Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 24,841, Joshua Curtis, Mass.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Mass.
Curtis, Joshua Nancy
N. 24,841
CONTENTS

1703. Massachusetts. Nancy Curtis widow of Joshua Curtis who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Spn Corporal
Reported
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 103. Dollars 10
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 2 d day of August 1848 and sent to
G. D. Rulfinch Boston Mass
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 26, Vol. 2,

999. 11,800 Nancy Curtis
admitted
Confid Arts 9 mo. 10 days, at $108 per mo. $42.- Prntg 14 mo. 20 days 61.10 Total 25 pages 103.10
1 Jan 1980 to 24 Oct 1981 to 24 Apr 1982 2 Oct 1982 $103.10
3 mo. Confid. to 24 Apr 1980 3 " Case to 24 July 1985 3 mo. 10 days Case to 3 Nov 17 One paper
J. M. Londo

Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Plymouth ss.
On the twenty eighth day of August, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty eight, personally appeared Nancy Curtis a resident of Abington in said County of Plymouth Widow aged sixty five 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, 1830 - entitled "an Act granting half pay and pension to certain widows". That she is the widow of Joshua Curtis late of said Abington deceased, who was a Soldier in the Revolutionary War - and served as a private and as a quartermaster in the Company raised for the defense of Castle and Governor's Islands, commanded by the Hon. Thomas Cushing for the space of two years or more, inmediately preceding the ratification of the Treaty of Peace with Great Britain. The roll of which service is now in the possession of the Pension Department, Washington. She further declares that she was married to the said Joshua Curtis in Liverpool - England - on the tenth day of April in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and ninety one. That her Husband the aforesaid Joshua Curtis died at said Abington on the fifth day of June in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred and twenty three - that she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service, but the marriage took

More previous to the first day of January next ensuing husband and ninety four - at the time and place above written. - she for her states that she has no certificate of her said marriage - nor can she prove the same in this Country - except by stipulation of those acquainted with her and her husband.
Nancy Curtis
Sworn to & subscribed the day & year first before written Before me
Wilson Wood Jr. Prob.
Plymouth P. I Jacob H. Lord Register of Probate for said County do hereby certify that Hon. Wilson Wood is Judge of Probate for said County & that the above is his true & genuine signature.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & the seal of the court of Probate for said County this first day of September 1858 Jacob H. Lord

I John Nute Clerk of the Town of Abington - upon and say - that the Records of said Town in my care, contain the following entries of the Births of Children of Joshua and Nancy Curtis - viz. -
Joshua Son of Joshua Curtis & Nancy his Wife born July 18 th 1791 -
Rufus Son of Joshua Curtis & Nancy his Wife born June 21 st 1793 -
John Son of Joshua Curtis & Nancy his Wife born July 6 th 1795 -
Nancy daughter of Joshua Curtis & Nancy his Wife born June 14 th 1797 -
Joseph Son of Joshua Curtis & Nancy his Wife born Aug st 14 th 1799 -
Mirzah daughter of Joshua Curtis & Nancy his Wife born Jan y 7 th 1801 -
Saloma Daughter of Joshua Curtis & Nancy his Wife born May 19 th 1805 -
Margaret Ridyard daughter of Joshua Curtis & Nancy his Wife was born March 20 th 1807 -

Nabby daughter of Joshua Curtis & of Joshua Curtis & Nancy his wife born June 6 th 1809.
Henry son of Joshua Curtis & Nancy his wife born May 22 nd 1811.
I John Nash of Abington in the County of Plymouth & State of Massachusetts, depose & say that I hold the Office of Clerk in the Town County & State aforesaid and that the above extracts are true copies of the Records of said Town now in my care & possession.
Abington August 17 th 1838 John Nash Town Clerk
Plymouth, August 17, 1830.
Sworn to before me Jared Whitman Justice.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Plymouth ss. I Jacob H. Lord Register of Probate for said County do hereby certify that Hon. William Wood is Judge of Probate for said County & that Jared Whitman Esq. is a Justice of the Peace for said County & that the signatures to the annexed affidavits purporting to be signed by them are their true & genuine signatures.
In testimony whereof I have here unto set my hand & the seal of the Court of Probate for said County this first day of Septem- ber 1838
Jacob H. Lord

August 19, 1939
Ans BA-J/MCS Joshua Curtis, W.24841
Mr. Edwin E. Ellis 239 Huntington Avenue Buffalo, New York
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your request for information relative to Joshua Curtis who was born in Abington, Massachusetts, in 1762 and died June 5, 1823.
The data which follow were taken from papers on file in the pension claim, W.24841, based on the military service of Joshua Curtis.
The date and place of birth of Joshua Curtis and the names of his parents are not shown.
He enlisted and served as private and quarter gunner in a Massachusetts company raised for the defense of Castle and Governor's Islands and commanded by Captain Thomas Cushing for the space of two years or more immediately preceding the ratification of the Treaty of Peace with Great Britain. His place of residence at enlistment is not shown.
Joshua Curtis died in Abington, Massachusetts, June 5, 1823.
He married in Liverpool, England, April 12, 1791, Nancy. She came to America "at the close of the year, 1791."
She was allowed pension on her application executed August 28, 1828, at which time she was sixty-five years of age and was living in Abington, Plymouth County, Massachusetts.

Joshua and Nancy Curtis had the following children:
Joshua born July 18, 1791, resident of Abington in 1838. Rufus " June 21, 1793. John " July 6, 1795. Nancy " June 14, 1797. Joseph " August 14, 1799. Tirsah " January 7, 1801. Saloma " May 19, 1805. Margaret Ridyard " March 28, 1807. Nabby " June 6, 1809. Henry " May 22, 1811.
In 1898 one Mrs. Joseph E. French of Rockland, Massachusetts, stated that her grandfather, Joshua Curtis, of Abington, Massachusetts, served in the Revolutionary War and that his wife, Nancy (Ridyard) Curtis, was granted a pension.
There are no further data relative to the family of Joshua Curtis.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

h Mass.
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 24841
Nancy Curtis Widow of Joshua Curtis Corpl Rev War
Act Feb 2nd 1848
Index: Vol A , Page 163
[Arrangement of 1870.]
MAY 26 1898
Mrs. J E France Rockland
1939 Aug 1. Invt. to Mr. Rich and Mr. Clifford Mass 1939 Aug. 19. Invt. to Mr. Edwin E. Ellis Mass

Mass.
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 24841
Nancy Curtis Widow of Joshua Curtis Coast Master
Act Feb 2nd 1848
Index: Vol A , Page 163
[Arrangement of 1870.]
MAY 26 1898
Mrs. J. E. Greene Rockland
1939 Aug 1. First to Mr. Richard M. Clifford  Mass 1939 Aug. 19. First to Mr. Edwin E. Ellis, Mass.

Rep
170.
Massachusetts
Nancy Curtis
widow of Joshua Curtis
who was a private and corporal of Artillery mass in the New York line for
9. Months 10. days. Corp n 14 " 20. " private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 103. Dollars 10.
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 29 th day of May 1843. and sent to
L. M. Stone Esq. Boston Mass.
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book A Vol. 1. Page 39.

Massachusetts 999
Nancy Curtis, widow of Joshua Curtis, decd
who was a pensioner under the Act of and who died on the 5 th of June, 1823 of Plymouth Co. in the State of Mass. who was a Pri. & Artillery Copt. in the Company commanded by Captain J. Cushing of the Infantry commanded by _____ in the _____ line for (Copt. of Art) = 9 mo. 10 dy. Pri. of Art) 1/4 " 20 "
Inscribed on the Roll of Massachusetts - at the rate of 103 Dollars 10 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4 th day of March, 1838
Certificate of Pension issued the 15 th day of Novem- ber, 1838 and sent to J. H. Lord, Plymouth, Mass.
Arrears to the 4 th of Sept. 1838 = $257:75 Semi-annual allowances ending 4 Mar. 39 = 51:55
$309:30
{ Act July 7, } 1838. }
Recorded by S. A. Elliott Clerk Book 4, Vol. 1, Page 79

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, August 11 th 1838.
I hereby Certify, That, from an examination of the Books and Documents, relating to Military Services in the War of the Revolution, which remain in this Department, it appears that Joshua Curtis served as a private in a Company raised for the defence of Castle and Governor's Islands, commanded by the Hon ble Thomas Cushing, from the 25 th October 1781 to 24 th April 1782 - Six months - at $2 per month is Twelve pounds.
In testimony Whereof I have hereunto affixed the Seal of the Commonwealth the date above Written.
John P. Bigelow
Secy of the Com th

I Micah Pool of Alington in the County of Plymouth Esquire - do testify and say that I have known Joshua Curtis and Nancy Curtis his Wife, from the time she came to this Country which was at the close of the year seventeen hundred and ninety one - from that day to the day of his death S d Joshua & Wife lived in my Neighborhood in Devon Wife - and they were always reported to be such by every one so far as I know - They raised up a numerous Family of Children - eight of whom are now living - and they have always been reported to have been honest in all their dealings. She is now the Widow of S d Joshua, having never married since his decease - - Micah Pool
Plymouth Jrs. August, 17. 1030 -
Personally appeared the above named Micah Pool and made Oath according to law to the truth of the above statement, by him made. And I hereby certify that he is a Person of truth and veracity.
Before Francis Whiteman Just. Peace.

I Joshua Curtis of Abingdon in the County of Plymouth son of Joshua Curtis deceased - and Nancy Curtis who is now an Applicant for a Pension - aged forty seven years do hereby and say that my Father Joshua Curtis died at Abingdon on the fifth day of June eighteen hundred and twenty three as appears by a Record in my Family Bible - by me made at the time - and which is now before me - Joshua Curtis
Plymouth J. August, 17. 1830
Personally appeared Joshua Curtis above named and made oath according to law to the statement above by him signed. And I hereby certify that he is a person of truth and veracity. Before me Jacob Whitman Just B. P.

I James Bates of Abington in the County of Plymouth aged seventy years, on oath do testify & say that I was well acquainted with Joshua Curtis formerly of said Abington but now deceased who was a Revolu- tionary Soldier of the United States. He had a Wife with whom he lived for many years & had & brought up a large family of children. They were always reputed & believed to have been law- fully married & to have lived in lawful wedlock & were respectable members of Society James Bates
Plymouth Jp. August 28, 1838 Then the above named James Bates made Oath to the truth of the above affi- davit by him subscribed Before me & I certify that he is a credible person William Wood, Pres.

Nancy Curtis
aa
Admitted
G. G. Bulfinch Boston Mass

DECLARATION
In order to obtain the benefits of the act of Congress of 2d February, 1848, entitled, "An act making further provision for surviving Widows and Soldiers of the Revolution."
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS, } ss. Plymouth COUNTY, }
On this Nineteenth day of July 1848, personally appeared before the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace, in and for the county aforesaid,
Nancy Curtis a resident of Abington in the county of Plymouth aged Seventy five years, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on her oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed on the 2d February, 1848, granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary war. That she is the widow of Joshua Curtis who was a resident of Abington and who was a private & corporal of Artillery in the War of the Revolution and is the identical person who drew a pension under the Act of 17th June, 1844, on account of the Revolutionary service of her late husband aforesaid, at the rate of one hundred and three dollars and ten cents per annum.
She further declares that she is still a widow.
Sworn to and subscribed on the day } Before me, and year above written, }
Nancy Curtis
In presence of Henry Curtis
Harvey Govey Justice of the Peace.
I Certify, That the declarant is personally known to me, a widow and a pensioner, as she declares.
Harvey Govey Justice of the Peace.
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS, } ss. COUNTY, }
I, Clerk of the Court, of the County and State aforesaid, do hereby certify that is a Justice of the Peace, in and for said County, duly commissioned and qualified; and that his signature, above written, is genuine.
Given under my hand, and the Seal of said Court, this day of 18
CLERK.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Plymouth County } ss.
Be it known, that on this twentieth day of March A.D. 1843, personally appeared before me subscriber a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, Mrs. Nancy Curtis of Abington aged sixty nine 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 provisions made by the act of Congress passed 3. March 1843.
That she is the widow of Joshua Curtis deceased who was a private and corporal of artillery in the War of the Revolution & served as she nearly believes as was originally stated by her in a declaration for a Pension under the law of 7 th July 1838, to which declaration and the papers accompanying the same she would refer for the proof of her husband's service, of her marriage & identity, & the time of his death. She further declares that she was pensioned under said acts at the rate of $103.10 per annum which amount was paid to her at the Boston Agency from the 4 th day of March 1836, to the 4 th day of March 1841, and at the last payment her certificate was surrendered to the Pension Agent at Boston aforesaid agreeably to the regulations of the Department.
The declarant further alleges that she had not intermarried since the decease of her said husband which occurred on or about the fifth day of June one thousand eight hundred twenty three and is now and ever since has been the widow of Joshua Curtis dec d . as will more fully appear by the proof hereto annexed and further she saith not.
Nancy Curtis
Sworn and subscribed on the day

and year first within written - and I further certify that the applicant is fully entitled to the relief. - (The interlineation on the first page before execution) Before me -
Miah Pool Justice of the Peace.

I Joshua Curtis, of Abington, of lawful age, on oath testify & say, that I am well acquainted with Nancy Curtis the applicant named in the foregoing application and have been for many years last past. I know that she first the wife and is now the widow of Joshua Curtis dec d . That she was a pensioner under the law of 1836. at $103.10 per annum and has not intermarried since the expiration of said act but is now and ever has been the widow of said Joshua Curtis dec d .
Joshua Curtis
State of Massachusetts } ss. Suffolk County }
On this 25 th day of March 1843. personally came Joshua Curtis, a credible witness and made oath to the truth of the foregoing affidavit by him subscribed
Before me
W. Bulfinch
Justice of the Peace
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Secretary's Office March 27. 1843
I hereby Certify that at the date of the above and within attestation, Thomas Bulfinch was a Justice of the Peace for the County of Suffolk, and Micah Pool, a Justice of the Peace for the County of Plymouth
Witness the Seal of the State
James H. Dole Secretary of the Commonwealth

Sons of the American Revolution Buffalo Chapter
EDWIN E. ELLIS REGISTRAR 238 HUNTINGTON AVENUE BUFFALO, N. Y.
July 24, 1939
Mr. A. D. Hiller, Executive Asst. to the Administrator Veterans Administration Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:
Will you kindly send me data from the pension Claim of
JOSHUA CURTIS, JR.
He was born in Abington, Mass. in 1762 and died June 5, 1823 and married Nancy Ridyard. He was placed on the pension roll in 1818 from Plymouth County, Mass., having served in the Revolutionary War.
Thank you for your usual prompt attention to this request.
Very truly yours,
Edwin E. Ellis Registrar

THIS SIDE OF CARD IS FOR ADDRESS
A. D. Hiler Exec. Asst. to the Administrator Veterans Administration Washington D. C.

Dear Sir: only 1 of these July 12 1939
Replying to your letter of Dec. 6, BA-J/MC's am requesting a copy of your record of Joshua Curtis who was born on Sept 22, 1783, died Nov 11 1791 in Abington mass wife's name Abigail, house Information is wanted for membership in a patriotic society. Yours truly,
Richard M Clifford 38 France St. Norwalk, Conn.

FRENCH SHRINER & URNER
BOSTON OFFICE: 139 SUMMER STREET.
ADDRESS ALL COMMUNICATIONS TO ROCKLAND, MASS.
MANUFACTURERS OF
MEN'S FINE SHOES
ROCKLAND, MASS., May 5 th 1898
Commissioner of Pensions. Dear Sir,
My Grandfather Joshua Curtis of Abington Mass. served his country in the War of the Revolution: and his wife Nancy (Ridyard) Curtis was granted a Pensions. Will you be kind enough to send me the necessary information, that I may establish this fact: I wish to place a Sons of American Revolution marker at his grave; and to know if I am eligible to membership in the Daughters of the Revolution. Please reply at your earliest convenience. I would like to place the marker before Memorial day.
Yours very Truly Mrs Joseph C. French.
Mrs J. C. French Rockland Mass.
Box 15

This Bureau can furnish the military record of only such Revolutionary soldiers as were pensioned or whose widows were pensioned for their services.
Such of the original muster and pay rolls of the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812 as are now in the possession of the Government are on file in the Record and Pension Office, War Department. Original rolls and other records pertaining to service in the Revolutionary War may also be found on file in the archives of many of the original States.
W. 24341.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
WASHINGTON, D. C.,
O. W. & N. DIV.
REVOLUTIONARY.
May 20, 1898.
Madam:-
Replying to your recent communication you are advised that Nancy, widow of Joshua Curtis, made an application for pension on August 8, 1838, at which time she was 65 years of age and residing at Abington, Mass., and her pension was allowed for the actual service of her husband as a private and corporal in the Mass. troops, Revolutionary war, for a period of two years; a part of the time he served under Capt. Cushing. Place of his enlistment not stated.
Very respectfully,
Acting Commissioner.
Mrs. Joseph E. French,
Rockland, Mass.
Box 15.

August 1, 1939
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Mr. Richard M. Clifford 39 France Street Norwalk, Connecticut
BA-J/MCS Joshua Curtis, W.24841
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your request for information relative to Joshua Curtis who was born September 22, 1733, and died November 11, 1791, in Abington, Massachusetts.
The data which follow were taken from papers on file in the pension claim, W.24841, based on the military service of the only Joshua Curtis of Massachusetts that is found in the Revolutionary War records of this office.
The date and place of birth of Joshua Curtis and the names of his parents are not shown.
He enlisted and served as private and quarter gunner in a Massachusetts company raised for the defense of Castle and Governor's Islands and commanded by Captain Thomas Cushing for the space of two years or more immediately preceding the ratification of the Treaty of Peace with Great Britain. His place of residence at enlistment is not shown.
He died in Abington, Massachusetts, June 5, 1823.
Joshua Curtis married in Liverpool, England, April 12, 1791, Nancy. She came to America "at the close of the year 1791."
She was allowed pension on her application executed August 28, 1838, at which time she was sixty-five years of age and was living in Abington, Plymouth County, Massachusetts.

Joshua and Nancy Curtis had the following children:
Joshua born July 18, 1791, resident of Abington in 1838. Rufus " June 21, 1793. John " July 6, 1795. Nancy " June 14, 1797. Joseph " August 14, 1799. Tirzah " January 7, 1801. Saloma " May 19, 1805. Margaret Ridyard " March 28, 1807. Nabby " June 6, 1809. Henry " May 22, 1811.
In 1898 one Mrs. Joseph E. French of Rockland, Massachusetts, stated that her grandfather, Joshua Curtis, of Abington, Massachusetts, served in the Revolutionary War and that his wife, Nancy (Ridyard) Curtis, was granted a pension.
There are no further data relative to family.
Very truly yours
G. H. SWEET Acting Executive Assistant to the Administrator