Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 39716, Joseph Hodgman, Continental N.H.

SERVICE
Continental N.H.
Hodgman, Joseph.
NUMBER _____
S 39716
CONTENTS

13,267
Vermont. 4
Joseph Hoodgman
of Springfield in the state of Vermont who was a private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Samuel of the N. Hampshire line, for the term of two years.
Inscribed on the Roll of Vermont. at the rate of 87 Dollars per month, to commence on the 6 th of May, 1818.
Certificate of Pension issued the 27 th of July, 1819. and sent to Amos Hildreth, Esq. Chester, Vermont.
Arrears to 4th of Nov 1818. 9 mths. 1/2 to 79.73 Semi-anl. all'ce ending 1 st Sept 1819. 48.00 $127.73
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
Continued
Notation and letter of 23 Sept 1819 to Benjamin Swan, Minister, Vermont.

Declaration of Joseph Hodgman N o 6. Soldier
76 - 1st Regt. Beers N. Hampshire Bl - 3rd Regt. Steam = mello N.H.
Ref.
Proof of Service Admitted Copied

State of Vermont } Woodstock County Clerks Office Windsor County } June 10 1818 } Benjamin Swan
Clerk of the County Court within & for the County of Windsor, Do hereby certify that Oliver Steele is one of the Es- teemed Judges of said County Court and that the foregoing signature are in the hand writing of said Judge
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed the Seal of said Court the day above —
Benj Swan
A handwritten signature in cursive, reading "Benj Swan", with a large, decorative flourish underneath the name.

District of Vermont, Windsor County ss
At Chester in s d County of Windsor, on the 6 th day of April 1818. Before me the subscriber one of the Judges of the County Court for the County of Windsor, aforesaid Personally appeared Joseph Hodgman aged 64 years. Resident in Springfield in s d County, of Windsor, who being by me, first duly sworn, according to Law, doth on his oath make the following declaration, 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 & naval service of the United States in the Revolutionary war" That he the said Joseph Hodgman enlisted in Mason in the State of New Hampshire, in January 1776, in the Company commanded by Capt. Mann in the Regiment commanded Col o James Reed, of the New Hampshire troops. That he conti- nued to serve in s d Corps or in the service of the United States until the month of Jan y 1777, when he was discharged from service at Mount Independence in the State of New York That he again enlisted in Mason aforesaid, in May 1781 for three years - in Capt. Asa Under's Company in the Regiment commanded by Col o Seammuel, of the New Hampshire troops That he continued to serve in s d Corps, or in the service of the United States, until the 7 th day June 1783, when he was discharged from service at - Newburgh New York which Discharge he has since lost.
And that he is in reduced circumstances, & stands in need of the Assistance of his country for support: and that he has no other worldly now in his power of his s d service. Sworn to & declared, before me this day & year aforesaid. Moses Hale Assistant Judge of Windsor County

I Amos Haskell Assistant Judge of Windsor County Court - as aforesaid, do certify, that it appears to my satisfaction that the said Joseph Hodgman, did serve in the Revolu- tionary war; as stated in the preceding declaration against the common enemy; and I now transmits the proceedings & testimony taken & had before me, to the Secretary for the department of War, pursuant to the directions of the aforesaid Act of Congress - Dated at Chester in P. County on the 6 th day of April 1818.
Certified by Amos Haskell Assistant Judge of Windsor County Court.
And I further certify, that the said Joseph Hodgman is in Ordinary indigent circumstances, & stands in need of the assistance of his country for support.
Amos Haskell Assistant Judge of Windsor County Court.

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Josiah Hodgman
Woodman
13.264.
Sept 1820

STATE OF VERMONT, } At a special term of the Supreme Court of Judicature, begun and holden WINDSOR COUNTY....ss. } at Woodstock in the County of Windsor, on the last Monday in July, Anno Domini eighteen hundred and twenty.
ON this first day of August 1820, being the second day of said term, personally appeared in open Court, (the same Court being a Court of record agreeably to the laws of this State, having the power of fine and imprisonment, &c.) Joseph Hodgman aged 66 years, resident in Springfield in said County of Windsor, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth, on his oath declare, that he served in the revolutionary war, as follows: that in the year 1775 he enlisted for, and served eight months in Capt. Buel's Mann's Company, Col. James Reed's Regiment in the New Hampshire Line of the Continental Establishment Troops. That he then enlisted in said Company of Regiment one year. That in the month of May 1781 he enlisted for the period of three years in Capt. Asa Senter's Company, Col. Scammon's Regiment that the next year he changed stations with a during the War-man. of Capt. Mear's Company of the same Regiment but then commanded by Col. Dyer from which he continued to serve till June 1783. when he was honorably discharged at Newburg in the State of New York
that he made his original declaration on the sixth day of May 1818 has received a Pension Certificate, No. 326 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. In Witness
  1 Cow value at $7.50.  2 Pigs 200  Old Iron 475  Axe & shovel 184.  23.12    Fire Shovel & trammel 1.33  Hollow Ware 200.  Looking Glass 75.   4.08    1 Old Table  3 Old Chains  1 Old desk 247.  Capboard & Dishes 5.16.  7.83    3 Old Pails & Bucket 100  2 Bush Corn 117.  Old Casks 1.00   3.17    15 Pork 1.20  Kg of G. N. Rum 2.00.  1 Old Wheel 100.   4.20     $42.46  
He further declareth and saith that he is honestly owing the following debts viz to Saml. Gilkey on Note $10.00 Asa Emory 6.00. or 8.00. & to Shad. N. N. N. 8.00 ton on book 2.00 18.00
That his family consists only of himself & his wife the latter of whom is 62 years of age. That he is himself a farmer by occupation but is severely troubled with the rheumatism, which prevents his laboring but a very little and that he is otherwise in rather fair health Joseph Hodgman
Sworn to and declared on the first day of August 1820, before said Court. Attest, Benj Swan Clerk.
STATE OF VERMONT, } I, Benj Swan Clerk of the Supreme Court for WINDSOR COUNTY....ss. } the County of Windsor, 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 Twenty Four dollars. 40 62
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of said Court, at Woodstock, this Seventh day of August 1820.  Benj Swan Clerk of the Supreme Court for Windsor County.

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 Joseph Hodgman , 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. S. J. 39.716
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     1775 8 mos Pvt Benjamin Mann. James Reed. N.H.   Jan. 1776 1 year Benjamin Mann. James Reed   May 1781 June 7. 1783 { Asa Denter Scammell   Monroe Dearborn  
Battles engaged in, none stated
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Enlisted in Mason, N.H.
Date of application for pension, Apr. 6. 1818. His claim was allowed.
Residence at date of application, Springfield, Windsor Co. Vt.
Age at date of application, 64 years.
Remarks: In 1820 soldier's wife was 62 years of age, name not stated.
No further family data
The only J.H. found on the Rev. war records of this Bureau
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

39716 INVALID. Ray
1916 May 24: History to Mr. Henry H. Hodgman.. M 13 H.
File No. 39716
1920, Apl. 27 Hist. to Ella F. J. Tafe, 1439 E.W. Albany St. Los Angeles, Cal.
Joseph Hodgman Rev Rev Rev
Act: 18 th March 18 th
Index:—Vol. 8 , Page 881
[Arrangement of 1870.]

I Hart Balch of Andover in the County of Windsor & State of Vermont, of lawful age, testify & say that I was - well acquainted with Joseph Hodgman late a private, in the service of the United States, in the Revolutionary War, in the years 1781 - 82 - & 83. Having served myself in the same Regiment in which the s d Hodgman served, during in the same years. - And well recollect that the s d Joseph Hodgman, was in the service of the United States two - years in the first New Hampshire Regiment. - I further testify that I well know the s d Joseph Hodgman who now resides in Springfield Windsor County, to be the same Joseph Hodgman who served as above stated, who resided as I understood in Mason New Hampshire. - & that I have no interest in the event of his application for a Pension. - & further saith not. - Hart Balch
State of Vermont } At Andover in s d County on the 26 day of Windsor County } June 1819. then Hart Balch of Andover in the County of Windsor & State of Vermont, well known to me, to be a credible Witness. Personally appearing & after being carefully examined & duly cautioned, made solemn oath that the foregoing Deposition by him submitted contains the whole truth & nothing but the truth. Certified by, & sworn to Before, Jonas Putnam, Jut. Peace.
I Benjamin Pierce of Andover in the County of Windsor and State of Vermont - depose & say that in the service of the United States in the Revolutionary War in the years 1782 & 83 - I was acquainted with Joseph Hodgman a private in s d service, in the first New Hampshire Regiment to which s d H d belonged myself. - And well know that the s d Joseph Hodgman served in s d Regiment two years at the time above stated. I further testify that I well recollect the s d Joseph Hodgman now of Springfield in s d County of Windsor to be the same Joseph Hodgman who served in the Revolutionary War as above stated. - And that I have no interest in the event of his application for a Pension. - Benjamin Pierce

State of Vermont } At Andover in S d County on the Windsor County ss } 26 day of June 1819. Then Benjamin
Pine of Andover in the County of Windsor & State of Vermont. Well known to me to be a credible witness — Personally appearing and after being carefully examined & duly - cautioned made solemn Oath, That the foregoing Disposition by him subscribed — contains the whole truth & nothing but the truth.
Testified by, & sworn to Before
Jonathan Putnam, Just. Peace.
State of Vermont Windsor County ss
Woodstock County Clerk's Office July the 9 th A D 1819 —
This Certifies that Jonathan Putnam of Andover in said County of Wind- sor, is one of the Justices of the Peace within & for said County, and that the above is his signature
IN TESTIMONY whereof I have hereunto Affixed the Seal of the Court for County and the day & year above
Benj d Swan Clerk

Rev. S. C.
Bureau of Pensions. Washington D.C.
Will you kindly give me the service of Thomas Hodgman who served in the Vermont State Troops in the Revolution? He received a pension in 1833 which commenced March 4 1831, and he resided in Mason N.H. Joseph Hodgman who died in Springfield Vermont also received a pension which commenced May 6 1818. If possible I would like an early reply that I may complete papers for Washington - If not too much trouble

would you tell me whether David Hodgson who served in Mass, and resided in Stoddard N.H. received a pension? Thanking you for the kindness of this record service
I am sincerely,
Ella F. J. Taper. 1439 Albany St.
Los Angeles. California
April 4, 1920.

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Keith Hanoill May \frac{16}{10} Pension Department Gentlemen in Charge I am a Direct Descendant of Joseph Hodgman and Joseph Hodgman Jr. Revolutionary Soldiers of New Hampshire
Joseph Hodgman Jr.. Was my Grandfather Will you please send me their Records to do me a great favor
Very Respectfully
Henry H Hodgman
W. Hanoille N H

BOUNTY LAND WARRANT RECORD CARD*
NAME Hodgman, Joseph GRADE Private LINE New Hampshire
WARRANT NUMBER 3172 ACREAGE 100 ISSUED Sept. 30, 1792 to — not shown —
*The information concerning the issuance of warrants carded on this form is found in volumes 2 to 4 of "Land Warrants Issued Prior to 1800" which are registers of bounty land warrants issued to non-commissioned officers and privates under congressional resolutions of September 16, 1776, and subsequent dates. Other records relative to the applications for warrants appear to have been destroyed in the War Department fire of November 9, 1800. Information concerning warrants surrendered to the Federal Government is to be found in General Land Office records in The National Archives.