Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 14696, for Thomas Tiffany, Massachusetts
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Service                                             Number
Continental       Tiffany, Thomas      S14696
Mass.      
Privateer                                            Carded
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{Left Side}
No. 11.874
Pennsylvania
Thomas Tiffany
Of Susq. Co. in the State of Pennsylvania
Who was a Pr.Cpl.&Sgt. In the company commanded
By Captain Richardson of the Regt. commanded 
By Col. Walker in the Mass. Troops
Time for 2 months Sergt. _______ 10.00
               2    “          Corpl. _______ 7.33
             20     “           Pr, _________66.66
                                     __________________
                                                   $83.99
Service Mass.          
Continental
Privateer
_________________________________________________
Inscribed on the Roll of Pennsylvania
At the rate of 83 Dollars 99 Cents per annum
Commence on the 4th day of March, 1831
__________________________________________________
Certificate of pension issued the 8th day of July
1833 and sent to 
Dimock, Montrose Pa.
____________________________________________
Arrears to the 4th of March 1833               165.98
Semi-anl. Allowance ending 4 Sep 1833       41.99
                                                              _____________
                                                                   $207.97
                                                               ______________

{Revolutionary Claim Act June 7, 1832}
Recorded by D. Brown   Clerk
??? Vol. 5 Page 60


Right side
Dead  James M Hartie
Pension agent, May 5, 37


Died May 12, 1835
(???)
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Thomas Tiffany
Pension Application
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  16650
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State of Pennsylvania
Susquehanna County

On this thirtieth day of August AD1832 personally appeared before me Davis Dimock {illegible} Judge for the County of Susquehanna judges office court of Commonpleas of Susquehanna County Thomas Tiffany a resident of Harford township in the County of Susquehanna and the State of Pennsylvania Aged seventy six 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 the seventh day of June 1832 that he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers, and served as herein stated to wit.

That he joined the Massachusetts Militia of provincial troops (as they were called) at Attleborough in the County of Bristol and the State of Massachusetts on the first day of May 1775 as a volunteer for eight months under Capt. Caleb Richardson, Lieut Enoch Robertson, and Insign Solomon Stanley.  Was attached to a Regiment, Commanded by Col. Timothy Walker, Lieut Col. Nathaniel Leonard, and Major Abiel Mitchell Marched from Attleborough to Roxbury near Boston and remained at Roxbury and Dorchester until the first of January 1776.  That on the 25th of December 1775 (before leaving Capt. Richardson's Company) he enlisted in the Army of the United States for one year from the first of January following with Captain Oliver Pond in the Massachusetts line under the following named officers - Col. Joseph Read, Lieut Col ... Clapp and Major ... Smith, Capt. Oliver Pond, Lieut Elias Bacon, Insign Oliver Rouse,  That he joined his company at Roxbury aforsaid on the first day of January 1776 was directly marched to Dorchester and assisted in the building of the fortifications on Dorchester point.  Remained there until the last of March then marched to New London and from thence by water to New York remained in the army until the first of May and then was transfered to the Artificery for the building of Cannon Carriages and Baggage Waggons. Remained at work in athe Artificery until a few days before the British Army entered New York - When we removed with the apparatus belonging to the establishment up to Kings bridge, from there to the White Plains, and from the Whaite Plains after the Battle to the Highlands about four miles above Peekskill in Duchess County New York - and remained at Peekskill at work
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Building Cannon carriages and Baggage Waggons for the Army until the first of January 1777 when he left the service.    And the said Thomas Tiffany further states – That he again entered the service of the United States as a volunteer in the Massachusetts Militia at Attleborough aforesaid on or about the first of September 1777 under Capt. Stephen Richardson and Lieut Eudeh Robinson _ Marched to Tiverton in the State of Rhode Island and was there attached to a Col Wilbers Regiment.  The Capt of his Company was selected by Col Wade as the first Company to form a front Guard – with power to select a company from the entire Regiment – he accordingly selected his own company – who with the exception of eight or nine turned out and volunteered to follow their Captain – That he then Marched with his company and Capt – down on the Shore, east of Rhode Island to a place called “Fogland ferry” – and remained in that vicinity, guarding the Shore until the last of October or first of November following – was then dismissed by his Captain and returned home – having during the tour of duty did the duty of a Corporal.

And the said Thomas Tiffany on his oath further states, that he sailed from Providence in the State of Rhode Island about the middle of December 1777 – in a private armed vessel of twelve guns – (12 pounders) by the name of “The Sally” commanded by Capt Lemuel Bishop.  That they had an engagement with and captured a British of    guns by the name of “The Louisa” commanded by Capt Payne – that he the said Thomas Tiffany was wounded in the engagement.  Was out about 6 months – returned home July 1778 – The said Thomas Tiffany says – that one Daniel Hughs was one of the crew on board The sally during her Cruise and that he has understood the said Daniel is now an applicant for a pension.

And the said Thomas Tiffany on his oath further states – That at the time of Gen Sullivan’s Expedition on Rhode Island, he took the place of some person whose name he has forgotten and went in the expedition on to the Island was on the Island about ten days, was in the Battle on the Island 28th August 1778 _ he does not recollect the names of the Capt of the Company with which he served.
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And the said Thomas Tiffany on his oath further states that he again entered the service of the United States at Attelborough aforesaid on the first of August 17800 as a volunteer in the Massachusetts Militia for three months under Capt Caleb Richardson, Lieut Perrigene White, and Lieut James Orne – was attached to a Regiment under Col. Mitchell, Lieut Col Stephen Richardson and Major Benjamin Bates and marched to Butts_hill on Rhode Island. Where a Col. Jacobs acted as Col. Commander and remained there and assisted in building the fortifications until the first of October _ That he then procured a substitute by the name of Elisha Capron =, was discharged by his officers and returned home _ having remained in the service at this time more than two months and don duty as a sergeant.  That he has no documentary evidence of his service _ He hereby relinquishes every claim to a pension or annuity except the present and declares that his name is not on the pension role of the agency of any state to his knowledge.
Sworn and subscribed				           signature of Thomas Tiffany
The Thirteenth day of
August   AD 1832
Davis Dimoch ?? Judge


We Ebenezar Kingsbury __ a clergyman residing in the town of Harford in the county of Susquehanna and the State of Pennsylvania and Asahel Sweet ____ residing in the same place hereby certify that “We are well acquainted with Thomas Tiffan, who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration that we believe him to be seventy-six 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 the opinion.
Subscribed and Sworn to the open court                       signatures of Ebenezer Kingsbury
The ??? day of September 1832                                          and Asahel Sweet
Asa Dimoch ???
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I Davis Dimock, one of the associate judges of the Court of Common Pleas of Susquehanna County, do hereby declare my opinion after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the Interrogation prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier and served as he states.  And I further certify that it appears to me as he states.  And I further certify that it appears to me that Ebenezer Kingsbury who has signed the preceding certificate is a Clergyman residing in the township of Harford, Susquehanna County and that Asahel Sweet, who has also signed the same is a resident of the same place and is a credible person and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I also certify that the foregoing declaration and examination was held before me at the dwelling house of the said applicant in the Harford township on the thirtieth day of August AD 1832 he being from bodily infirmity unable to attend in court.
                                                                                     [signature of] Davis Dimock

State of Pennsylvania
Susquehanna County
                                         I Asa Dimock Jr Prothonotary of 
                                         the court of common pleas of said county 
                                        do hereby certify that Davis Dimock esquire 
                                         whose signature in his own proper hand writing 
                                         appears subscribed to the above Certificate and 
                                         to the attestation of the foregoing declaration. 
Was on the thirtieth day of August last and state is an associate judge of the Court of Common Pleas aforesaid duly commissioned and qualified as appears of record.
                                                                                                                                 In Testimony
Whereas I have here unto set my hand and the seal of said county of Montrose the tenth day of September AD 1832.
                                 [signature of] Asa Dimock M Proz
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State of Pennsylvania
Susquehanna County ?
Personally appeared before Hosea Tiffany esquire one of the Justices of the law in and for Susquehanna County aforesaid Thomas Tiffany of the township of Harford in said county and an applicant for a pension under the Act of Congress of the 7th day of June 1832 and being duly sworn according to Law in answer to the interrogatories prescribed by the regulations of the War department under said Act of Congress doth on his oath depose and say:
1st     That he was born at Attleborough in Bristol County State of Massachusetts the 31st day of May 1756.
2nd    That his age is recorded in the town Book at Attleborough aforesaid and that he has a record of his age now in his possession.
3rd    That he was living at Attleborough aforesaid at each time when called into service – that he resided there until 1794 when he moved to the State of Pennsylvania where he now resides in Susquehanna County.
4th   That he entered the service first as a volunteer in the Provincial troops of Massachusetts _ and afterwards by enlistment as full ??? particularly stand in his declaration.
5th   That the names of the officers with the troops where he served were Col Walker, Col reed, Col Wilber, Col Mitchell, Gen Ward, Gen Putnam and General Washington _ as stated in his declaration and the general circumstances of his services are therein fully stated.
6th   He has no recollection of receiving a written discharge, if he did so, the same is lost or destroyed.
7th   That the Rev. Ebenezer Kingsbury & Capt Asahel Sweet have testified to his character for veracity & to his services as a soldier of the Revolution and that he ??? his neighbors generally who know him would testify to the same.  That his declaration was made before the Hon Davis Dimoch one of the judges of the Court of Common Pleas of Susquehanna County on the thirtieth day of August last at the dwelling house of declara--- he being from bodily infirmity unable to attend in court _ and that the Judge has so certified _ That the testimony of Caleb Richardson, John Thatcher and his late brother Hosea Tiffany are the only persons whose testimony he can procure who can testify to his service.
                                [Signature of] Thomas Tiffany

May 22 1833 personally appeared before the subscriber the said Thomas Tiffany to me well known as a man of credibility & whose testimony full credit may be given & subscribed & made oath to the foregoing deposition.     [Signature of Hosea] Tiffany J. P.
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State of Pennsylvania
Susquehanna County
I Asa Dimock Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas of the said county hereby certify that Hosea Tiffany esquire whose signature in his own proper hand writing appears to the attestation of the written deposition or affidavit subscribed is an acting justice of the peace in and for the County of Susquehanna duly commissioned and qualified as ??? of record and that full faith and credit may and should ?? given to his official acts.
In testimony whereof I have unto set my hand and seal of Office at Montrose the twenty fourth day of May AD 1833
[Signature of] Asa Dimock  Prot
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Susquehanna County
I Caleb Richardson of the Township of Harford County of Susquehanna and the State of Pennsylvania being duly sworn according to law do depose and say that I am acquainted with Thomas Tiffany whom papers on his application for a pension are hereunto annexed.  That he was in my father Caleb Richardson’s Company in Roxbury Massachusetts in the year 1775 in Col. Walker’s Regiment. But then that I knew him when in Capt.Ponds Co. Col. Joseph Reads Regiment in the year 1776 – Further says not ---
                                                     [Signature of] Caleb Richardson             
                                                                  Credibility of the
                                                                  Witness Certified by  
                                                                    ?????
Sworn & Subscribed                                                        
Before me on this 28th of August 1832   
Signature of Hosea Tiffany J J.P.
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Susquehanna County 
I John Thacher of the Township of Harford County & State aforesaid being duly sworn according to law do depose and say that I am acquainted with Thomas Tiffany whom papers on his application for a pension are hereunto annexed that I knew him in the United States troops in Roxbury Massachusetts in the eight months campaign ??? Capt. Oliver Ponds Co in the year 1776 – that he was in the three months Campaign on Rhode Island in the year 1780 Further saith not.
                                                                         [Signature of] John Thatcher
Sworn and Subscribed
Before me on this 28th of August 1832
   [Signature of] Hosea Tiffany J  J.P.
Credibility of the witness certified ???
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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Susquehanna County
I Hosea Tiffany of the Township of Harford County of Susquehanna and State of Pennsylvania be duly affirmed according to law do declare and say that I am acquainted with Thomas Tiffany whose papers on his application for a pension are hereunto annexed that the said Thomas Tiffany is a brother of mine that he was at Roxbury when I arrived there in the eight months campaign.  That he enlisted with me in Capt Oliver Ponds Co. for the year 1776 served with me in said ?? in a CO. of Artificers the year out was then discharged and returned home to Attleborough Massachusetts with me where we lived.  That I was with him in General Spencers expedition against Rhode Island in the year 1777. That I saw him in the battle in ??? expedition on Rhode Island in 1778 – Further saith not
            [Signature of] Hosea Tiffany
Affirmed and Subscribed   Credibility ?????
Before me the 28th of August
A.D. 1832 Hosea Tiffany Jr  J.P.


State of Pennsylvania
Susquehanna County
I Asa Dimock Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas of said County certify that Hosea Tiffany ??? before whom the foregoing affidavits of Caleb Richardson, John Thatcher and Hosea Tiffany appears to have been taken and whose signature in his own proper hand writing appears subscribed to the attestation thereof was ??? 28th day of August last an active Justice of the Peace in and for said county duly commissioned and ??? as appears of record In testimony where I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of said county at Montrose September 10th 1832
[Signature of] Asa Dimock h-Pro
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I Hosea Tiffany before whom the foregoing and annexed affidavits were taken on the 28th day of August last do hereby certify that the ???ing named Caleb Richardson, John Thatcher & Hosea Tiffany were men of credibility and to whom testimony full credit may be given _ Witness my hand the 24th day of May A.D. 1833
  [Signature of] Hosea Tiffany J. P.

State of Pennsylvania 
Susquehanna County ??
I Asa Dimock ?? Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas of said county do hereby certify that Hosea Tiffany esquire, whose signature in his own proper hand writing appears subscribed to the above Certificate, is, and was on the 28th day of August last and acting Justice of the Peace in a for said county, duly commissioned and qualified as appears of record and the same before whom the annexed affidavits of Caleb Richardson, John Thatcher and Hosea Tiffany were taken on the 28th day of August aforesaid _ and that full faith and credit should be given to his Official acts.
Witness my hand and seal of office at Montrose the twenty fourth day of May AD 1833 
[Signature of] Asa Dimock Prot
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16650
Thomas Tiffany
Susquehanna County
Pennsylvania

Admitted
2 mo. Sergt.     10.00
2 “  Corpl.           7.33
20 “ Priv.           66.66
                    _________
                      $ 83.99
Asa Dimock
Montrose
Susquehanna Co.
Penn
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WAR DEPARTMENT,
Pension Office,
183
Sir:
The evidence in support of your claim, under the act of June 7, 1832, has been examined, and the papers are herewith returned. The follwoing is a statement of your case in a tabular form. On comparing those papers with the following rules and subjoined notes, you will readily perceive that objections exist, which must be removed, before a pension can be allowed. The notes and the regulations will show what is necefsary [necessary] to be done. Those points to which your attention is more particularly directed, you will find marked in the margin with a brace, (thus: }). You will, when you return your papers to this Department, send this printed letter with them; and you will, by complying with this request, greatly facilitate the investigation of your claim.
A Statement, showing the Service of Thomas Tiffany Susqueharina [?] Count

Period when the service was rendered | Years | Months | Days | Rank of the claimant | Names and rank of the Field officers under whom he served | Age at present, and place of abode when he entered the service. | Proof by which the declaration is supported. 
May 1775 8 [months] Priv. Col. Walker Lieutenant Age 76  Traditionary
Leonard Maj. Milton Attleborough
enlist 25 Dec. 1775 1 [year] " [Priv.] Col. Read Lieut Bristol Co. Living Witness
Clap. Maj. Smith. Masstts
Sept. 1777 2 [months] Corpral Col. Willers
Dec. 1[?] [month] Seamans Capt. Bishop allowed
1778 10 [days] Priv. - - 
Aug 1780 2 [months] Sergt. Col Mitchell Lieutenant 
Richardson Maj. Bats [?]
I am, respectfully, 
Your obedient servant,
J. L. EDWARDS,
Commissioner of Pensions.
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REGULATIONS UNDER THE ACT OF JUNE 7, 1832.
The following regulations have been adopted:
This law has been construed to extend, as well to the line, as to every branch of the Staff of the Army, and to include under the terms "Continental Line," "State troops," "militia," and "volunteers, all persons enlisted, drafted, or who volunteered and who were bound to military service, but not those who were occasionally employed with the army upon civil contracts, such as Clerks to Commissaries and to Store Keepers, &c., Teamsters, Boatmen, &c. Persons who served on board of private armed vessels are also excluded from the benefits of the law, as well as persons who turned out as patrols, or were engaged in guarding particular places at night, and were not recognized as being in actual military service.
Four general classes of cases are embraced in this law:
1. The Regular Troops.
2. The State Troops, Militia, and Volunteers.
3. Persons employed in the Naval Service.
4. Indian Spies.
As rolls of the regular troops in the Revolutionary War exist in this Department, all persons claiming the benefit of this law as officers, non-commissioned officers, mucicians or privates, will, in the first instance, make application by transmitting the following declaration, which will be made before a Court of Record of the County where such applicant resides. And every Court having by law a seal and Clerk is considered a Court of Record.
DECLARATION.
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7th of June, 1832.
State, Territory, or District of
ss.
County of
On this
day of
personally appeared (a) before
A.B. a resident (b) of
in the county of
and State, Territory or District of aged (c)
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 provision made by the act of Congress, passed June 7th, 1832. That he enlisted in the Army of the United States in the year (d)
, with
and served in the
(e) regiment of the
line, under the following named officers:
[Here set forth the names and rank of the Field and Company Officers; the time he left the service; (and if he served under more than one term of enlistment, he must specify the particular period, and rank and names of his officers;) the town or county and State in which he resided when he entered the service; the battles, if any, in which he was engaged,
and the country through which he marched. This form is to be varied so as to apply to the cases of officers and persons who belonged to the militia, volunteers, navy, &c.]
He hereby relinquishes every claim (f) whatever to a pension or an annuity, except the present, and he declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of any Agency in any State, or (if any) only on that of
the Agency in the State of
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid. 
A. B.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion (g) that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states.
of the Court of
do hereby certify (h) that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of 
for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office (i) this
day of
& c.
If, on examination of the proper record, the names of applicants, making such declaration, cannot be found, they will produce such proof as the rule given in note (j) points out.
Every applicant who claims a pension by virtue of service in the State Troops, Volunteers or Militia, except those who belonged to the New Hampshire Militia and State Troops of Virginia, will make and subscribe a declaration similar to the foregoing, with the following additions, viz:
(k) We, A. B., a Clergyman, residing in the
and C. D. residing in (the same)
hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with
who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be
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.
Sworn and subscribed the days and year aforesaid.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
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 A.B. who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergyman, resident in the
and that C. D., who has also signed the same is a resident in the
and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I,
Clerk of the Court of
do hereby certify that the foregoing
contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of
for a pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal
of office, this
day of
& c.
Every applicant will produce the best proof in his power. This is the original discharge or commission; but if neither of these can be obtained, the party will so state under oath, and will then procure, if possible, the testimony of at least one credible witness, stating in detail his personal knowledge of the services of the applicant, and such circumstances connected therewith, as may have a tendency to throw light upon the transaction.
If such surviving witness cannot be found, the applicant will so state in his declaration, (l) and he will also, whether he produce such evidence or not, proceed to relate all the material facts, which can be useful
in the investigation of his claim, and in the comparison of his narrative with the events of the period of his alleged service, as they are known at the Department. A very full account of the services of each person
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February 26, 1931

Rev. & 1812 Wars Section.
ADY

Mr. C. L. Griffin, Jr.,
1927 Storrs Avenue,
Utica, New York.

Dear Sir:

You are advised that it appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 14696, that Thomas Tiffany was born May 31, 1756 in Attleborough, Bristol County, Massachusetts.

While a resident of Attleborough, Massachusetts, he enlisted May 1, 1775 and served eight months as a private in Captain Caleb Richardson's Company, Colonel Timothy Walker's Massachusetts Regiment.

He enlisted January 1, 1776 as a private in Captain Oliver Pond's Company, in Colonel Joseph Read's Massachusetts Regiment; on May 1, 1776 he was transferred to a corps of artificers and was discharged January 1, 1777.

He enlisted September 1, 1777, served as a corporal in Captain Stephen Richardson's Company, Colonel Wilber's Massachusetts Regiment and was discharged the last of October or first of November 1777.

About the middle of December 1777 he sailed from Providence, Rhode Island on "The Sally" a twelve gun privateer, commanded by Captain Lemuel Bishop;  was wounded in an engagement with the British ship "Louisa" which they captured, and returned home in July 1778.

In August 1778 he served ten days as a private in General Sullivan's Rhode Island expedition, and was in the battle of Rhode Island; his captain and colonel are not named.
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On August 1, 1780 he enlisted and served as a sergeant in Captain Caleb Richardson's Company, Colonel Mitchell's Massachusetts Regiment and was discharged October 1, 1780.

In 1794 soldier moved to Susquehannah County, Pennsylvania.

He was allowed pension on his application executed August 30, 1832 while a resident of Harford Township, Susquehannah County, Pennsylvania.

It is not stated whether soldier was ever married.

The Revolutionary War records of this bureau fail to afford any information in regard to Thomas Tingley or Timothy Tingley.

Very truly yours,
E. W. MORGAN,
Acting Commissioner.
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July 9, 1928
Mrs. A. S. Maynard
Chinchilla
Pennsylvania
Madam:
I advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim s. 14696, it appears that Thomas Tiffany was born May 31, 1756, in Attleborough, Bristol County, Massachusetts.
While a resident of Attleborough, Massachusetts, he enlisted May 1, 1775, and served eight months as a private in Captain Caleb Richardson's Company, Colonel Timothy Walker's Massachusetts Regiment.
He enlisted January 1, 1776, as a private in Captain Oliver Pond's Company, in Colodnel Joseph Read's Massachusetts Regiment; on May 1, 1776, he was transferred to a corps of artificers and was discharged January 1, 1777.
He enlisted September 1, 1777, served as a corporal in Captain Stephen Richardson's Company, Colonel Wilber's Massachusetts Regiment and was discharged the last of October or first of November, 1777.
About the middle of December, 1777, he sailed from Providence, Rhode Island on "The Sally" a twelve gun privateer, commanded by
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Captain Lemuel Bishop, was wounded in an engagement with the British ship "Louisa" which they captured, and returned home in July 1778.
In August, 1776, he served ten days as a private in General Sullivan's Rhode Island expedition, and was in the battle of Rhode Island; his captain and colonel are not named.
On August 1, 1780, he enlisted and served as a sergeant in Captain Caleb Richardson's Company, Colonel Mitchell's Massachusetts Regiment ans was discharged October 1, 1780.
In 1794 soldier moved to Susquehannah County, Pennsylvania.
He was allowed pension on his application executed August 30, 1832, while a resident of Harford Township, Susquehannah County, Pennsylvania. 
It is not stated whether soldier was ever married. 
The above noted is the only Thomas Tiffany that is found on the Revolutionary War records of this Bureau.
Respectfully,
E. W. MORGAN
Acting Commissioner.
[handwritten] Death date on [AB?] not used for account of the peculiar notation [?]
His brother Hosea Tiffany was on of his witnesses and served with him  in several tours.
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O. W. and N. Division,
3-525

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
Bureau of Pensions,
Washington, D. C.

S 14696

In reply to your request of ____ received ____ for a statement of the military history of Thomas Tiffany a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired
information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau.


DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT - LENGTH - RANK - OFFICERS - STATE

May 1, 1775 - 8 months - Private - Capt Richardson - Col Timothy Walker - Mass
Jan 1, 1776 to May 1, 1776 - Private - Capt Oliver Pond - Col Joseph Read
May 1, 1776 to June 1, 1777 - Private - in corps of Artificers
Sept 1, 1777 to 2nd Oct 1777 - Corporal - Capt Stephen Richardson - Col Wilber
Dec 1777 to July 1778 - Seaman - Capt Lemuel Bishop on Privateer "Sally"
Aug 1778 - 10 days - Private - in battle of Rhode Island under Gen Sullivan
 Aug 1780 - 2 months - Sergeant - Capt Caleb Richardson - Col Mitchell

Battles engaged in: he was wounded during engagement with British  ship "Louisa" which they captured

Residence of soldier at enlistment:  Attleborough, Bristol County, Massachusetts 

Date of application for pension:  Aug 30, 1832.  His claim was allowed

Residence at date of application:  Harford Township, Susquehanna,  Pa

Age at date of application:  Born Attleborough MA, May 31, 1756

Remarks:  It is not stated whether he was married

Respectfully,  Commissioner
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1919 Nov 10 - History to Clara L Doocy of Apr 20, 1712 17th St, NW Washington DC (see her letter in claim of Tingley, Tiffany, War 1812.  Bounty Land Warrant No 83436-160-55)

1928 July 9 - History to Nina Maynard

1931 Feb 26 - Hist to C L Griffin

***** 

INVALID

File No:  14696
Thomas Tiffany

Sergeant, Rev War

Act:  June 7, 1832

Index:  Vol 1, Page 376
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Phinchilla  Pa.
Aug. 27, 1927.
Pension Bureau,
Revolutionary War Sec.
Washington D.C.
Gentlemen.-
I should like to ascertain, if possible, the services rendered by my ancestor, Thomas Tiffany, in resisting in the establishment of American Independence during the War of the Revolutionary battle in which he fought for the member of his Regiment. I am enclosing a stamped envelope and
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shall greatly appreciate any information you may be able to give me.
Respectfully yours,
(Mrs.) Stella O. Maynard
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February 8th, 1931.
Pension Bureau,
Department of the Interior,
Washington, D.C.
Gentlemen;
Will you kindly send me a record of the services of Thomas Tiffany, of the Revolutionary war. he was born at Attleboro, Massachusetts, in 1756, and it was from there that he served. After the war he emigrated to Northeastern Pennsylvania and died at Harford, Pa., in 1835.
I would also appreciate a record of the services of Thomas Tingley, of Attleboro, Massachusetts. It is possible I am mistaken in this party as the name may have been Timothy Tingley.
An early reply will be appreciated as I am getting the record in order that my daughter may join the Children of the Revolution.
Sincerely,
[signature]
C. L. Griffin, Jr.,
1927 Storrs av.,
Utica, N. Y.
[stamp] FEB 10 1931
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Philadelphia April 28th, 1837

To the Commissioners of Pensions City of Washington

Dear Sir,
The enclosed certificate requires your approval, the time having expired for its presentation as you will discover by the Pension Clerk on the back of the certificate. You will please renew said certificate and enclose it to James M. Hart of Philadelphia as early as convenient.

Respectfully, your Obedient Servant,
James M. Hart