Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 15,667, Joseph Davis, Mass.

SERVICE
mass.
NUMBER _____
W. 15667
Davis Joseph Hannah
CONTENTS

1418
Massachusetts
Hannah Davis
widow of Joseph Davis
who died on the August 1803 Essex Co. in the State of Massachusetts who was a private in the Company commanded by Captain D. Perkins of the regt. commanded by Col: Little Mass in the Mass a Militia for 8 months.
Inscribed on the Roll of Massachusetts at the rate of 26 Dollars 66 Cents, per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1834.
Certificate of Pension issued the 20 day of Sep tember 1837 and sent to Mrs. Mount Esda Newburyport.
Arrears to the 4th of Sep 1837 $1073.33 Semi-annual allowance ending 4 March 37 13.33
$186.66
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act July 4, 1836, Section the 3 rd }
Recorded by H. H. Kim Clerk Book 24 Vol. 2 Page 49

Declaration.
In order to obtain the benefit of the 3 rd Section of the Act of Congress, of July 11 th 1836.
State of Massachusetts Essex County ss.
On this tenth day of April in the year of our Lord, one thousand Eight hundred, and Thirty Seven, personally appeared, before
The Honorable David Cummings, Judge of the Court of Common Pleas of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Hannah Davis, a resident of Newburyport in said county of Essex and State aforesaid, aged Eighty one years, and upwards, who being first duly sworn, according to Law, doth, on her oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision, made by the Act of Congress, passed July 11 th 1836
That she is the widow of Joseph Davis, who was late a private, and served in the army of the United States, in the war of the revolution, in manner following viz He enlisted in the company commanded by Captain Benjamin Porten, in the Regiment commanded by Colonel Moses Little, Massachusetts line, in the month of April A D 1775. to serve for Eight months, and served in said company at Countrybridge the full term for which he enlisted and was then discharged at Cambridge in the month of January A D 1776. That the said Joseph Davis, was as she has always understood, and fully believes afterwards drafted for other service for which he procured and paid a substitute, but for which service she is unable to obtain other proof - that such as she may be enabled, to annex to this declaration, and such as may be of record in the City of Washington, to which she asks leave respectfully to refer.
She further declares, that she was lawfully married to said Joseph Davis, on the tenth day of July, in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and seventy four, by the Reverend Mr Tucker, now deceased - That said Joseph Davis, her said husband, died at Newburyport, on the day of August 1803. — That by her said husband she had ten children viz Hannah born 1775, now deceased - Polly, born 1777 now living, Sarah, born 1781 deceased - Sarah born 1783 deceased - Anna born 1784 deceased. William born 1787 deceased. Joseph born 1791 now living Oliver born 1793 Charles 1795 and Sarah 1797.
That she has remained a widow ever since the decease of her said husband, as will appear by reference to the proofs annexed.
Sworn and subscribed, on the day and year above written the said Hannah Davis being by reason of bodily infirmary unable to attend
Hannah Davis
David Cummings Jus. L. C. Plus

We Leonard Withington Pastor of the first Church in Newbury, & Ezra Hale Clerk of said Church, do hereby certify, that it appears by the records of said Church that Joseph Davis of Newburyport & Hannah Akers of Newbury, were married by the Rev d John Tucker Pastor of said Church on the tenth day of July in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred & seventy four, as appears by the records of said Church now in the hands of said Clerk Newbury May 20 th 1837
Leonard Withington Pastor of the First Ch h in Newbury Ezra Hale Clerk of the 1 st Church in Newbury.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Essex ss. Town of Newburyport, May 20 th 1837.
I William Wearn, Notary public for the county of Essex, by legal authority commissioned, and sworn, and a Justice of the peace, and Quorum, in and for said county, residing in Newburyport aforesaid do hereby certify, and make known, to all whom the same shall or may concern. That Leonard Withington above named, is the Reverend Pastor of the first Church in said Newbury, and Ezra Hale is Clerk of the same Church, and their respective signatures, to the above written certificate are well known to me to be genuine.
In Testimony whereof I do also hereunto set my hand, and affix my seal of Office, the day, month, and year above written.
W Wearn Not Pub for Pa.

Hannah Davis widow of Joseph Davis heir of
Boston Agency
J. H. G. M. Cutchin Present

Newburyport. April, 5 th , 1852
J. H. G. Meluchen.
Dear Sir
I. this day took from the office, a letter, and Circular, directed to Hannah Davis, or heirs, but found it was for Widow of Isaac Davis, not knowing any such family we returned it to the office. My Father's name was Joseph Davis, my Mother's name was Hannah Davis. Father was a Soldier in the artillery Company of the revolution and was engaged at the Bunker hill Fight. My Mother received a small Pension, a few years, before her death (through the hands of J. P. South Notary Public deceased) my Mother's death took place in Dec 1848. I address this to you wishing you to ascertain if anything is probably due her heirs if you will answer this we will give you any information you require, by an early answer you will oblige
Mary Page. Widow. Eldest heir of said Joseph, and H. Davis,
please address a line, to
Mary Page. Newburyport.
Care of Dudley D. Tilton.

Oct 20

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, BUREAU OF PENSIONS, WASHINGTON, D. C.,
In reply to your request for a statement of the military history of Joseph Davis  W15667 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.     Apr 1775 8 mos Pri Benj Perkins Moses Little Mass          
Battles engaged in,
None mentioned
Residence of soldier at enlistment,
Newbury Mass
Date of application for pension,
by widow Apr 10 1837
Residence at date of application,
of wid Newburyport Mass
Age at date of application,
81 years
Remarks:
He married Hannah Aker July 10 1774 and died in August 1803.
Very respectfully,
Anna Davis Bailey 60 State St Newburyport Mass.
13603 b-3 m
Commissioner.

Rev WIDOW, &c.
File No. 15664
Hannah Davis
Widow of Joseph Davis Prir Rev. War
Act: July 4 th 1836
Index:—Vol. a , Page 140
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Oct. 26 th 1887. to Mrs. Anna Davis Bailey, 60 Linné St., Newburyport, Mass.
1894 Dec. 13 letter relative to commencement + continuance of wid. pension. To above name + address.

Newburghport, July 29th 1837.
J. L. Edwards Esq. Sir
I have been requested by Mrs. Hannah Darris, widow of Joseph Darris, who was late a private in the army of the United States, in the war of the revolution, to forward you herein her application for the benefit of the 3 d section, of the Act of Congress, of July 4th 1836; and in her behalf respectfully to request, your examination of the documents annexed, in support of her claim; that if considered satisfactory, certificate may be issued for her, as you shall deem her entitled.
With great respect,
Your m o Obedt
W. Wood

Hannah Davis 2382
admitted to A 26.66 On roll roll 15 page 85, for some time.

I. Daniel Pearson of Newburyport, in the County of Essex and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, aged Eighty one years, on oath do testify and say that I am a pensioner of the United States, and was in the revolutionary War a private in Captain Ezra Lunt's company in Colonel Little's Regiment, in what is called the eight months' service in the year 1775. And do know that Joseph Davis, who was formerly of the same Newburyport, since deceased, was a private in Captain Benjamin Perkins company and served therein as such from April 1775 to January 1776, at Cambridge & Prospect Hill - I do also know that said Joseph Davis, at his decease, left a widow, who is now living at said Newburyport and that she has not remarried since his decease.
Newburyport June 30th 1837
Daniel Pearson
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Essex ss. June 30th. 1837. Then personally appeared Daniel Pearson above named, and made oath in due form of law to the truth of the above written deposition by him subscribed in my presence; I do also certify that the said Daniel Pearson is personally well known to me, and that he is a credible witness.
W. W. Warren, Notary Public

Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Essex ss.
I John Prince Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas in said County do certify that Hon. David Cummins is one of the Judges of said Court - that W. Mart is a Justice of the Peace in & for said County & that their signatures hereon are genuine
Witness my hand & the seal of said Court July 27. 1837.
John Prince Clerk

I Moses Davis, of Newburyport, in the county of Essex, and Commonwealth of Massachusetts - aged Eighty five years, on oath do testify and say, that I am brother to Joseph Davis, who was late of the same Newburyport, now deceased - and do know, that he was a private in the company commanded by Captain Benjamin Perkins, in the Regiment commanded by Col. Moses Little, and that he served therein, in the war of the revolution Eight months, in the year 1775. I know that he enlisted in said company at Newburyport, in the month of April of that year, and returned from that service about the first of January following - I do further know that Hannah Davis who is now living at said Newburyport, is widow of the said Joseph Davis, and that she was married to him, previous to his entering the said service - I do also know, that after said term of service, in said Perkins company - he was drafted for a further service and that he employed a substitute and paid him for serving in his place - but am now unable to say what that service was, or who was his substitute. Moses Davis Newburyport April 10th 1837
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Essex ss, April 10th 1837. Then personally came Moses Davis above named, and made oath, in due form of law, to the truth of the above written deposition by him subscribed in my presence - I do also certify, that the said Moses Davis, is personally well known to me, and is believed by me, to be a credible witness.
Y. H. COON, Justice of the peace

I Amos Pearson, of Newburyport, in the county of Essex, and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, aged Eighty Seven years, do hereby testify and say, that I was well acquainted with Joseph Davis, late of said Newburyport, since deceased, whose widow, is now making application to Government for a pension, and do know that he, the said Joseph Davis, was a private, in the army of the United States, in the war of the revolution, and that he served therein, in the Company which was commanded by Captain Benjamin Perkins, in the Massachusetts Regiment, then commanded by Colonel Moses Smith, and that he served the full term of Eight months. I was at that time Sergeant, in the same company, and afterwards Commissioned as Lieutenant, and was in further service myself, but in order that said Davis continued a further term, or not, I am not now able to say - I only know that he enlisted in the month of April or May A D 1775, and served in said Company, until the last of the same year at Cambridge -
Newburyport May 10th 1837.
Amos Pearson
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Essex ss. Town of Newburyport May 10th 1837. Then personally appeared Amos Pearson, above named, and made Oath in due form of Law to the truth of the above-written deposition by him subscribed in my presence. I do also certify that the said Amos Pearson, is personally well known to me, and is believed by me to be a credible witness.
W. W. Gant Justice of the Peace

O. W. & N. Division,
F.S.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
WASHINGTON, D. C., November 9, 1894.
Sir:-
Please advise this Bureau, at your earliest convenience, when, and to whom, the last payment of pension was made in the claim of Hannah, widow of Joseph Davis, a soldier of the Revolutionary war.
Number of pension certificate 1418, issued September 20, 1857, and payable at the Massachusetts Agency, the pension to date from March 4, 1851.
Very respectfully,
Jno Lochhorn
To the Auditor for the Interior Dept., U. S. Treasury Department, Washington, D.C.
Commissioner.

ul PENSION DIVISION. } Form 432.-9-17-'91-2,000.
REPORT OF PAYMENTS.
Treasury Department,
Sir,
OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR FOR THE INTERIOR DEPARTMENT,
December 4 th , 1894
Hon. Commissioner of Pensions.
Sir: In reply to your letter of November 9 th , in case of Hannah Davis, Certificate 14778 Massachusetts Agency, Rev. War Roll,
you are informed that the records of this Office show payment to have
been made at 26 26 per month annum in March 1844
to December 20. 1843, date of death.
$3.90 being 3 / 13 of the accrued pension was paid to William Foster the attorney for Charles Davis Polly Page and Sarah Washburn the the five children of the said Hannah Davis.
Letter herewith returned.
Respectfully, yours,
Saml S. Blackwell Auditor.
CPH

PR I saw in Notes and Information of Magazine of the Daughters of the Revolution reference to the Pension act. I do not know how to go to work to prove myself a daughter can you help me by telling me who to write to or are there any records in the pension office!
My Mother who is living at the age of 91 remembers her Father -

Mother having a pension but she don't know what became of the papers her Grand Father name was Joseph Davis his wife's name Hannah Akers Davis of Newburyport this Joseph Davis went to war he was born March 26 1747 his wife Oct. 14 1755 were married in July 10 1774 This Great Grand mother, Mother name was Abigail Daniels Akers or Akers we are not sure of my Great-Great-Grand Grand Father's first name but his father's name Henry of Newbury. They also had a pension

On my fathers side his father went to war but we cannot find out that he had a pension his name was
Daniel Davis his wife Ruth Davis of Bradford Meall, he went to war. I remember hearing father tell of his uncle being shot down by the side of Grand sire. We are tracing the two families back as far as we can because on both sides we are Davis but do not think father and mothers people were any relation to each other but my mother

Anna Davis Davis her Mother's name was Davis she married Page then they named Mother Anna Davis Page then she married Asa Davis making her Anna Davis Davis. Any information regarding the Davis family will be gladly received
Yours, Annie Davis Bailey, 60 Laine St. Newburyport, Mass.

OLD WAR NAVY OCT 26 1894 PILLES,
when & to whom
Your favor received, and I thank you very much for your kindness, can I trouble you once more can you tell me why Mrs Joseph Davis widow of Joseph Davis who enlisted April 1775 under Col. Little from Newbury Mass (he served 8 mo.) why she did not apply for a pension until April 10, 1837 when she was 81 yrs old, when was

this pension granted, and when did it stop.
The reason I ask you this (there was a man married in the family who afterwards turned out to be a poor miserable creature) (my mother's expres- sion) he was a poor man but he soon owned several houses and no one knew where he got his money.
He cheated this old lady Davis out of some money this way, he came in one day with some silver half dollars perhaps 3.50 in all and said Mother Davis Grandmama why don't you let us

draw your $600. out of the bank so you can have it to look at, so the Grandmama gave him the bank-book and he commenced counting out the half dollars till he got $3.50 said he had the rest at home that is the last was heard of the money - I asked the older members of the family why they did not make trouble about it, and they reply they were afraid of him, he is dead now; why I tell you this is they suppose after Grandmama Davis death the pension was

N. 15667 drawn by Deane , his wife. I have written this to ease their minds of some thing they have chewed and chewed over ever since I can remember.
Please destroy this as we have only kind feelings to all his family who are living now.
Please accept many thanks for your kindness in answering so soon we find in the History of N. the company and Capt. Perkins name but little thought it referred to our Joseph Davis, Anna Davis Bailey, 60 Lime St. Newburyport Mass
I beg your expression that I don't know any other words to express it.

Dear Sir;
I cannot thank you enough for all the trouble you have taken for us; particularly in the not drawing the pension after the death of Mothers grandmother the old people of the family say it has taken such a load off their minds (or as one expressed it off her stomach).
We have been talking to some old people at Bradford and they still persist that my Great Grandfather Davis Father to this Daniel Davis who enlisted Aug. 14, 1777
Feb. 20 1778
July 5 1778
July 7 1780
and who married May 15, 1790 ten yrs. after his last enlistment

must have been quite young at time he enlisted and some say his father was killed at battle of Bunker Hill, others say the Father took the son and another son as a brother as the Uncle was shot down at his side I am trying hard to trace my ancestors on fathers side and will you give me all the information you can without I should have thought, if Grandfather Daniel Davis had been a minor at time of his enlistment he would have been obliged to have given his fathers or mothers name.
Yours,
Annie S. Bailey.
(upper side door) 60 Brine St., Newburyport, Mass.

Since writing to you a week since I have heard from a relative (to whom I wrote concerning my Great Grandfather Daniel Davis' father) He has a gun which an old relative gave him before he died, and which he swore was in the battle at White Plains, N.Y. Oct. 12, 1776, but - he cannot tell whether it was the property of Great Grandfather Davis and descended to Grandfather Daniel Davis and his widow gave it to her brother and he gave it to my cousin this old gentleman thought Great Grandfathers Daniel Davis father name was Amos but he got mixed a little and talked

about Daniel, it may be Daniel's or Amos he also had a great deal to say about a family by name Emerson being connected I thought perhaps it might mean Daniel Davis' mother was an Emerson he wandered from the subject - a great deal.
Can you tell me why father Daniel Davis did not get a pension?
He spends in Massachusetts
Yours
Annie Davis Bailey,
60 Laine St.
Upper side door.
Newburyport, Mass.
GN MK 15

Department of the Interior,  BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
Washington, D. C., _____, 189__
In reply to your request for a statement of the military history of _____, a soldier of the Revolutionary War, you will please find below the desired information as contained in his application for pension on file in this Bureau.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.                                                            
Battles engaged in, _____ Residence of soldier at enlistment, _____ Date of application for pension, _____ Residence at date of application, _____ Age at date of application, _____
Remarks: _____ _____ _____
Very respectfully,
_____ Commissioner.

Donated Sept 20 1837 Pension allowed Pleaded on Bill Sept 20 1837 To commence at rate of 26,66 per ann to commence on march 4 1831.
She She did not apply earlier owing non doubt to the fact that the first law pension the widow of Rev Collier was not passed until July 4, 1834

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
WASHINGTON, D. C.,
December 18, 1884.
Madam:-
Referring to your request for information concerning the pension paid to the widow of Joseph Davis, a Revolutionary soldier, I have the honor to advise you that her certificate was issued on Sept. 20, 1857, the pension to commence on March 4, 1851, at the rate of $26.66 per annum, and that the same was paid to December 20, 1845, the date of her death. The reason for her not applying for a pension at an earlier date was, no doubt, owing to the fact that no general law for the relief of Revolutionary widows was passed until the year 1856.
Very respectfully,
Anna D. Bailey, #80 Line St., Newburyport, Mass.
Commissioner.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
WASHINGTON, D. C., November 9, 1894.
Sir:-
Please advise this Bureau, at your earliest convenience, when, and to whom, the last payment of pension was made in the claim of Hannah, widow of Joseph Davis, a soldier of the Revolutionary war.
Number of pension certificate 1418, issued September 20, 1857, and payable at the Massachusetts Agency, the pension to date from March 4, 1851.
Very respectfully,
To the Commissioner. Auditor for the Interior Dept., U. S. Treasury Department, Washington, D. C.
Adv. Ser. Sept 20-37
Com Mar 4, 1851
at 26.66 per ann
had to Dec 20, 1843 the date of her death