Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 12647, Joseph Cushman, Mass.

SERVICE
Mass.
bushman, Joseph
NUMBER
S. 12647
CONTENTS
carded
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4492
Massachusetts Joseph Bushman
of Bristol in the State of Mass who was a Private in the company commanded by Captain _____ of the Regt commanded by Col Duggett in the Mass line for 13 Months 2 Days
See letter L.P. Agt. 11 March 1835 No. 6 of same Nov. 24. 1835
Inscribed on the Roll of Mass at the rate of 43 Dollars 55 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1834.
Certificate of Pension issued the 21 st day of Jan'y 1833 and sent from J L Hodges St of Reps Arrears to 4th of Sept 1832 $65.32 Semi-annual allowance ending 4 Mar 33 21.77 $87.09
{ Revolutionary Claim, { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by J H Blean Clerk Book 5 Vol. 20 Page 43.

5884
Joseph Bushman
Bristol Co
Private Mass.
On Roll Capt. Laddie's Co. Col Greatons Regt entered 9 July 1780 for 6 mos ended 13 Dec 1780
13 Mos & 2 days
am
War of L Hodge
$43.55: AR
a Babbett
Taunton Bristol Co
Mass.

BRIEF in the case of  Joseph Buchman  of Bristol City in the State of Mass-  (Act 7th June, 1832.)
 1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? open court  2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?  3. How old is he? 77 years  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.     In 1776 — — 42 As a serjt Gen. Capt. Stephen Richardson   76 Dec — 3 — " " Abell Clapp. 60 th Dazgett   77 Oct — 1 — " " Stephen Richardson   " — — — 8 " " Elisha May   78 — — 42 " " John Shurt   80 July — 6 — " " Bisdale - 60 th Grattan  
 5. In what battles was he engaged? None  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Bristol City  7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditional evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? Traditional evidence, living witnesses.  8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? Correct 
I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
J. H. M c Blain Examining Clerk.

Joseph Bushman
B.C. 5884.

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS,
BRISTOL, ss.
At a COURT OF PROBATE holden at Taunton in and for said County on the Twenty Seventh day of August one thousand eight hundred and thirty-two, before the Honorable HODIJAH BAYLIES , Judge of the Probate, &c. for said County, personally appeared Joseph Cousin a resident of Attleborough in the County and Commonwealth aforesaid, aged Seventy Seven years, (77 yrs.) who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath, in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress, passed June 7th, 1832, make the following declaration. That he enlisted into the Militia and marched to Plasburg & served six weeks under Capt Stephen Richardson & Benj May & Josiah Pidgeon , also that he was drafted & marched to Warren from thence to Tiverton R.I. and served three months from Decr 1775 to March 1777 dated as near as he can recollect Also that he was drafted and marched to Tiverton R.I. and thence on to the Island of R.I. & served one month at the Secret Expedition of Gen. Spencer under Capt Stephen Richardson Also that he volunteered and marched to Rutland thence to Cambridge under Capt John Shaw Also that he volunteered & marched from Attleborough to Springfield & thence to West Point N.Y. and served six months in Capt Fisdale's Company Col Gratton's Regt. and further declares as follows, in reply to the interrogatories propounded by the Secretary of War; to wit:
1. Where, and in what year were you born?
Ans. That he was born in Attleborough in the County of Bristol and State of Massachusetts in the year one thousand seven hundred and fifty four .
2. Have you any record of your age; and if so, where is it? I do not know of any record except one kept on the Family Bible.
3. Where were you living when called into service; where have you lived since the Revolutionary War, and where do you now live? I was living in Attleborough & have always lived there.
4. How were you called into service; were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute? and if a substitute, for whom? I sometimes enlisted and were sometimes drafted.
5. State the names of some of the Regular Officers who were with the troops when you served; such Continental and Militia Regiments as you can recollect, and the general circumstances of your service. I volunteered
and marched in a company of Militia commanded by Capt Stephen Richardson Benj May & Josiah Pidgeon Lieut from Attleborough to Plasburg other Officers not recollected, and there served six weeks ; for proof of this my first Campaign I refer to Caleb Parmeter's Affidavit the above service was rendered in Decr & Jany 1775 & 6, was then verbally discharged.
2. Also that I was drafted Decr 1776 & Marched to Warren thence to Tiverton R.I. & served in that vicinity three months in the Company commanded by Capt Abel Clapp Col. John Dazgett's Regiment was in no particular Battle was verbally discharged March 1777 Reference to Caleb Parmeter's testimony Also that I was drafted and marched to Tiverton R.I. where I joined a Company of Militia commanded by Capt Stephen Richardson & served one month Octr 1777 at the Secret Expedition of Gen Spencer was in no Battle reference being had to Joel Read's Affidavit Also that I was detached and marched to Bristol R.I. thence to Butts Hill & served Eight days under Capt Elisha May other officers not recollected do not recollect any living witness Also that I volunteered & Marched from Attleborough to Rutland Mass. Entered a company of Militia commanded by Capt John Shaw Lieut Wm Sweetland other officers not recollected and served six weeks guarding the British Troops part of the time in Rutland part in Cambridge in the latter part the year 1778.
Also that I volunteered as a soldier July 1780 Marched from Attleborough to Springfield was there mustered in the Continental Army under Capt Fisdale Colonel Gratton's Regiment other officers not recollected service rendered partly at West Point & partly in New Jersey was then regularly discharged had a written discharge But cannot now find it.

the whole term of service rendered as claimed by the applicant who has made the foregoing declaration is thirteen Months & Eight days
I certify that Joseph Cushman was born in the town of Attleborough June 24 th A.D. 1785 as appears by the records of said town
August 28 th A.D. 1832
Elkanah Briggs Town Clerk

6. Were you a Soldier or an Officer ? if a Soldier, did you ever receive a discharge from the service ; and, if so, by whom was it given, and what has become of it ? if an Officer, did you ever receive a commission, and if so by whom was it signed, and what has become of it ? Never Recd any written discharge except from the campaign at west Point and Newferry and think I have lost that
7. State the names of the persons to whom you are known in your present neighborhood, and who can testify as to your character for veracity, and their belief of your services as a Soldier of the Revolution.
Caleb Parmeter Noah Claflin
And the said Joseph Cushman doth further declare that he hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present, and that his name is not on the Pension Roll of the Agency of any State, or (if any) only on that of the agency of the State of
Sworn to and subscribed, the day and year aforesaid.
Joseph Cushman H. Baylies, Judge of Probate.
WE Noah Claflin & Caleb Parmeter — residing in Attleborough  residing in the same hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Joseph Cushman — who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration ; that we believe him to be about seventy seven years of age ; that he is reputed and believed, 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 day and year aforesaid.
Noah Claflin Caleb Parmeter H. Baylies, Judge of Probate.
AND the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the abovenamed applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier, and served as he states. And the Court further certifies, that it appears to them that Noah Claflin & Caleb Parmeter who have signed the preceding certificate are — resident in the town of Attleborough in said County of Bristol, and that They are  who has also signed the same is a resident in said  town, and is a credible persons, and that their Their statement is entitled to credit.
H. Baylies, Judge of Probate.
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS, } BRISTOL ss. }
I Anselm Britt Register of the Court of Probate in and for said County do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Joseph Cushman — of Attleborough in said County, for a Pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of the said Court the day and year first above written.
Anselm Britt

Nov. 7/97 Roll. W. Groot, Providence, R.I.
Jan. 4/98. History to Miss. Emeline S. Cushman - Minneapolis - Minn.
1923 Oct. 20. E. C. Woodworth info of cost of copies
1923 Oct. 31. Copies mailed to E. C. Woodworth
Rev. War
12,647 INVALID.
File No. 12,647
Joseph Cushman Briv. Rev. War
Act: June 7 th 1832
Index: Vol. _____, Page _____
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Nov. 23.
4492
James L. Edwards Esq. Com te Pensions Washington (D. C.)

Commonwealth Bank Boston Nov. 18, 1835
Sir.
The Pension of Joseph Cushman was suspended in February last (with ten others) in consequence of the Magistrate having been also the Attorney. I have ascertained that the Pensioner received his money & believe the person to whom it was paid was not aware of the impropriety of acting in the double capacity. —
I would enquire if he should not now be restored as all the others have been. —
I am Sir, Very respectfully Your Mo. ob d Servt. L. M. Stone for John K. Fimpson Agent
L. L. Edwards Esq. Court Pensions

BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims, of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of Joseph Bustman Bristol 654 - 1/2 p - which require further proof or explanation.
I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides? yes II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides? yes III. If the applicant did not make the declaration in the county where he resides, is there any reason assigned for his not doing so? --- IV. Has the declarant mentioned the period or periods of the war when he served? yes V. * Has he mentioned with precision the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled? yes VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations? yes VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832? yes VIII. Has the Court given their opinion? yes IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate? yes X. Is the Clerk's seal affixed? And if so, has it a device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal? yes

XI. Has the applicant obtained the evidence of a clergyman and another respectable citizen as to their belief respecting his age and the general belief in his neighborhood relative to his revolutionary service? no XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it? no XIII. If the applicant has no documentary evidence, and has not obtained the testimony of at least one living witness, has he stated in his declaration that such proof cannot be had? no XIV. † If the applicant has produced a witness or witnesses as to his service, has the magistrate who administered the oath certified that he, she, or they are persons of credibility? yes Has the official character and signature of the magistrate been certified by the proper officer under his seal of office? yes XV. Does it appear from any of the papers that the witness was in such a situation, or of such an age, as to have a personal knowledge of the applicant's service? yes XVI. ‡ Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct? yes XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And, if not, which of them is not so answered? yes
EXPLANATORY NOTES.
* QUERE V. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words:
“Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service, but according to the best of his recollection he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades: For _____ year _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____. For _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____; and for such service I claim a pension.”

It is important in all cases to determine with precision the period for which the applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable.
†QUERE XIV. Proof of Service.
In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses, who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimants entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
‡QUERE XVI. Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticated the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other paper authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the end of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.

I Reuben Ide of Duglop in the County of Worcester & Commonwealth of Massachusetts, engaged according to Law, do testify & say that I was in the service of the United States, in the revolutionary war at West Point New York & New Jersey in the year 1780 for the space of six months in the regiment commanded by Col Gratton & Hull Lieut. Col. & that Joseph Gustin was with me in the same regiment for the same length of time & served as a faithful soldier all the time & further the deponent saith not.
Reuben Ide
Augt. 7. 1832.
Bristol J. Augt. 7. 1832. Then personally appeared Reuben Ide subscribed to this instrument and made oath to the truth of the same before me
Samuel May Jus. of P. Peace.
I hereby certify that the above deponent is a credible witness -
Sam May Jus. of P. Peace.

Joel Read to J. Bushman Mileborough

I Joel Read of Attleborough in the County of Bristol & Commonwealth of Massachusetts engaged according to law do testify and say that Joseph Cushman served as a soldier in the army of the Revolution with me at Fiverton R. I., one month Octr. 1777 — in the Company commanded by Capt Stephen Richardson in the Secret expedition of Gen l Spencer
2
Joel Read
Bristol ss. Augt. 9 th 1832. Then personally appeared Joel Read Esq. and made oath to the truth of the above deposition by him subscribed before me
Levi May Jus. of P. Peace
I certify that Joel Read the above deponent is a credible witness on whose testimony full credit is to be given —
Levi May Jus. of P. Peace

With Sweetland for Joseph Gushman

I William Sweetland of Attleboro' in the State of Massachusetts, engaged according to Law do testify & say that I was in the army of the revolution as a recruit under Capt. John Shaw for the term of six weeks at Rutland Massachusetts & that Joseph Cushman was with me as a soldier in the same company & that he served faithfully for the space of six weeks 1778 under the said Shaw & myself further the deponent saith not 13 William Sweetland
Bristol July 26. 1832. Then personally appeared William Sweetland & made oath to the truth of the above deposition before me
Levi May Jus. of P. Peace
I hereby certify that the above named William Sweetland is a credible witness on whose testimony full confidence may be placed.
Levi May Jus. of P. Peace

I Caleb Parmeter of Attleborough in the County of Bristol & Commonwealth of Massachusetts engaged according to law do testify and say that I was a soldier in the army of the Revolution at Warren & Tiverton (R. I) from the last of Nov r or first of Dec r  1776 till about the first of March 1777 and served three months; & Joseph Bushman of the town County & State aforesaid entered the army at the same time and place & served faithfully three months in the company commanded by Capt. Abiel Bliss and Regiment commanded by Col. John Duggett. The dates are as near as I can recollect Caleb Parmeter
Commonwealth of Massachusetts County of Bristol ss - - - Attleborough August 23 rd 1832 I have to and subscribed by the said Caleb Parmeter before me David Lufkin justice of the Peace

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Writ of.
I James Sprout Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for said County of Bristol do hereby certify that Samuel May & Ezekiel Bliss Esqrs. whose signatures are affixed to the within and annexed certificates, are Justices of the said Court of Bristol, and duly qualified to administer oaths.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of said Court, this eighth day of September, in the year of our Lord Eighteen hundred & thirty two.
J. Sprout
Col. P. P. ... to Joseph ...

Jos. Cunningham
Calob Perimeter

I Caleb Parmeter of Atleboro in the County of Bristol & Commonwealth of Massachusetts engaged according to Law, do testify & say that I was a soldier in the army of the revolution at Roxbury Mass. in the years 1775 & 6. in Dec r & Jan y for the term of six weeks & that Joseph Cushman was with me for the same term of service in the company commanded by Stephen Richardson, Capt. & Ben a Leasey & Joseph Didge Lieutenants. & further the deponent saith not Caleb Parmeter
Bristol ss. July 28 th 1832. Then personally appeared Caleb Parmeter & made oaths to the truth of the above depositions by him signed before me. Levi Lacy Jus. of P. Peace
I certify that the above named Caleb Parmeter is a credible witness and whose testimony full reliance may be placed Levi Lacy Jus. of P. Peace

MANVILLE COMPANY, BOARD OF TRADE BUILDING, MARKET SQUARE.
PROVIDENCE, R. I.
Oct. 27 1897
Pension Office Washington D.C.
I should be greatly obliged for information in regard to the pension of Joseph Cushman who died in June 1852. The amount paid when given and when it expired. This information to be used in making out papers of the Society (Daughters of the American Revolution)
Thanking you in advance for your trouble and hoping for as prompt an answer as possible I remain
Yours truly Robert W. Trout
Box 111 Prov. R.I.

1725 Third Avenue South.
Minneapolis Minnesota
Dec. 17. 1897
Department of Interior Bureau of Pensions
I desire proof of Pension issued to Joseph Cashman of Attleboro Mass. a soldier in the war of the American Revolution -
Respectfully
Emeline S. Cashman

3730 Grand Av. Minneapolis, Minn.
Oct. 17-1923.
Com. of Pensions, Revolutionary War Dept.
Dear Sir: —
Will you please send me the price of a photostat copy of the pension claim of Joseph Cushman of Attleboro' Mass., a soldier of the Revolution. He enlisted from Attleboro, Mass Aug. 23-1778 - In 1780 he was 20 He was born Attleboro' June 21. (1775) (a triplet.), married Mrs. Nancy Sheldon . He died in Attleboro'. His children were —

Bartholomew, Elisha, Sarah Ann, Eliza, Nancy Robinson, Mary.
He served 10 months in Revolution.
We wish to send for a photostat copy of his pension claim as soon as we can learn how much money to send.
Yours very truly.
Elizabeth Cushman Woodworth Care Mrs. Geo. E. Tuttle, 3730 Grand Ave.
Minneapolis, Minn.

Request for Photostating (To be prepared in duplicate)
M 6
Ex. aw
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF CLERK
Job No. 207 Date Oct. 29, 23
Subject Joseph Cushman, 12647, War Rev.
1 copies of 2 pieces consisting of 3 pages to be (No.) (No.) (No.) forwarded when completed to the WAR SECTION Division.
Remarks: .....
Approved:
AB Wilson
Chief Div. WAR SECTION
Chief Clerk.

3730 Grand Ave. Minneapolis, Minn. Oct 12, 1923
Commissioner of Pensions, Rev. War Dept.;
Dear Sir:- Will you please send me photostat copy of the pension claim of Joseph Bushman, Mass. S. 12647. I am enclosing money order for 70 cents, for the three pages, 45 cents + 25 cents for certification.
Very truly yours
Elizabeth C. Woodworth Care Mrs. Geo. E. Tuttle, 3730 Grand Ave.
P.S.
Minneapolis, Minn.
Will you please tell me where to write to get date of death of this Joseph Bushman.
E.C.W.

M 233
BUREAU OF PENSIONS
Finance Division
OCT 26 1923
192
Chief of Rev. War Section Rev. War Division.
Sir:
I have this day received from Elizabeth Woodworth P.M.O. No 198,582 for $ 70  100 , requesting post-office address as per letter herewith
Copies mailed to Finance Div noted Oct 31 23 Respectfully, G. J. RANDALL
REV. WAR SECTION [Signature] Chief Finance Div.

Rev. & 1812 Wars Section.
Oct. 20, 1923.
Elizabeth C. Woodworth, Care Mrs. Geo. E. Tuttle, 3730 Grand Ave. Minneapolis, Minn.
Madam:
I have to advise you that if you desire photostat copies of the declaration of the Revolutionary War pen- sioner, Joseph Cushman, Mass. S. 12647 , the same will be furnished you under the provisions of the Act of August 24, 1912 at the rate of fifteen cents a page, with twenty- five cents extra for certification, if that is desired.
The number of pages to be copied is three.
The proper amount should be forwarded to this Bureau, by money order drawn to the order of the Secretary of the Interior.
Respectfully,
Washington Gardner
Commissioner.
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