Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 43,432, Joseph Cutler, Conn.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Conn
Butler, Joseph
S. 43432
CONTENTS

1,444
New York Roll
✓ Joseph Cutter 2 nd Capt Smith Private. Connecticut line - 1777 - 3 years.
In the army of the United States during the Revolutionary War.
Inscribed on the Roll of New York — at the rate of — 8 — Dollars per month, to commence on the 9 of April 1818 —
Certificate of Pension issued the 30 of June 1818 and sent to Morris Miller Esq Utica Co. New York
Arrears to 4th of Sept r 1818. Semi-annual ending
4 Mar 29/30 $ 38.93
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
Paid 5 July 27 Chandler
Continued Neda
Joseph Cutter Pensioned New York 1818

Joseph Butler 2
1444
Madison Co June 18.
NY
2

STATE OF NEW-YORK.
Court of Common Pleas, } ss. County of Madison, }
On this 4 th day of October 1820 personally appeared in open court, being a court of record for the said county (created as such by the laws of the state of New-York) Joseph Butler aged 70 years, resident in the said county, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath declare, that he served in the revolutionary war, as follows:—In Colonel Butler's regiment, in captain Smith's company in the Connecticut line, according to the original declaration of this declarant, bearing date the 18 th day of March 1818 and that he is now a pensioner and holds a pension certificate from the war department of the United States, numbered 1,444 and bearing date on the 13 th day of June 1818 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 hereunto annexed and by me subscribed."
S C H E D U L E.
  Real estate none Cabinet up ————— $42.50   Personal property Woolen wheel ————— 1.50   One horse (add) ————— $20.00 Three old chairs ————— 0.75   One cow ————— 15.00 Knives forks & spoons ————— .50   4 sheep ————— 4.00 $52.75   Wadding kitchen ware 3.00   Broachery ware ————— 0.50   42.50 
My occupation is a farmer the number of my family residing with me two years able, unable to work my wife aged sixty years one son  Warren Hunter aged thirteen years able to support himself, if he had a place
The capacity to contribute to their support as above stated
Joseph Butler
(Signed)
Sworn to and declared on the 4 th day of October 1820 before me in open court —
J. N. H. H. Clerk
I Isaac S. H. H. Clerk of the county of Madison, do hereby certify, that the foregoing 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 fifty two dollars and 75 cents. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said court, on this 4 th day of October 1820
J. N. H. H. Clerk
Clerk of the court of the county of Madison.

59 Joseph Cutler
Adonitide
John Cutler

State of New York } Oneida County } ss:
Joseph Cutler being duly sworn saith that he is a resident of the County of Oneida and State of New York - that by reason of his reduced circumstances in life he is in need of assistance from his country for support - that he never had any pension allowed him by the laws of the United States - that he served as a soldier in the war of the Revolution on the continental establishment six years and upwards - he enlisted in 1777. in Smith's Company Chandler Reg t . Connecticut line and served therein about one year: after which he served about three years in Richards Company Sherman Reg t . and was then transferred to Butler Reg t . from which he was honourably discharged at the end of the War in 1783. His Discharge is lost.
Joseph Cutler
Sworn 9 th Ap r . 1818 } Before me }
H. S. Miller Writ Judge of Oneida
State of New York } Oneida County } ss:
David Ostron being sworn saith that he knows the above named applicant Joseph Cutler. — and believes him to be a man of truth and veracity - and that he this deponent fully believes the matters set forth in the above affidavit to be true.
Sworn this 9 th Ap r . 1818 } Before me. }
David Ostron
H. S. Miller Writ Judge of Oneida

June 22, 1933.
Dr. Dwight B. Fuller Fuller Building 10 South 18 Street Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
BA-J/ILL Joseph Cutler S. 43432
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of Joseph Cutler whose record you cite from a report of the War Department.
The record of the Joseph Cutler who rendered that service is given below as found in the papers on file in pension claim, S. 43432. It is not shown that he was promoted to rank of captain.
Jospeh Cutler enlisted in 1777 and served one year in Captain Smith's company, Colonel Chandler's Connecticut regiment; after this, he enlisted and served about three years in Captain Richards' company, Colonel Sherman's Connecticut regiment, was transferred to Colonel Butler's regiment from which he was discharged at the close of the war, having served in all about six years.
He was allowed pension on his application executed April 9, 1818, at which time he resided in Oneida County, New York.
In 1820, the soldier was a resident of Madison County, New York, then seventy years of age, and stated that his family living with him consisted of his wife, aged sixty years, whose name is not shown, and a son, aged thirteen years, name not clearly written. A tracing of the name is attached.
He died July 5, 1827.
Very truly yours,
A. D. HILLER, Assistant to Administrator.

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Joseph Butler Rev. Rev. Rev.
Act: 18 th March 18 th
Index:—Vol. 8, Page 120
[Arrangement of 1870.]
Apr. 24/94 Unit Christ. Ch. 194 Bryant St. Buffalo, N.Y.
Dec. 27, 1904 Hist. to Mr. R. B. Fletcher, Wilmington Del.
Dec. 27, 1904 same to Mrs. W.S. Stockbridge, Wash. D.C. medip fr. Dr. Chamberlin
1923 Oct. 22 Hist to Roswell C. Pogue awd.
1929- Feb. 21, Hist to Hon. Geo. P. Darrow for Mr. P. M. Gabel M.E.E.
1933- June 22 Hist. to Dr. Dwight B. Fuller- D.L.L.

State of New-York, ONEIDA COUNTY, ss. }
I MORRIS S. MILLER, First Judge of the county of Oneida, do certify, that it appears to my satisfaction that the within named Joseph Butler , did serve in the Revolutionary War, against the common enemy, on the Continental Establishment, for the term of nine months or longer, as stated in the declaration hereto annexed. And I now transmit the proceedings and testimony taken and had before me, to the Secretary of the Department of War, pursuant to the directions of the Act of 18th March, 1818. Dated this 14 day of May 1818.
M. S. Miller First Judge of Oneida.
STATE OF NEW-YORK, } CLERK'S OFFICE OF ONEIDA COUNTY, }
I do certify that the above signature, and the signatures to the certificates of the affidavits hereto annexed, are in the proper hand writing of Morris S. Miller, the First Judge of the county of Oneida. In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of this Court. Dated the 15 th of May 1818.
Francis A. Woodgood

I have no idea how to get attention at the Pension Bureau - I wonder if you could by any chance put me into the way of getting a quick answer as to where Capt. Joseph Cutter (Joseph 4. - Bane James - James 1.) was born  enlisted - I have all the other data. He was born in Killingly Connecticut. Dec. 16. 1748. He settled early at Watertown Conn. where he was appointed Corporal in a military company at the commencement of the Revolution. He enlisted (but where?) in the Conti- nental Army. Serving seven years. I believe

ah an army post. I shall get her. - Violet is at present a second in her class. & so good in silhouettes that a Chicago paper (the best there) has engaged her to ask for her life - & to print her silhouettes (some samples) & her picture. I do not know whether to get her or not. I have had offers of the same kind before - one from the Buffalo Express.
I am oh! so anxious to find out a question about a great grandfather of mine on my mother's side - at some time my matters will be decided with for me.

received a pension during the few last years of his life. he married Mary Worthy Gould. in 1806, he removed to Sullivan Madison Co. near Oneida Lake. & died in Mendon. N.Y. 1827. his widow died in Buffalo N.Y. Sep. 1833 -.
you have no idea how gratified I would be if I could be put in the way of getting where the was listed, can you suggest what can be done about it?

Jewish Rabbi - a catholic Priest & a Methodist minister we were boosted up the Society over Joe in the making list a week after we applied. Hein is the youngest of the Hoo-
Saturday eve. we are invited to the reception tendered to the Chinese Minister. I do it goes. The rest have gone to Ogontz tonight. Sunday we were there to dine with the President of the School. Dr Spence. — me

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Buffalo, Mar 31 st 19 th Bryant St - 194
Mr Wm. Schoen
Dear Sir
My grandfather Joseph Butler was born in Killingly Ch. Dec 16 th 1748 - he settled in Water- bury Ch. He enlisted in the Continental Army, and served the entire seven years of the war. He af- terwards lived in Utica, Vernon, Paris Hill & Mendon, in New York State.

43432 He died in Mendon R. I. in 1827 receiving a pension the latter part of his life.
This information I obtained from a book called The Butler Memorial - published a few years since by Mr. Nahum S. Butler of Greenfield Mass.
My mother told me
that her father, Joseph Butler served in the Revolutionary war - I think he was a private.
My daughter wish- ing to join the Daugh- ters of the American Revolution would like official testimo- ny for that purpose
Thanking you for your reply to my former

communication
I remain
very respectfully
(Mrs) Mary L. Peter.

CHICAGO, SEPT. 8, 1923
BUREAU OF PENSIONERS, WASHINGTON, D.C.
Gentlemen:-
Will you be so kind to help me out on the following as I am making application for membership in the Sons of the American Revolution who ask for a certificate of my ancestor's service -
JOSEPH CUTLER
Born in Killingly, Ct. Dec. 16, 1748 served in the revolution May 11 to Dec. 1775; also Apr. 1777, etc. Private, etc.
He died in Mendon, Oneida Co. N.Y. July 5, 1827 and was receiving pension for service.
Here lies my difficulty his father, I believe served also as Corporal or Sgt and it may be I am mixing the service, and I believe the application will show how much service he had.
Kindly oblige me with the proper information, and accept my grateful thanks.
Very truly yours,
ROSWELL CUTLER BOGUE,
ROOM 1333 Stock Exchange Bldg., Chicago, Ill.

GEORGE P. DARROW SEVENTH DISTRICT PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES U. S. WASHINGTON, D. C.
February 6, 1929.
Hon. Winfield Scott, Commissioner of Pensions. Dear Commissioner:
I have been requested to endeavor to secure a statement of the military service of a man named Joseph Cutler, who served with the Connecticut Troops during the Revolutionary War.
If you can furnish me this information from your records the favor will be much appreciated.
Yours very truly,
George P. Darrow
D-G

GEORGE P. DARROW SEVENTH DISTRICT PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES U. S. WASHINGTON, D. C.
February 19, 1929.
Hon. Winfield Scott, Commissioner of Pensions. Dear Commissioner:
Referring further to my letter of February 6th asking for a statement of the military service of Joseph Cutler, who served with Connecticut Troops during the Revolutionary War, and your reply of February 7th:
I am enclosing copy of letter addressed to me by Mr. P. M. Gabell containing the further information you desired.
Yours very truly,
George P. Darrow
D-G
Encl.

HOURS 10 A. M. TO 12.30 NOON AFTERNOON AND SUNDAY HOURS BY APPOINTMENT
BELL TELEPHONE LOCUST 6941
Dr. Dwight B. Fuller 416 & 418 Fuller Building 10 South 18th Street
PHILADELPHIA, PA. June 8th, 1933
Director of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:—
OK for service
Can you give me some information as to Joseph Cutler? The War Department records state "that one Joseph Cutler served in the Revolutionary War as a private in Captain David Smith's Company, 8th Connecticut Regiment, commanded successively by Colonel John Chandler, Major Joseph Hait, Colonel Giles Russel and Colonel Isaac Sherman. He enlisted April 5th, 1777, for the war, was promoted corporal June 5th, 1779; sergeant September 5th, 1781; was transferred to Captain William Richards' Company, 5th Connecticut Regiment, commanded by Colonel Isaac Sherman in January, 1781 and on November 1, 1782, to a company designated as 5th Company and Captain Jonathan Heart's Company, 1st Connecticut Regiment and his name is last borne on the company muster roll of that organization dated May 27th, 1783, without remark as to termination of service. The First Connecticut Regiment was under the command of Colonel Zebulon Butler.
I wish to know whether or not he was promoted to Captaincy during the War of the Revolution - and was he an officer of the Militia , or of the Line , and did he receive a pension ? no
I will appreciate this information very much. Thanking you in advance, I am,
Very sincerely yours,
Dwight B Fuller.
DBF-JCM
Stamped envelope encl 2

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR BUREAU OF PENSIONS, WASHINGTON, D. C.,
See also Jno 1,264 b.
In reply to your request for a statement of the military history of Joseph Butler , a soldier of the Revolutionary war, you will please find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT.  LENGTH OF SERVICE.  RANK.  OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED.  STATE.    CAPTAIN.  COLONEL.       Enlisted April 1777 in Capt Smith's Company Col Chandler's regiment  regiment , served one year and was transferred to Capt Richards company Col. Sherman's regiment; appointed discharged from Col Butler's regiment at the close of the war     Battles engaged in, None mentioned.    Residence of soldier at enlistment, Iowa not given.    Date of application for pension, Apr 9 1818.    Residence at date of application, Seneca Co. NY.    Age at date of application, 68 years    Remarks: In 1820 had a wife aged 60 yrs (name not given) and a son aged 13.   
Very respectfully,
Mrs. Mary L. Peter 194 Bryant St Buffalo NY.
 48  68   1 Commissioner. 

I. 43,432, Rev. War.
I. S. C. Exr.
Dec. 27, 1904.
Sir:
In reply to your request for a statement of the military history of Joseph Cutler- you are advised that he applied for a pension April 9, 1818 at which time he was sixty-eight years of age and a resident of Oneida Co., N.Y.
He stated that he served on the Continental Establishment six years and upwards: enlisted in 1777, in Capt. Smith's company, Col. Chandler's regt. of Connecticut line and served about one year; after which he served in Capt. Richard's company, Col. Sherman's regt. about three years; and was then transferred to Col. Butler's regt. from which he was honorably discharged at the end of the War in 1783. No battles are mentioned. Residence at enlistment not shown.
In 1820 he stated that his family consisted of his wife, aged sixty years (name not stated) and son named Hector? age thirteen years-
His claim was allowed.
Very respectfully,
Acting Commissioner.
Mr. R. P. Fletcher,
U. S. Pension Examiner,
Wilmington, Del.

I. 43,432, Rev. War.
I. S. C. Exr.
Dec. 27, 1904.
Madam:
In reply to your request for a statement of the military history of Joseph Cutler- you are advised that he applied for a pension April 9, 1818 at which time he was sixty-eight years of age and a resident of Oneida Co., N. Y.
He stated that he served on the Continental Establishment six years and upwards: enlisted in 1777, in Capt. Smith's company, Col. Chandler's regt. of Connecticut line and served about one year; after which he served in Capt. Richard's company, Col. Sherman's regt. about three years; and was then transferred to Col. Butler's regt. from which he was honorably discharged at the end of the War in 1783. No battles are mentioned. Residence at enlistment not shown.
In 1820 he stated that his family consisted of his wife, aged sixty years (name not stated) and son named Dec- tor? age thirteen years-
His claim was allowed.
Very respectfully,
Acting Commissioner.
Mrs. W. S. Stockbridge,
Flat 5 "The Co l lentz,
Washington, D. C.

February 18, 1929.
Honorable George P. Darrow, House of Representatives Office Bldg., Washington, District of Columbia.
Dear Mr. Darrow:
Thank you for your prompt reply enclosing the copy of letter to you from the Bureau of Pensions regarding military service of Joseph Cutler with Connecticut Troops.
The Joseph Cutler who is the subject of our inquiry is mentioned in the Cutler Memorial and Genealogical History compiled by Nahum S. Cutler, Greenfield, Mass., as having settled at Waterbury, Connecticut, where he was appointed Corporal in a military company.
At the commencement of the Revolution he enlisted in the Continental Army, serving seven years, or through the War. He received a pension during a few of the last years of his life. The date of his birth is given as December 16, 1748, and he is said to have died in 1827. He married Dorothea Judd, January 26, 1786.
Further than this, we have no information, and we are requesting a letter from the Bureau of Pensions in order to make authoritative as much as possible the information we already have.
Yours truly,
Registrar.
PMG.L

Rev. and 1812 Wars Section MEE/eel
February 21, 1929
Honorable George P. Darrow House of Representatives Washington, D.C.
My dear Mr. Darrow:
In response to your letter of February 19, 1929, with which you enclosed copy of a letter from Mr. P.M. Gabell, I have the honor to advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 43432, it appears that Joseph Cutler enlisted in 1777 and served one year in Captain Smith's Company, Colonel Chandler's Connecticut Regiment.
He again enlisted and served about three years in Captain Richard's Company, Colonel Sherman's Connecticut Regiment, was transferred to Colonel Butler's Regiment and served until close of war, having served in all about six years.
He was allowed pension on his application executed April 9, 1818, while living in Oneida County, New York.
In 1820, the soldier stated that he was seventy years old, his wife, name not stated, was sixty years

years old and son Hector, thirteen years old.
He died, July 5, 1827.
There are no further family data.
Very truly yours,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.

Rev. and 1812 Wars Section.
aws
October 22, 1923.
Roswell C. Bogue, Room 1333 Stock Exchange Bldg., Chicago, Ill.
1820 70 35
Sir;
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 43433, it appears that Joseph Cutler enlisted in 1777 and served one year in Captain Smith's company, Colonel Chandler's Connec- ticut regiment. He again enlisted and served about three years in Captain Richard's company, Colonel Sher- man's Connecticut regiment , was transferred to Colonel Butler's regiment and served until close of war, having served in all about six years.
He was allowed pension on his application executed April 9, 1818, while living in Oneida County, New York.
In 1820, soldier stated that he was 70 years old, his wife, name not stated, was 60 60 years old and son Hec- tor 13 years old. are There is no further family data on file.
Respectfully,
He died July 5, 1827
Commissioner.