Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 16852, Jonas Hardy, Mass.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Mass.
★ Hardy, Jonas
S. 16852
CONTENTS
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4386
New Hampshire
Jonas Hardy
of Lebanon in the State of N.H. who was a Private in the company commanded by Captain _____ of the Reg t commanded by Col. J. D. Dinsmore in the State line for 11 Days. Mass. aw
Inscribed on the Roll of N.H. at the rate of 33 Dollars 88 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 12 th day of Jan'y 1833 and first paid at Hartford (at Rep)
Arrears to 4th of Sept 1832 $ 50.82 Semi-ann. allowance ending 4 Mar 33 16.94
$67.76
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832.
Recorded by G. H. Blean Clerk Book D - Vol. 1 st Page 161

16852 INVALID.
File No. 16,852.
Johns Hardy Br. Rev War
Act: June 7 th 89
Index:—Vol. 1 , Page 165
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Jonas Hardy -
Sent to Timothy Kennebec Lebanon Me

DECLARATION.
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress, passed June 7, 1832.
State of New-Hampshire, } ss. County of Grafton
On this 21 st day of December 1832, personally appeared in open Court before the Judge of the Court of Probate for said County , now sitting, Jonas Hardy a resident of Lebanon in the County of Grafton and State of N. H. aged 82 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 was called out at the time of the Battle of Lexington arrived at Lexington before the dead were buried, served three weeks, does not recollect the names of his officers—
In the year 1776 he was drafted as a soldier in Captain Kimball's Company was stationed on Prospect Hill near Boston, was on said hill when the British evacuated Boston was stationed as a sentry on the Milldam near the Water sentry and frequently heard their conversation, Genl Putman was the commanding officer, served two months and two weeks—
He was also drafted to go to New York, was stationed 19 days at Fairfield Conn. then went to North castle mills near White Plains, part of the time done the duty of a Ranger and was a Sergeant, Captain Johnson was Captain of the Company & Capt Peck Captain of the Rangers, part of the time we were stationed on an Island in Broad Sound, Col Mc Intosh, then Pease's Commanded, served two months— in 1776 or 1777—
He was also drafted as a soldier into Capt. Savoy's Company at Bradford Mass for six months, was stationed at Bradford in the year 1776 or 1777 and during said time went under Captain Savoy on an expedition to Cape Ann was gone more than three weeks, served six months—
Was born at Bradford Mass, in the year 1750, has no record of his age was living at Bradford when called into service, moved from thence to Lebanon then to Nottingham West, thence to Lebanon Me, where he has resided for the last fifteen years, was drafted when called into service
Does not recollect the names of any officers except those above named Never had a written discharge, has no documentary evidence whatever and knows of no person living, who has any knowledge of his services Is well acquainted with the Rev John Foord and Timothy Kennebec Esq. who will testify as to his character and their belief in his services as a soldier of the Revolution
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present, and declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of the Agency of any State.
Sworn to and subscribed, the day 21 st and year aforesaid } Jonas Hardy
We, John Foord residing in Lebanon and Timothy Kennebec also residing in Lebanon hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with Jonas Hardy , who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be 82 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 21 st and year aforesaid } John Foord Timothy Kennebec
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 John Foord who has signed the preceding certificate, is a Clayton resident in the said Lebanon and that Timothy Kennebec who has also signed the same is a resident in the said Lebanon & a justice of Peace and are credible persons, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
Ebenezer Weddell Judge of Probate I, Mosses Dow Clerk of the Court of Probate aforesaid do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of Jonas Hardy for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court, this 21 st day of December A.D. 1832— Mosses Dow

Ap 8806—
Jonas Hardy. — Pawlet
11 Mo & 5 days
Must be more particular in regard to the period of service Must state how long he performed actual service as a minute man clergyman's certificate required the
Letter 29 1832
$33 88.
Hon. H. Hubbard PR
Timothy Kenrick Esq. Lebanon Mt H

BRIEF in the case of Jonas Hardy (a blind man) of Sebanon in the State of New Hampshire - (Act 7 June, 1832.)
 1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? A Judge of the Court of probate  2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?  3. How old is he? 82.  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.     Inf at the time of the battle of Lexington - about 1776 21 2 14 Private Gen. Putnam - Pearson   drafted for 2 6 Capt Kimball -   Minute man 1776 or 1777 11 5 Capt Johnson - Col McIntosh   Capt Peck   Capt Savary  
 5. In what battles was he engaged? none  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Bradford - Mass  7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditional evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? traditional  8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? correct 
I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
Sam J Potts Examining Clerk.