Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 864., Joel Bishop, Conn.

SERVICE
Conn.
Bishop, Joel Phebe
NUMBER
R. 864
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O. Pitts 8865
New York
Israel Bishop
Wayne in the State of New York who was a private in the Company commanded by Captain Bucklin of the Regt. commanded by Col. Mearns in the War of 1812 for 2 years.
Inscribed on the Roll of New York at the rate of 80 Dollars 00 Cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 2 day of May 1833 and sent to John Barber fr. Lyons.
Arrears to the 4th of March 1833 $160.00 Semi-ant. allowance ending 4 Sept " 40.00
$200.00
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by W. L. Williams Clerk Book C Vol. 4 Page 43
Lett. to Tim. Baker Nov. 22: '36 - (Tra.)
Tran. cu - Feby 1: '37
Transf. to O. Pitts fr. Albany fr. 4: Mar. '36 - Feby 10. '37

State of New York 3
County of Wayne N.Y. On this sixteenth day of March 1820 personally appeared in open court, being a court of Oyer & Terminer and gaol Deliver, the same being a court of record, in and for the county of Wayne Joel Bishop resident in said county aged Sixty Nine years, who who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the provisions made by the acts of Congress of the 18th of March 1818 and the first of May 1820, that he the said Joel Bishop enlisted for the term of three years, on the 17th day of February, 1777 in the State of Connecticut in the company commanded by Captain Barker in the Second Connecticut Regiment then commanded by Col. Douglass, but afterwards by Col. Meigs in the line of the State of Connecticut on the three years continental establishment, that he continued to serve in the said corps until February 1780 when he was discharged from the service at Morristown New Jersey, that he hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension except the present; that his name has never been placed on the pension list, that he never before applied for a pension, because he has thus far been able to support himself; but from sickness and old age he has become unable to labor, and that the income of his property is insufficient to support him
his Joel Bishop mark
And in pursuance of the act of first of 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 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 very

   35 acres of Land $455 00   1 Old Man 45 00   1 Two year Old Colt 35 00   1 young Colt 17 00   1 pair of three years Old Steers 29 00   2 Cows 26 00   1 Heifer 8 00   1 do 4 00   10 Sheep 10 00   4 hogs 4 00   1 Old Waggon 5 00   1 " Plough 1 00   4 Swarms bees 8 00   Dragg teeth 1 00   1 Staple & Ring .. 50   1 Old On horse harness 1 00   1 Fanning Mill 6 00   2 Chains 1 00   1 Loom 4 00   house hold furniture 20 63   681..13  
That since the 18th day of March 1818, no material changes have taken place in my property, I was then possessed of the same land that I now am, and other property to about the same amount that I am now possessed of. My occupation is that of a farmer; My family consists of myself wife and two children who are dependent upon me
Joel his X Bishop Marks

State of New York County of Wayne ss; on this first day of October 1832 personally appeared before the Judges of the court of Common Pleas, now sitting in open court, Joel Bishop a resident of the town of Rose in the county and state aforesaid; aged seventy three 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 provision made by the act of Congress, passed June 4th 1832. That he enlisted in the Army of the United States the 17th day of February in the year 1777, with Lieutenant Burnt and served in the Second Regiment of the Connecticut line under the following named officers: General Parsons, Colonel M c eggs, Captain Barker, Lieutenant Burrett & Ensign Hubbard. and was discharged from the service in the month of February 1780. That he resided in the town of Gilford, New Haven County in the state of Connecticut, when he entered the service. That he was engaged in the battle at Danbury or Compo hill, and a skirmish at East Chester, New York. That he marched from New Haven to Danbury or Compo hill in the state of Connecticut, from thence to a place near Morristown in the state of New Jersey; from thence to East Chester in the state of New York; he was there taken prisoner and carried to New York, where he remained eight months and sixteen days; that after he was exchanged he joined Col M c eggs Regiment again, near a place called Kings ferry on the Hudson River, from thence to the opposite side of the river from Westpoint, where he was engaged for a time, building a fort; from thence to Reding in the state of New Jersey; from thence to the Morristown Mountains.
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity, except the present, and he declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of any agency in any state.
Sworn and subscribed this 3 day and year aforesaid Joel his mark Bishop
And the said court do hereby declare their opinion, that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states
J. John L. Cuyler Clerk of the court of Common Pleas do certify, that the foregoing contains the original

proceedings of the said court in the matter of the application of Joel Bishop for a pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this first day of October Eighteen Hundred and Thirty Five.
John L. Cuyler Clerk

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BRIEF in the case of  Joel Bishop of Rose  County of Wayne  in the State of  New York  (Act 7th June, 1832.)
 1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? Court  2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?  3. How old is he? 73  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.     Enlisted 17th July 1777 In 1777 discharged 1st Feb 1780 3 privat Gen. Messrs  St. Lawrence Capt. Barker  line  
 5. In what battles was he engaged? Danbury  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Gilford, New Haven Co. Conn.  7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditional evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? not any  8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? No 
X  Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
Chas. H. Willes Examining Clerk.  9. March 1833

6281 X Rufe Bishop of Joel Ohio
1840 1841 1842 1843 1844 1845 1846 1847 1848 1849 1850

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress of the 7 th July 1838 entitled "an act granting half pay and Pensions to certain widows"
State of Ohio Huron County ss.
On this 21 st day of October - A.D. 1839 personally appeared before the Court of Common Pleas within and for said County of Huron sitting in Norwalk within and for said County. Phoebe Bish of a President of Norwalk in the County of Huron aged sixty nine years the 4 th of April last past 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 th 1838 entitled "an act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows" That she is the widow of Joel Bish who was a deceased who was a Revolutionary Soldier of the United States. That her said Husband, as she always understood from him, resided in Durham in the State of Connecticut when he enlisted & engaged in the service & first enlisted as a three years man. That she is not being married to him previous to the expiration of his service. don't recollect when he served or for how long a time or under what officers that her said Husband had a Pension granted to him by the Government of the United States for Eighty dollars per annum as appears by a Pension Certificate dated 2 nd day of May one thousand eight hundred and thirty three. was a copy of This her declaration which is forwarded to the pension paying agency for the average of his pension. She further declares that she was married to the said

Joel Bishop on the 26 th day of August 1839 in the year one thousand seven hundred and Eighty four that her said Husband died on the 17 th day of April one thousand Eight hundred and thirty nine. 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 That she has had born since her marriage by the said Joel Bishop her said Husband Thirteen Sons & Daughters That her eldest daughter Anne Bishop now the wife of Abie Volentine was born the 16 th of June 1785 being fifty four years old as appears by a leaf of an old Family Bible cut out of it now accompanying this her declaration. That her marriage on the time of it was never recorded in said Bible That her said Husband was born October 2 nd 1759 and that she the Declarant was born April 4 th AD 1770.
Sworn & subscribed in open Court Phoebe she Bishop
the 21 st day of October AD 1839
D. Gibbs Clerk H. B. Root Ennis B. Sturges Witnesses

State of Ohio: Huron County ss
On the 21 day of October A.D. 1839. Personally appeared before the Court of Common Pleas now sitting in Norwalk in and for said County. Reuben Bishop of Norwalk in said County
and being duly sworn on his oath declares & says that the annexed leaf purporting to be a leaf from an ancient Bible was taken & cut out from a Family Bible which according to my knowledge has been in the Family and belonged to Joel Bishop & his wife Phebe Bishop. It contains an account of the times of the births of said Joel & Phebe & also of the names of their Children & the times of their Births
sworn to subscribed the 21 st day of October 1839 } In Open Court - and that
Reuben Bishop
said Reuben Bishop is a credible person & a person of truth & veracity G. Gibly Clk H.C.P.
And also appeared before said Court Louis B Sturges & having been duly sworn on his oath declares & says that on the 21 day of October 1839. he was present when the above named Reuben Bishop cut out the annexed leaf from an ancient Bible belonging to the Family of Joel Bishop & Phebe Bishop & delivered it to the Deponent sworn to affirmed that said Louis B Sturges is a credible person G. Gibly Clk H.C.P.
Louis B Sturges

State of Ohio Huron County ss.
David Gibbs Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for said County do certify & declare. That the foregoing papers are the proceedings of said Court in the case of Phoebe Bishop widow of Joel Bishop a Revolutionary Soldier in her application for a Pension under the act of Congress of March 3rd July A D 1838
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed my Seal of Office the 21 st day of October A D 1838 D. Gibbs Clerk
1879

Abel Bishop was born Monday
Oct 5 th 1795
Rocky Bishop was born Sun- day Sept 24 th 1797
Joel Bishop jun r was born Sat- urday Feb 15 th 1800
Patty Bishop was born Wednesday Aug 26 th 1802
Lucinda Bishop was born Wednesday April 17 th 1805
Elizabeth H. Bishop was born Tuesday July 21 st 1807
Priscilla Bishop was born Friday Dec 7 th 1810
Harriet Bishop was born Friday Jan 8 th 1813

Joel Bishop was born Oct 2 nd AD 1759
Phebe Bishop was born April 4 th 1770
Anne Bishop was born on the day June 16 th 1785
Glory Bishop was born Tuesday 15 th 1787
Sally Bishop was born Sunday June 7 th 1789
Chauncy Bishop was born Wednesday June 29 th 1791
Phebe Bishop was born Wednes- day July 31 st 1793

June 19, 1939
BA-J/AWF Joel Bishop R. 864 AWF
Mrs. R. C. Winslow 136 Frelinghuysen Avenue Battle Creek, Michigan
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of Joel Bishop, pension number, R. 864.
The data furnished herein were obtained from papers on file in claim for pension, R.864, based upon service of Joel Bishop in the War of the Revolution.
Joel Bishop was born October 2, 1759, place not shown, nor are the names of his parents given.
While a resident of Guilford, New Haven County, Connecticut, Joel Bishop enlisted February 17, 1777, served as a private in Captain Samuel Barker's company, Colonels Douglass' and Meigs' Connecticut regiment; he was in the battle of Crompton Hill, and in a skirmish in East Chester, New York, where he was taken prisoner, and held in New York City, eight months and sixteen days, when exchanged and rejoined his regiment, assisted in building a fort on the opposite side of the river from West Point, and was discharged sometime in February, 1780.
He was residing in Wayne County, New York, in 1829. He was allowed pension on his applica-

tion executed October 1, 1832, at which time he was living in Rose, Wayne County, New York.
The soldier, Joel Bishop, had moved in 1837 to Huron County, Ohio, to live with his children, he did not state their names.
Joel Bishop married August 26, 1784, Phebe; she was born April 4, 1770, place not shown, nor were the names of her parents stated.
Joel Bishop died April 17, 1839. His widow, Phebe Bishop, was living in 1839 in Norwich, Huron County, Ohio.
The following data in regard to the children of Joel Bishop, and wife, Phebe, are shown in the claim:
   Anne  born  June  16, 1785    Clary  "  May  15, 1787    Sally  "  June  7, 1789    Chauncey  "  June  29, 1791    Phebe  "  July  31, 1793    Rachel  "  October  5, 1795    Rocksey  "  September  24, 1797    Joel, Jr.  "  February  15, 1800    Patty  "  August  26, 1802    Lucinda  "  April  17, 1805    Elijah H.  "  July  21, 1807    Reuben  "  December  7, 1811    Harriet  "  January  8, 1813.   
Their daughter, Anne Bishop, was the wife of Asahel Valentine in 1839. Elijah H. Bishop was a resident of Huron County, Ohio in 1837, and Reuben Bishop in 1839 was living in Norwich, Ohio.
One Reuben Bishop was living in 1829 in Hopewell, Ontario County, New York, and stated that he was well acquainted with the soldier, Joel Bishop, during the Revolution; his relationship to the family not shown. The papers on file in

this claim contain no further discernible data in regard to family.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

Ex'r.
INVALID.
RECEIVED
Acts of July 14, 1862, and March 3, 1873.
864
P. O. Joel Bishop Consolidated with rejected service Widow Phebe Bishop File No. 864
Enlisted: Jany 20 1882  at N. Berrien , 18
Discharged: _____, 18
Application filed: _____, 18
Alleges: _____
Re-enlisted: _____
Attorney: _____
P. O. _____

Ex'r.
INVALID.
Acts of July 14, 1862, and March 3, 1873.
8 14
RECEIVED
P. O.
Shepard Bishop
wid of Joel
Service: _____
Enlisted: _____, 18
Discharged: _____, 18
Application filed: _____, 18
Alleges: _____
Re-enlisted: _____
Attorney: _____
P. O. _____
Apr 1902
Wm. M. Miller
Heirs
apl. 8, 1905 to Mrs. Leo. A. Root Topeka, Kans. of inquiry in I. 6652 D. Bishop
1913 June 7. Hist. to Mrs. E. J. Gulick & letter in W. 20647 P. O. Army
1915 Oct. 21. Hist. to Mrs. C. Winslow &
1916 Mch. 10 to Mr. J. T. Lavery
1924-Dec. 12-Hist. to Mariet G. Glasgow
1925-Jan. 28-Hist. to Mrs. Chas. M. M. H.
E. Scott. M. M. H.
1937-Aug. 11-let. to Mrs. L. Fanning
1939-June 19-.. Mrs. R. C. Knight

Phoebe Bishop of Joel Ohio
Rejected
Oct 23 - See 1839
L. B. Sturges
S. P. Smith 18 Sept. 1854
Report Aug 6, 1855
¢
Husband died after marriage of daughter 17 July 1838.
See
861
See
Norwalk Ohio 25 Oct. 1839
Sir
The Union Certificate is sent to Pittsburgh for the marriage of the daughter
Respectfully
L. B. Sturges

Met at Mr. Brundine's
Edwards Esq.
Pension office Washington
7 Mar 33
Isaac Bishop Abby to A.S.

Application for a Transfer County of Huron
On this 23 rd day of January 1837 before me the Subscriber, a Judge of the Court of Common Pleas for the said County of Huron, personally appeared Joel Bishop who on his oath declares that he is the same person who formerly belonged to the Company commanded by Captain Samuel Barker in the Regiment commanded by Col. Meigs in the service of the United States; that his name was placed on the pension roll of the State of New York from whence he has lately removed; that he now resides in the State of Ohio, where he intends to remain, and wishes his pension to be then payable in future. The following are his reasons for removing from the State of New York to the State of Ohio. His Lord having sold out their place of residence in the State of New York with whom he lived was induced to remove to the State of Ohio to spend the remainder of his days with his children where they now live.
Sworn and subscribed to before me Joel his Bishop the day and year aforesaid (mark)
attest A. G. Hutton
Timothy Baker Judge of Huron Com Pleas
Huron County ss I Elijah H. Bishop of the County aforesaid, do hereby Certify that Joel Bishop named in the above application is the identical person named and described in said affidavit Elijah H. Bishop
Sworn and subscribed to before me this 23 rd day of Jan'y 1837
Timothy Baker Judge of Huron Com Pleas
This may Certify that Joel Bishop the above applicant says he cannot nor never was written his name for the want of Education
Timothy Baker

The State of Ohio Knox County } ss
I David Gitts Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas in & for the said County of Huron do certify that Timothy Baker is one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas in said County duly commissioned and sworn, and duly authorized by the laws of Ohio to take the acknowledgment of Deeds, other instruments of writing under Seal & that the within signature purporting to be his, is genuine
Given under my hand & the Seal of said Court
at Newark this 23 d day of Jan y A.D. 1837
D. Gitts Clk H.C.P. H.

Dear Sir
Will you be so good as to have the transfer of Joel Bishop to the pension agency in Ohio made, & send me the returns if the written application is correct. I suppose he will be placed on the pension list at Pittsburgh. In haste I remain yours very Respectfully
Timothy Barker
Norwalk Huron County Ohio Jan'y 24th 1839

Lord Bishop Declaration
$681— Rejected

I John Barber Jr Clerk of the court of Oyer and Tumner and Gaol Delivery aforesaid and of the court of Common Pleas and General Sessions of the Peace of the County of Wayne, do certify that it appears to the satisfaction of the court, that the said Joel Bishop, did serve in the Revolu- tionary 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 six hundred eighty one dollars and thirteen cents
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said courts on this twenty sixth day of March 1829
John Barber Jr Clerk of Wayne County Courts

State of New York
Ontario County ss. Reuben Bishop of Hopswell in said county being duly sworn doth depose and say that he is personally acquainted with Joel Bishop, and was on the 19th day of February 1799, that the said Joel Bishop enlisted in the army of the United States on the 19th day February 1799 at the town of Durham in the state of Connec- ticut in the Company commanded by Cap Barker in the Regiment commanded by Col. Douglass and served the term of three years under the command of Col. Meggs as this deponent understood at the time of being his discharge and from other circumstances; and further this deponent saith not Sworn and subscribed before Reuben Bishop me this 11th day of March 1820 Amos Jones Justice of the Peace
Ontario County ss. Sally Crane of Hopswell in said county being duly sworn doth depose and say that she was resident of the town of Durham state of Connecticut in the year 1798 and for several years afterwards, that she was acquainted with Joel Bishop and that it was generally reported and understood that the said Joel Bishop was a soldier in the army at that time and for about two years afterwards and that this deponent verily believes from various other circumstances that the said Joel Bishop did serve as a soldier in the army for the term of about three years and further this deponent saith not Sworn and subscribed before Sally Crane me this 11th day of March 1820 Amos Jones Justice of the Peace

State of New York Ontario County } ss I Ralph Sester Clerk of said County do certify that Amos Jones before whom the within affidavits were taken and whose signature appears to the jurats thereof is a Justice of the Peace in and for said County duly elected and sworn.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said County this Eleventh day of March 1829 Ralph Sester Clerk

Lyons April 2, 1839
Sir: Enclosed I send the Declaration and Schedules of Stephen Dunnell and Joel Bishop, by their Order you will please direct communication with the  to me to me at Lyons , Wayne county New York .
I forwarded the declaration and schedule of John Barber to the War Office, some time in February last; since which time I have not heard anything from it: Please say whether it has been received, and what disposition has been made of the same
Yours Very Resp ly
John Barber Jr

Alexandria Sept 11 th 1834
Commission of Pensions
Sir I wish to make inquiry (if consistent with the rules of the department) whether there is any funds in the department belonging to the heirs of Joel Bishop who was a revolutionary soldier I am informed that in the case and if so what evidence does the department require of heirship Can you send me a circular with instructions
Yours B C
Seth P. Smith
Please direct
Alexandria Licking County Ohio

13.736 J. L. Bishop
✓ ✓
An Roll of Mizz Post 3 years pri
payed
adm D 2 years pri 80¢
J. W. Bamber

Dear Sir
The enclosed paper has been sent to Albany and not paid, on account of the removal to this State, saying it could not be paid until he was transferred to the Pittsburgh office Mr Bishop therefore wished me to enclose his certificate as a voucher for you to make the transfer from Albany N.Y. to Pittsburgh Penn, your immediate attention to the above will confer a favor on him in haste I remain your most obedt Servt
Womack Huron Co Ohio Nov 12 th 1838
Timothy Baker

Isaac Bishop BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims , of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of which require further proof or explanation.
I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides? Yes II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides? Yes III. If the applicant did not make the declaration in the county where he resides, is there any reason assigned for his not doing so? IV. Has the declarant mentioned the period or periods of the war when he served? Yes V. * Has he mentioned with precision the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled? Yes VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations? Yes VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832? Yes VIII. Has the Court given their opinion? Yes IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate? Yes X. Is the Clerk's seal affixed? And if so, has it a device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal? Yes

XI. Has the applicant obtained the evidence of a clergyman and another respectable citizen as to their belief respecting his age and the general belief in his neighborhood relative to his revolutionary service? XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it? XIII. If the applicant has no documentary evidence, and has not obtained the testimony of at least one living witness, has he stated in his declaration that such proof cannot be had? XIV. † If the applicant's name is not found on the rolls of military service, has he produced a witness or witnesses as to his service? If he has produced direct proof as to service, has the magistrate who administered the oath, certified to the credibility of the witness or witnesses? Has the proper officer certified to the official character and signature of the magistrate as the regulations direct? XV. Does it appear from any of the papers that the witness was in such a situation, or of such an age, as to have a personal knowledge of the applicant's service? XVI. ‡ Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct? XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And, if not, which of them is not so answered?
EXPLANATORY NOTES.
* QUERE V. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words: "Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service, but according to the best of his recollection he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades; For _____ year _____ months, and _____ days, I served as a _____ For _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____; and for such service I claim a pension."

It is important in all cases to determine with precision the period for which each applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable. Some persons who apply for pensions merely state they served two years in the militia, &c. without specifying the tours; the names of the officers, and other particulars respecting their service. This form of a declaration is highly objectionable. It must in every case be clearly shewn under what officers the applicant served; the duration of each term of engagement; the particular place or places where the service was performed; that the applicant served with an embodied corps called into service by competent authority; that he was either in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil pursuit.
QUERE XIV. Proof of Service.
In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses, who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimants entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
QUERE XVI. Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other paper authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the ends of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.
☞ In every case where the clerk of the court, or other certifying officer, has no public seal of office, the certificate of a member of congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should accompany the papers.

Mech s & Farmers Bank Albany Pension Agency Feb y . 6. 1837.
James L. Edwards Esquire, Commissaire of Pensions,
Sir,
In reply to your letter of the 1 st inst. I have to state that Joel Bishop and Joshua Blodgett, Pensioners under the Act of June 7. 1832, were each last paid to the 4 th of March 1836.
I am, Sir,
Very Respectfully
Your obed t Serv t .
Thos M c Clusky Pro t Pensions

864

To the Hon. William Waldoe Com of Pensions
Sir please to inform me if any pension money has been paid in the two past years, on account of Joel Bishop Revolution pension and Oblige yours
Chateaugay Franklin      Obed Rust Co N.Y.

Kewanee - Ills.
Mar. 10/1902
Pension Office
Washington. D. C.
Dear Sirs: - Will you please send me the record of Joel Bishop he was my Great Grandfather and took part in the Revolutionary War.
He died in 1839.
He lived some place in New York state but I cannot tell where.
Very truly
429. S. Tremont St. Mrs. W. H. Miller

R. C. Winslow, M. D.
Sault Ste. Marie
Michigan
Rev Sec
Commissioner of Pensions - Oct. 14-1915. Washington D. C.
Dear Sir:-
Can you give me any records of Reuben Bishop - born Apr. 19-1729 - died Oct. 1800 Joel Bishop born Oct. 2-1759 - died Apr. 17-1839 both from New York State. Joel Bishop was 17 yrs. of age when he joined Washington's Army.
James neg. Faltou served in Gray's Company Jonathan Brewer's Regiment of Mass. Militia - Can you tell me if he was James Faltou's (who was born Jan 13th 1778) father? The War Dept. records show he was in the general Hospital, Washington House, covering the period of Nov. 25. to

R. C. Winslow, M. D.
Sault Ste. Marie Michigan
Dec. 2- 1975. His rank or dates of service are not there.
Thanking you
I am yours Truly Mrs. R. C. Winslow Metzgar Heights Sault Ste. Marie Mich.

P864
He never had time to send the usual abstract
look at other Joel Bishop P862 before sending
3687 Kende
Hyde Pa

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119 EAST FIFTH AVENUE OPPOSITE POST OFFICE CINCINNATI, OHIO.
March 1, 1916.
Commission of Pensioners, Washington, D.C.
Gentlemen:
I desire the date of the death of Joel Bishop, Pensioner, Sixth Regiment, Connecticut Line, 1777-1780. Also the complete copy of the Pension Record, and the fee.
Very truly yours,
Jesse T. Lavery,
3687 Kendall Ave.,
Hyde Park, Cincinnati, Ohio.

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118 EAST FIFTH AVENUE OPPOSITE POST OFFICE. CINCINNATI, OHIO.
Com. of Pensions Wash. D.C.
I desire date of death of pensioner Joel Bishop, 6 th reg. Connecticut Line 1777-1780. also, a complete copy of pension record of the same.
If you will kindly let me know what the fee is.
Jessie T. Garry 3687 Kendall Ave Hyde Park Cin. Ohio
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Fresno - California Nov. 21-1924
Secretary of War Pensions Washington - D. C.
As I desire to become a member of the local S. A. R's I would like any information you may be able to give me - of Joel Bishop - son of Reuben Bishop and Ann Knight - born Guilford, Conn. Oct. 2, 1759
Also - of Richard Avery Jr - in Rev. war. P.Ms father Richard Avery Sr. - The latter being in both -

Rev. and French & Indian Wars.
Joel Bishop was my paternal great grandfather.
Richard Avery Jr. my great- great grandfather - and Mr. Avery one degree farther removed in relationship.
Thanking you I remain
Sincerely
Harriet Gardner Glasgow
233 N. Van Ness Blvd.
Fresno
California

Ex. MMVJ DW. Rev. and 1812 War.
Department of the Interior, BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
WASHINGTON, D. C. Jan 5 , 19 25
The attached letter is respectfully returned with the information that the data furnished is not sufficient to enable this Bureau to make intelligent answer to the queries therein contained.
Please fill out such of the blank spaces below as the information in your possession will permit, and return to this Bureau.
1st name of widow No. of claim Phoebe Avery Name of soldier Joel Bishop
P. O. address of claimant, soldier at enlistment & after service
Company
Regiment
State where enlisted I think Conn.
Date of enlistment  birth  1759
Date of discharge death  1839
If unable to furnish company and regiment give names of commanding officers.
affidavit for Pension Oct. 1832.
Return attached letter with reply.
Hays Haymaker Acting Commissioner.

Adkins
Kewanee, Ill.
429 S. Tremont St.
Dec. 16, 1924.
Bureau of Pensions,
Washington, D. C.
Dear Sirs:- Will you please send me the military history of Joel Bishop a soldier of the Revolutionary War as I would like to join the Daughters of the American Revolution chapter if possible to get the desired information.
Thanking you in advance, I remain
Yours truly,
Mrs Chas. J. Scott.

171 Ridge Road, West
Rochester, New York
July 30, 1937
Veteran's Administration
Washington, D. C.
Gentlemen,
For strictly genealogical purposes I am interested in obtaining the record of one Joel Bishop of Rose, Wayne County, New York who was a private in Major El. Leavenworth's Company, 6th Regiment, Connecticut Line, during the Revolutionary War and who applied for a pension, which commenced March 4, 1831, when he was 74 years of age. I am interested in finding the name of his wife, children, amount of pension, date that he died, place of death, etc, also parents names, place of enlistment, place of discharge, etc.
Very truly yours
William L. Fanning

Bailey Creek Apr. 24-39.
A. D. Hiller Pension Dept. Washington D.C.
Dear Sir,
A friend just told me I could ask for pension record of my revolution- ary ancestor Joel Bishop and gave me the number. She is our State Genealo- gist. Mrs. Florence Sheehan.
The record is
Joel Bishop - R. 864 Certificate - 18865 Application made 1832 Rose, Wayne Co.
New York Mrs. Sheehan told me

there would be no charge. Yours truly
(Mrs. R. P.) Edith M. Winslow 136 Frelinghuysen Ave. Baird Creek Michigan

Husband of Phebe Bishop died Apr. 17, 1839 and that date July 7, 1838 does not provide for any widow before husband died after the passage of that Act. The claim was therefore rejected
Substantive of letter L B Sturges Dec. 23 - 1839
864 - Rej Joel Bishop
Oct 1 - 1832 93 Born
Rose, Wayne Co. N.Y. Oct 2 1759
Feb'y 77 - Guilford Cen
Capt Barker
Col Meigs
Post - 3 Yrs
Moved to Bangor in
Battle Camp Hill
Skirmish at East Chester
went to Morristown N.J.
East Chester N.Y. in Skirmish
then taken prisoner & d. Apr
8 mos & 16 d.
regiment Rept at Kings Ferry
then built fort went to Reding
in N.J. to Morristown Mtn.
Moved to Huron Co. O.
1837
Widow app. Oct. 7, 1839-69
Norwich Ohio
Mrs. Phebe
Aug 26. 1782
Died Apr. 17, 1839

In reply to your request of May 27" , received May 29, 1913, for a statement of the military history of Joel Bishop a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pen- sion on file in this Bureau.
R. File 864.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Feby. 17, 1777 discharged Feb. 1780 at Morristown, N. J. 3 years Private Sam'l. Barker Douglas & Meigs "Conn."    He was captured in skirmish at East Chester and carried to New York where he remained a prisoner 8 mos. & 16 days.
Battles engaged in, Compo Hill, skirmish at East Chester where he  was captured, carried to New York where he remained a prisoner 8 mos. & 16 days. Residence of soldier at enlistment, Guilford, New Haven Co., Conn.
Date of application for pension, October 1, 1832. His claim was allowed.
Residence at date of application, Rose, Wayne Co., N. Y. 1837 Huron Co., Oh.
Age at date of application, born Oct. 2, 1759.
Remarks: He married Aug. 26, 1784 Phebe  born  Apl. 4, 1770; He died Apl. 17, 1839 &  in 1839 she was a resident of Norwich, Huron Co., Ohio.
Childn. Anne { b. June 16, 1785. Clary b. May 15, 1787. Sally b. June 7, 1789. Chauncy b. June 29, 1791. { wife of Asahel Valentine 1839.  Phebe b. July 31, 1793. Rachel b. Oct. 5, 1795. Rockey b. Sept. 24, 1797. Joel Jr. b. Feb. 15, 1800. Patty b. Aug. 26, 1802. Lucinda b. Apl. 17, 1805. Elijah H. b. July 21, 1807. Reuben b. Dec. 7, 1811. Harriet b. Jan. 8, 1813.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.

August 11, 1937
Joel Bishop R. 864 BA-J/AWF
Mr. William L. Fanning 171 Ridge Road, West Rochester, New York
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request information in regard to Joel Bishop, served with the Connecticut troops, War of the Revolution, pensioned while living in Rose, Wayne County, New York.
The data furnished herein were obtained from papers on file in pension claim, R. 864, based upon the military service of Joel Bishop in the Revolutionary War.
Joel Bishop was born October 2 21 , 1759, place not stated, nor were the names of his parents given.
While a resident of Guilford, New Haven County, Connecticut, Joel Bishop enlisted February 17, 1777, served as a private in Captain Samuel Barker's company, Colonel Douglass' and Colonel Meig's Connecticut regiment; he was at the battle of Crompo Hill, and in a skirmish at East Chester, New York where he was captured and taken prisoner, and held in New York City, eight months and sixteen days. He was exchanged, rejoined his regiment, and assisted in building a fort on the opposite side of the river from West Point, and was discharged in the month of February, 1780.
He was residing in Wayne County, New York in 1829. He was allowed pension on his application executed October 1, 1832, then a resident of Rose, Wayne County,

New York.
The soldier, Joel Bishop, had moved in 1837 to Huron County, Ohio, to live with his children, their  but  names not designated. He died April 17, 1839. did not state their names
Joel Bishop married August 26, 1784, Phebe; her maiden name was not given, she was born April 4, 1770, place not shown. She was living in 1839 in Norwich, Huron County, Ohio.
Their children-
Anne born June 16, 1785 Clary " May 15, 1787 Sally " June 7, 1789 Chauncey " June 29, 1791 Phebe " July 31, 1793 Rachel " October 5, 1795 Rocksey " September 24, 1797 Joel, Jr. " February 15, 1800 Patty " August 26, 1802 Lucinda " April 17, 1805 Elijah H. " July 21, 1807 Reuben " December 7, 1811 Harriet " January 8, 1813.
One Reuben Bishop was living in 1829 in Hopewell, Ontario County, New York, he stated that he was well acquainted with the soldier during the Revolution, but gave no relationship to him.
Their daughter, Anne Bishop, was the wife of Asahel Valentine in 1839. Elijah H. Bishop was living in Huron County, Ohio in 1837, and Reuben Bishop was living in Norwich, Ohio in 1839.
Very truly yours
GEORGE H. SWEET Acting Executive Assistant to the Administrator

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January 28, 1935
Mrs. Chas. C. Scott 429 South Tremont St., Kewanee, Ill.
Madam:
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim R. 864 it appears that Joel Bishop was born October 2, 1759.
While a resident of Guilford, New Haven County, Connecticut he enlisted February 17, 1777, served as a private in Captain Samuel Barker's Company, Colonels Douglas' and Meigs' Connecticut Regiment; he was at the battle of Crompton Hill, and in a skirmish at East Chester, New York where he was captured, taken to New York and held a prisoner for eight months and sixteen days. He was exchanged, rejoined his regiment and was discharged in February 1780.
He was allowed pension on his application executed October 1, 1832 while living in Rose, Wayne County, New York. In 1837 he was a resident of Huron County, Ohio. He died April 17, 1839.
Soldier married August 26, 1784, Phebe whose maid-

en name is not stated. She was born April 4, 1770. In 1839 she was living in Norwich, Huron County, Ohio. Their children were:
Anne born June 16, 1785, married Asahel Valentine. Clary " May 15, 1787. Sally " June 7, 1789. Chauncey " June 29, 1791. Phebe " July 31, 1793. Rachel " October 5, 1795. Rocksey " September 24, 1797. Joel, Jr. " February 15, 1800. Patty " August 26, 1802. Lucinda " April 17, 1805. Elijah H. " July 21, 1807. Reuben " Decemeber 7, 1811. Harriet " January 8, 1813.
Respectfully,
Acting Commissioner.

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December 12, 1934
Harriet G. Glasgow 233 North Van Ness Blvd., Fresno, Calif.
Madam:
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim R. 864 it appears that Joel Bishop was born October 2, 1759.
While a resident of Guilford, New Haven County, Connecticut he enlisted February 17, 1777, served as a private in Captain Samuel Barker's Company, Colonels Douglas and Meigs' Connecticut Regiment; he was at the battle of Crompo Hill, and an a skirmish at East Chester, New York where he was captured, taken to New York and held a prisoner for eight months and sixteen days. He was exchanged, rejoined his regiment and was discharged in February 1780.
He was allowed pension on his application executed October 1, 1832 while living in Rose, Wayne County, New York. In 1837 he was a resident of Huron County, Ohio. He died April 17, 1839.
Soldier married August 26, 1784, Phebe whose maid-

ed name en name is not stated. She was born April 4, 1770.
In 1839 she was living in Norwich, Huron County, Ohio. Their children were:
Anne born June 16, 1785, married Asahel Valentine. Clary " May 15 1787. Sally " June 7, 1789. Chauncy " June 29, 1791. Phebe " July 31, 1793. Rachel " October 5, 1795. Rocksey " September 24, 1797. Joel, Jr. " February 15, 1800. Patty " August 26, 1802. Lucinda " April 17, 1805. Elijah H. " July 21, 1807. Reuben " December 7, 1811. Harriet " January 8, 1813.
Respectfully,
Acting Commissioner.

BOUNTY LAND WARRANT RECORD CARD*
NAME Bishop, John GRADE Private LINE Connecticut
WARRANT NUMBER 5503 ACREAGE 100 ISSUED May 6, 1793
To John Halden —
*The information concerning the issuance of warrants carded on this form is found in volumes 2 to 4 of "Land Warrants Issued Prior to 1800" which are registers of bounty land warrants issued to non-commissioned officers and privates under congressional resolutions of September 16, 1776, and subsequent dates. Other records relative to the applications for warrants appear to have been destroyed in the War Department fire of November 9, 1800. Information concerning warrants surrendered to the Federal Government is to be found in General Land Office records in The National Archives.