Willard Moore, was born April 1743, married Elizabeth Hubbard, on March 18, 1762, at Paxton, Worcester, Massachusetts. There is no record of any children.
Alpheus Moore, had a claim in Congress fore a seven years half-pay pension.
COMMUNICATED TO TUE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, FEBRUARY 21, 1793.
WAR DEPARTMENT, February 21, 1793.
That Alpheus Moore, in behalf of himself and Willard Moore, orphan children of Willard Moore, late of Paxton, State of Massachusetts, and Mark Lincoln, of Leominster, in said State, and Elizabeth, his wife, late widow of the said Willard Moore, states that the said Willard Moore was a major in the regiment commanded by Colonel Doolittle, and was killed in the action of Bunker’s Hill, on the 17th day of June, 1775.
That they were, until very lately, ignorant of the provision made by Congress for the widows and orphans of officers who were killed in the service. He therefore prays that the seven years’ half-pay of a major may be granted to them.
Historical Register of Officers of the Continental Army During the War of the Revolution
Moore, Willard (Mass). Major in Lexington Alarm, April, 1775; Major of Doolittle's Massachusetts Regiment, 23d April, 1775; killed at Bunker Hill, 17th June, 1775.
Friday, July 02, 2010
Major Andrew McClary & Elizabeth McClary 1725-75
Andrew McClary, was born about 1725, in Ireland, married Elizabeth McCrillis about 1760, at Epsom, Merrimack, New Hampshire, there was no record of children
In 1793, she had a claim in Congress for a seven year half-pay.
COMMUNICATED TO TUE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, FEBRUARY 21, 1793.
WAR DEPARTMENT, February 21, 1793.
That Elizabeth McClary states that she is widow of the late Major Andrew McClary, of Colonel John Stack’s regiment, who was killed by a cannon ball in the action of Bunker’s hill, on the 17th day of June, 1775.
That she did not know of the resolution of Congress granting seven years’ half-pay to the widows of such officers as had lost their lives in the service,’ until after the time appointed for making application for said half-pay had elapsed. She therefore prays for relief.
Historical Register of Officers of the Continental Army During the War of the Revolution.
McClary, Andrew (N. H). Major 1st New Hampshire, 23d April, 1775: killed at Bunker Hill, 17th June. 1775.
From the recorders of New Hampshire.
[Major Andrew McClary went from Epsom . He was a man of fine
personal appearance, and a brave officer . He was with the regiment
at Bunker Hill, and was killed by a chance shot from the enemy during
the retreat.-ED. ]
[In H. of Rep ., April 25, 1780, the foregoing petition was granted .
Michael McClary was a grandson of Andrew McClary, one of the first settlers of Epsom, and nephew of Maj. Andrew, who was killed at Bunker Hill. He was at Bunker Hill as second lieutenant of the Eighth company of Stark's regiment, and was in command of the Fifth company, Scammel' s regiment, in 1777 ; was adjutant-general of the state from 1742 to 1813, and, state senator from 1796 to 1802, inclusive.-ED. ]
In 1793, she had a claim in Congress for a seven year half-pay.
COMMUNICATED TO TUE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, FEBRUARY 21, 1793.
WAR DEPARTMENT, February 21, 1793.
That Elizabeth McClary states that she is widow of the late Major Andrew McClary, of Colonel John Stack’s regiment, who was killed by a cannon ball in the action of Bunker’s hill, on the 17th day of June, 1775.
That she did not know of the resolution of Congress granting seven years’ half-pay to the widows of such officers as had lost their lives in the service,’ until after the time appointed for making application for said half-pay had elapsed. She therefore prays for relief.
Historical Register of Officers of the Continental Army During the War of the Revolution.
McClary, Andrew (N. H). Major 1st New Hampshire, 23d April, 1775: killed at Bunker Hill, 17th June. 1775.
From the recorders of New Hampshire.
[Major Andrew McClary went from Epsom . He was a man of fine
personal appearance, and a brave officer . He was with the regiment
at Bunker Hill, and was killed by a chance shot from the enemy during
the retreat.-ED. ]
[In H. of Rep ., April 25, 1780, the foregoing petition was granted .
Michael McClary was a grandson of Andrew McClary, one of the first settlers of Epsom, and nephew of Maj. Andrew, who was killed at Bunker Hill. He was at Bunker Hill as second lieutenant of the Eighth company of Stark's regiment, and was in command of the Fifth company, Scammel' s regiment, in 1777 ; was adjutant-general of the state from 1742 to 1813, and, state senator from 1796 to 1802, inclusive.-ED. ]
Colonel Thomas Gardner & Joanna Gardner 1755-75.
Thomas Gardner was born about 1727, Cambridge, Middlesex, Mass, to Richard Gardner and Elizabeth Winchester. Thomas would marry Joanna Sparhawk, on June 12, 1755, from this union there were the following children.
1. Richard Gardner, Christening: 26 SEP 1756 Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts.
2. Thomas Gardner, Birth: About 1758 Of, Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts.
3. Thomas Gardner, Christening: 19 JUL 1761 Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts.
4. Samuel Gardner, Christening: 17 APR 1763 Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts.
5. Elizabeth Gardner, Christening: 29 AUG 1773 Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts.
Thomas Grander would pass away on July 3, 1775.
In 1793, Joanna Gardner would have a claim in Congress for a Seven Year Half-pay pension.
COMMUNICATED TO TUE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, FEBRUARY 21, 1793.
WAR DEPARTMENT, February 21, 1793.
That Joanna Gardner states that she is the widow of the late Colonel Thomas Gardner, who was wounded in the battle of Charlestown, on the 17th day of June, 1775, and who died of his wounds on the 3d day of July following.
That she was left with three small children, and had to encounter many difficulties in bringing them up; that she has not received the relief provided by the resolution of Congress for the widows and children of officers who have died in the army since the month of August, 1775.
That she does not apprehend it was the intention of Congress to make any discrimination between the widows and children of officers who died in the service, on account of the time when such event took place. She therefore prays that the benefit of the aforesaid resolution of Congress may be extended to her and her children.
Thomas Gardner Service record.
Gardner, Thomas. Colonel; pay roll of field and staff officers who marched in consequence of the alarm of April 19, 1775, dated Prospect Hill; service, 5 days; also, order of the day dated Cambridge, May 23, 1775 ; reported field officer of the day for May 23, 1775; also, order of the day dated June 14, 1775; reported field officer of the day for June 14, 1775 ; also, general order dated Headquarters Cambridge, July 22, 1775, making disposition of the forces about Boston and dividing the army into 3 grand divisions to consist of 2 brigades each ; said Gardner's regt. assigned to a brigade to be commanded by Brig. Gen. Green which was to form part of left wing or 2d division of the army under Maj. Gen. Lee, and to be stationed at Prospect Hill.
1. Richard Gardner, Christening: 26 SEP 1756 Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts.
2. Thomas Gardner, Birth: About 1758 Of, Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts.
3. Thomas Gardner, Christening: 19 JUL 1761 Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts.
4. Samuel Gardner, Christening: 17 APR 1763 Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts.
5. Elizabeth Gardner, Christening: 29 AUG 1773 Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts.
Thomas Grander would pass away on July 3, 1775.
In 1793, Joanna Gardner would have a claim in Congress for a Seven Year Half-pay pension.
COMMUNICATED TO TUE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, FEBRUARY 21, 1793.
WAR DEPARTMENT, February 21, 1793.
That Joanna Gardner states that she is the widow of the late Colonel Thomas Gardner, who was wounded in the battle of Charlestown, on the 17th day of June, 1775, and who died of his wounds on the 3d day of July following.
That she was left with three small children, and had to encounter many difficulties in bringing them up; that she has not received the relief provided by the resolution of Congress for the widows and children of officers who have died in the army since the month of August, 1775.
That she does not apprehend it was the intention of Congress to make any discrimination between the widows and children of officers who died in the service, on account of the time when such event took place. She therefore prays that the benefit of the aforesaid resolution of Congress may be extended to her and her children.
Thomas Gardner Service record.
Gardner, Thomas. Colonel; pay roll of field and staff officers who marched in consequence of the alarm of April 19, 1775, dated Prospect Hill; service, 5 days; also, order of the day dated Cambridge, May 23, 1775 ; reported field officer of the day for May 23, 1775; also, order of the day dated June 14, 1775; reported field officer of the day for June 14, 1775 ; also, general order dated Headquarters Cambridge, July 22, 1775, making disposition of the forces about Boston and dividing the army into 3 grand divisions to consist of 2 brigades each ; said Gardner's regt. assigned to a brigade to be commanded by Brig. Gen. Green which was to form part of left wing or 2d division of the army under Maj. Gen. Lee, and to be stationed at Prospect Hill.
Thursday, July 01, 2010
Henry A Willis From Maine To Kansas.
A few months ago Jack Willis got in touch with me he had trace his Great-Great-Grandfather Henry A. Willis, to Topeka Kansas, and was hoping I could help find something about him. At first I wasn’t getting any where, then I call the Topeka Library and talked to a nice volunteer in the Topeka Room by the name of ( Jeanne Mithen ), and with her had work she was able to provide some interesting information. All the while I myself was getting interested in Henry A. Willis. After giving the my information to Jack I told him I was interested on doing a page on Henry, and asked if it would be alright with him. He was glad it give his ok, and provided me with added information. I believe his ancestors who are looking into his life will find this information interesting and helpful in their research.
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Henry A. Willis, was born Jan. 16, 1844 in Thomaston, Knox, Me. He was married to Helen E. Thompson on Nov. 23, 1870, of this union three children were born, Charles, Teresa who died at 30 days and Helen. The 1880 census shows Henry as the postmaster of Thomaston. It is not known when they left Thomaston Me. In later years Henry’s wife be came sick and returned to Thomaston Me., it is believed to be with her family, she would pass away on January 17, 1879.
Henry came to Topeka around 1885, he had his daughter Helen, with him, it is not known if his wife Helen was with them. No record could be found on what he did for a living the first two years he was in Topeka. Then in 1887, it is believed he began working for a drug store called ( Payne C. F. Co. ), which was located at 304 E. 4th., street. Then in 1890, the store changed it’s name to ( Willis & Payne Drug ), and the store had moved next door to 302 E. 4th., Street. The store would change it’s name again in 1897, to just Willis Drug, he would run the store for 22, years then in 1909, he left the business for unknown reasons.
During the Civil war Henry would enlist on October 31, 1861, from Thomaston as a private in the 1st Maine Cavalry, company I., he was 18 or 19, at the time of his enlistment. He was taken prisoner at Spotsylvania Court House, Virginia on May 11, 1864, but escaped and rejoined the company. He was promoted to corporal July 12, 62. Was a Orderly for Colonels Allen, Douty, and Smith, he reenlisted December 31, '63, then was promoted to sergeant may 1st, '64. He was commissioned 1st Lt April 14th, 1865, and was AAQM for Captain Hall's battalion Chesterfield Court House, June and July '65. He served until being discharged for disability in April of 1865. At the time of his enlistment it was noted that he was 19, and a farmer.
After 1909, there is no information, then on January 9, 1910, in the State Journal paper there was a announcement on his death. His obituary read.
State Journal January 9, 1910, p.5.
Death of Mr. Willis.
Had Been a Resident of Topeka for 25, Years.
Henry A. Willis died at his home, 409 Monroe street, Monday ( Jan. 7, ), evening at 7:15 o’clock at the age of 66 years. Mr. Willis has been a resident of Topeka for 25 years. For 22 years he has owned and operated a drug store at 302 East Fourth street. Mr. Willis was an active man in business circles, always ready and willing to assist in anything that would help Topeka. He was a veteran of the civil war, having enlisted from the state of Maine. He was a member of Gage Post, Grand Army of the Republic in Topeka. He was a charter member of Irwin Lodge, No. 260, A. O. U. W., and took a great interest in the order and was it’s treasurer for 15 years. His funeral will be held Thursday afternoon at 2:30, o’clock from the First Baptist church, Ninth and Jackson streets. Rev. Thomas Young will conduct the religious service. Gage post, G. A. R., and Irwin lodge, No. 260, A. O. U. W., will take part.
Mr. Willis leaves one daughter Miss Helen Willis of Topeka; one son, Charles H. Willis and a brother Albert Willis of Rockland Maine, and one sister Mrs. Maria Demith of Quincy Massachusetts. Mr. Willis had many friends and will be greatly missed in business circles.
It should be noted that the A. O. U. W., stands for, Ancient Order of United Workman. The lodge met every Thursday evening at Security Hall, at 701, Kansas Ave., Topeka.
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Henry A. Willis, was born Jan. 16, 1844 in Thomaston, Knox, Me. He was married to Helen E. Thompson on Nov. 23, 1870, of this union three children were born, Charles, Teresa who died at 30 days and Helen. The 1880 census shows Henry as the postmaster of Thomaston. It is not known when they left Thomaston Me. In later years Henry’s wife be came sick and returned to Thomaston Me., it is believed to be with her family, she would pass away on January 17, 1879.
Henry came to Topeka around 1885, he had his daughter Helen, with him, it is not known if his wife Helen was with them. No record could be found on what he did for a living the first two years he was in Topeka. Then in 1887, it is believed he began working for a drug store called ( Payne C. F. Co. ), which was located at 304 E. 4th., street. Then in 1890, the store changed it’s name to ( Willis & Payne Drug ), and the store had moved next door to 302 E. 4th., Street. The store would change it’s name again in 1897, to just Willis Drug, he would run the store for 22, years then in 1909, he left the business for unknown reasons.
During the Civil war Henry would enlist on October 31, 1861, from Thomaston as a private in the 1st Maine Cavalry, company I., he was 18 or 19, at the time of his enlistment. He was taken prisoner at Spotsylvania Court House, Virginia on May 11, 1864, but escaped and rejoined the company. He was promoted to corporal July 12, 62. Was a Orderly for Colonels Allen, Douty, and Smith, he reenlisted December 31, '63, then was promoted to sergeant may 1st, '64. He was commissioned 1st Lt April 14th, 1865, and was AAQM for Captain Hall's battalion Chesterfield Court House, June and July '65. He served until being discharged for disability in April of 1865. At the time of his enlistment it was noted that he was 19, and a farmer.After 1909, there is no information, then on January 9, 1910, in the State Journal paper there was a announcement on his death. His obituary read.
State Journal January 9, 1910, p.5.
Death of Mr. Willis.
Had Been a Resident of Topeka for 25, Years.
Henry A. Willis died at his home, 409 Monroe street, Monday ( Jan. 7, ), evening at 7:15 o’clock at the age of 66 years. Mr. Willis has been a resident of Topeka for 25 years. For 22 years he has owned and operated a drug store at 302 East Fourth street. Mr. Willis was an active man in business circles, always ready and willing to assist in anything that would help Topeka. He was a veteran of the civil war, having enlisted from the state of Maine. He was a member of Gage Post, Grand Army of the Republic in Topeka. He was a charter member of Irwin Lodge, No. 260, A. O. U. W., and took a great interest in the order and was it’s treasurer for 15 years. His funeral will be held Thursday afternoon at 2:30, o’clock from the First Baptist church, Ninth and Jackson streets. Rev. Thomas Young will conduct the religious service. Gage post, G. A. R., and Irwin lodge, No. 260, A. O. U. W., will take part.
Mr. Willis leaves one daughter Miss Helen Willis of Topeka; one son, Charles H. Willis and a brother Albert Willis of Rockland Maine, and one sister Mrs. Maria Demith of Quincy Massachusetts. Mr. Willis had many friends and will be greatly missed in business circles.
It should be noted that the A. O. U. W., stands for, Ancient Order of United Workman. The lodge met every Thursday evening at Security Hall, at 701, Kansas Ave., Topeka.
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Samuel Ransom Of The Wyoming Valley.
THE WYOMING VALLEY COMPANIES.
DURKEE and RANSOM, (who both fell on the 3d of July, 1778,) raised their companies, expecting they would be retained for the defense of the Valley ; but the emergency of the main army, at the close of 1777, required their presence in New Jersey. They obeyed orders, and did good service at Millstone, Bound Brook, Mud Creek, Brandywine, Germantown, and other points.
Rumors of the advance of the horde which desolated Wyoming in 1778. caused such a depletion of those two companies by men and officers who hurried home to protect their families, that Congress, June 23,1778, reduced the two companies to one, under Capt. Spalding. They numbered sixty-nine, but did not reach Wyoming until the battle was over.
Just before the battle, Congress also authorized the raising of another company under Capt. Dethic Hewitt. He had secured about forty men, when the battle occurred, and if any record of his men was ever made out, it is unknown. Nathaniel Gates was a sergeant under him, and that is all that can be said of this third or fourth Wyoming independent company, whose captain and many others fell on that fatal Friday in Wyoming.
Before the first two companies were formed, Lieut. Obadiah Gore, Jr., had enlisted twenty men under Capt. Wisner, of Warwick, New York, and Lieut. Jameson had brought nearly as many more to Capt. Strong. Out of an estimated population of two thousand to five thousand, at least two hundred had left Wyoming for the seaboard, not counting some under Captains Spalding and Hewitt in the Valley.
Among those named above, Capt. (afterwards Gen.) Spalding was the true hero of the Bound Brook affair in New Jersey ; John Swift served as general on the Niagara frontier in 1812; fifteen or twenty fell in the massacre of Wyoming. Of many others, interesting notes might be added; of others we have no record
The two Independent companies, commanded by Capts. Samuel Ransom and Robert Durkee, were mustered into the service of the United States September 17,1776, and were credited to Connecticut. The locality whence they were raised, was within the bounds of Pennsylvania, and the men afterwards recognized the authority of Pennsylvania. The companies were, therefore, really Pennsylvania companies.
Note. Those highlighted in red were killed or died from their wounds.
ROLL OF CAPT. SAMUEL RANSOM'S COMPANY.
Captain.
Ransom, Samuel * August 26,1776.
Lieutenants.
Spalding, Simon, August 26,1776; promoted captain.
Pierce, Timothy* from ensign, January 17, 1778.
Jenkins, John, Jr., died March 19,1S27, in Luzerne county.
Ensign.
Pierce, Timothy, from sergeant, December 3,1777; promoted lieutenant, January 17,1778.
Sergeants.
William Parker*
Pasco Josiah*
Privates.
Alden Mason Flitch.
Atherton Caleb
Benjamin Isaac.
Bennett Oliver.
Bennett Rufus.
Bezale Jesse.
Billings, Jehial.
Billings, Samuel.
Burnham, Asahel.
Church, Gideon.
Church, Nathan.
Clark, Benjamin.
Cole, Benjamin.
Cooper, Price.
Corning, Josiata.
Franklin, Daniel.
Gaylord, Ambrose.
Gaylord, Charles.
Gaylord, Justus.
Hemietead, Benjamin.
Hopkins, Timothy.
Kellogg, William.
Kinney, Lawrence.
Lawrence, Daniel.*
McClure, William.
Marswell, Nicholas.
Mathewson, Constant.
Mathewson, Elisha.
Sash, Asahel.
Neal, Thomas.
O'Neal, John.
Osterhout, Peter.
Ormsbury, Amos.
Pickett, Thomas.
Roberts, Ebenezer.
Sawyer, Samuel.
Sawyer, Asa.
Satterly, Elisha.
Searle, Constant.*
8kiff, Stephen.
Smith, William, Jr.
Spencer, Robert.
Swift, John.
Van Gordon, John.
Walker, Elijah.
Worden, Caleb.
Worden, John.
Williams, Thomas.
Williams, Zeba.
Woodstock, Richard.
Historical register of officers of the Continental Army during the war.
Ransom, Samuel (Pa. ) Captain Wyoming Valley Company, 26th August, 1776; killed at the Wyoming Massacre. 3d July, 1778.
Journal of the House of Representatives of the United States, 1845-1846
WEDNESDAY, March 11, 1846.
A petition of George P. Ransom, of Wyoming valley, State of Pennsylvania, and others, children and heirs-at-law of Samuel Ransom, deceased, who was a captain of the Pennsylvania line in the army of the war of the Revolution, praying for seven years' half pay due to Esther Ransom, the widow of said deceased:
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
MARCH 28, 1850.
A BILL.
For the relief the heirs of Captain Samuel Ransom, an officer of the revolutionary war, killed at the battle of Wyoming.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and he is hereby, authorized and required to pay to the heirs of Samuel Ransom, late a captain on the continental establishment, who was killed in the battle of Wyoming, seven years’ half-pay of a captain, for their father’s services in the revolutionary war, to be paid out of any money in the treasury not otherwise appropriated, together with such interest thereon as would now be due, if a certificate for the .said seven years’ half-pay had been issued and subscribed under the principles of the funding act, and no payment made thereon.
Note. I was unable to find if this Bill passed.
Samuel Ransom.
Birth: Apr. 10, 1738, Plymouth, Plymouth, Ma.
Death: July 3, 1778, Wyoming, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.
Father: Robert RANSOM.
Mother: Sarah CHILDS.
Wife: Esther Lawrence married, May 6, 1756.
Children.
1. George Palmer RANSOM.
Birth: 3 Jan 1762, Place: Canaan, Litchfield, Ct.
Death: 5 Sep 1850, Place: Plymouth, Luzerne, Pa.
2. Mary RANSOM.
Birth: 20 May 1772, Place: Norfolk, Litchfield, Ct.
Death: 18 Sep 1825, Place: Huntington Mills, Luzerne, Pa.
Buried: Place: Scott Cemetery-Watertown, Luzerne, Pa.
DURKEE and RANSOM, (who both fell on the 3d of July, 1778,) raised their companies, expecting they would be retained for the defense of the Valley ; but the emergency of the main army, at the close of 1777, required their presence in New Jersey. They obeyed orders, and did good service at Millstone, Bound Brook, Mud Creek, Brandywine, Germantown, and other points.
Rumors of the advance of the horde which desolated Wyoming in 1778. caused such a depletion of those two companies by men and officers who hurried home to protect their families, that Congress, June 23,1778, reduced the two companies to one, under Capt. Spalding. They numbered sixty-nine, but did not reach Wyoming until the battle was over.
Just before the battle, Congress also authorized the raising of another company under Capt. Dethic Hewitt. He had secured about forty men, when the battle occurred, and if any record of his men was ever made out, it is unknown. Nathaniel Gates was a sergeant under him, and that is all that can be said of this third or fourth Wyoming independent company, whose captain and many others fell on that fatal Friday in Wyoming.
Before the first two companies were formed, Lieut. Obadiah Gore, Jr., had enlisted twenty men under Capt. Wisner, of Warwick, New York, and Lieut. Jameson had brought nearly as many more to Capt. Strong. Out of an estimated population of two thousand to five thousand, at least two hundred had left Wyoming for the seaboard, not counting some under Captains Spalding and Hewitt in the Valley.
Among those named above, Capt. (afterwards Gen.) Spalding was the true hero of the Bound Brook affair in New Jersey ; John Swift served as general on the Niagara frontier in 1812; fifteen or twenty fell in the massacre of Wyoming. Of many others, interesting notes might be added; of others we have no record
The two Independent companies, commanded by Capts. Samuel Ransom and Robert Durkee, were mustered into the service of the United States September 17,1776, and were credited to Connecticut. The locality whence they were raised, was within the bounds of Pennsylvania, and the men afterwards recognized the authority of Pennsylvania. The companies were, therefore, really Pennsylvania companies.
Note. Those highlighted in red were killed or died from their wounds.
ROLL OF CAPT. SAMUEL RANSOM'S COMPANY.
Captain.
Ransom, Samuel * August 26,1776.
Lieutenants.
Spalding, Simon, August 26,1776; promoted captain.
Pierce, Timothy* from ensign, January 17, 1778.
Jenkins, John, Jr., died March 19,1S27, in Luzerne county.
Ensign.
Pierce, Timothy, from sergeant, December 3,1777; promoted lieutenant, January 17,1778.
Sergeants.
William Parker*
Pasco Josiah*
Privates.
Alden Mason Flitch.
Atherton Caleb
Benjamin Isaac.
Bennett Oliver.
Bennett Rufus.
Bezale Jesse.
Billings, Jehial.
Billings, Samuel.
Burnham, Asahel.
Church, Gideon.
Church, Nathan.
Clark, Benjamin.
Cole, Benjamin.
Cooper, Price.
Corning, Josiata.
Franklin, Daniel.
Gaylord, Ambrose.
Gaylord, Charles.
Gaylord, Justus.
Hemietead, Benjamin.
Hopkins, Timothy.
Kellogg, William.
Kinney, Lawrence.
Lawrence, Daniel.*
McClure, William.
Marswell, Nicholas.
Mathewson, Constant.
Mathewson, Elisha.
Sash, Asahel.
Neal, Thomas.
O'Neal, John.
Osterhout, Peter.
Ormsbury, Amos.
Pickett, Thomas.
Roberts, Ebenezer.
Sawyer, Samuel.
Sawyer, Asa.
Satterly, Elisha.
Searle, Constant.*
8kiff, Stephen.
Smith, William, Jr.
Spencer, Robert.
Swift, John.
Van Gordon, John.
Walker, Elijah.
Worden, Caleb.
Worden, John.
Williams, Thomas.
Williams, Zeba.
Woodstock, Richard.
Historical register of officers of the Continental Army during the war.
Ransom, Samuel (Pa. ) Captain Wyoming Valley Company, 26th August, 1776; killed at the Wyoming Massacre. 3d July, 1778.
Journal of the House of Representatives of the United States, 1845-1846
WEDNESDAY, March 11, 1846.
A petition of George P. Ransom, of Wyoming valley, State of Pennsylvania, and others, children and heirs-at-law of Samuel Ransom, deceased, who was a captain of the Pennsylvania line in the army of the war of the Revolution, praying for seven years' half pay due to Esther Ransom, the widow of said deceased:
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
MARCH 28, 1850.
A BILL.
For the relief the heirs of Captain Samuel Ransom, an officer of the revolutionary war, killed at the battle of Wyoming.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and he is hereby, authorized and required to pay to the heirs of Samuel Ransom, late a captain on the continental establishment, who was killed in the battle of Wyoming, seven years’ half-pay of a captain, for their father’s services in the revolutionary war, to be paid out of any money in the treasury not otherwise appropriated, together with such interest thereon as would now be due, if a certificate for the .said seven years’ half-pay had been issued and subscribed under the principles of the funding act, and no payment made thereon.
Note. I was unable to find if this Bill passed.
Samuel Ransom.
Birth: Apr. 10, 1738, Plymouth, Plymouth, Ma.
Death: July 3, 1778, Wyoming, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.
Father: Robert RANSOM.
Mother: Sarah CHILDS.
Wife: Esther Lawrence married, May 6, 1756.
Children.
1. George Palmer RANSOM.
Birth: 3 Jan 1762, Place: Canaan, Litchfield, Ct.
Death: 5 Sep 1850, Place: Plymouth, Luzerne, Pa.
2. Mary RANSOM.
Birth: 20 May 1772, Place: Norfolk, Litchfield, Ct.
Death: 18 Sep 1825, Place: Huntington Mills, Luzerne, Pa.
Buried: Place: Scott Cemetery-Watertown, Luzerne, Pa.
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Lieutenant Colonel Moses Parker, 1731-1775.
Moses Parker.
Birth: 13 MAY 1731 Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts
Death: July 4. 1775.
Father: Joseph Parker
Mother: Rebecca Fletcher
Note. I could not find a record of his marriage to Sarah (?) nor any of their children.
Claim Volume 1., 1789-1809, Library of Congress.
Sarah Parker states that she is the widow of the late Colonel Moses Parker, who was wounded and taken prisoner by the British troops in the action of Bunker’s Hill on the 17th of June, 1775, and who afterwards died of his wounds, in Boston, in the month of July following. That she was left with a large family of young children, and has had to encounter many difficulties in supporting and bringing theta up.
That she has not received the relief provided by the resolution of Congress for the widows arid children of officers who died in the service since the month of August, 1775. That she does not apprehend it was the intention of Congress to make any discrimination between the widows and children of officers who died in the service, on account of the time when they died. She therefore prays that the benefit of the said resolution of Congress may be extended to her and her children.
Historical Register of Officers of the Continental Army During the War of the Revolution.
Parker, Moses (Mass). Lieutenant Colonel of Bridge's Massachusetts Regiment, 27th May, 1775; wounded and taken prisoner at Bunker Hill, 17th Tune, 1775, and died of his wounds, 4th July, 1775.
Full text of "Massachusetts soldiers and sailors of the revolutionary war. A compilation from the archives."
Parker, Moses, Chelmsford. Lieutenant Colonel, Col. Ebenezer Bridge's regt. of Minute-men ; marched April 19, 1775; service, 4 days; also, Lieutenant Colonel, Col. Ebenezer Bridge's regt. ; engaged April 24, 1775 ; service, 2 mos. 22 days; also, Lieutenant Colonel; order of the day, dated May 8, 1775; said Parker appointed field ofiQcer of the main guard ; also, order of the day, dated Cambridge, May 11, 1775 ; said Parker appointed field ofiScer of fatigue ; also. Lieutenant Colonel ; list of officers belonging to Col. Ebenezer Bridge's regt. to be commissioned; ordered in Provincial Congress, at Watertown, May 27, 1775, that said ofiBcers be commissioned ; receipt for above commissions, dated "Watertown, May 27, 1775; also, Lieutenant Colonel; order of the day, dated Cambridge, Jixne 2, 1775; said Parker appointed field officer of fatigue for June 3, 1775 ; also, order of the day, dated June 4, 1775 ; said Parker appointed officer of the main guard; also, order of the day, dated Cambridge, June 4, 1775 ; said Parker appointed field officer of the main guard for June 5, 1775 ; the foregoing orders taken from Lieut. Col. Loammi Baldwin's Orderly Book.
Birth: 13 MAY 1731 Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts
Death: July 4. 1775.
Father: Joseph Parker
Mother: Rebecca Fletcher
Note. I could not find a record of his marriage to Sarah (?) nor any of their children.
Claim Volume 1., 1789-1809, Library of Congress.
Sarah Parker states that she is the widow of the late Colonel Moses Parker, who was wounded and taken prisoner by the British troops in the action of Bunker’s Hill on the 17th of June, 1775, and who afterwards died of his wounds, in Boston, in the month of July following. That she was left with a large family of young children, and has had to encounter many difficulties in supporting and bringing theta up.
That she has not received the relief provided by the resolution of Congress for the widows arid children of officers who died in the service since the month of August, 1775. That she does not apprehend it was the intention of Congress to make any discrimination between the widows and children of officers who died in the service, on account of the time when they died. She therefore prays that the benefit of the said resolution of Congress may be extended to her and her children.
Historical Register of Officers of the Continental Army During the War of the Revolution.
Parker, Moses (Mass). Lieutenant Colonel of Bridge's Massachusetts Regiment, 27th May, 1775; wounded and taken prisoner at Bunker Hill, 17th Tune, 1775, and died of his wounds, 4th July, 1775.
Full text of "Massachusetts soldiers and sailors of the revolutionary war. A compilation from the archives."
Parker, Moses, Chelmsford. Lieutenant Colonel, Col. Ebenezer Bridge's regt. of Minute-men ; marched April 19, 1775; service, 4 days; also, Lieutenant Colonel, Col. Ebenezer Bridge's regt. ; engaged April 24, 1775 ; service, 2 mos. 22 days; also, Lieutenant Colonel; order of the day, dated May 8, 1775; said Parker appointed field ofiQcer of the main guard ; also, order of the day, dated Cambridge, May 11, 1775 ; said Parker appointed field ofiScer of fatigue ; also. Lieutenant Colonel ; list of officers belonging to Col. Ebenezer Bridge's regt. to be commissioned; ordered in Provincial Congress, at Watertown, May 27, 1775, that said ofiBcers be commissioned ; receipt for above commissions, dated "Watertown, May 27, 1775; also, Lieutenant Colonel; order of the day, dated Cambridge, Jixne 2, 1775; said Parker appointed field officer of fatigue for June 3, 1775 ; also, order of the day, dated June 4, 1775 ; said Parker appointed officer of the main guard; also, order of the day, dated Cambridge, June 4, 1775 ; said Parker appointed field officer of the main guard for June 5, 1775 ; the foregoing orders taken from Lieut. Col. Loammi Baldwin's Orderly Book.
Wadleigh Noyes, 1745-1856
Wadleigh Noyes.
Birth: 09 SEP 1745 Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts.
Death: October 27, 1777,
Father: Jonathon Noyes.
Mother: Lydia Bancroft.
Wife: Hannah Smith
Marriage: 1768.
Children.
1. Moses Noyes, Birth: 20 AUG 1771 Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts.
Death: 1855.
2. Abigail Noyes, Birth: About 1773 Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts.
Death: Unknown.
3. Wadleigh Noyes, Birth: 1775 Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts.
Death: 1832.
4. Samuel Noyes, About 1777 Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts.
Death: 1791.
On November 23, 1791, a petition of Hannah Noyes, was read before the House of Congress asking for a seven and a half year pension.
Claim Volume 1., 1789-1809, Library of Congress.
Wadleigh Noyes, deceased, was a lieutenant in the 9th Massachusetts regiment; and that he was mortally wounded at Saratoga the 7th of October, 1777, of which wounds he died the 27th day of the same month and year. That the widow of the deceased lieutenant having intermarried, the present petition is presented in behalf of her three children, had by the said Wadleigh Noyes, deceased. That the said widow or children have not received any compensation for the seven years’ half-pay in such cases allowed by the United States.
Journal of the House of Representatives of the United States, 1789-1793
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1791
A petition of Hannah Richardson, late widow of Lieutenant Wadleigh Noyes, who died in the service of the United States, and of Joseph Richardson and John Osgood, guardians of the children of the said deceased, praying that the allowance granted to the widows and orphans of those who died in the service of the United States, during the late war, may be extended to them.
Note. This petition was still before congress in 1856, and still had not passed.
Service records.
Historical Register of Officers of the Continental Army During the War of the Revolution.
Noyes, Wadleigh (Mass). Sergeant in Lexington Alarm, April, 1775; Sergeant in Gerrish's Massachusetts Regiment, April to November, 1775; Ensign 26th Continental Infantry, 1st January to 31st December, 1776; 1st Lieutenant 9th Massachusetts, 1st January, 1777; died 27th October, 1777, of wounds received at Saratoga, 7th October, 1777
Massachusetts soldiers and sailors of the revolutionary war. A compilation from the archives (1896.)
Note. There are a lot of misspellings here but still readable.
Noyes, Wadleigh, Newbury. Sergeant, Capt. William Rogers's co. of Minute- men, Col. Samuel Gerrish's regt., which marched on the alarm of April 19, 1775; service, 9 days ; also, Capt. William Rogers's co.. Col. Gerrish's regt.; return of effectives made by said Noyes, dated Maiden, July 28, 1775; also, same co. and regt. ; muster roll dated Aug. 1, 1775; enlisted Ajiril 28, 1775; service, 3 mos. 11 days; also, Capt. Rogers's (8th) co., Lieut. Col. Loammi Baldwin's (late Col. Gerrish's) .38th (also given 37th) regt. ; pay abstract for Aug., 1775, dated Chelsea; also, company return [probably Oct., 1775] ; also, order for bounty coat or its equivalent in money dated Chelsea, Dec. 28, 1775; also, list of recruits for the new establishment in Col. Baldwin's regt., approved by Brig. Gen. W. Heath in Camp at Cambridge, Dec. 30, 1775; Capt. Rogers's CO. ; also. Ensign, Col. Loammi Baldwin's (26tli) regt. ; return dated Cam- bridge Camp, Jan. 8, 1776, made by Col. Loammi Baldwin, of commissioned oflicers in 26th regt. ; also. Ensign, Capt. Ezra Badlam's co., Col. Baldwin's regt.; pay abstract for Jan., 1776, etc. ; also, receipt given to Col. Baldwin, for ration allowance from Jan. 1, 1776, to April 1, 1776, dated New York ; oAso, Capt. Badlam's co.. Col. Baldwin's regt. ; pay abstracts for Feb.-June, 1776, dated New York ; also, list of men appearing on a bill for work done by them ; receipt on reverse, given to Col. Baldwin by said Noyes, Lieutenant, dated New York, Aug. 11, 1776 ; also, return of the sick in Capt. Badlam's co. made by said Noyes, Ensign, dated North Castle, Nov. 17, 1776; also, return dated Mixfield, Pa., Dec. 29, 1776, of men belonging to Col. Baldwin's(26th) regt. who marched on expedition to Trenton Dec. 26, 1776; also. Lieutenant, Col. James Wesson's regt. ; Continental Army pay accounts for service from Jan. 1, 1777, to Oct. 27, 1777; also, 1st Lieutenant, Capt. Samuel Carr's co., Col. Wesson's regt. ; return dated Jan. 25, 1778 ; reported wounded Oct. 7, 1777, died Oct. 27, 1777 ; also, list of officers belonging to 9th Mass. regt. who died or were discharged subsequent to Jan. 1, 1777, as certified by Col. J. Wesson, dated West Point, Sept. 12, 1779 ; reported killed Oct. 27, 1777.
Birth: 09 SEP 1745 Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts.
Death: October 27, 1777,
Father: Jonathon Noyes.
Mother: Lydia Bancroft.
Wife: Hannah Smith
Marriage: 1768.
Children.
1. Moses Noyes, Birth: 20 AUG 1771 Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts.
Death: 1855.
2. Abigail Noyes, Birth: About 1773 Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts.
Death: Unknown.
3. Wadleigh Noyes, Birth: 1775 Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts.
Death: 1832.
4. Samuel Noyes, About 1777 Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts.
Death: 1791.
On November 23, 1791, a petition of Hannah Noyes, was read before the House of Congress asking for a seven and a half year pension.
Claim Volume 1., 1789-1809, Library of Congress.
Wadleigh Noyes, deceased, was a lieutenant in the 9th Massachusetts regiment; and that he was mortally wounded at Saratoga the 7th of October, 1777, of which wounds he died the 27th day of the same month and year. That the widow of the deceased lieutenant having intermarried, the present petition is presented in behalf of her three children, had by the said Wadleigh Noyes, deceased. That the said widow or children have not received any compensation for the seven years’ half-pay in such cases allowed by the United States.
Journal of the House of Representatives of the United States, 1789-1793
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1791
A petition of Hannah Richardson, late widow of Lieutenant Wadleigh Noyes, who died in the service of the United States, and of Joseph Richardson and John Osgood, guardians of the children of the said deceased, praying that the allowance granted to the widows and orphans of those who died in the service of the United States, during the late war, may be extended to them.
Note. This petition was still before congress in 1856, and still had not passed.
Service records.
Historical Register of Officers of the Continental Army During the War of the Revolution.
Noyes, Wadleigh (Mass). Sergeant in Lexington Alarm, April, 1775; Sergeant in Gerrish's Massachusetts Regiment, April to November, 1775; Ensign 26th Continental Infantry, 1st January to 31st December, 1776; 1st Lieutenant 9th Massachusetts, 1st January, 1777; died 27th October, 1777, of wounds received at Saratoga, 7th October, 1777
Massachusetts soldiers and sailors of the revolutionary war. A compilation from the archives (1896.)
Note. There are a lot of misspellings here but still readable.
Noyes, Wadleigh, Newbury. Sergeant, Capt. William Rogers's co. of Minute- men, Col. Samuel Gerrish's regt., which marched on the alarm of April 19, 1775; service, 9 days ; also, Capt. William Rogers's co.. Col. Gerrish's regt.; return of effectives made by said Noyes, dated Maiden, July 28, 1775; also, same co. and regt. ; muster roll dated Aug. 1, 1775; enlisted Ajiril 28, 1775; service, 3 mos. 11 days; also, Capt. Rogers's (8th) co., Lieut. Col. Loammi Baldwin's (late Col. Gerrish's) .38th (also given 37th) regt. ; pay abstract for Aug., 1775, dated Chelsea; also, company return [probably Oct., 1775] ; also, order for bounty coat or its equivalent in money dated Chelsea, Dec. 28, 1775; also, list of recruits for the new establishment in Col. Baldwin's regt., approved by Brig. Gen. W. Heath in Camp at Cambridge, Dec. 30, 1775; Capt. Rogers's CO. ; also. Ensign, Col. Loammi Baldwin's (26tli) regt. ; return dated Cam- bridge Camp, Jan. 8, 1776, made by Col. Loammi Baldwin, of commissioned oflicers in 26th regt. ; also. Ensign, Capt. Ezra Badlam's co., Col. Baldwin's regt.; pay abstract for Jan., 1776, etc. ; also, receipt given to Col. Baldwin, for ration allowance from Jan. 1, 1776, to April 1, 1776, dated New York ; oAso, Capt. Badlam's co.. Col. Baldwin's regt. ; pay abstracts for Feb.-June, 1776, dated New York ; also, list of men appearing on a bill for work done by them ; receipt on reverse, given to Col. Baldwin by said Noyes, Lieutenant, dated New York, Aug. 11, 1776 ; also, return of the sick in Capt. Badlam's co. made by said Noyes, Ensign, dated North Castle, Nov. 17, 1776; also, return dated Mixfield, Pa., Dec. 29, 1776, of men belonging to Col. Baldwin's(26th) regt. who marched on expedition to Trenton Dec. 26, 1776; also. Lieutenant, Col. James Wesson's regt. ; Continental Army pay accounts for service from Jan. 1, 1777, to Oct. 27, 1777; also, 1st Lieutenant, Capt. Samuel Carr's co., Col. Wesson's regt. ; return dated Jan. 25, 1778 ; reported wounded Oct. 7, 1777, died Oct. 27, 1777 ; also, list of officers belonging to 9th Mass. regt. who died or were discharged subsequent to Jan. 1, 1777, as certified by Col. J. Wesson, dated West Point, Sept. 12, 1779 ; reported killed Oct. 27, 1777.
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Joseph Langdon New Hampshire 1696-1767.
Joseph Langdon, was born to Captain Tobias Langdon and Marry Hubbard, on 28 Feb 1696 , Rockingham, New Hampshire. On 1 December 1720, he would marry Mary Banfield at Rye, Rockingham, New Hampshire. From this union the following children were born.
1. Hannah Langdon, Born about 1729, Portsmouth, Rockingham, New Hampshire.
2. Samuel Langdon, Born 1721, Portsmouth, Rockingham, New Hampshire.
Death: 1796.
3. Elizabeth Langdon, Born 1733, Portsmouth, Rockingham, New Hampshire.
Death: July 14, 1804.
4. Mary Langdon, Born August 23, 1724, Portsmouth, Rockingham, New Hampshire.
Death: February 23, 1807, Rye, Rockingham, New Hampshire.
Joseph Langdon death came on August 10, 1767, Rye, Rockingham, New Hampshire
It should be noted here that Mary would marry Amos Seavey, on October 25, 1744. Also it should be noted that these records show that Joseph Langdon married Mary Banfield, but in his will he states his wife’s name is Anna, so was this part of Mary’s full name or was Joseph married twice the records does not say one way or the other.
JOSEPH LANGDON 1767 PORTSMOUTH.
In the Name of God Amen I Joseph Langdon of Portsmouth in the Province of New Hampshire Gent being Indisposed in body * * *
Item I give & Devise to Ann my beloved Wife a Comfortable Support and Honorable Maintainance out of my Estate during her natural Life.
Item I give & Devise to My Daughter Mary Seavy the wife of Amos Seavy thirty acres of Land to be taken off the Southerly part of my homestead next to the Land of Joseph Edmunds the whole Length of my said Homested farm with half the barn I purchased of John Cotton to hold to my Said Daughter her heirs & assigns to run as far as Banfills Land.
Item I give & Devise to my Daughter Hannah Whidden the wife of Samuel Whidden her Heirs & assigns that thirty Acres of Land lying on the Westerly Side of the High Way where I live which I purchased of Thomas Cotton with three Acres of Salt Marsh which I bot of John Banfill.
Item I give & Devise to my Daughter Elizabeth the wife of James Seavy to her & her heirs & assigns thirty acres of Land next to said thirty acres of Land I gave to my said Daughter Mary to be taken the whole Len& of my Land as aforesaid with the other half of the barn aforesaid it is my will that if my Said Daughter Hannah Should not Dispose of the said Land I have herein given to her which she has hereby a Power to do it shall go to her Son Joseph Whidden his Heirs & Assigns.
Item I give & bequeath to James Seavy that four hundred pounds old Tenor which I lent to him & to my Son Samuel Langdon the four hundred pounds I Lent to him & I give to my Son in Law Amos Seavy the note of hand I have of Winthrop Marston to take the money thereby due to his Amos's own use Item I give & Devise to my Son Samuel Langdon all the rest and residue of my Real Estate wheresoever the same is and of whatever Quality & kind to hold to him his Heirs & assigns for ever and all my Personal Estate (Except that part thereof which my wife shall take to her own use which I allow her to do for her Comfortable Support as aforesaid) I give & bequeath to my Son Samuel his Executr admin°n & assigns & order him to pay to Each of his Sisters of the Same thirty pounds Lawful money to Mary her Exec*' & admin r" within One Year after my Decease & to Hannah her Exec=n and Admrn within two years & to the other viz Elizabeth within three Years as aforesaid And I make my Said Son Sole Executr of this my Last Will & Revoke all other Wills by me in any manner heretofore made In Witness whereof I have hereunto Set my hand & Seal the 8 th Day of Aug, 1767, his mark Joseph X Langdon
[Witnesses] Wm Parker, D. Sherburne, John Langdon, Wallis
foss.
In the Name of God Amen I Joseph Langdon of Portsmouth in the Province of New Hampshire Gent . Having made my last Will & Testament of the Eighth Day of August Instant have upon further Consideration tho't proper to make this Codicel & addition thereto and in those Instances an alteration vi z I give & Devise to my Grandson Joseph Whidden five Acres of Land at the head of my homestead at the Northerly or North West End thereof to begin at a Certain Rock there and to be laid out next to the Land of Moses Brewster of Such a Breadth & Extent as will best accommodate both Parties who shall be the owners viz my Said Grandson and the owner of my Said Homestead To hold the said five acres to my Said Grandson Joseph his Heirs & assigns.
Item I give & Devise to my Gran'son Joseph Seavy five Acres of Land to hold to him his Heirs & Assigns to be laid out at the Southerly End of my homestead joining to the Land of Madam Odiorne & to the Land of Edward Edmunds in such manner as may be agreed between him and my Grandson Joseph Langdon son of my Son Samuel to whom I give the other part or Remainder of the Lot I Purchased of John Cotton to hold to my said Grandson his Heirs & Assigns Item I Revoke that part of my will Relating to my Personal Estate and hereby give and bequeath all my Personal Estate to be Equally Divided between all my Children & my wife Equally that is to Say one fifth part to Each to them & their Respective executors & adm" and all my out Lands & all my Real Estate except my homestead and the Particular pieces given to my grand Children I give & Devise among all my Children & their Respective Heirs & assigns my meaning all that part of my Real Estate not before Particularly mentioned and it is my meaning that all my Debts & funeral Charges should be first Deducted & allowed before the Division aforesaid In all other things I confirm my Said Will & Testament In Witness whereof I have hereunto Set my hand & Seal the Eleventh Day of Aug' One thousand Seven hundred & Sixty Seven.
His Mark. Joseph X Langdon
[Witnesses] Wm Parker, Henry Sherburne, Thomas Sevey.
[Proved Sept. 11 1767.]
1. Hannah Langdon, Born about 1729, Portsmouth, Rockingham, New Hampshire.
2. Samuel Langdon, Born 1721, Portsmouth, Rockingham, New Hampshire.
Death: 1796.
3. Elizabeth Langdon, Born 1733, Portsmouth, Rockingham, New Hampshire.
Death: July 14, 1804.
4. Mary Langdon, Born August 23, 1724, Portsmouth, Rockingham, New Hampshire.
Death: February 23, 1807, Rye, Rockingham, New Hampshire.
Joseph Langdon death came on August 10, 1767, Rye, Rockingham, New Hampshire
It should be noted here that Mary would marry Amos Seavey, on October 25, 1744. Also it should be noted that these records show that Joseph Langdon married Mary Banfield, but in his will he states his wife’s name is Anna, so was this part of Mary’s full name or was Joseph married twice the records does not say one way or the other.
JOSEPH LANGDON 1767 PORTSMOUTH.
In the Name of God Amen I Joseph Langdon of Portsmouth in the Province of New Hampshire Gent being Indisposed in body * * *
Item I give & Devise to Ann my beloved Wife a Comfortable Support and Honorable Maintainance out of my Estate during her natural Life.
Item I give & Devise to My Daughter Mary Seavy the wife of Amos Seavy thirty acres of Land to be taken off the Southerly part of my homestead next to the Land of Joseph Edmunds the whole Length of my said Homested farm with half the barn I purchased of John Cotton to hold to my Said Daughter her heirs & assigns to run as far as Banfills Land.
Item I give & Devise to my Daughter Hannah Whidden the wife of Samuel Whidden her Heirs & assigns that thirty Acres of Land lying on the Westerly Side of the High Way where I live which I purchased of Thomas Cotton with three Acres of Salt Marsh which I bot of John Banfill.
Item I give & Devise to my Daughter Elizabeth the wife of James Seavy to her & her heirs & assigns thirty acres of Land next to said thirty acres of Land I gave to my said Daughter Mary to be taken the whole Len& of my Land as aforesaid with the other half of the barn aforesaid it is my will that if my Said Daughter Hannah Should not Dispose of the said Land I have herein given to her which she has hereby a Power to do it shall go to her Son Joseph Whidden his Heirs & Assigns.
Item I give & bequeath to James Seavy that four hundred pounds old Tenor which I lent to him & to my Son Samuel Langdon the four hundred pounds I Lent to him & I give to my Son in Law Amos Seavy the note of hand I have of Winthrop Marston to take the money thereby due to his Amos's own use Item I give & Devise to my Son Samuel Langdon all the rest and residue of my Real Estate wheresoever the same is and of whatever Quality & kind to hold to him his Heirs & assigns for ever and all my Personal Estate (Except that part thereof which my wife shall take to her own use which I allow her to do for her Comfortable Support as aforesaid) I give & bequeath to my Son Samuel his Executr admin°n & assigns & order him to pay to Each of his Sisters of the Same thirty pounds Lawful money to Mary her Exec*' & admin r" within One Year after my Decease & to Hannah her Exec=n and Admrn within two years & to the other viz Elizabeth within three Years as aforesaid And I make my Said Son Sole Executr of this my Last Will & Revoke all other Wills by me in any manner heretofore made In Witness whereof I have hereunto Set my hand & Seal the 8 th Day of Aug, 1767, his mark Joseph X Langdon
[Witnesses] Wm Parker, D. Sherburne, John Langdon, Wallis
foss.
In the Name of God Amen I Joseph Langdon of Portsmouth in the Province of New Hampshire Gent . Having made my last Will & Testament of the Eighth Day of August Instant have upon further Consideration tho't proper to make this Codicel & addition thereto and in those Instances an alteration vi z I give & Devise to my Grandson Joseph Whidden five Acres of Land at the head of my homestead at the Northerly or North West End thereof to begin at a Certain Rock there and to be laid out next to the Land of Moses Brewster of Such a Breadth & Extent as will best accommodate both Parties who shall be the owners viz my Said Grandson and the owner of my Said Homestead To hold the said five acres to my Said Grandson Joseph his Heirs & assigns.
Item I give & Devise to my Gran'son Joseph Seavy five Acres of Land to hold to him his Heirs & Assigns to be laid out at the Southerly End of my homestead joining to the Land of Madam Odiorne & to the Land of Edward Edmunds in such manner as may be agreed between him and my Grandson Joseph Langdon son of my Son Samuel to whom I give the other part or Remainder of the Lot I Purchased of John Cotton to hold to my said Grandson his Heirs & Assigns Item I Revoke that part of my will Relating to my Personal Estate and hereby give and bequeath all my Personal Estate to be Equally Divided between all my Children & my wife Equally that is to Say one fifth part to Each to them & their Respective executors & adm" and all my out Lands & all my Real Estate except my homestead and the Particular pieces given to my grand Children I give & Devise among all my Children & their Respective Heirs & assigns my meaning all that part of my Real Estate not before Particularly mentioned and it is my meaning that all my Debts & funeral Charges should be first Deducted & allowed before the Division aforesaid In all other things I confirm my Said Will & Testament In Witness whereof I have hereunto Set my hand & Seal the Eleventh Day of Aug' One thousand Seven hundred & Sixty Seven.
His Mark. Joseph X Langdon
[Witnesses] Wm Parker, Henry Sherburne, Thomas Sevey.
[Proved Sept. 11 1767.]