Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 23,250, John Hall, Mass.

SERVICE
Mass.
Hall, John Hannah
NUMBER _____
W. 23. 250.
CONTENTS

5423
Maine
John Hall
of China in the State of Maine who was a Pro vis Surgeon in the Company commanded by Captain Walker of the Regt. commanded by Col Bridge in the Massachusetts line for 15 months private and 9 months Surgeon's Mate
Inscribed on the Roll of Maine at the rate of 230 Dollars — Cents per annum, to commence on the 14th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 9 th day of Febru- ary 1833 — and sent to Present
Arrears to 4th of Sept 1832 — $345.00 Pension allowance ending 4 Mar '33 115.00 $ 460.00
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Enoch Brownell Clerk, Book D Vol. 1 Page 64
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4823.
Maine
Yarmouth Hall deed
v of John
served in the Revolutionary
as a Private
inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 64 Dollars 88
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
According 21 May 1848
Certificate of Pension issued the
21 day of May 1849
and sent to
D. D. Addison
Present
recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act January 2, 1848, Page 14 Vol. 1,
Letter to D. D. Addison
June 14, 1849
31

John Hall
July '32
adm'd
9 mo Surgeon's Mate
15 mo. priv.
D.
11.
B. C. Rose
Augusta,
Me.

No 2.
State of Maine.
THE  Daniel Stevens a Clergyman, residing in the town of China in the County of Hancock and Alfred Marshall residing in the same town, hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with Dr John Hall who has sub- scribed and sworn to the annexed declaration; that we believe him to be Seventy eight 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.
Daniel Stevens Alfred Marshall
State of Maine.
Memoranda ss.—Sworn and subscribed this fourteenth day of July
A. D. 1832
Before me, Jacob Smith
Justice of the Peace.
Jacob Smith Esq is a Justice of the Peace. And the Rev Daniel Stevens is a clergyman residing in the town of China - and Genl Alfred Marshall , residing in the same town, is a credible person, and their statement is entitled to credit. Nathan Weston Jr

Declaration.
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7th of June, 1832.
STATE OF MAINE, } ss. KENNEBEC COUNTY, }
On this sixteenth day of July A. D. 1832 personally appeared before the Hon. NATHAN WESTON, Jun'r, a Justice of the Supreme Judicial Court, of said State, John Hall a resident of China in the County of Kennebec and State of Maine, aged Seventy eight years, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on his oath make the following dec- laration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the Act of Congress, passed June 7, 1832. That he enlisted in the Army of the United States in the year 1775 with Captain William Walker and served in Col. Bridge's regiment of the Massachusetts line or troops under the following named officers: Walker Captain, Bridge
Colonel, that in April 1775, having been a minute man before, he enlisted as a private for eight months in the war of the revolution, in that company and regiment. That he fully served out this period, and on the first of January 1776 by request of his Colonel, he again enlisted for four months in the same company and regiment, which he also served out as a Sergeant, and was verbally discharged at Watertown Massachusetts the first of May 1776. That in May 1776 he again entered for nine months as a Surgeon's mate in Col Thomas Pown's Massachusetts Regiment. That at such he served out that period and was discharged therefrom, at the hospital on Robinson's farm New York in February 1779. That he again entered as Surgeon of that hospital under Dr Treat, Surgeon General of the continental army. That he served as Surgeon at that hospital, and part of the time at Fish Kill, until February 1781 - being two years, and then viz February 1781, left the army at Fish Kill New York.
And to the interrogatories propounded under the instructions of the war department, he ans-
wers: That he was born at Tuftsbury Massachusetts in 1754 and that he removed thence to Draft

and part of the time at Fish Kill, until February 1781 - being two years, and then viz February 1781, left the army at Fish Kill New York.
And to the interrogatories propounded under the instructions of the war department, he answers:
That he was born at Tewksbury Massachusetts in 1754 when his age is recorded, that he removed thence to Dracut Massachusetts in 1775, when his home was during his revolutionary services, that about 1785 he removed to Warner Maine now New Hampshire, that in 1823 he removed to China, where he has since principally lived, and where he now lives. That he enlisted, was not drafted, never took a written discharge. That he had a warrant as Surgeon's mate of Poor's regiment, and another warrant as Surgeon of the hospital, both of which are now lost. That in his first service he was with the main army, where were present the continental officers of that period - that he was in the battle of Bunker Hill, where his Captain was killed and where he was wounded by a musket ball in the right leg. That the four months of his service in 1776 he was detached as a sergeant on guard at Watertown. That the Rev Mr Martin and General Alfred Marshall will testify to his character for truth and belief of his services.
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or an annuity, except the present, and he declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of any agency in any State.
Johnathan H. H. H.
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid, Before
Nathan Weston Jr not S.P.C.
And the said Judge does hereby declare his opinion that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier, and served as he states.
Nathan Weston Jr
over 285 collected on a River 9 mo - James Cilam Surgeon

State of Maine.
KENNEBEC, ss.—I, JOHN A. CHANDLER, Clerk of all the Judicial Courts held within and for the County of Kennebec, hereby certify that the Hon. NATHAN WESTON, Jun'r, before whom the within proceeding was had, is a Justice of the Supreme Judicial Court of said State. I also certify that the within contains the original proceedings of the said Judge, in the matter of the application of _____ for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of the said Court, this
day of
A. D. 183
J. A. Chandler

V1217 Hannah Hall Widow of John Hall a pension under Act, June 7. 1832 on the Wain Agency Me
Aug '38
act 7. July 38
Marr d in 1782 Died in 1836
Vol 26. p 285. X-
Benja Walker - 75. 8mo Lt Flint 78 - 8m 14
adm d 16. 14 pri
$54. 88
Died 18 April 36 pen: com: 19 April 36.
Gov. Morton Augusta Maine
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W 1 DECLARATION
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress, of the 7th July, 1838, entitled "An Act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows."
STATE OF MAINE.
Kennebec, County, ss.
On this Eighteenth day of August A. D., 1838, personally appeared before the Hon: Nathan Weston, Chief Justice of the Supreme Judicial Court of said State , Hannah Hall a resident of China in the County of Kennebec and State of Maine, aged Seventy six years, who, being first duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the Act of Congress, passed July 7th, 1838, entitled "An Act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows;" That she is the widow of John Hall late of said China deceased, who at the time of his death was a pensioner of the United States under the Act of Congress of June 7th, 1832. She refers to the evidence said John Hall furnished the War Department, for proof of service.
She further declares, that she was married to the said John Hall on the Twenty fifth day of December in the year seventeen hundred and Eighty two ; that her husband, the aforesaid John Hall died on the eighteenth day of April eighteen hundred Eighty six ; that she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service, but the marriage took place previous to the first of January, seventeen hundred and ninety four, viz. at the time above stated; that she has remained a widow ever since that period, as will more fully appear by reference to the proof hereto annexed. That her maiden name was Hannah Hoste ; she was married at Pembroke, New Hampshire by Rev. Zachary Colby .
Hannah Hall
Sworn to and subscribed, on the day and year above written, before me (the applicant from age and infirmity, being unable to appear in open court.)
Nathan Weston C.J.
S.J.C.

State of Maine
On the eighteenth day of August, 1838, Hannah Hall, the applicant within named, was examined and sworn, as within stated. I am satisfied, that she was married to John Hall, late a revolutionary pensioner of the United States on the twenty third of December, 1782, that the said John Hall deceased on the eighteenth day of April, 1836, and that the applicant has ever since remained his widow.
Nathan Weston C.J. S.J.C.
STATE OF MAINE.
Hermeche ss.
I the subscriber Clerk of the Judicial Court, for and hereby CERTIFY, That the Hon: Nathan Weston before whom the proceedings were had, is Chief Justice of the Supreme Judicial Court of the State. I also CERTIFY, That the foregoing Summons contains the original proceedings of the said Clerk in the matter of the application of Hannah Hall for a pension.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of the said Court, this 22 nd day of September A. D., 1838.
Thomas Swan

No 2. I Asa F. Hall of Wiscapet county of Lincoln, State of Maine, aged fifty two years, do upon state that my late Father John Hall a Revolutionary Pioneer of the United States, died at Ohana on the 18 th day of April 1836. That my Mother, Hannah Hall, by whom the foregoing declaration was made, has remained a widow ever since that period. Asa F Hall
State of Maine, Kennebec ss: Subscribed & sworn to this 18 th day of August A.D. 1838. the deponent being a credible witness, Before me. Nathan Weston C.J. J. J. C.

July '49
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State of Maine Lincoln County }
On this Twenty Sixth day of February A.D 1849 Personally appeared before me Nathaniel Grotton Judge of Probate for said County of Lincoln being a Court of Record for the County and State aforesaid Asa F Hall of Wiscasset who being first duly sworn according to law, declares that he is the Son of Mrs Hannah Hall deceased who died on the 21 st day of May last (1848) and who was a pensioner under the act of July 17 th 1836  June 17 th 1844 at the rate of Seventy dollars per annum. Now the object of this application is to claim the increase of pension to which my Mother was entitled under the Resolution of July 1 st 1848 as she only received Seventy dollars per annum while my Father Doctor John Hall received a pension of Two hundred & thirty dollars per annum under the act of June 7 th 1832 - I therefore claim the difference as above stated from the 16 th day of April 1836 the day of my fathers death, to the 21 st of May 1848 the day in which my Mother died.
Asa F Hall
Sworn to & subscribed before me the day and year above written. And I certify that it has been made to appear to my satisfaction that Asa F Hall, Moses W Hall, Sally Davis, Mercy Flanders, Susan E Watson
and

and Hittie F Norton are the children and only surviving children of Mrs Hannah Hall dec d late a pensioner under the act of July 4, 1836 - June 17, 1844 and that the said Mrs Hannah Hall (late the Widow of Dr John Hall) died in the 21 day of May 1848
Ye Fathers Image of Indulgence for Your Country -
State of Maine No 2. County of Lincoln. At a Probate Court held at Wiscasset in said County on the 26 th day of February A. D 1849
Personally appeared in open Court the same being a Court of Record Asa G. Hall the applicant before named and signed and made oath to the truth of the foregoing declaration. I further certify that it has been satisfactorily proved to said Court that said Asa G Hall, Mary W Hall, Sally Davis, Mercy Flanders, Susan E Watson Hittie F Norton, are the only surviving children of Doctor John Hall and Hannah Hall his wife, both now deceased, and that said Hannah was a pensioner of the United States

as widow of John Hall dec d .
In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed the seal of said Court to the officers and subscribed my name the day year first above written Nathl Grotton Judge of said Court.
I Arnold Blaney Register of said Court certify, that Nathl Grotton is Judge of said Court, that the seal is the real thereof and that the signature of said Grotton made above is his genu- ine signature.
Arnold Blaney Register

State of New Hampshire Secretary of States Office
I hereby certify that the within named Aaron Whittmore is a Justice of the Peace for the County of Merrimack duly qualified and his signature is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have this 29th day of August Anno Domini 1838 caused the Seal of the State to be hereunto affixed
Jno. Whipple Deputy Secy

The following persons were married by the Rev d Zaccheus Colby
John Hall of Warner and Hannah Foster of Pembroke married December the twentythird one thousand seven hundred and eightytwo.
I hereby certify that the above is a true extract from the records of the town of Pembroke in the County of Merrimack and State of New Hampshire excepting the date which is expressed in the records in fair legible figures thus (Dec r 23 d 1782)
Benjamin Cushing Town Clerk I Benjamin Cushing above named depose and say that I hold the office of Clerk in the town, County and State aforesaid: and that the above is a true extract from the records of said town, with the exception above named as certified by me Benjamin Cushing Clerk of the town of Pembroke
State of New Hampshire } Pembroke Aug t 23 d 1838 Merrimack ss
Personally appeared the above named Benjamin Cushing and made solemn oath the above certificate by him subscribed is true Before Me Aaron Whittmore J d of the Peace
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MMXJ
February 1, 1927
Mrs. Hattie F. Rooker 827 Brookfield Ave., Brookfield, MO.
Madam:
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim W. 23250 it appears that John Hall was born in 1754 in Tewksbury, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, and in 1775 moved to Dracut, Massachusetts where he resided during the Revolution.
He enlisted in April 1775, served eight months as private in Captain Benjamin Walker's Company, Colonel Ebenezer Bridge's Massachusetts Regiment, was in the battle of Bunker Hill where he was wounded by a musket ball in his right leg, and on January 1, 1776 he re-enlisted in the same company and regiment and served four months as Sergeant.
He enlisted in May 1778 and served as Surgeon's Mate under Colonel Thomas Poor for nine months, and from February 1779 served two years as Surgeon under Surgeon General Treat.
He was allowed pension on his application executed July 16, 1832 while a resident of China, Kennebec County, Maine. He died April 18, 1836 in said China.
Soldier married December 23, 1782, in Pembroke, Merrimac
It was not then com. by Capt. Walker. He was wounded at Lt. of O. Hill rd. in Aug 78.

County, New Hampshire, Hannah Foster of said Pembroke, and soldier was then of Warner, Merrimack County, New Hampshire.
She was allowed pension on her application executed August 18, 1838 while a resident of China, Maine aged seventy-six years. She died May 21, 1848 in said China.
The following children were living in 1849: Asa F. Hall born about 1786 and a resident of Wiscasset, Maine; Moses W. Hall, Sally Davis, Mercy Flanders, Susan E. Watson, and Hitti F. Norton.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.

John Hall.
Capt. Walker C o Bridges Reg private April '75. to 1 st Jan y 1776 8. — Second from Jan y to May 1776 as a quartermaster, as Sergeant — 4 — as Sergeant Mate Col. Poor's Reg. from May 1778 to Feb-79 — 9 — Sergeant, Continental Hospital at Robinson Farms — 24 —  45 mo.
Proof S ty Bangs Certificate as to the first Service in 1775 — 8 2 d Service Peter Hunt's Dept. two months as a Sergeant Ensign } 2 — Certified as Credible Witness } 3 d Service in Col. Poor's Reg t from Dec r 10 th 1778 to Feb. 11 th 1779 — as a private — 8.14 4 th Service. Anthony Clark, Dept. that D r Hall, served from Nov. 1778 to Dec r 1779. as a Sergeant Mate 12 mo. — Certified as Credible 12 —  30.14
8 mo — private in 1775 2 " — " — 1776 8.14 — " — 78 & 79  18.14 — as Private  9 mo. Sergeant Mate in 1779 Feb y to Dec r 79 —
R. C. Vose Feb. 7. 1833.

4823
Hannah Hall wed of John Maine
Feb 23 1848

Libb Woodbury Pab. H. W. Ma- ine, Oct 28 1843.
For papers under Act 7th July 1838 sec Within rel. to G. W. Morton Act 20. 1/15
Letter to P. A. G. 25 Sep 1846. " " A. F. Hall, Sep 14 1849
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1073.
Maine
Wannah Hall
widow of John Hall who was a Private in the Mass. line
For 6 Mo. & 14 days private. 2 Mo. Sergeant.
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 64 Dollars 88 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 24th day of July, 1843. and sent to
Geo. W. Morton, Augusta, Maine.
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book A Vol. 1. Page 5.

3507.
Maine
Hannah Wall.
widow of John Wall
who was a pensioner under the Act of 7th June, 1832 and who died on the 18th April, 1836. of Kennebec in the State of Maine who was a Private in the Company, commanded by Captain Walker of the Regt. commanded by Bridges in the Mass. line for 6 months 14 days, Private 2 months 14 days.
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Inscribed on the Roll of Maine at the rate of 64 Dollars 88 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836. & terminate on the 19th April 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 24th day of July, 1843. and sent to G. W. Morton Augusta, Maine.
Whole amount due $ 8:11.
[Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by Thos. Lumphins , Clerk, Book A. Vol. 1. Page 11.

Maine 3507
Hannah Hall, widow of John Hall, deceased,
who was a pensioner under the Act of 7 th June, 1832 and who died on the 18 th of April, 1836. of Kennebec in the State of Maine who was a private in the company commanded by Captain Walker of the Regt. commanded by Bridge in the Mass. Militia. time for 6 mos. 14 dys. private 2 mos. Sergeant
Increased from $54.88 per ann.
Inscribed on the Roll of Maine at the rate of 64 Dollars 88 Cents per annum, to commence on the 1 st day of March, 1836.
Deduct amt. 19 paid pension for her certf.
Certificate of Pension issued the 27 th day of June, 1840, and sent to George W. Morton, Augusta, Maine.
(Diff. of rate) Amount to the 14 th of Sept. 1840 $36.64
Pemi-annual allowance ending Sept. 40 32.44
$69.08
{ Act July 7, } 1838. }
Recorded by S. A. Elliot Clerk, Book A Vol. 1 Page 12.

4 E. L. Burdell, M. El.
History to Mr. 314. Lexington City. N. Ky.
Rev WIDOW, &c.
File No. 23250
Hannah Hall
Widow of John Hall Rev Rev War
Act: Feb 2nd 1848
Index:—Vol. A, Page 318
[Arrangement of 1870.]
Mr. 895 Hist. St. Louis Mo.
Apr. 15. 1897- B. F. Watson- Avv. New York
1912, Oct. 19. History to Mrs. Annie M. Mudge
1917, Jan. 23. History to Mrs. C. H. Rooke
1921, Mar. 10 Hist. to Mrs. Della W. Moore - Ev.
1922 Oct. 17-22 Mrs. H. Rooke
only one Hist. sent. 1927 Feb. 1 - Hist. to Mrs. Della F. Rooke - MMWJ

Maine - 3,507
Hannah Irall, widow of John Irall, who was a pensioner under the Act of 7 th Jan y '32 and who died on the 18 th April 1836 of Kennebec in the State of Maine who was a P.M. in the County commanded by Captain Walker of the Regt. commanded by Brigs - in the Mass s line for 16 mos 14 days
Inscribed on the Roll of Maine at the rate of $4 Dollars 88 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4 th day of March, 1836. 19 th Oct r 1836
Certificate of Pension issued the 16 th day of July 39, and is countersigned Geo. W. Morrison, Augusta, Me
Arrears to the 4 th of Mar. - $104.67 Semi-annual allowance ending 27.44 $132.11
{ Act July 7, } 1838.
Recorded by R. Burdine Clerk, Book A Vol. 1 - Page 11 -

827 Brookfield Meo Nov 29-26
Rev. War Record Division Dept- of the Interior Bureau of Pensions Washington D. C.
Sir-
Will you please send me the war record of Dr John Hull. who was granted a pension in 1832

He was born in Grotonbury Mass in 1764, was married to Hannah Fosli of Ulverston in 1782.
Thanking you now for the information
I am very resp-
Mrs Hattie F. Rooker

Rev. War Section.
alls. October 17, 1922.
Mrs Hattie Rooker , 827 Brookfield Ave., Brookfield, Mo.
Madam;
In response to your letter of the 15th ultimo, you are advised that you were furnished on January 23, 1917 the history of the Revolutionary War pensioner John Hall, W. 23250, and owing to the lack of a clerical force available for the purpose, the same record is not furnished more than once to each inquirer.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.

In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of John Hall a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his and (or his widow's) application for pen- sion on file in this Bureau. W. F. 23,250.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Apr. 1775. 8 mos. Pvt. Benj. Walker Ebenezer Bridges Mass.   Jan. 1. 1776 4 " Sergt. Benj. Walker Bridges   May 1778. 9 " Surgt's mate. ✓ Thomas Poor.   Feb. 1779 2 yrs. Surgeon, under General Treat.  
Battles engaged in, wounded by musket ball in right leg at battle of Bunker Hill.
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Dracut, Mass.
Date of application for pension, July 16, 1832. His cl was al
Residence at date of application, China, Kennebec Co. Me.
Age at date of application, B. 1754, Tewksbury, Mass.
Remarks: He mar. at Pembroke N.H. Dec. 23, 1782,
Hannah Foster; he died Apr. 18, 1836 at China, Maine, where  resided when  she, she was allowed pension on her appl. dated Aug. 18, 1838 while  76 yrs. old; she died May 21, 1848. Children: Asa F., aged 52 in 1838,  Moses W., Sally Davis, Mercy Flanders, Susan E. Watson and  Hitti F. Norton. Very respectfully,
Commissioner.
6-2856
Asa F. - 52 in 1838  1849.

H.H.E. Rev.
201 Center Street,
Dowagiac, Michigan,
January 28th, 1921.
To the Commissioner of Pensions,
Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:-
I have been told that a pension was granted to Dr. John Hall (1754-1836) for services rendered during the Revolution, also that his wife, Hannah Foster Hall, drew a pension after his death. Dr. Hall was in the Mass. Militia, was placed on the pension roll of Kennebec County, Maine, and died in Maine. Any record you can give me will prove of service as I wish to join the Daughters of the American Revolution. Thanking you in advance, I remain,
Yours truly,
Mrs Della Witherell-Moore

B. F. WATSON, 314 LEXINGTON AVE., NORTH-WEST COR. 38TH ST., NEW YORK CITY.
New York, Mar. 12 th 1897
Commissioner Pensions Washington D.C.
Will you please make the search and give me the information concerning John Hall referred to in the accompanying document and please write it when said document to me in the enclosed envelope
Yours truly
B. F. Watson
P.S. It seems to me the pension ought to show whether he was mustered as a Surgeon or a Private
B. F. W

Brookfield Me 5 Jan 13-1917
To the Bureau of Pensions Washington D. C.
Sir — I am seeking for any information you can give me concerning the War record of John Hall Hall, or rather Dr John Hall, who as I understand enlisted in the Revolutionary War from Israel Mease, in April 1775, serving as a private under Capt W m Walker & Col Bridge later re-enlisted serving as Surgeon mate under Capt Walker, & Col. Thos. Poor. An early unsever will be appreciated Respt M c C. H. Root 827 Brookfield Ave Brookfield Me.

B. F. WATSON, 314 LEXINGTON AVE., NORTHWEST COR. 38TH ST., NEW YORK CITY.
New York, Mar. 10 th 1897
Hon. Sec. of War
Sir: On the 15 th of Feby. last I wrote to you, in part, as follows: "Sir: Will you cause to be sent to me a copy of all military records or memoranda in the War Dept. concerning the Services of (Doctor) John Hall in the Revolutionary War who at the time was a Surgeon living in Tewksbury Mass'ts. and who was wounded at the battle of Bunker Hill and subsequently received a pension for such wound".
To this I received a reply from the Record and Pension Office dated February 17/897, in part, as follows: "No record has been found on the rolls, or file in this office of any military organization in Service during the war of the Revolution, of any person named John Hall who bore the rank of Surgeon xx It is suggested as a possibility that the desired information relative to the case of John Hall may be obtained from the Sec. of State of Mass'ts."
I had theretofore applied to the Sec. of State of Mass'ts. who wrote, in part, as follows: " John Hall appears with rank of private on Seymour's Alarm roll of Lieut. Thomas Clarke Co., Col. Green's Reg't. which mustered on the Alarm of April 19 1775 from Tewksbury - Service 5 days xx - " John Hall appears on a receipt for advance pay given by Company dated Cambridge June 21, 1775 xx pay due on account of Service in Capt. Walker's Co. Col. Bridges Reg't. "xx" John Hall appears with rank of private on Muster Roll of Capt. Benj. Walker's Co. Col. Ebenezer Bridges Reg't. dated Aug. 1, 1775 enlisted April 28 1775 - Service 3 mos. 11 days - residence Tewksbury" "xx" John Hall appears with rank of private on Company return of Capt. Walker's Co. Col. Bridges Reg't. [Probably] October return, 1775: Reported: 2 d Reg't of Foot - residence Tewksbury"
Will it be too much for me to ask that you cause the Pension Office and rolls to be carefully examined for facts and information as to the rank of John Hall and as to the amount of his pension etc. That he was in the fight of Bunker Hill and was then wounded and that he was pensioned in consequence is positively known and susceptible of proof. It is also a fact that he was a Surgeon and rather eminent. Tradition shows that he was mounted and loaned his horse to an officer and that he was fighting on foot. I shall much appreciate any further information.
Your obedt Servant B. F. Watson

RPO. 469930. Mar. 11/97
Returned to B.F. Watson 314 Lexington Avenue, N.Y.C. Record and Pension Office,
WAR DEPARTMENT,
Washington, March 11, 1897.
Respectfully returned to
B.F. Watson, No. 314 Lexington avenue, New York, N.Y.
As stated in the indorsement from this office, dated February 17, 1897, no record has been found on the rolls, on file in this office, of any military organization in service during the war of the Revolution, of any person named John Hall who held the rank of surgeon.
For information from the pension rolls, application should be made to the Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D.C., who is the custodian of the pension records of all wars, and whose office is separate and distinct from the Record and Pension Office of the War Department.
BY AUTHORITY OF THE SECRETARY OF WAR:
H. Quinn Colonel, U. S. Army, Chief of Office.
Per (300a)

MISSOURI SOCIETY SONS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, JOSIAH FOGG, CHAIRMAN OF MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE, 200 WABASH BUILDING.
3507 1073 4823
A H.
ST. LOUIS, MO.,
Oct 21 st 1895
Hon W m Lochren
Dear Sir
I write to learn the report of the service of John Wall a native of Newbury Mass - He settled in North China state of Maine and drew a pension from the agency at Augusta Me and after he died his widow received the pension I am Very Respectfully
Yours Josiah Fogg
200 Wabash Building - His descendant E L Burville a grand son is a conductor on the St Louis and Colorado Railroad

B. F. WATSON, 314 LEXINGTON AVE., NORTH-WEST COR. 38TH ST., NEW YORK CITY.
New York, Mar 23 d 1897
W.S. P. Pension Office Washington D.C.
I beg that a reply may be hastened to my communication of several weeks ago as to the facts disclosed by the records and rolls relating to J. C. Hall of Tewksbury Mass. - A Revolutionary Soldier who was wounded in the Battle of Bunker Hill - the details wanted appear in my second letter - I confess my impatience has been increased at the delay of your answer by the great prominence of the War Dept and the Sec. of State of Mass. in replying to communications relating to the same matter.
Yours truly
Yours B. F. Watson

Rev Sec
Rev. War Record Division
Bureau of Pensions
Washington
D. C.
Sir-
Will you kindly tell me the volume and page that record, the war record of John Hall. he was a resident of Dracut - Mass when he enlisted in the

army. in 1776.
Thanking you in advance for the information
I am respl-
Mrs Hattie Rooker 827 Brookfield Ave Brookfield Mo
Sept-15-1922.

Bethel Vermont - Oct 11 th
To the Pension Department Washington D.C.
Sir, Will you kindly look up the War Record of Dr John Hall N.H. Came to Warner in 1782 or 1783 - or lived there . Enlisted presence in Concord Mass. Lived in Pembroke N.H. 1782 according to that town's record He was married to

Hannah Foster in Pembroke W.H. Dec 23 1782
And Oblige
Mrs Annie M. Mudge
Bethel Vermont

Sir,
Washington March 6 th 1850
I am directed by the heirs of Mrs Hannah Hall, widow of Dr John Hall, late a pensioner on the Maine roll, under the acts July 7 th 1838 & 40 to appeal from the decision of the Comr. of Pensions, and to claim for her (instead of $70 pr. an. which she received) the same rate of pension ($230 pr. an.) which was allowed her husband under the act of June 7 th 1832.
I have the honor to be Very respectfully Yr. mo. ob. Servt. W. B. Aldison
Hon. D. Ewing Secretary of the Interior

Washington May 18 th 1849
H. Mr,
Enclosed you will find a declaration under the act of Feb y 2 nd 1848 made by one of the heirs of Hannah Hall dec d to obtain the pension due from March 4 th 1848, to the 21 st day of May 1848, when she died.
Also enclosed is an application under the Reso. of July 1 st 1848, but Mrs Hall having died before the passage of the Resolution, it is now submitted merely to shew the date of her death and the names of the children who survived her.
I am, Very respectfully, No mo of b st St R. R. Addison
J. S. Edwards Esq. Comm ee of Pensions

John Hall M c 230 $ - at 7. June 32 when last paid? J. H. C.
13. July 39
Due 18 th April 1836 paid to that period JH

John Hall M c act 7 June 230 £ . when last paid? G.H.C.
19. June '39 - Due 18 th April 1836 p st to that period OH

V Ans? Geo. W. Morton
Post 12: '38 do - do - 20: June '39 - do Asa H. Hall, July 9: '39
E 6

Hammock Hall
Aug '38
[Faint, mirrored handwriting from the reverse side of the page]

On the eighteenth day of August, 1930, I received the application and declaration of Hannah Hall for a pension. Considering her sex, and the infirmities incident to her advanced period of life, she being seventy six years of age, I felt myself justified in certifying her inability to attend in open court. Her case was attended to with great care.
Nathan Weston C.J. State of Maine

Wiscasset, Maine Nov 16, 1848
Hon. J L Edwards, Pension Agent
Dear Sir Hannah Hall late of China in this State a United States Pensioner had at the time of her decease on the 21 st of May last a little over two & a half months pay due. As the sum is so small it is hardly worth taking letters of Administration for - As I am her eldest Son could I not obtain what is due by filing a bond at the pension Office that to secure the government against its being called for by any one of the other heirs? Or must I administer on her Estate to enable me to obtain what was due her? - If you will inform me what is necessary to be done in order that I may receive what was due - You will much Oblige Yours very Respectfully Asa F Hall

19
FREE
Hon. Luther Severance
House of Representatives
City of Washington D.C.

Augusta Feb 6. 1845
Dear Sir
Mrs Hannah Hall , widow of John Hall was allowed a pension under Act of July 7. 1838 of sixty four dollars & eighty eight cents, as it is supposed that the service of her late husband in the Revolution, he having been a surgeon or surgeons mate would entitle her to a larger pension. I wish you would have the goodness to inquire of the General of Pension if there are any papers or records in his Office that will show any more service of her husband than she already receives the benefit of.
Very Respectfully
Yours
Geo. M. Norton
Wm Luther Searance House of Representatives.
Washington Feb. 11. 1845
Will Mr Edwards direct the desired information to be sent to me & Severance

Augusta, Maine, July 8. 1839.
Sir,
Your letter of 20 th Ult. relating to the claim of Mrs Hannah Hall, widow of John Hall dec d , to a pension under the Act of July 7. 1838, is received, In which you state that he was improperly allowed for services in computing his pension, that the only service duly established is 16 M o 14 days as a private and 2 M o as a sergeant. Although this is unexpected and quite a disappointment to her, but as you say "no allowance can be made for service as a sergeant's mate unless the grade and length is established by the records", it would be useless even if the service could be proved to attempt it, You are therefore respectfully requested to issue for her a certificate and the amount of pension to be computed by the rolls, as mentioned in your letter.
I am respectfully
Your O th S er
Geo. W. Morton
James L. Edwards Esq Comm r of Pensions Washington City D.C.

Wiscasset July 18 1839
Hon. J. L. Edwards;
Sir; Your favor of 9 th Inst. came duly to hand: In justice to Mr. Morton I would state that he wrote me on the day after I wrote you, but If it pleases the Dept its communications may be directed to me in its future action on the case, and my Mother's Certificate for a Pension (should she have one) may be directed to me. I was surprised to learn by your communication that my Father was not Surgeon's mate to Col. Poor's Reg t as he always told me that that was the fact: as also did Rumrill one of his evidences, who always sustained an unimpeachable character and whom I depose I presume is on file in the Dept. - But as it will be impossible for me to obtain any further proof on the subject at present my Mother must take whatever the Dept shall judge that she is entitled to; I should like to be advised as soon as there is any action on the subject by the Dept.
Yours very Respectfully
Asa F. Hall

Pension Office.
May 13: 1858
Sir,
I have the honor herewith to transmit the papers, numbered from 1. to 31. inclusive, relating to the case of Hannah Hall, dec d . on which Mr. D. R. Addison appeals, (also a Brief of the evidence).
M rs Hall for her husband's services was allowed for 8 months service in 1775. as a private; for 8 months & 14 days, from June 1778. to Feby 1779, & for 2 months as a Sergeant. This service was well proven & sustained by record evidence. But no evidence of a documentary or record character has been adduced to show any service on his part as Surgeon; and, it appears, in fact, from the Muster Rolls of Col. Poor's Regiment in this Office from Nov r 1778; that he was not Surgeon in that Regiment during that year, while it is claimed he was so. As the widow died before the passage of the Joint Resolution of July 1848, making the reception of a pension by her deceased husband conclusive evidence in favor of his widow, it is conceived that there is nothing which binds this Office to waive the requirement of satisfactory testimony on the part of her representatives, and to perpetuate an error the benefit of which was received by Mr. Hall during his life.
I have the honor to be,
very respectfully,
Your O bt . Serv t
J L Edwards
Hon. Thomas Lining, Secretary of the Interior.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, November 9 th 1832.
3. 11 I hereby Certify, That, from an examination of the Books and Documents, relating to Military Services in the War of the Revolution, which remain in this Department, it appears that the name of John Hall is borne on "a muster roll of a company under the command of Capt. Benjamin Walker in Col. Ebenezer Bridge's regiment, to the first of August 1775" as having enlisted as a private on the 19 th day of April 1775 & was paid for three months & 11 days service; & that further rolls of that company are not to be found in this Office.
8. 14 And the name of John Hall is borne on "a pay roll of Lieut. Flint's company in a regiment of Massachusetts Bay militia commanded by Col. Thomas Poor Esq. raised to fortify & secure the passes of North river in the State of New York" as having been paid from June 10 th 1778 to Feby. 11. 1779 for Eight months & 14 days service as a private including time to return home.
Edward D Bangs, Secy

Enlisted under Capt. Walker, in the Regt. of Col. Bridges, in April 1775 as a private, for 8 months, and served that Term.
1 st Jany 1776 again entered for 4 months in same Co. & Regt. which he also served out - Discharged at Watertown 1 st May 1776
In May 1778 entered for nine months as Surgeon's Mate, in Col. Thomas, Poo's Regt., served that period and was discharged at Robinson's Farms Hospital in Feb. 1779. That he again entered in Feb. 1779 as Surgeon of that Hospital under Dr. Treat, and served at that Hospital and at Fish Kill until Feb. 1781 - 2 years
Flint's Co. Nov. 1778 - Capt. Flint's Co. M c Hall private
John Tyler Surg's Mate, Nov. 1778 - must out Feb. 1779

1445 Wannah Hall.
May '43
Arrears from Hilliard 1836 to 19 April 1836
G.
8.
Geo W. Morgan Angus L. chairman.

Declaration. In order to obtain arrears of Pension due from March 4. 1836 under the Act of July 7. 1838 On this Ninth day of May 1843 personally appeared before me a Justice of the Peace, within and for the County of Kennebec and State of Maine, Hannah Hall a Resident of China in said County of Kennebec age eighty years, who being duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath make the following Declaration, in order to obtain the arrears of Pension, which she claims from the 4th day of March 1836 to the eighteenth day of April 1836 from which period she has been already paid under the Act of the 7th of July 1837. And the declarant further alleges, that she is still the widow of John Hall who was a Sergeant and private in the Revolutionary War, that her pension was allowed at the rate of Sixty four dollars and eighty eight cents per annum, and was paid to her at the agency in Port- land in the State of Maine
Witness
Sarah F. Boston
Sarah F. Russ
Hannah Hall
State of Maine
Kennebec County ss.
Seventh, and subscribed, on the day and year above written
Before me
Abner C. Rootz Justice of the Peace.
State of Maine
Kennebec County S.S. I the subscriber, Clerk of all the Judicial Courts, held for and within the said County of Kennebec, do hereby certify, that H. Hall, A. Knap is a Justice of the Peace as above named, and that the above signature purporting to be his is genuine
Witness my hand and the seal of the Supreme Judicial Court of Maine the 25th day of May A.D. 1843.
J. R. Nichols

78. White Plains
1 st June - July 18. 1778.
Act 19
A.

I Peter Hunt of Leeksbury in the County of Middlesex and Commonwealth of Massachusetts make oath and say that John Hall enlisted in the year 1775 as a minute man under Capt. John Hall of said Leeksbury for eight months and served said term at Cambridge in Col. Bridges regiment, that after the expiration of said eight months said Hall served two months more in a sergants guard at winter town and further say that the said Hall in the year 1778 joined Col. Thomas Poor's regiment at West-Point for nine months
Peter Hunt
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Middlesex ss October 9th 1819
Personally appeared the above named Peter Hunt and made oath to the truth of the above certificate by him subscribed
Before me Nathaniel Wright J Poore I further certify that the said Hunt is a person of credibility Nathaniel Wright J Poore

I Anthony Clark aged 73. years, of Warner in the County of Merrimack and State of New Hampshire, a pensioner on the New Hampshire Roll, do upon oath declare, that being myself a soldier in the continental army I well knew Dr. John Hall now of Warner aforesaid. to my knowledge the said Dr John Hall served in the continental Hospital at Robinson Farms and West Point New York from November 1778 to December 1779. and did duty as a Surgeon's Mate under Dr Hoxton. I saw Dr. Hall repeatedly during said term of time and he always appeared to be engaged in the Hospital as aforesaid.
I further declare that I was acquainted with Dr Hall before the War of the Revolution, as he lived in the same town in Massachusetts, with myself, and I am certain that he served the term of time above mentioned and I have known him all the time since the close of the Revolutionary War aforesaid.
Warner April 6. 1824.
Anthony his Clark — mark
State of New Hampshire } Merrimack ss. — }
Personally appearing the above named Anthony Clark and made solemn oath, that the above affidavit by him subscribed is just and true. Before Me.
April 6. 1824.
Henry B. Chan Jur. of the Peace

I hereby certify that I have known the within named Anthony Clark about twenty years and that he is a man of colour and that I never heard or knew any thing of him that should go to impeach his char- acter for truth and veracity -
Henry B. Chase.
This may certify that Henry B. Chase is a Justice of the Peace for the County of Merrimack in the State of New Hampshire and that the above is his own proper signature -
Henry B. Chase. M.P.
Feb 8 th 1833

Jun '23
Endorse only for 9 months
B.
2.

I Peter B Rumrill aged 60 years now of Wiscasset Maine a private on the main roll do upon oath declare that being myself a soldier in the continental army I well knew Dr John Hall now of China Maine to my knowledge the said Dr John Hall served in the continental Hospital at Robinson Farms and at White Plains and at Westpoint for the term of nine months in the years 1778 & 1779 and did duty as surgeons mate. I was myself personally acquainted with the said Dr Hall, and was well acquainted with his services during the above period - I have this day conversed with the said Dr Hall, who has but lately arrived to this part of the country & we brought to mind other services in the war of the Revolution and from my own knowledge he served and did duty as a surgeons mate in the continental Hospital and at White Plains and Westpoint, more than the period of nine months in the manner and at the times above stated Peter B Rumrill
Lincoln Co. June 19 1823 Then the above named Peter B. Rumrill to me personally known and made oath that the foregoing deposition by him Subscribed contains the truth before me
Isaac Tinkham Justice of the Peace

I certify that the within named deponent is to me well known as a credible witness & disinterested
Seth Tinkham } Justice of the Peace
Lincoln
State of Maine
To whom it may Concern
Nathaniel Coffin Clerk of all the Judicial Courts in the County of Lincoln, Certify that Seth Tinkham Esq. whose name is above written & who also signs the within certificate was on the date thereof, & is now a Justice of Peace in & for said County & duly com- missioned & qualified as such, and that the within & above are his own proper signatures.
In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hands, the seal of the Court of Common Pleas for said County this third day of August A. D. 1825.
Nath. Coffin.
Peter B. Dummer Deputy Clerk

Wiscasset July 2 1839 Hon. Jonathan L Edwards
Dear Sir My Mother Mrs. Hannah Hall (Widow of Doct. John Hall late of China in this State who was a Pensioner under the act of 1832) applied for a pension last Summer, or fall under the act of 1838 her Agent Geo. W. Moreton Esq. of Augusta informs me that her claim has not yet been allowed. I wish you would be so good as to inform me whether her claim is established or not; and if not what is necessary to be done in order to its being established. Her being very aged and in indigent circum- stances and very anxious about her pension must be my excuse for troubling you with this communication.
Yours very Respectfully
Asa F Hall

DECLARATION,
In order to obtain the benefits of the Act of Congress of the 3d March, 1843, granting Pensions for one year to certain Widows who have received Pensions under the Act of July 7, 1838.
STATE OF MAINE, }
County of Kennebec ss. }
On this twelfth day of May A. D. 1845, personally appeared, before the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace, in the County of Kennebec and State of Maine, Hannah Hall a resident of China in the County of Kennebec aged eighty years, who, being first duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefits of the provisions made by the Act of Congress, passed on the 3d March, 1843, granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War. That she is the widow of John Hall who was a Sergeant and Private during the Revolutionary War; that she was pensioned as the widow of the said John Hall at the rate of Sixty four dollars and eighty eight cents per annum, under the Act of July 7, 1838, which was paid to her at the agency in Portland in the State of Maine . She further declares that she is still the widow of the said John Hall having remained unmarried ever since his death.
Witness
Sarah F. Russell
Sarah F. Russell
Sworn to and subscribed, on the day and year above written,
Before me,
Chub A. Russ
Justice of the Peace.
I certify that the declarant is personally known to me to have been pensioned under the Act of July 7, 1838, and is the reputed widow of John Hall deceased, and has remained unmarried ever since his death.
Chub A. Russ
Justice of the Peace.

State of Maine Kennebec County, S.S.
I the Subscribed Clerk of all the Judicial Courts, held for and within the said County of Kennebec, do hereby certify that Charles A. Russ is a Justice of the Peace as within stated and that the within signature purporting to be his are genuine
Witness my hand and the seal of the Supreme Judicial Court of Maine the twenty fifth day of May A.D. 1843
V. R. Nichols

Pension Office
May 10. 1850,
Sir,
In relation to the case of Mrs Hannah Hall, in which a report is requested by the letter of the Department of the 7 th inst. I have to state that the papers were charged to Mr Coombs, the late Chief Clerk, and they cannot now be found. So soon as I can see Mr C, I will ascertain what has become of them, and make the report required.
I am, respectfully, Your O bt Servant, J L Edwards
D. C. Goddard, Esq., Chief Clerk Department Interior.

Portland Me. Sept 19, 1846
Sir. I herewith enclose you the pension of Hannah Hall and heritable Johnson for one years pension, which if correct will thank you for directions to pay the same.
Yours Respectfully Jos. Istey
J. L. Edanard Esq. Commissioner of Pensions Washington

Washington June 9 th 1849
My Sir,
As Agent for the heirs of Mr. Keall the widow of John Keall, dec d a Surgeon's mate in the Mass ts line, I have respectfully to request that you will cause a letter to be addressed to me, shewing the service claimed for by D r Hall in his declaration under the act of June, 1832, in order that I may enclose it to the Secy of State of Mass. and obtain such evidence of his service as the roll in that office may afford. Without this the Secy will not give a certificate.
I am very respectfully W. M. West. N. B. Addison
J. L. Edwards, Esq. Counsel to Reunion,

Hannah Hall no 3507 — $54.88 pr am.
Payment to be made
at Portland
by A Nawhale, Esq,
Agent for paying Pension-
ers, in the Agency of
Maine
First payment to be made
on the 31st December,
1838, and on the 4th
30 Issued new certificate for 16 mo. 14 dts pr m 2 — Seryt. $54.88
March and 4th Septem-
ber in each year there-
after.
from 19 a/c deducting what has been paid
Recorded in the Pension
Office, in Book A Vol. 1
J. W. Morton Page 11. by
Augusta
M c
R. Burdin Clerk.

WAR DEPARTMENT.
3507
Five years' Pension.
I certify that in conformity with the act of July 7, 1838, Hannah Hall, of Maine, widow of John Hall, deceased, who was a Private in the Revolution and died on the eighteenth day of April 1836 is entitled to receive a pension, at the rate of fifty four dollars and eighty eight cents per annum, commencing on the nineteenth day of Apr l 1836 ; and in case of the death or marriage of said widow before the 4th of March, 1841, the pension will cease on the day of such marriage or death.
Given at the War Office of the United States, this sixteenth day of July — one thousand eight hundred and thirty nine
W. Poinsett
Secretary of War.
Examined and Countersigned. }
J. L. Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions.

Augusta, Maine
June 20. 1840
Sir
I herewith transmit the Pension Certificate of Mrs Hannah Hall, in order to have her pension increased and computed agreeable to your letter of June 20. 1839 in which you inform me "The only service duly established" that is the service of her late husband in the Army of the Revolution, "is 16 M th 14 days, as a private and 2 months as a sergeant" You will notice that the amount of pension she is entitled to is something more than stated in the Certificate. The service as sergeant 2 months not having been allowed in computing the pension due her.
Very Respectfully
Your O bl Servt
Geo. W. Morton
James L. Edwards Esq Commr of Pension Washington City D.C.

Augusta Maine
Oct 25 1843
Sir
The claim of Mrs Hannah Hall widow of John Hall for arrears of pension, under Act of July 7. 1838 was allowed and a certificate was made to her, but her case has not been reported in the claim Agency for payment will you please to instruct the agent to make the payment.
Very respectfully Wm Ott Scrub Georgetown
James L. Edwards Esq. Commr of Pension City of Washington D.C.

May '48
Adm o at $14.88 per ann, ending 21 May 1848. Payable to surviving children (names within).
H.
9
L. H. Addison Present

State of Maine Lincoln County
On this seventh day of May 1848 personally appeared before me Arnold Blaney one of the Justices of the Peace for the County of Lincoln Asa F. Hall of Wiscasset who being first duly sworn according to law declares that he is the Son of Mrs. Hannah Hall late of China in the County of Kennebec dec d who was a pensioner of the United States at Seventy dollars per annum. Now the object of this application is to claim the arrears of pension due my late Mother under the act of February 2, 1848. which is from the fourth day of March 1848 to the 21 st day of May 1848 the day on which my Mother died.
Asa F. Hall
Sworn to & subscribe before me the day and year above written. and I certify that it has been made to appear to my satisfaction that Asa F. Hall is the Son of Mrs. Hannah Hall dec d late a pensioner of the United States and that the said Mrs. Hannah Hall (late the Widow of Doct. John Hall) died on the 21 day of May 1848.
Arnold Blaney Justice of the Peace

STATE OF MAINE.
Lincoln, ss :
I, Edmund B. Bowman , Clerk of all the Judicial Courts in said County, certify that Arnold Blaney
is an acting Justice of the Peace in and for said County, as appears by the papers hereunto annexed ; that he is duly qualified to act as such ; that his Commission is dated March 4 th 1847 , and will expire March 4 th 1854 ; and that the above signature, purporting to be his, is genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the SUPREME JUDICIAL
Court for said State. At  Seal. At  the  time of  the  signing

Hannah Hall do Widow S. Brier Claim for me - Pension -

Hannah Hall as claim for Pension.
1. In October, 1819, Peter Hunt deposes That John Hall enlisted in 1775 as a Minute man under Capt. John Lill, of Teeksbury, Middle- sex County, Mass. for 8 months, and served out his term, at Cambridge, in Col. Bridge's Regiment. He afterwards served 2 months more in a Sergeant's guard at Watertown. In 1778 he joined Col. Thomas Potts Regiment at West Point for 9 months. (Q A.)
2. In June, 1823, Peter B. Rummill, 60 years old, a Private in the Maine roll, says that he was himself a soldier in the Con- tinental army. Knew Dr. John Hall. He served in the Continental Hospital at Robin- son farm, at at White Plains and at West Point for 9 months in 1778 and '79, as Surgeon's Mate. Was well acquainted with his services. Claimant is the same man. (Q B.)
3. In April, 1824, Anthony Clark, 73 years old, a Pensioner on the N. H. roll, says that he knew claimant well. He served in the Continental Hospital at Robinson Farm and at West Point from November, 1778 to December, 1779, as Surgeon's Mate under Dr. Hazeltine. Repeatedly saw him engaged dur- ing that time in the Hospital. Claimant lived in the same town with Deponant before the Revolution and deponant has known him ever since. (Q C.)
In July, 1832, John Hall 78 years old de- clares that he enlisted in 1775 in the U.S. Army under Capt. William Walker in

Col. Bridge's Regiment of Massachusetts troops. In April, 1775, having been a Minute man before, he enlisted as a Private for 8 months, and fully served out this period. On the 1 st January, 1776, by request of his Colonel, he again enlisted in the same company and regiment, for 4 months, and served out this period as Sergeant. In May, 1778, he enlisted as Sergeant's Mate for 9 months, in Col. Thomas Paine's Regi- ment, which term he served out, and was discharged at the Hospital on Robinson's Farm in July, 1779. He again entered the army as Surgeon of that Hospital, in July, 1779, under Dr. Treat, Surgeon General, and served there and part of the time at Fishkill un- til July, 1781. He was born at Tewksbury in 1754. Never took a written discharge. He had a warrant as Surgeon's Mate of Paine's Regiment and another as Surgeon of the Hos- pital, both of which are now lost. He was in the battle of Bunker Hill, when his Captain was killed. Was himself wounded. 4 months of his service in 1776 he was detached as Sergeant of the guard at Watertown. (No 1. 4 D.)
Evidence.
4. Rev. Daniel Stevens and Alpheus Marshall testify to character and the general belief of his service. (No 2. 4 D.) 5. Certificate of the Secretary

of State of Mass. that the name of John Hall is on a roll of service. Benjamin Walker Company, in Col. Ebenezer Bridge's Regiment, from 19 Apr. 1775 to 1 st Aug. 1775; 3 months, 11 days; and further rolls of that Company are not to be found. Also on a roll of Lieut. Flint's Company, led. Thomas Parris Regiment, from June 10, 1778 to Feb. 11, 1779, 8 months, 14 days, including time to return home. (Ex F.)
In August, 1838, Hannah Hall, 76 years old, says that she is the widow of John Hall, dead, who was a U.S. Pensioner. She was married to him 25 th Dec. 1782; he died 18 th Apr. 1836, and she has remained a widow ever since. Her maiden name was Hannah Foster, and she was married at Pembroke, M. H. by Rev. Zacheriah Colby. (N o 1. Ex F.)
Evidence.
1. Asa F. Hall, 52 years old, says that his late father, John Hall, died 18 th Apr. 1836, and his mother, the claimant, has ever since remained a widow. (N o 2. Ex F.)
2. Certificate of the Town Clerk of Pembroke, that from the records in his possession it appears that John Hall and Hannah Foster were married Dec. 23, 1782, by Rev. Zacheriah Colby. (N o 3. Ex F.)
In May, 1843, claimant makes another Declaration for benefit of the Act of 3 March, 1843. (Ex G.)
In May, 1848, Asa F. Hall Declares that he is the son of Hannah Hall, deceased, who was a Pensioner at $70. per ann., and

claims arrears of Pension under the Act of 2 Feb. 1848, from 4 th Mch. 1848, to 21 st May, 1848, the day of her death. (Q. H.)
In Feb. 1849. he makes another de- claration stating that his father, John Hall, received a Pension of $230. per annum, and his mother of $70. only, and claiming the difference from 16 th Apr 1836 to 21 st May 1848, when his mother died. (N. 1. Q. 1.)
The Judge of the Probate Court certifies to the number of children of John Hall and Hannah Hall, that both of them are dead, and that she was a Pensioner. (N. 2. Q. 1.)