Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 4730, Timothy Hastings, Mass.

SERVICE
NUMBER _____
Mass
Hastings, Timothy Barnah
R. 4730
CONTENTS

9,586 New-York. 4
Timothy Hastings, Ontario co. in the state of N. York, who was a private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Sproat, of the Massach ts ne, for the term of four years. 1779-
scribed on the Roll of New-York, at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 17. of April, 1818.
Certificate of Pension issued the 27. of April, 1819 and sent to John Nicholas, judge Canandaigua, Ontario co. N.Y.
arrears to 4th of March, 1819. - 84.76 semi-ann. all'ce ending 4. Sept. 2 48 " 10 mo. \frac{14}{30} } 1819. $:132.76. 84 31 } { Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
Continued
Specification sent to Genl. Poygan Sept 16th Sep. 1820 30th Nov. 1820.

Timothy Hastings
No 9. 386 ap 27 Nov  Aug Can

exhibited in the aforesaid schedule, is Seventy five dollars & forty seven cents —
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said Court, on this 10 th day of July 1820 —
Howell Clegg

Timothy Hastings, private, Ontario County, N.Y. Col o . Sprague's regiment Massachusetts line — 4 years.
17. April, 1818.
John Nicholas, judge Canandaigua, Ontario County, New-York.

Subscribed & Sworn to at the Town of Chautauqua County of Chautauqua
Know all men by these presents that I Nehemiah Graham of the Town of Maconough County of Chautauqua and State of New York Did serve in the army of the united States - in the Continental line in the Second Massachusetts regiments under Colonel Baker - Discharge. under Col. Ebenezer Sproat. Served in Robert Bradburns Company of light infantry. and was well acquainted with Timothy Hastings and do know that said Timothy Hastings served in the same regiment and Company with myself from the year one thousand seven hundred and seventy nine. (at which year we both enlisted) untill eighty three when we were both discharged together. at Newburg
Nehemiah Durban the above sworn to before me this thirty first Day of December in the year of our Lord. 1818
Isaac J Stratton Justice of the peace
State of New York County of Chautauqua
January 1 st 1819 - I hereby certify that the above named Isaac J. Stratton Esquire was at the time the above affidavit was made before him a Justice of the peace in and for said County and that I am acquainted with the hand writing of the said Justice and believe the above to be his proper signature -
M. J. Bagh Deputy

George Elliott of the Town of Seneca County of Cayuga in the State of New York maketh oath. Saith that he this deponent did on the year Seventeen Hundred & Seventy nine know Timothy Hastings and that said Hastings at that time joined Capt. Maxwell Company in the Second Massachusetts Regiment at this time commanded by Colonel Bailey after wards commanded by Colonel Ebenezer Sproat of the army of the United States and this deponent further saith that said Hastings was transferred into Capt. Robert Bradfords Company of Light Infantry about the year one thousand seven hundred and eighty and their served till the close of the war which was in the year one thousand seven hundred and eighty three Taken and acknowledged before me this 9th day of January 1819 Benjamin Alney J. Peace  George Elliott
I certify that George Elliott is a credible witness as seen the 11th day of January 1818
John Grover Judge of Cayuga Com Pleas
State of New York Cayuga County
I certify that Benjamin Alney was on the day of the date of the above affidavit a justice of the peace in & for the County of Cayuga and verily believe the preceding signature to be his proper hand writing. Further certify that John Grover by whom the preceding certificate was made was on the day of the date thereof a Judge of the Court of Common Pleas in & for said County, & verily believe the foregoing signature to be his. In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed the seal of the said Court of Com. Pleas and my name subscribed this 11th day of January 1819.
E. J. Hoop. Clk.

unclear county of Samuel Pearson being duly sworn deposeth and saith that he has been for a long time intimately acquainted with Timothy Hastings, and is particularly acquainted with his circumstances, and considers his circumstances so impoverished as will well entitle him to his pension from Government, and further the deponent saith not.
Samuel Pearson Sworn by this 22 nd December 1818 before me Jos. Dorman J.P.
I certify that I have examined the above affidavit of Mr. Pearson and fully complied with him in Open Court Jos. Dorman J.P.

State of New York Ontario County ss:
Timothy Hastings of the town of Benton being sworn doth declare that he in June One thousand seven hundred and seventy nine he enlisted in a Company of Infantry under the Command of Robert Bradford in Colonel Ebenezer Spratt's Regiment of the Massachusetts line to serve during the war - and was discharged on furlough in the month of June 1783 - that about two years ago he delivered his discharge to Jacob Seiple in order to get his bounty land, that said Seiple removed to the State of Ohio, and whether he ever made application for said land or presented said discharge to the proper department the deponent has never been informed, not having seen him since that time. The deponent further saith that he is now fifty five years old in poor circumstances and stands in need of the aid of his Country for support, and further he saith not.
Timothy Hastings
Sworn to me before me
John Nicholas Esquire first Judge of the Court of Common Pleas in and for said County.

Not on the rolls.
Timothy Hastings, Massachusetts line - Revolu- -tionary claim.
Canvasser the 1st day of June 1841
Rev. Mr. Hale

State of New York Ontario County ss:
Timothy Hastings of the town of Benton being sworn doth declare that he in June one thousand seven hundred and seventy nine he enlisted in a Company of Infantry under the Command of Robert Madford in Colonel Ebenezer Spratt's Regiment of the Massachusetts line to serve during the war - and was discharged on furlough in the month of June 1783 - that about two years ago he delivered his discharge to Jacob Leple in order to get his bounty land, that said Leple removed to the State of Ohio, and whether he ever made application for said land or presented said discharge to the proper department the deponent has never been informed, not having seen him since that time. The deponent further saith that he is now fifty five years old in poor circumstances and stands in need of the aid of his County for support, and further he saith not.
Timothy Hastings
Sworn to me before me
John Nicholas Esquire first Judge of the Court of Common Pleas in and for said County.

I hereby certify that it appears to my satisfaction that the within name Timothy Hastings did serve in the revolutionary war as stated in his affidavit from the affidavits of George Elliot and Nehemiah Dumber hereto annexed. I further certify that I am satisfied as well from actual observation from the affidavit of Samuel Pearson hereto annexed that he is in indigent circumstances and stands in need of the assistance of his Country for support - 12 January 1819
John Nicholas, first Judge of the Court of Common Pleas of the County of Ontario.
State of New York Ontario County } Clerk's Office }
ss: In Testimony that John Nicholas whose name is subscribed to the foregoing
Certificate was on the day of the date of the same first Judge of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Ontario and that the same is his signature I herunto
Subscribe my name and affix the County Seal at Canandaigua this 17 th day of April A.D. 1818
rolls.      Kings.      S ts her-      ains.

State of New York Steuben County Sfs: On this 20 th day of June A.D. 1820. personally appeared in open Court, being a Court of Record for said County, Timothy Hastings, aged fifty seven years, eleven months, resident in the Town of Wayne in the County aforesaid who being duly sworn according to law, doth, on his oath, declare that he served in the revolutionary war as follows; enlisted into Capt. Macwells Com- pany - Second Massachusetts Regiment, Commanded by Col. Bailey, was afterwards transferred into Capt. Robert Bradfords Company, same Regiment, which Regiment was afterwards, Commanded by Col. Ebenezer Sprout, and was discharged on or about the 10 th June 1783, near Newburgh, by the said Col. Sprout, that my original declaration was dated on the 27 th day of April 1818, and that my pension certificate is numbered 9,586 - and I do solemnly swear that I was a resident of the the United States and a Citizen thereof, 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 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 18 th March 1818; and 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 - Schedule of the real and personal Estate of Timothy Hastings Real Estate, I have none, either by contract or deed,

Personal Estate as follows,
1 Cow, 1 2 year old heifer, 6 Sheep, 1 yoke of Steers, for which I owe one half of the price agreed to be paid, 3 hogs, 8 fowls, 1 pot, 1 Dish Kettle, 1 trammel, 1 shovel, 1 Frying pan, 1 Tea kettle, 1 bedstead, 1 Table, 4 plates, 6 knives & forks, 3 doz Tea cups & saucers - I have no debts due to me, I am indebted to Elijah Wilson $15 - past consideration for my battle, I owe Doct John Mosher $25 - also to Laban Hoskins Esq. about $23 - I have not more than the necessary bed, bedding and wearing apparel for myself & family - My occupation is a farmer, I have a wife aged 54 years, very infirm afflicted with the Rheumatism - I have three children one of whom is a boy aged 17 years old, he has been since he was a child still is sick and is unable to do any thing, no prospect of his ever being able to labor, one of my daughters is 20 years old, the other is 14 years old, I cannot maintain myself & family by my labor, nor with my present means - without the aid of my pension -
Sworn & declared in open court on the 20th day of June 1870. Edward Powell Clerk of Steuben Co. Pa.
Timothy Hastings
Steuben County ss: I, Edward Powell, Clerk of the County of Steuben, 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

State of Michigan ) County of Van Buren } ss On this 27 th day of July A.D. 1855 Personally appeared before the undersigned Judge of the Probate Court of said County of Van Buren in said State. Hannah Hastings a resident of the Town of Lawrence in the County of Van Buren and State of Michigan Aged Eighty four years who being 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 rd Feb 1853 : That she is the widow of Timothy Hastings deceased who was a Pensioner at Ninety six dollars per annum and resided for some time previous and up to the date of his death in Steuben County New York and drew his Pension at Albany New York, She further declares she was married to the said Timothy Hastings in the Town of Bath Steuben County New York on or about the 1 st day of April 1838 by one William Hamilton a Justice of the Peace for said County and State and that her name before said marriage was Hannah Abel, That her said husband died at Wayne New York aforesaid on the 14 th day of June 1849 and that she is now a widow at the date of executing this her declaration, She further avers she was a widow at the passage of the act and is still a widow and that she has never before made application for a Pension. She further states that she knows of no private or Public record of her marriage Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written } Hannah Hastings before me in open Court { Elisha Durkee Judge of Probate { in & for the County of Van Buren Mich
State of Michigan } Van Buren County } ss I Stillman F. Breed Clerk of said County Do hereby certify that Elisha Durkee Esq., before whom the foregoing declaration was made, and before whom the Affidavit hereto attached was made and

who has thereunto subscribed his name was at the time of so doing judge of the Court of Probate (a Court of Record) in and for said County of Van Buren duly Commissioned and Sworn
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of my office as Clerk of the Circuit Court of said County, this 30th day of July 1855
S. T. Brewster Clerk
State of Michigan ) County of Van Buren ss John M Clark and Ann Clark being duly sworn according to Law doth depose and say that they reside in the Town of Bangor in the County of Van Buren Michigan that during the years 1843, 1844 and 1845 they resided in the Town of Wayne in the County of Steuben and State of New York during all which time they lived near to and were well acquainted with Timothy Hastings and Hannah Hastings his wife. That said Timothy and Hannah lived together as man and wife during all said time and Deponents always understood that said Timothy and Hannah were married by William Hamilton a Justice of the Peace at Bath in said Steuben County and continued to live together at Wayne in said County until sometime in the year 1849 when said Timothy Hastings died and said Hannah came to reside in Michigan. That they know the said Hannah Hastings whose name is subscribed to the foregoing Declaration to be the identical Hannah Hastings who lived with said Timothy Hastings as his wife and have no doubt of the truth of the facts set forth in said foregoing Declaration.
John M Clark Ann Clark
Sworn to and subscribed in open Court Before me this 27th day of July A.D. 1855
Elisha D. Mee Judge of Probate in and for the County of Van Buren Mich

In reply to your request of _____, received for a statement of the military history of Timothy Hastings 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.
Ref. 4730
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     June 1779 to June 10, 1783 discharged at Newburgh, N.Y. 1 Maxwell Robert Bradford Bailey Ebenezer Sprout 2"mass.  
Battles engaged in, _____
Residence of soldier at enlistment, _____
Date of application for pension, Apl 17 1818. Alld.
Residence at date of application, Benton, N.Y.
Age at date of application, 55 yrs. he died June 14 1849 at Wayne, N.Y.
Remarks: In 1820 he referred to his wife aged 54 yrs, son 17 yrs, and daughters 20 and 14 yrs. but did not state their names. Hermar. at Bath, N.Y. Apt 1. 1832, Hannah Abels who was 84 yrs. of age and a resident of Lawrence, Van Buren Co., Mich. in 1855.
Very respectfully,

No 5945
Hannah Hastings Widow of Timothy Michigan
J.T. Neely Aug 9 1855
4730
3 Feb 1853
203992 f 2.0009

219 River St Ypsilanti, Mich
Aug 16 - 21
Dept of Interior
Bureau of Pensions
Memo:
Sometime ago I wrote you for information regarding a Revolutionary ancestor , Timothy Hastings , and am sending you further information regarding him as per request Timothy Hastings served with the 2nd Mass Regiment and lived at or near Bradford, Penn.
He was twice married and the 2nd wife is believed

to have secured a pension after his death.
Whatever you have on record concerning him and his family will be deeply appreciated.
Very respectfully Mrs Pearl J Miller.

Record Division Rev. War Section
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
BUREAU OF PENSIONS
WASHINGTON
July 9, 1921.
Mrs. Pearl I. Fuller, 219 River Street, Ypsilanti, Michigan.
Madam:
In reply to your letter dated the 24" June , and received the 27" June , you are advised that the Revolutionary War records of this Bureau fail to afford any information in regard to Joseph Hart as described by you. In order to identify the record of any particular Timothy Hastings, you are requested to furnish the following data: residence at enlistment and after service; name of widow; approximate date of death.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.
(M F 27)

Elmira N.Y.
February, 12th. 1912.
COMMISSIONER OF PENSIONS WASHINGTON, DC.
DEAR SIR:-
My Grandfather, Timothy Hastings whose Post Office address was Wayne N.Y. was a pensioner of the Revolutionary war. Born September 1760 and Died June. 1849.
I am desirous of obtaining information as to where he enlisted from, what company he was in and any other information pertaining to him as a Revolutionary soldier.
Have written the First Adjutant General in regard to same but he informs me that they have no record of him and suggests my writing you.
Will you kindly supply me with what information you have in your possession regarding Timothy Hastings.
and oblige,
Respectfully Yours,
EDGAR M. WIXSON.
415 PLEASANT St.
ELMIRA N.Y.

Timothy Hastings N.Y. - Oct 18 1818
Timothy Committee of Pensions Esq Washington D.C.

Acts of July 14, 1862, and March 3, 1863.
REJECTED
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1912 May 17. Writ to Edgar M. Wilson. c. 1912 Sept 7. Writ to Mrs. Pearl J. Fuller En-
P. O. Hannah Hastings Service: widow of Timothy
Enlisted: _____, 18
Discharged: _____, 18
Application filed: _____, 18
Alleges: _____
Re-enlisted: _____
Attorney: _____
P. O. _____
_____ Recognized. _____ Contract.
_____ Cert. of Dis. Searched for _____, 18

Washington D.C. Aug. 6 1853,
Yrs. Enclosed find Claim of Mrs Hannah Hastings widow of Timothy dead. a Revolutionary Soldier & Prisoner from New York. for Pension under 2 d section act 3 d Feb 1853,
To Commr of Pensions Present
W. K. [unclear] W. K. [unclear]

Old lease.
Jan y 22 d 1819

Free
Adm. @
J. C. Calhoun Esquire Secretary of War Washington City

Mancha 12 th January 1819.
J. C. Calhoun Esquire
Sir
Enclosed I send the papers of Timothy Hastings petitioning for a Pension under the late Act of Congress - They were formerly forwarded to Washington and returned for want of sufficient proof he has now ob- tained additional proof together with the Judges Certifi- cate &c. - If these should be sufficient and he be admitted on the Pension list - Please Enclose his certif- cate directed either to me or to him at this place
Respectfully Yours &c L. Miriner