Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 32824, Asa Hebard, Conn.

SERVICE
Conn.
Hebard, Asa
NUMBER
S. 32824
CONTENTS

3893
Massachusetts Roll -
Asa Hebard Col o Swift Private
Connecticut line - 1777 - 3 years In the army of the United States during the Revolutionary War.
Inscribed on the Roll of Massachusetts at the rate of Eight Dollars per month, to commence on the 10 th of April 1818.
Certificate of Pension issued the 24 th of October 1818 and sent to Jonathan Leavitt Esq. Judge Greenfield, Mass s
Arrears to 4th of Sept r 1818. 4 m th  \frac{25}{30} — 38:66
Semi-ann. all'ce ending 4 th March 1819 — 48: —
$ 86:66
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
Discontinued
Lyden. Franklin Co
Massachusetts Roll of Asa Hebard Col o Swift Private Connecticut line - 1777 - 3 years In the army of the United States during the Revolutionary War.

George Melburn Affidavit Amounting to R 84.00

I George Nebard of Leyden County of Franklin Commonwealth of Massachusetts of lawful age Depose and say that I laboured for my father and Mother after I was of age from the 20 th of October 1824 to April the 4 th 1825 Making five month and half at 8 Dollars per month amounting to 44 Dollars also August the 15 th 1825 I lent him the said our Mother thirteen Dollars in cash also I worked for him the said our Mother three month beginning the first of August to the first of November at 10 Dollars per month Making 30 Dollars and I further Depose and say that I have since have Received every thing in Satisfaction thereof for any of the above sums the whole Demand that I have against my father and Mother amounts to 87 Dollars Leyden November the 11 th 1825 George H. Nebard
Franklin ss November 11 th 1825 then the above named George Nebard Personally appeared and Made solemn oath to the truth of the above affidavit by him subscribed Before me George Mowry Justice of the Peace
I certify that George Nebard the above named is a Disinterested Credible Witness
George Mowry Justice of the Peace

Asa Hebardo
Schedule

Schedule, of the Estate of Asa Hebard of Leyden County of Franklin and State of Massachusetts, Applicant for a Pension under the act of Congress of May 1st 1820.
   4 Pigs — — — —  7.80—    5 Bushels of Rye — — —  2.88    1 Old iron bar — 1 Chain — 1 Plough  4.00.    1 Shovel & tongs — 1 Brass kettle —  1.50    6 knives & forks & 6 plates —  .55    2 Platters — — — —  .75    5 Bushels of corn, 5 barrels of cider  5.00    1 old pot — 1 broken tea kettle &     1 pair of old iron irons —  1.19     $23.58   
Asa Hebbard

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
COUNTY OF FRANKLIN ss.
ON this sixteenth - day of November - 1825, personally appeared in open court, before the Court of Common Pleas, being a court of record for the county of Franklin, established as such by the Constitution and Laws of said Commonwealth, Asa Hebard resident in said county, aged Seventy years, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth, on his oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the provision made by the acts of Congress, of the 18th March, 1818, and the 1st May, 1820, that he, the said Asa Hebard , - enlisted for the term of Three years on the first - day of January - in the year - 1777 - in the state of Connecticut in the company commanded by captain in the regiment commanded by colonel Heman Swift in the line of the state of Connecticut - on the 27th of December 1799 continental establishment; that he continued to serve in the said corps until the 27th of December 1799 in the state of Connecticut when he was discharged from the said service, in the state of Connecticut that his name has been placed on the pension list, and dropt therefrom on account of his property.
And, in pursuance of the act of the 1st of May, 1820, I do solemnly swear, that I was a resident citizen of the United States, on the 18th day of March, 1818; and that I have not, since that time, by gift, sale, or in any manner, disposed of my property, or any part thereof, with intent thereby so to diminish it as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress, entitled "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States, in the Revolutionary war," passed on the 18th day of March, 1818; and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me, any property, or securities, contracts, or debts, due to me; nor have I any income other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed, and by me subscribed. That, since the exhibition of my first schedule, the following changes have been made in my property - viz. Of the seventy acres of land, I sold 18 acres and 88 rods for $185.00 - which I appropriated for the support of my family, and the payment of debts. The residue of the land I sold for $583.00. which I have appropriated for the payment of my debts, & which the affidavits of my creditors will substantiate. I broke of oxen I sold and paid debts with in and contracted for necessaries for my family's use - 1 heifer died - 1 Cow & 1 heifer used for beef in the family - 2 hogs & 5 pigs were for the support of my family - Wares and Cotts, 10 sheep and lambs I have sold, the avails of which have been appropriated for the support of my family, the articles of household furniture are worn out, save those given in my second schedule. I am by occupation a laborer, which my age and increasing infirmities disable me from pursuing much of the time - My family now consists of myself & wife aged 63 who by reason of her ill health has been under the care of a physician for several years - and my children 9 in number - My daughter Minerva is now and has been for a number of years in a very low state of health - The rest of my children have left me, & have no means of assisting in my support.
List of debts which I have paid & to which the affidavits refer -
Geo. Mowry 6.79. - Sarah Wilbur 20.44. - Chester Severance - 7.93. Peleg Babcock 60.72. - John Mowry 2.19. - Jabez Babcock - 161.45 Benjamin Babcock 2.32. - Rufus Shattuck 16.26. - Ansel Phelps - 3.43. John Denio 4.13. - Geo. Hebard 87.00 - Mary Coston 7.75. - Reuben Sheldon 212.02. - Sarah Wilbur 22.00 - Meats & Tallow 3.00 Charles Green 7.59 - Briggs Potter 5.00 - Eli Wing 39.88 - Jesse Lyons 12.77 - Sylvester Allen 4.09 - Timothy Allen 4.13 - Benjamin Baker 3.33 - Ebenezer Ames 19.09 - Daniel Willis 7.81 - total amount $ 421.06
Sworn to, and declared, on the seventeenth day November 1825 before the Court aforesaid.
Asa Hebard E. Alvord Clerk
I, Elijah Alvord Clerk of Court of Common Pleas do hereby certify, that it appears, to the satisfaction of the Court, that the said Asa Hebard did serve in the Revolutionary War, as stated in the preceding declaration, against the common enemy, for the term of nine months, under one engagement, on the continental establishment. I also certify, that the foregoing oath, and the schedule thereto annexed, are truly copied from the record of the said court; and I do further certify, that it is the opinion of the said court, that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule is twenty three dollars and fifty eight cents.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said court, on this seventeenth day of November 1825
E. Alvord Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for the County of Franklin.

Dear Hebebrand
Correct

I Asa Hebard a Citizen of the United States now resident in the Town of Leyden in the County in the County of Franklin and Commonwealth of Massachusetts do on oath declare that I served in the Army of the United States against the Common Enemy in the Revolutionary War—
I enlisted into the service on the Continental Estab- lishment on the first day of January in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and seventy seven for the term of three years unless sooner dischar- ged in the company commanded by Captain Vine Elderkin (but soon after my enlistment by Captain Thomas Converse) in the Regiment commanded by Colonel Heman Swift in the Connecticut Line on the seventeenth of July A.D. 1777 I received a warrant appointing me a Sergeant which is herunto annexed as is also my discharge which I received at the expiration of my term of enlistment on the 20th of December A.D. 1779 at Morristown N.J.
I am now in the sixty third year of my age I have by great industry and economy been able to get a comfortable living and I own a small property but I am much in debt and cannot discharge them without distressing myself and family I am now unable to do much manual labor and my wife has been confined by sickness for some months and probably will never be able to assist me in supporting my family any more— This I consider as a fair statement of my circumstances and I think I am in need of assistance from my country for support—
Dated at Greenfield in the County & Commonwealth aforesaid this tenth day of April A.D. 1818
Asa Hebard,
Attest Sam Wells J
State of Massachusetts Franklin— April 10th A.D. 1818— The above named Asa Hebard made oath that

That the Declaration aforesaid by him subscribed is true Before me Joshua H. Smith , Judge of the Circuit Court of Common Pleas
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Franklin ss. April 10 th A.D. 1818
We Uriah Millbury and Tabor Babcock two of the Selectmen of the Town of Leyden in the County of Franklin & Commonwealth aforesaid do testify and say that we have been acquainted with the within named Asa Hubbard for about twenty years and we do believe that the statement which he has made in his declaration aforesaid is true & we think he stands in need of assistance from his country for support
Uriah Millbury Tabor Babcock
Sworn to the day & year last aforesaid Before me Joshua H. Smith , Judge aforesaid
To the Secretary of the Department of Navy
The Subscriber Judge of the Circuit Court of Common Pleas for the Western Circuit in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts which includes the County of Franklin aforesaid do hereby certify that from the testimonies aforesaid it appears to my satisfaction that the before named Asa Hubbard served in the Revolutionary War against the common enemy as he has set forth in his declaration aforesaid and that by reason of his reduced circumstances in life he is in need of assistance from his country for support
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of the Court aforesaid this tenth day of April A.D. 1818
Joshua H. Smith

Discharge from the Army
Hebard, Asa Conn S 32824

Sergeant Y Hubbard of the 4 th Connecticut Regiment has served the term of three years the full time for which he enlisted with reputation, is discharged the service of the United States. Norristown Decr 29 1869 Phil a Bradley Col d Mon d

Hebard, Asa Conn 532824

Heman Swift Esq r Col l of 1 Reg t raised in Connecticut in New England in America
To Aja Mehano Greeting
Reposing special trust and confidence in your Fidelity and good Conduct, I do constitute and appoint you the said Aja Mehano to be Fourth Serjeant in the Sixth Company and Reg t whereof I am Colonel, Inlisted and assembled for the Defence of this and the rest of the United States, and I do hereby Authorize and Impower you to Exercise your said Office in a Due Discharge of the Duties thereof, which you are carefully and Diligently to attend; as Fourth Serjeant as aforesaid According to the Trust reposed in you, for which this is your sufficient Warrant
Peeks Hill July 17 th 1777
Heman Swift Col l

32 824 Pay INVALID.
File No. 32,824
Asa Hebard
Rev Rev
Act: 18 th March 1818 th
Index:—Vol. 2, Page 181
[Arrangement of 1870.]

See letter to Hon. J. C. Allen H. R. 8. April 1826.
Restored
commencing 8 th Jany 1827. at 8 p. m.
Notification sent to Hon. J. C. Allen. H. R. 18. Jany 1827.
24 Oct 1818
March 1819

3. 893.
Asa Hubbard
not env
Mark W. G.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
FRANKLIN ss.
At a Special Session of the Circuit Court of Common Pleas, for the Western Circuit, began and holden at Greenfield, within and for the County of Franklin, on Monday the tenth day of July, in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and twenty, et de die in diem to the fifteenth day of the same month,
P ERSONALLY appeared in open Court, being a Court of Record, within and for said County of Franklin, established as such by the Constitution and Laws of said Commonwealth, Asa Hebarde aged sixty four years, resident in Seyden in said County, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth, on his oath, declare that he served in the Revolutionary War as follows:
I entered the service in the month of January A.D. 1777 & served for the term of three years in the company commanded by Capt. Elderkin in Col. Swift's regiment in the Connecticut line, and served in the same until my term of enlistment had expired and was discharged at Morristown, New Jersey. My certificate is dated October 24 th 1818. The pension to commence April 10. A.D. 1818, and is numbered 3,843. I am by occupation a labourer which my age and increasing infirmities disable me from pursuing much of the time. My family now consists of myself, and wife aged 58, who is very feeble, by reason of a liver complaint, and my children Harriet, aged 24, Minerva, aged 19, who is sickly, George Washington, aged 16, and Charles, aged 15, all whom are entirely dependent on me for support & subsistence;

and I do solemnly swear, that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18th day of March, 1818 ; and that I have not, since that time, by gift, sale, or in any manner, disposed of my property, or any part thereof, with intent thereby so to diminish it, as to bring myself within the provisions of an Act of Congress, entitled " An Act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States, in the Revolutionary War," passed on the 18th day of March, 1818 ; and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me, any property or securities, contracts or debts, due to me, nor have I any income, other than what is contained in the Schedule hereto annexed, and by me subscribed.
Asa Hebard
Sworn to and declared, on the tenth day of July A. D. 1820, before the said Court.
Attest, E. Alvord CLERK.
I ELIJAH ALVORD, Clerk of the aforesaid Court, do hereby certify that the foregoing oath and the Schedule thereto annexed are truly copied from the records of the said Court ; and I do further certify that it is the opinion of the said Court that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid Schedule is one thousand and nine dollars and fifty cents
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court, on this fifteenth day of July, 1820.
E. Alvord CLERK.

Schedule of the estate of Asa Hebard of Lynden County of Franklin & State of Massachusetts, applicant for a pension under the act of Congress of May 1. 1820.     Seventy acres of lands - - - - -  770.00    1 Yoke Oxen 48, 1 Heifer 12, - 1 Cow 18 - 1 Heifer 7, - - -  85.00    Mare & colt 50, 3 y. old colt, 30 - 1 colt injured 8, - - -  88.00    2 Hogs & 5 Pigs 12.00 - 10 Sheep & Lambs 10, - 2 Tables 3. -  25.00    12 old chairs 4, - Hollow Ware 5. Brass Kettle 5. - - -  14.00    Cider Barrels 2. - Old case drawers 2, - - - - -  4.00    Andirons, Shovels & Tongs 5.50 - - - - -  5.50    Tubs & Pails & Churn 3.00 - Farming tools 10 - - -  13.00    Table furniture 5, - - - - -  5.00     $1009,50   
Debts that I owe, Benjamin Kilton 130, R. Sheldon 122, T. Babcock 63.57 - B. Babcock 46.85 - Doct. Wing 31.29 Rufus Shattuck 41, - J. Lyon 16, - D. Willis 18, - S. Wilber 10, A. Carpenter 4, - S. Longley 7, 12 - T. Hall 3, E. Clark 3, Printers 2.34 - D. Ripley 1.83 - M. Bolton 3.34 - E. Morgan 5.34 - J. Mowry 14.00 Total $522.68
Asa Hebard

Asa Tibbard To. Ruben Sheldon Cr. Dr.
  1819 May 20th To 1 qt. Rum .36   1/2 a B. tea .22   25 1 qt. Rum .23   28 1 qt. Brandy .21   31 1 Camb .12   June 11 1 Brass Kettle 7 lb 7 oz. .80 5.96   1 Wood Dipper .17   2 bu. Salt 6/ 2.00 
Merchandise similar for the remainder of the year } 52.00
  1820 June 2 d 3 1/2 yds. Shirting 28 .98   6 " lalind 2 1/2 2.17   6 " " " 2 1/6 2.50   2 s. thread. 8 - 1 1/2 pt Rum 22 .28   1 ball thread .7   Leather tea Sugar & Sundries for the remainder of the year 40.00 
  1821 Augt. 30 To 2 d Nails .22   1 Basket .50   1 Rum Hld 2.50   1/2 pt. Canton Crape 6.50   1 Ax below .17   Leather 3.04   2 a yarn 3/4 1.08   Merchandise similar for the remainder of the year 7.00   22.91 
  1822 Mar. 13 To Leather 3.14   2 a yarn 1.08   May 29 1 1/2 pt Rum .8   1 Shoe .50   1 1/2 bu. Salt 1.50   Merchandise for remainder of year 45.00   51.20   179.48 

Acct Forward
179.48
1823 May 22 d . To 1 Block. tin trapot — .92 1/4 Bu. Beans — .21 1 bu. Salt — 1.17 1/2 Bbl. mackerel — 3.60 3 yds. Drilling — 1.50 Thread & button — .6 Murchandise delivered to the end of 1823 — 20.19
1824 Apr. 6 To 1 Plough — 9.00 1 bu. Salt — 1.13 1 Gl. C. Brandy — .38 Sundries — 2.54
1825 Feb. 4 To 1 Blk. Warsted Vest & trimmings — 1.93 1 Palm leaf Hat — 1.00 8 yds. Blk. Bambarett — 4.00 1 bu. Salt — 1.00
Murchandise delivered for an of family to the 18.41 both Nov. 1825 — 39.39
Murchandise delivered for family since 10 th Nov. 1825 to Dec. 1 st 1826 — 245.92  11.90 11.90 $257.82
Supra Credit By flax seed etc Corn Butter & flannel from May 1819 to Dec. 1. 1825 — 30.00 $227.82
Dec. 1. 1826 interest due on Estate

I Reuben Sheldon jun of Leyden County of Franklin Commonwealth of Massachusetts of Lawful Age do testify and Say that I Took the foregoing Account from my Books and it is Things that I to Sold to Asa Hubbard of Leyden out of my Store Delivered to him yearly as is stated in the attached Account
Reuben Sheldon Jr.
Franklin ss Leyden November 18 th 1826 Then Personally appeared Reuben Sheldon for the signer of The above written affidavit and made solemn oath that the same contains the truth and nothing but the truth Before me George Mawry Justice of the Peace
I hereby certify that George Mawry is a justice of the Peace within & for the County of Franklin & that I believe the foregoing is his signature Jan y 8. 1827. Sam l G Allen M c

Sarah Walker Affidavit 8 20-44

I Sarah Wilbur of Leyden County of Franklin Commonwealth of Massachusetts of lawful age Depose and say that George W. Hubbard has this Day Assumed and Become obliga- ted to me for a Debt Twenty Dollars and forty four cents Due to me from Elder Asa Hubbard of Leyden in said County at being for Labour Done in his family the Summer past Leyden November 13 th 1825
Sarah Wilbur
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Franklin ss Leyden November 13 th 1825 Then Sarah Wilbur Personally appeared and made oath to the truth of the above affidavit By her Subscription. Before me George Mawry Justice of the Peace
I certify that Sarah Wilbur is a credible Disinterested Witness George Mawry Justice of the Peace

Mary letter affidavit amounts to
R 17-75

I Mary Cotton of Leyden County of Franklin Commonwealth of Massachusetts of Lawful age Depose and say that I did Remiss as a Gayle of for Elder Asa Meland of Leyden County and Common wealth for Six years past for which the said Asa Meland became indebted to me for the Sum of Seven Dollars and Seventy five cents and I further say George Meland Son of the aforesaid Asa Meland in November 1825 gave me his note of hand on interest for the Sum of Seven Dollars and Seventy five cents in satisfaction thereof Leyden the 9 th of November 1825 Mary Cotton
Franklin ss November the 9 th 1825 Mary Cotton Seamer of the above affidavit Personally appeared and made solemn oath that the above affidavit contains the truth Before me
George Mowry Justice of the Peace As witness that Mary Cotton the Above named is a Disinterested Credible Witness George Mowry Justice of the Peace

Sarah Wilber Affidavit
$ 22.00

I Sarah Wilbur of Leyden in the County of Franklin Commonwealth of Massachusetts of Lawful age Before and Say Mr George Nehard has this Day assumed and become obligated to me for a Debt of twenty two Dollars Due to me from Elder Asa Nehard of Leyden in said County Money lent three years ago November 11 th 1825
Sarah Wilbur
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Franklin ss Leyden November 11 th 1825 then Sarah Wilbur Personally appeared and made solemn oath to the truth of the above Affidavit by her Subscribed Before me George Mowry Justice of the Peace I certify that Sarah within the above named was a Disinterested credible Witness George Mowry Justice of the Peace

Reuben Sheldon Affidavit Amounts to R 212.02

I Reuben Sheldon Jr of Leyden County of Franklin Commonwealth of Massachusetts of Lawful age Depose and say that in May 1819 Eldon Asa Hubbard of Leyden County and Commonwealth aforesaid commenced trading with me and from that time has since been delivered to him out of my store till November the 10th 1825 for which he the said Asa Hubbard became indebted to me two hundred and ten twelve Dollars and two cents and further say that George Hubbard son of Asa Hubbard above named on the 10th of November 1825 gave me his Note of hand in satisfaction thereof Leyden November 10th 1825
Reuben Sheldon Jr.
Franklin ss Leyden November 10th 1825
then the above named Reuben Sheldon Jr personally appeared and made solemn oath to the truth of the above affidavit by him subscribed Before me George Morry Justice of Peace
I certify that Reuben the above named is a Deserved credible Witness George Morry Justice of the Peace

Wheaten Galt Affidavit Amount to R 3.00

I Wheaton Dabbett of Leyden County of Franklin Commonwealth of Massachusetts of lawful age Depose and say that I had Barnum as a Shop Jones for several years Past for Eldon Asa Meland of Leyden County Commonwealth aforesaid for which the said Asa Meland became indebted to me the sum of Three Dollars and I further Depose and say George Meland Son of the aforesaid Asa Meland on the 10 th Day of November 1825 gave me his note of hand for the above sum in satisfaction thereof Leyden the 10 th of November 1825
Wheaton Dabbett
Franklin November the 10 th 1825 Then Wheaton Dabbett Personally appeared and made Salmon oath to the truth of the above Affidavit by him subscribed before me George Mawsey Justice of the Peace I certify that Wheaton Dabbett the above deposed is a Disin- terested Witness by me George Mawsey Justice of the Peace

Briggs Patten affidavit
Amounts to R 5.00

I Briggs Potter of Lynden County of Franklin Commonwealth of Massachusetts of lawful age Depose and say in April 1824 I sold Elder Asa Mearns of Lynden County and Commonwealth aforesaid ten hundred of hay for which he the said Asa Mearns became indebted to me the sum of five Dollars. and I further Depose and say George Mearns son of the above named Asa Mearns on the 10th of November 1825 gave me his Note of hand for the above sum in satisfaction thereof Lynden November 10th 1825 Briggs Potter
Franklin ss November 10th 1825 then Briggs Potter the Signer of the above Affidavit appeared and made solemn oath to the truth of the above Affidavit by him subscribed Before me George Mowry Justice of the Peace I certify that Briggs Potter is a Disinterested credible Witness George Mowry Justice of the Peace

Charles G. Green
W. J. Edwards
Amounts to
R 4.59

I Charles Green of Laleuain County of Franklin Commonwealth of Massachusetts Before and say that in the year 1821 I Did Blacksmith work and at Divers times Service for Elden Asa Mearns of Leyden County and Commonwealth aforesaid for which he the said Asa Mearns became indebted to me the Sum of Seven Dollars fifty Cents and I further Depose and say that George Mearns Son of the above named Asa Mearns and gave me this Note of hand for the above Sum in Satisfaction thereof Charles Green Leyden November 10 th 1825
Franklin ss Leyden November 10 th 1825 Then Charles Green the Signer of the above Respectfully appeared and made solemn oath to the truth of the above affidavit by him. Subscribed Before me George Mowry Justice of the Peace I hereby Charles Green the above named is a Downtoasted Credible Witness George Mowry Justice of the Peace

Eli Winy Affidavit Amounts to $ 39.88

I Eli Wing of Leyden County of Franklin and Commonwealth of Massachusetts of lawful age Depose and say Seven years ago in March last past I Did Business as a Doctor for Eldon Asa Neland of Leyden County and Commonwealth aforesaid and Were Done at sundry times ever since till the tenth of November 1825 for which he the said Asa Neland became indebted to me the sum of thirty one Dollars Eighty Eight cents and further say George Neland son of the said Asa Neland on the tenth Day of November 1825 gave me his Note of Hand for the above sum in Satisfaction thereof Leyden the 10 th of November 1825 Eli Wing
Franklin ss November 10 th 1825 the Above named Eli Wing Personally Appeared and Made solemn oath to Truth of the above Affidavit by him subscribed Before me George Mawry Justice of the Peace I certify that Eli Wing the above named is a Disinterested Credible Witness George Mawry Justice of the Peace

Westchester Allen
Affidavit
X 4.03

I Silvester Allen of Greenfield County of Franklin Commonwealth of Massachusetts Do hereby certify that Depose and say that Mr George Meland of Leyden has this day assumed and become obligated to me for a Debt Due to me from Elder Asa Meland of Leyden the sum of four Dollars and Three Cents said Debt became Due to me for Clothing Delivered in February 1825 Greenfield November 12 th 1825 Sylvester Allen
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Franklin ss Greenfield November 12. 1825 Then I certify that Sylvester Allen personally appeared and Allen the above claim made oath to the truth of the above is a true and correct statement Witness George Mowry Justice of the Peace George Mowry Justice of the Peace

Jonathan Wall affidavit 8 4-13

I Timothy Hall Jr. of Greenfield County of Franklin Commonwealth of Massachusetts of Lawful Age Before and Say Mr George W. Hubbard has this Day Assumed and Become Obligated to me for my Partner for a Debt of four Dollars and Twenty five Cents Due to me from Elder Asa Hubbard of Leyden in Said County Said account is for a hat Delivered October 29. 1824 Timothy Hall Jr Greenfield November 12. 1824
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Franklin ss Greenfield November 12 th 1824 Then
I certify that Timothy Hall the above named is a Disinterested Credible Witness George Mowry Justice of the Peace
Timothy Hall Jr. Personally appeared and Made oath to the truth of the above Affidavit by him. Subscribed Before me George Mowry Justice of the Peace

Benjamin Baker Affidavit Amounting to R 9.33

I Benjamin Baker of Lynden County of Franklin Commonwealth of Massachusetts of lawful age Do Depose and say that I have done Shoemaking a number of months past for Eldon Asa Meland of Lynden County Commonwealth aforesaid and also sold him the sum of one Barrel of cider for which on settlement he the said Asa Meland became indebted to me on the 11 th of November 1825 the sum of Three Dollars thirty three cents and I further Depose and say that George Meland Son of the above named Asa Meland on the 11 th of November 1825 give me his Note of hand for Three Dollars and thirty three cents in satisfaction thereof for the above sum Benjamin Baker Lynden November 11 th 1825
Franklin ss Lynden November the 11 th 1825 Then I certify that Benja m (the above named Benjamin Baker Baker the above { Personally appeared and made oath to named in a Duntand) the above affidavit by him subscribed credible Witness { Before me George Mawry Justice of the Peace George Mawry Justice of the Peace

Ebenezer Ames
Affidavit
amounts to
R 19c 09

I Ebenezer Ames of Lynden County of Franklin Commonwealth of Massachusetts of Lawful age do hereby say that I did work as a Blacksmith for Elder Asa Neland of Lynden County and Commonwealth afforded the account commenced in 1816 and at divers times till the 10 th of November 1825 for which the said Asa Neland became indebted to me the sum of nineteen Dollars and some cents and further say George Neland Son of the above named Asa Neland on the 10 th of November 1825 gave me his Note of hand for the sum of nineteen Dollars and cents in satisfaction thereof Ebenezer Ames Lynden the 10 th of November 1825
Franklin ss Lynden November the 10 th 1825 Then Ebenezer Ames the Signer of the above Affidavit Personally appeared and Made solemn oath to the truth of the above by him Subscribed Before me George Mawry
I certify that Ebenezer Ames the above named is a Disinterested Credible Witness George Mawry Justice of the Peace

Daniel Willis Affidavit Amounting to R 7. 80

I Daniel Willis of Colrain in the county of Franklin and Commonwealth of Massachusetts to all whom of lawful age do pass and say that Mr George W. Hebard has this day assumed and became obligated to me for a debt of seven dollars and eighty one cents due to me from Elden Asa Hebard of Leyden in said county for dressing cloth during this fall many am.
Colrain Nov 9. 1825
Daniel Willis
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Franklin ss. Nov. 9. 1825 Then Daniel Willis personally appeared before me the sub- scribed one of the Justices of the Peace within and for said county of Franklin and made solemn oath that the foregoing de- position by him subscribed is true before me
George Minslow
I certify Daniel Willis the above named is a Distinguished Credible Witness
George Minslow Justice of the Peace

John Deere
Affidavit
R 4-13

I John Denis of Greenfield in the County of Franklin of lawful age depose & say that Mr George Hubbard has this Day assumed and Become Obliged to me for a Debt of four Dollars and thirteen cents Due to me and one Alanson Clark Joint partners in printing and Book Selling Business From Elder Asa Hubbard of Leyden in said County the account Being for Newspapers and Advertisement Greenfield November 12 th 1824 Denis & Clarke
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Franklin ss then John Denis Personally appeared and made oath to the truth of the above Affidavit by him subscribed Before me George Justice of the Peace.
I certify John Denis the above claimed is a Disinterested credible Witness George Mowry Justice of the Peace

Ampl Phelps Affidavit 11 3-43

I Ansel Phelps of Greenfield County of Franklin of Massachusetts Commonwealth Prisoner of lawful Age Before me I say that Mr George W. Hubbard has this Day Assumed and Become obligated to me for a Debt of Three Dollars fifty Three Cents Due to me from Eldr Asa Hubbard of Leyden in said County the Debt Become Due for Bail in my last Greenfield December 12. 1825 Ansel Phelps
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Franklin ss Greenfield December the 12 th 1825 Then Personally appeared Ansel Phelps and Made solemn oath to the truth of the above affidavit by him subscribed Before me George Mowry Justice of the Peace
I certify that Ansel Phelps the above named is a Disinterested credible Witness George Mowry Justice of the Peace

I Rufus Shattuck of Leyden County of Franklin Commonwealth of Massachusetts of lawful age Depose and say I Did Burn up as a clothier for Elder Asa Webber of Leyden County and Commonwealth Aforesaid the account began in October 1821 and at sundry times till November 1825 for which the said Asa Webber became indebted to me the sum of Sixteen Dollars twenty six cents and I further say the Ninth Day of November 1825 George Webber Son of the said Asa Webber gave me his Note of hand on interest for the above sum in satisfaction thereof Leyden November 10 th 1825 Rufus Shattuck
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 10 th day of November 1825 Personally appeared Rufus Shattuck the signer of the above affidavit and made known that the above contains the truth before me George Mowry Justice of the Peace
I certify that Rufus Shattuck the above named is a Disinterested Credible Witness George Mowry Justice of the Peace
Rufus Shattuck
Affidavit
Amounts to
$ 16.26

Bonyan Babinech Alcoholist Amending to R 2-32 -

I Benjamin Babcock of Leyden County of Franklin Commonwealth of Massachusetts of Lawful age Depose and Say that Mr George Mearns has this Day assumed and become obligated to me for a Debt of two Dollars and thirty two cents Due to me from Eldy Mearns of Leyden in said County for loan that he brought of me in April 1824 Leyden November the 11 th 1825
Benjamin Babcock
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Franklin ss November 11 th 1825 Then Benjamin Babcock personally appeared and made solemn oath to the truth of the above affidavit by him subscribed before me George Mearns justice of the Peace
I certify that Benjamin Babcock is a Disinterested Credible George Mearns justice of the Peace

Debon Babcock, Affidavit Amounting to $ 161 - 75

I Tabor Babcock of Leyden in the county of Franklin and commonwealth of Massachusetts of Lawful age Depose and say that Mr George Mebane has this Day Assumed and Become Obligated to me for a Debt of one Hundred Twenty one Dollars forty five cents Due to from Elder Asa Mebane of Leyden in said County for lent Money three years ago August Last Past Leyden November 11 - 1825 Tabor Babcock
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Franklin ss Leyden November 11 th 1825 then Tabor Babcock Personally appeared and Made oath to the truth of the above affidavit by him subscribed Before me George Mowry Justice of the Peace I Certify that Tabor Babcock the above named is a Disinterested Credible Witness George Mowry Justice of the Peace

John Mowry Affidavit
Amounts to
R 2-19

I John Mowry of Leyden County of Franklin Commonwealth of Massachusetts of Lawful Age Before and Say that Eldon and Richard Became indebted to me for Landing account in June 1824 the Sum of two Dollars Nineteen Cents and I further Before and Say George Melnard Son of the Above named Eldon and Richard gave me his Note of hand for the same Sum in Notes further thereof Said Note given November 10 th 1823. Leyden November 10 th 1825 John Mowry
Franklin. November 10 th 1825 then John Mowry the Signer of the Above Personally appeared and made solemn oath to the truth of the Above affidavit by him Subscribed Before me George Mowry
Justice of the Peace I certify that John Mowry the Above named is a Disinterested Credible Witness George Mowry Justice of the Peace

Perry Babcock Affidavit Witnessing to R 60, 72

I Poley Babcock of Lynden County of Franklin Commonwealth of Massachusetts of Lawful age Before me say that Mr George Melnard has this Day Assumed and Become obligated to me for a Debt of Sixty Dollars and Seventy two cent Due to me from Eldon Asa Melnard of Lynden County aforesaid for lent money since years ago Lynden November 11 th 1825 Poley Babcock
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Franklin ss November 11 th 1825 then Poley Babcock Personally appeared and made solemn oath to the truth of the above affidavit by him. Subscribed before me George Mowry Justice of the Peace I certify that Poley Babcock the above named is a credible Disinterested Witness George Mowry Justice of the Peace

Christie's Official
Amounts to
R 7-93

I Chester Severance of Leyden County of Franklin Commonwealth of Massachusetts of lawful age Do Depose and say that in April 1821 I had business for Elder Asa Meland as a Shoemaker for which he the said Asa Meland became indebted to me for the sum of Seven Dollars Ninety three cents and I further say that George Meland son of the aforesaid Asa Meland on the 10 th of December 1825 gave me his note of hand for the above sum in satisfaction thereof Leyden the 19 th of December 1825 Chester Severance
Franklin Leyden the 10 th of December 1825 then the above named Chester Severance Personally appeared and made solemn oath to the truth of the above affidavit by him subscribed before me George Mowry Justice of the Peace I certify that Chester Severance is a Disinterested credible Witness George Mowry Justice of the Peace

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Franklin ss. Clerks Office Nov. 30. 1825
I Elijah Sward Clerk of the Judicial Courts, holden within and for the County of Franklin aforesaid, do certify that George Mowry Esq. is, and at the several times, when the twenty two affidavits herunto annexed purport to have been taken, was a Justice of the Peace within and for said County, duly commissioned and qualified and acting as such under the authority of this Commonwealth. And I further certify that the several signatures to the caption of the said Affidavits are done in his own proper hand.
In testimony whereof I have herunto set my hand and the seal of the Court of Common Pleas for said County the day and year above written E. Sward Clerk

Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Clerks Office, Greenfield, March 8 th 1826
Franklin ss I Elijah Alvord Clerk of the Court of Sessions within and for the County of Franklin aforesaid do certify that Hooker Leavitt Esq. whose name is subscribed to the exemplification of the two deeds herunto annexed is the Register of deeds for the said County duly chosen and qualified and that the said signature is genuine. And I further certify that there is no seal pertaining to his said Office.
In testimony whereof I have herunto set my hand and the seal of the said Court the day and year above written.
E. Alvord

To all people to whom these presents shall come :
GREETING.
KNOW YE , That I Asa Hibbard of Lyden in the County of Franklin and Commonwealth of Massachusetts — Minister —
for and in consideration of the sum of one Hundred and eighty five dollars, current money of the Commonwealth aforesaid, to me in hand paid, before the ensealing hereof, by John Mawry of Lyden in the County and Commonwealth aforesaid — Blacksmith
the receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge, and am fully satisfied, contented, and paid; HAVE given, granted, bargained, sold, aliened, released, conveyed and confirmed, and by these presents, do freely, clearly and absolutely give, grant, bargain, sell, alien, release, convey and confirm unto him the said John
heirs and assigns forever, a certain tract of Land lying and being in Lyden in said County of Franklin containing eighteen Acres and Eighty Six Rods, be the same more or less, and is part of the Calf farm that I bought of Nathan Fairbanks and is bounded as follows, viz — beginning at a Stake and Stone, and from thence West 7 deg. South Seventy four and half rods, to a Stake and Stone, on Green River so called thence north 78 deg. west 8 rods, \frac{40}{100} to a Stake and Stone, thence north 21 deg. 30 minutes east thirteen rods, \frac{81}{100} thence east 12 deg. north ten rods, thence east 35 deg. north twenty three rods, thence east 24 deg. north 36 Rods to a Stake and Stone, thence South 83 deg. east 53 rods, \frac{48}{100} to the first mentioned bound, and adjoining land belonging to the heirs of Capt. Dufington west on Green river south on road leading from Lyden to Colrain east on land of Asa Hibbard
TO HAVE AND TO HOLD, the before granted premises, with the appurtenances and privileges thereto belonging, to him the said John Mawry his heirs and assigns : to his and their own proper use, benefit and behoof forevermore.
And I the said Asa Hibbard for myself my heirs, executors, and administrators, do covenant, promise and grant unto, and with the said John Mawry his heirs, and assigns forever, that before and until the ensealing hereof, I am the true, sole, proper and lawful owner and possessor of the before granted premises, with the appurtenances. And have in myself good right, full power and lawful authority to give, grant, bargain, sell, alien, release, convey and confirm the same as aforesaid ; and that free and clear, and freely and clearly, executed, acquitted and discharged of and from all former and other gifts, grants, bargains, sales, leases, mortgages, wills, entails, jointures, dowries, thirds, executions and incumbrances whatsoever.
AND FURTHERMORE, I the said Asa Hibbard for me my heirs, executors and administrators, do hereby covenant, promise and engage the before granted premises, with the appurtenances unto him the said John Mawry his heirs and assigns forever, to warrant, secure and defend against the lawful claims or demands of any person or persons whatsoever. In witness whereof we
have hereunto set our hands and seals this fifth day of April in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and twenty two —
Signed, sealed, and delivered, in presence of
Charles Mawry George Hibbard
Asa Hibbard Seal Abigail Hibbard Seal

FRANKLIN ss. Sayden 5 th April 1822 Then Asa. Hebard and Abigail Hebard within named, personally appearing, acknowledged the within instrument by them subscribed, to be their free act and deed.
Before me, George H. Moore Justice of the Peace. The foregoing is a true copy of the Original, Rec d Dec. 6. 1825 Recorded and compared By H. Searle , High A true copy of Record Att. Wooster Searle , High 182
FRANKLIN ss. Received Registered in Book No. 60 Page 177 and compared by
Register.
To Who this may concern This is to certify that the within is a true copy of a Deed from Asa Hebard to John Mowry compared by me George Mowry Justice of the Peace

Asa H. Hebard

To all people to whom these presents shall come :
GREETING.
KNOW YE , That I Asa Melnard of Leyden County of Franklin Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Gentlemen.
for and in consideration of the sum of five hundred eighty three dollars, current money of the Commonwealth aforesaid, to me in hand paid, before the ensealing hereof, by George W Melnard of Leyden County and Commonwealth aforesaid
the receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge, and am fully satisfied, contented, and paid; HAVE given, granted, bargained, sold, aliened, released, conveyed and confirmed, and by these presents, do freely, clearly and absolutely give, grant, bargain, sell, alien, release, convey and confirm unto him the said George Melnard his heirs and assigns forever.
That certain Lot of Land No 432 part Division of Land in Wernwinstown Gore formerly called; Now called Leyden and also one quarter of an acre of Land of Lot No 436 in said Town of Leyden that I Bought of Oliver Babcock Where my house now stands containing fifty three acres Be the same More or less
TO HAVE AND TO HOLD, the before granted premises, with the appurtenances and privileges thereto belonging, to him the said George Melnard his heirs and assigns : to his and their own proper use, benefit and behoof forevermore. And I the said Asa Melnard for myself my heirs, executors, and administrators, do covenant, promise and grant unto, and with the said George Melnard his heirs, and assigns forever, that before and until the ensealing hereof, I am the true, sole, proper and lawful owner and possessor of the before granted premises, with the appurtenances. And have in myself good right, full power and lawful authority to give, grant, bargain, sell, alien, release, convey and confirm the same as aforesaid ; and that free and clear, and freely and clearly, executed, acquitted and discharged of and from all former and other gifts, grants, bargains, sales, leases, mortgages, wills, entails, jointures, dowries, thirds, executions and incumbrances whatsoever.
AND FURTHERMORE, I the said Asa Melnard for my heirs, executors and administrators, do hereby covenant, promise and engage the before granted premises, with the appurtenances unto him the said George Melnard his heirs and assigns forever, to warrant, secure and defend against the lawful claims or demands of any person or persons whatsoever. In witness whereof I
have hereunto set my hand and seal this Eleventh day of December in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and twenty five
Signed, sealed, and delivered, in presence of
George Melnard Eli Wirt
Asa Melnard

Asa Hubbard
This May certify this instrument is a true copy of the original Deed compared by me George Mowry Justice of the Peace
FRANKLIN ss. Leyden December 11 th 1825 Then Asa Hubbard by the him subscribed, to be within named, personally appearing, acknowledged the within instrument his free act and deed.
Before me, George Mowry Justice of the Peace.
The foregoing is a true copy of the Original Recd Dec. 6. 1825 Recorded & compared By H. Scavitt, Hef- A true copy of Record Attest, Hooker Scavitt, Hef- Register
FRANKLIN ss. Received Registered in Book No. 60 Page 178 and compared by

1 March 1823.
Asa Webb
Map:
March 1819
Hon. S. C. Allen H. R.
rec d . Jan. 9. 1827

I Peleg Babcock of Leyden County of Franklin Commonwealth of Massachusetts of Lawful Age do Testify and say that the Money mentioned in a previous Affidavit to send into your office was for money I lent to Asa Hubbard twelve years ago and was also found on Deception about the Burials Peleg Babcock
Franklin ss Leyden November 18 th 1826 Then personally appeared Peleg Babcock the Signer of the above written Affidavit and made solemn oath that the same contains the truth and nothing but the truth Before me George Mowry Justice of the Peace
I Sabar Babcock of Leyden County of Franklin Commonwealth of Massachusetts of Lawful Age do Testify and say that the one hundred & sixty one Dollars mentioned in an affidavit signed by me to send into your office was for money I paid for Asa Hubbard to settle a Debt that he was owing me six years ago and I further say that there was also found on Deception in the matter Sabar Babcock
Franklin ss Leyden November 18 th 1826 Then personally appeared Sabar Babcock the Signer of the above written affidavit and made solemn oath that the same contains the truth and nothing but the truth Before me George Mowry Justice of the Peace

I George W Hebard of Leyden County of Franklin Commonwealth of Massachusetts of Lawful Age do Testify and Say. That the sum that Asa Hebard of Leyden Decided to me Was to pay me for Settling Demands against the said Asa Hebard to the amount that the Land and Buildings were Appraised at by two Disinterested freeholders under oath.
George W Hebard
Franklin ss Leyden November 18 th 1826 Then Personally Appeared George W Hebard the Signer of the above written affidavit and made solemn oath that the same contains the truth and nothing but the truth Before me George Mawry Justice of the Peace
I John Mawry of Leyden County of Franklin Commonwealth of Massachusetts of Lawful age do Testify and say that I paid Asa Hebard of Leyden For Land that I Bought of him one hundred and eighty five Dollars in April 1822
John Mawry
Franklin ss Leyden November 18 th 1826 Then personally Appeared John Mawry the Signer of the above written affidavit and made solemn oath that the same contains the truth and nothing but the Truth
Before me George Mawry Justice of the Peace

This may certify that George Mawry is a justice of the Peace within a few the County of Franklin & that I believe the foregoing is his signature Jan'y 8. 1827. Sam l C Allen M c
1 March 1823.
Rev. Nathaniel J.
Mass.
March 1819
Hon. S. C. Allen H. R.
see p. Jan. 9. 1827

I Jesse Lyons of Colbraine in the County of Franklin and Commonwealth of Massachusetts cabinet maker of lawful age dispose and say that Mr George W. Hebard has this day assumed and become obligated to me for a debt of twelve dollars and seventy seven cents due to me from Elder Asa Hebard of Leyden in said County of Franklin for sundry articles of cabinet ware sold and delivered to him by me about two years since Colbraine Nov. 9. 1825 Jesse Lyons
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Franklin ss. Nov. 9. 1825 Then Jesse Lyons personally appeared before me the subscri- ber an of the Justices of the Peace within and for the said County of Franklin and made solemn oath that the foregoing dep- osition by him subscribed is true George Winslow
I certify that Jesse Lyons the above named is a Disinterested Credible Witness
George Mowry Justice of the Peace

Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Franklin ss. Clerk's Office Nov. 30. 1825
I Elijah Alvord Clerk of the Judicial Courts held within and for said County of Franklin, do certify that George Winslow Esq is and at the time when the within affidavit purports to have been taken was a Justice of the Peace duly com- missioned & qualified and acting as such under the authority of this Commonwealth. And I do further certify that the certificate of the caption of said affidavit is under his genuine signature. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of the Court of Common Pleas for said County the day and year above written.
E. Alvord Clerk
Joseph Layton
Affidavit
Amounting to
$12-44

George Mowry
Alfred
R 6 79

1825
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Franklin ss. Clerks Office Nov. 30. 1825
I Elijah Alvord, Clerk of the Judicial Courts held within and for the County of Franklin aforesaid do certify that George Grennell Jr Esq is a Justice of the Peace within and for said County and was such at the time when the annexed Affidavit purports to have been taken, duly commissioned and qualified under the authority of this Commonwealth. And I further certify that the certificate of the caption of the said affidavit is made under his genuine signature.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand, and the seal of the Court of Common Pleas, for said County, the day and year above written.
E. Alvord Clerk

I George Mowry of Leyden County of Franklin Commonwealth of Massachusetts of Lawful Age Before and Say that Mr. George Melard has this Day Assumed and become Obligated to Me for a Debt of Six Dollars and Seventy Five Cents Due To me from Elder Asa Melard of Leyden in said County it Being for Divers Articles Charged on Book Leyden November the 10 th 1825
George Mowry
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Franklin ss Leyden November the 12 th 1825 then George Mowry Personally Appeared and made oath to the truth of the above affidavit by him Subscribed Before Me
Geo. Pennell Jr. Justice of the peace