Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 17,678, Joseph Cummins, R.I.

SERVICE
NUMBER
96.9
Cummins Joseph Cummings or
N. 17.678
Oliver
CONTENTS

4016 Vermont. Montpelier
Rep May 20. 44p
Oliver Cummings, widow of Joseph Cummings, who died on the 10 November 1842 of Puerperal fever in the State of New York who was a Brigadier in the Conn. commanded by Captain R.D. of the Regt commanded by Col. Olney in the Rev. War time for 11 mo. 6 days
Inscribed on the Roll of Montpelier at the rate of 37 Dollars 34 Cents per annum, to commence on the 1st day of March, 1835. 10. Novem. 1842
Certificate of Pension issued the 20 th day of May 1844 and sent to Col Billings, Woodstock, Vermont
Arrears to the 1 th of Semi-annual allowance ending
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act July 1, 1836, Section the 3 rd }
Recorded by J. L. Swann. Clerk Book C Vol. 10, Page 39.

11.497 R Vermont.
Joseph Cummings of Windsor Coy in the state of Vermont who was a private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Olney of the B. Island line, for the term of eleven months.
Inscribed on the Roll of Vermont at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 20 of April 1818.
Certificate of Pension issued the 7 of June 1819 and sent to William Strong Coy Windsor Vermont
  Arrears to 4th of March 1819  $ 81.56    Semi-ann. all'ce ending 4 Sept 1819  48.    10 Mo. + 6 days ann.  $ 129.56  
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
Discontinued.
Notification sent to the Secy of War Nov 11, 1821 to Hon. H. Rep. not be - further ~ May 7. 1822
CAM restored to Ter

Joseph Cummings Private Col Olney's Regiment Rhode Island Line 1782. 11 months
Not Polly Boston City
The Secretary for the Department of War
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State of Vermont On this 30th day of April A.D. 1818, before me the undersigned, one of the Judges of the County Court within and for said Windsor County, personally appeared Joseph Cummings aged 77, of said County, resident in said County, who being first duly sworn, according to law, states on his oath, that he is entitled to an act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the revolutionary war. That he the said Joseph Cummings enlisted in the month of April 1782 in Cumberland in the State of Rhode Island in the Company commanded by Col. John Holden and Regiment commanded by Colonel Olney. That he joined said Regiment in Philadelphia and continued to serve until some time in the winter of 1783 when he returned home on furlough and that on the first day of March 1783 he received the honorable an honorable discharge signed by Genl. Olney Lieut. Col. Comd. having served accordingly eleven months and six days - and that he is in reduced circumstances and stands in need of the assistance of his country for support and that he has no other evidence now in his power of his said service.
Sworn to and declared before me this day and year above said William Strong Judge
I William Strong first Judge of said County Court as aforesaid, do certify that that it appears to my satisfaction that the said Joseph Cummings did serve in the revolutionary war as stated in the preceding declaration, against the common enemy and that he is in reduced circumstances and stands in need of the assistance of his country for support; 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 in the aforementioned act of Congress -
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my name and affixed the seal of said Court this Twentieth day of November 1818
William Strong Judge

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Jos. Cummings
Spr
M Edward
11.497
Sept 189

STATE OF VERMONT, } At a special term of the Supreme Court of Judicature, begun and holden WINDSOR COUNTY....ss. } at Woodstock in the County of Windsor, on the last Monday in July, Anno Domini eighteen hundred and twenty.
ON this Second day of August 1820, being the Third day of said term, personally appeared in open Court, (the same Court being a Court of record agreeably to the laws of this State, having the power of fine and imprisonment, &c.) Joseph Cummings aged Sixty years, resident in Pembroke in said County of Windsor, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on his oath declare, that he served in the revolutionary war, as follows:
That we enlisted in April 1782 for during the Revolutionary War at Cumberland in the State of Rhode Island in the Company Commanded by Capt. John Holden, and Regt commanded Col. Olney, that we served accordingly to the winter of 1783 when we returned home on furlough, and that on the first day of March 1783 we received an honorable written discharge from said service signed by said Col. Jeremiah Olney, which service was in the Rhode Island Line.
that he made his original declaration on the Twenty day of April 1818 has received a Pension Certificate, No. 11497. 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. In the name of land with a small house thereon situated 200 - 2 Cows 30 - 1 Calf 3 - 3 Pigs 3.75 - 3 Horses 12 - Plow 2.50 - Chain 2. Grain Stone 2 - 56.25 2 Scythes & snaths 8.3 - 2 Pitch forks - 50 - 2 axes 1.50 - 1 Wedge 25 - old Hoe 12 - Auger 17 - Shaver 60 3.97 1 Hammer 25 - Crane hooks 2 - Trenchel 50 - Shovel & tong 1.75 - And Iron 1.75 - 1 Spade kettle 3 - 9.25 1 Tea Kettle 1 - Spices 40 - Pot 50 - Dish Kettle 40 - Lantern 25 - 5 Milk pails 60 - 2 Barrels 1 - 4.15 2 Kegs 50 - 3 Tubbs 50 - 2 Pails - 34 - Pans 34 - Sieve 25 - 2 flat Irons 40 - Table 60 - 2.93 3 Chests 1.75 - 7 Chains 2 - 3 Jugs 30 - Coffee pot 25 - Platter 25 - 9 plates - 44 - 2 tin Dishes 20 - 5.19 3 Bowls 17 - Tea Dishes 2 - Sugar bowl 50 - 100 yd Creamers 50 - 100 yd Spoons 50 Salt cell 6 - 1.73 1 Wine Glass 5 - 3 Tumblers 25 - 8 Bottles 1.25 Mugs 17 cups 17 - 2 Candleticks 20 Dishes 17 Knives & forks 40 1.11 
284.58 283.58
That there is due from him as follows viz
 To Barnow March & Aug 28.62 Thos Pugh 25.41 - Elisha Ransom 4.50 . . . 58.43 " Job Chamberlin 158.35 Wm Cummings 79.80 z 22.32 - James Burnham 16.20 . 256.67 " Leonard Richardson 9 - Oliver Dutton 2.25 Rudick Williams 11.80 . . 23.05 " Elipha Dutton 3.00 . . . . . 4.19 $ 342.34 
$ 342.34
That his Family consists of himself & wife - He has been very sick for some time the year past, and has not recovered his usual health - and his wife aged 58 years of feeble health having nearly lost the use thereof of her left arm, and is unable to do but little toward the support of herself or said family - Joseph Cummings Sworn to and declared on the Second day of August 1820, before said Court.
Attest,
Henry James
Clerk.
STATE OF VERMONT, } I Benj Swen Clerk of the Supreme Court for WINDSOR COUNTY...ss. } the county of Windsor, do hereby certify, that the foregoing 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 110000 — — dollars
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of said Court, at Woodstock, this sixth day of August 1820.
Switzerland
Clerk of the Supreme Court for Windsor County.

4060
Husband died Nov 10 th 1842
Richard

State of Vermont Hartford District
On this fifth day of October - A D 1843 personally appeared before the Hon. the Probate court for the District of Hartford aforesaid Olive Cummings a resident of Pomfret in said District aged 82 Years who being first 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 July 14. 1836. and the joint resolution of July 7. 1838.
That she is the Widow of Joseph Cummings late of said Pomfret deceased, who was a private in the Army of the Revolution and served as default in his declaration made under the Act of March 18 th 1818 and drew a pension up to the day of his death of ninety six dollars per annum.
She further declares that she was married to the said Joseph Cummings at Cumberland in the state of Rhode Island on the 11 th day of March A D 1781; that her husband the aforesaid Joseph Cummings died at said Pomfret on the 10 th day of November 1842. and that she has remained a Widow ever since that period as will more fully appear by reference to the proof hereto annexed
Attest Oel Billings
Olive her X Cummings mark
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year first above written.
Thos. P. Russell Judge of Probate
I further certify, that satisfactory evidence has been exhibited to said Court that Olive Cummings the signer above is the Widow of said Joseph Cummings of Pomfret deceased who was a pensioner of the United States at the rate of Ninety Six dollars pr. annum and died as she has stated above. and that said Olive is a respectable & credible person.
Thos. P. Russell Judge of Probate

State of Vermont Hartford District
I, Oel Billings Register of the Court of Probate of the District of Hartford aforesaid do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Olive Cummings for a pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office at Woodstock in said District this 5 th day of October A. D. 1845.
Oel Billings Register.

May 19, 1904. His 6 Wm P. Paxton Chicago Ill
Rev
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 17678 Oliver Cummings Widow of Joseph Cummings Brn Rev. War
Act: July 4 th 1836
Index:—Vol. 84 Page 162
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Copy of deed returned for au- thentication &c. He must also produce affidavits of creditors &c. see letter to B. Swan, Esq. Woodstock, Vt July 26. 1823. —
Buy Swan Esq.
Woodstock Vt

Joseph Cummings a Soldier in the Rhode Island Regiment, having this day completed eleven months & six Days Service, the Term for which he engaged is hereby Honorable Discharged the Service of the United States
Given under my hand at Providence this 1 st Day March 1863
Lev. C. Olney. Lieut. Col. Comd. R.I.R.
When delivered.

2 Schedule dated March 1822. 1 Cow, and sundry articles of Household furniture Total $ 46.38.
Property exhibited in a Schedule, he says has been expended.
Benj. Swan Esq. Windsor Vermont
Regulations sent, April 15 th 1823.
DEAMON. Joseph Cummings, Private. 11 th from 1782.
His age 62 - infirm. His wife aged 60. father nearly lost the use of her left Arm - no children.
1 st Schedule dated August 1820. Real Estate $ 200. 2 Cows $ 30 Calf and Pigs $ 6.75 3 Tons of Hay 12 Sundry Articles of Household furniture - Total amount of schedule $ 283.58
The owner as follows - To B. Marsh & Wife $28.62 J. Gustin $25.41. E. Ransom $4.50 J. Chamberlain $138.35, William Cummings $102.12. J. Burnham $16.20 L. Richardson $9. O. Dutton $2.25 Bendick & Williams $16.80 E. Danham $4.19. Total $ 342.34
Application for restoration made and rejected May 1822

This may certify that I Eliph 1 Dunham of Woodstock in the County of Windsor & State of Vermont (one of the firm of Eli Dunham & Co) of lawful age do testify, and say, that Joseph Cummings of Pomfret was indebted to us for the 14 th November 1821. in the sum of twenty dollars and twenty four cents. for sundry goods, for family use - and for which he gave us his note - in 1821. he made some payment - and on the 29 th day of April 1823 he settled the balance, by a note against Justus Pardick of ten dollars - after deducting a few goods, which said Cummings took at the same time.
Eli Dunham
State of Vermont } Woodstock 15 August AD 1823 Then Eliph 1 Dunham, a Credible Witness, personally appeared, and made solemn Oath that the above Certificate by him subscribed contains the truth & nothing but the truth - Before Benj 1 Swain Justice Peace

I hereby certify that Joseph Cummings and Oliver Cummings Both of Cumberland was Lawfully joined together in marriage at said Cumberland on the fourth day of March A.D. one thousand seven hundred and eighty one - By me Jotham Carpenter Justice of Peace
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy from the Record with the exception of the year  date which is expressed on Record in fair legible figures as follows March "1781" -
Attest Lewis B. Arnold Town Clerk of the Town of Cumberland County of Providence & State of Rhode Island -
I Lewis B. Arnold above named depose and say that I hold the office of Town Clerk in and for said Town of Cumberland in the County of Providence and State of Rhode Island And that the above is a true extract from the Records of said Town of Cumberland with the exception above named as certified by me -
Lewis B. Arnold Town Clerk Sworn to and subscribed this 18 th day of September A.D. 1843 Before me Henry T. Briggs Justice of the Peace

State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations
Secretary's office Sept 19. 1843.
H Henry Bowen, Secretary of said State and Keeper of the Records and the Seal thereof.
Do certify, that at the date of his official certificate within, the said Abner Tilling was a Justice of the Peace for the Town of Cumberland in the County of Providence duly elected and commissioned, as appears of Record. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said State at Providence the day and year above written
Henry Bowen

I Edmund Searcy of Hartland in the County of Wind- sor of lawful age Testify & say, That in the Month of April 1821 Joseph Cummings was indebted to me for Weaving done in my Family, and for Shoe- making which I had done myself, to the amount of Four Dollars & Seventeen Cents for which he paid me some time after, I think in May or June last
Edmund Searcy
I Justus Burdick of Woodstock in the County of Windsor of lawful age Testify & say, That Joseph Cummings was indebted for Goods sold out of my store, some of which were delivered more than two years since, that on the 29 th of April last I settled with him he then paid me the balance then due being about Thirty Dollars -
Justus Burdick
State of Vermont Woodstock 15 th August A D 1823 Windsor County ss) Personally appeared before me Benja- min Swan one of the Justices of the Peace within & for the County of Wind- sor the above Edmund Searcy & Justus Bur- dick, to me known as credible Witnesses & made solemn Oath that the above Affida- vits by them subscribed contain the truth and nothing but the truth -
Benjamin Swan Justice Peace

We the Subscribers all of Hartford in the County of Windsor and State of Vermont, do testify and say that we all live in the neighbourhood of Joseph Cummings of Litchfield in said County and are now and for a number of years have been of years have been well acquainted with his circumstances that the Real Estate of the said Joseph mentioned in his Schedule of his property by him attested to before the Supreme Court of said State, held at Woodstock within and for said Windsor County on the last Monday of July 1820 being the 2 d day of August and the 3 d day of the Term of said Court was purchased after the year 1818 together with other property to the amount of about $400 - amounting in the whole to about the sum of Two hundred and forty dollars, on the credit of his pension money which he supposed himself sure of - as the most possible economical way of applying said pension money for his support - That in March 1818 in the said Cummings had not property, to our knowledge to the amount of fifty dollars - and that he is now almost entirely destitute of the substantial  real  personal property, and infirm
James Adair
Lionel Richardson
State of Vermont } Windsor County } Woodstock 7 th March A D 1822
Then the above James Adair of Lionel Richardson, to me well known as Credible Witness, personally appeared & made solemn Oath that the above Affidavit by them subscribed, contains the truth and nothing but the truth. Being Sworn Justice Penn In Testimony whereof I the said Benj. Swan Clerk of the County Court within & for said County have hereunto affixed the Seal of said Court & subscribed my name the day above - Benj Swan

8 At Hidawits taken by Swan Cummings' Case

I John D. Powers of Woodstock in the County of Windsor of Lawful Age Testify & say, that Joseph Cummings was in debted to me between two & three years since, for my services as a Physician in his Family to the amount of Four Dollars & twelve, three in the month of April last he paid me for the same —
(J Powers)
16 I Thomas Humphrey of Pomfret in the County of Windsor of Lawful Age Testify & say, that Joseph Cummings has been a near Neighbour to me a number of years, he sold me a small Farm, for which I gave him One hundred & Ninety Four Dollars, the most of which was paid his Creditors to my knowledge, that I do not know of any property whatever that he is now possessed of, and that he is now considerably in Debt and nothing but his daily labour to depend upon for the support of himself & Family, and unless he should have some relief, he must become a Town charge before long  before long as his wife is quite in a low state of health — Thomas Humphrey
I Abel Marsh of Hartford in the County of Windsor of Lawful Age Testify & say, that I have been well acquainted with Joseph Cummings for more than Ten years last past, I never supposed him worth any thing after paying his Debts. that after Cummings sold his Farm to Mr. Humphrey I took him into a small House of mine where he now lives, for which I never expect to receive any compensation for, said Cummings is not in possession of any property whatever, except some household Furniture, to my knowledge, and his wife remains in a poor state of health, unable to do any thing towards her support —
Abel Marsh

I James Burnham of Hartland in the County of Windsor of lawful age Testify & say, that Joseph Cummings was in debted to me for Provisions I let him have from time to time in the year 1819 to the amount of Nineteen or Twenty, Dollars, and in the Month of November 1820 he paid me for the same
James Burnham
I James Udall of Hartford in the County of Windsor, of lawful age Testify & say, that in the Month of June last, Joseph Cummings paid me Five Dollars & thirty one Cents for the balance due on a Note which I held a- gainst him, for more than two years standing
James Udall
State of Vermont } Windsor County } }
Woodstock 25 th August A 1823 personally appeared James Udall, James Burnham, Abel Marsh, Thomas Hum- phrey & John D. Powers, all credible Witnesses, and made Solemn Oath that the foregoing Affidavits by them severally signed contain the truth & nothing but the truth before me —
Benj al Swan Justice Peace
In Testimony whereof I the said Benj al Swan Clerk of the County Court within for the County of Windsor aforesaid, have hereunto affixed the Seal of said Court, and subscribe my name this 26 th day of Augt. 1823 — Benj al Swan Clerk

Joseph Cummings
head of the department
Feb 1849

State of Vermont } Windsor County } ss
At a Stated Term of the Supreme Court of Judicature begun & held at Woodstock within & for the County of Windsor on the second Tuesday next following the South Tuesday in May Eighteen hundred & twenty three
On this 24 th day of June A 1823 personally appeared in open court, the same being a court of record agreeably to the laws of this State, having the power of fine & imprisonment, Joseph Cummings resident in Pomps in said County of Windsor aged sixty three years, who being first duly sworn according to Law, doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the provisions made by the acts of Congress of the 18 th March 1818, and the 1 st of May 1820, that he the said Joseph Cummings enlisted for the term during the Revolutionary War in April 1782 in Cumberland in the State of Rhode Island in the company commanded by Capt John Horden & Lieut. commanded by Col. Olney in the line of the said State of Rhode Island on the Continental establishment, that he continued to serve in said Corps until the Winter of 1783, when he returned home on furlough, and that on the first day of March 1783 he received an honorable written discharge from said service signed by said Col. Jeremiah Olney, That his name has been placed on the pension list and dropped therefrom on account of his property —
And in pursuance of the act of Congress of the first of May 1820. I do hereby swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18 th 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 the act of Congress entitled "an act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land & naval service of the United States in the Revolution- ary War" passed on the 18 th 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 — bsd —    1 Axe 1.50  1 Iron Wedge, 25  1 Hoe, 42  1 Auger, 17  1 Shave, 20  1 Hammer, 25  2.79    Shovel & tongs 1.75  1 pr. Andirons 1.75  1 pail Iron Kettle 3  1 Tea Kettle 1    7.50    1 Spade, 40  1 Pot, 50  1 Dish Kettle, 40  1 Lantern, 25  5 milk pans, 60   2.15    2 Tr Barrels, 50  2 old Barrels 1  3 Tub, 50  2 pails, 34  1 churn, 34   2.68    1 Scythe, 25  2 Sad Irons, 40  1 Table, 60  3 Chests 1.17  7 Chairs 2   4.42    3 Jugs, 30  1 coffee pot, 25  1 Platter, 25  4 plates, 44  2 Tin Dishes, 20   1.44    3 Bowls, 17  10 cups  Saucers & Sugar Bowl, 50  Tea pot & creamer, 50    1.17    Tea Spoons, 50  Salt, 6  Wine glass, 6  3 Tumblers, 25  3 Bottles, 56   1.43    1 Mug 17  Porringer 17  2 Candlesticks, 20  Sifter, 17  Knife, & forks 40   1.11     $ 24.69  
That I am a farmer by occupation, and am unable to do but little labour, my Wife Olive aged 61 years of feeble health she having nearly lost the use of her left hand & arm, and is dependent on me and public or private charity for support — Joseph Cummings

The property exhibited in my first Schedule, and not now owned by me - 49 Acres of Land with a small House thereon which in the year 1819 I purchased on the credit expectation that my Pension would be continued valued at $200 - which I have been obliged to sell, and sold the same to Tho s Humphrey on the 29 th April 1823 for 194 - Sold Justus Burdick 1 Cow in 1821 & 1 Cow in 1822 - 48 - 3 Pigs 3.75 were consumed in the Family 3 Tons Hay 12 - gave to the cattle - 1 Plough sold Eli Dexter the last Spring for 2.50 1 Chain sold Oliver Dutton do 2 - 1 Grind Stone to Samuel Chamberlin do 1.50 2 Pitch Forks to Eli Dexter do 67 1 Axe to Eli Dexter do 50 1 Frame to Samuel Chamberlin do 50 1 Calf to Libbeus Backcock in the Spring of 1822 7 -
with said sums I have paid the following $ 256.67    Debts, viz, paid Barron & Pratt, which was secured by by Mortgage on said Land  40 -    Justus Burdick, on Execution & Book account  30.34    Doct r John D. Powers for services as Physician  4.12    Eliphalet Dunham & Co. of Note  12.24    James Udell on Note  4.50    Luther Porter - Note & interest  13.22    Doct r Tho s Carter for services as Physician  28.30    Ditto - do on Note payable to Samuel Udell  5 -    Edmund Severy on Book account  4.17    Tho s Humphrey on Note  9.91    Jacob Hall on Note  5.84    Ebenezer Adams - Note  20 -     $ 177.69  
The remainder of said amount of $256.67 has all been expended by me for the support of myself & Family, and for the payment from time to time of just Debts due from me, and not herein specified
Joseph Cummins
Sworn to and Declared on the 24 th day of June 1823 before said Court - Atty y Deyo Dyer Clerk

State of Vermont Windsor County ss
I Benjamin Swan Clerk of the Supreme Court of Judicature for the County of Windsor, Do hereby Certify that it appears to the satisfaction of said Court, that the said Joseph Cummings did serve in the Revolutionary War as stated in the preceding Declaration against the common enemy for the term of nine months under one engagement on the continental establishment; I do also certify that the foregoing Oath and the Schedule thereto annexed are truly copied from the records of said Court; and I do further Certify that it is the opinion of said Court, that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid Schedule is Twenty Four Dollars and Sixty nine Cents. —
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the Seal of said Court on this 7 th Day of July 1823 Benjamin Swan Clerk Sup. Court (Windsor County)
herewith enclosed is a copy of the conveyance of said Land
B. S.

KNOW all men by these presents, that I Joseph Cummings of Pomfret in the County of Windsor and State of Vermont for the consideration of Two hundred dollars
paid to my full satisfaction, by Thos Humphrey of Pomfret in Windsor County and State of Vermont have, and hereby do freely give, grant, sell, and confirm unto his heirs and assigns forever, a certain piece of the said Thos Humphrey , Land in Pomfret aforesaid described as follows: viz. Being forty-nine acres of the South end of Lot No 35 in the Second Division on the right of Job Blanchard the original propri- -etor bounded North by land of Samuel Chamberlin East by land of the said Samuel Chamberlin South by a piece of land called the Drew lot and West by land of Daniel L. Dinsmore and Benjamin Patterson and is all of and the same land that the said Jos. Cummings had conveyed to me by deed Dated the 24th Dec. 1819 from Job Chamberlin
To have and to hold the above granted and bargained premises, with all the privileges and appurtenances thereof, to the said Thomas Humphrey his heirs and assigns, to his and their own use and behoof forever; and I the said Joseph Cummings for myself and my heirs, executors and adminis- trators, do covenant with the said Thomas Humphrey that until the ensealing of these presents, I am the sole owner of the premises, and that they are free from every incumbrance; and I hereby engage to WARRANT AND DEFEND the same against all lawful claims whatsoever.
IN witness whereof, I hereunto set my hand and seal, this  29th day of April in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty three
In presence of Justus Burdick Job Lyman
Joseph Cummings (Seal)
STATE OF VERMONT, } At Wadsworth April 29. 1823 Windsor COUNTY.....ss. } Joseph Cummings Personally appeared, and acknowledged this instrument, by him sealed and subscribed, to be his free act and deed. Before me,
Job Lyman Justice of the Peace.
Recorded May 2 d 1823 By Eben Snow Town Clerk

Pomfret June 17. 1823
I hereby certify the within to be a true copy of the original deed now on record in the Town Clerks office of the Town of Pomfret Vol. 6. Page 519
Attest Eben Snow Town Clerk
State of Vermont Windsor County ss
Woodstock County Clerks Office Sept 8 th 1823
I Benj t Swan Clerk of the County Court within and for said County of Windsor, Do Certify that Eben Snow is Town Clerk for the Town of Pomfret in the County of Windsor, and that the above is his Signature
In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed the seal of said Court & subscribe my name the day and year last above
Benj t Swan
Copy of deed Joseph Cummins
Thomas Humphrey

Joseph Cummings
2 pages

STATE OF VERMONT, WINDSOR COUNTY...ss
At a stated term of the County Court held at Woodstock within and for said Windsor County on the first Monday of March Anno Domini one thousand eight hundred and twenty.
ON this Seventh day of March 1822, being the fifth day of said term, personally appeared in open Court, (the same Court being a Court of record agreeably to the laws of this State, having the power of fine and imprisonment, &c.) Joseph Cummings aged sixty two years, resident in Pomfret in said County of Windsor, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth, on his oath declare, that he served in the revolutionary war, as follows:
That he enlisted in April 1782 , for during the Revolutionary war at Cumberland in the State of Rhode Island in the company commanded by Capt. John Holden and Regiment commanded by Col. Olney — That he served accordingly until the winter of 1783 when he returned home on furlough and on the first day of March 1783 he received an honorable written discharge from said service signed by said Col. Jeremiah Olney — which service was in said State of Rhode Island
that he made his original declaration on the 30th day of April 1818 has received a Pension Certificate, No. 11,497 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. of all the property which he owned March 1818!!
1818. To wit one cow $15.00 one plow 2.50 chain 2.00 one grindstone 2.21.50 one scythe & snath 1.42 two pitch forks 1.50 one ax 1.75 one old Hoe 12. — 1.79 one half inch auger 17 two shaves 60 one hammer 2.5 crane & hook 2.00 — 3.02 one beamuel 50 fine shovel 50 andirons 1.75 one fine pail kettle 3.00 — 5.75 one spider 40. one pot 50. one dish kettle 40. one lantern 2.5 two milk pails 25 — 1.80 one barrel 50 two kegs 50 one tub 2.5 two do 25 two pails 34 one churn 34 — 2.15 three jugs 30 one platter 25 nine plates 44 two lin dishes 20 — 1.19 tea spoons 30 salt & wine glasses 12. three tumblers 25 six bottles 1.00 — 1.67 one mug 17 one porringer 17 two candle sticks 20 one dipper 17 knife & fork 40. 1.11 That he then owned several small debts. That his family then consisted of himself who was very infirm and unable to do but little labor & still remains so — & his wife now aged 60 years who is of feeble health having nearly lost the use of her left arm & was then & ever since hath been unable to do but little towards the support of herself. That the schedule of his property made before the supreme court of said State on the 2d day of August 1820 was altered from the above by his purchasing real estate and contracting debts of the credit of his pension which property is now expended. Joseph Cummings
Sworn to and declared on the Seventh day of March 1822 before said Court.
Attest, Joseph Brins Swain Clerk.
STATE OF VERMONT, WINDSOR COUNTY....ss.
I, Benjamin Swain Clerk of the County Court for the County of Windsor, do hereby certify, that the foregoing 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 Forty Six Dollars and Thirty eight Cents . In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of said Court, at Woodstock, this Nineteenth day of March 1822.
Brins Swain Clerk of the County Court for Windsor County.

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Olive Cummings
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Del Billings Woodstock Vt.

I Lionel Richardson of Hartford in the County of Windsor of lawful age testify and say that on the 13 th day of May 1820 I sold Joseph Cummings a Cow for the sum of eighteen Dollars & received in Part Payment Nine Dollars and took his Note for Nine Dollars for the Balance and in the month of November A D 1820 I received of J d Cummings Payment on J s Note I also testify and say that I sold him in the month of April 1821 Three Dollars & Thirty Cents worth of Hay for Theophilus Cushing and that I saw him pay said Cushing for the same — Lionel Richardson
State of Vermont } Windsor County ss }
At Hartford August 30 th 1823 Personally appeared before me James Udall one of the Justices of the Peace within and for the County of Windsor —
Lionel Richardson known to me as a credible Witness and made solemn Oath that the Deposition by him subscribed contains the truth and nothing but the truth
James Udall Justice Peace

I Eli Dexter in the County of Windsor of lawful age Testify and say that in the month of November A 1821 I Bought a Note of Oliver Hutton against Joseph Cummins for Ten Dollars and Seventyfive Cents and that in the month April or May 1823 I Settled with Joseph Cummins & Received Payment on the Note and gave the same up to him Eli Dexter
I Shubel Rufs of Hartford in the County of Windsor of lawful age Testify and say that Joseph Cummins was indebted to Barron Marsh & Rufs for Goods Sold out of our Store the greater part of which were delivered in the year 1821 and before and that on the 11 th day of May 1822 I Settled with him and found Due Forty Dollars for which Sum I took a Mortgage Deed of his Land and some time in the Spring of the year 1823 I received Payment upon said Demand and Discharged the said Mortgage
Shubel Rufs

Brief in the Case of Joseph Cummings v Vermont -
Returned May 20. 1824 sent to B. Swan Esq. Aug 30. 1825
Joseph Swan Esq. Woodstock Vermont

Vermont
Joseph Cummings, Pinal, 1882. 1 year. Aged 63 years, infirm. Wife aged 60 years. full and really lost the use of her mind.
1 Schedule dated August 1880. Contains 49 acres of land with a small house thereon $200. or 2 Cows, half Pigs, 3 Tons of hay Sunday articles 3 83 58 of household furniture, etc. and in value Total amt of schedule 5 283. 58.
Schedule of debts owing by the applicant.
  To B. Marshall $28. 62. " " Easton " 25. 41. " " H. Mansfield " 4. 50. " " J. Chamberlain 158. 35. " " W. Cummings 102. 12. " " J. Dunham " 16. 20.  $335. 20  |  Amt Brought up $335. 20 To J. Richards " 0. 09. " " O. Dutton " 2. 25 " " Bendick & Williams " 11. 80 " " E. Dunham " 4. 19.  Total amt of debts - $362. 44  
The Court certifies that the applicant is worth nothing
Schedule under the Act of March 1823 dated 24 June 1823 Contains Personal property to the amt of $24. 69. Accounts for the division of his property as follows. 49 acres of land & small house, which in the year 1819 he purchased on credit, with the expectation that his pen- sion would be continued, he has been obliged to sell and sold the same to Thos. Humphrey on the 29 of April 1823 for $194. -

  1 old Suster Burdick one bow in the year 1871 and  $48.00    one in the year 1822 for     one Plough sold to E Dexter  2.50    one Chain sold to O Dutton  2.00    1 Guid Stone to  1.50    2 Pitchforks to E Dexter  67    one axe to E Dexter  30    1 Galf to S Badcock  7    one Hammock to S Champlin  50    3 pigs consumed in his family     Total amt including $194 rec d for his land  $256.64.  
With the said farm he paid the following debts viz d Paid Barron & Buck which was secured to them by mortgage on his land $40. To Suster Burdick on execution and Book account $30.34 To Dr J. D. Powers for Medical services $4.12. To G. Dumbam & Co on note $12.24 To J Wndall on note $4.50 To L. Punter note & interest $13.22. To Thos Carter for his Medical services $28.30. To Dr Thos Carter on note payable to J Wndall $5. To E Severy on book acct $4.17. Thos Humphrey on note $9.90. To J Wall on note $5.84 To S Adams $20. Total amt $177.69.
The remainder of the said amt be expended in suppor- ting his family, and paying his just debts. See authen- ticated copy of the deed from the applicant to Thos Humphrey filed within, & dated 29 April 1820 for the consideration of $200. See the affidavit of the Mort- gage filed within, in which he states that he bought the applicants farm for which he gave

him $194. the most of which was paid to his creditors to his knowledge, and that he does not know of any property which the applicant is possessed of, and that he is now considerably in debt. See the affidavit of Abel Marsh filed within in which he states that after the applicant sold his lands he took him into a small house belonging to him, which he now resides resides, for which he never expects to receive any compensation, and that he never supposed the applicant to be worth any thing after his debts were discharged. See also the affidavits of his creditors filed within in which they state the time the applicant contracted the debts, for what articles of property, the time when they were paid and in what manner -
48. 60 29. 60 4. 60 87. 60

9 Affidavits taken by Marshall in Cummings' Case

I Thomas Humphrey of Pownet in the County of Windsor of lawful age testify and say that I sold Joseph Cummins some Hay and some Grain & other Necessaries for his Family for which he was indebted to me on Book and that I settled with him in the month of June 1822 or about that time and took his Note for the sum of Nine Dollars & Ninetyone cents which Note I afterwards turned out to him in part Payment for the Land which I bought of him. Thomas Humphrey
I Jacob Hall of Hartford in Windsor County of lawful age testify and say that Joseph Cummins Paid me for a Demand which was against Job Chamberlain amounting to Five Dollars and upwards. which Payment I understood was in part for Land which the said Cummins had Bought of the said Chamberlain - the Payment was made to me some time in the Month of June or July 1823 - Jacob Hall

I Elisha Hanson in the County of Windsor of lawful age Testify and say that in the Month of April 1820 Joseph Cummins became indebted to me for a Coffin and digging a Grave &c in the sum of Four Dollars and Fifty Cents and that in the year A 1822 I settled with him and he paid me the amount of my Charges Elisha Hanson
I Thomas Carter of Hartford in Windsor County of lawful age Testify and say that Joseph Cummins was indebted to me for Medical Services & Medicine for his Family which services were performed in the year 1819 & since - and that some time in the Month of May or June A 1823 I settled with him and found due Thirtythree Dollars for which I received payment Thomas Carter
State of Vermont } Hartford 25 th August 1823 Windsor County ss.
Personally appeared before me James Udall one of the Justices of the Peace within and for the County of Windsor the above and within named Thomas Carter Elisha Hanson Thomas Humphrey Jacob Hall Luther Porter John Porter Eli Dexter & Shubel Root all of whom are known to me as Credible Witnesses and made solemn Oath that the Affidavits by them subscribed contain the Truth and nothing but the Truth
James Udall Justice Peace

State of Vermont Windsor County ss
Woodstock County Clerk's Office
September the 8 th A D 1823 -
I Benj. Swan Clerk of the County Court within & for the County of Windsor, Do hereby certify that James Udall is one of the Justices of the Peace within & for said County, and that the within are his Signatures. —
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto af- fixed the Seal of said Court, and sub- scribed my name, the day & year above
Benj. Swan

Woodstock Vermont Oct. 6. 1843
J. S. Edwards Esquire Sir.
I forward you the declaration of Oliver Cummings widow of Joseph Cummings deceased for a pension under the act of July 4. 1836. and the joint resolution of July 7. 1838.
I am Respectfully your Obedt Servt.
Orl Billings

P.O. box 238 Chicago 5/5-1904. Commissioner of Pensions
Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir.
MAY 10 1904
FILE
I wish the record of the following Revolution War soldiers pension- ers. When they applied for pensions they were living in Windsor County, Vermont. Aaron Blanchard, Massachusetts continental line, Placed on pension roll June 19, 1819. from Windsor County, Vermont.
Joseph Cummins, Rhode Island Continen- tal line, Placed on pension roll June 7, 1819 from Windsor County, Vermont.
Adam Howard, Massachusetts Contine- ntal line, from Windsor County, Vermont.
Respectfully Wm. Portus Baxter.