Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 33820, Joseph Trafford, Mass.

SERVICE
NUMBER _____
Mass.
Trafford, Joseph
S. 33820
CONTENTS

16. 631 Q Massachusetts
Joseph Trafford
of _____ in the state of who was a Private - in the regiment commanded by Colonel Stephens of the Mass ine, for the term of one year
Inscribed on the Roll of Massachusetts at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 9th of April 1818
Certificate of Pension issued the 1 of April 1820 and sent to the Hon. Marcus Morton House of Representatives
Arrears to 4th of Mar: 1820 - $ 182.99 Semi-ann. all'ce ending 4th Sep. " 48.
22 mo 23 / 303  4 / 31 $ 130.99
{ Revolutionary claim, { Act 18th March, 1818. }
Continued
Application dated Sep. 15 th 1829 to Ch rs W m and Co. Br of President C o Newton Mass.

Joseph Trafford. Private
Cols Rainsow & Shepards Reg t
Dec r 1773 - 1774
Joseph Trafford
Left [illegible] who is a credible witness before [illegible] he [illegible] him [illegible] [illegible] and [illegible] [illegible]
Adm l
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Admitted
Joseph Trafford 511

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS.
Bristol ss.
On this ninth day of April 1818, before me the subscriber, one of the Judges of the Circuit Court of Common Pleas, for the Southern Circuit, personally appeared Joseph Trafton aged  years, resident in the said Circuit, who being by me first duly cautioned according to law, on his oath made the following declaration, by him signed, in order to obtain the provision 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."

And I certify that the said Joseph Trafford is in necessitous and reduced circumstances in life, as he has stated in his declaration (from evidence)
Further And I, the said Judge, do certify, that it appears to my satisfaction, that the said Joseph Trafford did serve in the revolutionary war, as stated in the preceding declaration, against the common enemy, for the term of nine months, on the continental establishment; and I now transmit the proceedings 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.
James Ware
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS.
ss.
1818.
I HEREBY CERTIFY, That is one of the Judges of the Circuit Court of Common Pleas for the Southern Circuit, consisting of the Counties of Plymouth, Norfolk, Bristol, Barnstable, Dukes and Nantucket in said Commonwealth—that the same Circuit Court of Common Pleas is a Court of record—that the signature to the above certificate is the true signature of the said Judge, and that the seal thereunto affixed is the seal of the said Court.
} Clerk of the Judicial Court for the County of

I Joseph Scufford of Dartmouth County of Bristol and state of Massachusetts as a citizen of the United States do make oath that I did serve as a continental Soldier in the war of the Revolution Two year seven months and fourteen days in the following manner viz. I. enlisted at Dartmouth in the month of April 1775 for eight months in a Company commanded by Thomas Hampton in the Regiment commanded by Col. Danison and was discharged at Roxbury in December 1775. Secondly I. enlisted in December 1775 at said Roxbury for twelve months in the fourth Company Commanded by Nathan Dites in the third Regiment Commanded by Col. Danison and Shephard in the Brigade commanded by Brigadier General Sullivan and a division commanded by General Lee and was discharged in the state of Pennsylvania in the month of December 1776 and on the same day enlisted for six weeks in the same company regiment and division and same officers and was discharged at Morris Town in the state of New Jersey in the month of February 1777 Fourthly - I. enlisted at Dartmouth in March 1778 for Ten months in a Company commanded by Timothy Ingraham under the command of General Patrick Connell and was discharged in January 1779 after serving the said Ten months stationed in a fort in Dartmouth (now New Bedford) — And I farther declare that I am in reduced circumstances in life and have need of assistance from my Country for support Attest Pres R. Tucker Joseph Scufford Mook

Mr. Trofford
I Benjamin R Tucker of Dartmouth on Oath declare that I am acquainted with the within named Joseph Trofford and can state that he is in reduced circumstances in life and stands in need of Assistance of his Country for Support.
Benj R Tucker

Joseph Safford
16.631
april 1820
June 15/20
1820
Cash
Sep'20

SCHEDULE.
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS.
BRISTOL ss.  Issues of Common Pleas June term. 1820
On this seventeenth day of July 1820, personally appeared, in open court, being a court of record for the said county,
Joseph Trafford
aged seventy years, resident in Dartmouth 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: viz
In the third Regiment in a company commanded by Nathan Peter, in the Massachusetts Line: That his original declaration bears date the 8th or 9th day of April 1818. and that he has obtained a Pension Certificate No 15631.
And I do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States, on the 18th day of March, 1818; and that I have not, since that time, by gift, sale, or in any manner, 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 18th day of March, 1818; 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.
Property valued at $11.25
Joseph Trafford
Sworn to, and declared, on the seventeenth day of July A.D. 1820 in open Court before
James Spratt Clerk of the Court's Middle Dist
I, James Spratt clerk of the Issues of Common Pleas for the County of Bristol , do hereby certify, that the foregoing oath and the schedule thereto annexed, are truly copied from the record of the said court; and I do 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 Eleven dollars and twenty five cents. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said court, on this third day of August 1820
Jas Spratt Clerk of the Court for the County of Bristol.

I Joseph Trafford, do declare that the following is a true statement of my property.
Real Estate - None.
Wearing Apparel & bedding, not sufficient to be comfortable.
One old axe 50 c. 1 old Scythe & Pick 1.25 1.75. 2 kettles 1.00.. 1 Pot 30. 1 Teakettle 25 1.55. 2 Spiders 40.. 3 old Chests 1.50 1.90. 5 old Chairs 2.25.. Articles of Crockery ware 80 3.05. 1 pr. Sticks & Straps 75.. 1 washing Tub 75 1.50. 9.75. 1 pr. Brown Dogs 1.00.. 1 Lock & Key 50 1.50. $ 11.25.
And I do also declare that my occupation is that of a farmer, and that by old age and infirmities I am not able to do but very little labour, say not the fourth part of a day's work in a day, and that I have not any family residing with me.
Joseph Trafford.

O. W. & N. Division.
U.S.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
Bureau of Pensions,
Washington, D.C.,
January 4, 1895.
Sir:-
In reply to your request for a statement of the military history of JOSEPH TRAFFORD 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 OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE. CAPTAIN. COLONEL. April, 1775 8 mo. Pri. Thomas Hampton Davidson Mass. Dec., 1775 12 mo. " Nathan Peters " Mass. Dec., 1776 8 wks. " " " " Mass. ----- 1778 10 mo. " Timothy Ingraham Gen Cornell Mass.
Battles engaged in,
None mentioned.
Residence of soldier at enlistment,
Dartmouth, Mass.
Date of application for pension,
April 2, 1813.
Residence at date of application,
Dartmouth, Mass.
Age at date of application,
Not stated.
Remarks:
Mr. Perry D. Trafford.
Very respectfully,
38 Wall St.,
New York, N.Y.
Commissioner.

33 820 Rey INVALID.
1895 Jan. 4 th Reest to Mr. Perry D. Traphad New York City
File No. 33 820
Joseph Traphad Pr: Rev Mr
Act: 18 th March 18 th
Index:—Vol. 2 , Page 25
[Arrangement of 1870.]

PERRY D. TRAFFORD, ATTORNEY & COUNSELLOR AT LAW, 36 WALL STREET, TELEPHONE 2250 CORTLANDT.
J.
NEW YORK, Dec. 5 th , 1894
Bureau of Pensions Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:-
Will you kindly furnish me with a transcript of such information as your records contain in regard to Joseph Trafford of Dartmouth, Mass., who was a pensioner of the war of the Revolution. I send enclosed a stamped envelope, and a memorandum of your fees will be promptly attended to. Trusting that I may hear from you soon, I am Very Truly Yours
Perry D. Trafford

OLD WAR & NAVY DEC 18 1894 FILES.
PENSION OFFICE DEC 6 1894

Nathan Peters of Preston County of New London State of Connecticut of Lawful Age Testify and says, that he said Nathan Peters was commissioned by the Authority of Congress as Capt 1 in the 3 d Regiment commanded by Col 1 C o learned in the March such line in the Contenantle Army raised by Authority of the United States of America his Commission & sign John Hancock President of Congress he said Peters then proceeded to the duty of Enlisting men for the Campaign of 1776 and Subbaltors also in some service were employ d and engaged one of my Subbaltors enlisted Joseph Trafford a Soldier in the said Peters Company he the said Peters farther declares and says that the said Joseph Trafford enlisted for the Term of one year from the first day of January 1776 to the first day of January 1777 and the said Joseph Trafford joined his said Peters Company on the first day of January 1776 and the said Joseph Trafford and the faithfully served as a Soldier in said Company during said Twelve Service Months faithfully as a good Soldier and the deponent has no recollection of his being Absent from said Company or from his duty during the said Time and your deponent farther Saith that on the 30 th day of December 1776 His Excellency Gen l Washington requested the Continental Troops to to continue with him Six Weeks said Peters Company turned out to a Man Joseph Trafford amongst them and he faithfully served the Six Weeks and at the expiration of that Time I gave him discharge at a place called Chatham in New Jersey and farther the deponent Saith Not
Nathan Peters
New London County ss. Boston 25 th June 1879 (270) Personally appeared Nathan Peters Esq r to me known to be the person described in and who executed the foregoing Deposition and made solemn oath to the truth of the same as to the facts therein stated
Before me Divison Palmer Justice The peace for New London County State of Connecticut

Preston June 25 th D 1819 This May Certify all to whom it may Concern that May l . Nathan Peters Signor to the within Deposition is a man of truth and veracity and is intitled to full Credit Testt Denison Palmer Justice of the peace for NewLondon County
NewLondon County ss I do hereby certify that Denison Palmer of Preston in NewLondon County Esquire, before whom the within affidavit appears to have been made, was on the 25 th day of June AD 1819, and ever since the first day of said Month hath been, a Justice of the Peace in the County of NewLondon - duly qualified and acting under the authority of the State of Connecticut - and that the signature annexed to his attestation & certificate is his proper signature & hand writing - In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the County Court of said NewLondon County in Norwich in said County this 22 nd day of July in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred & nineteen
Charles Lathrop Clerk