Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 44400, Nathaniel Hayes, Continental N.H.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Continental N. 76.
Hayes Nathaniel
S. 44400
CONTENTS

1193
New Hampshire
Nathaniel Hayes
of Strafford in the State of N. Hampshire who was a private in the company commanded by Captain Farnell of the reg't commanded by Colonel Gilley in the Massachusetts line, for the term of three years from January 1777 to January 1780.
inscribed on the Roll of New Hampshire at the rate of eight Dollars per month, to commence on the 7 th day of April 1818.
Certificate of Pension issued the 30 th of June 1818 and sent to R. Dana Esq. Rochester: N. Hampshire
Restored to the Roll on 19 th day of January 1829 and notification sent to Hon. S. Barker Junr. at House of Representatives, Pension commencing on the 9 th of January 1829.
Amount due on 4th of March 1829.
$12.38
Revolutionary Claim, Acts March 18, 1818 May 1, 1820. 1 March 1829.

State of New Hampshire Strafford ss
On this seventh day of April 1818 before me the Subscriber one of the Judges of the court of Common pleas for the county of Strafford in the first Destrict in the State of New Hampshire personally appears Nathaniel Hayes aged Sixty years, resident in the town of Rochester in the county and State aforesaid, who being by me first duly affirmed according to law, doth on his solemn affirmation make the following declaration in order to obtain the provision made by the late act of Congress intitled, "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the revolutionary war." That he the said Nathaniel Hayes enlisted in Rochester in the State of New Hampshire in the year 1776 Commanded by Captain David Place for one year, in the beginning of the year 1776 in the Second New Hampshire regiment, was marched to Montreal, back to Ticonderoga, which was evacuated, and in December 1776 Capt David Place left them, went under Captain Spaulding Served out his time of one year, and in February 1777, enlisted in the company commanded by Captain Farewell in Colonel Joseph Cilley's regiment in the New Hampshire line, and continued in said Corps or in the service of the United States until January 1780 having served three years when he was discharged from said service at Danbury as by the annexed discharge will appear And he further solemnly affirms that he is in reduced circumstances and stands in need of

of the assistance of his country for support, and that he has no other evidence now in his power of his said service, he was in the Battle of Trenton Prince- town, two at Saratoga, at the last of which he was wounded. Solemnly affirmed to be true, and declared before me the day and year above written.
I Richard Dame Judge &c as aforesaid do certify that it appears to my satisfaction that the said Nathaniel Hayes did serve in the revolutionary war as stated in the preceding declaration against the common enemy, and I now transmit the proceedings, and testimony had thereon, and taken and had before me to the Secretary for the department of war pursuant to the directions of Congress
April 7 th 1810
Richd. Dame
David Waldo Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for the County of Stafford in the first District.

Nathaniel Hayes
1842
correct
R. Dame Rochester, N. H.

19 Nathaniel Hayes
Clayton.
1828
gave for all Mr. Barker h. c. 1828
not entitled
1828 June 15. 18
Sept. 1828

To the Justices of the Court of Common Pleas now sitting at Dover within and for the County of Strafford and State of New-Hampshire, on the first Tuesday of July, 1820.
Nathaniel Hayer aged 63 years , resident in Rochester in said County, comes into court, and in pursuance of an act of Congress passed on the 1st day of May, 1820, brings with him, and in his proper person exhibits to said Court a Schedule by him subscribed, containing his whole Estate and Income—his necessary clothing and bedding excepted—as follows:—
80 acres of Land worth $ 700 — 1 Cow twelve dollars 12 2 yearlings & 1 Calf 10 One Old Horse worth 2 Six Old Cows & 1 spot 1 heifer 1.50 14 Sheep 20. @ Swine 5 Dollars 22.50 & other furniture 1 249 —
That he owes to divers persons which is an incumbrance on the above property $ 375.00 Cts
Nathaniel Hayer —
And the said Nathaniel Hayer following oath by him duly taken and subscribed:—viz.
in pursuance as aforesaid produceth to said Court the
I Nathaniel Hayer 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.
Nathaniel Hayer —
And the said Nath l Hayer doth here in Court further declare on oath, that he served in the revolutionary war as follows, viz.
That he enlisted in the company commanded by Capt. David Plaistad in the Regiment commanded by Col. Reed. in Dec r 1775 in the New Hampshire line that he served in said Regiment more than one year that he then enlisted in Capt. Penwell's company in Col. Gilley's Regiment that he served in said last mentioned Regiment 3 years & was discharged in January 1780 at Danbury in Connecticut.

That the date of his original declaration in order to obtain a pension is 7 th April 1810 and the number of his pension certificate is 1,193 :—That his occupation is that of a husbandman but that he is infirm & unable to work . That the number and names of his family residing with him, and their ages and capacities to contribute to their support, are as follows, viz.
That he has a wife aged 55 years infirm & incapable of much labour
1 son aged 21 labouring for himself
1 daughter aged 16 years & 1 grandson out of health and a Orphan
Wherefore he prays the opinion of the said Court as to the value of the property contained in the said schedule, and that the same, together with a copy of the premises be duly certified to the Secretary of War.
Sworn and declared before the said court the fourth
day of July 1820.
} Nathaniel Hayes
Attest, A. Peirce , CLERK.
STATE OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE.....STRABFORD ss.
AT a Court of Common Pleas holden at Dover within and for the county of Strafford and state of New-Hampshire, on the 4 th day of July 1820 before
DANIEL M. DURELL, Esquire, Chief Justice, and
VALENTINE SMITH and
SAMUEL QUARLES,
} Associate Justices of said Court.
The aforesaid schedule and oath and the above declaration duly subscribed and sworn by the said Nathaniel Hayes - having been by him exhibited in person, and presented to the Court, and the same being seen and considered, it is the opinion of said Court that the value of the property contained in said schedule is two hundred & forty nine dollars which property is subject to the payment of his debts . Wherefore the Court order that a copy of the premises, together with the proceedings thereon be duly certified to the Secretary of War.
Attest, A. Peirce , CLERK.
STATE OF NEWHAMPSHIRE.....STRABFORD ss.
I, ANDREW PEIRCE, Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas within and for the County of Strafford, being a court of record, do certify that the foregoing schedule and oath, and the declaration annexed, with the proceedings and opinion of the court thereon are true copies from the Records and files of said court.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court, the 4 th day of July — 1820.
A. Peirce , CLERK.

July 14, 1931.
Edith Webster Mank 13 Reservoir Street Lawrence, Massachusetts.
Rev.& 1812 Wars Section ILL
Dear Madam:
You are advised that it appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 44400, that Nathaniel Hayes enlisted in December, 1775 or early in January, 1776, in Rochester, Strafford County, New Hampshire, served as a private in Captains David Place's and Spalding's Companies, Colonel James Reed's New Hampshire Regiment, was in the expedition to Canada and in the battles of Trenton and Princeton, length of service one year and six weeks. He enlisted in February, 1777, served in Captain Isaac Farwell's Company, Colonel Joseph Gilley's First New Hampshire Regiment, was in both battles at the taking of Burgoyne and was wounded in the cheek in the last of said battles, was in the battle of Monmouth and in several engagements while in General Sullivan's Expedition against the Indians, and was discharged January 21, 1780. At the time of his discharge, he was referred to as "formerly of Nottingham, Rockingham County, New Hampshire."
He was allowed pension on his application executed April 7, 1818, while a resident of Rochester, Strafford County, New Hampshire, aged sixty years.
In 1820, soldier stated that his family consisted of his wife, aged fifty-five years, a son, aged twenty-one years, a daughter, aged sixteen years, and a grandson, an orphan, but did not give any names. In 1825, soldier's wife was referred to as Elizabeth and his son, Zenas Hayes, was living at that time in Rochester, Strafford County, New Hampshire.
Very truly yours,
A.D.HILLER, Assistant to Administrator.
Date of death not on A.D.

1883 Office Boston 20 March 1730 Main Line & Shore R. Stockbridge
Nathaniel Hoag S.F. 44400. N. 26.

Col. H. H. Hughes a soldier in the First Hampshire Regt formerly an inhabitant of Nottinghamshire county of Nottingham with the First Hampshire having honorably & faithfully served in the United States of America being the term of his enlistment is discharged from the army & is permitted to return to New Hampshire Concord June 22 1865

EDITH WEBSTER MANK 12 RESERVOIR STREET LAWRENCE, MASS.
June 11, 1931.
Pension Bureau Washington, D.C.
Dear Sirs: -
I am very anxious to have the pension record of Nathaniel Hayes , b. 17 Nov. 1757 in Nottingham, N.H.; d. 7 Jan. 1832.
I think that he was a sergeant in Capt. Waldron's Co. at Winter Hill 1775. Could you give me any records.
Very truly yours,
Edith Webster Mank.

1931- July 14 - Hist. to Edith W. Mank. - J.L.R.
44400
INVALID.
Rev
File No. 44400
Nathaniel Hoags
Priv. Rev. War.
Act: 18 th March 1818 & May 1 st 1820
Index: — Vol. 3 , Page 213
[Arrangement of 1870.]
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New Hampshire Roll.
1,193
Nathaniel Hayes, Private
New Hampshire line In the army of the United States during the Revolutionary War.
Inscribed on the Roll of N. Hampshire at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 7 th of April 1818.
Certificate of Pension issued the 30 th of Jan 1818, and sent to Rich d Dames, Esq. Rochester, N. Hamp.
Arrears to 4th of Sept r 1818.
and after ending
4 months 28/30. $ 39.46.
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818 }
Death not on A.B.
3 Years Not entitled
Rochester N. Hampshire 1818.
Resignations sent to J. H. H. N. H. Andrew Pierce Esq. C.M. V.D. Dover New Hampshire

House of Representatives Jan'y 17th 1829
Sir, I inclosed the papers of Nathaniel Hays, for a pension. I perceive that there is no appraisal of the claimant's property annexed to his declaration. If it should constitute an objection to the consider- ation of the claim on application - does it not fur- nish a sufficient answer that the same articles which now constitute the property of the claimant, were included in the inventory previously exhibited therein appraised. Very respectfully &c. D. Barlow St.
to James L. Edwards Esq. Pension Office War Department.

County of Strafford
On this ninth day of January, A.D. 1829 - personally appeared in open court being a court of record for the county aforesaid Nathaniel Hays, resident in said county aged seventy one 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 18 th of March 1818 and the first of May 1820 that he the said Nathaniel Hays enlisted for the term of one year in - December, 1775 or in January 1776 in the State of New Hampshire in the company commanded by Captain David Place in the Regiment commanded by Colonel James Reed in the line of the State of New Hampshire and marched from Boston to New York City with General Washington From thence under command of General Sullivan, he went up the Hudson River, crossed Lake George & Lake Champlain and went to Montreal in Canada. There he met the American army upon their retreat near Sorel river, there he took the small pox and suffered every thing but Death. Upon his recovery he with the residue of the New Hampshire Troops marched to Pennsylvania and was at the battle of Trenton & Princeton he served out his twelve months and 6 weeks over; that he enlisted for the term of 3 years in January 1777 in the State of New Hampshire in the company commanded by Captain Isaac Farnwell in the Regiment commanded by Colonel Joseph Cilley in the line of the State of New Hampshire on the continental establishment; that he went from New Ipswich to Tienderoga from thence retreated to Saratoga & was at the battle of Stillwater, was present

at the surrender of General Burgoyne, in the last Battle with whom he was wounded in the Cheeks, After this battle he performed a journey of 40 miles in 14 Hours to Albany. He then marched into Pennsylvania to Valley Forge and was present at the battle of Monmouth in 1779. He was with General Sullivan up the Susquehannah river through the Seneca country & in several battles fought with the Savages, that he continued to serve in said last mentioned Regiment until January 1780, when he was discharged from the service in Danbury in the State of Connecticut that his name has been placed on the Pension list and dropped therefrom on account of his property. And in pursuance of the act of the 1 st of May 1820 I do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18 th  day 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 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 18 th day 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. Schedule of my property viz, a life estate in 80 acres of land. one Cow, one yearling, one calf, ten Sheep. 6 old Chairs, one pot, one kettle, and other old furniture, not worth more than one Dollar which property is all that I possess. Nathaniel Hayes.

That since the exhibition of my first schedule the following changes have been made in my property viz one Calf, four Sheep, & two swine I have killed and consumed in my family, my old Horse I exchanged for an other, which afterwards died, my 80 acres of land I have sold my son Zenas & took back from him a life Lease, Authenticated copies of which papers accompany this declaration
Nathaniel Hayes
Sworn to, and declared, on the 9 th day of January, AD 1829, before the Justices of said Court in open Court
A Peirce, Clerk.
I Andrew Peirce, Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas, do hereby certify, that it appears to the satisfaction of the Court, that the said Nathaniel Hayes 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 Records of said Court, and I do further certify that it is the opinion of the Court that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the foregoing schedule, exclusive of the life estate in said Real estate, is twenty nine dollars, and that said life estate is of the annual income of thirty dollars. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of said Court this 9 th day of January, AD 1829.
A. Peirce Clerk.

I John Brown of Rochester in the County of Strafford and State of New Hampshire do hereby and say that I am acquainted with Nathaniel Hayes of said Rochester, he is in reduced circum- stances and in my opinion and belief, is in need of assistance from his country for support.
John Brown
The State of New Hampshire
Strafford's April 7 th 1878 Then the said John Brown personally appearing made oath that the above affidavit by him sub- scribed is true - Before me
J. H. Woodman Just Peace

January 20/79. 505- copy of draft.
Hayes to Hayes.

State of New Hampshire
Stratford ss
I Andrew Pierce, clerk of the Court of Common Pleas, for said County of Strafford, do hereby certify, that Moses L. Neal, Esquire, whose signature is affixed to the within document, is Recorder of Deeds for said County, duly elected and qualified to that office.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of said Court this 9 th day of January A.D. 1829.
A. Pierce, Clerk

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS,
THAT I Nathaniel Hays of Rochester in the County of Strafford and State of New Hampshire, yeoman -
for and in consideration of the sum of fifty Dollars to me
in hand before the delivery hereof well and truly paid by Zenas Hays of said Rochester yeoman -
the receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge, have remised, released and quitted claim; and by these presents do remise, release and forever quit claim unto the said Zenas his
heirs and assigns forever all the right, title, interest, claim and demand which I have in, to or unto a certain tract of land in said Rochester supposed to contain sixty acres, and is the farm on which I now dwell, and is bounded southerly by Benjamin Clark's land, westerly by the road from Joseph Goss's to Garland's mills, northerly by land of the heirs of the late Benjamin Goss, and Easterly by the road leading from said mills to Tenny Ponds. -
To have and to hold the said remised granted premises, with all the privileges and appurtenances to the same belonging, to him the said Zenas his heirs and assigns, to forever  forever . And I do hereby covenant with the said Zenas that I will  only proper use and benefit forever . to him the said Zenas his heirs and assigns  Hereby engaging to warrant and defend the said granted premises against all claims or demands of any person or persons claiming by, from or under me, except the right of dower of my wife Elizabeth -
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 3 rd day of March in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty five -
Signed, sealed and delivered, in the presence of us Charles W. Woodman - J. H. Woodman -
Nathaniel Hays (Seal)
State of New Hampshire -
STRAFFORD, ss. - The March 1 st , 1825. day of one thousand eight hundred and twenty
Then the above named Nathaniel Hays personally appearing, acknowledged the above written instrument to be his voluntary act and deed, before me,
J. H. Woodman - Justice of the Peace.
Rec. July 9 th 1827. En d by H. L. Neal, R.D.N.
Strafford Records, Lib. 129, Fol. 592. True copy En d by H. L. Neal, R.D.N.

Know all men by these presents that I Lucas Hays of Rochester in the county of Strafford & state of New Hampshire yeoman for & in consideration that Nathaniel Hays of the said Rochester yeoman has this day conveyed to me the said Lucas, his homestead farm in said Rochester by deed of even date herewith have demised granted & to farm letten to the said Nathaniel & do hereby demise and to farm let to him the said Nathaniel the farm in said Rochester where the said Nathaniel now lives bounded southerly by land of Benjamin Clarke westerly by the road from Joseph Gorson's to Garlands mills, Northerly by land belonging to the heirs of Benjamin Gorson deceased & easterly by the road from said mills to Norway Plains & is the farm aforementioned with all the privileges & appurtenances to the same belonging, To have & to hold said demised premises with their appurtenances for & during the natural life of him the said Nathaniel without impeachment of waste. And I the said Lucas for myself my heirs executors & administrators covenant and agree with the said Nathaniel that he & they shall have peaceable & quiet possession of said premises during the term aforesaid without any let hindrance or molestation from me or any person claiming by from or under me.
And I the said Lucas for the consideration aforesaid do hereby covenant with the said Nathaniel that I will within a reasonable time from the date hereof pay all the just debts which the said Nathaniel now owes & indemnify & save him his executors, administrators & heirs harmless and fully indemnified therefrom. And I the said Lucas for myself my heirs executors & administrators, covenant & agree during the term aforesaid, if the request of the said Nathaniel, to carry on said farm in a good and husbandlike manner & render & yield to him each & every year at the respective harvest seasons, at the house & barn on said premises as they should be delivered the one half of the crops of each year properly harvested & prepared. I the said Lucas having the use of the one half of the buildings during such occupation of said farm -
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal this third day of March A.D. 1825
Signed sealed & delivered in presence of Charles W. Woodman J.H. Woodman
(Signed)
Lucas Hays (S.S.)
Strafford ss March 24 1825 Then the said Lucas Hays personally appearing acknowledged the above instrument to be his voluntary deed
Before me (Signed) J.H. Woodman Esq. Peace
The above is a true copy of the original lease now in my possession. Strafford ss. On the ninth day of January A.D. 1829 came Nathaniel Hays and made oath that the above instrument by him subscribed is true.
Before me Wm G. Noble Esq. Peace

Copy of letter L Hays to N Hays
copy of letter N Hays to L Hays

State of New Hampshire
Strasford, ss.
I Andrew Peirce, Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas, for said County of Strasford, certify that William G. Webster, Esquire, is a Justice of the Peace, for said County, acting under the authority of said State.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court this 9 th day of January
A. D. 1829
A. Peirce, Clerk

A Statement of the debts paid & to be paid by Lucas Hays for his Father

I have  A true account of the debts for Father paid to Isaac Watson Dover $231;00 Do to Joseph Hanson Rochester $50;00 Do to Jonas C. March Rochester $60;00 Do to William Barker Rochester $29;00 Do to James Tibets Rochester $35;70 Do to Dr Samuel Pray Rochester; $88;29 Do to Judge Sewell York $40;00 Do to Eliphlet Hoon Rochester $7;75 Do to Moses Hale Rochester $30;20
278;90
This may certify that I have paid for caused to be paid to the above named persons the sum set against their respective names
I, Noah Hays of the town of Honeoye Falls, do hereby certify that on the eighth day of January A.D. 1829 came Lucas Hays & made oath that the above statement by him subscribed is in his belief true
Before me Wm G Webster Jus Peace
Remains now for be paid me to pay To Joseph Hanson Rochester $112;00 To Widow Lydia March Rochester $35;90 To Dr Samuel Pray Rochester $6;57
$154;47
I hereby certify that their remains be paid of Father debts which I am to pay on a contract to the above named persons, the sum set against their respective names
I, Noah Hays of the town of Honeoye Falls, do hereby certify that on the eighth day of January A.D. 1829 came Lucas Hays & made oath that the above statement by him subscribed is in his belief true
Before me Wm G Webster Jus Peace