W. F. 18683
N. H. Service

August 17, 1838, Sarah Burley of Sandbornton, N. H. aged 85 years, deposed:

that she is the widow of William Burley who enlisted in 1777 under Capt. Gray of Epsom, N. H. Col., Scammel, and served in the N. H. Line, as will more fully appear by the annexed proof;

that she was married to William Burley at Newmarket, N. H. June 13, 1784 by Rev. Mr. Ewer;

and that her husband died at Sandbornton, N. H. Dec. 28, 1796.

Signed by mark in presence of William West.

The same day John Durgin of Sandbornton, aged 82 years, Revolutionary pensioner, testified that he enlisted April 20, 1777 under Capt. J. Gray and served three years and that Burley enlisted at the same time that he did, and was discharged the same time he was, and returned home with him.
                                                                 John Durgin

A certificate from the town clerk of Newmarket, N. H. shows that the marriage of William Burleigh and Sarah Ames on June 13, 1784, by the Rev. Nathaniel Ewer, is recorded on the books of the town.

October 13, 1838, Daniel Burleigh of Sandbornton, N. H. testified to the death of William Burleigh and that Sarah has remained his widow.

Claim allowed and Certificate 1463, Portsmouth, N. H. Agency, was issued December 22, 1838 under Act of July 4, 1838.

Letter on file from George William Burleigh of New York City, dated 1915.