Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 45,299, Joseph Boyd, Conn.
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(3--1776)
SERVICE Conn. Boyd, Joseph
NUMBER S. 45,299
CONTENTS [section empty]
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Joseph Boyd privt
4th Connecticutt Regt 
1780 to 1783
Col. Durkie's Connt. Regt:
1st April 1818 --
Admitted --
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State of New York County of Madison} Ss
On this first day of April 1818 before me the subscriber one of the Judge of Court of Common pleas for the said County personally appeared Joseph Boyd Aged 59 years Resident in Brookfield in the said County who being by me first duly sworn according to Law Doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the provisions made by the late act of Congress Entitled an act to provide for Certain persons engaged in the land and Naval service of the United States in the Revolutionary war That he the said Joseph Boyd Enlisted in Plainfield in the State of Connecticut in the month of April 1780 for three years. In the Company Commanded by Captain Clough (or Cleft) of the 4th Regiment in the Connecticut line Commanded by Colonel [name crossed out] John Durgey he served a part of the time in said Company and Regiment under the said Officers and part of the time in the first Regiment Connecticut line in a Company Commanded by Capt Hart

That he continued to serve in said Corps or in the service of the United States untill the 28th day of October 1783 when he was Discharged from service at West Point in the State of New York That he was in the battles of the taking of Cornwallis at York Town And that he is in Reduced circumstances in need of the assistance of his Country for support and that he has no other evidence now in his power of his said Service more than he has now offered  Joseph Boyd [signature] 

Sworn to and declared before me the day and year aforsaid Denison Palmer Judge [signature]

I Denison, Palmer Judge of the Court of Common pleas of the county of Madison as aforesaid Do certify That it appears to my satisfaction that the Said Joseph Boyd Did Serve in the Revolutionary war as Stated in the preceding declaration against the Common Enemy for the Term of Nine months in the Continental Establishment and I now transmit the procedings and testimony taken and had before me to the Secretary for the Department of War pursuant to the Directions of the aforementioned act of Congress I also Certify that he neads [needs] the assistance of her country for support
Given under my hand the day and year aforesaid  Denison Palmer judge [signature]
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State of New York Madison County Clerks Office } ss. 
I certify that it appears of Records in this office that Denison Peter was a Judge of the Court of Common Pleas in & for the County aforesaid on the day the within Instrument appears to have been taken & certified & that he was duly authorized to take the same also that his signatures thereto are in his hand writing --
Witness my name & the Seal of the Court aforesaid the the [word repeated in original] 25th day of December 1818 -- Wm, Jarvis, Hough Dep. Clk. [signature]
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[printed form with hand written responses] 
11,283 R New York
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Joseph Boyd of Brookfield in the State of N. York who was a Private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Durkie of the Connecticut line, for the term of 3 years 1780.
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Inscribed on the Roll of New York at the rate of Eight Dollars per month, to commence the 1st of April 1818
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Certificate of Pension issued the 3d. of June 1819 and sent to Abner Livermore, Esqr. Sangerfield, N. York.
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Arrears to 4th of March 1819 - 11 4/31 89.03
Semi-anl, all'ce ending 4 Sept 1819 48.00
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$ 137.03
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{Revolutionary claim, Act 18th March, 1818.}
Continued Madison County

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Notification sent Octr. 30th. 1820 to M. S. Miller, Utica New. York Death not on Agency Book
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[printed form with hand written responses]
STATE OF NEW-YORK. Oneida Common Pleas, ss.
On this 8th day of Septr 1820, personally appeared in open Court of Common Pleas in and for said county, being a Court of Record, Joseph Boyd aged 60 years, resident in Sangerfield in said county, who, being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath declare, that he served in the Revolutionary War as follows: Enlisted in 1781 in Capt Cliffts Company Colo Durkees Regt Connecticut line and Served in Capt Cliffts Company and Capt. Harts Company of Same Regt until the Close of the War when he was discharged Honorably in 1783-

That he has received a Pension, and the number of his pension certificate is 11283 That he is by occupation a cooper but owing to lameness is unable to do much at his Trade That the number and names of his family residing with him: their ages and capacity to contribute to their support is as follows, viz. His wife Zerua Aged 59 years in feeble heath and afflicted with the Rheumatism so as to be unable to do much work A Daughter Lucretia aged 17 years in good health and able to earn her living }

AND I DO SOLEMNLY SWEAR, that I was a resident citizen of the United States, on the eighteenth day of March, one thousand eight hundred and eighteen; and that I have not since that time, by gift, sale, or in any manner whatever, disposed of my property, or any part thereof, with intent thereby so to diminish it, as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress, entitled "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the Revolutionary War,” passed on the eighteenth day of March, one thousand eight hundred and eighteen; and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me, any property or securities, contracts or debts, due to me; nor have I any income other than what is contained in the Schedule hereto annexed and by me subscribed.  Joseph Boyd [signature] 

Sworn to and [declared -- crossed out] [Subscribed -- inserted], on the 8th day of Septr - 1820.} declared before M. S. Miller First Judge of Oneida [signature]

[written vertically from bottom towards top of page in lower left margin] Joseph Boyd 11 2x3 [illegible] NY.
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[printed form with hand written responses] 
SCHEDULE, containing the whole estate and income of Joseph Boyd
3 one Hog  20 Household Furniture  2 Farming tools worth two Dollars  3 Hand saw & other tools worth three Dollars  Income none  Joseph Boyd 
Sworn to and declared, on the 8 day of Septr 1820, before } M S Miller First Judge of Oneida.
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State of New-York. Oneida Common Pleas. Of the Term of Septr 1820.} A Court of Record by Statute.
The whole of these proceedings were had in open Court; and in the opinion of this Court the total amount in value of the property
exhibited in the above Schedule is twenty eight --- dollars and no more.

I, FRANCIS A BLOODGOOD, Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for the county of Oneida, do hereby certify, that the foregoing Oath and the Schedule thereunto annexed, are truly copied from the record of the said Court: And I further certify, that it is the opinion of the said Court, that the total amount, in value, of the property exhibited in the aforesaid Schedule is twenty eight -- dollars and --- cents.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court, on this eighth day of September, 1820.
Francis A Bloodgood [signature] 
70 [in bottom left corner of page]
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December 29, 1934 XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Joseph Boyd, S.45299 BA-J/MCS OM
Mr. William G. Hills 30 E. Broad Street Columbus Ohio
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your request for the Revolutionary War record of Joseph Boyd. The data furnished herein were obtained from papers on file in the pension claim, S. 45299, based upon the military service of Joseph Boyd, the only soldier of that name that is found in the Revolutionary War records of this office.
He enlisted at Plainfield, Connecticut, in April, 1780, served as private in Captains Clift's and Hart's companies in Colonel John Durkee's Connecticut regiment, was in the siege of Yorktown and was discharged October 28, 1783. He was allowed pension on his application executed April 1, 1818, at which time he was living in Brookfield, Madison County, New York, aged fifty-nine years. The date and place of his birth and the names of his parents were not given.
In 1820 he was living in Sangerfield, New York, and referred to his wife, Zerna, aged fifty-nine years, and a daughter, Lucretia, aged seventeen years. The papers in this claim contain no further data relative to the soldier's family.
Very truly yours A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator
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By Major General Knox, commanding the Garrison of West point, and its dependencies -- 
Joseph Boyd, Soldier in the Connecticut regiment, being inlisted [for -- inserted] three years, is hereby honorably discharged the Service of the United States
Given at West point the 28th day of October 1783 J.Knox M.General [signature]

By the Generals Command Jno. Sillie Aide de Camp
Registered in the regimental Brook 
AA. Loomis Dep. [signature]
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January 11, 1934 XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX BA-J/MCS Joseph Boyd, S. 45299
Miss Mary Francis 101 Elm Street Hartford Connecticut
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your request for the record of Joseph Boyd, a soldier of the Revolution. The data furnished herein were obtained from papers on file in the pension claim, S. 45299, based upon the military service of Joseph Boyd.
He enlisted at Plainfield, Connecticut, served as private in Captains Clift's and Hart's companies in Colonel John Durkee's Connecticut Regiment, was in the siege of Yorktown and was discharged October 28, 1783, having served three years.
He was allowed pension on his application executed April 1, 1818, at which time he was living in Brookfield, Madison County, New York, aged fifty-nine years. The date and place of his birth and the names of his parents were not given.
In 1820 he was living in Sangerfield, New York, and referred to his wife, Zerna, aged fifty-nine years, and a daughter, Lucretia, aged seventeen years. The papers in this claim contain no further data relative to the soldier's family,
Very truly yours A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator
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July 26, 1933 XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Joseph Boyd, S. 45299 BA-J/MCS
Mr. Jay Boyd Myers 5 Arlington Avenue Relay Maryland
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your request for information in regard to Joseph Boyd and Joachim Van Valkenburgh. The data which follow were obtained from papers on file in the pension claim, S. 45299, based upon the military service of Joseph Boyd. 
He enlisted at Plainfield, Connecticut, served as private in Captains Clift's and Hart's Companies in Colonel John Durkee's Connecticut Regiment, was in the siege of Yorktown and was discharged October 28, 1783, having served three years.
He was allowed pension on his application executed April 1, 1818, at which time he was living in Brookfield, Madison County, New York, aged fifty-nine years. The date and place of his birth and the names of his parents were not given.
In 1820 he was living in Sangerfield, New York, and referred to his wife, Zerna, aged fifty-nine years, and a daughter, Lucretia, aged seventeen years. The papers in this pension claim contain no further data relative to the soldier's family.
In order to obtain the date last payment of the pension of Joseph Boyd, name and address of the person to whom it was paid and possibly the date of the soldier's death, it is suggested that you address The Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, Washington, D.C., citing the
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following data: Joseph Boyd, Certificate 11283, issued June 3, 1819, rate $8 per month, commenced April 1, 1818, Act of March 18, 1818, New York Agency.
The Revolutionary War records of this office fail to afford any information in regard to a soldier named Joachim Van Valkenburgh.
This office has no record of service rendered prior to the Revolution.
Very truly yours A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator
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[printed form with hand written responses] 
REVOLUTIONARY WAR RECORDS SECTION 3--525
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, BUREAU OF PENSIONS. Washington, D. C., ... , 192  S. 45299
In reply to your request of ____ , for the history of Jos. Boyd, a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, the following is taken from the ..... claim for pension. 
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[table with 6 columns and 2 rows including row of column headings] [row 1 column headings] DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. | LENGTH OF SERVICE. | RANK. | OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. CAPTAIN. | COLONEL. | STATE. 
[row 2] Apl 1780 (or in 1781) | 3 yrs. | Pvt. | Clift Hart | Jno Durkee | Conn.

Battles engaged in, Yorktown and taking of Cornwallis - 
Residence of soldier at enlistment, [check mark] Enlisted in Plainfield Conn.
Date of application for pension, Apl. 1. 1818 - Al.
Residence at date of application, Brookfield, Madison Co. NY.
Age at date of application, 59 - 
Remarks:  In 1828 his wife Zerna was ae 59 yrs. and a dau. Lucretia. 17 yr No fur. fam. data.   
Respectfully,  Commissioner.
GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE
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OFFICERS 
E. W. Hillman, President. Federal Glass Co.
A. E. Binder, 1st Vice-Pres. Columbus Clearing House Association
W. B. White, 2nd Vice-Pres. Smith Bros Hardware Co.
F. T. Kronenbitter, Treasurer Ohio National Bank
C. W. Noble, State Councillor Bessire & Co.

DIRECTORS
F. O. Carpenter McCleery-Carpenter Elec. Co.
Guy E. Coffman City National Bank and Trust Co.
L. S. Higgins F. O. Schoedinger Co.
J. A. Kepley Julian & Kokenge Co.
R. T. Kersey Fairmont Creamery Co.
E. W. Mayer Crane company

CREDIT INTERCHANGE BUREAU Credit Association of Central Ohio
AFFILIATED WITH THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CREDIT MEN 
30 E. Broad St.
[round crest -- National Association of Credit Men Vigilantia] 

WILLIAM G. HILLS, Secy-Mgr. COLUMBUS, OHIO  Sept 28 1934
Veterans Administration Washington, D C Rev & 1812 Wars Dept
Gentlemen:
If available, will you please send me the pension record of the following Revolutionary soldier?  Only,  JOSEPH BOYD pri Conn Line b 1759 Living in Chautuaqua County, N.Y. in 1840 
only. 
Thank you Wm G Hills [signature] William G Hills 30 E Broad St Columbus, Ohio
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[crest of Daughters of the American Revolution in upper left corner of page]
Miss Mary Francis Registrar Ruth Wyllys Chapter
101 Elm Street Hartford, Connecticut  January 4, 1934
Department of the Interior Bureau of Pensions
Dear Sir:
I am writing to ask if you can send me a copy of the Rev. War Pension record of,--
Boyd, [name underlined] Joseph (N.Y. in 1818) . . . .  S. 45299
I would like particularly to know the date of his birth, marriage, the maiden name of his wife, the names of his children and any other details of his family that are available. Thanking you in advance for your trouble,
Sincerely yours, (Miss) Mary Francis [signature]  Registrar Ruth Wyllys Chapter
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Relay Md. 5 Arlington Road 
Vetrans Administration Washington D.C. July 14-33
Mr. A D Hiller Asst. to Administrator
Dear Sir --
I want to thank you for your letter of Apr. 3-1933, giving me information in regard to record of John Myers Jr. ["Soldier" -- inserted] - War of 1812-- In checking over records of some of my ancestors I find I need confirmation of some of my data. I would be very grateful to the administration if from the War records they will give me any information in regard to my great great Grandfather Joachim Van Valkenburgh [name underlined] who was a soldier in the Border War

[round stamp in upper right corner of page] RECEIVED  JUL 17 1933 MAIL SUB-DIV WETS ADM Reader # 22
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of 1755. he enlisted I think from the town of Schenectady, Albany Co. Some time in Spring of 1755 - He was also [underlined] a soldier in the Revolutionary war and was living at Junction of Schomevus Creek and Susquehanna river, not far from Harpersfield - New York. he was killed at the battle of Summit Lake by a band of Indians & Torrys under Joseph Brant - Indian leader of the Mohawks - any information you can give me from your records as to date of birth - or age at enlistment - where enlisted & under what Officer enlisted and place of birth & parents names - 
I would also like to have information regarding my great great Grand Father on my mother's side-- name. Joseph Boyd [underlined] who was a soldier in the Revolutionary War.
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-- 3 --
He was pensioned I think in 1818 or 1819 & was living either at Sangerfield of Brookfield New York at time of pension, later moved to Elery N.Y. ? and died at that point some time in the 1840's. If your records show the following information I would be gratful to you for sending it to me.
Parents names - 
Date of Birth -
Place of Birth -
Date of enlistment -
Place of enlistment -
Officers he severed under -
Battles engaged in -
Date mustered out of service -
Date of application for Pension & age at that time
[check mark] Date of his death - 
[check mark] Place of his death -
Very truly Yours Jay Boyd Myers [signature] 5 Arlington Ave Relay Md

[round date stamp in center right of page] RECEIVED July 17 1933 Mail Sub-Div Vets Adm [illegible]
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17 18 3/1
Bureau of Pensions Washington D.C. 
Gentleman: Will you please forward any information you may have on file in regard to Joseph Boyd a Revolutionary Soldier and mentioned in pension list 1840 -- He was resident of Ellery, Chaut. Co. N.Y. Place of birth and enlistment not known. Please forward all information you may have on hand,
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on file in regard to family. Thanking you for your kind attention
Your Very Sincatuly: (Mrs) Abbie C Bakes 
13 Fulton St Jamestown NY  Nov 12-1922
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[printed form with hand written responses]
45299
INVALID. Revy
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File No. 45299 Joseph Boyd Pri Rev War
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Act: 18 March 1818 Index: -- Vol. 3, Page 54
[Arrangement of 1870.] [square brackets in original] 

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1922, Dec. 13 hist. to Mrs. Abbie C. Bates (?) Ew
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1933. July 26. hist. to Mr. James Boyd Myers M.C.S.
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1934. Jan. 11. hist. to Miss Mary Francis M.C.S.
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1934. Dec. 29. hist. to Mr. Uru. G. Hills. M.C.S.