Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 21448, for Joseph Richards, Massachusetts

SERVICE
Miss.
Richards, Joseph
NUMBER
S. 21448
CONTENTS

15793
Massachusetts Joseph Richards
of Berkshire in the State of Massachusetts who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain Motte of the Regt. commanded by Col. Perry in the Mass. Line for 18 mos 1 1/2 ds.
72 Berkshire
Index
Inscribed on the Roll of Massachusetts at the rate of 61 Dollars 32 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 30 day of May 1833 and sent to H. N. Bishop Lenox
Arrears to the 4th of March 1833 $122.64 Semi-annual allowance ending Sept. 1833 30.66
$153.30
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by C. L. Williams Clerk, Book E Vol. 2 Page 72

Joseph Richards Mass
Put 1 year 6 mo 12 days
15180
H. W. Bishop Esq. Senat Mass

BRIEF in the case of  Co of Berkshire
Joseph Richards  in the State of Mass  (Act 7th June, 1832.)
 1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? Open Court  2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?  3. How old is he? 70  4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed. 
   Period. Duration of Service. Rank. Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served.   Years. Months. Days. As a Gen.     Dec 17 76  enlisted 3 Private Col Huntington Col Dyer   1777 - " 1 " " "   Dec 1778 - " 3 " Col Durban Col Perry   1778 - " 8 " Col Mott Col Root   1779 - " 1 2 and a little over " Col Branton Col Broad   1780 - " 1 6 12 " Col Chamberlain  
 5. In what battles was he engaged? None.  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Framingham Mass  7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditional evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? Traditional and by living witnesses  8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? The papers are not marked agreeably to the regulation. 
I certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
George Taylor
Examining Clerk.

Joseph Richards Richmond Ms Application for Pension Oct 5 th 1832
15780

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
County of Berkshire, ss.
ON this Third day of October A. D. 1832 personally appeared in open Court, before the Honorable WILLIAM P. WALKER, Judge of the Court of Probate, within and for said County of Berkshire, now sitting, at a session for said County, Joseph Richards a resident of the town of Richmond in the County of Berkshire and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, aged Seventy 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 June 7, 1832.
That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers, and served as herein stated.
He enlisted at Framingham in the County of Middlesex in said Commonwealth of Massachusetts, about the first of December A.D. 1814 for the term of three months, three weeks and six days, and was mustered into service at Worcester Heights in the County of Norfolk in said Massachusetts by Major Thayer H. Thayer who assigned to Capt. Harrington's Company, Lieutenant Onthant P. Eustis Brimble in Col. Dyer's Regiment & said Regiment was stationed at St. Asaph's Bridge when he performed his said term of service at the expiration thereof he again enlisted for the term of one month in the same Company & under the same Officers & remained at the same place during said month & was then discharged. - he did not receive a written discharge. - On receiving his discharge or dismissal he returned to Framingham. - during the time of his first enlistment John Worcester was in the lower part of the month of November of said year he again enlisted at said Framingham for the term of three months & in four days thereafter proceeded to Providence in the State of Rhode Island. & then proceeded to East Greenwich in said Rhode Island & there joined Captain Burbank's Company of which Company one James was first Lieutenant and said James commanded the Regiment - but is not a candidate - said James was a Field Officer in said Regiment - he was stationed at said East Greenwich for the purpose of guarding the shores & remained at said East Greenwich until the expiration of his said term - he received no written discharge - he returned to said Framingham immediately after the expiration thereof - On the thirteenth day of

June 1 st 78. he again enlisted for the term of Eight Months, at said Framingham & on the Sixteenth of said June, he proceeded through Worcester & Hartford Connecticut to P'keepsie on the Hudson River & there joined Capt. Moulton's Company in which Company Cornelius Claflin & Eliza- bet Hastings were Lieutenants. in Col Thomas Poo's Regiment, in which regiment, one Bridges was Adjutant. — from P'keepsie, after a short time, marched to White Plains, to meet the British, who had marched from New York — they retreated to New York without an engagement, and said Regiment was marched to West Point, where he remained in West until sometime in the winter of 78-79 when ordered to King's Army, & there remained until the expiration of said term, when he was dismissed without a written discharge & returned to Framingham where he arrived in the latter part of February, before the 1 st of March, 1 st of 79. — making from the time of his enlistment more than eight months.
In the fall of 1 st of 79. he again enlisted at said Framingham for the term of three months, as he thinks he proceeded to Clarmack, in the State of New York — then Worcester & Springfield in Massachusetts. — from Clarmack was ordered to a place about Six miles North of Albany — the name he cannot recollect & there joined Capt. Cranston's Company, in a Regiment in which one Broad was a Field Officer — cannot tell whether he was Col. or not & recollects no other Field Officers remained at said place a little more than two months & was then dismissed & returned to Framingham — In March about the 1 st of 8 th month 1780. he again enlisted at said Framingham for the term of six months & proceeded to Providence & then to the the Island of Rhode Island, about twenty miles from Providence & there joined a Company commanded by Capt. Chamberlin — James Miller was a Lieutenant in said Company does not recollect who commanded the Regiment, nor any Field Officers — & there remained until he was dismissed without a written discharge & then returned to said Framingham — where he arrived in about March 1780 after his enlistment. He enlisted each of said terms in the Massachusetts Militia —

He was born at Southborough in Worcester County, Massachusetts on the 17 th March 1762. He has no record of his age
He lived in S d Framingham at the time of each of his S d times of enlistment. & there lived until about the year 1782. - then removed to Hopkinton in Massachusetts. & there lived until 1812. then removed to Holliston in S d Massachusetts then lived until 1815. & then removed to Richmond in Berkshire County Massa- chusetts. where he now lives & has ever since lived -
He never received a pension discharge
He is acquainted with Wm. B. Bradburn Esq. of S d Richmond. who will testify to his char- acter for veracity & his belief of his services as a Soldier of the Revolution -
He refers to the dispositions of Samuel Walker, Jacob Belcher, Seth Dyer & Thomas Richards, which are herewith annexed. for proof of his aforesaid services -

He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity, except the present, and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any State
Joseph Richards
Sworn to, and subscribed, the day and year aforesaid.
W. P. Walker J. Robart
We J. Wm. S. Bradburn a Clergyman, residing in the town of Richmond and County of Berkshire , hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with Joseph Richards who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be seventy 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.
Wm. S. Bradburn
Sworn and subscribed, the day and year aforesaid.
W. P. Walker J. Robart
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 Edwin N. Durgin who signed the preceding certificate is a Clergyman, resident in the town of Richmond in the County of Berkshire and Commonwealth of Massachusetts and that Wm. S. Bradburn who has also signed the same  above certificate is a resident in the town of Richmond in the County of Berkshire and Commonwealth of Massachusetts and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
W. P. Walker J. Robart
I, HENRY W. BISHOP, Register of the Court of Probate within and for the County of Berkshire in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of Joseph Richards for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office of said Court of Probate, this fifth day of October in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and thirty two
Henry W. Bishop, Register of Probate

I Edwin W. Dwight, a clergyman, residing in the town of Richmond in the County of Berkshire Commonwealth of Massachusetts hereby certify, that I am well acquainted with Joseph Richards, who has subscribed & sworn to the annexed Declaration: that I believe him to be forty years of age; that he is respected & believed, in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a Soldier of the Revolution & that I concur in that opinion. —
Sworn & subscribed this fifth day of October 1832 before me.
E. W. Dwight
Berkshire ss. October 5 th 1832
Then the above E. W. Dwight made solemn oath to the truth of the above before me Wm. L. Gaddett, justice peace

I Calvin W. Dwight, a Clergyman, residing in the town of Richmond in the County of Berkshire Commonwealth of Massachusetts, hereby certify that I am well acquainted with Joseph Richmond, who has subscribed & sworn to the annexed declarations: that I believe him to be twenty years of age, that he is respected & believed, in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a Soldier of
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Berkshire, ss. I, HENRY W. BISHOP, Register of the Court of Probate in and for said County, do hereby certify that William S. Little Esquire, before whom the annexed deposition was taken is one of the Justices of the Peace within and for said County, duly and regularly appointed, and that I am well ac- quainted with his hand writing, and have no doubt that the Sig- nature annexed to said deposition is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affix- ed the seal of said Court this fifth day of October
A. D. 1832.
Henry W. Bishop Register of Probate.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Washington, D. C., _____, 19____
In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of Joseph Richards 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. S. L. 21,448.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Dec. 1, 1776 4 mos. Pvt. Harrington Dyke Mass.   Nov. or Dec. 1777 3 " Burbank Perry   June 13, 1778 8 " Moulton Thomas P. Moulton   Fall, 1779 2 " Cranston Broad   March 1780 6 wks. Chamberlin ✓  
Battles engaged in, _____ ✓
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Framingham, Middlesex Co. Mass.
Date of application for pension, Oct. 3, 1832. His cl. was al.
Residence at date of application, Richmond, Berkshire Co. Mass.
Age at date of application, Born March 17, 1762, at Southborough, Worcester Co. Mass.
Remarks: There is no data relative to family.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

Revolution
21448
INVALID.
1917, July 7. History to Preston D. Richards. Jr.
File No. 21448
Joseph Richards
His Family
Act: June 7 th 89 th
Index:—Vol. 9 , Page 339
[Arrangement of 1870.]

I Samuel Walker of Framingham say that I entered the State service as a soldier about the 1st of Decem r 1861 was stationed at Dover heights the company was commanded by Moses Hemenway Lieut. Outbank Ensign Bemis The Regiment was commanded by Col Dike I served four months and I further say that Joseph Richards of Framingham enlisted at the same time with myself and served the same time and I further say that I enlisted into the State service in the Fall of 1862 we were marched to Albany we were stationed 6 miles above Albany I served about 2 months the Capt name was Inanston of Marlborough Gray Broad of Gatsid was one of the Field Officers the above named Joseph Richards served in the same company and the same time
Samuel Walker
Wid Dux St
Then the above named Samuel Walker personally appeared and made oath that the above statement by him signed was true before me
Samuel Walker
Henry Richardson Justice Peace
I state that the above named Samuel Walker is concurred a man of truth and good character
Henry Richardson Just Peace

I Jacob Belchen of Framingham in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts say that I enlisted into the State service about Decr 1876 the Company was commanded by Capt Flemington Lieut Arthur Enn Bennie we were stationed at Dorchesterights the term of my service was 4 months Joseph Richardson of Framingham enlisted into the same company and served the same time with myself the Col name was Pike and I further say that I was in the State service in 1878 was stationed at East Greenough in the State of Road Island the Capt name was Burbanks Lieut Eams Enn Scaland May Penny was one of the Field Officers the term of my service was three months and the above named Joseph Richardson was in the same company and served the same time with myself Jacob Belchen
Mid Essex St
When the above named Jacob Belchen personally appeared and made oath that the above statement by him subscribed was true before me
Henry Richardson Justice of the Peace
I believe the above named Jacob Belchen is convinced a man of truth and good character
Henry Richardson Just Peace

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Middlesex ss I Elias Thurney Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas, being a Court of records for said County of Middlesex, do certify that Henry Richardson Esquire is a Justice of the Peace, within & for said County & that I believe his name set to the foregoing certificate to be his own proper signature. —
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the Seal of said Court the twenty second day of Sep- tember 1832.
E. Thurney

I with Dean of Franklin in the county of Norfolk and Commonwealth of Massachusetts Testify and say that I well remember that Joseph Richards of Richmond in the county of Berkshire in said Commonwealth was a soldier with me in the qualified service of 8 months at least Point & various other Places, in capt. Caleb Motters company Elyah Dutton Lt. in Col. Thomas Poore Reg t in the years 1778 and 1779
Seth Dean
Norfolk Jc. September 21 st 1832. Then the above named Seth Dean personally appeared & made solemn oath to the truth of the above declaration by him subscribed before me a Justice of the state. Elisha Dood Genl. Justice shall believe him to be a Person of truth & veracity.
Norfolk Jc. Commonwealth of Massachusetts
I Gaius Ware Clerk of the Judicial Courts within and for the County of Norfolk hereby certify that Elisha Dood Esquire before whom the above deposition was executed is a Justice of peace in and for the County aforesaid, duly appointed and qualified to discharge the duties of said Office, and that his signature above is genuine and true. In witness whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of the Supreme Judicial Courts of said Commonwealth this twenty second day of September in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred & thirty two at Isham in said County Gaius Ware.

I Thomas Peham of Strathege in the county of Worcester & born in the month of September of sixty eight years of age testify & say that in the year seventeen hundred & eighty, I was living in Framingham in the County of Middlesex & soon after occulted abroad & some time the fore- part of that year the month cannot recol- lect. I entered into a company with Joseph Richards who then resided in the same town, for the term of six weeks. We marched together into the state of Rhode Island & served during this term in said state of Rhode Island - We were employed the principal part of this term in building forts. I am personally know- ing to the said Joseph Richards serving about six weeks at this time of enlistment. The names of the officers under whom we served I cannot recollect. I am also knowing to the said Joseph Richards enlist- ing into the service in the spring or summer of the year seventeen hundred & seventy eight - for the term of eight months. I was not with the said Joseph Rich- ards during this service. He was to the best of my recollection absent from home about eight months or more. My impression is that he served a

about eight months & a half at this time. The foregoing service was in the militia —
Thomas Richards
Commonwealth of Massachusetts —
Worcester ss. Sept. 25-1832. There persons
ally appeared the above named Thomas Richards personally appeared & made oath to the truth of the foregoing affidavit by him — subscribed. I certify that I saw him subscribe — the said Thomas Richards & that his character is good as to truth —
Before me George Davis Esq. Justice —
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Worcester ss. I Abijah Bigelow, Clerk of the Judicial Courts, holding within and for the County of Worcester, do hereby certify, that George Davis Esquire, before whom the foregoing Affidavit was made and sworn to is a Justice of the Peace, within and for said County of Worcester, and that his signature thereto appears to me to be in his own proper hand writing.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the County Seal, this twenty sixth day of September in the Year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty two.
Abijah Bigelow, Clk.

CLARK AND RICHARDS ATTORNEYS AND COUNSELLORS AT LAW
J. REUBEN CLARK JR. PRESTON D. RICHARDS
Rev Sec enc OFFICES: WALKER BANK BUILDING SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH TELEPHONE WAS. 5060 HIBBS BLDG. WASHINGTON, D.C. TELEPHONE MAIN 4048 CABLE ADDRESS CLARICH
June 25, 1917.
Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:-
Will you please send to me an abstract of service and family data, if you have any, of Joseph Richards, on the pension roll of 1835, Birkshire County, Massachusetts, at that time aged seventy two years.
I desire this information to accompany application for membership in the Utah Society of the Sons of the American Revolution.
Thanking you for your courtesy, I am,
Yours very truly,
Preston D Richards