Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 44,695, Francis Buck, Continental Mass.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Continental Mass.
Buck, Francis
S. 44,695
CONTENTS

To 6574 New York from Vermont.
Francis Buck, of Shaftsbury, in the state of Vermont, who was a drummer in the regiment commanded by Colonel Prescott, of the Massach. ne, for the term of three years. 1776-
inscribed on the Roll of Vermont, at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 7 th of April, 1818.
Certificate of Pension issued the 2 d of Feb y , 1819 and sent to hon: O.C. Merrill, then at the City of Washington
  Arrears to 4th of Sept: 1818  $: 39.41    Semi-ann. all'ce ending 4. March, 2  48 -    4 mo. \frac{28}{30} 1819.  $: 87.41  
3 Aug 29
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
Continued
Application sent Oct 30, 1820 to Joel Pratt Off of Col. Bannington 227 See letter to Col. Bannington Dec 16 1828 Transferred to Mr. Cook 27 May 1829 from 4 March 1829 and new certificate signed. Certificate with father of transfer sent to A. Deane, Pittsfield, Vermont, N.Y. Roads Sallee Sept. 11. 1829 to A. Deane.

Francis Buck
Petition
Admitted

I Francis Burk of Sheffield in the County of Bennington and State of Vermont, being in the sixtieth year of my age. Do testify and state as follows, I think that I enlisted sometime in the month of February, 1776, into the year's service into Capt. Hugh Maxwell's or Maynell company. Benjamin Brown Serjt. William Taylor Ensign. in Colonel Prescott's Regiment. I enlisted as a drummer and served my time out in that capacity, in the Massachusetts line and in the continental establishment (as I supposed) I did not receive a written discharge, but was honorably discharged with the company to which I belonged - at Piskilla, in the State of New York. and in the month of July 1780 I enlisted for six months. The Captain's name I do not recollect, as I was soon transferred to a company of Light Infantry - commanded by Capt. Bradford, Regiment commanded - by Col. Jennings or Frenchman. I joined the Army at West-Point. Served my time nearly out and was honorably discharged. but have lost my discharge - I further say that I am a citizen of the United States, that I am an infirm man and have a family to maintain. that by reason of my reduced circumstances I have need of the assistance of a generous country for support. April 7 th 1818 Francis Burk

State of Vermont } Bennington County } Shottsebury 7 th April 1818
Then personally appeared Francis - Bush signer of the within affidavit and made solemn oath that the facts stated in the within affidavit by him subscribed are just and true according to his best recollection and belief
Before me John H. Olin Esq. Judge of C. Court
We the subscribers being of lawful age testify and swear that we are acquainted with Francis Bush of Shottsebury the defendant within named, and believe him to be a man of truth and veracity - we further swear he is a man in low circumstances in life - he owns a small house and garden not worth more than $100 and one cow. He has a wife and children to support and is an infirm man. His infirmity occasioned by a rupture
Daniel Muling
Asa Root
Subscribed and sworn to this 7 th day of April 1818
Before me John H. Olin Esq. Judge of C. Court

To the Hon ble John C. Calhoun Secretary of War -
On the 7 th Day of April A D 1818 - before me the subscriber one of the Judges of the County Court within & for the County of Bennington and State of Vermont.
Personally appeared Francis Buck Resident in Sheffield and being duly sworn according to Law, on his oath did make the foregoing declaration in his affidavit by him subscribed, in order to obtain the provision 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 - Therefore I, J. D. D. S. H. Olin one of the Judges of the County Court as aforesaid - do certify that it appears to my satisfaction that the said Francis Buck did serve in the Revolutionary war as stated in the preceding declaration against the common enemy; and I now transmit the proceedings and testimony taken and had before me, to the secretary for the war department pursuant to the directions of the aforementioned act. I further certify that from the evidence produced & from my own knowledge I am convinced that by reason of his advanced years, he is in need of assistance from his country for support -
John H. Olin Actg Judge of Co Court

Francis Buck s
Autumnation
14.0
6579
Shaftsbury Com
Feb 19/19
No 12 Sent to Bill Pratt blk of board Pennington 30 Sept 1820. 1/6

DISTRICT OF VERMONT, SS.
ON this 22 d day of June 18 20 personally appeared in open court, being a county court and court of record, which has power to fine and imprison, and is constituted a court of record by a special act of the Legislature of the state of Vermont, creating said court, within and for the county of Bennington, and state of Vermont, Francis Buck aged 62 years, resident in Shaftsbury in said county of Bennington who being first duly sworn according to law, doth, on his oath, declare that he served in the Revolutionary war, as follows:
I served in the Colo Puercol company, commanded by Capt Maxwell in the Massachusetts line, commanded by Colo Puercol of the Massachusetts line, _____ regiment,
as will appear by my original declaration on file in the War office, dated the 7 th day of April 18 18 on which original declaration I have received a pension certificate bearing the number 6574
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.
The following is a schedule of all the real and personal estate, which I possessed at the time of my first declaration viz 1 old house, 15 rods of land, 1 cow, 2 old Chest of drawers, 9 old chairs, 2 tables, 1 tea kettle, 1 small pot, a pair of shovel & tongs, 2 wash tubs, 1 old churn, 2 old wheels, 1 loom, 1 old meal barrel, 1 milk pans, twenty two plates, 6 bowls, 2 platters, 1 set cups & saucers, 1 pitcher, tumblers, 1 decanter, 5 old bottles, 2 stone pots, 1 p. and lions, crane, & hooks, 1 p. of small bellows, 6 spoons, 1 set knives & forks, 2 old axes, two hoes, 2 iron wedges, 1 small plough, a set of nailing tools, 1 p. old studyard - property which I have purchased since March 1818. 1 horse, 1 one year old heifer, 1 calf, 6 sheep, 3 pigs & one scythe - Debts now owing to me amounts to one hundred & 37 dollars - my family consist of a wife named Lucia aged 58 years - one son Hiram aged 19 years, one daughter Polly aged 14 years I am a nailer by trade am infirm occasioned by a rupture & am severely afflicted with the asthma my wife is also very infirm
Sworn to and declared at Bennington in the county of Bennington , and state of Vermont , on the 27 d day of June 18 20 in open court, before
Isaac Pratt Clerk
I, Isaac Pratt clerk of Bennington County Court do hereby certify that the foregoing Declaration, 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 171 dollars and 93 cents . Upon full proof it is the opinion of the court that after discharging his just debts the amount of the estate of the said Francis Buck is estimated at three hundred and 3 cents. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said court, on this 28 th day of June 18 20
Isaac Pratt Clerk of the Court for the county of Bennington
171.93 property 137 debts 34.93

APPLICATION FOR A TRANSFER.
County of Monroe ss.
On this Eighteenth day of April — 1829, before me, the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace for the said county of Monroe personally appeared Francis Bruck who, on his oath, declares that he is the same person who formerly belonged to the company commanded by Captain Noaxwell in the regiment commanded by Colonel Prescott in the service of the United States; that his name was placed on the Pension Roll of the State of Vermont from whence he has lately removed; that he now resides in the State (District, or Territory,) of New York where he intends to remain, and wishes his pension to be there payable, in future; and that his reasons for removing to the State of New York are to live with his children, in consequence of his advanced age and infirmities. Sworn and subscribed to, before me, the day and year aforesaid. } Francis Bruck
Motimer F. Delano Justice of the Peace
NOTES.—The oath to be taken before a duly qualified magistrate, whose official character and signature must be authenticated by the certificate of the proper officer, setting forth that the person taking the testimony is a Justice of the Peace, Judge, or Notary Public, as the case may be, and that the signature purporting to be his is genuine.
The pensioner's oath must be supported by the evidence of another person as to identity. The person must swear that he well knows him to be the same person described in the above affidavit. The magistrate must certify that the deponent is a person of veracity. This oath must also have the authentication as above required.

State of New York
Monroe County ss §
I certify that Mortimer P. Delano was at the time of taking the annexed affidavit, a Justice of the Peace in & for said County, duly elected and sworn; and that I am acquainted with his hand writing, and do verily believe the signature attached to said aff- =idavit is his proper hand writing.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of said County this 21. day of April 1829.
William Groves, Clerk of Monroe County & Clerk of Monroe County Courts

State of New York Monroe County ss Mary Bellows of Pittsford in the County of Monroe and State of New York being duly sworn, deposed that she is well acquainted with Francis Buck the person mentioned in the annexed affidavit and knows him to be the person named therein. Mary Bellows
Sworn this 20 th day of April 1829
Before me
Chotimer F. Delano Justice of the peace
I certify that the above named Mary Bellows is a person of truth and veracity - M. F. Delano Justice -

Rev. War Section.
Jan. 5, 1923.
Hon. A. D. Sanders, House of Representatives.
In re: Francis Buck , War of Revolution. S. 44695.
You are herewith furnished the history of the only soldier of the Revolution named Francis Buck, found on the records of this Bureau.
From the papers in the above noted pension claim, it appears that Francis Buck enlisted in February 1776, for one year as a drummer, in Capt. Hugh Maxwell's Co., Col. Prescott's Mass. Regiment. He again enlisted in July 1780, for six months, name of captain forgotten, but he was soon transferred to Capt. Bradford's Co., in Colonel Gimat's Regiment of Light Infantry, served his time nearly out and was discharged.
He was allowed pension on his application executed April 7, 1816, at which time he was living at Shaftsbury, Vermont, aged 59 years. In 1820, he referred to his wife Lucretia, aged 58 years and his children; Hiram aged 19 years and Polly aged 14 years.
Very truly yours,
H. M. Vandervoort
Acting Commissioner.

44 695
Rev
INVALID.
File No. 44 695
Francis Buck.
Drummer Rev. War.
Act: 18 th March 1818.
Index: —Vol. 3, Page 69
[Arrangement of 1870.]
1/23 Jan. 3. Hist. D. Hon. A. J. Sanders. au.

APPLICATION FOR A NEW CERTIFICATE.
County of Monroe 88.
On this Eighteenth day of April 1829, before me, the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace for the said county of Monroe personally appeared Francis Buck who, on his oath, declares that he is the same person who formerly belonged to the company commanded by Captain Haswell in the regiment commanded by Colonel Prescott in the service of the United States; that his name was placed on the pension roll of the state of Vermont that he received a certificate of that fact, under the signature and seal of the Secretary of War: which certificate, on or about the first day of April 1828, at or near Bennington in the County of Bennington State of Vermont he lodged with William Haswell of Bennington aforesaid who enclosed and directed it to the Secretary of War and has had no return as he the said Haswell deposes and he the said Francis Buck believes it to have been lost
Sworn and subscribed to. before me, the day and year aforesaid.
Francis Buck
Matimer F. Delano Justice of the Peace
NOTES.—The last four blanks are left for the applicant to set forth the time, place, and manner of the loss or destruction of the original certificate.
The oath to be taken before a duly qualified magistrate, whose official character and signature must be properly authenticated.
If the pensioner has never received a formal certificate, but has drawn his pension on a mere notification, as was the case in a few instances many years ago, he should leave out the above words in italics , and insert, in lieu thereof, "but has never received a formal certificate, and now wishes to obtain one."
The pensioner's oath must be supported by the evidence of another person as to identity. The person must swear that he well knows him to be the same person described in the above affidavit. The magistrate must certify that the deponent is a person of veracity. This oath must also be authenticated by the certificate of the proper officer, under his seal of office, setting forth that the officer before whom the affidavit may be made is a Justice of the Peace, Judge, or Notary Public, as the case may be.
When a person acting as an Agent or Attorney for a Pensioner, loses the certificate, the affidavit of that person is also required, which must be authenticated as above,

State of New York Monroe County ss 3 I certify that Mortimer H. Selang was, at the time of taking the annexed affi- =davits, a Justice of the Peace in & for said County, duly Elected & Sworn; and that I am acquainted with his hand writing, and do verily believe the signatures attached to said affidavits to be his proper hand writing In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the Seal of said County this 21. day of April 1829
William Groves, Clerk of Monroe County & Clerk of Monroe County Courts

State of New York Monroe County - } ss
Mary Bellows of Pittsford in the County of Monroe and State of New York being duly sworn, deposeth & saith that she is well acquainted with Francis Buck the person mentioned in the annexed affidavit and knows him to be the person named therein, and knows that he was in possession of a Certificate from the Secretary of War as is set forth in the said Affidavit -
Sworn this 20 th day of April 1829
Mary Bellows
Before me,
Matimer F. Delano
Justice of the Peace
I certify that the above named Mary Bellows is a person of truth and veracity -
M. F. Delano J Peace

Inner Pension Office 30 Ap. 1829.
Wm H. Secretary of War Washington
Yours a friend & brother
Penns

St. Albans Monroe County N.Y. Apr 22. 1829
Sir
Enclosed are the depositions & necessary to procure a transfer and new Certificate of Francis Buck from the Vermont to the New York agency -
I have in making them out followed the directions of Col. J. Edwards in his Communication of Dec 15. 1828, and I think they are now correct
I am respectfully Yours J. Delano
Hon Secretary of War

State of Vermont, County of Bennington. }
I, Wm. Haswell of Bennington, in the county of Bennington, state of Vermont, testify and say that about a year since, Francis Buck, then of Shaftsbury, Vermont, lodged with me at my office, his original pension certificate, with a request that I would forward it to the Secretary of War, and procure him to be transferred to the New York Agency. — I immediately enclosed the certificate, but have had no return. —
Wm. Haswell.
Sworn and subscribed this 7th day of April, A.D.
1829, before me,
Nathan Vazin Justice of Peace.
I, Hiland Hall Clerk of the Court of Bennington County, certify that Nathan Vazin is a Magistrate as above, and that the foregoing signature, purporting to be his, is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my seal of office, and subscribed my name, this 7th day of April, A.D. 1829.
Hiland Hall Clerk of Ben. Co. Vt.

A. D. SANDERS 39TH DIST. NEW YORK
Congress of the United States House of Representatives Washington, D. C.
January 2, 1923.
Hon. Washington Gardner, Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
My dear Sir:-
Will you kindly advise me whether or not the following described man was pensioned for his services in the Revolutionary War, and if so, please give me what details are available as to the date and place of his birth, names of his parents, wife and children, etc., from the records.
Francis Buck, drummer, Capt. Samuel Taylor's Co., Col. Porter's Regt., enlisted July 10, 1777, disch. Aug. 12, 1777 - marched to reinforce Army after evacuation of Ticonderoga - also pvt. in Capt. Nahum Ward's Co., Col David Wells' Regt. - enlisted Sept. 22, 1777, discharged Oct. 18, 1777, at taking of General Burgoyne - also descriptive list of men raised to reinforce Continental Army for the term of six months agreeable to resolve of June 5, 1780, age 22 years, stature 5 ft. 9 in., complexion light, res. Charlemont, Mass., arrived at Springfield, July 16, 1780, marched to camp July 16, 1780, under command of Capt. Zebulon King, also list of men raised for the 6 months service and returned by Brig. Gen. Peterson as having passed muster in a return dated Camp Totoway, Oct. 25, 1780, also payroll for 6 mo. men raised by the town of Charlemont for service in the Continental Army during 1780, marched July 13, 1780, discharged Dec. 8, 1780.
Thanking you in advance, I am
Yours very truly,
A. D. Sanders, Congressman.