Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 18348, Joseph Chapin, Mass.
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Mass.  Chapin, Joseph   S. 18348   Carded
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Sent Hon J Prentiss Jany 7 1839 

Vermont 8071 

Joseph Chapin of Washington in the State of Vermont who was a private + officer in the Compy commanded by Captain Spring of the [crossed out: by in the --- for] Massachusetts Troops 2 months - Infantry 
6 Artificer

Inscribed on the Roll of Vermont at the rate of 42 Dollars 66 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831 

Certificate of Pension issued the 13th day of October and sent to Hon S. Prentiss Senate, U.S. -

Arrears to the 4th of Sept 1839 $277.29 Semi-an. allowance ending 4 Mar '38. 21.33 =======
$298.60 
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Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832. 
Recorded by D. McCurdy, Clerk 
Book E Vol. 3 Page 60
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5726
Declaration of Joseph Chapin
Please transmit the Result to J. Y. Vail  Montpelier Vt.
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DECLARATION in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7th of June, 1832

STATE OF VERMONT.  COUNTY OF Washington ss. 

On this [blank] day of August A.D. personally appeared in open court, before the Honorable County Court, within and for the County of Washington now sitting, Joseph Chapin a resident of Middlesex in the County of Washington and state of Vermont,  aged 73 years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress, passed June 7, 1832 -- That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers, and served as herein stated; 

That he enlisted at Springfield Massachusetts for the term of six months under Captain Spring he believes in the month of June in the year 1777 and served as an Armourer at Springfield in the Armory during the whole term of his said enlistment - was there when the prisoners taken with Genl Burguoyne marched through the place & saw them.-- He was liable to be called on to bear arms if required by his officers- In September 1781 a day or two after New London was butnt he was drafted at East Windsor in the Militia of Connecticut for the term of six weeks in the Order, but Served two months before he was discharged & returned home-- served under Captain Amasa Loomis - but the Col.s name he has forgotton Jonathan Pinney was Sargeant Major, went to New London & was stationed at Fort Trumber until discharged about the 22d of November

the precise day of month cannot recollect 

He has no written evidence of his service but Served out his full term of six months under his 1st Enlistment & was discharged

has the affidavits of Gideon Chapin & which are here presented as all the  evidence he now has in his power, or knowledge to produce - And in answer to the questions put to him under the instructions of the Secretary of War department States - that he was born
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in Longmeadow town of Springfield Mass in the year 1758 in October - Has a record of his age and that of his ancestors as kept by them, received from his father, for near two hundred years commencing in England a copy of which is here in court -- was living at East Windsor, that is had his residence there when he enlisted for 6 months at Springfield, and at said East Windsor when drafted the Militia -- lived at said East windsor after the war untill 1785 when he moved to Weathersfield Vermont where he resided 15 years & then moved to  Middlesex in the County of Washington Vt. where he has resided since & now resides

There was a Colonel in command at Springfield but has forgotten his name -  never received a then discharge as he remembers 

he states the name of Benjamin Chatterton a Clergyman & Simeon B. Chase -- of Middlesex who have been acquainted with him a great number of years & can testify as to his character for veracity & their belief of his Services Soldier of the Revolution 

He hereby relinquishes every claim to a pension, or annuity , except the present, and he declares that his name is not on the pension roll of any agency in any state. Sworn to and subscribed, the day and year aforesaid Joseph Chapin
Att J. Y. Vail, Clerk

We, Benjamin Chatterton a Clergyman residing in the town of Middlesex County of Washington and Simeon B. Chase of said Middlesex hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Joseph Chapin that we believe him to be 73; 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. 
Benja Chatterton
Simeon B Chase 
Sworn to, and subscribed, the day and year aforesaid. 
Att. J.Y. Vail

And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary soldier, and served as he states. And the court further certifies that it appears to them that Benja Chatterton, who has signed the preceding certificate, is a Clergyman resident in the said town of Middlesex and that Simeon B. Chase, who has also signed the same, is a resident in the said town of Middlesex and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit. 
Attest, Joshua Y Vail Clerk 

I Joshua Y Vail Clerk of the County Court for the said County of Washington do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of Joseph Chapin for pension. 

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this 9th day of August A.D. 1832 
Attest. Joshua Y. Vail Clerk.
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for increase 

Hon. US S. Prentiss Senate 

Saml Prentiss Senate 
Land Prest
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I Joseph Chapin of Middlesex County Washington State of Vermont aged 78 years a revolutionary pensioner of the United States , do depose & say, that I served six months as an artificer in the Army, at Springfield Mass under Capt Spring in the year 1777 & six weeks in the militia immediately after the burning of New London by Arnold under Capt Loomis. 

That I am placed on the roll at $26.66, being the pay of a private & others who served with me in said Armory receive the pay of an Artificer while I only receive the pay of a common private. I therefore request that my pay be increased for the six months Service to the regular pay of an Artificer. 

The affidavit of Gideon Chapin with whom I worked in said Armory as artificer is herewith forwarded- 
Joseph Chapin

Sworn to before me August 23. 
J.Y. Vail Justice of Peace 

 I certify said Jos Chapin is a man of good character for truth & veracity.

J.Y. Vail J. of Peace

36.72
6.66
42.66
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State of Vermont Washington County SS

I Joshua Y. Vail Clerk of the County Court within and for the County of Washington hereby certify that Joshua Y. Vail was on the 23d day of August AD. 1836 a Justice of the duly appointed of & acting under the Authority of this State & that his name to the within as such is his own proper hand writing witness whereof I have hereunto set my this 26th day of September AD. 1837 & the seal of said Court 
Joshua Y. Vail Clerk
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I Gideon Chapin of Weathersfield in the County of Windsor and State of Vermont do testify and say that my Brother Joseph Chapin of Middlesex in Washington County and State aforesaid served as an artificer six months in the Armory at Springfield in the State of Massachusetts in the service of the United States in the year A.D. 1777 the year Burguoyne was taken under Capt Spring commanding the Armory branch of the said United States service 
Gideon Chapin
Witness John Sherwin 

State of Vermont Windsor County ss⎬ At Weathersfield in said County on the 22nd day of May AD 1837 the above named Gidion Chapin personally appeared and made oath that the foregoing Affidavit by him subscribed to contain the truth and nothing but the truth before me, and also further certify that I have been well acquainted with the said Gideon Chapin upwards of fifty years and I have always found him to be a man of truth and veracity and a credible witness in any cause whatever 
Joshua Upham Justice Peace
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[sideways]Hon. S. Prescott Senate US

State of Vermont, Washington County SS

I Joshua Y Vail Clerk of the County & Supreme Court within & for the County for the County of Washington aforesaid do herby certify that Isaac Wheaton & Joshua Asphain are Justices of the Peace duly appointed & acting under the authority of this State & that their names to the two affidavits I believe to be their genuine signatures
 
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and Seal of said County Court at Montpelier this 26th day of September AD. 1837

Joshua Y. Vail Clerk
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No 5726 
Jos. Chapin 
Vermont 

Admd 8 mos $26.66 Hon S. Haight
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BRIEF in the case of Joseph Chapin of Middlesex of Washington in the State of Vermont (Act 7th June, 1832.) 

1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? Court 
2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity? 
3. How old is he? 73 4. 
State his service, as directed in the form annexed. 

[table headings]Period. | Duration of Service. Years. Months. Days. | Rank. | Names of General and Field Officers Gen. under whom he served. 
[row 1]June In 1777 | [blank] 6 [blank] | Private | Capt Spring
[row 2] 1781 | [blank] 2 [blank] | - | Capt. Loomis

5. In what battles was he engaged?
6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Springfield, Massachusetts 
7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditionary evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? living 
8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? Correct 

I certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned
Jos Antons Examining Clerk
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S 18.348
Joseph Chapin

Aug 9, Middlesex, Washington Co., Vt, 73
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East Springfield Mass - June
77 Artificer Armourer Capt. Spring Col Mason at Armory in Springfield 6 mos
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East Meadow Com
Sept 81 Capt Amasa Loomis
Nov 22, 81 Com Mil. 5 wks
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Longmeadow, Springfield Mass Oct. 1758
to East Windsor at end

Mass & Com
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18348 INVALID. 
File No. 18348 
Joseph Chapin Pri Rev War --- 
Act:- June 7" 32

Vol. 1, Page 427 
[Arrangement of 1870.] 

Nov. 29, 1904 Hist to Walter B. Beals Seattle, Wash
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No 8071 
Vermont 
Joseph Chapin of Washington in the State of Vermont who was a Private in the company commanded by Captain Spring of the [blank] commanded by [blank] in the Massachusetts troops for 2 months Private $26.66 Increase to $42.66 

Inscribed on the Roll of Vermont at the rate of 26 Dollars 66 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831. 

Certificate of Pension issued the 11th day of March 1833 and sent to Hon. S Haight Present 

Arrears to the 4th of March 1833 53.32
Semi-anl. allowance ending 4 Sept 18 13.33 
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$66.65
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⎨ Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832.}

Recorded by D. Brown Clerk, 
Book D Vol. 4  Page 98
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Affidavit in case of Jos. Chapin
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Abiggal Clark of Brandon in the County of Rutland and State of Vermont of lawful age depose and say that Joseph Chapin of Middlesex in the County of Washington and State of Vermont served in a armour shop in springfield in Massachusts as a artifiser in the United States service in the year of 1777 under Capt Spring and Collonel Mason six month and likewise he served six weeks in the year of 1780 in the Militia at new London under Capt Amos Lumis and further the Deponent sayeth not 
Abbigal Clark

State of Vermont Rutland County Ss} Bithford July 6th 1837  Abigal Clark the Signer of the above affiant personally appeared and made follow oath that what she had here subscribed to was the truth and nothing but the truth before me Isaac Wheaton Just Peace 

I certify said Abigail Clark is a credible witness- Isaac Wheaton Justice Peace
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Affidavit in case of Joseph Chapin

Gideon Chapin
Certificate for Joseph Chapin
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This certified to whom it may concern that I Gideon Chapin of Weathersfield County of Windsor and State of Vermont of Lawfull age do depose and say that Joseph Chapin of Middlesex, Washington County and State of Vermont, enlisted in to the United States service in the spring or summer of 1777 at Springfield Massachusetts for Six Months, and worked in the armory, was liable to be called into actual service and in 1781 was drafted from the Militia of East Windsor Connecticut for as nigh as I can remember six weeks 
Weathersfield July 18th 1832 Gideon Chapin

State of Vermont Windsor County ss
at Weathersfield the 16th day of July 1832 Gideon Chapin after being carefully examined and duly cautioned made solemn oath that the foregoing deposition by him subscribed, contains the whole truth and nothing but the truth Before me Eben Shedd Justice Peace

This certifies that the above deponent Gideon Chapen is a man of good reputation for truth and veracity 
Ebenon Shedd Justice Peace 

I certify this was used in the application of Joseph Chapin before the Court Aug, 9 1832. 
Att. J.Y. Vail Clk
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State of Vermont Secretary of States office Montpelier, Aug. 7, 1832. 

I hereby certify that Ebenezer Shedd, Esq. was on the 18th day of July, A.D. 1832, a Justice of the Peace within and for the County of Windsor duly constituted and commissioned and that to his acts and attestations as such faith and credit are and ought to be given --- 

In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my name and affixed the seal of this office, this office, this 7th day of August, A.D. 1832. Timothy Morrill Secretary of State
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Jos Chapin
$26.66 

Payments to be made at Burlington by the Pres L. Br Bank & Agent for paying Pensions, in the Agency of Vermont. 

Hon. S. Prentiss
Senate US

Recorded by D. Brown Clerk, in Book D Vol 4, Page 98.
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War Department. 

Revolutionary Claim. 

I certify that in conformity with the law of the United States, of the 7th June, 1832,  [handwritten] Joseph Chapin 

[handwritten] of the State of Vermont 

who was a [handwritten] Private in the army of the Revolution 

is entitled to receive [handwritten] twenty six dollars and sixty six cents per annum, during his natural life, commencing on the 4th of March 1831, and payable semi annually, on the 4th of March, and 4th of September, in every year. 

Given at the War Office of the United States, this eleventh day of March one thousand eight hundred and thirty [handwritten] three 

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[illegible handwritten signature]
   Secretary of War 

         Examined and Countersigned                                                                
          [handwritten] JL Edwards
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Commissioner of pensions,                          

Washington D.C     
              
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Dear Sir, 

Will you please tell me if the name of Joseph Chapin Sir., appears among the Revolutionary War Pensioners? I am informed that he served in the Revolutionary Army from one of the New England States, probably Connecticut, serving as an armorar and that he was granted pension for his service. 

yours very truly, 
[handwritten signature]  Walter B. Beals 

22 haller building 

[circular stamp. US pension office A Nov 15 1904]