Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 22813, Joseph Cole, Continental Mass.

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continental mass
cole, Joseph chloe
W. 22813
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8939 4 Massachusetts
Joseph Cole
of Middleborough in the state of Massachusetts who was a private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Jackson of the Massachusetts line, for the term of Three years
Inscribed on the Roll of Massachusetts at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 8 of April 1818
Certificate of Pension issued the 3 of April 1819 and sent to Nahum Melville East Bridgewater Massachusetts
Arrears to 4th of March 1819 16 23 / 30 87.16 Semi-annual all'ce ending 4 Sep 1819 6 23 / 30 4.8.
$135.16
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
Cont.
Continued and Notification sent to John B. Thomas Esq. Agent Mass. June 22. 1821

752 Massachusetts Chloe Cole widow of Joseph Cole who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Private
Letu: to Philo Leach March 7/53
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 96 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
1. July 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 30th day of Oct, 1852 and sent to
Hon. Orin Fowler Fall River
Ind. from 80. Mass.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 27 Vol. 2.

Joseph Cole private A Jackson Mass Reg t 177-3 yrs 8 mos 20 days 1818
Joseph Cole Middleborough

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS.
ss. On this eighth day of April  A 1818, before me the subscriber, one of the Judges of the Circuit Court of Common Pleas, for the Southern Circuit, personally appeared Joseph Cole of Middleborough aged  years, resident in the said Circuit, who being by me first duly cautioned according to law, on his oath made the following declaration, by him signed, in order to obtain the provision made by the late 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," He  viz That he served in said war as a private soldier du- ring the first three years service, so called, agreeably to his said decla- ration, which see, enclosed —

And I, the said Judge, do certify, that it appears to my satisfaction, that the said Joseph Cole did serve in the revolutionary war, as stated in the preceding declaration, against the common enemy, for the term of nine months, on the continental establishment; and I now transmit the proceedings and testimony taken and had before me, to the Secretary for the Department of War, pursuant to the directions of the aforementioned act of Congress, and that he needs the assistance of his country for support —
Nahum Mitchell
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS.
ss.
1818.
I HEREBY CERTIFY, That is one of the Judges of the Circuit Court of Common Pleas for the Southern Circuit, consisting of the Counties of Plymouth, Norfolk, Bristol, Barnstable, Dukes and Nantucket in said Commonwealth—that the same Circuit Court of Common Pleas is a Court of record—that the signature to the above certificate is the true signature of the said Judge, and that the seal thereunto affixed is the seal of the said Court.
} Clerk of the Judicial Court for the County of

Joseph Cole
Middleboro'
27 th 2 nd - on the } Map Roll. —
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I Joseph Cole of Middleborough in the County of Plymouth and Commonwealth of Massa- chusett do depose and declare that I am a citizen of the United States and that I was a Soldier in the late Revolutionary War with Great Britain on the Continental establish- ment and the Massachusetts line. In the month of June AD 1775 I enlisted into Capt John King's company for eight months, which term I served out at Roxbury near Boston I was discharged but not in writing. In the month of September AD 1777 I enlisted into Capt James Jones' Company for three years, which term I served out and was honorably discharged in writing but my certificate I gave to a Mr Hale for the purpose of obtaining pay for equipments and never have seen it since and know not where it is. I was in both campaigns in the Brig. of Col Henry Jackson. I was in the battle at Monmouth and at Rhode Island. I further depose and declare that I am reduced in my circumstances and in need of my Country's assistance for support - And I do hereby relinquish all claim to any pension which of the United States may have been allowed me by the laws heretofore if any - Joseph Cole
Sworn to April 8. 1818

Joseph Cole,
Schedule
8939
Middlesbrough
24 Mar '19
Can

SCHEDULE.
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS.
County of Plymouth ss.
On this Eighteenth day of July A.D. 1820, before the Circuit Court of Common Pleas for the Southern Circuit, proceeding according to the course of the common law with a jurisdiction unlimited in point of amount, having a power also of fine and imprisonment, and keeping a record of their proceedings, personally appeared in open Court, being a court of record for the said County Joseph Cole aged seventy five years, resident in Middleborough in said County, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth, on his oath, declare that he served in the Revolutionary war as follows, viz. for the term of 3 years in Jones company of Col Jacksons Regt Massachusetts line and that he has received a pension certificate dated April 3 rd 1816 and numbered 3939 - in pursuance of his original Declaration made April 8 th 1818 - and also takes and subscribes the following oath, viz.
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 hereto annexed, and by me subscribed. I am by occupation a house wright that, in consequence of the infirmities of old age I am wholly unable to pursue my occupation that my family consists of 3 beside myself viz my wife Chloe 65 years of age her health is feeble & is unable to pursue one half the time to labour my daughter Chloe 26 years of age her health is good & is able to support herself & my daughter Polly 20 years of age enjoys good health can support herself I am indebted about 150 dollars & have due me about 60 dollars excepting bedding & clothing I have no other property than what is stated below viz 1 Broad axe 1 adze. 3 augers. 1 chisel. 1 yoke. 2 saws, planes, shovel. 2 hoes, 1 pair ore tongs - 1 narrow axe. 2 ladders 8 chairs 1 looking glass, iron & crockery ware Brass & pewter ware tubs pails &c. 1 Cow - 1 pig
Sworn to, and declared, on the 28 th day of July A.D. 1820 before Abraham Mitchell Esq Justice of P. Court Joseph Cole.
I, John B Thomas clerk of said court do hereby certify, that the foregoing oath declaration 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 Forty six dollars and thirty four cents. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said court, on this Twenty sixth day of December 1820 John B Thomas Clerk of the Court for the County of Plymouth.

(917) Declaration of Chloe Cole
Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 3rd day of

State of Massachusetts, Plymouth County } p-
On this twentieth day of June in the year one thousand eight hundred and forty three, personally appeared before me, Wilhel Wood Judge of the Court of Probate in and for said County of Plymouth, Chloe Cole, a resident of Middleborough in the County of Plymouth and State aforesaid. Aged Seventy three, 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 of the act of Congress passed July 7 th . 1838, entitled "An act granting half pay & pensions to certain widows" (and additional acts since passed by Congress) that she is the widow of Joseph Cole, who was a Private in the army and served in the war of the Revolution as by him stated in his declarative, which he made to obtain his pension under the act of 1818, to which the declarant is referred, as I am not able from recollection to state particularly the different terms of service. Nor the name of the officers under whom he served, all which will appear from his declarative aforesaid. -
She further declared that she was married to the said Joseph Cole on the twenty second day of July, in the year one thousand seven hundred & ninety, that her husband the aforesaid Joseph Cole died on the twenty eighth day of September, in the year one thousand eight hundred and forty two, that she was not married to him prior to his having the service, but the marriage took place previous to the first day of January Seventeen hundred and ninety four, viz. at the time above stated. -
She further declared that her said husband Joseph Cole received a pension of Ninety six dollars per annum, from government, under the act of 1818 to the time of his death. -
Chloe her X mark Cole
Sworn to and subscribed before me, and I certify

The Declarant is by reason of age & infirmity of body to attend a Court to make her declaration & that she is a credible person -
Wilkes Wood Judge of Probate
Plymouth J. I Jacob H. Lord Register of Probate for said County do hereby certify that Honorable Wilkes Wood is Judge of Probate for said County and that the above is his true & genuine signature.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & the seal of said Court this twenty sixths day of June 1843 Jacob H. Lord

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, Boston September 20 th 1843
I hereby Certify, That at the date of the annual attestation Mr. John Bassett was Registrar of Probate and Elizah B. Dean was a Justice of the Peace for the County of Bristol,
in the said Commonwealth, duly constituted and commissioned; and that to their acts and attestations, as such, full faith and credit are and ought to be given, in and out of Court.
In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto affixed the Seal of the Commonwealth, the date above written.
Jno. A. Bolles
Secretary of the Commonwealth.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts — Bristol ss. I Anselm Barrett Register of the court of Probate in for said county do hereby certify that Elias B. Dean of Raynham in said county whose signature is affixed to the foregoing certificate was at the date whereof still is a justice of the Peace in for said county —
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand the seal of said court this nineteenth day of June eighteen hundred forty three —
A Barrett

The following is a list of persons joined in Marriage by the Rev. Pers Tabor, viz; [ Here follows several marriages after which is the following] Seventeen hundred and ninety, July twenty second - Joseph Cole of Raynham with Chloe Jones of Middle- borough. ---- Recorded by Seth Washburn S. Clerk -
I hereby certify that the above is a true copy of the record with the exception of the date which is expressed in the record in fair legible figures as follows "1790. July 22 d ."
William Snow Town Clerk of Raynham -
I hereby certify that on the 6th. day of March 1843. I was chosen into the office of Clerk of the town of Raynham & duly qualified by taking the oath of office, and that I still hold the same office -
William Snow
This is to certify that the above named William Snow, Town Clerk of Raynham, made oath that the above extract is a true copy of the record, with the exception above named, and that the above certificates subscribed by him are true, on this ninth day of June 1843 -
Before me,
Elizabeth Dyer Jas. Pease

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
O. W. & N. Div.
P. S.
H. E. C. am
BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
WASHINGTON, D. C., April 28, 1896.
4.22813
Sir:
Replying to your communication of the 22nd instant, addressed to Hon. T. E. Benedict, and received in this Bureau by his reference, in which you request information concerning the military services rendered by Joseph Cole during the Revolutionary war, you are advised that the soldier made an application for pension on April 8, 1818, at which time he was residing at Middleboro, Mass., and seventy-three years of age, and from an examination of his papers it appears that he first enlisted on the 29th of May, 1775, at Raynham, Mass., and served as a private in Capt. John King's company until December 31, 1775. During this period he was stationed most of the time at Roxbury, near Boston, Mass. On September 10, 1777, he again entered the service as a private in Capt. Hunt's company of the 18th Massachusetts regiment commanded by Col. Henry Jackson, and continued therein until September 10, 1780, when he was honorably discharged. During his service he participated in the battles of Monmouth and Rhode Island. No other details of his services are given in his application for pension.

It appears that he married Chloe Jones, of Middleboro, Mass., on the 22nd of July, 1790, and died at Middleboro, Mass., on September 28, 1842.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.
Mr. E. G. Fuller,
Ellenville, N. Y.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, Oct 16 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 Joseph Cole of Haydenville is found upon the Eight months rolls, as a private in the Company of Capt John King from May 29 to Dec 31 1775. The name of Joseph Cole of Haydenville is found in a private book of the 11th Regiment Col M Jackson as a private in the Company of Capt Hunt from Feb 10 1776 to Sept 10 1780. James Jones was a captain in the Regiment of Col M Jackson at that time and the above Joseph Cole is the only one of that name in said Regiment.

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. Bolles.
Secretary of the Commonwealth.

APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATE OF REVOLUTIONARY SERVICES BY THE WIDOW.
State of Massachusetts County of Blyncane Town of Middleborough
The Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts is hereby requested to furnish evidence from the Rolls in his office, of the service of my late husband Joseph Cole of said Middleborough.
He enlisted in the year 1775 from the town of Raynham in the County of Bristol and State of Massachusetts in the Company of Capt. John Kling. in Regiment, and served as Private, Light Infantry until , We were married in the year 1790. He died in the year 1842 ,
The only other facts which I recollect, are as follows, viz:—
My said husband enlisted again 1777 in the company of Capt. James Jones for Three Years - where period of service he completed.

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I am now 73 years old, and my memory does not enable me to state any thing further material to the search required.
I have empowered M m H. Wood of Sci Chloe to act in the premises as my Attorney.
WITNESS my hand, this ninth day of October A. D. 1843.
Signed in my presence } by said } Chloe William King
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE.
her Chloe Cole mark

1803 Massachusetts.
Chloe Cob, widow of Joseph Cob, who was a Private in the Mass. a Line,
28 Sep. 42.
Apr 3 July 42 Certf e is t under the Joint Reso. 23 d Jan 7 '45 see envelope within.
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 80 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 3 day of July 1844 and sent to W. H. Wood Esq. Middleboro. Mass.
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book A Vol. 1 Page 265

752. Massachusetts. Chloe Cole. widow of Joseph Cole who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Private
Reported
Inscribed 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 17 day of July 1848. and sent to
Peter H. Pierce Middleborough Mass.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 36 Vol. 2,

Brief in the case of Chloe Cole widow of Joseph County and State of Massachusetts act 1 July 1848
Claim, ( "original," or "for increase." )
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Husband was a pensioner at 96$ per annum under acts March 18 1818 & May, 28 1820. She was pensioned in 1848 at 80$, she now claims the benefit of the Act 1 July 1848 to which she is entitled
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Name and residence of Agent
Hon Orin Fowler Fall River Mass
Thornton Lipton Examining Clerk.

Payment to be made at
Boston
by
Franklin Haven Esq
Agent for paying Pensioners, in the Agency of Masschts
Payable on the 4th September and 4th March
Recorded in the Pension Office on the Office on the Roll of Pensioners under act February 2d, 1848, Page 26 , Vol. 2
Lev. Perkins Clerk.

WAR DEPARTMENT.
WIDOW'S PENSION.
I certify that in conformity with the act of February 2d, 1848, Chloe Cole, widow of Joseph Cole, who was a Private in the revolutionary war, is inscribed on the pension list at the rate of Eighty dollars and  _____ cents per annum, commencing on the 4th of March, 1848, and continuing for life, unless she should again marry; in which case the Pension is not payable after the time of such marriage.
Given at the War Office of the United States this 17th day of July one thousand eight hundred and forty eight.
W. L. Marcy.
Secretary of War.
Examined and Countersigned.
J. S. Edmards Commissioner of Pensions. By H. S. Evans.

Middlebury, Apr. 18. 1843 -
Sir -
I am having the criticism of the Secy of State of Mass. showing the series of Joseph Cole - upon the application of Chloe Cole for a pension. - Also the evidence of marriage returned for authentication. -
Respectfully yours
William H. Wood.
J. L. Edwards - Com. of Pensions -

Bridgewater October 13. 1852 Dear Sir
On the 21. of July last I wrote to the Hon Orin Fowler who has since succeeded requesting him to send me a form if one was necessary in order to procure an increased Pension for Mrs Chloe Cole the widow of Joseph Cole of Middleborough in this county who then had a certificate for a Pension of 80 Dollars per annum for the services of her husband Joseph Cole deceased who in his life time received 96 Dollars per annum Mrs Cole is entitled to this increase under the joint Resolution of July 1. 1848 Enclosed I send you Mr Fowlers answer On the 3 rd of August I sent to Mr Fowler the Certificate of Mrs Chloe Cole and in compliance with his statement a request that as her Agent he would procure her increased Pension On the 10 th of Augt he writes me "I have yours of the 5 th relating to Mrs Cole, which I will file forthwith and

The adjudication as soon as it may be reached.
I have heard nothing since from the case this you have the command to inform me if the certificate has been filed & if so what more is necessary to be done if any thing in order to obtain the Certificate
Mr Forbess work has prevented me from learning from him any thing further and Mrs Cole is very anxious respecting her Pension Very Respectfully I am Sir Yours Honor J E Heath Philo Leach Compt Pensions W.B. Will you please direct to Philo Leach Bridgewater Plymouth County Mass

Bridgewater September 30 1852 Dear Sir
Some weeks before the adjournment of Congress at the request of Mrs Chloe Cole the widow of Joseph Cole of Middleborough I forwarded to the late Hon Orin Fowler M. C. the certificate of Mrs Cole who is a Revolutionary Pensioner at the rate of 80 dollars per annum with the request of Mrs Cole that her Pension may be increased from 80 to 96 per annum the last sum being the amount which her husband received in his life time Mr Fowler acknowledged the receipt of the certificate and wrote me that it was placed on file and would be attended to in course As we have no returns from the Pension Office Will you have the kindness to inform me how soon the new certificate will be forwarded or if any other evidence or proof is wanting by the Department Hon J. E. Heath Commissioner of Pensions
Very Respectfully Yours Philo Leach

Name of Prof? U States
Washington July 27 th 1852
Hon P. Leah
Dear Sir
I am in the receipt of yours of the 21 st .
I have made the necessary inquiries in the case of the widow of Geo Hackett - and as soon as the answer is obtained will forward it. One Clerk. is occupied in answering replying to similar inquiries - and he is unable to keep his work up - so that it may be a week or two before he will reach Mrs Hackett's case -
No particular form is necessary for a widow, whose husband drew a pension of $96. Let her return

to me her certificate , with a simple request, that as her agent, I will procure a new certificate - This is all that is re- quired. I have procured a large number of these new certificates. Very truly
Yours Olin Howland

Home of Prof. C. States
Washington Aug 10 th 1852
Wm Lloyd, Esq. Health - Commission of Pension.
Sir With this I forward the certificate of Mrs. Mary C. Calk, a resident in my District, and ent. for a new one giving her $96 dollars -
I have the honor to be Sir, --
Your obedt Servant

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Chloe Cole Map
M. 1790. a 1842
Ad. 2yrs 80- Private 1843
Rept 1838
Send blank for index and list
W. Wood Esq Maddernough Map

Washington Dc April 15/46
Will Col. Edwards have the politeness to transmit to me the City P. A. the Certificate in this case soon as may be convenient and oblige
Very obedtly yours
B. Blanchard True
Col. T. L. Edwards Commissioner Pensions

Middleborough July 30 1852
I hereby request the Hon Orin Fowler Member of Congress from Massachusetts to exchange my Pension Certificate of July 17. 1848 granting me a Pension of 80 dollars per annum for a certificate for 96 dollars per annum to which I am entitled for the services of my late husband Joseph Cole for in the War of the American Revolution
Attest Joh P. Nelson
Chloe her X Cole mark

V 9177 Chloe Cole Mass s Suspended
Set to Mr H Moore Sep 5: 1845.
Act July 7 th 38

Chloe Cole widow of Joseph Mass Increase adm d p r 1 July 1848 96 l per annum from 1 July 1848 deducting former pay ments at 80 l per annum -
Cert to Hon Olin Fowler Fall River Mass

10098
Massachusetts
Abigail Cole
Widow of Joseph Cole
who was a pensioner under the Act of _____ and who died on the 28th Sept 42 of Plymouth in the State of _____ who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain _____ of the Regt commanded by _____ in the Revolution time for 2 years
Inscribed on the Roll of Boston at the rate of 80 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 14th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 2nd day of July 1846 and sent to X Blanchard True
Eye Present Total amount, $ 400.00
[Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by Th. R. Ransom Clerk, Book _____ Vol. _____ Page 535
Point Reso 23 Jan 45 Republ'd

Chloe Cole
Adm
5802
admitted
Peter N. Pierce Middlebury Mass

State of Massachusetts
Plymouth County ss.
On this twenty eighth day of June 1848 personally appeared before the subscriber a Justice of the Peace of the County against Abie Cole a resident of the Town of Middleborough in the County of Plymouth aged Seventy Eight 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 the 2nd day of February 1848 granting pensions to Widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War that she is the Widow of Joseph Cole who was a private in the War of the Revolution. She received a pension under the act of Congress of June 17. 1844 of Eighty dollars per annum. She further declares that she is still a Widow. her Abie Cole mark
Witnesses Job P. Nelson Sworn to and subscribed on the day & year above written Abie S. Harvey
before me Abie S. Harvey Justice of the Peace
I certify that Abie Cole the above declarant is personally known to me
Abie S. Harvey Justice of the Peace
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Plymouth ss. I John B. Pierce Clerk of the Supreme Judicial Court of the Commonwealth do hereby certify that Abie S. Harvey by me Justice of the Peace in the said County duly commissioned & qualified - And that her signature to the paper above written is genuine
Given under my hand at the seat of said Court on this third day of July 1848 -
John B. Pierce Clerk

Chloe Cole
Mass.
Joint resolution 25 Jan'y 45
& 7 July 38
p80
from 4 March 36 to 4 March 41
L. Blanchard True, Present

Whereas the Act of the 30th April 1849. prohibited me from drawing a Pension for the same period during which my husband was a Pensioner, I now make the following statement under Oath, in order to obtain the benefit of Resolution of Congress passed 23 rd January 1846.
I am the Widow of Col. H. C. Hale who was a soldier privet d in the War of the Rev- olution; I have drawn a Pension at the rate of eighty ($80) dollars per annum from the fourth day of March 1843 and now ask for the amount due me from the fourth day of March 1836 to the fourth day of March 1843 when my former pension commenced.
Subscribed & sworn to before me this twenty third day of March in the Year of our Lord 1846 at Middlesex County of Plymouth, Mass.
Miss H. C. Hale Justice of the Peace. I certify that the declarant is personally known to me, and that she is the same individual she represents herself to be in the foregoing affidavit. Miss H. C. Hale Justice of the Peace.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts
I, William Lloyd Clerk of the Inferior courts for the said County of Plymouth do hereby certify that William Harvey Loring who has signed the foregoing is a Justice of the Peace for the County of Plymouth in the State of Massachusetts and that the foregoing is his signature.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my Seal of Office this 10th day of March at Plymouth in the State of Massachusetts
William Lloyd Clerk

Chloe Cole Map
11 March 1843

State of Massachusetts } Plymouth County - } p-
On this twentieth day of June, in the year one thousand eight hundred and forty three, personally appeared before me, Wilkes Wood judge of Probate in & for the County of Plymouth Chloe Cole, a resident of Middleborough in the County of Plymouth and State aforesaid, aged Seventy-three, 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 on the 3 rd of March 1843, granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary war. That she is the widow of Joseph Cole who was a private in the war of the Revolution, as particular stated in his declaration, by which he received a pension from the United States under the act of Congress of 18 March 1818, of 96. dollars per annum.
She further declares that she is still a widow -
Chloe
her X Cole
Sworn to and subscribed before me and I certify from personal knowledge that the said Joseph Cole was a Revolutionary Pensioner and that the declarant was his wife & now his widow.
Wilkes Wood J. Probate
Plymouth Y. I Jacob H. Lord Register of Probate for said County do hereby certify that Hon. Wilkes Wood is Judge of Probate for said County and that the above is his true & genuine signature.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & the seal of said Court this twenty sixth day of June 1843
Jacob H. Lord

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WIDOW, &c.
File No. 22,813
Chloe Cole widow of Joseph Cole. Prin Rev War
Act Feb 2 nd 48
Index: Vol. A , Page 451
[Arrangement of 1870.]
1896 Apr 28 E. J. Fuller Thos Hon T. C. Ben Pub. Prin

OFFICE OF THE PUBLIC PRINTER, WASHINGTON, D.C.
April 25, 1896.
Mr. Frank Shapleigh, Pension Office, Interior Department, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:
In accordance with our personal conversation, I inclose herewith a letter received by the Public Printer from Mr. E. G. Fuller, of Ellenville, New York, who is desirous of obtaining authentic information in regard to his grandfather's service during the War of the Rebellion.
If you will please have the necessary papers prepared by the Pension Office and sent to me, I will appreciate your courtesy.
Very respectfully,
Albert Baker
Secretary.