Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 19674, Richard Crispin, Continental Mass.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Continental Mass
Crispin, Richard Hardwick, Mehitable
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Former Wido
CONTENTS

3707
Massachusetts
Mehitable Hardwick formerly widow of Richard Crispin Mass who was a Pri in the Rev. War
Increased, from $70 per ann.
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 77 Dollars 44 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 25 day of Sept 1844 and sent to Reuben Baldwin Boston. Mass
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book A Vol. 2 Page 31.
25 Sept 44 1823 3rd. Dist. 1838 5th Dist. J. D. D. H.

8839 Abilable Hardwick formerly widow of Richard Crispin
Admitted
21 mo
priv
$7 00 per an.
E
Reuben Baldwin Boston Mass.

DECLARATION.
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress, of the 7th July, 1838, entitled "An Act granting half pay and pensions to certain Widows." and the amended act of 23 August 1842
State of Massachusetts, } ss. County of Essex.
On this 21 st day of March in the year Eighteen Hundred and For- ty Three Personally appeared before the subscriber judge of the Court of Probate for said County - Mehitable Hardwick a resident of Salem in the county of Essex aged Ninety one years, who, being first duly sworn, according to law, doth, on her oath, make the following decla- ration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the Act of Congress, passed July 7, 1838, entitled "An Act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows;" That she is the widow of William Hardwick deceased, That she was formerly the wife and widow of Richard Crispin, formerly of Danvers in said Essex County deceased, and that her first husband Richard Crispin aforesaid was a private Soldier, and served fifteen months & one half in the state of New York New Jersey & elsewhere in the campaign during the year 1776 & for part of 1777, under Captain Joseph Butler Lieutenant Walker, & Colonel Thomas or John Dixon and Col. of Massachusetts Troops, of the Revolutionary Army. That said Richard together with many others of her fellow Towns- men amongst whom was Primus Hall - otherwise called Primus Trask - a colored man from Danvers enlisted for one year on or about the first of January 1776, and marched from the vicinity of Boston in the state of Massachusetts to New York thence thro' the state of New Jersey was at the taking of the Hessians at Trenton and the British at Princeton New Jersey, having volunteered for six weeks after his year had ex- pired
She further declares that she was married to the said Richard Crispin on the Fourth day of June in the year seventeen hundred and Eighty Seventy Eight; that her husband, the aforesaid Richard Crispin died on the 5 th day of September, seventeen hundred & eighty - 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. Subsequently she married to William Hardwick who died more than thirty years ago.
Sworn to, and subscribed, on the day and year above written, before me, her
D. W. White Mehitable X Hardwick Judge of Probate mark
I certify that by reason of extreme age I bodily inform you the said Mehitable is unable to appear in open court to make her declaration D. W. White

Danvers March 21 st 1843.
I Anna Harwood a resident of Danvers in the county of Essex and Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Aged Seventy Six. Being sworn as on oath testify and say that I am the Widow of Ezra Harwood some times called Warred, deceased, and that I am the sister of Mehitable Hardwick, widow of William Hardwick deceased. That my sister said Mehitable was formerly the wife and widow of Richard Crispin for of Danvers deceased. And that said Richard Crispin was a Soldier in the army of the Revolutionary War. I distinctly recollect that said Richard marched away with the officers from Danvers amongst whom was a colored man of my acquaintance by the name of Primus Trask and according to the best of my recollection their captain's name was Walker, how long they were in the service or where they were stationed I cannot now remember. After their return home to Danvers after the termination of the service referred to said Richard Crispin engaged in the Privateer service and was finally lost at sea as he never returned home to his wife, but at what particular time I cannot remember.
Subsequently my said Sister married to William Hardwick, above named, who has been dead upwards of thirty five years since according to the best of my recollection, said Mehitable is still living in Salem and is a very aged person of about 91 years old, her family name was Moulton, and we were children of John Moulton formerly of Danvers deceased.
Attest Joseph Root
Anna her X Harwood mark
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Essex ss March 24 1843 Then personally appeared
the above named Anna Harwood and made oath that the above affidavit by her subscribed was true.
Before me
I hereby certify that the above named Joseph Root Justice of the Peace that she is a Justus.
Joseph Root Justice of the Peace

Commonwealth
Massachusetts: { of Danvers Town Clerk's Office March 21 st A. D. 1843. County of Essex }
I Joseph Reed, do on Oath declare, that I am Clerk of the Town of Danvers, aforesaid, and that I have the custody of the Records of said Town, and that the following is an Extract therefrom.
Mr Richard Crispin, and Miss Melitabel Houghton, both of Gannons, were joined in marriage, on the fourth day of June one thousand seven hundred and seventy eight: That it is a true copy of the Record, with the exception of the date, which is expressed in fair legible figures.
" " A List of Marriages (among Others)
"June 24 th 1772. Mr Richard Crispin & Miss Deborah Moulton Jr o both of Danvers."
To the Stephen Northam Town Clerk
Recorded by Stephen Needham Town Clerk 22
I Joseph Steel, above named, do depose and say, that I hold the office of Town Clerk, in the County, Town & state aforesaid, and that the above is a true Extract from the Records of said Town, with the exceptions above named as certified by me.
Joseph Shedd, Clerk of the Town of Danvers
James P. Danners, Church at 643 New personally appeared Joseph Steel, subscriber to the above Certificate, and made solemn oath to the truth of the same,
Before me J. M. Proctor Justice of the Peace

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Secretary's Office March 29 th 1813
I hereby certify that at the date of the within attestations D. A. White was Judge of Probate, and Joseph Shad and John U. Rooter Justices of the Peace for the County of Essex.
Witness the Seal of the State.
James A. Doolittle
Secretary of the Commonwealth.

3825
Mabel Winthrop formerly widow of Richard Winthrop and now in East Street Salem Mass.
$70 per an
Hon R. C. Winthrop Home of Rev

DECLARATION,
In order to obtain the benefits of the Act of Congress of the 3d March, 1843, granting pensions for one year to certain widows who have received pensions under the act of July 7, 1838, and the amended act of 23d August, 1842.
State of } ss. County of }
On this thirteenth day of September personally appeared before the a Justice of the Peace a resident of
in the County of aged 91 years, 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 on the 3d March, 1843, granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary war. That she is the widow of
Richard Grispen of Dan... deceased... in the year 1778 in captain... Joseph... company... she is still a widow.
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written before me to
whom the applicant is personally known Benj. Merrill Just. Peace.  Nehitable H. Harrick mark
Wilm. August 21. 1843. I certify that said Benjamin Merrill is a justice of the peace, that his signature above is genuine. Lucretia Saltstock.

Sept. 78-901 Mrs. Sarah Crispin Akron Oh.
Re: WIDOW, &c.
File No.
19674
Mehitable Harnwick Former Widow of Richard Crispin Died Rev
Act:
Mar. 3 d 1843
Index:—Vol.
8
Page
323
[Arrangement of 1870.]

7561
Massachusetts
Mehitable Harowick, for: widow of Richard Crispin who was a pensioner under the Act of and who died on the 5 Sept 1780 of disere in the State of Mass who was a Pri in the Co commanded by Captain Butler of the reg commanded by Col Nixon in the Massa line for 23. years
Inscribed on the Roll of Massa at the rate of 77 Dollars 44 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Increased from $70: per ann Certificate of Pension issued the 25 day of Sept 1846 and sent to Reuben Baldwin, Boston, Ms.
Total amount, $
[Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by J. L. Swan Clerk, Book Vol. 1 Page 59.

Massachusetts 3707
Rep.
Mehitable Hardwick, who was widow of Richard Crispin who was a Private in the Revolution
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 70 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 11. day of Dec. 1843. and sent to Hon. R. C. Winthrop House of Representatives
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book  A, Vol.  1.  Page  43 1/2

7561. Massachusetts
Mehitabel Hardwick, who was widow of Richard Griffin
who was a pensioner under the Act of and who died on the 5 th September 1780 Essex Co. in the State of Massachusetts who was a Private in the company commanded by Captain Butler of the regt. commanded by Col. Nixon in Mass. line for
inscribed on the Roll of Massachusetts the rate of 70 Dollars per annum, to commence on the 14th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 24 th day of August and sent to Reuben Baldwin, Boston, Mass.
Whole amount due . . . . . $350
[Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by D. Brown Clerk, Book A. Vol. 1. Page 97.

Abihaila Hardwick formerly Mary Rich? Gnesin Mass
Act 7 July, 1838
Adm? 23 mo 7 days per week $77 44
deduct what has been paid at the rate of $70 per ann.
Act 110 3 March 1843 $77 44
deduct what has been paid at the rate of $70 per ann
Reuben Palsur Boston Mass.

No 8839. Notable Hardwick Mass ts Suspended
let to Reuben Baldwin April 27, 1843. " " " " June 5 " "
Act 7 th July '38

J. L. Edwards Esq Commission of Pensions Washington D.C.

Supplementary
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, May 1 1824
I hereby Certify, That, from an examination of the Books and Documents, relating to Military Services in the War of the Revolution, which remain in this Department, it appears that the name of Richard Crispin of Danvers is found upon a pay roll of Capt. John Adams, Company Col. Nelson dated June 29. 1777 for Two months, 24 days
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto affixed the Seal of the Commonwealth, the date above written.
W. L. S. Jr. Secy Secretary of the Commonwealth.

Boston Massachusetts
May 3 d 1844.
Sir
I transmit herewith the Certificate of the Secretary of this Commonwealth, shewing the service of Richard Crispin of Danvers, as a soldier two months & 7 days in Captain Adams company of Colonel Titcomb's Regiment, of the Revolutionary Army; Which certificate is forwarded as proof of additional service of said Richard Crispin deceased; and in support of an increase of Pension by Mrs Mehitable Hardwick formerly his widow, under the act 7 th July 1838. Also that of 3 d March 1843; both of which Pensions said Mehitable has heretofore claimed at the rate of $70 per. ann. and whose first Pension certificate, was dated 24 th August 1843.
Be pleased to give the above mentioned case the usual course of investigation and forward the result to me.
Very Respectfully Sir I am Your Obedient Servant. Reuben Baldwin.
James L. Edwards Esq. Comm'r of Pensions. Washington.

Boston, Massachusetts
May 30 th 1843.
Sir
I transmit herewith the certificate of the Secretary of this Commonwealth as proof in support of the claim to a 5 years Pension by Mrs. Abigail Harawick, formerly widow of Richard Crispin deceased under the act of Congress of the 7 th July 1838, & 23 rd August 1842.
The above case was referred to in your letter of the 27 th April 1843.
I presume that the Department will not hesitate to allow the aged widow the benefit of all the services credited to Richard Crispin - her first Husband.
Very Respectfully Sir I am Your Obedient Servant
Reuben Baldwin
James L. Edwards Esqr Comm'r of Pensions

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, May 29 th 1843.
I hereby Certify, That, from an examination of the Books and Documents, relating to Military Services in the War of the Revolution, which remain in this Department, it appears that the name of Richard Crispin, of the 8 th Company, is borne in an Ac t in a book containing the 4 th Regiment of foot 1776 Commanded by Lt. Col. Thomas Nixon, where he appears to be charged with Cash. viz. Nov r 21. for the month of September £ 2. Dec r 24. for cash for October and November £ 4. February 1 st to Cash for Dec r £ 2; ditto January 2 d . for travelling and mileage £ 2. 11. The name of Richard Crispin is found also in the 8 th month Service rolls as having enlisted from Danvers in Capt. John Barker Company in the 19 th Regiment of foot, Commanded by Col. Israel Hutchinson and late Col. Mansfield; - The name of Richard Crispin is borne in an order dated Camp Hill October 28 th 1778. on the Committee of Clothing, Signed by the noncommissioned officers, and soldiers of Captain John Barker Company, Colonel Israel Hutchinson 19 th Reg. of foot for money to be paid there in lieu of cash. In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto affixed the Seal of the Commonwealth, the date above written.
Wno. A. Bolles
Secretary of the Commonwealth.

Boston June 27 th 1843.
Sir,
I transmit herewith the certificate of the Secretary of this Commonwealth in relation to the commencement of the service of Richard Crispin in the first 8 months service in 1775, so far as is shown by the Rolls in his possession which I hope may be deemed satisfactory. The former certificate in this case shows that Richard Crispin received money of the U. S. on the 27 th Day of October of that year in lieu of a Coat which plainly shows that he was still in the service at that period. I presume the Department will not hesitate to allow the applicant the benefit of the service of Richard Crispin 8 months in 1775, & not less than 13 months in 1776 & 1777.
Your letter on the above case dated the 5 th instant was shown to the Secretary, merely for the purer purpose of information as to your requirements. He has thought proper to annex it to his certificate which I exceedingly regret, as your decision contains therein relative to the 8 months Rolls, a decree of the utmost importance. I have therefore to request that the letter referred to, may be disconnected from the Secretary's certificate, and returned to me again to be filed with your other communications.
Very Respectfully Sir I am Your Obedient Servant
Reuben Baldwin
James L. Oldards Esq. Commissioner of Pensions Washington

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, June 23 1843
I hereby Certify, That, from an examination of the Books and Documents, relating to Military Services in the War of the Revolution, which remain in this Department, it appears that the rolls in the office give no further facts, in regard to the services of Richard Cushing, than those already given in a previous certificate. The rolls of the returns, on which the said Cushing's name appears are from April 24 to Aug 1775.
And I further Certify, That, before search made for evidence of said facts, the application hereto annexed was filed in this

Office, in the form in which the same now appears; that the search was made by myself and my clerks alone: and that said application and the certificate above set forth, contain all the facts and circumstances which tend to satisfy me of the identity of the party described in the application with the individual who rendered the service.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto affixed the Seal of the Commonwealth, the date above written.
Jno. A. Folsom Secretary of the Commonwealth.
Wm. Baldwin Esq. S. C. Kim

Revolutionary
O. W. & N. DIVISION SEP 6 1901 RECEIVED

Akron, O., Sept. 2, 1901.
Hon H. Clay Evans,
U.S. Commissioner of Pensions; - Dear Sir: - Will you kindly inform me of any war records of Crispins aside from the late Col. Silas Crispin of Brooklyn, N.Y. and of M. W. Crispin of Richmond Mo.? I think there were Crispins in Illinois who were in the Civil war but I have no address of the party to whom I allude. He was said to have been at G.A.R. meeting at Chicago a few years ago.
Have you any war records of Crispins in the Revolutionary war? The Crispins were then mostly in and about Phila and Burlington, New Jersey.
Any favor you may render in this matter I will sincerely thank you for in advance.
Very Truly Yrs
To Hon H. Clay Evans
Wm.rost Crispin
Pf. Is there are records of Masons in the Rev. war from Winchester, Va. 2 or in that vicinity? W.F.C.