Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 2048, Isaac Bullard, Mass.

SERVICE
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Mass.
Bullard, Isaac
S 2048
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5694 Pennsylvania
Isaac Bullard
of the State of Penn va who was a Private in the Comp y commanded by Captain Highton of the Reg t commanded by Col. Savage in the Miss ss line for 2 years Private $ 80.00
Inscribed on the Rolls of Pennsylvania at the rate of 80 Dollars _____ Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 15 day of Feb. 1833 and sent to Hon. P. Stephens Home Rep.
Arrears to 4th of Feb. 1832 — 120.00 Semizant. allowance ending 4 Mar. 1833 40.00 $ 160.00
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Viral Suce Clerk, Book D Vol. 11 Page 48
Letter to Sam l F. Smith Esq d a. Phil a Oct 17 th 1842

State of Pennsylvania Susquehanna County ss.
On this tenth day of September, A.D. 1832, personally appeared in open court before Hon. Edward Kenrick  William Thomson and Davis D. Root and his associates, Judges of the Court of Common Pleas of said County now sitting. Isaac Bullard, a resident of Bridgewater township, in the County of Susquehanna, and State of Pennsylvania; aged Eighty four years, who being first duly sworn, according to Law, doth, on his oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the ben- -efit of the Act of Congress, passed June 7 th 1832. — That he entered the service of the United States, under the following named officers, and served as herein stated, — to wit — That he enlisted as a volunteer, under Capt. Simeon Hazeltine, at Roxbury, Worcester County, in the State of Massachusetts, in the month of April 1775 — for the term of nine months ; — the company to which he belonged was attached to a Regiment commanded by Colonel — Fellows. — The Regiment to which he belonged, lay at Roxbury, (as near as he can recollect) about two months, then removed to Dorchester, — lay at Dorchester until about the first of January 1776. — at which time he was discharged. —
And the said Isaac Bullard further saith, That he enlisted as a volunteer in a company commanded by Capt. — Page, at New Braintree, in the County of Worcester and State of Massachusetts, in the month of August 1776. for the term of two months; the company to which he belonged was attach- -ed to a Regiment commanded (he thinks) by Colonel Sawyer, (State troops), he marched to Hartford, Conn. there crossed the river and went on, to a place called "Horse Neck" lay at that place, (according to the best of his recollection) about six weeks. Then marched to a place, called (he thinks) "Dobbs Ferry" on the North River, he assisted in digging an entrenchment below the ferry. They were fired upon from the British shipping while at work; he, with others, labored in silence during the night in erecting a fort a little above the entrenchment, in which a canon was mounted —

early in the following morning, and was fired on a British vessel which had lain near us during the night, which soon drew off. The party in which he was, was commanded by a Major Sears. He was soon after discharged, (he thinks) at Dobb's Ferry, it being then sometime in the month of October 1776. And the said Isaac Bullard further saith - That he enlisted at Braintree, in the County and State aforesaid, as a volunteer in a company of State troops under the command of Capt. Wood and enlisted for the term of three months, in the month of October 1776, being immediately on his return from Dobb's Ferry to Braintree. The company under the command of Capt. Wood, was attached to a Regiment commanded by Colonel. Groot (according to the best of his recollections. The Regiment marched to Hartford, Connecticut, crossed the river at that place, went on, to Danbury, - from Danbury to some place on the North River, and lay at different places on the River, during the remainder of the term of his enlistment, and was discharged, sometime in the month of January 1777. - The names of the different places at which he was stationed on the North River he does not recollect. -
And the said Isaac Bullard further saith. That he enlisted at Oakham in the County and State aforesaid, in a company commanded by Capt. Howe, - Lieutenants, James Browning and Simon Phelps, for the term of three months, in the latter part of January 1777 - Marched to Hartford in Connecticut, and from thence to "Peeks Hill," and crossed from Peeks Hill into the Jerseys, was stationed at a place called Boundbrook, lay at Boundbrook during the remainder of the term of his enlistment, and was discharged at that place (he thinks) sometime in the month of April 1777. -
And the said Isaac Bullard further saith, That he was drafted at Oakham in the County and State aforesaid, on the first of June 1777, for the term of seven months, joined a company commanded by Captain - Earl, - Lieutenant Isaiah Palmer. -

Marched to Providence in Rhode Island, and was stationed at that place during the whole of the remaining part of the time for which he was called out, - and was discharged on the last day of Dec r 1777: and returned to Oakham on the following day. - He does not recollect the names of any of the field officers of the Regiment to which he was attached.
Ando the said Isaac Bullard, on his oath, further saith, That, on the first of April 1778, at Oakham, in the County and State aforesaid, he entered the service, on a draft for the term of nine months, as a substitute for Stephen Lincoln of said Oakham, marched to Providence, - Rhode Island, there joined a company commanded by Capt. John Butler, attached to a Regiment commanded by Colonel Nathaniel Wade, of General Sullivan's Brigade. - was stationed at Providence and North Kingston, from the latter place, crossed over to the Island of Rhode Island, remained with the army on the Island about three weeks, was then sent off the Island (as an attendant on the sick), - to a hospital; - was at the Hospital, about three days: during which time, there was an engagement on the Island between the American and British forces. - He joined his company at East Greenwich, and was there discharged on or about the first of January 1779.
Ando the said Isaac Bullard further saith, - That he does not now recollect the names of regular officers under whom he served, other than herein stated, - He further states, that he has no documentary evidence, and that he knows of no person, other than Daniel Newel, James Coonant and Stephen Lincoln, whose affidavits are herunto annexed, whose testimony he can procure, who can testify to his services. -
He hereby relinquishes every claim to a pension or annuity, except the present, and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of any State.
Sworn to and subscribed this day and year aforesaid, in open court.
Isaac Bullard
Asa D. Mocks W th Pross

We Davis Dimock a Clergyman — residing in the township of Bridgewater, in the County of Susquehanna and State of Pennsylvania, and Borough  Monroe  Heiram Finch residing in the same place , hereby Certify, That we are acquainted with David Ballard who has subscribed and sworn to the foregoing declaration — that we believe him to be about eighty four years of age — That he is respected and beloved in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn to and subscribed the (David Dimock day and year aforesaid, in open court Heiram Finch
Asa Dimock h Pres
And the Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investiga- tion 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 do further Certify, that it appears to them that Davis Dimock who has signed the preceding certificate, is a Cler- gyman resident in the township of Bridgewater aforesaid; and that the Borough of  Monroe Heiram Finch, who has also signed the same, is a resident of the same place , and are — credible persons and that their statement is entitled to credit.
By the Court.
Asa Dimock h Pres

State of Pennsylvania Susquehanna County ss
I, Asa Dinnock the Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas of said County, do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Isaac Bullard for a pension. —
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of Office, at Montrose, this tenth — day of September A.D. 1832.
Asa Dinnock Pro

I Daniel Newell of Alstead in the County of Cheshire and State of New Hampshire of Lawfull age testify and say that I was in the service of the defence of the United States in the year one thousand seven hundred and seventy eight under the command of Capt John Cutler in Col Nathaniel Wadsworth Regiment and under the command of Genl Sullivan in the State of Rhode Island in the Massachusetts Troops and Troops stationed at Providence, and at North Kingstown, and after that marched and landed on the Island of Rhode Island and after the retreat to East Greenwich and there remained until discharged, it being the first day of January 1779 and I did the duty the most part of the time of Clerk or first Sergeant in said Company, and there was a man by the name of Isaac Bullard belonged to the same Company the said Regiment was raised for the term of nine months,  Daniel Newell
State of New Hampshire Cheshire ss.
Alstead June 9 th 1827 Personally appeared the above named Daniel Newell and made solemn oath that the above Deposition by him subscribed according to his best recollection contains the truth the whole truth and nothing but the truth.
Before me Azel Hatch { justice of the peace

Cheshire Co. June 11. 1827. I Salma Hale clerk of the Judicial Courts in said county certify that Abel Hates is a Justice of the Peace in and for said county and that the foregoing is his signature
In testimony whereof I hereunto affix the seal of our Courts of Common Pleas for said County S. Hale — — — — —

I James Conant of Oakham in the County of Worcester & Commonwealth of Massachusetts, being of lawful age, do testify and say, that in the year of our Lord 1775-6 I served in the Revolutionary war in a company at Roxbury & Dorchester, Massachusetts nine months at one time, and that Isaac Bullens of said Oakham served with me, during the whole of said nine months.
James Conant
Worcester ss. Dec. 23 d 1826 - Personally appeared the above named James Conant, well known to me to be a credible witness, and made oath to the truth of the above deposition by him subscribed.
Before me James Allen Justice
I Stephen Lincoln of Oakham in the County of Worcester and Commonwealth of Massachusetts being of lawful age, do testify and say, that in the year of our Lord 1778. I hired Isaac Bullens of said Oakham to serve for me in a company at Rhode Island, in the Revolutionary war for the term of nine months at one time, and that, at the expiration of said term he returned and I paid him for his service.
Stephen Lincoln
Worcester ss. Dec. 23 d 1826 - Personally appeared the above named Stephen Lincoln, well known to me to be a credible witness and made oath to the truth of the above deposition by him subscribed.
Before me James Allen Justice
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Worcester ss. I Abijah Bigelow, Clerk of the Judicial Courts, holden within and for the County of Worcester, do certify, that James Allen

Esquire, is a Justice of the Peace, within and for said County, duly qualified to act in said Office, that full faith and credit are, and ought to be given to his acts as such Justice of the Peace, and that his signature to the within certificates are in his own proper hand writing.
In testimony whereof, I hereunto set my name, and affix the seal of the Court of Sessions for said County, this twenty fifth day of December A. 1826.
Abijah Briggs, Clk.

17513
Miss B. Ward
Pembroke Application
The within named John Bullock is a Man of Good Character & from personal acquaintance with him. I hesitate not to say that full confidence may be put in his statement & that the within forfeits have been tested according to the rules & regulations of the Department P. Styolung M C

17513
Isaac Bullard
Surg. 8. Feb. 1833
Obj. 16. 17.
Admitted
2 yrs
Private
Hon
$800
Philander Stephens
H.R.

BRIEF in the case of Isaac Butlard of Bridgewater Township County of Susquehanna in the State of Pennsylvania (Act 7th June, 1832.)
 1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? In open Court  2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?  3. How old is he? 84  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 in April In 1775 9 Private Gen. Schuyler } Muffett's Capt. Simon Hughes } troops   do August 1775 2 " Col. Sawyer } "   do October 1776 3 " Capt. Plager } "   do latter part of June 77 3 " Col. Brant } "   drafted 1. June 1777 7 " Capt. Howe } "   do 1. April 1778 9 Substitute for Stephen Linder Capt. Earle } " Col. Mackinac } " Capt. John Coulter } "  
 5. In what battles was he engaged? not any  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Roxbury Worcester Co. Massachusetts New Braintree Muffett's Oak  7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditional evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? Living witnesses & traditional evidence  8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? not properly attached 
X certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
Chas. S. Wilins Examining Clerk. 5 July 1833

MMH aw
March 31, 1926
Mrs. T. L. Gardner Meshoppen, Penna.
Madam:
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim S. 2048 it appears that Isaac Bullard of Oakham, Worcester County, Massachusetts enlisted in April 1775, served as a private in Captain Simeon Hazleton's Company, Colonel Fellows' Massachusetts Regiment and was discharged January 1, 1776.
He enlisted in August 1776, served as a private in Captain Page's Company, Colonel Sawyer's Massachusetts Regiment and was discharged in October 1776, when he immediately re-enlisted and served as a private in Captain Wood's Company, Colonel Grout's Massachusetts Regiment and was discharged in January 1777.
He enlisted the last of January 1777, served as a private in Captain Howe's Massachusetts Company and was discharged in April 1777. He enlisted June 1, 1777, served

as private in Captain Earll's Massachusetts Company, and was discharged December 31, 1777.
He enlisted April 1, 1778, served as private in Captain John Cutler's Company, Colonel Nathaniel Wade's Massachusetts Regiment and was discharged January 1, 1779.
He was allowed pension on his application executed September 10, 1832 while living in Bridgewater Township, Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania aged eighty-four years. The date and place of birth are not stated, and there is no data on file as to his family.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.

1905 Oct. 23. Heir. to A.W. Remman letter in wid. file 18280. 1924 Aug. 5. Heir. to C.H. Bullard. 1926 - Mch. 31 - Heir to mrs. J.L. Gardner - mmsf.
See also
2048
✓ INVALID.
File No. 2048
Isaac Bullard
Print Rev Par
Act: June 7, 1832
Index: — Vol. A , Page 17
[Arrangement of 1870.]
Isaac Bullard

Both killed in battle at the Battle of
217 Sylvan Ave, Rutledge Penna. July 5th 1924.
Commissioner of Pensions, Washington D.C.
SUBJECT: * Revolutionary War record of one Isaac Bullard.
 (1) Requested for the purpose of compiling and historical and genealogical sketch of the Bullard Family in America.  (2) The above mentioned Isaac Bullard was the great-great grandfather of the supplicant.  (3) The said Isaac Bullard died Near Montrose Pa., aged 97 years.  (4) Also any available information as to his place of birth and the names of his parents. 
C.W. Bullard

217 Sylvan Ave, Rutledge Penna. August 1st 1923.
Commissioner of Pensions Pension Bureau Washington D.C.
Upon the advice of the Adjutant General's Office Washington D.C. I am respectfully requesting a record of Isaac Bullard private of the Revolutionary Army who was granted a pension in 1833 effective 1831 amounting to $80.00 per annum.
According to my information said Isaac Bullard enlisted in Massachusetts and after close of war moved to South Montrose Pa., Susquehanna County remaining there for the balance of his life died 1845 aged 97 years.
I would like as complete a record as possible of him during Revolutionary period, dates and place of birth and if available the names of his parents.
Said Isaac Bullard being my great-great grandfather and this information is sought for the purpose of compiling an historical sketch of the "Bullard" family in America.
The Custodian of the Historical Society of Susquehanna County Pennsylvania has also referred me to your department for possible information.
Thanking you in advance for all you may do in the matter I remain
Respectfully
O. M. Bullard

Meshoppen Pa
Feb. 16, 1926
Bureau of Pensions, Wash. D. C., Messrs:—
I wish to prove up a D. A. Q. line from my ancestor Isaac Bullard.
I have recently come into possession of some of his life history which says that he was a pensioner and that he enlisted from Oakham, Worcester Co., Mass., serving in the Mass. State Troops.
He died in 1842, aged 97.
Will you please give me what facts you have about him that will help me to prove this line.
Respectfully Yours
(Mrs T. L. Gardner) Anna Bullard Gardner

August 5, 1924
C. W. Bullard 217 Sylvan Ave., Rutledge, Penn.
Sir:
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim S. 2048 it appears that Isaac Bullard of Oakham, Worcester County, Massachusetts enlisted in April 1775, served as a private in Captain Simeon Hazleton's Company, Colonel Fellows' Massachusetts Regiment and was discharged January 1, 1776.
He enlisted in August 1776, served as private in Captain Page's Company, Colonel Sawyer's Massachusetts Regiment and was discharged in October 1776, when he immediately re-enlisted and served as a private in Captain Wood's Company, Colonel Grout's Massachusetts Regiment and was discharged in January 1777.
He enlisted the last of January 1777, served as a private in Captain Howe's Massachusetts Company and was discharged in April 1777. He enlisted June 1, 1777,

served as private in Captain Earll's Massachusetts Company and was discharged December 31, 1777.
He enlisted April 1, 1778, served as a private in Captain John Cutler's Company, Colonel Nathaniel Wade's Massachusetts Regiment and was discharged January 1, 1779.
He was allowed pension on his application executed September 10, 1832 while living in Bridgewater Township, Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania aged eighty-four years. The date and place of his birth are not stated and there is no data on file as to his family.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.