Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 5340, William Hudson, Mass.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Mass.
Hudson, William
R.5340
CONTENTS

I Samuel Smith of Oxford in the County of Worcester and Commonwealth of Massachusetts Testify and say that I am seventy five years of age, have lived in the town of Oxford fifty two years, that I was well acquainted with William Hudson of said Oxford, that he was a man of truth and of good moral character, and that I have no interest whatever in this matter
Oxford January 6 th 1834
Sam d Smith
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
WORCESTER COUNTY, ss.
I, Joseph Mason
Clerk of the Judicial Courts
for the County and Commonwealth aforesaid, do hereby certify, that Jasper Brown on the third Day of December A.D. 1853 was, ever since has been, and still is _____
a Justice of the Peace, in and for said County, duly commissioned and qualified, and authorized by the laws of this Commonwealth, to take the acknowledgement of deeds, and administer oaths, and that his signatures to the certificate of oath upon the affidavits of Bachela Mays, Alpheus Eddy, Joseph Hudson, Peter Butler, John Hurd, James Collier and Saul Smith hereunto annexed are genuine
Given under my hand, and the seal of said County, this twelfth day of January, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty-four.
Jo. Mason Clerk.

I Samuel Smith of Oxford in the County of Worcester and Commonwealth of Massachusetts Testify and say that I am Seventy five years of age, have lived in the town of Oxford fifty two years, that I was well acquainted with William Hudson of said Oxford, that he was a man of truth and of good moral character, and that I have no interest whatever in this matter Oxford January 6 th 1834 Sam d . Smith
Worcester ss. January 6 th 1834 Then personally appeared the above named Samuel Smith and made oath that the above affidavit by him subscribed is true
Before me Parker Brown Justice of the peace

I James Collier of Oxford in the County of Worcester and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Testify and say I am Eighty four years old, have lived in Oxford ever since I was born, I knew William Hudson of Oxford, I never heard anything against his character, believe him to be a man of truth and veracity, do not recollect about his being in the Army, I have no interest in the matter.
Oxford January, 16 th 1854 James Collier
Worcester ss. January 16 th 1854
Then the above named James Collier personally appeared and made oath that the above affidavit by him submitted is true.
Before me. Patric Brown Justice of the Peace

I John Hurd of Oxford in the County of Worcester and Commonwealth of Massachusetts - Testify & say that I have lived in Oxford Seventy four years, I was well acquainted with William Hudson of Oxford he was a man of truth and of good Moral Character, I have heard it said that said Hudson was out a short time in the Revolutionary Army, and I am no way interested in the matter Oxford January 6 th 1854 John Hurd
Worster J. January 6 th 1854
Then personally appeared the above named John Hurd and made oath that the above affidavit by him submitted is true
Before me Jasper Brown Justice of the Peace

I Peter Butler of Oxford in the County of Worcester and Commonwealth of Massachusetts Testify & Say, I have lived in Oxford about seventy five years I was well acquainted with William Hudson, I lived a neighbor to him a great number of years he was a man of strict veracity & of good reputation, a man to be confided in in all things & of high moral character, I have no doubt but he was out in the Revolutionary Army but cannot testify to the fact Oxford January 6 th 1854 Peter Butler
Worcester ss. January 6 th 1854
Then the above named Peter Butler personally appeared and made oath that the above affidavit by him subscribed is true Before me
Isaac Brown Justice of the Peace

I Joseph Hudson of Oxford in the County of Worcester and Commonwealth of Massachusetts testify & say that I am fifty seven years old, have lived in said Oxford ever since a boy, lived within about one hundred rods of William Hudson's house, knew him well, he was a man of good moral character, and a man of truth he was a distant relation of my Father, have heard my father say that William Hudson was in the Revolutionary Army think he said that said William Hudson went to Providence R.I. and was out about six months, I have no interest in this matter in any way
Oxford January 6 th 1854
Joseph Hudson
Worcester ss. January, 6 th 1854
Then the above named Joseph Hudson appeared and made oath that the above affidavit by him submitted is true
Before me
Esper Brown } Justice of the Peace

I, Alpheus Eddy of Oxford in the County of Worcester and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Testify and say I am seventyfive years old, have lived in Oxford aforesaid ever since I was born except about two years, I was well acquainted with William Hudson of Oxford, lived in the neighbourhood with him for a great number of years, he was a man of good moral Character, and a man of truth I have heard him say that he was in the Revolutionary Army, have heard him say he was out a long time, have heard Lieut. Ballard say that he was out in the Army, with William Hudson, have heard My Father say that William Hudson aforesaid was out in the Army at the same time he was, I have no interest in this matter
Oxford January 6 th 1854 Alpheus Eddy
Worcester ss. January 6 th 1854
Then the above named Alpheus Eddy personally appeared and made oath that the above affidavit by him subscribed is true
Before me
Joseph Morrison Justice of the Peace

I Bashoba Mayes of Oxford in the County of Worcester and Commonwealth of Massachusetts widow being of lawful age testify and say, that I recollect the revolutionary war, that I lived at the time at home in my father's family, that William Hudson was my Brother, according to my best recollection My Brother William went into the service in the revolu- tionary army, or that he hired substitute some one to go for him Oxford Decm. 3 d 1853 Bashoba X Mayes mark
Worcester ss. December 3 d 1853
Then the above named Bashoba Mayes personally appeared and made oath that the above affidavit by her subscription is true according to her best recollection and belief Before me _____ P. P. B. Justice of the Peace

" William Henderson the son of John Henderson and Thamazin his wife was Born the 2 d Day of February 1750/57 _____ "
I certify that the above is a true Extract from the 2 nd Volume of the Records of Births and deaths. for the town of Ashford in the County of Worcester and Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
attest H. Underwood. Town Clerk of Ashford
Ashford Mass. Jany 12 1854

State of New York } ss County of Oswego } ss
Levi Hide of the Town of Ellisburgh County of Jefferson and State of New York being by me the undersigned justice of the Peace, duly sworn deposes and says; that he was well acquainted with William Hudson (late of the Town of Ellisburgh aforesaid deceased) in his life time; that he first became acquainted with the said Hudson in the year 1826, that he was acquainted with him even after that time, until his decease; that he died on or about the 14 th day of October in the year 1841; and this deponent further says that he attended the funeral of the said William Hudson and saw his corpse and knew it to be that of the said William Hudson; that he was a very aged man; in the opinion of this deponent 80 years old and upwards; and this deponent further says that he is well acquainted with William F. Hudson; that he verily believes him to be the son of the said William Hudson from report and circumstances; that the said William Hudson lived with the said Wm. F. Hudson during the whole time of my acquaintance with him; and died at the house of the said Wm. F. Hudson Subscribed and sworn to before me this 4 th day of February A.D. 1854 }
Levi Hogle
Mason Salisbury, J.P.

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress of the 7 th of June, 1832 and all subsequent acts under which said applicant may be entitled to benefits.
State of New York } County of Oswego }
On this 14 th day of February A D 1854 Personally appeared William F Hudson a resident of the town of Sandy Creek Oswego County and State of New York aged 52 years who being first duly sworn according to Law doth on his oath make the following Declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832 and all subsequent acts by which he may be entitled to benefits; on an account of any service rendered by his Father William Hudson in the War of the Revolution; and the said William F Hudson on his oath aforesaid says; I am the son of William Hudson the individual named in the Certificate of C M Wright Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, bearing date January 23 rd 1854 that the said William Hudson resided in Oxford Worcester County Massachusetts ever since my remembrance up to the year 1823 at which time he removed to Elliburghe Jefferson County New York; that I was born in Oxford Worcester County Massachusetts (as I am informed and believe) and that I always lived with my father; in the same family up to the time of his death which occurred on the 14 th day of October A D 1841 at the town of Sandy Creek, Oswego County New York; that he was at the time of his death in the ninety first year of his age;
Subscribed and sworn before me the 14 th day of Feb A D 1854
William F Hudson
Mason Lohsebury, Justice of the Peace

Oswego County ss
I the undersigned do hereby certify that I am well acquainted with the aforesaid named William F. Hudson; that I have resided in the same town for the last twelve years; during which time I have been personally acquainted with him; that I verily believe him to be a man of unblemished character for truth and veracity; and that I entertain the highest regard for him as a good citizen; and I further certify that the said William F. Hudson has the appearance of being of the age of 52 years as by him stated: And I further certify that I have no interest in the subject matter of the aforesaid declaration either direct or remote
Dated at Sandy Creek Feb 14 th 1854
Marion Salisbury; Justice of the Peace
Oswego County ss
I Jacob Hadley, a Clergyman residing in the town of Sandy Creek in said County do hereby certify that I am well acquainted with William F. Hudson; that I have been so acquainted with him for the last ten years; that I believe him to be the same individual who subscribed to the foregoing declaration; that he appears to be a man of about the age of 50 years; that I verily believe him to be a man of truth and veracity; and I further believe that the matters contained in the foregoing declaration to which he subscribed to be true as therein therein stated; and I further certify that I have no interest in the subject matter of the foregoing declaration
Subscribed and sworn before me this 14 th day of Feb 1854
Marion Salisbury; Justice of the Peace Jacob Hadley

Oswego County Ss
I Owen H Earl; Supervisor of the Town of Sandy Creek in said County do hereby certify that I am well acquainted with William F Hudson and have been so acquainted with him for the last fifteen years and over; that he appears to be of about the age of fifty years; that I verily believe him to be a man of truth and veracity; and of an unblemished character as a good citizen; and I further certify that I believe the matters contained in his foregoing Declaration to be true; and I further certify that I have no interest in the subject matter of his said Declaration
Subscribed and sworn before me this 14 th day of Feb A 1854
Owen H. Earl; Supervisor
Mason Salisbury; J.P.
STATE OF NEW YORK, } ss. Oswego County Clerk's Office, }
I E. M. Hall Clerk of Oswego County, Certify,
That Mason Salisbury Esq., before whom the annexed affidavit, was  has been taken, was at the time of the taking such affidavit a Justice of the peace in and for said County, duly authorized to take the same, and further, that I am well acquainted with his hand writing, and verily believe that his signature thereto are genuine.
In Witness whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the Seal of said County, this the 20 th day of February 1854
E. M. Hall Clerk

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, Boston,
Aug. 23 rd 1854.
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 the name of William Hudson is borne on pay abstract of Capt. Jeremiah Kingsbury's Comp. (Col. Jonathan Holman's Regt. Pats. Providence Aug. 20 th 1777 for 16 days service in camp at 80 miles travel. Total due £1. 16. 9. 2. as ordered. Also in Col. Josiah Whitney's Field & Staff Roll for State Pay for service in the State of Rhode Island from July 29. to Sept. 13. 1778. as Quarter Master one month six days. whole pay £13. 16.
In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto affixed the Seal of the Commonwealth, the date above written.
Ebenezer D. Wright Secretary of the Commonwealth.

Sandy Creek Decm 23 1843
Sir
I have written to the Commissioner of Pensions at Washington to see if I could get my Father William Hudson Pension for his services in the Revolution war he writes me that I must make Application to the Secretary of Massachusetts for evidence of his services and get your Certificate I want your Certificate certifying to the services of William Hudson of Oxford Worcester County Mass he belonged to the Militia and was drafted and went to Providence Rhode Island as I was not born till after the Revolution I do not know only what I have heard him relate I think I have heard him say that he was Sergeant of Capt. Learned's Company of Oxford but I do not recollect of his telling who his Col was my Fathers name is on the Mass roll at Washington so of course it must be in your Office as I do not know your fees for making the certificate you will oblige me by sending me your bill with the Certificate and I will send the amount by return Mail
I am Respectfully your obedt Servt
Wm H Hudson
PS Pleas Direct to Sandy Creek Oswego County N.Y.

Sandy Creek February 22 d 1854
Sir
I send to your Office my Declaration and the Certificate of the Secretary of Massachusetts and six affidavits testifying to what was the common report about my Father William Hudson being out in the war of the Revolution and as to his being a man of truth and veracity. I also send the certificate of the Town Clerk of Offord certifying to the record of my Fathers birth I see by his certificate that he puts it at 1750/51 my Father always said that he was born 1751 the 2 d day of February Old Style which would make him in his ninety first year at the time of his death you will see by my Declaration and the affidavit of Levi Hede that my Fathers death was on the 14 th of October 1841. The reason that I did not make my Declaration at the time of my getting Mr Levi Hede affidavit was that the Clergyman was out of health at that time. You will see that I have got my Father Sister affidavit Bathsheba Mays she is about ninety seven years old and very childish so that she could hardly be persuaded to make an affidavit she says that every one knew that my Father was out in the war and it was of no use of her testimony you can put what confidence you think best. I did not go to Massachusetts to get any of the testimony I wrote to some of my old neighbours and they sent all that I have forwarded to you, I do not know as I have made my Declaration right if I have faild to make it as it should be I wish to be informed wherein I have faild so that I can have the privilege of amending it; I have preserved a Copy of all the papers that I send you Most Respectfully yours Wm F Hudson

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, PENSION OFFICE. OFFICIAL BUSINESS
No 38,712
M m Hudson Dec. N.Y.
M m J. Hudson Mar. 15/54
5540
Act June 7. 1862

Acts of July 14, 1862, and March 9, 1873.
5340
REJECTED
P. O.
William Hudson
Service: _____
Enlisted: _____, 18 .
Discharged: _____, 18 .
Application filed: _____, 18 .
Alleges: _____
Re-enlisted: _____
Attorney: _____
P. O. _____
_____ Recognized. _____ Contract.
_____ Cert. of Dis. Searched for _____, 18 .