Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W 21492, for David Joslin, Massachusetts

SERVICE
NUMBER _____
Mass.
Joelin, David Becca
W 21492
CONTENTS

888 1555
Nathaniel Becca Lockwood widow of David Taylor who served in the Revolutionary
war, as a Corporal Me. from 88
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 98 Dollars
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
1 July Certificate of Pension issued the 8 day of July 1857. and sent to
Jacob Taylor Stoddard Payable to N.H. Administrator
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 9, 1848, Page 89 Vol. 1

5624
New Hampshire Roll
David Boston
Corporal
In the army of the United States during the Revolutionary War.
Inscribed on the Roll of New Hampshire at the rate of Eight Dollars per month, to commence the 13 th of April 1818.
Certificate of Pension issued the 20 th of Jan y 1819. and sent to Elisha Hunkley Esq. Judge Marlow N.H.
Arrears to 4th of Sept. 1818. 4m. 22/30 — 37:86
Semi-ann. all'ee ending 4 th March 1819 — 48: —
2 Years 8 mo. $ 85:86
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
Not entitled.
Abdard Cheshire

Mortgage deed July 17 th 1820 to Salmon Hale Reene M c H.
Sussex - The copy of mortgage was returned on the 7 th June 1823 to J. S. Smith, Esq. Borsish, W. D. in order to have the same certified under seal of the proper officer -

SCHEDULE,
Of the whole estate (necessary clothing and bedding excepted) and income of David Forlyn of Stoddard in the County of Cheshire and State of New Hampshire, Applicant for a Pension under the act of Congress of May 1st, 1820.
  Real estate $450   4 cows 50   1 pair of oxen 50   1 three year old heifer 10   2 heifers 2 years old 9   2 yearling steers 12   2 horses 49   3 swine 12   ox cart, 1 horn waggon } & an old harness } 20   Farming tools 12   Saddle & bridle 4   Plough 5   one wooden clock 5   chest of drawers 3   All other house hold furniture 25   Shoe makers tools 4   $738 
I am in debt five hundred & forty dollars
David Forlyn

David Gorlyn
5,624.
Real estate - (March 1919.) Schedule B 730-
Not entitled -

STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE.
CHESHIRE COUNTY SS.
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS.
ON this fourth day of July 1820 personally appeared in open Court before the Justices of said Court being a court of record for said county, proceeding according to the course of the common law, having jurisdiction unlimited in point of amount, and keeping a record of its proceedings, in cases of fine & imprisonment David Joslin aged fifty five years, resident in Stoddard in said county, who being first duly sworn, doth on his oath declare, that he served in the Revolutionary war as follows: viz. that he enlisted in the month of April 1781 for the term of three years & joined the army at Westpoint in the month of June following, & was admitted to the seventh company in the ninth Massachusetts regiment commanded by col. Henry Parks on and was discharged at Westpoint on the thirty first day of December 1783
The date of my original declaration in order to obtain a pension is the 13th day of April
The number of my pension certificate is 5024
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.
My occupation is that of a farmer - am not of sufficient ability to pursue it to any extent on account of the failure of my eye right - have had fourteen children viz nine daughters and five sons - In family residing with me four viz. my wife Rebecca aged 51 years - my daughter Sophronia aged 14 - Elias aged 12 & Edward aged 10 years
David Joslyn
Sworn to and declared at Keene in said County, on the fourth day of July 1820 before Elishe Huntley } Judge of said Court.
I, SALMA HALE, Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas, for the County of Cheshire, 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 in the aforesaid schedule, is 738 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 July
A. D. 1820
S. Hale

DECLARATION,
In order to be restored to the Pension List, under the Act of the 1st March, 1823.
State of New-Hampshire.
County of Cheshire ss. Superior Court of Judicature May Term A.D. 1823
On this 8 th day of May 1823, personally appeared in open court, [being a court of record held within and for said County, proceeding according to the course of the common law, having a jurisdiction unlimited in point of amount, and keeping a record of their proceedings]
David Joslin
resident in said county, aged 58 years, who, being first duly sworn according to law, doth, on his oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the provision made by the acts of Congress, of the 18th March, 1818, and the 1st May, 1820, that he, the said Joslin enlisted for the term of 3 years on the 10 th day of April in the year 1781 in the state of Massachusetts in the company commanded by captain in the 9 th Massachusetts in the regiment commanded by colonel Henry Jackson in the line of the state of Massachusetts on the continental establishment; that he continued to serve in the said corps until 31 st Dec 1782 when he was discharged from the said service, in at West Point in the state of New York that his name has been placed on the pension list, and dropt therefrom on account of his property.
And, in pursuance of the act of the 1st May, 1820, I do solemnly swear (or affirm, as the case may be,) 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.
Schedule of real and personal estate, necessary clothing and bedding excepted, owned by
one wooden clock $4 50 Chest with drawers 3 - All other household furniture 22 - $29 50

David Joslin
$29.50
Please make return to James Smith Esqr Cornish post- office N.H.
5-664.
March term 1919-
off. 17 th July 1920-
5 May 1920 (sched.)

Since the exhibition of my first schedule, the following changes have been made in my property
An account of property exhibited in the first schedule and not now owned by the applicant.
   Articles sold. Names of persons to whom sold. Time of sale. Amount of money, or description of property, received in return.     The tracts of land as mentioned in the said herewith exhibited Luke Joslin March 24 1822 The said Luke Joslin then became responsible to pay debts then due amounting to $657.00 for which receipt, I turned out the real and personal property within mentioned   All other personal estate mentioned in my former schedule except what is mentioned in this schedule Luke Joslin 1822    The number and names of my family now residing with me are the same as in my former declaration  David Joslin
Sworn to, and declared, on the 8 th day of before May 1823.
Before the hon. Levi Woodbury & Justus Samuel Frank Justices Abiah D. Hale Clerk
I, Salma Hale clerk of the court aforesaid do hereby certify, that it appears, to the satisfaction of the court, that the said David Joslin did serve in the Revolutionary war, as stated in the preceding declaration, against the common enemy, for the term of nine months, under one engagement, on the continental establishment. I also 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 nine dollars and fifty cents.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said court, on this 23 rd day of March 1823
S. Hale
Clerk of the Court of the of aforesaid

admirable on evidence of his reduced circumstances to which the latter  latter  latter  latter or Admitted  Admitted  Admitted  Admitted than certifying the same —
The within discharge to be returned to the loan Dept with these papers.
Dear Sir,
1645

I David Joslin of Stoddard in the County of Cheshire and state of New Hampshire Gentleman do make the following declaration upon oath - That in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty one in the month of April I enlisted as a private soldier to serve in the Continental Army for the term of three years and joined at the Army at West Point in the month of June following and was attached to the seventh company in the ninth Regiment of the Massachusetts line commanded by Col. Henry Jackson and served in the same Regiment untill December 1782 and was then joined to the first company in the seventh Regiment commanded by Col. John Brooks and served in s d Regiment until the month of May 1783 and was then joined to the second company in the fourth Regiment under the command of Col. H. Jackson and served in s d Regiment untill my time of enlistment expired and was honorably discharged on the thirty first day of December in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty three and I further state that through repeated misfortune, I have become poor and stand in need of help from my country
David Joslin
This May Certify to the Secretary of War That I am Satisfied with the Signer of the foregoing Declaration and Believe him to be a man of Veracity and Credibility
Elisha Huntington
(One of the Justices of the Court of Common Pleas for said County)

State of Hampshire
Cheshire ss. April 13 th 1878 Then before me Elisha Huntley a Justice of the Court of Common Pleas in and for said County of Cheshire personally appeared David Foster before named and made solemn oath within that the foregoing Affidavit and Declaration by him subscribed contains the truth the and nothing but the truth and it having been made to appear to my satisfaction that the said David Foster did serve in the revolutionary war against the common enemy in manner as by him is stated in said declaration I hereby certify and transmit the testimony in this case being his oath as aforesaid and his discharge from Thomas Holcomb -
To The Hon ble John C. Calhoun
Secretary of War -
Elisha Huntley
one of the Justices of the Court of Common Pleas for said County
Cheshire ss. I Levi Chamberlain Assistant Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for said County hereby certify that the above is the signature of the Hon ble Elisha Huntley a Judge of said Court duly commissioned and that no par- ticular impression is used by said Court as a seal.
In witness whereof I have hereunto subscribed and affixed a seal in form as used by said Court this 20 th day of May A.D. 1878.
Levi Chamberlain

Copy of a letter to the Unitarian Cong. of Hartford D.D. 1838 Jas. G. Mendell. Clr.
Recd. Collin Evidences of Morris

I certify, that Book No. 2. page 229. of the Records of the Town of Leominster in the County of Worcester and State of Massachusetts contains the original Record of the Marriages solemnized by the Revd Francis Gardner, Minister of the Gospel in said town in the year 1785. and that among said marriages, recorded in the Book and page aforesaid, is the following, to wit.
"David Jostin and Rebecca Richardson of Leominster "were married October twenty third seventeen " hundred and eighty five "; - and I further certify that the foregoing extract is a true copy of the aforesaid Record, with the exception of the date, which is expressed on the Record in fair, legible figures, as follows, "October 23. 1785."
Luke Lincoln Clerk of the Leominster town of I Luke Lincoln, above named, depose and say, that I hold the Office of Town Clerk in Town, County & State aforesaid, and that the above is a true extract from the Records of said Town, with the exception above named, as certified by me.
Luke Lincoln Clerk of the Town of Leominster Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Worcester County ss. August 10. 1838. Then personally appeared before me, the subscriber, a justice of the Peace for said County of Worcester, the above named Luke Lincoln, and made solemn oath to the truth of the above certificate, declaration & deposition, by him subscribed — W m Perry. Justice of Peace

Bicea John Code of Marriage
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Worcester, ss. I, Joseph Mendenhall Clerk of the Supreme Judicial Court within and for said County, certify that William Perry within mentioned is a Justice of the Peace within and for said County, duly qualified to act in that capacity and that the signature of his name within written, appears to be his own true and writing. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my name and affixed the seal of said Court, at Worcester, the twentieth day of August A. D. 1838 Joseph Mendenhall, Clerk.

Bureau Boston (1311)
Declaration
Wid of David
NH
Ad 7 July 1835
Marr'd 1785
died 1825
Allow 2 yf escape
$88 per ann
176 40
The M Edwards
Reene NH.

DECLARATION.
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7th July, 1838, entitled "An Act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows."
STATE OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE, } CHESHIRE COUNTY ss. }
On this Eighth day of August A. D. 1838 personally appeared before me Fredrick Vose Esq. Judge of Probate in and for said County, in Open Court Becca Gorlin a resident of Stoddard in the County of Cheshire aforesaid aged Sixty nine years, who, being first duly sworn, according to law, doth, on her oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed July 7, 1838, entitled "An Act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows:" That she is the widow of David Gorlin who was a Soldier in the Revolutionary War , and she understands a capital - That according to the best of her knowledge and belief he was in the service from 1781. April to December 1783. - in the North Company, in the Ninth Massachusetts Regiment, commanded by Col Henry Jackson. -
That he was a Pensioner under the act of 1818. - made his declaration in said County of Cheshire, and at that time lived at said Stoddard. -
She further declares that she was married to the said David Gorlin on the twenty third day of October in the year seventeen hundred and eighty five; that her husband, the aforesaid David Gorlin died on the ninth day of April A.D. 1825 ; that she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service, but the marriage took place previous to the first of January, seventeen hundred and ninety-four, viz: at the time above stated. and that she has never since been married - that her maiden name was Becca Richardson . Sworn to and subscribed, on the day and year above written, before
me, Frederick Vose , Judge of Probate. Becca Gorlin

In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7th July, 1832, entitled "An Act to grant certain benefits to the widows of certain soldiers who have been honorably discharged from the service of the United States, and to other persons entitled to benefits under said Act."
STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
CHESHIRE COUNTY ss.
On this day personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, a person known to me to be the person described in and who is known to me to be the person who executed the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged that he executed the same as his free act and deed. Given under my hand and the seal of said authority this 10th day of August, 1832.
State of New Hampshire } Cheshire County ss. }
I Henry Goodridge Clerk of the Superior Court of Judicature for the County of Cheshire, certify that Frederick Vose was on the eighth day of August instant and still is, Judge of Probate in and after the County of Cheshire duly commissioned and sworn. And that his name within written is his genuine signature.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court, at Keene this eleventh day of August anno Domini one thousand eight hundred thirty eight
H. Goodridge Clerk

State of New Hampshire } Cheshire ss. I George F. Starkweather Register of Probate for said County of Cheshire do certify, that at a Court of Probate held at Keene in & for said County, on the fifth day of March 1850. It was proved in open Court to the satisfaction of the Judge thereof, that Becca Joslin late of Stoddard in said County was a Revolutionary Pensioner of the United States, and that she died on the seventh day of October A.D. 1849, and that she left the follow- ing named children, who were her only surviving children, viz. Martha Pierce, David Joslin, Susan Gould, Sarah Richardson, Dorothy Knight — Luke Joslin, Electa Richardson, Fanny Blodgett, Gilman Joslin, Sophrona Giffin, Elias Joslin, and Edward Joslin —
I further certify that at a Court of Probate held at said Keene on the sixth day of November 1849, Elias Joslin of said Keene was duly appointed Administrator of the Estate of the same Becca Joslin and became bound, according to law for the faithful discharge of said trust. I also certify, that it appears by the records and files in said Office that said Appoin- tment remains in full force, in no wise revoked reversed or annulled.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and the Seal of said Court at Keene the ninth day of January in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty one. (1851)
George F. Starkweather

Be it Known that before me Jacob Taylor a Justice of the Peace for the County of Cheshire in the State of New Hampshire appeared Elias Joslin and on oath made the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the Joint Resolution of the 1 st of July 1848 - That he is Administrator of the Estate of Brea Joslin late of Stoddard in said County of Cheshire deceased - That said Brea Joslin was widow of David Joslin, deceased, who was a Pensioner under the Act of 18 th March 1818 at the rate of ninety six dollars per annum - That she received a pension under the Act of July 7 th 1838 at the rate of eighty eight dollars per annum and also under the act of Febry 2 d 1848 until the time of her death - That she died on the seventh day of October AD 1849 leaving the following named children who were her only surviving children; viz. Martha Pierce, David Joslin, Susan Gould, Sarah Richardson, Dorothy Knight, Luke Joslin, Electa Richardson, Fanny Blodgett Gilman Joslin, Sophrona Giffin, Eleas Joslin, and Edward Joslin - And said Administrator asks for arrearages to the amount to which she was entitled under said Joint Resolution of the 1 st July 1848, being an increase to the by her husband amount received. In presence of us Abel Blake Amos H. Chessman Elias Joslin
Sworn to and subscribed this seventh day of January AD 1851 Before me Jacob Taylor Justice of the Peace
I certify that the above named Elias Joslin is personally known to me to be the person he represents himself to be and is a credible person Jacob Taylor Justice of the Peace

State of New-Hampshire Cheshire County ss.
I Leonard Risco. Clerk of the Superior Court of Judicature, of said State, for said county, do hereby certify that Jacob Taylor whose name is subscribed to the foregoing certificates was at the date of the same a Justice of the Peace within and for said county duly commissioned and qualified as such according to law and that his signatures affixed to said certificates and thereon written are genuine.
Given under my hand and the seal of said Court this ninth day of January A.D. 1851
Leonard Risco. Clerk

ad 3764
admitted
Jacob Taylor Woodbury Mass

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefits of the Act of Congress of the 2d February 1848 entitled An Act making further provision for surviving Widows and Soldiers of the Revolution
State of New Hampshire } County of Cheshire ss }
On this twenty eighth day of July 1848 personally appeared before the subscriber a Justice of the Peace in and for said County Betsy Joslin a resident of Stoddard in the County of Cheshire aged Seventy nine years, who, being first duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the Act of Congress passed on the 2d February 1848 granting pensions to Widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War; That she is the Widow of David Joslin who was a Corporal in the Army of the Revolution and a pensioner under the Act of the 18th of March 1818 and served as she believes as stated in his declaration on which his pension was granted, but cannot state the Regiment or Corps in which he served
That she received a pension of Eighty Eight Dollars per annum under the Act of the 17th June 1844
She further declares that she is still a Widow
In presence of Lydia F Joslin
Betsy Joslin
Sworn and subscribed on the day and year above written
Before Jacob Taylor Justice of the Peace
I further certify that the above Declarant is personally known to me and that she drew a pension under the Act of June 17th A.D 1844 as stated by her in the foregoing Declaration
Jacob Taylor Justice of the Peace

State of New Hampshire Cheshire County ss.
I Leonard Resco. Clerk of the Supreme Court of Judicature, of said State, for said County of Cheshire, do hereby certify that Jacob Taylor is a Justice of the peace in and for said County, duly commissioned and qualified; that his commission was dated on the twentieth day of June A.D. 1844 and will expire on the twentieth day of June A.D. 1849, and that his signature above written on the sheet are genuine in my belief.
Given under my hand and the seal of said Court this first day of August A.D. 1848.
Leonard Resco. Clerk.

3481
Becca Joslin
$88
JV Eaton Stroudwater NH

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefits of the act of Congress of the 3 d of March 1843 granting pensions for one year to certain widows who have received pensions under the act of July 7. 1838
State of New Hampshire Cheshire ss.
On this twenty first day of August 1843 personally appeared before me Joel W. Eaton, a justice of the Peace in and for the County of Cheshire and State of New Hampshire, Becca Joslin a resident of Stratford in the County of Cheshire and State of New Hampshire, aged Seventy four years who being duly sworn according to law, doth, on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the provisions made by the Act of Congress, passed on the 3 d of March 1843 granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary war. That she is the widow of David Joslin who was a Corporal in the Revolution and a pensioner, that she has been allowed a pension of $88. Dollars per annum, under the act of 7 th July 1838. and she refers to the Declaration and evidence of her late husband the said David Joslin for his rank and the particulars of his services. She further declares that she is still a widow
Attest Sarah Richardson Gilman Joslin
Becca Joslin
Sworn to & subscribed the day and year above written
Before me Joel W. Eaton Justice of Peace
We the subscribers of lawful age, depose and say that we are personally acquainted with Becca Joslin, that she is the widow of the same David Joslin who was a pensioner of the Revolution and that she is still living
Sarah Richardson Gilman Joslin
State of New Hampshire
Cheshire ss
Sworn to & subscribed this twenty first day of August 1843
Before me Joel W. Eaton Justice of the Peace
I certify that the aforesaid deponents are credible persons
Joel W. Eaton Justice of the Peace

State of New Hampshire
Cheshire Co
I Leonard Risio Clerk of the Superior Court of Judicature for (said) County of Cheshire, it being a Court of Record hereby certify that Joel W Eaton is an acting Justice of the Peace in and for (said) County duly commissioned and qualified according to law, that his commission is dated May 20. 1841 and will expire in five years from said date, and that his signature as written are in my belief genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of (said) Superior Court of Judicature this twenty fifth day of August A D 1843.
Leonard Risio Clerk

Becca Joslin Evett Identity

Mr Luke Goshin and Edward Goshin depose and say that we were well acquainted with David Goshin late of Stoddard in the County of Cheshire and State of New Hampshire deceased - that he was a Revolutionary Pensioner under the act of eighteen hundred and eighteen - that he died on the ninth day of April eighteen hundred and twenty five - that he left a widow Becca Goshin, with whom also we were well acquainted who still survives and remains his widow -
Luke Goshin
Edward Goshin
Cheshire ss - August 8. 1838.
Subscribed and sworn to Before me Thomas W. Edwards Just Peace
I certify that the above deponents are credible persons Thomas W. Edwards Just Peace

State of New Hampshire Cheshire County ss.
I Henry Goodridge Clerk of the Superior Court of Indictment for the County of Cheshire, certify, that Thomas M. Edwards was on the eighth day of August instant, and still, is a justice of Peace in and for the County of Cheshire duly commissioned and sworn and that his name subscribed to the within certificate is his genuine signature.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said Superior Court of Indictment at Keene this tenth day of August A.D. 1838.
H. Goodridge Clerk

Stockard M rs April 21 st Free
1 March 1823 Hon. M. H.
David Rootin
Rec d May 1824
Calhoun Secretary of War Washington City
Mr. Calhoun

By request of the Hon Secretary of war I transmit the names of the several creditors which I was indebted to amounting to $540, in my former residence
   Luke Joslin note -  $ 220,00    John Joslin -  60,00    Holbrook & Fesendon -  12,50    Selas Towne -  5,00    Martha Richardson -  55,00    David Joslin Jr -  40,00    Horris Richardson -  64,00    Dr Jonathan Knight -  34,00    Moses Richardson -  20,00    Isaac Bloodgett -  16,30    Taxes for 1820 -  6,00    Stephen Harrington -  7,20     540,00   
Whatever further Proof the Hon Secretary of War shall wish, I would request that on any other papers relating to my case, might be sent to the Post Office, Stand and N.H.
David Joslin
N.B. The above demands were satisfied by Luke Joslin when the deed and bond were made reference to his affidavit on the bond -
W.C.

To the Hon. Secretary of War
We the undersigned select men for the Town of Stockland, being acquainted with David Joslin of the Town of Stockland give it as our opinion that he has need of private or public charity.
Stockland May 5 1823
Brainforth Taylor
3 Select
Francis Weston
men
The undersigned the Inhabitants of the of the Town of Stockland
Isaac Dummer
Isaiah Reed, justice of the peace
Henry Fisher M.P.
Thomas Fisher Capt

I Reuben Butterfield overseer of the Poor for the Town of Stockbridge for the present year am of the opinion that David Joslin has need of public or private charity
Stockbridge April 16 th 1824 — Reuben Butterfield

Know all men by these presents, That I Luke Joslin of Stockton in the County of Cheshire and State of New Hampshire yeoman am held and firmly bound to David Joslin of said Stockton yeoman in one Thousand Dollars to be paid to the said David his executors, Administrators, or assigns to which payment well and truly to be made bind myself my heirs & executors and Administrators firmly by these presents — Sealed with my seal and dated this 25 th day of March 1822
The condition of this obligation is such That if the above bounden Luke Joslin his heirs, executors or administrators shall well and truly pay to my creditors all my true and just debts which I am now owing for the consideration of which I have conveyed to the said Luke all my real and personal estate, then this is void otherwise to remain in full force and virtue Signed sealed and delivered in presents of us
Mary L. Utter Hermon Fisher
Luke Joslin (Seal)
copy
To the Hon. Jonathan Dyer
I hereby state that the above bounden Luke Joslin in consideration of the above bond, and stipulations therein contained has fulfilled, and paid my debts accordingly, which amounts to the sum of five hundred and forty Dollars and the names of my creditors I enclose as requested —
David Joslin
Sworn to before me
Isaiah Root
Justice Peace

I have further testify and say that in conformity to the stipulations of the within bond I have paid and am held to pay all the Debts which the said David Gaskin then owed in consideration of which I bought his farm and personal property and gave the within mentioned bond for said debts and I further say that the real and personal property which the said had at the time the bond was given did not exceed the debts he was then owing —
Luke Gaskin
Northend Jan'y 22 d 1825
Sworn to before me
Francis Mason Jus Peace

Stodsbury N.H. June 11 th
Brave
Caveat
Rev. Mr.
Calhoun Secretary of War
Recd. June 1823
Washington City

Stoddard we are
June 2 d 1823
Honored Sir,
We the undersigned near Neighbors of Mr Davidarkin of Stoddard, understanding that he has made application to your Office to be restored to the Pension-list, feel it our duty to state to your Honor, that although he has by deed conveyed his lands to one of his Sons yet he has a life-lease of the same; & we deem the income of s d lands sufficient to support him & his wife; & therefore cannot suppose that he is in such indigent circumstances as to stand in need of help from his country. In addition to this we are compelled to say that he is addicted to the intemperate use of intoxicating liquors, & of course we apprehend that his Pension would do him more hurt than good, by furnishing him more abundantly with the means of "putting an enemy in his mouth to steal his brains!"  With profound respect humble Servants
your Honor's obed t serv t
Isabel Parmeter Joseph Knight John Barker John Raymond Oliver Raymond Elbridge Parmeter

Salma Hale Esq
Keene.

Rec d 9 Aug. 1823.
Leone W. H. Aug 3
Department of War Pension Office
Washington
Classis Scripsimus Mar 19 1823
1 March 1823 N. A.

Joslin to Joslin — copy Lib 90. Fol. 299.5
application of David Joslin May, 1823

Know all Men by these Presents, That I David Joslin
of Stoddard in the County of Cheshire - and State of New Hampshire - for and in consideration of the sum of four hundred Dollars to me in hand, before the delivery hereof, well and truly paid by Luke Joslin of said Town & County and State
the receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge, have given, granted, bargained, sold, and by these presents do give, grant, bargain, sell, alien, enfeoff, convey and confirm unto the said Luke Joslin his heirs and assigns forever, certain Tracts and pieces of land, in the Town of Stoddard is the 14 lot in the 16 range - Except one and half Acre Sitt off to Levi Blood at the South west corner and 36 Acres off of the west end of the 15 lot in the 15 range - also 40 Acres of the south part of the 16 lot. in the 15 range as laid out and marked - Except the use of the Chaise room in the house during my life and that of my Wives
To have and to hold the said granted premises with all the privileges, and appurtenances to the same belonging, to him the said Luke Joslin his heirs and assigns, to him and their only proper use and benefit forever. And I the said David Joslin my heirs, executors and administrators do hereby covenant, grant and agree, to and with the said Luke Joslin his heirs and assigns, that until the delivery hereof I am the lawful owner of the said premises; am seized and possessed thereof in my own right, in fee simple; and have full power and lawful authority to grant and convey the same in manner aforesaid: that the said premises are free and clear of all and every incumbrance whatsoever. And that the said David Joslin my heirs, executors and administrators shall and will war- rant the same to the said Luke Joslin his heirs and assigns, against the lawful claims and demands of any person or persons whomsoever.
Witness my hand and seal, this 24 day of March anno Domini one thousand eight hundred and twenty Two.
Signed, Sealed and delivered in presents of us, }
Moody Cutter Heman Fisher
David Joslin (Seal)
May 30. 1822.
David Joslin
STATE OF NEW- HAMPSHIRE } Personally appeared and acknowledged the foregoing instrument to be Cheshire. } his voluntary act and deed.
Before me,
Aaron Matson - Justice of the Peace.
Recd. 6 July 1822. Recorded & Examined copy Examined Attest James Campbell Register

Chesapeake, July 31. 1823
I Salma Hale, clerk of the Superior Court of Judicature, certify that James Campbell is Register of Deeds, within and for said county, and that the foregoing is his signature
In testimony whereof I hereunto affix the seal of said Court
S. Hale

War Department
Pension Office,
October 11 th 1824.
Sir,
Herewith I return to you, three papers, (together with a letter from this Department of the 20 th November last to James Smith, and which you transmitted with the enclosed,) in relation to your claim to be restored to the Pension list. - The signature and official character of the Register in whose office the original deed is recorded, must be certified by the clerk of the County Court, under his seal of office. - The applicant must also transmit to this Department the evidence of his creditors, proving in what manner the debts have been discharged with the proceeds of the sale of his property. The creditors should also state, under oath, the time at which the debts were contracted - for what articles of property - when paid, and in what way. For your further guidance I enclose a printed form of instructions, and would particularly direct your attention to references marked (f.) - these regulations must be strictly complied with, in all cases.
I am, Sir,
your humble Servt.
J. L. Edwards
Mr David Joslin, } Stoddard, } N. Hampshire. }

Stoddard N.H. June 11 th
Free
Recd 23 June 1823
Hon. J. C. Calhoun Esq Secretary of War Washington City
728 450 278

Willedard, June 7 th 1823
To the Hon. J. C. Calhoun Esq.
Sir
Understanding there is a letter signed by Asahel Parmeter and others directed to your Office for the purpose of suspending David Joslin who has made application to be restored under the act of Congress of March 1823; on the Pension list, Envy and ingratitude are despicable vices in man! The cause of said letter being sent to your office is this said Parmeter was owing said Joslin a demand of about seventy five cents balance of a long time standing said Joslin being need of his money left his demand in my office for collection said Parmeter called afterwards and paid it and made many severe reproaches against Joslin so far that I expected he would try to injure him, notwithstanding I thought he was possessed of more charity for a poor old man who fought for his country than to try in a secret way to hinder him from drawing a pension because he was required to pay his dues but it is often the case that demeritorious men have friends to assist them in their iniquity, be so good kind Sir as to transmit me a copy of said letter as soon as convenient after receiving of it so that I can if necessary refute it with substantial evidence if said Joslin is not all ready restored to the pension list or if said letter should have any bearing on the case I wish for a copy more particularly -
With respect kind and perfect esteem
I have the honor Sir to be your obedient & humble servant
Moses Cutler, atty on Law

BY THE HONOURABLE MAJOR-GENERAL KNOX, Commanding the AMERICAN FORCES on Hudson's River.
David Joslin Corporal in the Fourth Massachusetts Regiment, being inlisted for Three Years, is hereby honourably DISCHARGED from the Service of the United States.
Given in the State of New-York, the thirty first Day of December
1788
By the General's Command,
H. Knox
REGISTERED in the Books of the Regiment,
Thos. H. Hovey Sgt. Q.M.
AN
DR
TR

In to p 91, Dec 8 p 88 per curr. Comg 1 July 1848 Fridg 7 Oct 1849, payable to Elias Joslin Administrator for the benefit of the surviving children, viz. Martha Pierce.
Susan Gould, Sarah Richardson Dorothy Knight Electa Richardson, Fanny Blodgett Sophrona Griffin, David Joslin Luke Joslin Gilman Joslin, Eliza Joslin & Edward Joslin,
Jacob Taylor. Stoddard N.H.

See caveat within, received 23 June 1823.
See letter of the 20 th  Oct r Nov r 1823, to Col. Smith, Cornish, N. H.

Rept
1848 Mrs. Stephen Lucas & Becca Lucas widow of David Lucas who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Corporal
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 88 Dollars
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 8 th day of Sept. 1848. and sent to
Jacob Taylor Stockhard Milts
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 87 Vol. 1

N. Hampshire - 1,111.
- Rebecca Joslin - widow of David Joslin, decd.
who was a pensioner under the Act of 18 th Mar. '18 and who died on the 9 th April 1825. of Chelsea in the State of N. H. who was a Corporal in the Company commanded by Captain _____ of the Regt. commanded by Lieut. Colonel _____ in the N. H. line for 2 years
Inscribed on the Roll of Connecticut at the rate of 88 Dollars - Cents per annum. to commence on the 4 th day of March, 1838
Certificate of Pension issued the 23 rd day of Nov. '38, and sent to and H. Mr. Edward Keen, N. H.
Arrears to the 4 th of Sept. - $ 220.00 Semiannual allowance ending 44.00
$ 264.00
{ Act July 7, } 1838. }
Recorded by R. Burdick Clerk, Book A Vol. 1 - Page 43.

3764
N. Hampshire, Concord
Rep?
Becca Joslin
widow of David Joslin
who was a Corporal
in the Revolution
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 88 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 12 th day of Dec. 1843 and sent to J. M. Eaton Stoddard, N. H.
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book A. Vol. 1. Page 18.

The documents last received in this case, are not made under oath, or at all au- thentic - The origin of the debts &c. must be proved by the testimony of his creditors -
See letter to applicant, of the 11 th October 1824 -
March 1829 -
See letter to Honble A. Matson H. Rep Feb. 8 1825

Real property none.
Personal do. valued at $29.00.
Accounts for the discharge of his property as follows. The real property described in his first schedule he sold to Luke Joslin on the 24 th of March 1822, the said L. Joslin then became responsible to pay debts then due amounting to $851. For which security he gave him a deed of his real and personal property. See authenticated copy of the deed filed within dated 20 May 1822. See Caveat filed against him dated 2 June 1823 signed by A. Parmenter & others of Stoddard, N. H. See a certificate from the select men and others of Stoddard stating that he is in diligent circumstances, and that he has need of public and private equity.
See also a letter filed within from M. Butler Atty at Law residing in Stoddard, N. H. stating that the information against the claimant is erroneous & malicious. The claimant having urged the payment of a small balance due to him by the said Parmenter.
New Hampshire
David Joslin
Corporal
2 years 8 months end of the war
Aged 58 years by occupation a Farmer but has not sufficient ability to pursue the same, on account of the failure of his eye sight. Wife aged 54 years, Daughter aged 14 years and 2 sons, ages 12 and 10 years.
Schedule dated 4 July 1820.
Real property, . . . . . $450.
Personal do. . . . . 288.
Total $738
He states that he is in debt to sundry persons, names not given in the amount of . . . . . $540.
Schedule under the act of March 1823 dated 8 May 1823.

See letter 6 Sept r 1823 to
James Smith Esq
Cornish
M. Hampshire
See also letter of 11 th Nov r 1823.

21, H 92 David Joslin
May 26, 1818 53 Stoddard NH.
Age 81
to Capt -
No 31.83 Cal Henry Jackson Mass. Cotswold
Married Becca Richardson at Leominster Mass Oct 28 1785 - died
Age 9. 1825
No Ruth

Breezy Lodge Fishers Island N.Y.
Sept. 1. 1900
To the Commissioner of Pensions, Dear Sir, —
Will you kindly send me all the records you have concerning David Joslin , a soldier in the Revolutionary War , enlisted in Leominster , Massachusetts. His widow received a pension.
Also, please send all records of Capt. John Joslyn (or Joslin) , also in the Continental Army , from Leominster, Mass.
Very truly,
(Miss) R. R. Joslin

71 Charles St. W Boston, Mass. Oct. 10. 1900
To the Commissioner of Pensions, Dear Sir,
In records of John Joslin, Corp. & Enjg. Res. War, can you tell me if he received a pension and how much. Your document says "claim allowed" and "widow was pensioned." Your reference is { 6 W & N Division, J.R.W. 21489 - Wid Res. War
also how much was the widow's pension.
Please answer the same questions regarding David Joslin,
{ 6 W & N Division J.R.W. 21492 - Wid Res. War

Have you not something on record concerning Capt. John Joslin Jr.
| in Col. Abijah Stearns' regt, | " Col. Job Cushing's " and as Captain, going from Lewiston under "Resolve of Apr. 20, 1778, to reinforce the Continental Army." (Mass.)
Although called "junior," this Captain was the father of "John" whose record you send, and of David. He was born in 1735.
Very truly,
(Miss) R. R. Joslin

98. Charles Kingsbury Keene, NH Oct. 2-1900 R.R. Gossin. Fishes So. NY Oct. 16-1900 soon - date & rate of pension to widow & child
Pay
WIDOW, &c.
apr 9 Mrs Miss. To 9
File No. 21492
Bertha Gossin widow of David Gossin Corporal Rev. War
Act: Feb. 22 1/48
Index: - Vol. 19 , Page 382
[Arrangement of 1870.]