Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 22063, for Abijah Richardson, Massachusetts

SERVICE
NUMBER
Continental Mass.
Richardson, Abijah Hannah
W. 22063
CONTENTS

Massachusetts 1085
Hannah Richardson widow of Abijah Richardson de Mass who died on the 9th December 1830 at Worcester in the State of Mass a who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain Barnes of the Reg t commanded by Col. Saxon in the War of 1812 time for 15 months & 1 day
Inscribed on the Roll of Mass a at the rate of 50 Dollars 11 Cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 28 th day of June 1837 and sent to Benoni Peck Royalston Mass a Arrears to the 4th of March 1837 $300.66 Semi-ant. allowance ending 4 Sept. " 25.05
$325.71
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act July 4, 1836, Section the 3.
Recorded by H.H.C. Addison Clerk Book 4 Vol. 1 Page 67

3652.
Massachusetts Roll.
Abijah Richardson
Capt Barnes
Private Massachusetts Line - 7th: 1 year In the army of the United States during the Revolutionary War.
Inscribed on the Roll of Massachusetts at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 13 of April 1818
Certificate of Pension issued the 15 of Oct, 1818 and Sent to the Hon. Isaac Parker Worcester Massachusetts
Arrears to 4th of Sept. 1818 37.86 Semi-ann. all'ce ending 4 Mar. 1819 48.00
Arrears 4 Mo 22/30 $85.86
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
Not Continued.
Weymouth, Worcester Co. Mass.
Notification sent Abijah Bigelow Esq 17 Sep 1820. Worcester Mass.

Majah Richardson
2 nd Application -
3652
Oct 24 1818
2 nd Application
not verified
See Letter to Appli- = cant dated 12. May 1821

State of Massachusetts.
I Abijah Richardson a Citizen of the United States, now resident at Royalston in the County of Worcester in the State aforesaid, do on oath testify and declare, that in the War of the Revolution, on the first day of January in the year of our Lord seven hundred and seventy six.
I entered and was engaged in the Land service of the United States on the continental establishment, and served accordingly from that time to the first day of February in the year of our Lord seven hundred and seventy seven.
as a private Soldier against the common enemy, without any interruption or absence: that I belonged to Captain Thomas Barnes's Company and Col. John Knox's Regiment , and General Lord Sterling's and General Knox's Brigade ,
and that I left the service on the first day of February, A.D. 1777 , at Chatham in the State of New Jersey , and had a regular discharge with the Regiment , which is not to my knowledge in existence; and that, by reason of my reduced circumstances in life and poverty, I stand in need of assistance from my country for support, being now of the age of Sixty seven years , and having had thirteen children , three of whom were born at one birth. —
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
WORCESTER, ss.
I, ABIJAH BIGELOW , Clerk of the Judicial Courts held within and for said County of Worcester , certify, that Joseph Estabrook (sworn), before whom the annexed affidavits have been made, is a Justice of the Peace within and for said County, duly qualified for the purpose, acting under the authority of this Commonwealth, and that his name subscribed thereto is his own proper signature.
IN testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the County seal, this second day of September , A. D. 1818.
Abijah Bigelow, Clerk
Application of Abijah Richardson of Royalston —
and after due examination and caution to testify and declare the whole truth, he maketh oath to the declaration aforesaid, and subscribes the same in my presence; and, on examination duly made by me, the said Judge, it appeareth to my satisfaction that the said declaration is true.
Witness my hand & the seal of said Court the day & year above Isaac Packer C.S.S.

State of Massachusetts.
I Abijah Richardson a Citizen of the United States, now resident at Royalston in the County of Worcester — in the State aforesaid, do on oath testify and declare, that in the War of the Revolution, on the first day of January in the year of our Lord seventeen hundred and seventy six
I entered and was engaged in the land — service of the United States on the continental establishment, and served accordingly from that time to the first day of February in the year of our Lord seventeen hundred and seventy seven as a private soldier — against the common enemy, without any interruption or absence: that I belonged to Captain Thomas Barnie's Company and Col. John Knox's Regiment, and General Lord Sterling's and General Knox's Brigade
and that I left the service on the first day of February, A.D. 1777, at Chatham in the State of New Jersey, and had a regular discharge with the Regiment, which is not to my knowledge invalided and that, by reason of my reduced circumstances in life and poverty, I stand in need of assistance from my country for support, being now of the age of Sixty seven years, and having thirteen children, three of whom were born at one birth.
And I hereby relinquish all claims to every pension heretofore allowed me by the laws of the United States, if any may be or hath been so allowed.
Abijah Richardson
BE IT REMEMBERED, That on this 13 th day of April — in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and eighteen pursuant to a law of the United States, entitled, "An Act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the Revolutionary War," made and passed on the 18th of March, A. D. 1818, personally appeareth before me, Isaac Parker Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Massachusetts
the abovenamed Abijah Richardson and after due examination and caution to testify and declare the whole truth, he maketh oath to the declaration aforesaid, and subscribes the same in my presence; and, on examination duly made by the said Judge, it appeareth to my satisfaction that the said declaration is true.
Witness my hand & the seal of said Court the day & year above Isaac Parker C.J.S.

I Silas Fay of Worcester  Royalston do testify & say that I well know the within named Abijah Richardson, being an inhabitant of the same town, that he is a man of good estate & worthy of credit, and that I have understood & may believe he has been a selectman in said town from the time he removed Silas Fay
Abijah Richardson 13 April 1810 Not in Proof
13 April 1810
Attestm to Hume Isaac Parkhurst
We Annie Faulkner and John Norton both of Royalston in the County of Worcester & Commonwealth of Massachusetts do testify & say that we are well acquainted with the within named Abijah Richardson and that we were in the war of the Revolution with him - in the same Regiment & Brigade in the year seventeen hundred & seventy six and that he did the service as set forth in the within application, and that he was honorably discharged from the Army of the Revolution at the time set forth in the within Application
Annie Faulkner John Norton
Worcester, Royalston August 24, 1810
Sworn to before Joseph Estabrook Jus. Peace
I hereby certify that the above named Annie Faulkner & John Norton are men of veracity & sustain a good character of Royalston August 24 1810 Joseph Estabrook Jus. Peace

Schedule
of the Estate of Abijah Richardson, of Royalston in the County of Worcester, and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Applicant for a Pension under the Act of Congress of May 1. 1820.
  1 old Horse $4.00 two Cows $29.00 $33.00   4 Sheep $5.33 1 pig 3.00 8.33   3 kitchen Tables 1.50   10 Chairs $2.00 1 base drawers $2.00 4.00   2 pewter Pans 25c 18 plates 75c 1.00   2 fish dishes 45c 1 Cullender 25c .70   1 old tin Lantern 45c 1 small trunk 45c .90   3 Old Iron Kettles 2.25   1 Pot 35c 2 pails 35c .70   6 pans 35c .35   4 Bowls 45c 3 Wash tubs 35c .80   Churn 25c .25   2 pr. of andirons 75c shovel and .75   tongs 45c 9 knives & forks 35c .80   2 measures 15c looking Glass 15c .30   1 Small Waggon 12.00   1 old Wooden Clock 185c 2 Bottles 15c 2.00   1 Plough Shareys $10.00 1 pr. steelyards 35c 10.35   1 Workman's Sword 65c .65   Also an income arising from a small farm tenement, estimated and valued at fifteen dollars annually. $84.91 
I am by occupation a Farmer, but by reason of age, am unable to labour. My family consists of myself and wife and one daughter. My wife is 57 years of age and tolerably healthy; my daughter whose name is Sudannah is 41 years old and in a weak state of health. I made application for the continuance of my Pension under the Act of May 1. 1820, on the 10 th July last, at Worcester, but my application was rejected on account of the amount of my property. Since that time by payment of my debts, and some losses, my Estate is reduced to the amount set forth in the above schedule.
Abijah Richardson

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
COUNTY OF WORCESTER, ss.
ON this seventh day of February 1821,
personally appeared in open Court, before the Circuit Court of Common Pleas, being a Court of Record, within and for said County of Worcester, established as such by the laws of said Commonwealth, Abijah Richardson aged sixty nine years, resident in Royalston, 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:
On the 1 st day of January 1776, I enlisted for the term of one year, in the company commanded by Thomas Barnes in the Regiment commanded by Col. John Nixon in the Mass. Line on the Continental establishment; I continued to serve in the said corps till the 10 th day of January 1777; I then engaged to serve one month in the same corps and served in the same till the 1 st day of February 1777, when I was discharged at Chatham in the state of New Jersey - I was in the following Battles viz. Harlem Heights 15. Sept. 1773 Trenton and Princeton on the 1 st & 2 nd days January 1777 & at Woodbridge - My original application bears date 13. April 1818, and my pension certificate is No 3652
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.
Abijah Richardson
Sworn to and declared, on the seventh day of February, 1821. before the said Court.
Attest, Abijah Bigelow Clerk.
I, ABIJAH BIGELOW, Clerk of the Circuit Court of Common Pleas, holden within and for the County of Worcester, 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 Eighty four dollars and ninety one cents; and that the said Richardson has an annuity of fifteen dollars during life valued at sixty six dollars In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said Court, on this seventh day of February 1821.
Abijah Bigelow Clerk of the Court for the County of Worcester.

Hannah Richardson wid of Alijah the Maf
Alf Richardson
Pte 15 mo 1 d. $50 11 per ann, com m g 4 March 1881.
Maf line Capt Barnes Col Nixon
Sononi Puck G G Royalston Mass

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Worcester Probate Office
I certify that Hon. Ira Barton is Judge of the Court of Probate for the County of Worcester duly appointed and sworn, and that his name subscribed to the Papers hereto annexed were, in each case written by himself; and that Benoni Peck is a Justice of the Peace for the County of Worcester, duly commissioned and sworn and that his name subscribed to papers hereto annexed, in each case was written by himself. —
In testimony whereof I hereunto set my hand, and affix the seal of the said Court this 19th day of May 1837
Joseph Wheeler Reg t of the said Court of Probate —

Declaration of Hannah Richardson
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Worcester ss. On this eighth day of
May 1837, personally appeared before me Miss Ballou judge of the Court of Public for said
County of Worcester Hannah Richardson a resident of Royalston in the County of Worcester and Commonwealth of Massachusetts aged Seventy four years, who being first sworn according to law, doth on oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed July 4, 1836. That she is the widow of Abijah Richardson who was a private in the Army of the Revolution; that he enlisted at said Royalston in January 1774 for one year and served that term of time in the company commanded by Capt. Nathaniel Barns in Regiment under the command of Col. John Weyon. - That he also enlisted at said Royalston for the term of three months in July 1780, and served that term of time in the company of Ephraim Stearns of Petersham in said County. at this time he went to Ridgeville and did other services, but they are of no service here and suffice to refer you to the said proceedings for the further particulars She further declares that she was married to the said Abijah Richardson on the 26th day of November in the year one thousand seven hundred and seventy eight; that her husband the aforesaid Abijah Richardson, died the ninth day of December 1830; and that she has remained a widow ever since that period, as will more con-

fully appear by reference to the proof hereunto annexed and also to papers in the war depart- ment in favour of the said Elijah Richardson the loss of pension at rate of six dollars a year since at his discharge in virtue the volume of pension discharge, 63 Sep 1811.  Sworn to and subscribed, on the day and year above written By the said Hannah Richardson who is reputed to be a person of credibility  Mr. Batten Judge of the for Hannah + Richardson Court of Pensions for said Army, mark of her mark
Commonwealth of Massachusetts  County of Bristol ss. And hereupon the Court do declare it as their opinion that the said Elijah Richardson was a soldier of the Revolution; that he was married to the said Hannah; that he hath since deceased; and that she now remains his widow as she hath alwa- ys in the aforesaid
Mr. Batten Judge for said Army

I Ammi' Faulkner of Royalston in county of Worcester and Commonwealth of Massachusetts testify and say that I enlisted, at said Royalston, in the service of the Revolutionary war in January, A.D. 1776, for term of one year in the Company commanded by Capt. Tho. Barnes, in the Regiment under the command of Col. John Nixan, and served that term of time.
I further testify and say that Mijah Richerson enlisted with me at the same time, for the same term of time, under the same officers, and served the time of his enlistment. Ammi' Faulkner
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Worcester ss. April 21. 1837 The above named Ammi' Faulkner who is a person of truth, made oath to the truth of the above affidavit by him subscribed, before me
Benoni Peck, justice of the Peace

I Squier Davis of Royalston in the county of Worcester and Commonwealth of Massachusetts testify and say that I enlisted in the Revolutionary War at Royalston for the term of three months in July 1780 and served that term of time in the company commanded by Capt. Ephraim Stearns of Petersboro; the other officers of the company were Lieut. Jeremiah of Athol, and Ens. Rogers of said Petersboro, all of said county of Worcester.
Said company marched for West Point where they arrived in said July, soon after ordered to Fishkill and then under the command of Major Ferris; but on the night that Benedict, the traitor, left West Point, we marched at that place, and shortly after we went back to Fishkill, where we continued during the term of said enlistment.
I further testify that Abijah Richardson enlisted with me at the same time, for the same term, under the same officers and served the same length of time.
Squier Davis
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Worcester ss. April 26, 1837 The above named Squier Davis, who is a person of credibility, made oath to the truth of the above affidavit by him subscribed, before me
Benson Peck, Justice of the Peace

Mannick Vananker 26th 1778 in Royalton He is to Rich and Sarah and Hannah Edg of Royalton A. True Record Agne Joseph Lee Reiter Wadsworth Scurlock Minister of the gospel at Royalton
Rayniston April 21 st 1837 I hereby certify that the above is a true copy of the second Barnes records Barnes Bullock (Barnes Colony of Rayniston)
Elijah Richardson Died December 9 th 1830 Aged 79 yrs Royalston April 20 1837 I hereby certify that the above is a true copy from the Town records Samuel Butts Clerk (of Royalston)
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Worcester ss. April 21. 1837 The above named Barnett Bullock, town clerk of the town of Royalston and a person of credibility, made oath to the truth of the above statements by him subscribed. Before me Benson Pack, justice of the Peace

I Russell Morse of Royalston in the county of Worcester and Commonwealth of Massachusetts testify and say that Abijah Richardson died on the ninth or tenth day of December 1830 and afforded my assistance in laying him out and that he left a widow by the name of Hannah Richardson who now remains his Widow. Russell Morse
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Worcester ss. April 21. 1837.
The above named Russell Morse who is a person of credibility made oath to the truth of the above affidavit by him subscribed.
Before me Benoni Peck, justice of the Peace

See Mass-oll, Vol. 23. p. 22 July 9 & Oct 10 1780. 3 mo 1 day. Abigail Richardson, on the roll.
1984

Rev WIDOW, &c.
No. 22,063
Hannah Richardson Widow of Abijah Richardson Pr. Rev War.
Act: July 4 th 86
Vol. 16 Page 164
[Arrangement of 1870.]

33570 Rev INVALID.
File No. 33,570
Abijah Richardson
Dr Rev War
Act: 18 th March 18 th
Index:—Vol. 2 , Page 341
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Please to return Papers to Benoni Peck Esq, Royalston, Co. Worcester Massachusetts, when passed.
1984 May 23 20
Ms A. 9. 2. 23 act of July 31 30 sec. Pension

Massachusetts Abijah Richardson, prn served 1 y. 1770
1 st Sched: dated July 1820 Real Estate, — $122.50 Incumbrance $20. Personal property — 164.41 $266.91 Two Notes of hand $2. — Total $308.90
* States that he owes $100 more than he owns. 15 Oct 1818
Sched: under act Mar. 1823 dated 18 th June 1823. Income arising from a small tract of land & timber $15. — Personal property — 93.99 Total $108.99
no debts account for the decrease of property 1 st By sale of Real Estate & etc of a Farm for $141.50 to F. Gregory on the 3 rd Feb. 1821. copy of deed given — 3 Cows, 1 Sheep, 3 Lambs 1 Calf. Killed & used in family
loss in the appraisal of sundry articles & old Horse $24.03. —
Claimant aged 72 y. — farmer "can do but very little" — wife so very feeble.
Abijah Bigelow Esq Worcester Mass.
A certificate from F. Gregory that Claimant actually owed him the amt. of his purchase. $141.50
Restored 3 Sep 1823
Mar 1819.

Abijah Richardson.
Jan 19 The official seal and signature of the Register must be duly authenticated.

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, THAT I
Abijah Richardson of Royalston in the County of Worcester & Commonwealth of Massachusetts — yeoman
in Consideration of One hundred and twenty two dollars & fifty cents paid by Franklin Gregory of said Royalston — Gentleman
the Receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge, do hereby give, grant, sell and convey unto the said Franklin Gregory his — Heirs and Assigns , a certain tract of Pasture land situated in the northerly part of said Royalston containing twenty four acres & half and bounded as follows viz beginning at the south west corner at a stake and stones thence about S o North eighty seven rods by land of Moses Nichols & the Grantor to a stake & stones by Ebenezer Foy's land thence northerly about thirty seven rods to a stake and stones thence westwardly by land of Phinehas Reed eighty seven rods to a stones thence southward thirty seven rods by land of Moses Nichols to a stake and stones at the first mentioned bound. Also for acres and an half of land situated on the north side of the above premises being all the land I own in said Royalston with all the privileges and appurtenances belonging thereto.
TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the afore-granted Premises to the said Franklin Gregory
his — Heirs, and Assigns , to his and their Use and Behoof forever. AND I do, for and  Heirs, Executors and Administrators , covenant with the said
Franklin Gregory his — Heirs and Assigns , That I am lawfully seized in Fee of the afore-granted Premises ; That they are free of all Incumbrances ;
That I have good Right to sell and convey the same to the said Franklin Gregory
AND that I will warrant and defend the same Premises to the said Franklin Gregory his — Heirs and Assigns forever, against the lawful Claims and Demands of all Persons.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF , I the said Abijah Richardson
have hereunto set my Hand and Seal this Third Day of February in the year of our LORD One thousand eight hundred and Twenty one
Signed, Sealed and delivered in presence of us. Hannah Reed Joseph Estabrook Worcester ss. May 12 th 1821
Abijah Richardson 
Then the above named Abijah Richardson acknowledged the above Instrument to be his free Act and deed before me,

Feb 18 1823 Abijah Bigelow
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Worcester ss. Abijah Bigelow, Clerk of the Judicial Courts, holden in and for said County of Worcester, do certify, that Artemas Ward Esquire, is Register of Deeds for the County of Worcester aforesaid, duly chosen and qualified to act in said Office, and that full faith and credit is, and ought to be given to all copies of Deeds by him certified, and that his signature to the certificate below is in his own proper hand writing.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my name, and affixed the Seal of the Court of Sessions for said County of Worcester, July 25. 1823. Abijah Bigelow, Clerk.
Worcester ss. Registers Office May 13 th 1823
I hereby certify that the within is a true Copy of a Deed this day entered in the Office
Attest Artemas Ward, Reg r

Abijah Richardson Dr To- Franklin Gregory
ary 3 rd To his Note given up 55.00 To Sundry articles of Merchandise } 31.50 2.50 as per account on book To paying John Bacheller . . . . . 20.00 To paying Susannah Richardson . . 35.00 20. - To paying $141.50 19. - 10. - 35.50
By 24 1/2 Acres of Pasture & Wood Land as per Warrentee Deed - @ 5 = 122.50 By Peas in the east Matinghouse } 19.00 $141.50 in Royalston as per Deed . . . . .
8. - 10. - 3.50 1.08 1.17 .83 3.25 1.67 1.58 1.25 12.00 10. - .58 3. - 1. - 1.00
Worcester ss. Royalston May 14. 1823 Personally appeared the above named Franklin Gregory, and made oath, that the above account exhibits a true statement of the man- ner in which he paid the above named Abijah Richardson for the property therein mentioned.
Before me Thomas Lee, Justice of the Peace
66.91 has paid
The above named

Schedule
of the Estate of Abijah Richardson, of Royalston in the county of Worcester and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Applicant for a Pension under the Act of Congress of May 1. 1820.
  One piece of unimproved land containing twenty four and an half acres at five dollars pr. acre. — $122.50   Also an income arising from a small tract of land and tenement embarrassed estimated at twenty dollars pr. annum — — — — — 20. —   One Half of a Pew in a Meeting House — — — — — 19. —   1 old Saddle Horse — — — — — 10. —   2 Cows $33. — 1 calf, $2.50 — — — — — 35.50   Four sheep and four lambs — — — — — 8. —   1 old Swine 30/ 2 pigs 18/ 1 base of drawers 12/ — — — 10. —   3 kitchen Tables 9/ 10 Chairs 12/ — — — — — 3.50   2 Pewter Dishes 2/ 18 Eastern plates 4/5 — — — — 1.08   2 fish dishes 4/6 1 butterdew 2/6 — — — — — 1.17   1 old Tin Lantern 4/ small Trunk 4/ — — — — — .83   3 old Iron Kettles 13/6 1 pot 3/ 2 pails 3/ — — — — 3.25   6 milk pans 3/ 4 Bowls 4/ 3 wash Tubs 3/ — — — — 1.67   2 pair andirons 7/6 Churn 2/ — — — — — 1.58   Shovel and Tongs 4/6 9 Knives & Forks 3/ — — — — 1.25   1 Small Horse-Waggon — — — — — 12.00   1 Sleigh & Harness — — — — — 10. —   Set Dry Masons 2/ 1 Rocking Chair 4/ — — — — .58   1 Old wooden clock — — — — — 3. —   1 pr Stanchards 3/ 4 Bottles 3/ — — — — — 1. —   1 horseman's sword — — — — — 1.00   $266.91 
The above named Abijah Richardson hereby states that he has been and

sued the business of farming, but that he is now past being to labour; that his family consists of himself and wife who fifty seven years of age who enjoys a tolerable state of health and a daughter who is aged 40 years and who is in a poor state of health; that he is in debt one hundred dollars after deducting the within property and two notes of hand - one signed by Phineas Reed for about six dollars - and one other note signed by James Morse for about thirty six dollars. —
Abijah Richardson.
Hosmer Attest Abijah Bigelow (clerk)
Abijah Richardson Schuyl
Oct 1850. 37 1/2 Shore
1634
See testimony of the...

Schedule of the estate of Abijah Richardson of Royalston in the County of Worcester and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, applicant for a Pension under the Act of Congress May 1. 1820.
  3 kitchen tables 1. 33   1 old tea table 1. 00.   1 case of drawers 2. 00   2 pewter basons 0. 31 3/4.   18 earthen plates 0. 75.   2 fish dishes 0. 75.   1 colander 0. 42.   1 old tin lantern 0. 17.   1 small trunk, 11/2. 3 old iron kettles, 13 3/4 2. 92.   1 pot, 3/4. 2 pails, 2 3/4. 6 milk pans, 3/4. 1. 39.   3 basins, 1 1/10. 2 old wash tubs, 1 1/6. 1 churn, 2/. 0. 89.   1 pair hand irons, 3/4. 1 W. shovel and tongs, 4 1/6. 1. 25.   9 knives & forks, 3/4. 1 looking glass, 1 1/6. 0. 75.   1 old wooden clock, 18/. 3. 50.   1 pair steel yards, 3/. 1. 25.   2 glass bottles, 1 1/6. 1 horseman's glass 6/. 0. 53.   2 mugs 1/. 4. 75.   2 tumblers, 1/. 44. 00.   1 decanter, 1 1/2. 21. 00.   1/2 set tea ware 4 1/6. 1 saddle and bridle, 2 1/2. 15. 00   1 wagon & harness 12 3/4. — 2 cows $32. 00. 3. 00   3 sheep, $6. 2 hifers $15. $106. 99.   An income arising from a small tract of land and tenement, amounting to 2. 00   1 note for the old horse, (included in the first Schedule) $108. 99.   10 chairs 2. 00. 
Abijah Richardson

DECLARATION,
In order to be restored to the Pension List, under the Act of the 1st March, 1823.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
County of WORCESTER, ss.
ON this eighteenth day of June , — 1823, personally appeared in open Court, being a Court of Record for the County of Worcester , Abijah Richardson , resident in Royalston , — in said County, aged seventy two 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 Abijah Richardson enlisted for the term of one year — on the first — day of January in the year 1776 — in the State of Massachusetts , in the Company commanded by Captain Thomas Barnes — in the Regiment commanded by Colonel John Nixon — in the line of the State of Massachusetts , on the Continental establishment; that he continued to serve in the said corps until January 1 st 1777 , and on said day engaged for one month in said Company, Regiment and Line, and continued to serve in said Corps till the first day of February, 1777 — when he was discharged from the said service, in Chatham , — in the State of New Jersey — ; 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 — 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, since the exhibition of my first Schedule, the following changes have been made in my property:—

   Description of property. Value in 1 st Schedule — When & to whom sold. Description of property received in return. J.     24 1/2 acres of land. . . . . 122.50 } F. Gregory. Feb. 3. 1821. The proceeds were appropriated to pay debts I owed F. Gregory and others.   One undivided half of a part in a Meeting house — } 19.00 }   7 Sheep & 3 lambs. . . . . 2.88 } never was used in my family.   1 calf. . . . . 2.50 } Died of the murrain.   2 bowls 36 Wash tub 25. . . . . 0.61 } worn out or broken   1 set wooden measures. . . . . 0.33 }   2 bottles. . . . . 0.25 }   Difference in the appraisal of sundry articles, including loss on the hoop. . . . . 24.03 }  
Said Abijah Richardson further states, that he has pursued the business of farming; that he is now able to labour but very little, that his family consists of himself and his wife, named Hannah, who is fifty years old and very feeble.
Abijah Richardson
Sworn to, and declared, on the eighteenth day of June — A.D. — 1823, before the Justices of the Court of Common Pleas, for said County of Worcester. Attest, Abijah Bigelow, Clerk.
I, Abijah Bigelow, Clerk of the Court aforesaid, do hereby certify, that it appears, to the satisfaction of the said Court, that the said Abijah Richardson 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 the foregoing oath, — and the Schedule thereto annexed, are truly copied from the Records 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 One hundred & eight dollars and ninety nine cents.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said Court, on this eighteenth day of June — 1823.
Abijah Bigelow Clerk.

Myjah Richardson.
30 52 Oct 12/22 Not sent
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THE NATIONAL BUREAU OF STANDARDS - SPECIAL PUBLICATION 400-4

Schedule of the Estate of Abijah Richardson of Royalston in the county of Worcester and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Applicant for a pension under the Act of Congress of May 1. 1820.
    One piece of unimproved land containing 24 acres & a half at $5 per acre $122.50 2 fish dishes 4/6 1 butterdish 2/6 $1.17   Also an income arising from a small tract of land & tenement (embarrassed) estimated at twenty dollars per ann. 20.- 1 old iron lantern 1/ small trunk 4/ .83   1/4 of a share in the meeting-house 19.- 3 old iron kettles 13/6 1 pot 3/ 2 pails 3/ 3.25   1 old lame horse 10.- 6 milk pails 3/ 4 bowls 4/ 3 wash tubs 3/ 1.67   2 cows $33 - 1 calf 2.50 35.50 2 pails and irons 7/6 6 shears 2/ 1.58   4 Sheep & 4 lambs 8.- Shovel & tongs 4/6 4 knives & forks 3/ 1.25   1 old purse 30/ 2 pugs 18/ 1 case drawers 12/ 10.- 1 small one horse wagon 12.-   3 kitchen g. 10 Chairs 12/ 3.50 1 Skigh & harness 10.-   2 pewter Pans 2/ 18 earthen plates 4/6 1.08 Set dry measures 2/ looking Glass 1/6 .58   1 old wooden clock 3.-   1 pair Steelyards 3/ 4 Potts 3/ 1.-   1 Horseman's sword 1.-   $ 266.91   deduct income as above 20.-   
Lucius D. Pond, Esq. 246. 91
The above named Abijah Richardson Kenby states that he has pursued the business of farming, but that he is now past being able to labour, that his family consists of himself and wife, who is 57 years of age, who enjoys a tolerable state of health - and a daughter who is aged 40 years, and who is in a poor state of health, that he is in debt one hundred dollars after deducting the above mentioned property, which he has had appraised, as within set forth, and two notes of hand - one signed by S. Pierce, Red for about 6 dollars, and one other note signed by James Morse for about 36 dollars.
Abijah Richardson
I, ABIJAH BIGELOW, Clerk of the Circuit Court of Common Pleas, holden within and for the County of Worcester, 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 real and personal property exhibited in the aforesaid Schedule, is two hundred forty six dollars and ninety one cents, and that the

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
COUNTY OF WORCESTER, ss.
ON this tenth day of July 1820, personally appeared in open Court, before the Circuit Court of Common Pleas, being a Court of Record, within and for said County of Worcester, established as such by the laws of said Commonwealth, Abijah Richardson aged sixty nine years, resident in Royalston, 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: I enlisted for the term of one year, on the first day of January 1776 - in the State of Massachusetts, in the Company commanded by Thomas Barnes in the Regt commanded by Col John Nason in the line of the State of Massachusetts on the continental establishment. I continued to serve in the said Corps till the first of Jan y 1777 - then engaged for one month in the same Corps. I continued to serve in the same till the 1st Feb 1777, when I was discharged from the said service at Chatham in the State of New Jersey. I was in the battle at Harlem Heights on the 15 th September 1776 - Also in the battle at Trenton on the first and at Princeton on the 2 d days of January 1777 in New Jersey * I was in the Battle at Woodbridge. Declaration of the above service was made at Worcester on 13 th of April 1818 and a pension certificate rec d having date Oct 15. 1818 and No. 3652; †
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.
Abijah Richardson
Sworn to and declared, on the tenth day of July, 1820 before the said Court.
Attest, Abijah Bigelow, Clk
I, ABIJAH BIGELOW, Clerk of the Circuit Court of Common Pleas, holden within and for the County of Worcester, 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 real and personal property exhibited in the aforesaid Schedule, is two hundred forty six dollars and ninety one cents, and that the said Richardson has an annual income of twenty dollars
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said Court, on this tenth day of July 1820.
Abijah Bigelow Clerk of the Court for the County of Worcester.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
COUNTY OF WORCESTER, ss.
ON this tenth day of July 1820, personally appeared in open Court, before the Circuit Court of Common Pleas, being a Court of Record, within and for said County of Worcester, established as such by the laws of said Commonwealth, Abijah Richardson aged sixty nine years, resident in Royalston, 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: I enlisted for the term of one year, on the first day of January 1776 - in the State of Massachusetts, in the Company commanded by Thomas Barnes in the Regt. commanded by Col. John Nixon in the line of the State of Massachusetts on the Continental establishment; I continued to serve in the said Corps till the first of Jan y 1777 - then engaged for one month, in the same Corps I continued to serve in the same till the 1st. Feb. 1777, when I was discharged from the said service at Chatham in the State of New Jersey. I was in the battle at Harlem Heights on the 15 th September 1776 - Also in the battle at Trenton on the first and and at Princeton on the 2 d days of January 1777 in New Jersey 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.
Abijah Richardson
Sworn to and declared, on the tenth day of July, 1820 before the said Court.
Attest, Abijah Bigelow, Clerk
I, ABIJAH BIGELOW, Clerk of the Circuit Court of Common Pleas, holden within and for the County of Worcester, 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 real and personal property exhibited in the aforesaid Schedule, is two hundred forty six dollars and ninety one cents, and that the said Richardson has an annual income of twenty dollars
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said Court, on this tenth day of July 1820.
Abijah Bigelow Clerk of the Court for the County of Worcester.