer Frye in Col. Cilley's Regt. I joined the Regt. in the month of May 1777. I found Walter Haines, then of Poplin N. H. a private in the same company we had been some acquainted before and being of the same name (though not related) we formed an intimacy and were much together during his continuance in the service.
When the American army were on their retreat from Scarsborough the said Walter Haines with some others were taken prisoners by the British and detained as such until about the time of the surrender of Burgoyne at Stillwater in 1777. when he returned to our Company, he was very feeble, occasioned by bad treatment and exposure while a prisoner; some time after the surrender of Burgoyne he obtained a furlough to the next spring, but not recovering his health, he hired a man to take his place and serve out the remainder of the three years for which he had enlisted. the man he hired did not come on and join the company until some time in the month

of May 1870 - the name of the substitute I do not now remember - I often saw the said Walter Haines after the war was over and talked over the hardships and sufferings we endured while in the Piccadilly campaign, he was never a well man after he left the Army to the time of his death - He was He died
State of New Hampshire Merrimack County ss }
January 31 st 1884 Personally appeared Thomas Haines above named (who is a credible witness) and made oath in due form of law, that the foregoing affidavit by him subscribed was true.
Before me Israel McWally Justice Peace

State of New-Hampshire.
ROCKINGHAM, SS.
THE subscriber, Register of the Court of Probate, for said County, hereby certifies and attests, that on the 20th day of March in the year of our Lord 18 44 , at a Probate Court then holden, at Exeter in said County, by the Hon. Jno Sullivan , Judge of said Court, etc
was duly appointed proved to the satisfaction of said Court that Walter Haines (sometimes known by the name of Walter W. Haines) formerly of Poplin in said County died on the 16 th day of May A.D. 1808. His Widow Rachel Haines died on the 21 st day of November A.D. 1837 That she left four children of whom the said Walter was the father, to-wit, Hannah Haines, who married Joseph Knowles, Walter Haines, Rachel Haines who married John Hill, and Polly Haines who married John Marsh, who are still alive.
and the said bond for the faithful performance thereof, agreeably to the laws of said State. And I further certify, that said appointment has never been revoked, but remains in full force, as by the records of said Court appears.  accepted of said bond and given
Given under my hand and the seal of said Court, at Exeter, in said County of Rockingham, this 20th day of March , A. D. 18 44 .
David A. Gregg REGISTER.
STATE OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE,
Rockingham, ss.
March 20
A. D. 1844
I  Jno Sullivan Judge of the Court of Probate in said County, hereby certify that David A. Gregg is the Register of said Court; that full faith and credit are and ought to be given to his certificates and attestations as such; that his name subscribed to the foregoing certificate is his own proper signature; that the seal affixed thereto is the seal of said Court, and that said certificate is in due form of law.
Given under my hand the day above written.
Jno Sullivan Judge of Probate.

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Rachel Haines widow of Walter Haines, N. H.
Act 4 July '36

State of New Hampshire
Office of Secretary of State
I, Thomas P. Treadwell, Secretary of the State aforesaid, do hereby certify that John Sullivan is acting Judge of Probate, in and for the County of Rockingham duly commissioned & qualified; that his Commission was dated on the 8 th day of Decm r . 1838, & will expire on the 23 rd day of May 1870. And that David A. Gregg is acting Register of Probate, in and for the County of Rockingham duly Commissioned and qualified; that his Commission was dated on the 17 th day of Jan'y 1842 and will expire on the 17 th day of Jan'y 1847. And I also certify that Daniel B. Chase is an acting Justice of the Peace, in & for the County of Rockingham duly Commissioned & qualified; that his Commission was dated on the 7 th day of Decm r . 1840 & will expire on the 7 th day of December 1845. And that David Currier is an Acting Justice of the Peace, in and for the County of Rockingham duly commissioned & qualified; that his Commission was dated on the 9 th day of Jan'y 1843, & will expire on the 9 th day of Jan'y 1848. And that Israel W. Kelly is an acting Justice of the Peace, in & for the County of Merrimack duly Commissioned & qualified; that his Commission was dated on the 9 th day of Jan'y 1843 & will expire on the 9 th day of Jan'y 1848. and that the signatures of John Sullivan, David A. Gregg, Daniel B. Chase, David Currier & Israel W. Kelly, to the annexed instruments are genuine
Given under my hand & the Seal of the State this
1843