Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 23,351, David Hoyt, Mass.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Mass.
Hoyt, David Merriam
N. 23,351
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Rep Let to S. A. Gove 14 March 1832
117 New Hampshire Co. Merriam Hoyt Mass widow of David Hoyt who was a private in the Massachusetts line for 2 years.
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 80. Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 11 th day of May 1843. and sent to
William West Concord N. H.
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book A Vol. 1. Page 47.

State of New Hampshire Newtown October 9 th 1838 } Town Clerk's Office
David Hoyt and Mannuel of Newtown N.H. the Merriam Elliot } Eleventh day of February Anno Domini, Seventeen hundred and Ninety.
I certify that the above is a true copy of the records of said Town of Newtown, with the exception of the date which expressed on the record as follows in fair legible figures as follows (11 th February 1790)
John Hoit Town Clerk of Newtown
I John Hoit depose and say, I hold the office of Town Clerk for the Town of Newtown in the County of Rockingham and State aforesaid; and the above is a true extract from the records of said Town, with the exception above named as certified by me.
John Hoit Town Clerk of Newtown
Rockingham October 9 th 1838 } ss.
Sworn to and subscribed before me
Joseph H. G. Just.

I Amos E. Hoyt of Concord in the County of Merrimack and State of New Hampshire do here and say, that I am a child of Merriam Hoyt, deceased, who was a pensioner of the United States at the rate of $40. per Annum: That she was the widow of David Hoyt, who was a Revolutionary Soldier, and received a discharge from the hand of Genl George Washington: That at the time of my Mother's application for a Pension, this discharge was sent with the papers, contrary to the wishes of my Mother.
I would respectfully request that the Commissioner of Pensions send me a copy of said discharge from the files in the case, in the case of Jesse A. Gove, Concord, N.H. I further say that I am interested:
Amos E. Hoyt
State of New Hampshire,
Merrimack ss. Subscribed and duly sworn to before me this fourth day of March A.D. 1854:
John L. Badley Justice of the Peace

Merriam Hoyt
5011
Mid of Sand N.H.
Ad July 7 1838
Mamma 1790 died 1818
Allen 2 of pr. $80
pr. ann.
Capt Varnum Col. Harrison Mass line
W. H. H. Concord N.H.
Merriam

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7 th of July 1838, entitled "An Act, granting half pay and pensions to certain Widows."
State of New Hampshire Meanwhile
on this twentieth day of March 1838. Personally appeared before me.
Aaron Whittmore , Justice of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the county and State aforesaid.
Merriam Hoyt a resident of Concord in the county and State aforesaid, Aged 70 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 th 1838, entitled "An Act, granting half pay and pensions to certain Widows."
That she is the Widow of David Hoyt , who was a Private in the Army of the Revolution, and served in the 4 th Massachusetts Regiment,
That according to her best knowledge and belief, he served more than six years, in the Army of the Revolution in the Mass. line,
as will fully appear, by his discharge annexed, of six years and three months service, dated 13 th June 1783. Signed by Gen. —
G. Washington

as will fully appear, by his discharge annexed, of six years and three months service, dated 15 th June 1743. Signed by Gen. —
_____ G. Washington _____
She further declares that she was married to the said David Hoyt, at Newtown by the Rev d Mr Adams on the Eleventh day of February Anno Domini 1790
as will appear by affidavit annexed
That her husband the aforesaid David Hoyt = Died = at Concord the fourteenth day February 1818.
_____ as will appear by affidavit annexed
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 Ninetyfour, viz at the time above stated,
She further declares that she was never afterwards Married, and still remains a widow.
as will appear by affidavit annexed.
W. W. West
Merriam Hoyt
Sworn to and subscribed the day — the day and year above written before me
Aaron Whittier
Justice of the cause of a Common Weal in and from the Enemy and Stain offensal
I Certify that the above declaration of Merriam Hayt was taken at the dwelling of the said Merriam Hayt she being unable to attend Court from bodily infirmity
Aaron Whittmore Justice of P. Court

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 David Hoyt , 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. W. F. 23.351.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     r 6 yrs 3 mos. Pvt. Michael Jackson Mass   discharged June 13. 1783.        
Battles engaged in, none stated.
Residence of soldier at enlistment, not stated
Date of application for pension, Mch 20. 1838: Her claim was allowed.
Residence at date of application, Concord Merrimack Co. N. H.
Age at date of application, 70 years
Remarks: Soldier married at Newtown, Buckingham Co. N. H. Feb. 11. 1790 Merriam Elliott, he died at Concord Feb. 14. 1818, Son. Amos E. Hoyt resident of Concord in 1854. There is no further family data on file
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

1915. June 22: History to Mrs. John Florence: Cellar in S.F. 33 319 David Hoyt. Mrs. K
Rev
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 23351
Merriam Hoyt
wid of
David Hoyt
Phil Rev war.
Act March 3 d /43
Index: Vol A , Page 851
[Arrangement of 1870.]

By His EXCELLENCY GEORGE WASHINGTON, Esq; General and Commander in Chief of the Forces of the United States of America.
THESE are to CERTIFY that the Bearer hereof David Hays of the Pennsylvania Regiment, having faithfull- ly served the United States two Years & three months and being enlisted for the War only, is hereby DISCHARGED from the American Army.
GIVEN AT HEADQUARTERS the
twentieth of June 1783
George Washington
His EXCELLENCY's
Command,
John M'Kimbull
REGISTERED in the Books of the Regiment.
Francis Light
Adjutant.
THE above
David Hays
has been honored with the BADGE of MERIT for
Years faithful Service.
M'Kimbull Col.
AM
DR
BT

New Hampshire
Merriam Hoyt- widow of David Hoyt, Dec?
who was a pensioner under the Act of and who died on the 14 th . February, 1818 — of Merrimack in the State of N. H. who was a private in the company commanded by Captain Varnum of the Regt — commanded by Col: Jackson in the Mass: — time for 2 years
Inscribed on the Roll of Concord — at the rate of 80 Dollars — Cents per annum, to commence on the 4 th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 18 th day of June 1839 and sent to Wm West Concord, N. H.
Arrears to the 4 th of Mar: 1839 $ 240.00 Semi-annual allowance ending 4 Sept: — 40.00
$280.00
{ Act July 7, } 1838. }
Attest M c Stearns Clerk, Vol. 1 Page 42

Sir
Concord N.H. April 3 rd 1843
I humbly transmit the declaration and papers of Merriam Hoyt - widow of (David Hoyt) for a pension under the act of Congress of 3 rd March 1843 -
When examined please to return the result to me, at Concord N.H. P o ffice
I am very Respectfully your Oblg. Servt
Hon. J. H. Edwards
W m West, Agt for Claims
Comm ee on Pensions

STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE.
OFFICE OF SECRETARY OF STATE.
I JOSIAH STEVENS, JR. Secretary of the State aforesaid, do hereby certify that Aaron Whittier 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 21 st day of May 1835 and will expire on the 21 st day of May 1840 and that his signature to the annexed instrument is genuine.
Given under my hand and the Seal of said State this tenth day of
May 1839
Josiah Stevens Secretary of State.

STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE.
OFFICE OF SECRETARY OF STATE.
I JOSIAH STEVENS, JR. Secretary of the State aforesaid, do hereby certify that Joseph Hoit is an acting Justice of the Peace in and for the county of Rockingham duly Commissioned and qualified; that his Commission was dated on the 15 th day of June 1835 and will expire on the 15 th day of June 1840 and that his signature to the annexed instrument is genuine.
Given under my hand and the Seal of said State this tenth day of
June 1839
Josiah Stevens Secretary of State.

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Merriam Hoyt ~ 1843

State of New-Hampshire.
Office of Secretary of State.
I, Josiah Stevens, Jr., Secretary of the State aforesaid, do hereby certify that Wm West 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 eighteenth day of June 1840 and will expire on the eighteenth day of June 1845 and that his signature to the annexed instrument is genuine.
Given under my hand and the seal of said State this Third day of April 1843
Josiah Stevens Jr Secretary of State.

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.
Meunimock { ss. On this Eighteenth day of March 1843. Personally appeared before William West - a Justice of the Peace - in and for the County and State aforesaid, Merriam Hoyt - a resident of Concord in the County of Meunimock and State aforesaid, aged 76 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 David Hoyt - who was a private during the Revolution in the (Belium) in the Mass. line
That she was a pensioner under the act of 7th July, 1838, which she received at the rate of - Eighty dollars - cents per annum, -
She further declares that she is still a widow.
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written, before me.
{ Witness Jonathan H. Hoit
Merriam G. Hoyt Meunimock Wm West Justice of the Peace
I, certify that the above named deponent, is personally known to me, that she is a credible witness, whose statements are entitled to full credit.
Wm West Jus. Peace

I Barnard C Elliot a resident of Concord in the County of Merrimack and State of New Hampshire, Aged 54 years.
I testify and say that I have been acquainted with David Hoyt and Merriam Hoyt his wife who has signed the annexed declaration for more than forty years past until his death and know the above named David Hoyt died on or about the fourteenth day of February 1818.
And further testify that Merriam Hoyt Widow of the above named David Hoyt, is now a resident of Concord N.H., that she has never married since the death of her above named husband and still remains a Widow.
Barnard C. Elliot
State of New Hampshire Merrimack ss. } March 21 st 1839 Personally appeared and made oath that the above affidavit by him subscribed is true before me
Aaron Whittmore Justice of the Peace
I Certify that Barnard C. Elliot who has signed the above affidavit is a credible person whose statement are entitled to full credit.
Aaron Whittmore Justice of the Peace

STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE.
OFFICE OF SECRETARY OF STATE.
I JOSIAH STEVENS, JR. Secretary of the State aforesaid, do hereby certify that Aaron Whittum 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 8 th day of January 1833 and will expire on the 28 th day of December 1844 and that his signature to the annexed instrument is genuine.
Given under my hand and the Seal of said State this ten th day of
June 1839
Josiah Stevens Jr. Secretary of State.

Rev. War Section.
June 22, 1915.
Mrs. John Florence.
Plain City, Ohio.
Madam:
You are furnished herewith the history of David Hoyt, Sur. File No. 33,319. and of David Hoyt. W. File No. 23,351. Rev. War. the only Hoyts Hoyts of Massachusetts found on the Revolutionary War records of this Bureau.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.