Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 8649, Joseph Day, Mass.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Mass.
Day, Joseph Susannah or Susan
W. 8649
B.L. Mt. 31,427-160-55
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Lyman Burington Susannah Day, widow of Joseph Day who served in the Revolutionary
war, as a private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 96 dollars 00. cents per annum, to commence on the 3d February, 1853.
Certificate of Pension issued 26 th day of June 1855. and sent to
S. S. Robinson Barnington Mass.
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Col. H.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 3, 1853, Page 26. Vol. R

9 B Bacon Octo 12 1854
M rs Mary Ann July 26th 1820 to J. H. Weir, Farmington, Vermont

Notification sent July 26 th 1820 to C. C. Merrill, Bennington, Vermont
GB Bacon Octo 12 1854

6576.
Vermont.
Joseph Day,
of Bennington in the state of Vermont, who was a private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Gheaton's of the Massachusetts line, for the term of three years.
Inscribed on the Roll of Vermont, at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 4. of April, 1818.
Certificate of Pension issued the 2 d of Feby, 1818 and sent to hon: O.C. Merrill, then at the City of Washington. -
Arrears to 4th of Sept. 1818. $: 40.26
Semi-ann. all'ce ending 4. March, 1818. $: 48. -
5 mo. 30. 1819. $: 88.26
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
Condemned
24 th & 3 mo. 1701 - '03.

Alread. Paid at the Treasury under the Act of 6. April 1838 to from 4 March 1840 to 29 March 1840. A/c to Mr. W. H.  W. H.  Field 27. Sep 1844.

Joseph Days -
Petition —
I am instructed to say that the Brigade to which the applicant belonged was Nixon's , instead of Glover's - as mentioned by mis- take in his declaration.
O. C. Merrill.
Admitted

Winston Brigid
Not on the rolls

Joseph Day of Harrington in the County of Harrington and State of Vermont, being of Lawful age testifies and says, that in the Month of March in the year 1781 he enlisted as a private Soldier, for the three years in the Town of Winchendon, in the County of Worces- ter and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, soon afterwards mustered at Leicester, in said Commonwealth, soon after that was sent to Springfield, in the County of Hampshire in Massachusetts, where he was again mus- tered, and sent on to the Army, and the says that to the best of his recollection he joined the Grand Army on the North River, under the command of His Excellency General Washington in the Month of July in the same year aforesaid, and was put into Colonel Woodbridge's Compa- ny, Col. Grayton's Regiment, and Genl Glover's Brigade, in the Massachusetts Line, on the Continental establishment. The Deponent further says, that he was ordered, and went with the Grand Army to the southward under General Washington, and was at the Siege of York Town and taking of Lord Cornwallis, after which he returned with the Army to the North River, in the State of New York, and that he served until the end of the War, and was honorably Discharged at West Point in the Month of July 1783, and that his Discharge is lost by unavoidable accident, The Deponent further says that by reason of his loss and reduced circumstances in Life he is in need of assistance from his Country for a Support.
Joseph Day

State of Vermont
Bennington County ss
Y Bennington 21 st April 1818.
Then Joseph Day signer of the within Affidavit personally appeared before me, and after being duly sworn, and carefully examined, made solemn oath that the foregoing Affidavit by him subscribed, contains the truth and nothing but the truth
Before me John H. Olin Asst Judge of C. Court
We the Subscribers being of lawful age testify and say that we have been for many years acquainted with Joseph Day of Bennington signer of the foregoing Affidavit, and know that he is an old man in poor and necessitous circumstances, owns no kind of property within our knowledge, has to support himself by day labour, and that he is a citizen of the United States
Andrew Lee George Godfrey Hervey Allyn
Sworn before John H. Olin Asst Judge of C. Court
To the Hon. John C. Calhoun, Secretary of War,
I John H. Olin, one of the Assistant Judges of the County Court, within and for the County of Bennington in the State of Vermont,
Having duly confirmed, and carefully examined, under oath, the above named Joseph Day, signer of the foregoing Affidavit, and am satisfied that he served in the revolutionary War, against the common Enemy, I therefore transmit the same together with the Affidavit respecting his circumstances to the pension office. In witness whereof I have caused the seal of said County Court to be hereunto affixed, and signed these presents with my hand done at Bennington in the County of Bennington this 4 th day of April 1818.
John H. Olin Asst Judge of C. Court

Joseph Day
Declaration —
1878
Pennsylvania
8576 N o
Coren
Feb 1879
Mar 1879

DISTRICT OF VERMONT, SS.
ON this 23 rd day of June  1820 personally appeared in open court, being a county court and court of record, which has power to fine and imprison, and is constituted a court of record by a special act of the Legislature of the state of Vermont, creating said court, within and for the county of Bennington, and state of Vermont, Joseph Day aged 64 years, resident in Bennington in said county of Bennington who being first duly sworn according to law, doth, on his oath, declare that he served in the Revolutionary war, as follows:
I served in the _____ company, commanded by Capt. Woodbridge in the 3 rd regiment, commanded by Colo Grayton or Graydon of the Massachusetts line, served until I was honorably discharged .
as will appear by my original declaration on file in the War office, dated the 4 th day of April  1818 — on which original declaration I have received a pension certificate bearing the number 6576 .
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.
The following is a schedule of all the real and personal estate, to wit:
3 chairs, 1 table, 5 tea cups & saucers, 1 white bowl, 3 plates, 3 knives three forks, 1 tea pot, 3 spoons, tea kettle, 1 spider, 1 dish kettle, 1 wash tub, 2 milk pans, 3 old chests, 1 sad iron, 1 pair tongs, 1 tin pail, 1 water pail
I am justly indebted to sundry persons the full amount of $100.00
My occupation is a farmer at which I have been employed as a day labour. I cannot now by reason of rheumatism & other infirmities earn by labor enough for my support. I have a wife Susanna aged 32 years who is able to do her house work & take care of her two children. Benjamin Day my son is 4 years old. John Day is three months old. I have no other family living with me. I feel myself in need of public or private aid for support.
Joseph Day

Sworn to and declared at Bennington in the county of Bennington, and state of Vermont, on the 23 rd day of June 1820 in open court, before
Joel Pratt Clerk
I, Joel Pratt clerk of Bennington County Court do hereby certify that the foregoing Declaration, Oath and the schedule thereto annexed, are truly copied from the record of the said court; and I do further certify, that it is the opinion of the said court that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule, is 14 dollars and 04 cents. Upon full proof it is the opinion of the court that all the property of the said Joseph Day is not sufficient to satisfy his just debts. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said court, on this 29 day of June 1820
Joel Pratt Clerk of the Court for the county of Bennington
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Mrs Haswell Bensington Vermont

State of Vermont, } County of Bennington, } ss.
Be it known, that on this 10 th day of March, A. D. 1853, before S. H. Blackmer, a Justice of the Peace in and for the County and State aforesaid, personally appeared Susan Day, a resident of Arlington, in said County, and made oath according to law, that she is the widow of Joseph Day, who was a Soldier in the War of the Revolution, and a Pensioner of the United States at the time of his death, at the rate of Ninety Six Dollars per annum, that she was married to the said Joseph Day on the 23 rd day of January, A. D. 1815, in the town of Bennington, that her said husband died on the 29 th day March, A. D. 1840, in the town of Sunderland, and State of Vermont, that she makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining such a rate of Pension as may be due under any of the Laws, Regulations, or decisions that have been or may hereafter be adopted. And the said Declarant states, that she has not intermarried, but still remains the Widow of the said Joseph Day.
The said Declarant further states, that she hereby constitutes and appoints Wm Haswell, of Bennington, Vermont, her true and lawful attorney and Agent to prosecute said claim, with power of substitution, to examine all papers and documents in relation to it, and to do all things necessary and lawful in the premises; except drawing the money, which will be hereafter provided for.
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid, before me,
Susan her Day mark
S. H. Blackmer Justice of Peace Witness M. H. Hoswell

I, Samuel H Blackmer, Justice of the Peace, in and for the County aforesaid, do hereby certify that Susan Day, within named, is a respectable resident of this County, and is the same person she represents herself to be in the foregoing declaration, as I believe; she has this day appeared before me and acknowledged the within power of attorney to be her act and deed And I further certify that I have no interest in whatever in the claim hereto annexed
S. H. Blackmer
Justice of Peace
State of Vermont } Bennington County, ss. }
I, Samuel H. Blackmer, Clerk of the Court for the County and State aforesaid, do hereby certify that S. H. Blackmer, before whom the foregoing proceedings were had, was at the time of execution, a Justice of the Peace, in and for said County, duly commissioned and qualified; and that the foregoing signatures purporting to be his are genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have herunto affixed my seal of office and subscribed my name this 10th day of March A D. 1853.
S. H. Blackmer

State of Vermont, ss Be it remembered that at Bennington County, p. Bennington, in the County aforesaid, on this 23 rd day of January A.D. 1815, Joseph Day and Susannah Gould both of Ben- nington of the County of Bennington and State of Vermont, were duly joined in marriage by me
Martin Norton Justice of the Peace.
Recorded the 20 th March 1816
Attest Aaron Robinson Town Clerk
The foregoing Certificate is a true copy of Record.
Attest D. F. Iglehart Town Clerk of Bennington

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Warkington July 27/55.
Address A. E. Robinson Present

State of Vermont } S.S. Bennington County }
On this 30 th day of June 1855 before me a Justice of the peace duly authorized by law to administer oaths, personally appeared Susannah Day, aged 66, a resident of Arlington in the said County State, who being duly sworn according to law, made the following declaration, — That she is the Widow of Joseph Day, who was a Soldier in the Revolutionary War, and a pensioner of the United States, under the act of 1818, and that as his Widow she is now a pensioner of the United States, at the rate of Ninety Six dollars per annum, under the act of Congress passed on the 3 rd day of February 1853. — That she makes this Declaration for the purpose of obtaining Country Land under the act of Congress passed March 3 rd 1855. — having never received any Land under any act. — That she refers to the Papers on file in the Pension Office, for proof of the necessary facts relating to service, marriage, &c. &c. and constitutes N. E. Robinson of Washington her attorney to prosecute the claim.
Susannah her X Day Mark
We Thomas S Robinson, a resident of Bennington in the County of Bennington State of Vermont, and Henry Gray a resident of Arlington in said County State — over

Upon our oaths, declare that the foregoing declaration was signed and acknowledged by the said Susannah Day in our presence, and that we believe from the appearance and statements of the applicant, that she is the identical person she represents herself to be. —
Thomas S Robinson
Henry Gray
The foregoing declaration and affidavit were sworn to and subscribed before me on the day & year above written, and I certify that I know the affiants to be credible persons, that the claimant is the person she now represents herself to be, and that I have no interest in her claim. —
Isaac T. Hyde
Justin Pease

I Samuel H Blackmer Clerk of the Judicial Court of Bennington County in the State of Vermont. do hereby certify that Isaac J Hyde Esq., before whom the foregoing papers being a declaration & affidavits were executed was at the date thereof his now a Justice of the peace duly authorized by law to administer oaths, and that his signature thereto is in my belief genuine
In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the County Court for said County this 23 rd day of July 1855.
Sam l H. Blackmer Clerk

Rev. Wars S
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February 16, 1934.
Mrs. Kellogg Day, 319 Park Ave., Elyria, Ohio.
Madam;
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 8649, it appears that Joseph Day enlisted at Winchester, Worcester County, Massachusetts in March 1781 and served as a private in Captain Woodbridge's Company, Colonel Greaton's Regiment of Massachusetts Troops, he was at the Siege of York and was discharged in July 1783.
He was allowed pension on his application executed April 4, 1818, at which time he was a resident of Bennington, Vermont.
In 1830, soldier stated  stated that he was sixty four years old and referred to his sons, Benjamin, aged four years and John, aged three months.
Soldier died March 29, 1840 at Sinderland, Vermont.

and 1812 section.
Soldier married January 23, 1815, Susan or Susannah Gould of Bennington, Vermont at said place. She was allowed pension on her application executed March 10, 1853 at which time she was sixty three years old and a resident Arlington  Bennington Bennington County, Vermont.
It is not stated that soldier had any other wife.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

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Susan Day,
Wm Haswell Barnington Center, Vermont

State of Vermont } On this 15 th day of February, Bennington County ss. } A.D. 1855, personally appeared in open Court, before the Hon. Probate Court for the District of Bennington, in said State Susan Day, alias Susannah Day, a resident of Arlington, in the County & State aforesaid, aged Sixty Five years and over, who first being duly sworn, according to law, doth on her oath, make the following declaration, for the purpose of obtaining such a rate of Pension as may be due under any of the Laws, Regulations or Decisions that have been or may hereafter be adopted. That she is the Widow of Joseph Day, who was a Private in the Revolutionary War; for the services of her said husband reference may be had to his Declaration for a Pension under the act of 18 th March, 1818, now on file in the Pension Office. — She further declares that she was married to the said Joseph Day in the Town of Bennington, by Martin Norton, Esq. a Justice of the Peace within and for the County of Bennington, on the 23 rd day of January A.D. 1815, as will appear by the certificate of the Town Clerk of the Town of Bennington herewith forwarded. That her said husband died in the town of Sun- derland, Vermont, on the 29 th day of March, A.D. 1840, that she surrendered the original certificate and drew the arrears of pension due her said husband, and she refers to her declaration and the proofs accompanying it, made for that purpose, for the truth of this statement. — She further declares that she was not married to him prior to the second of January, 1800,

but at the time above stated. — She further declares that she is now the Widow of the said Joseph Day; — that her name before marriage was Susan Gould, that she was sometimes called Susannah, and always considered the names synonymous.
Witness A. Haswell
Tarrant Sibley
Susan mark Day
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year above written, before the Probate Court, in open Court
John Wright Judge of Probate
State of Vermont, Burlington District, ss.
I certify the foregoing to be the original proceedings of the Probate Court in the matter of the application of Susan Day for a pension. And I further certify that the said Susan Day is a person of truth and veracity.
John Wright Judge of Probate
State of Vermont } Burlington District, ss. I, Tarrant Sibley, Register of the Probate Court for the District of Burlington, hereby certify that John Wright is the Judge of said Court, and that the foregoing signature purporting to be his is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name, and affixed the seal of said Court, at Burlington, this 15 th day of February, A.D. 1855.
Tarrant Sibley Register

I, Herman Swift, of Burlington, in the County of Burlington, and State of Vermont, aged Sixty Two Years, testify and say that I have been personally acquainted with Susan Day, (who has this day appeared before the Probate Court and made a declaration for the purpose of obtaining a Pension) for about Forty Years past, and know her to be the Widow of Joseph Day, who was a Revolutionary Pensioner. In my practice as a Physician I was frequently at the house of Mr. Day for many years, and was present at the birth of their first child, which according to my best recollection must have been as early as the year one thousand eight hundred and sixteen. And I further testify that the person now present, and who has made the foregoing declaration is the identical person she declares herself to be, and remains the Widow of the said Joseph Day. I further say that at the time of my first acquaintance with Mrs. Day, she was called Susanman. Sworn to and subscribed this 15 th day of February, 1855, before me, Garrant Libley, Register of Probate
I certify that the above named affiant is a man of truth and veracity, and his statement is entitled to full credit. The name of the affiant was written across the last paragraph of the affidavit to show that it was not improperly added.
Garrant Libley Register of Probate

I, Anthony J. Haswell, of Bennington, in the County of Bennington, and State of Vermont, aged Seventy Four Years, testify and say that I have been personally acquainted with Susan Day for more than Forty Years; and that her name before her marriage to Joseph Day, was Susan Gould, and that she was sometimes called Susannah; And I further say that Susan Day who has this day appeared before the Probate Court and made her declaration for the purpose of obtaining a Pension, is the identical person she declares herself to be. — I further say that my means of knowledge are, that for many years I was in the habit of calling at Mr Day's house weekly in the distribution of newspapers. Sworn to and subscribed this A. J. Haswell 15 th day of February, 1855, before Gerrit Sibley Register
I certify that the above named affiant is a credible person, and that his statement is entitled to full credit.
Gerrit Sibley Register of Probate

State of Vermont, } Be it remembered, that at Bennington County, ss. } Bennington, in the County aforesaid, on this twenty third day of January, A.D. One Thousand Eight Hundred and Fifteen, Joseph Day and Susannah Gould, both of Bennington, of the County of Benning- ton, and State of Vermont, were duly joined in marriage by me
Martin Norton Justice of the Peace Recorded the twentieth March, One Thousand Eight Hundred and Sixteen. Attest, Aaron Robinson, Town Clerk Town Clerk's Office
Bennington, Vt } Bennington, March 7, 1855,
I certify the foregoing to be a true copy of Record, with the exception of the date, which is expressed on the Record in fair legible figures, as follows:
"23 d day of January, A.D. 1815" "Recorded the 20 th March, 1816." Attest D. F. Squire Town Clerk
I, David F. Squire above named, depose and say that I hold the office of Town Clerk in the County, Town and State aforesaid, and that the above is a true extract from the Records of said Bennington with the exception above named, as certified by me
D. F. Squire Town Clerk
Sworn this 7 th day of March, A.D. 1855, before me
Levi's Readly Justice of Peace

State of Vermont ss. Samuel H. Blackmer, Bennington County Clerk of the Court of Bennington County, certify that Lewis Gady is a magistrate as within, & that the within signature purporting to be his is genuine. In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my seal of office and subscribed my name this 9 th day of March, A.D. 1855
Sam. H. Blackmer Clerk.

State of Vermont } S.S. County of Bennington }
On this 20 th day of June 1855. before me a Justice of the peace duly authorized by law to administer oaths, personally appeared Su- sannah Day , aged 66 years, a resident of the town of Arlington in said County & State, and made oath as follows. — That she is the Widow of Joseph Day deceased who was a pensioner of the United States under the Act of March 18 th 1818 , at the rate of Ninety Six Dollars per annum. & that the said pensioner, her said husband, the above named Joseph Day , died in Sunderland in said County & State on the 29 th day of March 1840. — That she has never again married, and is therefore now the widow of said Joseph Day . That she has heretofore made application for a pension under the Act of February 3 rd 1853, by W m Haswell of Bennington, and that her said application is now at the Pension Office, with various proofs relating to the case. — That her claim was, as she understood, suspended in March last, for proof of the death of her husband, the said Joseph Day , — since which time the said Haswell has neglected to act in the case, and she has but lately ascertained the reason why she did not obtain her claim. That she now revokes all former
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Power of attorney, and does hereby constitute and appoint Thomas S Robinson of Bennington her true lawful attorney to act for her, and in her name in the further prosecution of her said claim for a pension under said Act - and she does empower & authorize him to take such steps in the matter as shall cause the admission of her said claim, and that she hereby requests that her Certificate of pension may be forwarded to the said Thomas S Robinson of Bennington aforesaid. -
In testimony whereof she does hereunto subscribe her name & set her seal this 20 th day of June 1855. In presence of } Susannah X Day her Lemuel Day, } mark
Known & subscribed before me on the day & year above written, & I certify that the above named Susannah Day acknowledged the above power of attorney her free act & deed -
Witness my hand this 20 day of June 1855. - & I certify that I have no interest in said claim - Isaac P. Hyde Justice of the Peace

State of Vermont } s.s. Bennington County }
Iarrant Sibley Register of the Probate Court in & for said County & State, do hereby certify that satisfactory Evidence has been Exhibited to said Court - to wit - the sworn testimony of respectable Citizens - that Joseph Doy was a pensioner of the United States at the rate of Ninety six dollars per annum under the Act of March 18, 1818. - That the said pensioner died in the town of Sunderland in said County & State, on the 29 th day of March 1848. leaving a widow named Susannah Doy who is the identical person who is now applying for a pension under the Act of 3 rd February 1853. -
In Testimony whereof I do hereunto set my hand, and attach the Seal of said Court this 20 th day of June 1855. -
Iarrant Sibley Register of Probate

TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
SECOND COMPROLLER'S OFFICE,
Nov. 3 rd , 1843.
Sir:
Under the act of the 6th of April, 1838, entitled "An Act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain Pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States," and the third section of the Act of August 23, 1842, extending the time within which pensioners may receive their pensions from the pension agents, The widow of Joseph Day dec d . a Pensioner on the Roll of the Burlington, Vt. Agency, at the rate of eight ————— Dollars and ————— Cents per annum month, under the law of the 18 th March 1878, has been paid at this Department, from the 4 th of March 1840, to the 29 th March 1840.
Respectfully, yours,
J Wilson B. Harris
Comptroller.
To the COMMISSIONER OF PENSIONS, Present.

How I should love to see you in England
Herman Daggett Anthony Hasluck
at Oxford

Hon L. P. Waldo Com m of Pensions
Herman Dunfe Anthony Herkess
at 9 o'clock

Bennington Centre Vt June 21 st 1855-
Sir,
I have the honor herewith to submit some additional Evidence in support of the claim of Susan, or Susannah Day, under the Act of Feb 3 rd 1853, which was suspended. I believe, on the 23 rd day of March last, for proof of her husband's death - I hope that the proof which is now sent will remove the suspension, and cause the admission of the claim. - Should such be the case, please forward the Certificate of pension to my address - "Bennington Centre Vt." -
Very Respectfully Your Obedt Servt Thomas S Robinson

Barnington, Vt Dec 25, 1854. Hon. S. P. Waldo, Commissioner of Pensions, Sir.
Enclosed please find the application of Susan Day for Pension, as Widow of Joseph Day. Yours respectfully Wm Haswell

Brief in the case of Susannah Day widow of Joseph County and State of Vermont act 3 rd July 1857
Claim, ("original," or "for increase" )
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Her husband was a pensioner under the acts of 1818 & 1820 at $90 a year (seen in papers in his papers)
Record of marriage in 1825
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Identity, death & present widowhood proved by Dr Herman Smith & Anthony I Haswell, Certificate of birth
Name and residence of Agent
J S Robinson Esq. Bennington Vt.
Thornton Ripley Examining Clerk.

Sunderland October 9 th 1834
H. R. Waldo Esq. Comm. of Pensions
Dear Sir
Will You have the goodness to inform me whether William Haswell Esq of Pennington has obtained a Pension for Mrs Susan Day, Widow of Joseph Day late a Revolutionary Patriot of the United States — and if said pension has been obtained or drawn please state the amount and Much oblige —
Yours Respectfully L. B. Bacon
ps. direct to Sunderland vt

Sasanna Day widow of Joseph Vermont adm d . 3 rd Feby 1853 $96 a year from Feby 3 1853
sent to J. S. Robinson Esq Bennington Vt

Rev. and 1812 Wars Section. AWF aw
September 4, 1929.
Frances E. Lewis, Sec'y. Dept. State House, Boston, Massachusetts.
Dear Madam:
I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 8649, it appears that Joseph Day enlisted at Winchester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in March 1781, and served as a private in Captain Woodbridge's Company, Colonel Greadon's Regiment of Massachusetts Troops, he was at the Siege of York, and was discharged in July 1783.
He was allowed pension on his application executed April 4, 1818, at which time he was a resident of Bennington, Vermont.
In 1820, soldier stated that he was sixty-four years old, and referred to his sons, Benjamin, aged four years and John, aged three months.
The soldier died March 29, 1840 at Sunderland, Vermont.
The soldier married, January 23, 1815, Susan or

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Susannah Gould of Bennington, Vermont. They were married in said Bennington.
She was allowed pension on her application executed March 10, 1853, at which time she was sixty-three years old and a resident of Arlington, Bennington County, Vermont.
Very truly yours,
E. W. MORGAN Acting Commissioner.

War Section ANP/cel
May 25, 1929
Mrs. Charles M. Demers 9 Stobie Street Waterville, Maine
Madam:
I advise you that this bureau is unable to furnish the history of a soldier of the Revolution unless a claim for pension or bounty land has been made on account of his services.
The record of Joseph Day, W.8649, which was furnished you February 26, 1929, is that of the only soldier named Joseph Day, Dey or Dye, of Massachusetts, found on the Revolutionary War records of this bureau.
Respectfully,
EARL D. CHURCH Commissioner.

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February 26, 1929
Mrs. Charles M. Demers 9 Strobel Street Waterville, Maine
Madam:
I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W.8649, it appears that Joseph Day enlisted at Winchester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in March, 1781, and served as a private in Captain Woodbridge's Company, Colonel Greaton's Regiment of Massachusetts Troops, he was at the Siege of York and was discharged in July, 1783.
He was allowed pension on his application executed April 4, 1818, at which time he was a resident of Bennington, Vermont.
In 1820, soldier stated that he was sixty-four years old and referred to his sons, Benjamin, aged four years and John, aged three months.
John, aged three months. Soldier died March 29, 1840 at Sunderland Sinderland, Vermont.
Soldier married, January 23, 1815, Susan or Susannah Gould, of Bennington, Vermont, at said place. She was

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allowed pension on her application executed March 10, 1853, at which time she was sixty-three years old and a resident of Arlington, Bennington County, Vermont.
It is not stated that soldier had any other wife.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Washington, D. C., _____, 19____
N. 7.8649
In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of Joseph Day a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pen- sion on file in this Bureau.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Mar 1781 to July 1783 Pvt. Woodbridge Greeley Mass.          
It is not stated that he served in the War of 1812
Battles engaged in, at Siege of Yorktown
Residence of soldier at enlistment, and at Winchester, Worcester Co. Mass.
Date of application for pension, Apr. 4. 1818. His claim was allowed.
Residence at date of application, Bennington Vt.
Age at date of application, He died Mar 29. 1840 at Sunderland Vt.
Remarks: In 1820 sol. stated he was 61 yrs old and referred to his sons Benjamin 44 yrs and John 42 yrs - Sol. mar Jan 23. 1815 Susan or Susannah Gould of Bennington Vt. at said place. She was ad pen on her ap. exp Mar. 10. 1853 at which time she was 63 yrs old and a res. of Arlington, Bennington Co. Vt.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY DIVISION OF VITAL STATISTICS
FREDERIC W. COOK, SECRETARY
HERBERT H. BOYNTON } DEPUTIES PETER F. J. CARNEY }
HAROLD D. WILSON , STATE REGISTRAR
EDGAR A. BOWERS
BOSTON 9 August 28, 1929.
Peru
Commissioner of Pensions, Pension Bureau, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir-
Will you kindly consult your records and give me the service that Joseph Day of Bennington County, Vermont, filed with his application for a pension 2 . He served in the Mass. Line Forces in the Revolution and was a pensioner from Vermont in 1818.
His age given at that time conflicts with the Joseph Day who is supposed to have served from Mass. during the Revolution from Walpole.
If we can secure the name of the captain and the colonel under whom he served and his place of residence when he served it will help to identify the man.
Very respectfully,
Frances E. Lewis, Sec'y Dept. State House, Boston, Mass.

9 Stobie Street WATERVILLE, MAINE
May 21, '29.
U.S. Dept of Interior, Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
Sir:
Referring to your letter of Feb. 26, 1929, AWF this is not the Joseph Day I am tracing. Have you another who resided in Walpole, Mass and married Elizabeth Day in 1773?

He lived and died in Massachusetts, service as follows:
"Day, Joseph (also given 4th), Walpole, Private, Capt. Sobin Maine Co. of Minutemen, Col. Grenon's regt., which marched on the alarm of April 19, 1775 from Medfield and Walpole, service 12 days etc. etc." Mass. Soldiers of and Sailors of the Revolutionary War Vol. IV pg 577.
If you have in your files date of his death I would appreciate receiving same
He lived in Waltham at one time as well as Natick and Walpole.
There were several Joseph Day's from Mass. in the Revolution but only one from Walpole
Respectfully,
Mabel Gould Demers
(Mrs) Chas. M. Demers)

9 Hobie St., Waterville Me., June 19 - 1928.
Dept of Interior Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D.C. Gentlemen
Reference to
Massachusetts. Revolutionary rolls, vol. 4, pg. 577, record of "Day, Joseph (also given as H. H.) Walpole. Private, Capt. Sobin

Wano Co. of Minutemen, Col. Greeting's regt., which marched on the alarm of April 19, 1775 from Medfield and Hopske, service 12 days; etc, etc, Can you furnish from your departmental records date and place of birth; name of father and mother and date and place of death. or any portion of above?
Such courtesy on your part would be greatly appreciated.
Thanking You
Very truly
(Mrs) Chas. M. Demers.

Ex. A.W.S. Div. Rev. 1812
Department of the Interior, BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
WASHINGTON, D. C., Jan. 11, 1924
The attached letter is respectfully returned with the information that the data furnished is not sufficient to enable this Bureau to make intelligent answer to the queries therein contained.
Please fill out such of the blank spaces below as the information in your possession will permit, and return to this Bureau.
No. of claim, 1st name of widow Lucy Ellis Name of soldier Joseph Day Married to Lucy Ellis 1778 P. O. address of claimant,  soldier at enlistment & after service.
Company _____ Regiment _____
State where enlisted _____ Date of enlistment birth 1756 Date of discharge death 1840
If unable to furnish company and regiment give names of commanding officers. Private Under Capt. Woodbridge and Col. Grafton fought at siege of Yorktown
Return attached letter with reply. Washington Gardner Commissioner.
6-2463 Refer to National No. #146969

of the Bureau of Pensions Washington D.C.
Revolutionary War Record Section:
Will you please send me a copy of the pension papers of the late Joseph Day, and send any information available concerning him, - both ancestry and service in the Revolutionary War.
Thanking you in advance for the favor,
Mrs. Kellogg Day 319 Park Ave., Elyria, Ohio.

Lorain, Ohio. Aug. 6, 1918
Rev Geo en
920 Washington, Ave.
U.S. Commissioner of Pensions
Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir;
Will you please send me any information that is available about Joseph Day, who served in the Revolutionary War and drew a pension. He died in Bennington Vt. at the age of 93. He also served through the war of 1812.
Very truly yours,
Mary Louise Richardson 920 Washington Ave Lorain O
send Joseph Day - Rev. W B 49

RECORD DIVISION
Briefed by J.S.C.
Orig.
Cert.
Claimant
Soldier Joseph Day
Service War of 1812
+ Rev. war.
No _____ claim, Service record _____, 191
_____, Clerk.
No claim, Alph'b record _____, 191
_____, Clerk.
REMARKS: No 1812, or old
War claim as above
AUG 9 1918 J.S.C.
W. F. Waite
Chief Division.

Resg WIDOW, &c.
File No. 8649
Susannah Lory Wid
Joseph Lory Print Rev. War
Act: Febr 3 d  1853
Index: Vol. A Page 168
[Arrangement of 1870.]

1918 Aug. 7. Lett. to Mary L. Richardson, aw 1921 Oct. 14 Hist. to Mr. Clarence H. Purcell Letter in N.Y. to Miss Agnes Lewis 1924 Feb. 16 Hist. to Mrs. Kellogg (daughter) 1929 Feb. 26. Hist. to Mrs. Charles M. Bennett. 1929 May 25 Mrs. C. M. Dewero, adv. by Joseph Day web - Mass. service accs. 1929-Sept. 4-Hist. to Frances E. Lewis awg.