Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 14,538, Josiah Crocker, Mass.

SERVICE
Mass.
Corrocker Josiah (Thankful)
NUMBER _____
W 14.538
CONTENTS
4
17

Copies of Raper sent to Hon J Reed. H.R. Feb. 6. 1836
Notification sent to Abner Dyer Constables Mass. Oct 12. 1820
9025
Massachusetts.
Josiah Cracker, 4 of Sandwich, in the state of Massach ts , who was a private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Greadon, of the Massach ts line, for the term of three years. War
Inscribed on the Roll of Massachusetts, at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 20. of April, 1818.
Certificate of Pension issued the 24. of March 19 and sent to William Fessenden, Esq. Sandwich, Barnstable Co. Mass.
Arrears to 4th of March, 1819. . . 83. 96. Semi-ann. all'ce ending 4. Sept. 48 ..
  10 mo. \frac{11}{30} } 1819.  $: 131. 96.    8 \frac{4}{31} }  
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
Continued

Josiah Brooker
Josiah Brooker priv Great Falls M ts Reg t 1781 to 1783 20 th April 1818
Residence certificate as to residence in Vermont and residence in New Hampshire and residence in Maine
Adm d
W. Fessenden Sandwich
Ms. A. 9. 2. 20

Barnstable 55 February 20 th 1819.
I am satisfied that the Applicant from his Country for support.
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS.
Barnstable ss.
On this twentieth day of April 1818, before me the subscriber, one of the Judges of the Circuit Court of Common Pleas, for the Southern Circuit, personally appeared Josiah Crocker of Sandwich, aged fifty-six years, resident in the said Circuit, who being by me first duly cautioned according to law, on his oath made the following declaration, by him signed, in order to obtain the provision made by the late act of Congress, entitled "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the revolutionary war."
And I, the said Judge, do certify, that it appears that the said Josiah Crocker , revolutionary war, as stated in the preceding declaration, for the term of nine months, on the continent and I now transmit the proceedings and testimony to the Secretary for the Department of War, pursuant to the aforementioned act of Congress.
Thomas B Adams
I Josiah Crocker of Sandwich do hereby declare that I am a resident citizen of the U. States, and declare that I enlisted as a private in the War of the Revolution, at Barnstable in April A.D. 1781 for the term of nine months, and served in Capt. Joseph Sumner's Co. of Greaton's Reg't being 3 d of Mass. I was discharged at West Point, and have a written discharge but have further stated that I have not received any pay for my services, except the following, and that by reason of my reduced circumstances in life I stand in need of the assistance of my Country for support.
Josiah Crocker
I Josiah Crocker of Sandwich in the State of Massachusetts do hereby say that I know Josiah Crocker whom upon oath is annexed, to have been a continental soldier in the revolutionary army and that he served three years in the same and that the said note
Josiah Crocker
Massachusetts
Barnstable

Barnstable 52
since from h
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS.
Barnstable
On this ss. twentieth day of April 1818, before me the subscriber, one of the Judges of the Circuit Court of Common Pleas, for the Southern Circuit, personally appeared Josiah Crocker of Sandwich, aged fifty six years, resident in the said Circuit, who being by me first duly cautioned according to law, on his oath made the following declaration, by him signed, in order to obtain the provision made by the late act of Congress, entitled "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the revolutionary war."
An that the ti
I Josiah Crocker of Sandwich in the County of Barnstable & Comm th of Mass s aged fifty six years a resident citizen of the U. States, on oath set forth and declare that I enlisted as a private soldier in the War of the Revolution, at Barnstable in said Co. in April AD 1781 for the term of three years. I served in Capt Joseph Summers Company in Col Bro. Greatey's Reg t being 3 d of Mass s : Line - and was discharged at West Point Dec r . 1783. Had a written discharge but have lost the same - I further affirm that I have not  received  any  other  benefit  from  the  State  or  the  United  States  for  my  services , except the following. and that by reason of my reduced circumstances in life I stand in need of the assistance of my Country for support.
Josiah Crocker
4-20.
I Josiah forster of Sandwich in the State of Massachusetts do upon & say that I knew Josiah Crocker whom upon  trial is annexed, to have been a continental soldier in the revolutionary army & that he served three years in the same as  the  other  said note
Josiah forster
Massachusetts
Barnstable

That I knew Josiah Barker whom upon Oath is answered, to have been a continen- tal soldier in the revolutionary army & that he served three years in the same as further saith not
Josiah Barker
Massachusetts
Barnstable 4th March 5 1849.
Personally appeared Josiah Barker above named & made oath to the truth of the declaration by him subscribed & that in my opinion he is a credible witness to the declaration he has made — before
Wendell Davis
Jus Peace & his
Barnstable County Mass:
I Joseph Fuller of Sandwich in the State of Massachusetts of lawful age to give evidence do depose & say that I was not acquainted with Josiah Barker of this State in the Revolu- tionary war, that he was a soldier in the Continental Army. I saw him with the continental troops at New Windsor in New York & that I was with him at one time nine or ten months in the service of the continent —
further saith not Joseph Fuller

Joseph Fuller of Sandwich in the State of Massachusetts of lawful age to give evidence do upon & say that I was well acquainted with Josiah Parker of this State in the Revolu- tionary war, that he was in the Gratons regiment that . I saw him with the continental troops at New Windsor in New York & that I was with him at one time nine or twelve months in the service of the continent —
Further saith not Joseph Fuller
Massachusetts
Barnstable March 6 1819
Personally appeared Joseph Fuller above named & made oath to the truth of the decla- ration by him submitted & that in my opinion he is a credible witness before
Wendell Davis Justice of the Peace for Barnstable County
I Abner Davis, Clerk of the Circuit Court of Common Pleas, for the County of Barnstable, do certify that Wendell Davis, who hath signed the foregoing affidavits, of Josiah Jones & Joseph Fuller, as Justice of the Peace & Quorum for Barnstable County, is a sworn Justice of the Peace & Quorum for the County of Barnstable, and full faith and credit, are due to his official acts as such. And that the above is the signature of said Wendell Davis.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto affixed the seal of the Circuit Court of Common Pleas, of our said County, and subscribed my name at Barnstable the sixth day of March in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred & nineteen. —
Abner Davis, Clerk of the Circuit Court of Common Pleas for the County of Barnstable.

Josiah Brooks Schedule of property.
9025
24 Mar 1819 Cont'd Oct 4 1820

SCHEDULE.
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS.
County of Barnstable ss.
On this Ninth — day of August 1820, before the Circuit Court of Common Pleas for the Southern Circuit, proceeding according to the course of the common law with a jurisdiction unlimited in point of amount, having a power also of fine and imprisonment, and keeping a record of their proceedings, personally appeared in open Court, being a Court of record for the said county Josiah Crocker — aged sixty — years, resident in Mansfield — in said County, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth, on his oath, declare that he served in the Revolutionary war as follows, viz. for the term of three years in Capt. Joseph Sumner's Company, Colonel Grafton's Regiment Mass. Militia, and that he has received a pension certificate dated April 5th 1819 — and numbered 9.025. in pursuance of his original Declaration made at Sandwich April 20th 1818. — and also takes and subscribes the following oath, viz.
And I do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States, on the 18th day of March, 1818; and that I have not, since that time, by gift, sale, or in any manner, disposed of my property, or any part thereof, with intent thereby so to diminish it as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress, entitled "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States, in the Revolutionary war," passed on the 18th day of March, 1818; and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me, any property, or securities, contracts, or debts, due to me; nor have I any income other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed, and by me subscribed.
House none, nor land, one old mare & horse cart six old chairs, one iron pot on hooks, one tin kettle, one table. My wife Thankfull sixty years old, very sick, and two Grand children, Elizabeth Crocker aged seven years, Chloe Crocker seventeen years; and that I have no trade or occupation but work on the land, at the farming business, and unable to perform much by reason of infirmity. Josiah Crocker.
Sworn to, and declared, on the ninth day of August, 1820. before said Court.
Alvan Davis, Clerk.
I, Alvan Davis, clerk of Barnstable County, 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 fifteen — dollars and no cents. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said court, on this Eleventh — day of August 1820,
Alvan Davis, Clerk of the Court for the County of Barnstable.

Massachusetts - 2584
Thankful Crocker, widow of Josiah Crocker
who was a pensioner under the Act of 18 th Mar. '18 and who died on the 4 th July 1830 of Barnstable in the State of Massachusetts who was a Pen. in the County commanded by Captain [blank] of the Reg t commanded by General [blank] in the Mass s line for 2 years
Inscribed on the Roll of Massachusetts at the rate of 80 Dollars - Cents per annum to commence on the 4 th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 3 rd day of April 37, and saw Hon. J. N. Reed, Barnstable Mass s
Arrears to the 4 th of Mar. - $ 240.00 Semi-annual allowance ending 40.00 $ 280.00
{ Act July 7, } 1838.
Recorded by R Burgess Clerk Book A Vol. 1 - Page 80

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Barnstable ss.
On this fourteenth day of December A.D. 1838 personally appeared before Nymphos Howland Judge of Probate for the County of Barnstable. Thankful Brooker a resident of Sandwich in the County of Barnstable aged seventy four years, who being first duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed July 7 th 1838 entitled An act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows. That she is the widow of Josiah Brooker who was a private soldier in the war of the Revolution and served as she has been informed and believes for more than two and a half years, that he enlisted or three years in the spring of the year 1781 at Barnstable in D r Poulter's or she believes and marched from thence to West Point in the state of New York, and served there and near there till near the close of the year 1783 when he was discharged. That he served in the Patriot South Main er regim- ent as she has been informed but she can not state the name of any of the Officers. That he was a pensioner of the United States under the laws of 1818. She herewith furnishes such proof as she has of his services and she refers to his dis- location in the pension office and to the documents of the Revolutionary war now in the war department for further evidence.
She further declares that she was married to the said Josiah Brooker on the twenty eighth of January in the year 1784 being about six weeks after he returned from the army. That her husband the aforesaid Josiah Brooker died on the fourth day of July in the year 1830 that she was not married to him to him previous to his leaving the service

but the marriage took place previous to the first day of January in the year seventeen hundred and ninety four To wit at the time of her statement
Attest.
Thankful G. Brockton Mark.
Solomon G. Howland.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Barnstable ss. On this 14 th day of December 1838. Before me the subscriber Judge of the Court of Probate for the County of Barnstable personally appeared the above named Thankful Brockton and made oath in due form of law to the truth of the foregoing declaration and subscribed the same in my presence with her mark, she being unable to write. and I further certify that the said Thankful Brockton cannot by reason of bodily infirmity attend in Court. In witness whereof I hereunto set my hands the day and year aforesaid.
Nyrenas Manscon, Judge of Probate.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Barnstable ss. Dec r . 14. 1838
I Timothy Reed Register of the Court of Probate in and for the County of Barnstable and Commonwealth aforesaid hereby certify that the Hon. Nyrenas Manscon is the Judge of said Court and that the above signature purporting to have been made by him is his genuine signature
Witness my hand and the seal of said Court this day & year above written.
Timothy Reed Reg d Prob.
Declaration of T. Brockton

I Extract from the Records of the Town of Barnstable I.
Marriages Solemnized by the Rev. Oakes Shaw, Josiah Crocker and Thankfull Lothrop, January twenty eighth A. D. Seventeen hundred and eighty four.—
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Barnstable Is.
I Calvin Stetson depose and say, that I hold the Office of Town Clerk of the town of Barnstable in the County of Barnstable and State aforesaid and that the above is a true extract from the records of said town with the exception of the date which is expressed on the record in fair legible figures as follows, January 28 th 1784
Attest Calvin Stetson { Clerk of the Town of Barnstable
Sworn before me
Solomon C. Howland
Barnstable Is
Justice of the Peace in Barnstable County.
Dec 11 th 1838.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Barnstable County ss. Feb. 23 d 1839
I Timothy Reed Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas in & for said County hereby certify that Solomon (Howland) Edgerton is a justice of the Peace in and for said County duly commissioned and qualified and was so on the eleventh day of December last and that I believe the within signature purporting to have been made by him to be his genuine signature Witness my hand and the seal of said Court the day & year above written
Timothy Reed Clerk
Enf. heat up. Mar. 1839. Caleb Breese To Honorable Bishop.

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Thankful Crocker Widow of Josiah Crocker in New Mar
Act: July 14/38
Index:—Vol. a , Page 154
[Arrangement of 1870.]

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Hon Jno Reed Yarmouth Barnstable Mass

I Josiah Fuller of Barnstable in the County of Barnstable in Massachusetts aged about seventy six years on oath testify and say that I was a soldier in the war of the Revolution and am a pensioner of the United States under the law of March 1818. I enlisted at Barnstable in the Spring of the year 1781 and marched to West Point where I served till the near the end of the year 1783 - I arrived home about the last of December of that year, having been in the service about two years and nine months - I further testify that I well knew Josiah Crocker late of Sandwich in said County, now deceased and who was a pensioner under the same law - That said Crocker enlisted at the same time with me and for the same period which was for three years, and he marched to West Point with me and served there as long as I did within a few days - he arrived home about a week before me, according to my best recollection, in December 1783 - I served in the 1 st Mass t Regiment and he served according to my present recollection, in the 4 th Regiment in the same Brigade - I saw him frequently - I further testify that said Crocker was married about a month after we got home from the army to Thankful Lathrop - I was present at the marriage which was solemnised by Rev d Oakes Shaw - I am well acquainted with said Thankful who is now the widow of said Crocker and is living at Sandwich aforesaid, not having been married since the death of said Crocker her husband.
Witness Solomon G. Howland.
Josiah his X Fuller mark
Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Barnstable ss. On this 14 th day of December in the year 1838. Before me the subscriber judge of the Court of Probate for the County of Barnstable personally appeared the above named Josiah over

Fuller and made oath in due form of law. To the foregoing deposition by him subscribed in my presence; and I further certify that the said Josiah Fuller is well known to me and is a credible witness.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hands the day and year aforesaid.
Nymphas Marston, Judge of Probate.
I am minister of gospel in the County of Barnstable ss I Timothy Reed Register of the Court of Probate in & for said County hereby certify that the Hon Nymphas Marston is the Judge of said Court and that the above signature purporting to have been made by him is his genuine signature
Witness my hand and the seal of said Court this 14th day of December A.D.,
1838
Timothy Reed Register

I Ansel Crocker of Falmouth in the County of Barnstable and Commonwealth of Massachusetts aged seventy four years or thereabouts being on oath do depose as follows
That I knew Josiah Crocker of Barnstable County and State aforesaid. That he the said Josiah enlisted with me in the United States service at Barnstable for three years in the spring (and I think the year 1781) that he and I marched to West Point in New York together. That I on account of a defect in an eye was mustered from there and sent to Boston where I served till I was discharged in the fall of the 1783. That the said Josiah served at West Point as I was informed and he arrived home at Barnstable about two or three weeks after I did. That he was married to Thankful Goffe in the winter after arriving home I should say from four to six weeks. That he resided at Barnstable till he moved to Sandwich which was about twenty years ago according to my recollection that he lived there till he died which was on the fourth day of July 1830. That Thankful Crocker his widow resides at the same place, and has not been married since to my knowledge.
Ansel Crocker
Barnstable ss. Falmouth Dec 19 th 1838 Came Ansel Crocker the aforesaid deponent who being by me first carefully examined and sworn to testify to the truth and nothing but the truth gave the preceding deposition which was reduced to writing by me and by him subscribed in my presence - and I further certify that said Crocker is well known to me and is a man of truth and a credible witness
Solomon C. Howland \frac{3}{3} Justice of the Peace.

Amos Crocker's Deposition
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Barnstable County ss. Feb 23 d 1839 To Timothy Read Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas in and for said County hereby certify that Solomon L. Howlands Esquire is a justice of the Peace in and for said County duly commissioned and qualified and was so on the 19 th Dec r last, and so that I believe the within signature purporting to have been made by him to be his genuine signature (Witness my hand and the seal of said Court the day & year above written Timothy Read Clerk)

I Mary Lovell of Sandwich in the County of Barnstable aged about Fifty four years being on oath do depose as follows. That I was well acquainted with Josiah Brooker late of Sandwich deceased who was a pensioner of the United States and that he died about eight years ago on the fourth day of July I think in the year 1830 and I am well acquainted with his widow Hannah Brooker who now is alive and a resident of Sandwich aforesaid and is the same person who is this day in my presence before the Judge of probate of Barnstable Oath and made declaration in order to obtain a pension.
Mary Lovell
Attest
Solomon C. Howland
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Barnstable, ss. On this 14 th day of December A.D. 1838. Before me the subscriber Judge of the Court of Probate for the County of Barnstable, personally appeared the above named
over

Mary Lovell and made oath in due form of law, to the foregoing deposition by her subscribed in my presence; and I further certify that the said Mary Lovell is well known to me and is a credible witness.
In witness whereof I hereunto set my hands the day and year aforesaid.
Nymphas Marston, Judge of Probate.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
County of Barnstable, ss. Dec r 14. 1838.
I Timothy Reed Register of the Court of Probate in and for said County, hereby certify that the Hon. Nymphas Marston is the Judge of said Court and that the above signature purporting to have been made by him, is his genuine signature.
Witness my hands and the seal of said Court the day and year aforesaid.
Timothy Reed,
Reg t Prob.
Mary Lovell Deposition

I Isaac Wickham of the District of Hampshire in the County of Barnstable in the State of Massachusetts aged about seventy eight years being an oath do depose as follows. That I am a pensioner of the United States under the act of 1818 that I served the principal part of my time at West point that there I became acquainted with Josiah Brooker of Barnstable that he was a soldier in the revolutionary war and served in that service at West point from two to three years according to my best recollection that he was discharged from said service in the fall of the year 1783 and returned to Barnstable County as I suppose and about twenty five years ago he the said Josiah Brooker settled within three miles of my place of abode that he is now dead and his Widow Hannahful Brooker now resides at the house where he died that she has not since been married to my recollection.
Isaac Wickham
Attest.
C. B. Howland
Barnstable ss. Sandwich Dec 14 th 1835 came Isaac Wickham the aforesaid deponent who being by me first cautioned examined and sworn to testify to the truth and nothing but the truth gave the preceding deposition which was reduced to writing by me and by him subscribed in my presence. and I further certify that said Wickham is well known to me and is a man of truth and a credible witness.
Volney C. Howland
Justice of the Peace

Commonwealth of Massachusetts County of Barnstable ss. Feb 23 rd 1839 I Timothy Reeds Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the said County hereby certify that Solomon G Moreland Esquire is a justice of the Pleas in and for said County duly commissioned and qualified and was so on the 14 th Dec r last - and that Heleias the within signature purporting to have been made by him to be his genuine signature
Witness my hand and the seal of said Court the day & year above written Timothy Reeds Clerk
Isaac Witham Deputy.

11826 Mar 1. Mass. Barnstable Feb. 24th. Thankful Crocker a b 7838 J. S. Edwards Gent. of

Barnstable, Mass. Feb 23. 1839
J. L. Edwards Esq. Sir,
please return
rec
Yrs. Recd, Barnstable, Mass.
(T.P) D.C.
J. L. Edwards Esq. Commr. of Pensions Washington
Barnstable Feb. 24 th
1826 Mar 1. Mass. Thankful Crocker acc 67838

Barnstable, Mass. Feb 23. 1839
J. L. Edwards Esq.
Sir
I enclose the application of Thankful Bucker for a pension
Please make returns to me oblige Yours respectfully
Timothy Rude