Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 22,737, Joseph Carswell, N.H.

SERVICE
NUMBER
N. H.
Carswell Joseph or Caswell
W. 22,737
Lydia
CONTENTS

17957 R
New Hampshire Joseph Carswell
of Barrington in the state of N.H.C who was a Private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Gilley of the N.H. line, for the term of three years
Inscribed on the Roll of N.H.C at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 2 of August 1820
Certificate of Pension issued the 14. of Dec 1820 and sent to Hon. J. Busse H. R.
Arrears to 4th of Sept 1820 $ 80
Semi-ann. all'ce ending 4 March 1820 48
30/ 4/ 1820 /30
$ 56.00
7.74 1.06 8.80
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
May 1. 1820

Joseph Camsells Declaration

State of New Hampshire
Stratford, ss
On this second day of August A.D. 1820 Before me Valentine Smith, one of the judges of the court of common pleas, within & for said County of Stratford, personally appears Joseph Carswell of Barrington in said County, aged sixty two years, a resident in said Barrington in said State, who being by me first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath, make the following Declaration, in order to obtain the pension made by the late act of Congress, entitled "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land & naval service of the United States in the Revolutionary War" That he the said Joseph Carswell enlisted in the service of the United States in 1776 for five months and served that time - that he again enlisted at about the close of the year 1776, at Ticonderoga in the second New Hamp- shire Regiment of the New Hampshire line in the company commanded by Captain Cherry, that he continued to serve in the said corps, or in the service of the United States for the term of three years, when he was honorably discharged, which discharge, with his dwelling house, was consumed by fire about ten years after - That he was in the Battle of Bemis Heights when Burgoyne surrendered to General Gates - and that he is in reduced circumstances, & stands in need of the as- sistance of his County for support; & that he has no other evidence now in his power of his said services. Sworn to and declared before me the day & year aforesaid.
V. Smith J Valentine Smith Judge of the Court of Common Pleas

Pleas in the County of Stafford in said State of New Hampshire, as aforesaid, do certify, that it appears to my satisfaction, that the said Joseph Carswell did serve in the Revolutionary war, as stated in the preceding Declaration, against the common enemy; And I now transmit the proceedings and testimony taken and had before me, to the Secretary for the War Department, pursuant to the direction of the aforementioned Act of Congress —
W. Smith.
By Order of the Judge A. Peirce, Clerk

Joseph Casswell
Adm te under law May 1. 1880
decide under law March 1888

To the Justices of the Court of Common Pleas now sitting at Gilmanton within and for the County of Strafford and State of New-Hampshire, on the first Tuesday of July  August 1820
Joseph Carnwell aged 62 years , resident in Barrington in said County, comes into court, and in pursuance of an act of Congress passed on the 1st day of May, 1820, brings with him, and in his proper person exhibits to said Court a Schedule by him subscribed, containing his whole Estate and Income—his necessary clothing and bedding excepted—as follows:—
One Cow, two Swine, one Ox, 6 old Chairs, one Chest, one old pine table, Tea kettle & small pot —and I am indebted to sundry persons the sum of not less than Seventy Dollars
his Joseph X Carnwell mark
And the said Joseph Carnwell following oath by him duly taken and subscribed:—viz.
in pursuance as aforesaid produceth to said Court the
I Joseph Carnwell do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18th day of March, 1818, and that I have not, since that time, by gift, sale, or in any manner, disposed of my property, or any part thereof, with intent thereby so to diminish it as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress, entitled "an act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the revolutionary war," passed on the 18th day of March, 1818; and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me, any property or securities, contracts or debts due to me, nor have I any income other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed and by me subscribed.
his Joseph X Carnwell mark
And the said Joseph Carnwell doth here in Court further declare on oath, that he served in the revolutionary war as follows, viz.
That he entered the service in 1776 for five months and served that time, that he again enlisted for three years in the Comp y commanded by Capt. Cherry (at Fredericksburg ) in the 2 d N.H. Regiment of the New-Hampshire line and served that time and was honorably discharged, which discharge was destroyed with his house by fire about ten years after said time—that he was in the battle at Bemis' heights when Burgoyne surrendered &c.

That the date of his original declaration in order to obtain a pension is this day , and the number of his pension application — That his occupation is that of a Labourer but can not labour being afflicted with a Rheumatic complaint &c. — That the number and names of with the several ages contracted in the Army his family residing with him, and their ages and capacities to contribute to their support, are as follows, viz.
his wife Lydia aged 65 years not able to labour but very little Son Andrew aged 16 years healthy but weak in his ankles — Daughter Hulda aged 25 years supports herself —
Wherefore he prays the opinion of the said Court as to the value of the property contained in the said schedule, and that the same, together with a copy of the premises, be duly certified to the Secretary of War.
Sworn and declared before the said court the 2 nd
day of August 1820.
Attest, A. Peirce,
CLERK.
} Joseph X Gasswell mark
STATE OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE.....STRAFFORD ss.
At a Court of Common Pleas holden at Libersnton within and for the County of Strafford and State of New-Hampshire, on the 2 nd day of August 1820 before
DANIEL M. DURELL, Esquire, Chief Justice, and
VALENTINE SMITH, and
SAMUEL QUARLES,
} Associate Justices of said Court.
The aforesaid schedule and oath and the above declaration duly subscribed and sworn by the said Joseph Gasswell having been by him exhibited in person, and presented to the court, and the same being seen and considered, it is the opinion of said Court that the value of the property contained in said schedule is Thirty Three dollars & Seventeen cents . Wherefore the Court order that a copy of the premises, together with the proceedings thereon, be duly certified to the Secretary of War.
Attest, A. Peirce,
CLERK.
STATE OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE.....STRAFFORD ss.
I, ANDREW PEIRCE, Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas within and for the County of Strafford, being a court of record, do certify that the foregoing schedule and oath, and the declaration annexed, with the proceedings and opinion of the court thereon, are true copies from the Records and files of said court.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said Court, the Second day of August 1820.
A. Peirce, CLERK.

Lettr. P. G. T. Jan'y 15. 1851
4694 New Hampshire, Port- Lydia Casswell, aged widow of Joseph who served in the Revolutionary
war, as a Private
Onee from 1880.
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 96 Dollars 00
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
1 st July 1848
Certificate of Pension issued the 4 th day of Jan'y 1851 and sent to
David Mannas Newmarket N. H.
Encl 19 July 1850
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 64 Vol. 1

Lydia Bassett widow of Joseph New Hampshire
admitted Private $50 per ann Comm of February 1846.
Acty June 1844 V 2 February 1845.
80 June 1846
2 June 1848 Mrs. Bassett
Lydia Bassett widow of Joseph Bassett.
Herewith N. H. Register (July)
John Bassett Jr Esq Center Chapel Stafford Co. N. H.

State of New Hampshire Strafford County ss
On this twenty sixth day of June in the year one thousand eight hundred and forty eight.
Personally appeared before C. W. Woodman Judge of Probate & of Wills for said County. Lydia Baswell of Strafford and a resident of Strafford in said County, aged ninety one 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 2 nd day of February A.D. 1848 granting pensions to widows of persons who served du- ring the Revolutionary war;
That she is widow of Joseph Baswell who was a soldier in the militia of the State of New Hamp- shire and served as such in the Revolutionary war in the Company of Capt Drew and Regiment of Col. Poor; that said Joseph Baswell received when alive a pension of ninety six dollars per

day of March in the year one thousand seven hundred and seventy nine By Rev. Isaac Smith:
That her said husband died on the ninth day of February in the year one thousand eight hundred and forty six at said Stafford, leaving said Lydia his widow
She further declares that she is still a widow
her Lydia Canville mark
Sworn to and Subscribed the day and year first above written
Before me E. W. Woodman Judge of Probate &c
State of New Hampshire Stafford Is.
I Enoch Berry Registrar of Probate for said County of Stafford hereby certify that the aforesaid E. W. Woodman is Judge of Probate within and for said County. And that the foregoing signature purporting to be his is Genuine
On testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court, of Probate this 26 th day of June A. D. 1878.
Enoch Berry Registrar of Probate for said County of Stafford,

Please make your return to John Peavy Jr, Esquire, Centre Stafford County of Stafford and State of New Hampshire
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to ring in the by the day of time

The following is an extract from the Records of the town of Gilmanton in the County of Belknap and State of New Hampshire.
"Joseph Caluill of Northwood & Lydia Evans of Barrington were joined together in marriage March the thirteenth in the year one thousand seven hundred and seventy nine by Rev'd Mr Isaac Smith."
I hereby certify that the above is a true copy of the record with the exception of the date, which is expressed on record in fair legible figures as follows "March yr 13th 1779".
Alfred Prescott Town Clerk of Gilmanton
I Alfred Prescott above named depose and say that I hold the office of Town Clerk in the town of Gilmanton, in the County of Belknap and State of New Hampshire, and that the above is a true extract from the record of said town of Gilmanton with the exception above named as certified by me.
Alfred Prescott Town Clerk of Gilmanton
State of New Hampshire
Belknap. Gp.
May 27, 1848
Personally appearing the above named Alfred Prescott, who is a credible witness, made solemn oath that the above affidavit by him subscribed is true.
Before me
Andrew Mack
Justice of the Peace

State of New-Hampshire.
Office of Secretary of State.
I, Thomas P. Treadwell, Secretary of State aforesaid, do hereby certify, that Andrew Moack — is an acting Justice of the Peace, in and for the County of Belknap — duly Commissioned and qualified. His Commission was dated on the 23 rd — day of Decm r . 1845 and will expire on the 23 rd — day of Decm r . 1850 and his signature, as such, to the annexed instrument is genuine.
Given under my hand and the Seal of the State, this 9 th — day of June 1848
Thomas P. Treadwell, Secretary of State.

O. W. & N. Division.
F.S.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
Bureau of Pensions,
Washington, D. C.,
December 12, 1904.
Sir:-
In reply to your request for a statement of the military history of * JOSEPH CASWELL * a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will 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. --- 1778 5 mo. Pri. Not stated Not stated N. H. Late, 1778 8 yrs. " Cherry 2nd. N.H. Regiment N. H.
Battles engaged in,
SEABIS HEIGHTS.
Residence of soldier at enlistment,
Northwood, N.H.
Date of application for pension,
August 2, 1820.
Residence at date of application,
Barrington, N.H.
Age at date of application,
Sixty-two years.
Remarks: He married Lydia Evans March 18, 1779, and died Feb. 9, 1848.
Capt. George A. Welker, Police Station #12, So. Boston, Mass.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.

Dec. 12 Hist. to Geo. A. Walker, Ex-Boston, Mass.
Res 1884
WIDOW, &c.
1894 Capt.
File No. 22,737
Lydia Casmell
Wid of
Joseph Casmell
Ohio Rev war
Act: Feb. 20  1848
Index:—Vol. 4 , Page 121
[Arrangement of 1870.]

4694 Pors
New Hampshire
Reported
Sydia Caswell widow of Joseph Caswell N.H. who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Private
scribed 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 12th day of April, 1849 and sent to
John Peavey Jr. Center Stafford Stafford N.H.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 13 Vol. 1

Reported
587 Part New-Hampshire Lydia Carswell widow of Joseph Carswell who was a Private in the Revolution Husband died 9 th Feb. 1846.
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 80 Dollars — Cents per annum, to commence on the 9 th day of March , 1846. February.
Certificate of Pension issued the 12 th day of April, 1849 and sent to John Peasey & Co. Centre Strafford, N. H.
[Act of JUNE 17, 1844.]
Recorded in Book C Vol. 2 - Page 14

private Joseph Carswell, N. Hamp. Act. March 1818, to what time paid?
Pension Office
April 11. 1849
Due 9 th Feb 1816.
Paid to his death.
W. B.

I Thomas Carswell, of Strafford, in the county of Strafford, and State of New Hampshire, depose and say, that I was well acquainted with Joseph Carswell, of Strafford, deceased, and formerly of Northwood, in the county of Rockingham, and State aforesaid, who was a Revolutionary pensioner, of the State of New Hampshire, and the amount of his pension certificate, was $98.00 per annum, and the said Joseph Carswell died, on the ninth day February 1846. and left, Lydia Carswell, & she has not intermarried, but continues to be a widow of the above named, Joseph Carswell, and the said Lydia Carswell is this day a living. June, 6 th 1848.
Thomas Carswell
State of New Hampshire, } June, 6 th 1848. Strafford ss.
personally appearing, the above named Thomas Carswell, who is a credible witness, and made solemn oath, that the above affidavit by him subscribed is true,
Before me,
John Peasey Jr., Justice of the peace.

I Orran Carswell, of Strafford in the county of Strafford, and State of New Hampshire, depose and say, that I was well acquainted, with Joseph Carswell, of Strafford, deceased, and formerly of Northwood, in the county of Rockingham, and state aforesaid, who was a Revolutionary pensioner, of the state of New Hampshire, and the amount of his pension certificate, was $96,00 per annum, and the said Joseph Carswell, died, on the ninth day of February, 1846, and left Lydia Carswell, and she has not intermarried, but, continues to be a widow of the above named, Joseph Carswell. And the said Lydia Carswell, is this day a living, June, 6 th 1848.
Orran Carswell
State of New Hampshire, June 6 th 1848. Strafford ss. } Personally appearing, the above named, Orran Carswell who, is a credible witness, and made solemn oath, that the above affidavit, by him subscribed is true.
Before me,
John Pease Jr., Justice of the peace.
State of New Hampshire Probate Office Strafford I Enoch Berry Register of Probate for said County of Strafford do hereby certify that the above named John Pease Jr. is an acting Justice of the Peace in and for the said County of Strafford duly commissioned and qualified his Commission was dated on the 17 th day of June 1846 and will expire on the 17 th day of June 1851. and his signature as such to the annexed instruments are Genuine Given Under my hand and the seal of said Court of Probate this 26 th day of June A.D. 1848. Enoch Berry Register of Probate for said County of Strafford

Before me, David Murray, a Justice of the Peace and Licensor throughout the State of New Hampshire appeared Thomas Caswell, and took made the follow- ing declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the Joint Resolution passed by Congress July 1. 1848, That he is administrator of the Estate of Lydia Caswell, and who was the widow of Joseph Caswell, a Revolutionary prisoner under the act of March 18. 1818. That the said Lydia Cas- well received a pension under the act of February 28 1848, at the rate of Eighty dollars per annum and died July 18. 1850. The therefore asks for the arrears of pension due to the said Lydia at the time of her death, under said Resolution. Thomas Caswell
State of New Hampshire
Stratford, ss October 30 1850. Subscribed and sworn to, before me, David Murray Justice of the Peace
I hereby certify that the said Lydia Caswell, was the person represented to be in the foregoing declaration.
David Murray Justice Peace

The State of New Hampshire Strafford Ss. Court of Common Pleas — Clerk's office
I, John H. Smith Clerk of said Court. The same being a Court of Record, hereby certify that David Murray is a Justice of the Peace throughout the said State duly com- missioned and qualified, and was at the time of the taking the within affidavit, that his commission is dated July 6, 1846 and will expire July 5, 1857, and that the within signature purporting to be his, are true and genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said court this thirty first day October A.D. 1850.
John H. Smith Clerk

STATE OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE.
Strafford County, ss.
At a Court of Probate holden at Dover in said County, on the third day of September A. D. 1850, before the Hon. Charles W Woodman , Judge of Probate for said County,
It was proved to the satisfaction of said Court, that Lydia Caswell late of Stratford in said County, a Revolutionary widow Pensioner under the Act of the United States, A. D. 18 Died at said Stratford in said County, and that said Lydia was the widow of Joseph Caswell, deceased, late a Revolutionary Pensioner at $96 per year on the nineteenth day of July A. D. 1850, A. D. 18  leaving a Widow named  who still survives. And that I certify that Thomas Caswell was duly appointed Administrator of the Estate of said Lydia Caswell of on the said third day of September A. D. 1850, at the time aforesaid. AND I hereby further certify that it appears by the Records and Files in the Probate Office for said County of Strafford, that said appointment still remains in full force, and in no wise revoked, reversed or annulled.
IN testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said Court, at the Probate Office in said County, this thirtieth day of October A. D. 1850.
John H. White , Register of Probate for said County of Strafford.

Selectmen of Barrington Certificate & Affidavit

State of New Hampshire Strafford ss. We the subscribers selectmen of Barrington in said County certify that Joseph Garswell who is a claimant for a pension is a citizen of said Town that he is poor and in actual need of the assistance of his country for support. Nov. 12 th 1819 Tobias Roberts John Gaverly H.
Strafford ss. Nov r 16 th 1819. Then the above named Selectmen of Barrington made solemn oath that the foregoing certificate by them subscribed was just & true.
Before me Job O'Br Justice Peace.

Joseph Robinson testimony in favor of Joseph Barnwell.

Joseph Robinson of Lee in the County of Strafford and State of New Hampshire late a soldier in the war of the revolution. Depose and say that I served in said War in the New Hampshire line under the continental establishment for more than three years successively. That I well knew Joseph Carr well then of Northwood now of Barrington in said State of New Hampshire, who is now a claimant for a pension. That said Carr well enlisted in the latter part of the year 1776 at or near Saratoga in the State of New York for three years. That he served in Capt Cherry's company in the second New Hampshire Regiment the full period of his enlistment and was Honorably discharged from the service. That he fought the enemy at the battle of Bemis heights at the time General Burgoin surrendered to General Gates. I further testify that I have lived for many years past in the vicinity of Carr well and know that he is in indigent circumstances, and that for a considerable part of the time he is incapable to labor or do anything for the support of himself or family by reason of Rheumatic complaints.
Joseph Robinson made his mark above
Rockingham St. August 12. 1820 Then Joseph Robinson who subscribed the above made solemn oath the same was just & true before me Israel Bartlett Justice
I hereby certify that the above deponent is a credible person. — Israel Bartlett Justice

John H. Knight's testimony, in fact of Joseph Cawell

I John Knight of Northwood in the State of New Hampshire state a soldier in the war of the Revolution. Depose and say that I served in said war in the New Hampshire line under the continental establishment in the year 1776 and continued in service for more than three years successively. That I well knew Joseph Garswell then of Northwood but now of Barrington in said State of New- Hampshire, who is now a claimant for a pension. That said Garswell was enlisted in the latter part of the year 1776. at or near Saratoga in the State of New York for three years. That he served in Capt Cherry's company in the second New Hampshire Regiment the full period of his enlistment and was honorably discharged from the service. That he fought the enemy at the battle of Bemis's height, at the time General Burgoyne surrendered to General Gates. I further testify that I have lived for many years past in the vicinity of said Garswell, and know that he is in indigent circumstances, and that for a considerable part of the time is unable to labor or do anything for the support of himself or family by reason of Rheumatic complaints. —
John Knight
Rockingham ss. August 12th  November 1820 Then John Knight who subscribed the above affidavit made solemn Oath the same was just and true.
Before me Israel Bartlett Jus: peace
I hereby certify that the above deponent is a credible person. —
Israel Bartlett Jus: peace

Newmarket N.H. Jany 24. 1837
Sir,
The name of the Administrator of Lydia Caswell, is Thomas Caswell and not Joseph as stated in this certificate I therefore return it for correction. As the name of the pensioner's husband was Joseph it is possible that the Regr of Probate made a mistake in making the certificate, but by reference to the declarative testimony for the same. Ryan will undoubtedly find the name Thomas. Please address the subscriber.
I am, very respectfully, Your Obl Servt David Murray
Jamies E. Heath Esqr Commr of Pensions Washington
Dle

due to $96 per annum due & paid per annum at $80 per annum Aug 1 July 1848 & Enderbury 19 July 1850. Payable to Joseph Casswell, Admin- istrator of the estate
Nov 17/44 Sydney Casswell 4694 For James J. Esdaile Esq. Commissioner of Pensions Washington DC David Murray Minister of State for Foreign Affairs 1847

Newmarket N.H. Nov 1 1880
Sir,
Enclosed I forward you the claim of the heirs of Lydia Casswell for the arrears of Pension due the said Lydia, at the time of her decease.
Her certificate was surrendered to the pension Agent at Portsmouth, in September by the Administrator.
Please address the Subscriber
I am, very respectfully, Your Oat. Servt David Murray
James L. Edwards Esqr Commr of Pensions Washington D.C.

CITY OF BOSTON.
ms 2 9
POLICE STATION, No. 12,
Fourth Street, Boston 1894.
Hon. William Lochren Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.C.
Dear Sir:-
If it can be obtained, I am very desirous of obtaining the War record of Joseph Caswell a Revolutionary soldier, and pensioner. He was a native of Strafford, State of New Hampshire, he died somewhere about the year 1831. I have been told that while alive he drew his pension at Portsmouth N. H.
If I could obtain from your office in what Co. and Reg. he served, and how long, what battles he was in, and his antecedents, I should be thankful, as he was my Great, Great, Grandfather.
I am very truly
Your Obedt. Servant George A. Walker Capt. Police Sta. 12 South Boston Mass