Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 17475, Francis Henry, Mass.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Mass.
Henry, Francis
S. 17475
CONTENTS
Carded

10370
New Hampshire
Francis Hemen-
shire in the State of N. Hamp-
who was a Private in the Company commanded
by Captain Fuller of the Reg t commanded
for 9 months 6 days Mass
1888
Aug 27 EB Stearns history P. 10
Enrolled on the Roll of Miss Hannah at the rate of 30 Dollars 68 Cents per annum to commence on the 5th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 5 day of April 1833 and Seal L.G. Miss Elizabeth Hemen Arrears to the 5th of March '33 $61.36 Semi-annual allowance ending Sept 4, 1834 15.34 $76.70
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832.
Recorded by John A. Eastman Clerk Book { Vol. 15 Page 90

Littleton, New Hampshire
This is to certify that the 10th day of January 1854 p.m.
before me, in your presence, was known to me to be the person described in and who executed the foregoing instrument and acknowledged that he executed the same as his free act and deed. Given under my hand and the seal of the Probate Court at Littleton, New Hampshire, this 10th day of January 1854. Francis Hemen, a resident of the County of Coos, State of New Hampshire, aged 78 years, being first duly sworn, deposes and says that the foregoing instrument acknowledged before him on this day is true to the best of his knowledge, information and belief. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 10th day of January 1854. James Hemen My Commission Expires July 10, 1854.
Sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid before me Marion Motion Judge of Probate 6th January Henry

We Elisha Smith a clergyman residing in Chesterfield aforesaid & Sarkin G. Mead of said Chesterfield hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Francis Henry who has been for some time past a subscriber to the Greyhound Dial which we believe to be the 18th year of its publication & that he has been in the town of Chesterfield where he has been for some time past a resident & that he has been for some time past a resident of the town of Chesterfield.
Elisha Smith Sarkin G. Mead
Subscribed to me this 10th day of August A.D. 1832 before me Aaron Watson Judge of Probate
And the said Court do hereby declare their Opinion after the investigation of the matter and after putting the interro- gatories prescribed by the War department that the above named Applicant was a revolutionary soldier and resided in the state, and the Court further certifies that it appears to them that Elisha Smith who has signed the preceding certificate, is a clergyman, resident in the town of Chesterfield, and that Sarkin G. Mead, who has also signed the same, is a resident in the same town, and is a credible person and that their statement is entitled to credit —
Aaron Watson Judge of Probate
To the Parker Register of the Court of Probate for the said County of Cheshire, do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Francis Henry for a pension —
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this tenth day of August A.D. 1832 —
The Parker Regt of Probate for said County of Cheshire

9072
Francis Henry
Private 9 Mns 6 days
H. C. E.
14 Obj.
Dec 20 1832
7.30.68
2 61.36
15.34
76.705
L. G. Mead Chesterfield NH

BRIEF in the case of Francis Henry of Chesterfield County of Cheshire in the State of New Hampshire (Act 7th June, 1832.)
 1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? Power to  2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?  3. How old is he? 78  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.     Ag 11/10 In 1775- 8 Private Gen. Putnam Col Abel  comd   about the time of the Battle of Bunker Hill 6 Lieut. Little   after which 1 Col Billings Col Williams  
 5. In what battles was he engaged? None mentioned  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Barnesburgh Mass  7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditional evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? One living witness  8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? Right 
I certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
Wm C Easton Examining Clerk.

17. 475 INVALID.
No. _____
Francis Henry
1818-1884
Act: June 1840
Index:—Vol. 1 , Page 177
[Arrangement of 1870.]

7072 Francis Henry
L. G. Mead Clatsfield, W. Va.

BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims, of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of Francis Henry which require further proof or explanation.
I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides? Yes II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides? Yes III. If the applicant did not make the declaration in the county where he resides, is there any reason assigned for his not doing so? ( ) IV. Has the declarant mentioned the period or periods of the war when he served? Yes V. * Has he mentioned 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? Yes VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations? Yes VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832? Yes VIII. Has the Court given their opinion? Yes IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate? Yes X. Is the Clerk's seal affixed? And if so, has it a device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal? Yes

XI. Has the applicant obtained the evidence of a clergyman and another respectable citizen as to their belief respecting his age and the general belief in his neighborhood relative to his revolutionary service? Yes XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it? XIII. If the applicant has no documentary evidence, and has not obtained the testimony of at least one living witness, has he stated in his declaration that such proof cannot be had? XIV. † If the applicant has produced a witness or witnesses as to his service, has the magistrate who administered the oath certified that he, she, or they are persons of credibility? No Has the official character and signature of the magistrate been certified by the proper officer under his seal of office? Yes XV. Does it appear from any of the papers that the witness was in such a situation, or of such an age, as to have a personal knowledge of the applicant's service? Yes XVI. Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct? Yes XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And, if not, which of them is not so answered? Yes
EXPLANATORY NOTES.
QUERE V. 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 the 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 is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable.
†QUERE XIV. Proof of Service.
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 claimants 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.
†QUERE XVI. Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticated the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other paper authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the end 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.
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Paul Weatherbee's
Account for Frances Hovey

On Feb Weatherbee joined the army of Genl. Sherman and state of Georgia April 9 th 1865 on both sides of the river at the surrender of Genl. Johnston I resided in Sumner County, Tennessee I have known Genl. Sherman since childhood in 1840 I was in the house with him said Henry was in the house with him when Genl. Sherman belonged to the Mountain when he was in Capt. John's house of Sumner Co. Tenn. On the 14 th of April 1865 on the day of Genl. Smith's said Henry left for Sumner Co. Tenn. & Foster's Cross Roads into the Army of Genl. Sherman & Genl. Thomas, so the a month, I was in the house with him till the 14 th of the following day when he returned to Sumner Co. Tenn. - I was in the house at the same time (the weather was a perfect hail of snow & ice) - I saw him during said time -正月 1865 - At the Alamance, at the battle of Bentonville, Genl. Sherman's march to the sea - (I was in the house with him) Genl. Smith's letter to Genl. Sherman - I was in the house with him we had a talk about the weather - I was in the house with him we referred to Genl. Sherman's letter to Genl. Sherman - At the time when we were in the house with him - In the fall of 1864. said Henry was in the house with him - a time of 30 days under Capt. Bell's command - I did not see him then but I heard from all the neighbors that he was in the house with him during the time - I heard from him tell of his departure as that time was a time of doubt he was in the house with him I was in the house with him at the time of the surrender - at the time of the surrender - I was in the house with him - Your Weatherbee
February 14 th 1882 - When the raid of Genl. Weatherbee generally appearing made all that he was a soldier in the signed with true & wife name - a kin G. Mead for Ben

Cheshire. August 9. 1832
I Salma Hale clerk of the Judicial Court in said county certify that Sarkin Gilliland is a Justice of the peace in and for said county - and that the foregoing official signature is in his own hand writing. In testimony whereof I hereunto affix the seal of said Ju- dicial Court of Judicature
S. Hale clerk
Cheshire Dec. 28. 1832. I hereby certify that Dear Mr. Lake - say - of the within document is a credible witness D. G. Merrill Justice
Cheshire Dec. 28. 1832 I hereby certify that the within document is a true copy of the original and that the signature of Sarkin Gilliland is in his own hand writing and that he is a Justice of the peace in and for said county - and that the foregoing official signature is in his own hand writing. In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my Notarial seal - 28th day of December 1832 - Sarkin G. Merrill Not. Public