Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 38621, John Corkins, Mass.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Mass.
Corkins John
S. 38621
see Balkiner
CONTENTS

15603
15603 Vermont R
John Perkins
of Arlington in the state of Vermont who was a Private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Grafton of the Massachusetts line, for the term of Nine Months 1780.
Inscribed on the roll of Vermont at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence the 5 of March 1819
Certificate of Pension issued the 2 of Nov 1819 and sent to John H. Olin Esq. Shaftsbury Vermont
Arrears to 4th of Mar. 1820 48.00
Semi-annual all'ce ending No. 27/4 $48.00
{ Revolutionary claim, Act 18th March, 1818. }
Continued
4 March 1820
W. H. Allen A.C. Admn June 2 nd 47.
Notification sent July 26 th 1820 to J. H. Olin Esq. Shaftsbury Vermont

John Corkins Application Private
80 — 9 months Greaton Massachusetts Reg t
Admitted
by advice of J. L. P.

State of Vermont Bennington County
On this 5 th day of March A D 1819 before me the subscriber, one of the Judges of the County Court of the County of Bennington, personally appeared John C Perkins, aged 85 years, resident in Arlington in said county, who being by me first duly sworn, according to law, doth, on his oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the provisions 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:" That he the said John Perkins enlisted in the month of May 1780 for the term of nine months, was mustered in Hadley in the State of Massachusetts. Shortly after marched to Hudson's river in the State of New York where he joined Capt. Cotton's company, and Col. Graton's regiment in the Massachusetts line. He served the full term of his enlistment, and was honorably discharged near the Highlands on said Hudson's river, or in Roxbury in the State of Connecticut. which, he does not now recollect. His discharge he believes to be lost. He was in several small skirmishes, but no important battles. That he is in reduced circumstances, and stands in need of the assistance of his country for support. That he has the deposition of Reuben Cooley which is herunto annexed as further evidence of his said service. Sworn to, and declared the day and year aforesaid -
John H. Olin J d Judge of C t Court
I John H. Olin Judge of the County Court as aforesaid, do certify, that it appears to my satisfaction that the said John Perkins did serve in the war of the revolution against the common enemy, as stated in the preceding declaration, and I now transmit the proceedings and testimony, taken and had before me, to the Secretary for the Department of War - pursuant to the aforesaid act of Congress. I also transmit the annexed deposition of Reuben Cooley relative to the services of the said John. I further certify from my own knowledge that the said John Perkins is a poor man and stands in need of the assistance of his country for support -
Oct. 8 th 1819
John H. Olin J d Judge of C t Court

I Ruben Cauby of Jones in Tolland County in the State of Connecticut do hereby certify & say that I was a Soldier in the United States Service during the revolutionary war for more than five years. & I am now at  in Profions under the law of March 1818. and that the profions Duty know  know West-point, for for for eight months, in the Connecticut Service, after after my three years term had expired in the year 180. then I joined the United States Service, on the North River I then found John Corkins then of Tarrus of a man of my acquaintance; who was performing Duty. I think in Capt. Cotton's Company, & was to my knowledge, in the Regiment commanded by Col. Grattan, and attached to the Brigade commanded by General Mifflin. Corkins was then when I joined the U.S. Troops; I served a term of eight months, & we were both discharged at the same time, at the Highlands, & returned to Connecticut in Company. I never understood that Corkins performed a term of nine months. At the time we were discharged, I received the discharge of John Corkins. Solomon Parsons. Abra- ham Wallis & number of others to -

living home. I having a packet Book & they having none, I recd the dis- charge of having the discharge of being in my profession in 1807. When my wife died & I broke up keeping house, since which time I have not seen it & presume it was destroyed, with my old papers, containing the same of no value value to any person. We were both in the service in the North River, at the time of Arnold's escape & were at the Execution of Major Andre & further the Department with Col. Reuben his & Co. Baab In presence of { Mark W. A. Kibler Deborah Kibler
Somerset County ss - Somers September 18. 1809
This day personally appeared Reuben Baab the of age and Department & being duly sworn, do hereby make oath to the truth of the facts contained in the foregoing deposition by him subscribed. Taken at the request of John Coakins & to be used by him at the next session for the purpose of obtaining a pension before me Walter A. Kibler Just Peace

I would hereby certify that I am personally acquainted with Rev. Lem Cady the aforesaid Deponent & that he is a man of truth
Walter A. Fisher Just Pan

John H. Olin Esq. Judge of the Court of Common Pleas within & for the County of Bennington in the State of Vermont. The Deposition of Ruben Gage of Jerusalem Conn. taken at the request of Att. John Gaskins of Arlington, Vermont, Sealed up & transmitted by Walter A. Kibbe Just. Peace within & for Tolland County Conn.

John Perkins'
Declaration
MS B
Arlington 15.6.63
not 1819
Mar. 1820
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DISTRICT OF VERMONT, SS.
ON this 22 nd 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, John Corlins aged 57 years, resident in Arlington 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 Colton in the regiment, commanded by Colo Graton or Graydon of the Massachusetts line, in the nine months service served my time out faithfully & was honorably discharged
as will appear by my original declaration on file in the War office, dated the 5 th day of March 1818 on which original declaration I have received a pension certificate bearing the number 15.602
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:
one piece of land lying in Arlington containing about ten acres formerly covered with pine timber now of very little value and unproductive, with a small cabin building on it. I now purchased with pension money a few old articles of furniture & iron ware barely sufficient to do necessary cooking & for house keeping - very poor & decayed & of little value mechanic tools, most of them have been about forty years in use.
I am indebted to sundry persons to the amount of $158.00. my occupation was formerly a carpenter but by reason of a severe shock of lightning received some years since which deprived me entirely of the sight of one eye & greatly injured my hearing & otherwise severely affected me. I am unable to do scarce any labour or to support myself without private or public aid - my wife Katharine aged 60 years is quite infirm has been sick a great deal & a considerable share of the time unable to labour to support herself - I am unable to support myself without public or private aid. the debts I have owed have pressed me considerable I have shifted & turned by the pension I have received so as to be able to live to the present time. John Corlins
Sworn to and declared at Bennington in the county of Bennington, and state of Vermont, on the 22 nd day of June 1820 in open court, before
Isaac Pratt Clerk
I, Isaac 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 160 dollars and cents. Upon full proof it is the opinion of the court that after discharging his just debts the amount of the estate of the said John Corlins is not less than 2 dollars. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said court, on this 27 th day of June 1820
Isaac Pratt Clerk of the Court for the county of Bennington
160.00 property 158.00 debts

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Washington, D. C., _____, 19_____
In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of John Perkins 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. S.F. 38621.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     May 1780 9 mos. Pvt. Colton Greaton Mass.          
Battles engaged in, Several small skirmishes Residence of soldier at enlistment, Somers, Holland Co Conn. Date of application for pension, March 5, 1819. His claim was allowed. Residence at date of application, Arlington, Bennington Co. Vt. Age at date of application, 55 years. died about 1845 Remarks: In 1820 soldier referred to his wife Katharine as 60 years. Son. Daniel A. resident of Des Moines Co Iowa in 1847
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

Pension Office June 2 d 1847.
Sir,
In answer to your letter of the 20 th ult o I have to inform you that we do not find the name of John Calkins on either the Vermont, Connecticut or New York roll of Pensioners. A person bearing the name of John Corkins was pensioned in the State of Vermont, but his service appears to have been performed in the Massachusetts line and am entitled to  for nine months  which did not entitle him to land. A more particular statement will therefore be necessary to enable us to find the papers of John Calkins and furnish the information which you request.
Hon. A. C. Dodge Burlington Iowa.

Burlington, Iowa.
May 20 th 1884 y
To the Hon Mr Edwards
Commr Pensions Sir:
On Yesterday Daul. A. Calkins - a respectable Citizen of this County (Des Moines) - Called on me and stated that his father - John Calkins - was a Soldier in the War of the Revolution - having served thro' the whole of it - he thinks in the Connecticut line - that he obtained his pension many years before his death - but never drew any bounty land and that he wished me to make application to the proper authority to obtain it for him (Daul. A. Calkins, his only heir). He states that his father died about two years since in Vermont and was at the time of his death a pensioner. He further says that he remembers many years since that his father was informed that he could get his bounty land by going to Albany or his Certificate. The latter statement I mention.

because it has occurred to me that the elder Calkins might have been from Vermont, which was I believe regarded as a portion of New York, during the Revolution. Though his son seems to be positive that his father enlisted in Connec- ticut. You will doubtless find John Calkins either on the Connecticut or New York or Vermont roll as a pensioner. The only thing in which the son may be found to be at fault is, as to his father having drawn the bounty laid on which he was entitled. — The son was separa- ted from his father for several years before the death of the latter the latter.
I am, Very respectfully
Yr. friend
A C Dodge
son of I Edwards commr. of Pensions

MS.A.5
January 21, 1927
Mrs. Aeolia M. Bradley The Walton 92 South Avery St., South Haven, Michigan
Madam:
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim S. 38621 it appears that John Corkins while a resident of Somers, Tolland County, Connecticut enlisted in May 1780 and served nine months as a private in Captain Coleman's  Colton's Company, Colonel Greaton's Massachusetts Regiment and was in several small skirmishes.
He was allowed pension on his application executed March 5, 1819 while a resident of Arlington, Bennington County, Vermont aged fifty-five years.
In 1820 he referred to his wife Katharine aged sixty years.
In 1847 his son and only heir was living in Des Moines County, Iowa and was referred to as Daniel A. Calkins .
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.

MMHJ Per
March 26, 1927
Mrs. Aeolia M. Bradley 92 Avery St., South Haven, Mich.
Madam:
I have to advise you relative to the Revolutionary War pension claim S. 38621 , that the date of soldier's marriage and the maiden name of his wife are not stated.
In 1847 his son Daniel A. stated that his father "died about two years since in Vermont", but did not give date.
In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, the name of person paid, and possibly the date of death, you should apply to the Records Division, General Accounting Office, Washington, D. C. citing all of the following data:
" John Corkins , Certificate No. 15603, issued November 2, 1819, rate $ 8 per month, commenced March 5, 1819; Act of March 18, 1818, Vermont Agency".
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.

Rev. + 1812 War Section
South Haven, Michigan.
Jan 31 st 1927
Hon Winfield Scott
Pension Commissioner Washington D.C.
Dear Sir; Your letter bearing date of Jan 21 st relation to John Collins Revolutionary War Pension Claim "S" 38621 of Somers, Tolland County Connecticut - enlisted May 1780 - was duly received - but I must secure the date of his marriage also date of his death - Can you furnish me this information? The latter information must be in the records of the Department - I shall deem this a great favor and I hereby thank you in advance.
Very Respectfully
Mrs. Lucia M. Bradley 92 Avery St

The Walton 92 S. Avery St South Haven Mich Nov-19-26
Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.C.
Dear Sir.
Can you give me date of marriage or death of John Leakins who was a Revolutionary pensioner. Born in Conn. Enlisted at the age of 16 at Milbrook Mass. Died in 1840 lived in Arlington Vt. And Oblige Mrs Leona M. Bradley

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STATE OF MICHIGAN.
Rev Sec 18
Commissioners: LAWTON T. HEMANS Chairman. CASSIUS L. GLASGOW, CHARLES S. CUNNINGHAM.
WILLARD N. SWEENEY, Secretary.
Address all communications to the Commission.
Michigan Railroad Commission
601-614 Oakland Building,
IMPORTANT:
Refer to File No. Personal
LANSING,
March 22, 1916.
Commissioner of Pensions,
Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir,-
The writer desires to obtain information from the files in your department pertaining to John Calkins (or Corkins) a Revolutionary Soldier (pensioner) who, I believe, was in a Massachusetts Regiment. Information shown in his application and supporting evidence as to the date and place of his birth, date and place of enlistment, residence at that time, and at time of application, his service, family if any and heirs if any at his decease, if disclosed by the record, are desired.
I am assuming that the record will show part or all of this information and I know of no other source from which it can be obtained.
Thanking you in advance for such assistance as you may be able to give to this end, I remain
Very truly yours,
616 Oakland Building, Lansing, Michigan.
← Edmund A. Calkins

REVOLUTIONARY SERVICE.
O. W. & N. Div.
MEMORANDA.
not-1 " 20 3
Please supply as much as possible of the data called for below.
Full name of soldier:
John Colkins.
Place of residence before service: (Town, county, and State, if possible.)
I do not know.
Place of residence after service: (Town, county, and State, if possible.)
State Vermont County Bennington
Date of death (as near as possible):
Between 1840 and 1850
Christian name of widow:
Catherine Colkins.
Did either he or his widow receive a pension?
Both received Pensions
Remarks:
As I wish to join the daughters of the Revolution I would like to establish my claim
Your name and address:
Mrs. E. C. Holden.
Box 288 Danvers
New Boston County
6-870
Conn.

OFFICE OF CHIEF CLERK
Department of the Interior, Bureau of Pensions, Washington. March 13th, 1895.
Mrs. E. C. Holden,
Box 222, Seymour, Conn.
Madam:
Replying to your inquiry of the 11th instant, you are advised that before any information can be furnished relative to your revolutionary ancestor, you must supply as much of the data called for in the enclosed slip as you possibly can obtain. When the slip is filled out it should be addressed: Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Very respectfully,
James Wilson Smith
Chief Clerk.

OFFICE OF CHIEF CLERK.
Department of the Interior, Bureau of Pensions, Washington.
March 13th, 1895.
Mrs. E. C. Holden, Box 288, Seymour, Conn.
Madam:
Replying to your inquiry of the 11th instant, you are advised that before any information can be furnished relative to your revolutionary ancestor, you must supply as much of the data called for in the enclosed slip as you possibly can obtain. When the slip is filled out it should be addressed: Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Very respectfully,
Chas. A. Smith.
Chief Clerk.

E. C. Holden m. El.
38 621
Rev INVALID.
May 18/94 Hist. to Mrs. Box 2881 Seymour Conn. 1916 Apr 3: history to Mr. Edmund A. Calkins. M. B. 11
File No. 38 621
John Calkins Rev Rev
27- Jan 21 - Hist. to Mrs. Adelia M. Bradley M. B. 11 7- Mch. 26 - Mrs. Adelia M. Bradley advised rel. to deaths of mar. & deat. M. B. 11
Act: 18 th March 18 th
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