Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 45,299, Joseph Boyd, Conn.

SERVICE
Conn.
Boyd, Joseph
NUMBER
S. 43,299
CONTENTS

Joseph Boyd, privt 4 th Connecticut Regt
1780 to 1783
Col. Durkee Conn t Regt.
1 st April 1810 —
Admitted —

State of New York } ss County of Madison }
On this first day of April 1810 before me the subscriber one of the Judges of Court of Common Pleas for the said County personally appeared Joseph Boyd Aged 89 years Resident in Brookfield in the said County who being by me first duly sworn according to Law Doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the provisions made by the late act of Congress Entitled an act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the Revolutionary war That he the said Joseph Boyd Enlisted in Plainfield in the state of Connecticut in the month of April 1780 for three years In the Company commanded by Captain Clough (or Clegg) of the 4 th Regiment in the Connecticut line Commanded by Colonel the John Duryee he served a part of the time in said Company and Regiment under the said Officers and a part of the time in the first Regiment Connecticut line in a Company Commanded by Capt Hart
That he Continued to serve in said Corps or in the service of the United States until the 20 th day of October 1783 when he was Discharged from Service at West Point in the State of New York
That he was in the battles of the Taking of Cornwallis at York Town
And that he is in Reduced Circumstances in need of the assistance of his Country for support and that he has no other Overdue now in his power of his said Service more than he has now offered
Suborn to and declared before me Joseph Boyd The day and year aforesaid
Denison Palmer judge
I Denison Palmer judge of the Court of Common Pleas for the County of Madison Do hereby That it appears to my satisfaction that the said Joseph Boyd did serve in the Revolutionary war as stated in the preceding declaration against the Common Enemy for the term of nine months on the Continental Establishment and I now transmit the proceedings and testimony taken and had before me to the Secretary for the Department of War pursuant to the Directions of the aforementioned act of Congress I also certify that he reads the assistance of his country for support given under my hand the day and year aforesaid
Denison Palmer judge

State of New York Maurice County Clerk's Office ss. I certify that it appears of Record in the Office that Denison Palmer was a Judge of the Court of Common Pleas in & for the County aforesaid on the day the within Instrument appears to have been taken & attested & that he was duly authorized to take the same also that his signature thereto was in his hand writing
Witness my hand & the seal of the Court aforesaid the the 25th day of December 1818 -
Wm. Jarvis, Judge
[Signature] D. P. C. R.

11. 203 Q
New York.
Joseph Boyd
of Brookfield in the state of N. York who was a Private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Durkie of the Connecticut line, for the term of 3 years - 1780.
Inscribed on the Roll of New York at the rate of Eight Dollars per month, to commence the 1 st of April 1810
Certificate of Pension issued the 3 rd of June 1819 and sent to Hovey Livermore Esq r Sangerfield, N. York.
Arrears to 4th of March 1819 - 11. 31 89. 03 Semi-ann. all'ce ending 4 th Dec r 1819 48. 00
$137.03
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
Continued Madison County
Notification and Date 30 th 1820 to Mrs. William Mitten New York
Death not in Agency Book

STATE OF NEW-YORK. Oneida Common Pleas, ss.
On this 8 th day of Sept r 1820, personally appeared in open Court of Common Pleas in and for said county, being a Court of Record, Joseph Boyce aged 60 years, resident in Sangerfield 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: Enlisted in 1781. in Capt Blufft Company Col o Durkee Reg t Connecticut Line and served in Capt Blufft Company and Capt Hart's Company of same Reg t until the close of the war when he was discharged Honorably in 1783 -
That he has received a Pension, and the number of his pension certificate is 11283 That he is by occupation a Cooper but owing to Sickness is unable to do much at his Trade
That the number and names of his family residing with him: their ages and capacity to contribute to their support is as follows, viz.
His wife Zerna aged 52 years in poor health and Afflicted with the Rheumatism so as to be unable to do much work A Daughter, Lucretia aged 17 years in good health and able to earn her living
AND I DO SOLEMNLY SWEAR, that I was a resident citizen of the United States, on the eighteenth day of March, one thousand eight hundred and eighteen; and that I have not since that time, by gift, sale, or in any manner whatever, 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 eighteenth day of March, one thousand eight hundred and eighteen; 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.
Sworn to and subscribed declared, on the 8 th day of Sept r - 1820. }
dictated before M c Millan Full Judge of Oneida
Joseph Boyce
Joseph Boyce

SCHEDULE , containing the whole estate and income of
Joseph Boyce -
3 an Hog 20 Household furniture 2 Farming tools with two Dollars 3 Hand saw & other tools with three Dollars
Income none
Joseph Boyce
Sworn to and declared, on the 8 day of Sept 1820, before
M c Millan First Judge of Oneida.
State of New-York. Oneida Common Pleas. } A Court of Record by Of the Term of Sept 1820. } Statute.
The whole of these proceedings were had in open Court ; and in the opinion of this Court the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the above Schedule is twenty eight — dollars and no more.
I, FRANCIS A. BLOODGOOD , Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for the county of Oneida, do hereby certify, that the foregoing Oath and the Schedule thereunto annexed, are truly copied from the record of the said Court : And I 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 twenty eight — 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 September, 1820.
Francis A. Woodgood CL

December 29, 1934
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Mr. William G. Hills 30 E. Broad Street Columbus Ohio
Joseph Boyd, S.45299 BA-J/MCS Am
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your request for the Revolutionary War record of Joseph Boyd.
The data furnished herein were obtained from papers on file in the pension claim, S. 45299, based upon the military service of Joseph Boyd, the only soldier of that name that is found in the Revolutionary War records of this office.
He enlisted at Plainfield, Connecticut, in April, 1780, served as private in Captains Clift's and Hart's companies in Colonel John Durkee's Connecticut regiment, was in the siege of Yorktown and was discharged October 28, 1783.
He was allowed pension on his application executed April 1, 1818, at which time he was living in Brookfield, Madison County, New York, aged fifty-nine years. The date and place of his birth and the names of his parents were not given.
In 1820 he was living in Sangerfield, New York, and referred to his wife, Zerna, aged fifty-nine years, and a daughter, Lucretia, aged seventeen years. The papers in this claim contain no further data relative to the soldier's family.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

By Major General Knox, commanding the Garrison of West point, and its dependencies.
Joseph Boyd, soldier in the Connecticut regiment, being enlisted for three years, is hereby honorably discharged the service of the United States
Given at West point the 28 th day of October 1783
H Knox M c General
By the Generals Command
J r Sillier Aide de Camp
Registered in the regimental Book.
W. Adams Det.

January 11, 1934
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BA-J/MCS Joseph Boyd, S.45299
Miss Mary Francis 101 Elm Street Hartford Connecticut
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your request for the record of Joseph Boyd, a soldier of the Revolution.
The data furnished herein were obtained from papers on file in the pension claim, S. 45299, based upon the military service of Joseph Boyd.
He enlisted at Plainfield, Connecticut, served as private in Captains Clift's and Hart's companies in Colonel John Durkee's Connecticut Regiment, was in the siege of Yorktown and was discharged October 28, 1783, having served three years.
He was allowed pension on his application executed April 1, 1818, at which time he was living in Brookfield, Madison County, New York, aged fifty-nine years. The date and place of his birth and the names of his parents were not given.
In 1820 he was living in Sangerfield, New York, and referred to his wife, Zerna, aged fifty-nine years, and a daughter, Lucretia, aged seventeen years. The papers in this claim contain no further data relative to the soldier's family.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator

July 26, 1933
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Mr. Jay Boyd Myers 5 Arlington Avenue Relay Maryland
Joseph Boyd, S. 45299 BA-J/MCS
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your request for information in regard to Joseph Boyd and Joachim Van Valkenburgh.
The data which follow were obtained from papers on file in the pension claim, S. 45299, based upon the military service of Joseph Boyd.
He enlisted at Plainfield, Connecticut, served as private in Captains Clift's and Hart's Companies in Colonel John Durkee's Connecticut Regiment, was in the siege of Yorktown and was discharged October 28, 1783, having served three years.
He was allowed pension on his application executed April 1, 1818, at which time he was living in Brookfield, Madison County, New York, aged fifty-nine years. The date and place of his birth and the names of his parents were not given.
In 1820 he was living in Sangerfield, New York, and referred to his wife, Zerna, aged fifty-nine years, and a daughter, Lucretia, aged seventeen years. The papers in this pension claim contain no further data relative to the soldier's family.
In order to obtain the date last payment of the pension of Joseph Boyd, name and address of the person to whom it was paid and possibly the date of the soldier's death, it is suggested that you address The Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, Washington, D.C., citing the

following data: Joseph Boyd, Certificate 11283, issued June 3, 1819, rate $8 per month, commenced April 1, 1818, Act of March 18, 1818, New York Agency.
The Revolutionary War records of this office fail to afford any information in regard to a soldier named Joachim Van Valkenburgh.
This office has no record of service rendered prior to the Revolution.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Washington, D. C., _____, 192
8.45299
In reply to your request of _____, for the history of  Jos. Boyd _____, a soldier of the Revolutionary War, the following is taken from the _____ claim for pension.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Apl. 1780 (or in 1781) 3 yrs. Col. Col. Griffith Hart Jno. Durkee Conn.                                                   
Battles engaged in, Yorktown & taking of Cornwallis-
Residence of soldier at enlistment, enlisted in Plainfield Conn.
Date of application for pension, Apl 1812- al
Residence at date of application, Brookfield Madison Co. NY.
Age at date of application, 59-
Remarks: In 1829 his wife Zerna was 59 yrs old & dau Lucretia 17 yrs. No fam. data.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

OFFICERS
E. W. Hillman, President. Federal Glass Co.  A. E. Binder, 1st Vice-Pres. Columbus Clearing House Association  W. B. White, 2nd Vice-Pres. Smith Bros. Hardware Co.  F. T. Kronenbitter, Treasurer Ohio National Bank  C. W. Noble, State Councillor Bessire & Co.
CREDIT INTERCHANGE BUREAU
Credit Association of Central Ohio
AFFILIATED WITH THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CREDIT MEN 30 E. Broad St.
WILLIAM G. HILLS, Secy-Mgr. COLUMBUS, OHIO
DIRECTORS
F. O. Carpenter McCleery-Carpenter Elec. Co.  Guy E. Coffman City National Bank and Trust Co.  L. S. Higgins F. O. Schoedinger Co.  J. A. Kepley Julian & Kohenge Co.  R. T. Kersey Fairmont Creamery Co.  E. W. Mayer Crane Company
Sept 28 1934
Veterans Administration Washington, D C
Rev & 1812 Wars Dept
Gentlemen:
If available, will you please send me the pension record of the following Revolutionary soldier?
only
JOSEPH BOYD, pri Conn Line b 1759 Living in Chautauqua county, N.Y. in 1840
only-
Thank you Wm G Hills William G Hills 30 E Broad St Columbus, Ohio

MISS MARY FRANCIS REGISTRAR RUTH WYLLYS CHAPTER 101 ELM STREET HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT
January 4, 1934
Department of the Interior Bureau of Pensions
Dear Sir:
I am writing to ask if you can send me a copy of the Rev. War Pension record of, -
Boyd , Joseph (N.Y. in 1818) ..... S 45299
I would like particularly to know the date of his birth, marriage, the maiden name of his wife, the names of his children and any other details of his family that are available.
Thanking you in advance for your trouble,
Sincerely yours,
(Miss) Mary Francis
Registrar Ruth Wyllys Chapter

Relay Md. 5 Arling Ton Road.
Vetranos Administration Washington D.C.
July 14-33
Mv. A D Hiller Asst. to Administrator
Dear Sir -
I want to thank you for your letter of Apr. 3- 1933, giving me information in regard to record of John Myers Jr. "soldier" war of 1812 - In checking over records of some of my ancestors I find I need confirmation of some of my data. I would be very grateful to the administration if from the war records they will give me any information in regard to my great great Grandfather Joachim Van Valkenburgh who was a soldier in the Border war

of 1755. He enlisted I think from the town of Schoenectady - Albany Co. Some time in spring of 1755-
He was also a soldier in the Revolutionary war and was living at junction of Schoenectady creek and Susquehanna river - not far from Harpersfield - New York. He was killed at the battle of Summit Lake by a band of Indians + Tories under Joseph Brant - Indian leader of the Mohawks - any information you can give me from your records as to date of birth - or age at enlistment - where enlisted + under what Officer enlisted and place of birth + parents names -
I would also like to have information regarding my great great Grand father on my mothers side - name. Joseph Boyd who was a soldier in the Revolutionary war -

He was pensioned I think in 1818 or 1819 & was living either at Sangerfield or Brookfield New York at time of pension - later moved to Elery N.Y. ? and died at that point some time in the 1840's - if your records show the following information I would be grateful to you for sending it to me.
Parents names - Date of Birth - Place of Birth - Date of enlistment - Place of enlistment - Officers he served under - Battles engaged in - Date mustered out of service - Date of application for Pension & age at that time Date of his death - Place of his death -
Very truly yours
Jay Boyd Myers 5 Arlington Ave Relay Md

17th Dec
Bureau of Pensions Washington D.C.
Gentlemen: Will you please forward any information you may have on file in regard to Joseph Boyd a Revolutionary Soldier and maintained in pension list 1840- He was resident of Ellery, Chaut. Co. N.Y.
Place of birth and enlistment not known. Please forward all information you may have on him,

on file in regard to family.
Thanking you for your kind attention
I am very sincerely,
(Mrs) Abbie L. Baker
13 Fulton St
Jamestown, NY
Nov 12-1972

45 299 INVALID. Rev
File No. 45 299
Joseph Boyd Pri Rev Year
Act: 18 March 1818
Index: — Vol. 3 , Page 54
[Arrangement of 1870.]
1922, Dec. 13 hick to Mrs. Abbie L. Bates(?) Eur. Boyd Myers. W.C.S. 1933. July 26. hick to Mr. Gay Boyd Myers. W.C.S. 1934. Jan. 11 hick to Miss Mary Francis. W.C.S. 1934. Dec. 29 hick to Mr. W. Mills. W.C.S.