Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 41,278, Joseph Underwood, Mass.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Mass
Underwood Joseph
S. 41,278
CONTENTS

41 278 INVALID.
Rev
File No. 41 278
Joseph Underwood Dr. Rev. Rev
Act: 16 th March 18 th
Index: — Vol. 8 , Page 520
[Arrangement of 1870.]
1931 - Sept 15 - West. To Mrs. Lucy Underwood also add no charge for services etc. so arranged for by Rev. Black

Jos. Underwood & Dean -
Correct
P. White End Putney vt

To Phinehas White Chief Judge of Windham County Court in the State of Vermont.
I Joseph Underwood of Putney in the County and State aforesaid. claiming the benefit of an act of Congress passed the 18 th day of March Anno Domini 1848- entitled "An Act to provide for certain per- sons engaged in the land & naval service of the United States, in the Revolutionary War" Do, in pur- suance of the provisions of the said act, here, upon Oath, make the following Declaration (to wit) —
That I the said Underwood, served as a private soldier in the War of the Revolution on the Continental Estab- lishment - as follows - I enlisted into the Continental Army, for the term of three years, in the month of June 1777- belonged to the Company under Capt. Wm. H. Ballard in the Regiment commanded by Col. Alden, who was killed by the Enemy at Cherry Valley - After his death the Regiment was commanded by Col. Brooks - of the Massachusetts Line - And at the close of said term in June 1780 I was honorably dis- charged from the Army - - But my discharge I have unfortunately lost so that it is out of my power - - And I further declare that I know of no evidence which I can obtain to prove my having served as afd. as I am now and unable to send to a distance for testimony - And I further, upon oath declare that by reason of my reduced circumstances I am in need of the assistance of my Country for support - And witness whereof I hereunto set my hand this fourth day of April A. D. 1848 - Joseph Underwood

State of Vermont { Be it remembered Windham County ss. } That on this 4 th day of April in the year of our Lord 1818 Joseph Underwood (afore-named) personally appear- ing before me Phinehas White Chief Judge of Windham County Court, made solemn oath to the truth of the foregoing de- claration by him subscribed.
And I hereby certify that I am fully satisfied that the said Joseph Underwood served as a soldier in the "Revolutionary War" against the common enemy as by him stated — that he is destitute of property and needs the assistance applied for — In testimony whereof I have unto my official signature and have caused the seal of Windham County Court to be affixed —
Phin. White } Chief Judge of Windham County Court
To the Hon. the Secy of the Department of War

P.S. It is desired that the certificate should be forwarded to Miss Austin, N.Y.

Note of date not on a B
Vermont Rolls.
1788
Joseph Underwood,
Private, Brooks's regt. Mass'ts Line.
in the army of the United States during the Revolutionary War.
Enrolled on the Roll of Vermont at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 4 th of April 1818.
Certificate of Pension issued the 30. of June 1818, and sent Phineas White, Esq. Putney, Vermont.
Arrears to 4th of Sept r 1818.
Non-resident
4 months 31/30.  $ 40.26
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818 }
Massachusetts line 77-3 years.
Putney Windham Co.

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Sept 7- 31
ROSWELL CHAPTER DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION
ROSWELL, NEW MEXICO U. S. Dept. of Interior. Bureau of Pensions. Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:—
In order to complete the lineage record of my children I am endeavoring to get information and war record of one. Joseph Underwood .
This man's son was born in Vermont in 1771, and moved to Rutland Vt. in 1800 where he was one of first settlers. He married a Rebecca Hayes. He lived in

Rutland Vt. 35 years. then moved to Brownsville N.Y. where he died in 1843.
In the obituary of this man. Grandson printed in Brownsville 1895; of which I have a copy it states. "He was the grandson of Joseph Underwood a revolutionary soldier."
I'm sorry I cannot give further data. He probably was with Vermont troops & later recd a pension.
Thanking you for any information you may give me. or for any other references.
Please find enclosed a self addressed envelope &

$1. 00 in money. Hoping I may have an early reply. I am. Yours Cordially. Mrs Guy Underwood.

Washington September 15, 1931
Mrs. Guy Underwood 825 N. Euclid Avenue Ontario, California
BA-J/FEJ.
Dear Madam:
You are advised that it appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S.41278, that Joseph Underwood enlisted, place not stated, served as a private in Captain William H. Ballard's Company, Colonels Alden and Brooks' Massachusetts Regiment and was discharged in June, 1780.
He was allowed pension on his application executed April 4, 1818, while residing in Putney, Windham County, Vermont.
The date and place of his birth are not given and there are no data as to his family.
The above is the history of the only soldier named Joseph Underwood found on the Revolutionary War records of this office.
$1.00, the amount of your remittance, will be refunded in due time. No charge is made for this service.
Very truly yours
Date of death not on A B
A. D. MILLER Assistant to Administrator.