American AcornsPension file W.25398 (Nathaniel Oak, Athens, Vt.; widow Susan), scan 00105: Willard Oak's affidavit of 7 Sept 1838 on Nathaniel's death and Susan's widowhood. Willard Oak of Athens testifies he knew Nathaniel Oaks, who died 25 March 1830 leaving Susan Oaks his widow, who has not remarried; sworn before Alexander S. Campbell, J.P.
Image · dated 7 Sep 1838 · source: U.S. National Archives (public record), supplied by the owner
Transcription
Word-for-word transcription (spellings kept; uncertain letters in brackets).
I Willard Oak of Athens in the State of Vermont testify and say that I was well acquainted with Nathaniel Oaks late of Athens in the State of Vermont a Revolutionary soldier deceased. That the said Nathaniel Oaks died on the 25th day of March 1830 leaving Susan Oaks his widow who is still living: and I further testify that I am well acquainted with the said Susan Oaks widow of the said Nathaniel Oaks deceased, and that the said Susan Oaks has not been married since the death of the said Nathaniel Oaks her late husband but continues single and unmarried. —
Willard Oak
State of Vermont
Windham County ss Rockingham Sept 7. 1838
Then personally appeared Willard Oak above named and made solemn oath that the above affidavit by him subscribed contains the truth.
Before me Alexander S Campbell Justice Peace
I certify that Willard Oak above named is a credible person
Alexander S Campbell Justice Peace
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Keep in mind: Part of pension file W.25398 (Nathaniel Oak of Athens, Vt., died 25 March 1830, married Susan Evans 1787; widow Susan Oaks). The file itself is a Confirmed record of that man. That he is the Nathaniel Oak born 1762, son of Seth Oak of Winchendon and Athens, is Likely: an inquirer's 1923 letter (scan 00116) says so and the Pension Office reply fits his 1780 service; the file never names his parents. Keep this file separate from the Chelsea pensioner's S.18534. The affidavit does not itself say Willard is the son; Lucy Chaffee's affidavit (scan 00093) does.