Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 33446, for Joseph Perry, Massachusetts

SERVICE
Hass.
Perry Joseph
NUMBER _____
S. 33446
CONTENTS

Died Feb. 18-1830 (from d. B.)
Retired from service Oct. 15. 1820 to his home at 215 Brattle St, Cambridge, Mass.
11. 501 Q
Massachusetts
Joseph Perry
of Attleborough in the state of Massachusetts who was a private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Jackson of the Massachusetts line, for the term of two years: War
Inscribed on the Roll of Massachusetts at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 7 th of April 1818
Certificate of Pension issued the 7 th of June 1819 and sent to James Ware Esq. Wrentham Massachusetts
Arrears to 4th of Mar. 1819: 10 29 / 31 ths $ 87. 43 Semi-ann. all'ce ending Sept. 1819: $ 48 $ 135. 43
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
Continued

James Joseph Perry.
Joseph Perry. —
Proof of service wanted.
Affidavits of J. Briggs & Francis Gullow, England.
Adm. H D. Ware.

I Joseph Perry a Citizen of the United States residing in Attleborough in the County of Bristol in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts do Oath declare, that in June or July A.D. 1782 I enlisted into the Continental Army, entered Capt. Nathan Dixie's Company, Col. Michael Jackson's Regiment being the 8 th of the Massachusetts line, which Reg t after the promotion of Col. Jackson was commanded by Col. Mansfield — I remained in the Continental Army till 30 th of June A.D. 1784. when I was discharged at West Point. The Regiment at that time was commanded by Col. Hull & call'd the American Regiment — I received a Certificate of my Discharge at the time I left the Army, but soon after, deeming it to be useless, sold it to a Speculator for one dollar, and is out of my power to produce to produce it as a Voucher.
I further declare, that I am now in reduced circumstances in life, and have need of assistance from my Country for support,
Joseph Perry
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
No. 108th G. April 7. 1818. Before me the subscriber one of the Judges of the Circuit Court of Com: Pleas for the 8 th Circuit personally appeared the before named Joseph Perry resident in said Circuit who being by me first duly cautioned made Oath to the foregoing declaration by him subscribed, in order to obtain the pension made by the late act of Congress entitled An act to provide for

For certain persons engaged in the land & naval service of the U. States in the Revolutionary War. And I do certify that it appears to my satisfaction that the said Joseph Perry did serve in the Revolutionary War as stated in the preceding declaration for a term exceeding nine months on the continental establishment. And I now transmit the proceedings & testimony taken & heard before me to the Hon ble the Secretary for the War Department pursuant to directions from the Act of Congress.
James Ward Judge of the Circuit C. C. Mass for the So. Circuit

We David Richardson & Avery Gilmore both of Attleborough in the County of Bristol & Commonwealth of Massachusetts on Oath declare that we have been for many years acquainted with Joseph Perry who made the foregoing Affidavit. He is a man in reduced circumstances in life, and in need of the aid of the Country he has served for support. 2
David Richardson Avery Gilmore
Wofolk p. Apr. 7. 1818. The above named David Rich- ardson & Avery Gilmore personally appeared & solemnly made Oath to the truth of the above Affidavit by them signed before me Jairus Ware Judge.
I am satisfied from the above, as well as from further evidence that the Applicant is in reduced circumstances & needs the aid of his Country for support.
J. Ware

Attleborough July 18th. 1820. A. Schedule of the Estate of Joseph Perry of Attleborough in the County of Bristol and Commonwealth of Massachusetts necessary clothing and bedding excepted.
   1 Second hand Maple Desk 4 .. 00   3 Old kitchen Tables 1 .. 50.   1 Old low case of drawers 0 .. 50   11 Old Chairs 2 .. 50.   1 Old Pine Chest 20. Old Bread trough & pail 25 0 .. 45   2 Old Meal Piers 12. 1 Water pail & Milk Pail 28 0 .. 40.   1 Iron pot 1 Tea kettle and 1 Dish kettle 1 .. 45.   1 Pan & 1 Spider 0 .. 52   2 Pair old Iron dogs and 1 Pitts flatirons 2 .. 08.   1 Old Shovel & tongs 50. Small old steel yard 25 0 .. 75.   5 Earthen bowls & 6 small old plates 0 .. 45.   3 Plates 6 - 5 blue edged rim & 1 small plate 33 0 .. 39.   2 Crown earthen Pots & 1 milk pan 0 .. 35   Sundry articles of old tin Ware 0 .. 27.   1 Old pewter basin & 7 do. Spoons 0 .. 50.   About 1/2 barrel of Flour 1 .. 83.   5 old Lids Barrels and 5 old Flour barrels 1 .. 25.   2 Meal barrels both old 1 .. 00.   1 four gallon keg & 1 6 Gall Tub both old 0 .. 30.   1 Lard Tub & 1 Butter box old 0 .. 20.   2 old Wash tubs and 2 do. Sugar boxes 0 .. 50.   2 Old Spinning Wheels 0 .. 25.   1 Small looking glass & old candlestick 0 .. 20   Sundry old Books 1.00 - 5 Glass Bottles 25 1 .. 25   1 half pint Flasks & 1 Glass Saltcellar 0 .. 10.   1 Pewter Pepper Castor & Sundry old knives & forks 0 .. 22.   1 Old hand bellows & head inkstand 0 .. 13.   1 Old Smiths bellows 6.00 - 1 old small Anvil 6.00 12 .. 00.   5 pair old smiths tongs & 6 small hammers 2 .. 00.   1 small sledge 1 old Vice & nail stake 2 .. 83.   Sundry small furnaces 2 old Nail tools 1 .. 08   Sundry small bolt tools 1 .. 20.   3 old Chisels some part of Shoring tools 0 .. 30.   15 bush Charcoal 1.20 - 15 lbs. Nail Rods 70 1 .. 90   1 old Coal Rake & Iron Bar 1 .. 50.   2 old fowling Arqs 1.00. 2 old Knapp Scythes & Sneath 70 1 .. 70.   2 hayforks, 2 Rakes & 1 old Hoe 0 .. 80.   1 Iron Shovel 67. 1 Cow about 13 years old 17 17 .. 67   1 Swine 5.00 - 1/2 bushel Whit. beans 50 5 .. 50.   1 Old bushel Basket 4 old small ditto 0 .. 40.   7 small earthen plates & bowl 50 0 .. 20.   1 Iron fish hay 5.00 - 1 Rake 1. draught knife 75 5 .. 75.   1 small crown earthen platter 0 .. 10   $ 77.89  
Dated July 18. 1820
Joseph Perry

Joseph Perry
NOTES
June 1819 Cont 15 Sep
1820
Sep 19
specie that he received in the Revolution. As an allowance for services rendered, and as a part of his compensation, he was entitled to a share of the proceeds of the sale of the public lands in the State of Ohio.
apparently in open court, being a court of record for the said county. On the day of the trial, the said Joseph Perry appeared in person, and was sworn to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth.
Witness my hand
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
SCHENCK

SCHEDULE.
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS.
BRISTOL ss.  Circuit Court Common Pleas Term A.D. 1820. held by adjournment July 17th. 1820.
On this eighteenth day of July 1820, personally appeared, in open court, being a court of record for the said county, of Winston
Joseph Perry
aged 74 years, resident in Littleborough 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. That he served about two years in the War of the Revolution on the Continental Establishment in the Massachusetts line, as he has heretofore made oath, and return thereof made to the War Department, and on which he has received a pension Certificate numbered 11501.
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. That I have a wife aged 50 years who is weakly, one son aged 15 years and not capable of earning a hundred one daughter aged ten years and all dependent on my earnings for their support. That I am by occupation a Blacksmith, and my eyesight is so much impaired that it effectually injures me from pursuing my business to any or much profit.
Joseph Perry. Just before Clerk.
Sworn to, and declared, on the eighteenth day of July in open court before
Property valued at $77.89
I, James Sprague clerk of the Circuit Court 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 seventy seven dollars and eighty nine cents. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said court, on this twenty second day of July 1820.
Jas. Sprague
Clerk of the Court for the County of Bristol.

33 446 Rev INVALID.
File No. 33,446
Joseph Perry Rev Rev Mar
Act: 15 th March 18 th
Index:—Vol. 9 , Page 319
[Arrangement of 1870.]
Aug-11-1900 Miss Jane T. Fales Rochester Me

RECEIVED AUG 2 1900 Q.M. DIVISION
July 27/1900 -
To the Commissioner of Pensions - Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir: -
In the Name Pension roll, Census 1840 - Page 120 is found the following: - Joseph Perry , Private, Mass. Continental Line - Placed on roll Oct 24/1833. Pension

began March 31 st 1831. —
Can you give me any further particulars which would aid his daughter to join the Lady Knox Chapter D.A.R. of this city —
An early answer will greatly oblige —
(Miss) Jane I. Fales Secty Lady Knox Chapter Rockland, Maine —

Additional evidence.

Additional Evidence.
I Jacob Briggs of Mansfield in the county of Bristol on oath declare that I am well acquainted with Joseph Perry of Attleborough an Applicant for a Pension, that some time in the Summer of the year 1782 he enlisted for three years in the late Revolutionary war, I was one of the class who hired him, and the note he rec d for his Bounty he left with me at the time he left home to join the Army, & while there, he wrote me for some money and clothing which I sent him. After the close of the war he returned to my House, and delivered up to him the note given for his Bounty as follows: — Jacob Briggs
I Francis Gullow of Attleborough afores d on oath declare that I was a Soldier in the last three years service in the Army of the U States that while there, I recollect that I saw Joseph Perry of Attleborough in the summer of 1782 who was then a Soldier in the Army, and as I then understood was in the last three years service. I cannot say what company he belonged to, I being in the light Infantry which performed duty on the lines. I cannot  neither can I say at what time he was discharged. I left the Army in December 1783. Charles H. Francis Gullow
May 21. 1819 Jacob Briggs & Francis Gullow above named severally made oath to the truth of the above affidavits by them subscribed. They are both respectable witnesses and entitled to credit.
Henry Ware Judge &c.