Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 18,629, Joel Bolster, Mass.

SERVICE
Mass.
Bolster, Joel Sarah
NUMBER
N. 18,629
CONTENTS

N o 3393 Vermont
Discharge Cop y for Hon. H. Hall, Dec 19. 1838
Isaac Bolster
of Windham Co. in the State of Vermont who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain Childs of the N. H. commanded by Col. Wesson in the Massachusetts line for 3 years
Entered on the Roll of Vermont at the rate of 80 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 14th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 20 th day of Dec r . 1832 and sent to J. Elliot Brattleboro' Vt.
Arrears to 14th of September 1832 - 120.00 Semi-ann. allowance ending 4th March } 40.00 1833 }
$160.00
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by D. Brown Clerk, Book D. Vol. 4 Page 48

Reported Joseph Steen Sep 12/5-3
1838 Wmont Marshall Sarah Bolster widow of Joel Bolster, Maf who served in the Revolutionary war, as a private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 80 Dollars
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the day of Sept 1848 and sent to
Joseph Steen Brattleboro Vermont
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 38 Vol. 3.

Sarah Bolster, and us of Soc. C. Private.
March 3 d 1843
June 17, 1844
$80 per annum
To Rock.
cash to
Joseph Steen, Brattleboro, Vt.

Seventeen hundred Eighty Nine. July Thirtieth.
Marriages Consummated by Benjamin Read Esq r
M c Joel Bolster of Upton, & Miss Sarah Seagrave of Uxbridge were Married.
State of Massachusetts & County of Worcester ss. Town Clerk's Office Mendon August 8 th , 1845.
I certify that the preceding is a true copy of the record in my office with the exception of the date which is expressed on the record in fair legible figures as follows: "1789. July 30 th "
Stephen Taft, Clerk of Mendon
I Stephen Taft, above named depose and say that I hold the office of Town Clerk in the County of Wor- cester town and State aforesaid and that the above is a true extract from the records of said town of Mendon with the exception above named, as certified by me.
Stephen Taft.
Worcester ss. August 8 th , 1845. Then the above named Stephen Taft made Oath to the truth of the above statements by him subscribed. Before me, Arnold Taft justice of the peace.

State of Vermont District of Marlboro' 782 On this eleventh day of September A.D. 1845
Personally appeared before the Probate Court of the District aforesaid Sarah Bolster a resident of Brattleboro in said state aged 80 years; who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath, make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provisions made by the act of Congress passed March 3 d 1843 and the act supplementary thereto passed June 17 th 1844. That she is the widow of Joel Bolster; who was a private soldier in the Revolutionary War. For which proof of service; reference is had, to the documents and proofs already on file, in the Pension Office. She further declares that she was Married to the said Joel Bolster, on the thirtieth day of July A.D. 1789. That her husband the aforesaid Joel Bolster died on the eleventh day of June eighteen hundred and forty five. 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 A.D. at the time above stated.
Sarah Bolster
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written before said Court. — In testimony whereof, I do hereunto set my hand and affix the seal of said Court at Brattleboro in said District this 12 th day of September A.D. 1845
J. Wynn Wm, Register.

No 35. - Windham Co. Vermont Joel Bolster Dec d for Pension. August 1832.
Admitted Private 3 rd Vt 50-
J. Elliot Brattleborough Vermont

STATE OF VERMONT.
County of Windham ss.
Probate District of Marlborough -
At the Probate Court, within and for said District, being a Court of Record -
On this first day of August A. D. 1832 - Personally appeared in open Court, - At Brattleborough in said District - Present - Hon. Marshall Miller, Esquire, Judge -
Before the said Probate Court, within and for said District - now sitting - Joel Bolster a resident of Guilford in the county of Windham and State of Vermont, aged seventy one 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 7, 1832 - That he entered into the service of the United States, under the following named officers, and served as herein stated. Enlisted at Boston, Mass. 8th April 1777 for three years, under Capt. Childs & Col. Wesson's regt ninth Regiment, Mass. line - served the time out, and received a discharge which has heretofore been sent to the War Office - Engaged at Upton, Mass. the 1st day of July 1780, for six months, served in the same (9th) Massachusetts Regiment, and was discharged at West Point - this discharge was sent to the War Office also -
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present, and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any State. He has been on the pension roll and drew therefrom on account of his property - He has resided in Guilford about twenty years - To the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, he answers, upon his said oath, as follows:
1.
It is not deemed necessary to answer these Interrogatories, as the applicant has heretofore been on the Pension List, and his certificate is herewith transmitted - and his discharges, as before stated, are at the War Office - Joel Bolster
2.
3.
4.

5. 6. 7.
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
Marshall Miller Lodge of Probate
We X a clergyman, residing in the town of X in said X and X who has subscribed and of X in said X hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with X years of age; that he is reputed and believed, in the neighbourhood where he resides, to have been a sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn, and subscribed, the day and year aforesaid.
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states. And the Court further certifies, that it appears to them, that  who has signed the preceding certificate, is a clergyman, resident in the said town of  and that  who has also signed the same, is a resident in the town of in said county, and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I James Elliot, Registrar of the Probate Court, within and for the District of Marlborough aforesaid, do hereby certify, that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Joel Bolster for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this
first day of August —
A. D. 1832.
James Elliot, Prob. Registrar.

The fatigue and hardships I suffered in the revolutionary army brought upon me bodily complaints and infirmities of various kinds, particularly two painful breeches which render me incapable of labor; my wife aged 82 has been for a number of years weak and infirm, and still continues so - I have four daughters depending on me for support, the oldest of whom is twenty one years and the youngest nine years - My son Joel Bolster Jr enlisted into the service of the United States in their late war with Great Britain and died in said service, My son in law Nathaniel Wilson also enlisted into said service and died while therein, leaving a son a lad of nine years of age who depends entirely upon me for support, his father having left no estate - Had it not been for the pension which my Government has been pleased to grant me I should before this, had been compelled to sell my little farm for my family's support and to satisfy my creditors - without the continuance of this bounty of my Country, for the granting of which I can never be too grateful I must soon be compelled to sell what little land I possess to satisfy my debts - In which event I see nothing but that myself and family must be reduced to the severest distress - My name - Nathan is a farmer.
Joel Bolster

Joel Bolster
- App t for Pension.
Windham County, Vermont.
Joel Bolster, Private Col Wepous. Regt. Massachusetts line 1777 to 1780.
April 20 th 1818
Endorsement of indemnity in case of death
11 May 1819,
Returned to War Office with the certificate required - Brattleborough, Vt.
In am

From the letter accompanying this case, it appears that the judge was misinformed with respect to applicant's circumstances; — it is therefore returned — that a new certificate may be given of his need of, if upon a further acquaintance with the applicant's situation, the judge shall be of opinion, that he requires the aid of his country for support.
12 July 1819

State of Vermont Windham County ss
On this twentyth day of May 1818 before me the subscriba one of the Assistant Judges of the County Court for Said County personally appeared Joel Polster aged fiftyseven resident in Guilford 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 provision made by the late Act of Congress entitled, An Act to provide for certain person engaged in the land and Naval service of the United States in the Revolutionary war. That he the said Joel Polster enlisted in Boston in the State of Massachusetts at the of April 1777 by Capt. Abraham Child in the Ninth Massachus Regiment commanded by Col. James Wilson, that he continued to serve in said corps until the eight of April 1780 when he was discharged from service at West point in the State of New York that he was in the seige at Fort Starmax in the state of New and in the last battle at the taking of Burgain and at the Storming of Stonny point under the command of Genl. Wain, and that he is in reduced circumstances and stands in need of the assistance of his Country for support Joel Polster

Sworn to and declared before me the day and year aforesaid..
Gilbert Denison; Asst. Judge of the County Court
I Gilbert Denison Asst. Judge of the County Court as aforesaid do certify that it appears to my satisfaction that the said Joel Bolster 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 direction of the aforementioned act of Congress.
Brattleboro Windham County
May 20 1818
Gilbert Denison, Asst. Judge of the County Court

State of Vermont.
Windham County Court Clerk's Office, Brattleborough, October 2 d . A. D. 1818.
I certify that Gilbert Denison, Esquire, is one of the Assistant Judges of the County Court aforesaid, and that the signatures of the preceding and accompanying certificates are in the hand writing of the said Judge.
Witness my hand & the Seal of said Court.
James Elliot, Clerk.

Joel Bolster Application for Pension. = Windham County, Vermont, Feb y : 10. 1829.
N.B. Mr Bolster states that his discharge is in the War Office.

STATE OF VERMONT.
COUNTY OF WINDHAM SS.—At the Probate Court , begun and held at Brattleborough  now  for the District of Marlborough , on the tenth day of February, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty nine— Present—
Hon. Lemuel Whitney,
Esq. Chief Judge of Probate for the District of Marlborough.
Hon.
J. Foss, Assistant Judge.
Hon.
On this tenth day of February A.D. 1829 , personally appeared in open Court, being a Court of Record, within and for the County of Windham, and State of Vermont— proceeding according to the course of the common law, with a civil jurisdiction unlimited in point of amount, keeping a record of their proceedings; and having the power of fine and imprisonment  Joel Bolster resident in Guilford in said county of Windham, aged 68 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 of March 1818, and the 1st of May, 1820,—That he, the said Joel Bolster enlisted for the term of three years , on the eighth day of April in the year 1777 , in the State of Massachusetts in the Company commanded by Captain Abraham Childs , in the Regiment commanded by Colonel James Wesson in the line of the State of Massachusetts , on the Continental establishment: that he continued to serve in the said Corps until the 7th or 8th April 1780 , when he was discharged from the said service, in West Point , in the State of New York — 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 hereby 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.
Schedule of real and personal Estate---necessary clothing and bedding excepted.
Real Estate.
About sixty-three acres of Land, with small house and one half of a Barn standing thereon in Guilford aforesaid, appraised at $450.00 1 Horse $15— One undivided half of 4-2 year old steers—do. $30. — 45 — 4 Cows a $15.50 — — — — — do. — 62 — 1 Two year old heifer — — — — — do. — 12 — 1 Yearling — do — — — — — do. — 6.50 11 Sheep — — — — — do. — 13.75 3 Shoats — — — — — do. — 10 — One undivided half of farming tools, appraised at — — — 12.50 Household furniture exclusive of bed and bedding — — — 30 — $641.75
Loan Mary Lynde — $214.53. Joel Wilcox — 100 — Ephraim Symonds — 33 — $ Interest from the 3 d Sept r 1827. [Signed] Joel Bolster.
That, since the exhibition of my first Schedule, the following changes have been made in my property:—
   Names of persons to whom sold. Time of sale. Amount of money, or description of property received in return.     To Nathan Bolster, a certain tract or parcel of land in Guilford, as by deed, a copy of which is herewith transmitted— June 24. 1828 Deed executed, but not recorded until this day, Feb y 10th 1829, it being a frequent practice here not to record deeds when executed— I was indebted to the said Nathan Bolster, in the sum of three hundred dollars, as appears by his affidavit herewith transmitted— It is customary here to insert in the deeds a larger consideration than the sum actually paid—  
My wife Sarah Bolster, is 60 years old, and in poor health. My two children, Joel and Mary , are in good health.

Schedule of real and personal Estate---necessary clothing and bedding excepted.
Real Estate. About sixty-three acres of Land, with small house and one half of a Barn standing thereon in Guilford aforesaid, appraised at $450.00 1 Horse $15- One undivided half of 4-2 year old steer - do. $30. - 45 - 4 Cows do $15.50 - do - 62 - 1 Two year old heifer - do - 12 - 1 Yearling do - do - 6.50 - 11 Sheep - do - 13.75 - 3 Goats - do - 10 - One undivided half of farming tools, appraised at 12.50 - Household furniture exclusive of bed and bedding 30 - $641.75
To our Mary Lynde - $214.53. Joel Wilcox - 100 - Epaphro. Dymond - 33 - $ Interest from the 3 d Sept. 1824. [Signed] Joel Bolster.
That, since the exhibition of my first Schedule, the following changes have been made in my property: -
   Names of persons to whom sold. Time of sale. Amount of money, or description of property received in return.     To Nathan Bolster, a certain tract or parcel of land in Guilford, as by deed, a copy of which is herewith transmitted - June 24. 1828 - Deed executed, but not recorded until this day, Feb y 10 th 1829, it being a frequent practice here not to record deeds when executed - I was indebted to the said Nathan Bolster, in the sum of three hundred dollars, as appears by his affidavit herewith transmitted - It is customary here to insert in the deeds a larger consideration than the sum actually paid -  
And I do also swear - that my occupation is that of a Farmer. My wife, Sarah Bolster, is 60 years old, and in poor health. My two daughters, Priscilla, aged 17, and Hannah, about 16 years of age, live with me, and are in good health. My state of health will appear from the accompanying statement of Benja. W. Stevens, Physician. [Signed] Joel Bolster.
SWORN to, and declared, in open Court, on the tenth day of February, A.D. 1829.
Before - Samuel Whitney, Judge of Probate -
I James Elliot, Register of the Probate Court for the District of Marlborough in Clerk of the County Court for the County of Windham, in the State of Vermont, do hereby certify, that the foregoing oath, and the Schedule thereto annexed, are truly copied from the files and 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 forty one dollars, and seventy five cents.
IN testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said Court, in open Court, on this tenth day of February, A.D. 1829.
James Elliot, Clerk of the Court for the County of Windham, and Register of Probate for the District of Marlborough -

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Washington, D. C., _____, 19____
In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of _____ 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.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Apr. 1775 Apr. 1775 Pvt. William Shields James Wilson N. H.   Aug. 1775 Dec. 1775 James Wilson          
Battles engaged in, Fort Stanwix, Stillwater, Saratoga
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Waltham, Mass.
Date of application for pension, May 20 1818 His claim was allowed.
Residence at date of application, Buffalo, Hudson County, N.Y.
Age at date of application, 77 years old. Died June 11, 1815.
Remarks: William Shields was born in Waltham, Mass. He served in the Revolutionary War. He was discharged in 1775. He married Sarah, daughter of John and Sarah (Shields) Shields. He had children: John, Sarah, William, and David. He died in 1815. His widow, Sarah, applied for a pension in 1818. She was allowed a pension of $10 per month. She died in 1829. Her children were: John, Sarah, William, and David. John married Mary, daughter of John and Sarah (Shields) Shields. They had children: John, Sarah, William, and David. John died in 1829. His widow, Mary, applied for a pension in 1829. She was allowed a pension of $10 per month. She died in 1845. Her children were: John, Sarah, William, and David. John married Mary, daughter of John and Sarah (Shields) Shields. They had children: John, Sarah, William, and David. John died in 1845. His widow, Mary, applied for a pension in 1845. She was allowed a pension of $10 per month. She died in 1860. Her children were: John, Sarah, William, and David. John married Mary, daughter of John and Sarah (Shields) Shields. They had children: John, Sarah, William, and David. John died in 1860. His widow, Mary, applied for a pension in 1860. She was allowed a pension of $10 per month. She died in 1875. Her children were: John, Sarah, William, and David. John married Mary, daughter of John and Sarah (Shields) Shields. They had children: John, Sarah, William, and David. John died in 1875. His widow, Mary, applied for a pension in 1875. She was allowed a pension of $10 per month. She died in 1890. Her children were: John, Sarah, William, and David. John married Mary, daughter of John and Sarah (Shields) Shields. They had children: John, Sarah, William, and David. John died in 1890. His widow, Mary, applied for a pension in 1890. She was allowed a pension of $10 per month. She died in 1905. Her children were: John, Sarah, William, and David. John married Mary, daughter of John and Sarah (Shields) Shields. They had children: John, Sarah, William, and David. John died in 1905. His widow, Mary, applied for a pension in 1905. She was allowed a pension of $10 per month. She died in 1920. Her children were: John, Sarah, William, and David. John married Mary, daughter of John and Sarah (Shields) Shields. They had children: John, Sarah, William, and David. John died in 1920. His widow, Mary, applied for a pension in 1920. She was allowed a pension of $10 per month. She died in 1935. Her children were: John, Sarah, William, and David. John married Mary, daughter of John and Sarah (Shields) Shields. They had children: John, Sarah, William, and David. John died in 1935. His widow, Mary, applied for a pension in 1935. She was allowed a pension of $10 per month. She died in 1950. Her children were: John, Sarah, William, and David. John married Mary, daughter of John and Sarah (Shields) Shields. They had children: John, Sarah, William, and David. John died in 1950. His widow, Mary, applied for a pension in 1950. She was allowed a pension of $10 per month. She died in 1965. Her children were: John, Sarah, William, and David. John married Mary, daughter of John and Sarah (Shields) Shields. They had children: John, Sarah, William, and David. John died in 1965. His widow, Mary, applied for a pension in 1965. She was allowed a pension of $10 per month. She died in 1980. Her children were: John, Sarah, William, and David. John married Mary, daughter of John and Sarah (Shields) Shields. They had children: John, Sarah, William, and David. John died in 1980. His widow, Mary, applied for a pension in 1980. She was allowed a pension of $10 per month. She died in 1995. Her children were: John, Sarah, William, and David. John married Mary, daughter of John and Sarah (Shields) Shields. They had children: John, Sarah, William, and David. John died in 1995. His widow, Mary, applied for a pension in 1995. She was allowed a pension of $10 per month. She died in 2010. Her children were: John, Sarah, William, and David. John married Mary, daughter of John and Sarah (Shields) Shields. They had children: John, Sarah, William, and David. John died in 2010. His widow, Mary, applied for a pension in 2010. She was allowed a pension of $10 per month. She died in 2025. Her children were: John, Sarah, William, and David.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

The within soldier is returned for the 3 rd inst. Issued for the 16 th of Jan y 81
Civil War
White H d No Three Days McChurch H d
Joel Bolster, N. F. 18629 Mass.

The bearer hereof Joseph Botster a Soldier in the North Mass: Regt. having served as a good Soldier in said Regt. is hereby discharged from the same given under my hand this Thirtieth Day of Decr. 1780 at Westpoint The General Committee are Directed to Deliver Provision { S. P. Webb } Col to the Bearer —————

Joel Bolster Soldier in the Colo. Comp y in the Ninth Massachusetts Reg t Having served out faithfully his Time of Engagement of three Years is Hereby Discharged From the Army of the United States and Has Leave to pass Home to said State and Is also Intitled to all Priviledges that may arise from the Massachusetts or United States To Whom it may concern. J. W. E. S. C. Camp West point. April 8 th 1780.

1919 July 15-Heir to Raymond Taylor
Rev
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 18629 Sarah Bolster Widow of Jacob Bolster prior Rev. War
Act: Feb. 2nd 1848
Index:—Vol. 21 , Page 75
[Arrangement of 1870.]

131. Vermont
Sarah Bolster, widow of Joel Bolster, who was a private, in the Massachusetts line
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 80 Dollars
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1844. 11th: June, 1845.
Certificate of Pension issued the 13th day of Dec: 1845 and sent to Joseph Steen, Battleboro, Vt.
[Act of JUNE 17, 1844.]
Recorded in Book L.
Vol. 1 — Page 125.

placed on roll 6 Sept. 1819 app. to be restored expectat. See letter to James Elliot 10 Apr. 1829. Lott $641.
14 1841 Vermont
Joel Bolster of Guilford in the state of Vermont who was a private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Wesson of the Massachusetts line, for the term of three years
Inscribed on the Roll of Vermont at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 20 th of April 1818
Certificate of Pension issued the 6 th of Sep 1819 and sent to Gilbert Denison Esq. Brattleborough Vermont
Arrears to 4th of Sep 1819 132. 0 Semi-ann. all'ce ending 4 Mar 1820. 48. 9 16 mo. 15/30 $180. 00
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
not enrolled

Brattleboro Oct 30
Hon Sir I inclose the declaration of Sarah Bolster the original discharge of her husband, Jael Bolster are on file in the department - Please to address the subscriber if other proof is needed.
Respectfully
Joseph Stern

Brattleboro Vt June 11/53
Hon Sir
I am requested by the heirs of Joel and Sarah Robster to enquire what balance is back pay due her. It appears by their statement that Joel Robster drew a pension of 96 dollars for one year, under the act of 1818 and then was cut off on account of having some property, and restored again under the act of 1832 at $20 per annum; at his decease and soon after the law was passed for the benefit of Widows Mrs Robster was placed on the list at $20 per annum. The proofs of service are in the department being his discharges from service.
Yours Res
Joseph Stearns

Payable semi-annually. The first payment on this Certificate will be made on the 4th of March next, in Burlington Vt
by Heman Allen Esq Agent for paying U.S. pensioners
March

War Department.
REVOLUTIONARY CLAIM.
I CERTIFY that, in conformity with the Law of the United States, of the 18th March, 1818.
Joel Bolster . . . . . late a Private in the Army of the Revolution, is inscribed on the Pension List, Roll of the Vermont Agency, at the rate of Eight dollars per month, to com- mence on the 20 th . . . . . day of April, one thousand eight hundred and eighteen
GIVEN at the War Office of the United States, this Sixth day of September one thousand eight hundred and nineteen
J C Calhoun
Secretary of War.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Worcester County, ss.
I, Joseph G. Kendall , Clerk of the Judicial Courts for the County and Commonwealth aforesaid, do hereby certify, That Arnold Taft, Esquire , is a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, duly commissioned and qualified; and that his signature to the certificate, on the deposition of Stephen Taft , hereunto annexed, is genuine; and that said Arnold Taft was such Justice, on the day of the date of his said certificate.
GIVEN under my hand, and the seal of said County, this nineteenth day of August , in the year one thousand eight hundred and forty- five .
Joseph G. Kendall Clerk

8250.

I William Salisbury of Guilford in the County of Windham and State of Vermont Aged 53 years before and say that I have been acquainted with Joel Bolster and Sarah Bolster (now a Widow) for twenty years, and that the declaration above, is truly the application of Sarah Bolster the said Widow — William Salisbury
State of Vermont Windham Co. ss
Brattleboro September 11 1845
Personally appeared William Salisbury the signer of above affidavit and made oath to its truth —
Before me Joseph Steen — Justice of the Peace
State of Vermont Windham County Court Clerk's Office
Newfane November 1 st D. 1845
I Marshall Miller, Clerk of said Court Certify, that Joseph Steen is a Justice of the Peace, within and for said County, duly Commissioned and qualified, that his Commission bears date October 31 st 1844 and will expire on the 30 th day of November 1845 and that his signature above written is genuine —
In testimony whereof, I hereunto set my official hand and affix the Seal of said Court, the day and year above written — Attest Marshall Miller, Clerk

W Dec 10 Joel Bolster N Me Coly discharge Col. J. S. Putnam H. H. Hall H. R.
3393
Terms of Service Washington

No Rep. Dec 8. 1838
Sir,
I am desired by Joel Bolster, a Pensioner, St. Roll, to obtain for him a certified copy of his discharge as a soldier of the Rev d Army, which is among his pension papers in your office, Will you have the goodness to furnish me with the means of complying with his request.
very respectfully
Yr Ob d Serv t W m Hall

Pension Office 12 Feb. 1828 Genl. Bolster at Manchester Vermont
JP
Hon. Peter B. Porter, Esquire,
Secretary of War, Washington City.

N o 14184 War Department,
PENSION OFFICE,
4 Oct r 1820.
SIR,
You are hereby informed that the Secretary of War does not, on account of the amount of your property, consider you entitled to a Pension under the Acts of the 18th March, 1818, and 1st May, 1820; and has, therefore, directed your name to be stricken from the Pension List.
I am, respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
J. L. Edwards
To Mr. Joel Bolster Windham County Vermont.

N o 37.
Joel Bolster - Application for Pensions Windham County, Vermont.
[Copy]
1484 Windham Feb
Not entitled
5/13/10
6 Sept 19
Mar '20

STATE OF VERMONT.
COUNTY of WINDHAM ss.
At the County Court, begun and held at New-Fane, within and for the County of Windham, on the second Monday of June, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty....
PRESENT - Hon. PHINEHAS WHITE, Esq. Chief Judge. Hon. JOHN ROBERTS, Hon. GILBERT DENISON, Esqrs. Assistant Judges.
ON this 20th day of June, A. D. 1820, personally appeared in open court, being a court of record for the said county, proceeding according to the course of the common law, with a civil jurisdiction unlimited in point of amount, keeping a record of their proceedings, and having, in certain cases, the power of fine and imprisonment, Joel Bolster aged sixty years, resident 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, to wit - I enlisted on the 8th day of April 1777, under Capt Abraham Child, served in the ninth Massachusetts regiment commanded by Col. James Wesson on the continental establishment during three years, as will appear by my discharge now in the files of the war department. The date of the original declaration I believe is the 20th April 1818, No. of my certificate 14,184 -
That he has received a pension under the act of the Congress of the United States of the 18th March, 1818, that the number of his pension certificate is and the date of his original declaration is
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. Joel Bolster.
SCHEDULE of real and personal estate, necessary clothing and bedding excepted.
The farm on which I live, lying in the west part of Guilford consisting of about sixty acres suitable for cultivation, and forty acres more newly covered with rocks and unfit for cultivation also one old house and barn standing thereon much decayed. The barn and land worth $800 - This farm would yield a clear rent after deducting costs for repairs, taxes &c of about $120 - one horse $50. one yoke Oxen 40. one three years old steer 15. Three Cows at 15 dol. each 45 - two yearlings 10 - one sucking Calf 3. 9 Sheep & six Lambs 15. one Plow 3. sets of Harrows teeth etc one Iron bar 1.50 - one hoe 32 3/4 2 pitch forks 66 cts - 2 Chains $3. one axe 1 - one old Cart 10 - Money due me $100 - sundry articles of household furniture not to exceed in the whole 30 - in value - Amount - $331.50.
AND I do also swear that my occupation is that of
I owe one debt of - $273.74 and one other debt of - 18.00 $491.74
SWORN to and DECLARED in open court on the
20th
day of June, A. D. 1820,
Before
Phinehas White
JUDGE.
I
James Elliot
Clerk of the County Court for
the County of Windham, in the State of Vermont, do hereby certify, that the foregoing oath, and the Schedule thereto annexed, are truly copied from the files and 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 1,131 dollars, and 50 cents.
IN testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said Court, in open Court, on this 20th day of June 1820. Real Estate $800 - Annual income $40. Personal property $331.50.
CLERK OF THE COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF WINDHAM. James Elliot

I Nathan Bolster of Guilford of lawful age deporeth & sayeth that my Father Joel Bolster of Guilford was justly & truly indebted to me on the first of May 1828 in the sum of three Hundred & four Dollars. which sum for labor done & performed & other deal, by our mutual agreement - which sum has since been cancelled by a Deed from Joel Bolster to me, of about seventeen Acres of Land and a small House standing thereon, together with half a Barn. S t Plot being a part of the S t Joel's Home Farm. ————— as by Deed may appear
Nathan Bolster
State of Vermont } Guilford Feb. 9 th Windham County } 1829 then Nathan Bolster personally appeared & after being carefully examined & duly cautioned made solemn Oath that the foregoing Deposition by him subscribed contains the whole truth & nothing but the truth. before me Benj. W. Stevens Just. Peace

State of Vermont / Wid. Mary Lynde of Lamoille Hinsdale County - age & upon oath the following statement makes that
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The within Deposition of Nathan Bolster was taken & sealed up by me Benj. H. Stevens Just. Peace

To the Hon ble Secretary of War of the U. States I the undersigned Assistant Judge of Windham County Court State of Vermont, do certify that the above deponent is under reduced circumstances and needs the Assistance of his Country for Support
Gilbert Denison Asst. Judge of the County Court.
To the Hon ble Secretary of War of the U. States.
I the undersigned Assistant of Windham County Court State of Vermont Do certify that when I made the first Certificate of the Circumstances of Joel Bolster which was sent to the War office under date Date of the 28 th of May 1818 I stated that he possessed some property but that it was generally understood he was deeply in debt. When I made the above Certificate I was by further Inquiry confirmed in my opinion that he stood in need of the Assistance of his Country and that his hold of the property in his possession was very precarious. That he came within the intent of the Act of Congress is now put beyond all doubt for for he has been obliged to sell the best part of his little farm - and it is now understood that there are other outstanding claims against him.
I therefore certify that the said Joel Bolster the above Deponent is in reduced Circumstances and stands in great need of the immediate Assistance of his Country.
Gilbert Denison Asst. Judge of the County Court.

The within Depositions of Wm. & Mary Lynde & Joel Bolsten were taken & seated up by me Benj. W. Stevens Just. Peace

State of Vermont / Wid. Mary Lynds of Guilford Windham County ss. of lawful age & upon oath the following statement makes. That Joel Bolster of Guilford State & county aforesaid is justly indebted to her for cash lent at sundry times, for which she holds three Promissory Notes of Hand by him signed amounting in the whole with the int. thereon up to the 1 st Day of Feb. 1829 to the sum of two hundred & fourteen Dollars & fifty three Cents Mary Lynde
State of Vermont / Guilford the 9 th Windham County ss. Day of Feb. 1829 Then Mary Lynde personally appeared & after being carefully examined & duly cautioned made solemn oath that the above statement by her subscribed contains the whole truth & nothing but the Truth before me
Benj. W. Stevens Just. Peace

State of Vermont. Windham County Court Clerk's Office, Brattleborough, February 10th 1829.
I certify that Benjamin W. Stevens, Esquire, is one of the Justices of the Peace within and for said county, and that Ward Bullock, Esquire, is Town Clerk of Guilford in said county, and that the within signatures purporting to be theirs are genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and the Seal of said County Court on the day and year above written.
Att.
James Elliot, Clerk.

I Joel Bolsten of Guilford county of Windham & State of Vermont - in consequence of Property left by Nathaniel Wilcox late of Halifax deceased - which Property I have disposed of - & for the services of Joel Wilcox son of the sd Nathaniel, now 18 years of age a minor heir to sd Nathaniel's estate do consider myself firmly bound to pay the sd Joel the sum of one thousand dollars when he arrives to the full age of 21 years. —
Joel Bolsten
State of Vermont } Windham County } ss. Guilford 9th Day of Feb. 1829 - then personally appeared Joel Bolsten the subscriber of the foregoing Deposition & after being carefully examined & duly cautioned made solemn Oath that it contains the whole truth & nothing but the truth before me Benj. W. Stevens Just. Peace

Guilford Feb. 6 th 1829 —
This certifies to whom it may concern that I have for many years been acquainted with Mr. Joel Balster of Guilford & do know that he is unable to perform a common laboring mans business in consequence of a trouble- -some Break — Brig. H. Stevens Physician

Guilford Feb. 6 th 1829
Schedule of the Property of Joel Bolster of Guilford Windham County & State of Vermont Applicant for Pension.
Cash Estate
  About sixty three acres of land with small House & one half of a Barn Standing thereon in Guilford opened — appraised at  $450.00    1 Horse — — — — — do — — —  15.00    one undivided half of 4-2yr old Steers do.  30.00    4 Cows — — — — — do — — —  62    1-2 year old Heifers — — do — — —  12.00    1 yearling do — — — do — — —  6.50    11 Sheep — — — — — do. — — —  18.15    3 Shoats — — — — — do. — — —  10.00    one undivided half of Farming tools appraised at — — — — — do.  12.50    Household Furniture } exclusive of Beds & Bedding }  30.00     641.75  
We the undersigned have this day appraised the above list of Property at its true & just value in cash according to our best judgment & discretion & find the amount to be (as above stated) six hundred & 41 dol. & 75 cts
Samuel Stafford Benj. W. Stevens

Debts I owe over & above what I have due to me _____ $300.00
- age - 68 -
infirmities &c
No. of Family

Know all men by these Presents that I Joel Bolster of Guilford in the County of Windham and State of Vermont in consideration of the sum of Four Hundred Dollars, received to my full Satisfaction of Nathan Bolster of Guilford in the County of Windham and State of Vermont out the rest whereof I do hereby acknowledge have given granted bargained and sold and by these Presents do give grant bargain sell alien release convey and confirm unto the said Nathan Bolster his heirs and assigns forever a certain piece or parcel of land situate lying or being in Guilford aforesaid and bounded as follows Viz Beginning at a small maple tree lately set out by the road the northerly side of the road east 48 degrees west 2 rods & 21 links from the southwest corner of the house in which the said Nathan Bolster now lives thence south 46 degrees west 54 rods to the old road to a corner or a ledge thence south 18 degrees east 36 rods to a corner being an corner of Ezekiel Ganns land thence south 24 degrees east 6 rods & 20 links to a corner of said Ganns land thence east 15 degrees & 30 minutes south across the high way 19 rods to gans river to a corner from this thence east 14 degrees south to the centre of Gans river as it now runs from this up the river to the centre at low water mark until the course intersects a line running south 41 degrees east from the place of beginning of the description of this land and said line striking an Elm tree on the opposite side of the river as an object of range only from this intersection of lines or the middle of the river on said line to the place of beginning containing Seventeen acres of land also for the consideration above I have by included and conveyed and intended half of the Barn Shed and yards as they now stand and are adjoining to the road and Barns east of my house with such

Smulger in Citing too and from Said barn as near as the  shall be required to have and to hold the above granted and bargained premises with the privileges and appurtenances thereto belonging to the S d Nathan Bolster, his and heirs to his and their own proper use benefit and behoof forever and I the S d Joel Bolster for myself heirs executors and administrators do covenant to and with the S d Nathan Bolster his heirs executors administrators and assigns that at and until the expiration of their premises I am well seised of these premises in fee Simple that I have good right and lawfull authority to sell and convey the same to the S d Nathan Bolster in manner and form aforesaid and that they are free of all encumbrances and that I will warrant and defend the same to the S d Nathan Bolster his heirs and assigns against all lawfull claims and demands of any person or persons whatsoever
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 24 th day of June in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and 28.
Signed sealed and delivered
in presence of Otis Sheparson. Susan Sheparson.
Joel Bolster.
State of Vermont Windham County ss.
Personally appeared Joel Bolster the signer and sealer of the above written instrument and acknowledged the same to be his free act and deed, before me Joseph Boyden Justice of The Peace
State of Vermont Windham County ss.
Guilford Town Clerks office February 10. 1829 I hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a true copy of an original deed on file in my office for record certified by me — Wanda Bullock Town Clerk

STATE OF VERMONT, } Windham COUNTY.....SS. }
On this fifteenth day of July - A. D. 1848, before Joseph Steen a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, duly authorized by the laws of the State to administer oaths, personally appeared Sarah Bolster a resident of Gilford in said County, aged 83 yrs - who, being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on her oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the Act of Congress passed the second day of February, 1848, granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revo- lutionary War; that she is the widow of Joel Bolster - who was a private soldier in the Revolutionary War - serving in the ninth Massachusetts Regiment - and was discharged on the first day of December 1787 at New Point - by J. Hesson Col of said Regiment - For further description of his services see files of Pension papers in Pension Office - He drew a pension of eighty dollars per annum during his life - as he has also drawn a pension of eighty dollars per annum under the act of 19th June 1841 -
She further declares, that she is still a widow.
Sarah Bolster
Sworn and subscribed on the day and year last above written, before me.
Joseph Steen JUSTICE PEACE.
I also certify that the declarant is personally known to me, and is the same individual she represents herself to be.
Joseph Steen JUSTICE PEACE.
I, Marshall Miller Clerk of the County Court in and for said County, do hereby certify that Joseph Steen is a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, duly commissioned and qualified, and that his signature above written is the genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said Court, this
22 d day of August in the year A. D. 1848.
Attest Marshall Miller CLERK.

REFER TO
Rev. War Section.
3-1865
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR BUREAU OF PENSIONS
WASHINGTON
June 27, 1919.
Raymond Taylor, Weston, Vt.
Sir:
In reply to your letter of the 14" instant, you are advised that owing to large number of similar inquiries and the lack of a clerical force available for such a purpose, the records of only four pensioners of the Revolution are sent to each person or organization.
If you will state which four on your enclosed list are the pensioners whose histories you most desire, the same will be sent you.
Very respectfully,
G. M. Suggab
Commissioner.
Evidently means that he wishes the four that have red marks against their names

Rev Van Weston Vermont, June 14, 1919.
Department of the Interior, Bureau of Pensions, Rev. War Records Section.
Dear Sir:
Will you please furnish the military history of the following Revolutionary Soldiers.
> Joel Bolster - In 1840 a resident of Brattleboro Vermont. > Isaac Taylor - In 1840 a resident of Dummerston Vermont. Thomas French - Pensioner under Act of 1818 - Residence Windham Co., Vt. Henry Hall - In 1840 a resident of Weston Vermont. > Joseph Taylor - Pensioner under Act of 1832 - Residence, Windsor Co., Vt. > Leonard Taylor - Pensioner under Act of 1832- Residence Windsor Co., Vt. Lot Bolster - Stephentown N. Y.
Thanking you for this, I am,
Respectfully yours,
Raymond Taylor.
Weston, Vermont.
Please give me the records of the four checked in red above.
Raymond Taylor.