Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 38793, Joseph Hamilton, Mass.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Mass.
Hamilton, Joseph
S. 38793
CONTENTS

Vermont
4,386
Joseph Hamilton Wigglesworth, Private Regt. 4 Massachusetts Line
in the army of the United States during the Revolutionary War.
inscribed on the Roll of Vermont at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 5 th of April 1818
Certificate of Pension issued the 13 of Nov 1818 and sent George Rich Esq. Montpelier, Vermont -
arrears to 4th of Sep 1818 - 5 mo 2 40. - emi-anl. all'ce ending 4 mar 1819 48. -
$ 88.00
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818 }
thru years 1777-
cont.
Waitsfield
Washington Co.

Notification sent May 24 th 1821. to George Rich, Esq r . Montpelier, Vermont.

State of Vermont - Joseph Hamilton of Waitsfield, in the Washington Co. County of said Co., a citizen of the United States, do declare upon Oath that on or about the first day of May 1775 I was duly enlisted into the service for the term of eight months & belonged to Capt. Peter Harwood's company and Col. Larned's Regiment of Massachusetts Militia as a private, and served near Boston until the full term of my engagement. In June 1776 I enlisted for five months & belonged to Capt. John Wolcott's com- pany & Col. Regt. - Inf.  Inf. 1777 I was duly enlisted into the service of the United States for the term of three years, & belonged to Capt. Durois's company & Colonel M'Gillivray's Regiment of the Massachusetts line, and served against the common enemy until sometime in the month of November, 1777, when on account of being lame, the I was discharged & I went home, and have been always since extremely lame
I further say that by reason of age & infirmity & my reduced estate, I am in need of assist- ance from my country for support
Joseph Hamilton
Declarant Sworn & Subscribed By the Above named Joseph Hamilton Before Me at Montpelier, In said Washington County, this fifth day of April A.D. 1818
Stephen Dithers Judge of Probate

STATE OF VERMONT, } Washington County, to wit. }
Stephen Pitkin
One of the Judges of the County Court, within and for the County aforesaid, Do certify , That it appears to my satisfaction, that the said Joseph Hamilton did serve in the Revolutionary War, as stated in the preceding Declaration, against the common enemy; 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 of the Act of Congress, passed the 18th March, 1818, entitled, "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the Revolutionary War."
Given under my hand, at Montpelier this first day of April A. D. 1818. and Stephen Pitkin
Certify that the aforesaid does stand in need of assistance from his country for support Stephen Pitkin
STATE OF VERMONT, } Washington ss. }
I, GEORGE RICH, Clerk of the County of Washington, aforesaid, Do certify , That the Honorable STEPHEN PITKIN, who made the above Certificate, and before whom the annexed Declaration was taken, was a Judge of the County Court within and for the County aforesaid, at the respective dates thereof, acting under the authority of this State, and duly qualified for that purpose; and that his name subscribed thereto, is his own proper signature.
In tes. I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the Seal of said County, at Montpelier in said County, this first day of April in the Year One Thousand Eight hundred and Eighteen.
George Rich Clerk.

State of Vermont, } On this seventh day of February 1821 Washington, ss } Personally appeared in open Court, being a court of Record, to wit, the Supreme Court of the State of Vermont, holding a session for the County aforesaid. Joseph Hamilton aged seventy years resident in Waits- field in said County, who being first duly sworn ac- cording to law, doth on his oath declare that he served in the Revolutionary war, as follows, to wit - I enlisted in May in January in Capt Davis' Company in Col. Wigglesworth's Regiment in the Massachusetts line for three years & served until honorably dis- charged. - That my original declaration was dated April 5, 1818 and my original certificate issued thereon is dated November 13, 1818 and not numbered.
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 or or in any manner disposal of my property or any part thereof with intent thereby to de- minish as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of congress entitled "an act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land & 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, to wit,
2 cows, ————— $28.- 1 old chest with one drawer .75 1 old table 1.- 1 old shovel & tongs 1.- 2 old check d . 5 qt. kettles, 4 1 old pewter Platter .42 1 pailful pot 1 some dishes & spoons, .58 1 dish Kettle ————— 1 1 cow bought with my 1 tea Kettle ————— 1 granny's money 13.- 6 old knives & forks .34 14.67 6 old chains 1.25 37.159 37.59 And $ 52.26
I am by occupation a farmer and by reason of one age and other inability, I am unable to labor or to go about the house without crutches. —
I have a wife aged sixtyfour years, who by reason of age & poor living has become so feeble that she is unable to do but very little labor — My children are all more than twenty one years of age, & are all very poor & unable to give me any assistance without injuring themselves.
His Joseph X Hamilton mark
Sworn to & declared on this 7 th day of February 1821. Before the Court,
Attest, George Rich, Clerk

State of Vermont Washington Is
3 I George Rich Clerk of the Supreme Court for the County of Washington in the State of Vermont, do hereby certify that the foregoing schedule 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 fifty two Dollars & 26 cents. -
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of the said Court on this seventh day of February A.D. 1821
George Rich Clerk of Sup. Court.

7 w 17. 38.793 Rev War Madam:
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
Bureau of Pensions,
Washington, D. C., Sept. 25, 1905
In reply to your request for a statement of the military history of Joseph Hamilton , a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     May 1, 1775 8 mo. Pri. Peter Harned Col. Larned Mass   June 1776 5 mo. " John Holcott " "   Jan. 1777 until Nov. 1777 " Davis Mugglesworth "  
Battles engaged in, _____ Residence of soldier at enlistment, _____ Date of application for pension, Apr. 1, 1818 Residence at date of application, Waitsfield, Washington Co., Vt. Age at date of application, Age 70 yrs. in 1826 Remarks: This claim was allowed 75/151 Refers to a wife and children, names not stated.
Very respectfully,
Mrs. Abbie Taylor. Waitsfield, Vt.
16 2/3 70 175 1/2
Commissioner.

38,793
INVALID.
Revy
File No. 38,793
Joseph Hamilton Rev Rev War
Act: 18 th March 18 th
Index:—Vol. 8 , Page 210
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Rept. 25, 1905: List to Mrs. Abbie Taylor, Waitfield. 7.10.

✓ Waitfield H Aug 18 1905
Pension Commissioner
Dear Sir -
Please send me Revolutionary War records of Joseph Hamilton & Thomas Rides as contained in their applications for pensions
Yours truly
Mrs Abner Taylor N.E.P.

State of Vermont } Jonathan Eldridge of Montpelier Washington p. m. 5 in the County of Washington of State of Vermont being duly sworn, do hereby say that Joseph Hamilton who has applied for a pension under the act of the 18th of March last, I have been acquainted with the at that time since the commencement of the Revolutionary War and do well know that he did enlist about the first of January 1777 & joined the army that afterwards he was discharged on account of lameness.
I further say that I consider the said Joseph Hamilton to be a man of truth & veracity Jonathan Eldridge
Sworn & Subscribed before me this 29th day of October A.D. 1878 - I further certify that the above document is a true copy witness George Rich Justice of Peace

STATE OF VERMONT,
COUNTY OF Washington ss. }
I George Rich Clerk of the County of Washington aforesaid, do hereby certify that
Rich before whom the annexed acknowledgment affidavit of Jonathan Noddy appears to have been made at the respective dates thereof was a Justice of the Peace of the County of Washington
duly qualified for that purpose, acting under the authority of this state, and that his name subscribed thereto is his own proper signature.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of said County at Montpelier in said County, this 29th day of October in the year one thousand eight hundred and eighteen
George Rich CLERK.

State of Vermont ss I Samuel White of Montpelier Washington, ss in 3 in the County of Dors. etc. Testify and say that I am personally acquainted with Joseph Hamilton who is mentioned in the annexed declaration and well knows that he enlisted onto the three years service of the United States about the first of January 1779 in Capt Davis' Company of Col. Higgs Infantry Regiment, and served thereon against the common enemy in the Napa County line until about the 22 d of November 1779 when on account of his lameness he was discharged at Albany. — I belonged to the same Company & Regiment and marched with him — I also know of the other services mentioned in his declaration general- ly.
Samuel White
Sworn & Subscribed, before me this first day of April 1818, — and I certify the above deponent to be a credible witness.
George Rich, Justice of Peace
I certify that George Rich, before whom the above aff d was taken was a justice of the Peace duly authorized, acting under the authority of this State at the date thereof.
Witness my hand & the seal of Washington County the day of year above written George Rich Clerk

Montpelier Vt Feb. 15. 1821
Sir, Enclos d are sundry application for continuance of pension.
Respectfully yours
Geo. Rain
J. L. Edwards Esq.

Isaac W. Thompson and May 27 th /57 Recorded page 186
Joseph Hamilton Rdg
4386
County Land Office
Resol utory
#38,793
Recd Apr 28/57

Irfi Joseph Hamilton of Brookfield Mass Co Mas. Enlisted for the Revolutionary War Rec'd for 7 years - under Capt Davis - Col Wigglesworth - It is supposed he is entitled if the Service is Established to Penury Land Be so good as to inform me whether by this means such person appears to be entitled to such land & whether it is drawn with such other suggestions as you are pleased to give
I am W. Thompson
Censor Penury Land Office
Granville NY April 23 1857
He drew a pension under the act of 1818 & is Numbered 4386 - dated 13 Nov 1818