Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 5,567, Joseph Holland, Conn.

SERVICE
NUMBER _____
Conn.
Holland, Joseph
S. 5,567
CONTENTS
carded

1430 18159 New York 11350
Joseph Holland of Dutchess in the State of New York who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain Johnson of the Regt. commanded by Col. Ledyard in the St. Lawrence line for Ticonderoga.
Inscribed on the Roll of New York at the rate of 80 Dollars 00 Cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 21 day of May 1833 and sent to Abm Bochee Federal P.O.
Arrears to the 4th of March 1833 $160.00 Semi-annual allowance ending Sept. — 40.00 Date of death on Agency Book Nov. 27, 1840 $200.00
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by W. L. Williams Clerk Book C Vol. 4 Page 110

See cu. Tra Oct 2: '35
To Albany fr 4 Sept '34 - Oct 7: '35 -
Let. to E.W. Edgcomb, April 30, 1838.
Let. to Pen. Agt. " " "
Let. to Pensioner May 1, 1838.
let. to Sam 9. May 1839
" to G. Collins 25. June 1839
to Hon. J. Holland 13. Feb. 1840
to G. Collins 23. Nov. 1840
G. Collins 5 Jan'y 1841
Pension Agent. Mar. 23. 1841
" G. Collins - Mar. 23. 1841.
She was restored to the pension roll.
Her - Mar 29 - 1840
id

Application for a Transfer State of New York Broome County }
On this 22 d day of September 1835 before me the subscriber a justice of the peace for said county of Broome person- ally appeared Joseph Holland who on his oath declares that he is the same person who formerly belonged to the Company Commanded by Captain Daniel Tyler in the Regiment commanded by Col. Crane, (also in the Company Commanded by Captain James Lang in General Waterbury's Brigade) in the service of the United States, that his name was placed on the pension Roll of the state of New York, that he has late removed from Dutchess County in said State of New York to the County of Broome in said State of New York where he intends to reside permanently and that he wishes his pension to be made payable in the City of Albany in future. The following are his reasons for removing, he has four children residing in Broome County with whom, or in the neighborhood of whom he wishes to live.
Sworn & subscribed to, before me the day & year aforesaid }
Joseph Holland
Geo. Park Justice of the peace
State of New York
Broome County }o. Alvin Dorchester of Barker in the County of Broome aforesaid being duly sworn deposeth & saith that Joseph Holland who has taken the foregoing oath is the identical Joseph Holland therein described and is the same person named in an original pension certificate issued at the War office dated 21 day of May 1833 and num- bered 14350.
Sworn & subscribed to before me the 22 d day of September 1835 by the said Alvin Dorchester to me known, & whom I certify to be a credible person }
Alvin Dorchester
Geo. Park Justice of the peace

State of New York } D. Marvin Clerk of said county do certify Brown County } that George Park Esq. before whom the within Affidavits were taken was on the date thereof a justice of the peace in & for this county, and I am well acquainted with his hand writing & believe the signature of Geo Park is his proper hand writing
Witness my hand & seal of office this 22 nd day of Sept. 1835
D. Marvin Clerk

M c Edwards
Hartford April 26 th 1889
Sir
I received a few lines from you concerning my Pension Dated May the first 1888. I informed G. Park Esq. of Binghamton he gave advice and wrote to the Comptroller in Hartford and received a Return that there was nothing there more than he informed me in 1882 I told him he informed me that the Books and accounts was sent to Washington and was burnt. I then made out a Supplemental State- ment of my Service in the army and sent it on to your Office in which you will know my true and actual Service I was one year & six months in actual Service of the American Army Besides the time I served with Capt. Tyler and as I spent my Golden Days in the Service of my Country I then that a grate Friendship that I am deprived what is justly due me from Government I want no more - Dear Sir I hope that you will consider an old Soldier that is in want my wife is unable today and looking to me for support and my Main Dependence is on my Pension it is some days of time since I sent on my Application you will Oblige if will send me an answer as soon as it is convenient for you to Orders for me to draw my Pension
if there is any thing that I can do further I am willing to do it I have got nothing to do much -
I am Sir with Respect your Obedient Servant
M c Edwards
Joseph Holland

Shilland
Whitney OTG April 21 ap 25
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Snab ct.
J. L. Edwards Secretary of War Washington

State of New York } County of Dutchess } ss.
On this twenty fifth day of September in the year one thousand eight hundred and thirty two personally appeared in open court before the judges of the court of common pleas of said county now sitting Joseph Molland a resident of the town of Amenia in the county and state aforesaid aged seventy two 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 act of congress passed June 7 th 1832 — — —
That deponent according to information derived from his parents and a record kept by them and according to the best of his knowledge & belief was born at New London in the state of Connecticut on the Eleventh day of September in the year 1760 that the record of his age above mentioned is either lost or not now accessible to this deponent, that in the year 1765 he removed with his fathers family to that part of the town of Pomfret which is now called Brooklyn in the county of Windham & state of Connecticut where he resided till the year 1777

that he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers and served as herein after stated
In the month of April 1777 at Brooklyn I was drafted as a militia man and served under Captain John Johnson, I do not recollect the names of the subaltern officers of the company, we were stationed at Fort Griswold opposite New London & were commanded by Major or Colonel Sedgwick, on this tour of duty I served three months & was discharged. —
I enlisted in the Connecticut State Troops in the month of December in the same year for the term of three months at Brooklyn under a Captain whose name Deponent thinks was Mcgregor we were stationed at Providence in the state of Rhode Island General Spencer of Connecticut had the command of the Troops, having served the term of my enlistment which was three months I was discharged and returned home to Brooklyn and in the month of March 1778 I enlisted under Captain Daniel Tyler (whose affidavit is hereto annexed to be transmitted to the war department the said Captain Tyler having died since the taking of the said affidavit) who commanded a company of artillery in the Connecticut State Troops, the three lieutenants of Captain Tyler's company were John Stephens Thomas Miles and Isaac Lushman, I enlisted

for the term of one year and faithfully served said term first being ordered to Newtondon where we were stationed till some time in August when we were ordered to Newport in Rhode Island and served under General Sullivan our company was attached to a Regiment which was commanded by Col Crane.
I was engaged in the battle with the enemy which was fought on the North End of the Island on Saturday. The next day our army retreated from the Island to the town of Providence. Deponent recollects that Col Henry B. Livingston commanded a Regiment & was wounded in the battle so that he afterwards carried his arm in a sling.
Having served the full term of one year for which I enlisted I was discharged by Captain Tyler which discharge is now lost.
Also on the first of March 1781 I enlisted at Brooklyn under Captain James Duna of the Connecticut State Troops. The subaltern officers were Lieut. Cagwin & Ensign Robertson. Sergeants Abby & Winchester belonged to the company. William Eaton who deponent believes to be the same who was afterwards killed at Tien's was the waiter of Captain Duna, we were ordered to Horseneck & served under General Waterbury, Col Humphrey

was with us a part of the time we were employed on the lines during the season -
We went twice to Throg's neck and there had an engagement with the enemy in which eleven men were killed of the company to which I belonged, this engagement was about the last of July The second engagement in which I was engaged with the British on Throg's neck was a little before the march of the American army against Cornwallis, we drove the enemy on board their shipping and took all their horses cattle and sheep which were applied to the use of the continental army
In the month of November we built a small fort between Horseneck and Harbage where we were quartered during the severe cold winter which followed -
On the last day of February 1782 which was the day previous to the expiration of my term of service I called on Major Shipman & stated to him that I had never been absent from duty & had a greater distance to travel than many of the other soldiers & he wrote and gave me a discharge & also discharged sergeant Winchester & John Burden & we set out together for Brooklyn
I do further declare that during my

several terms of service I provided my own arms & accoutrements & I paid six dollars towards the field pieces I was slightly wounded in the left leg in the Battle on Shragg neck. — — — — —
In the year 1784 I removed from Brooklyn to the County of Dutchess in the State of New York where I have ever since resided — — — — —
I did always serve out the term of my several enlistments & received lawful discharges which have been either destroyed or lost
I served in the war of the revolution as a drafted militia man & under different enlistments as above stated two years and six months —
I have no documentary evidence & do not know of any person whom testimony I can procure in proof of my services except the affidavit of Captain Tyler taken in the month of February last which is herewith produced & I am informed & believe that Captain Tyler is since dead and also excepting the affidavit of John Parish which is also herewith produced & excepting also the testimony of Sarah Borden now taken in court. This deponent is known to many persons in the neighbourhood where he now resides who can testify to

his character for veracity & their belief of his services as a soldier of the revolution and among others to Jacobus Flint Esq of Amenia Silas Wood Esq of the town of Washington and General John Brush of Poughkeepsie & Abraham Boekm of the town of North East in said County. And the said deponent hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension except the present and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any State.
Sworn to & subscribed in open court the day & year aforesaid.
Joseph Holland
Henry J. Fraser Clerk
We John Brush & Abraham Boekm do hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Joseph Holland who has subscribed & sworn to the above declaration & we believe him to be seventy two years of age that his character for truth & veracity is good that he is deputed & believed in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the revolution & that we concur in that opinion -
Adam Boekm
Sworn & subscribed in open court the day & year aforesaid
John Brush
Robt S. Livingston

And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion after investigation of the matter & putting the interrogatories prescribed by the war department that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier and served as he states
And the said court further states that it appears to them that there is no settled clergymen residing in the vicinity of said applicant who can give any certificate in the premises and that Abraham Becker & John Brush who have signed the preceding certificate do respectively reside in the town of North East & New York and that they are credible persons and that their statement is entitled to credit
And the said Applicant also produces here in Court the affidavits of Daniel Tyler & John Parish duly certified & which are hereto annexed. I also produce as a witness in Court Sarah Borden who is satisfactorily proved before us to be a credible person who was examined in open court & her testimony reduced to writing is also hereto annexed.
I Henry J. Traver Clerk of Dutchess County do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Joseph Hoffman for a pension. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal of office this twenty fifth day of September in the year one thousand eight hundred & thirty two.
Approved

Henry Fraser Clerk, of the County of Dundee do hereby certify that the within contains the origin- al proceedings of the Court therein mentioned in the matter of the application of Joseph Ballard for a pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this twenty sixth day of September in the year one thousand eight hun- dred and thirty two.
Henry Fraser Clerk
Joseph Ballard Joseph Ballard Pension papers.

no 18189
Joseph Holland Dutchess County New York
admitted.
24 mo Private.
Abm Bochee Federal post Office Dutchess County New York
Federal Store

WAR DEPARTMENT,
Pension Office,
183
Sir:
The evidence in support of your claim, under the act of June 7, 1832, has been examined, and the papers are herewith returned. The following is a statement of your case in a tabular form. On comparing these papers with the following rules, and the subjoined notes, you will readily perceive that objections exist, which must be removed, before a pension can be allowed. The notes and the regulations will shew what is necessary to be done. Those points to which your attention is more particularly directed, you will find marked in the margin with a brace, (thus: { ). You will, when you return your papers to this Department, send this printed letter with them; and you will, by complying with this request, greatly facilitate the investigation of your claim.
A Statement, shewing the Service of Joseph Holland Dutches County New York
   Period when the service was rendered. Duration of the claimant's service. Rank of the claimant. Names and Rank of the Company officers under whom he served. Names and Rank of the General and Field officers. Battles in which the applicant was engaged. Country through which he marched. Place of abode when he entered the service, and age at the present period. Evidence by which the declaration is supported.   Years. Months. Days.     Drafted Sept. 1777 July 77 - 3 - private Capt Johnson Tyler Col Gayard Stationed at Fort Griswold 72 years Brooklyn in traditionaly Fleming Witnesses testified   Enlisted Dec. 1777 - 3 - private Capt Ely Col Spencer Stationed at Providence county of Windham Credible - Mrs. Sillars Clergeman, who could   Enlisted March 1778 1 - - private Capt Dyer Col Sullivan Col Brant Rhode Island ordered to New London Connecticut testify & papers properly   Enlisted March 1781 1 - - private Capt Dana Col Watbury Throgs Neck to New Port, then ordered to Horse Neck Attached and authenticated -  
I am, respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
J. L. EDWARDS,
Commissioner of Pensions.

REGULATIONS UNDER THE ACT OF JUNE 7, 1832.
The following regulations have been adopted:
This law has been construed to extend, as well to the line, as to every branch of the Staff of the Army, and to include under the terms "Continental Line," "State troops," "militia," and "volunteers," all persons enlisted, drafted, or who volunteered and who were bound to military service, but not those who were occasionally employed with the army upon civil contracts, such as Clerks to Commissaries and to Store Keepers, &c. Teamsters, Boatmen, &c. Persons who served on board of Private Armed Vessels are also excluded from the benefits of the law, as well as persons who turned out as patrols, or were engaged in guarding particular places at night, and were not recognized as being in actual military service.
Four general classes of cases are embraced in this law:
 1. The Regular Troops.  2. The State Troops, Militia, and Volunteers.  3. Persons employed in the Naval service.  4. Indian Spies. 
As rolls of the regular troops in the Revolutionary War exist in this Department, all persons, claiming the benefit of this law as officers, non-commissioned officers, musicians or privates, will in the first instance, make application by transmitting the following declaration, which will be made before a Court of Record of the County where such applicant resides. And every Court having by law a seal and Clerk is considered a Court of Record.
DECLARATION,
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7th of June, 1832.
State, Territory, or District of } ss. County of }
On this day of personally appeared (a) before A. B. a resident (b) of in the county of and State, Territory or District of aged (c) 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 7th, 1832. That he enlisted in the Army of the United States in the year (d) , with and served in the (e) regiment of the line, under the following named officers:
[Here set forth the names and rank of the Field and Company Officers; the time he left the service; (and if he served under more than one term of enlistment, he must specify the particular period, and rank and names of his officers;) the town or county and State in which he resided when he entered the service; the battles, if any, in which he was engaged, and the country through which he marched. [This form is to be varied so as to apply to the cases of officers and persons who belonged to the militia, volunteers, navy, &c.]
He hereby relinquishes every claim (f) whatever to a pension or an annuity, except the present, and he declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of any Agency in any State, or (if any) only on that of the Agency in the State of Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid. A. B.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion (g) that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states.
I of the Court of do hereby certify (h) that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of for a pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office (i) this day of &c.
If, on examination of the proper record the names of applicants, making such declaration, cannot be found, they will produce such proof as the rule given in note (j) points out.
Every applicant who claims a pension by virtue of service in the State Troops, Volunteers or Militia, except those who belonged to the New Hampshire Militia and State Troops of Virginia, will make and subscribe a declaration similar to the foregoing, with the following additions, viz:
(k) We, A. B., a Clergyman, residing in the and C. D. residing in (the same) hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with , who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be years of age; that he is reputed and believed, in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier, and served as he states. And the Court further certifies, that it appears to them that A. B.
who has signed the preceding certificate, is a clergyman, resident in the and that C. D., who has also signed the same is a resident in the and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I, Clerk of the Court of do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this day of &c.
Every applicant will produce the best proof in his power. This is the original discharge or commission; but if neither of these can be obtained, the party will so state under oath, and will then procure, if possible, the testimony of at least one credible witness, stating in detail his personal knowledge of the services of the applicant, and such circumstances connected therewith, as may have a tendency to throw light upon the transaction.
If such surviving witness cannot be found, the applicant will so state in his declaration (l) and he will also, whether he produce such evidence or not, proceed to relate all the material facts, which can be useful in the investigation of his claim, and in the comparison of his narrative with the events of the period of his alleged service, as they are known at the Department. A very full account of the services of each person

will be indispensable to a favorable action upon his case. The facts stated will afford one of the principal means of corroborating the declaration of the applicant, if true, or of detecting the imposition, if one be attempted; and unless, therefore, these are amply and clearly set forth, no favorable decision can be expected. All applicants will appear before some Court of Record in the County, in which they reside, and there subscribe and be sworn to, one of the declarations above provided, according to the nature of his case.
The Court will propound the following ( m ) interrogatories to all applicants for a pension, on account of service in the Militia, State troops, or Volunteers, except the Militia of New Hampshire and the State troops of Virginia.
 1. Where and in what year were you born?  2. Have you any record of your age, and if so, where is it?  3. Where were you living when called into service; where have you lived since the Revolutionary war, and where do you now live?  4. How were you called into service; were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute? And if a substitute, for whom?  5. State the names of some of the Regular Officers, who were with the troops, where you served; such Continental and Militia Regiments as you can recollect, and the general circumstances of your services.  6. { To a Soldier. } Did you ever receive a discharge from the service, and if so, by whom was it given and what has become of it? { To an Officer. } Did you ever receive a commission, and if so, by whom was it signed, and what has become of it?  7. State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighborhood, and who can testify as to your character for veracity, and their belief of your services as a soldier of the Revolution. 
The Court will see that the answers to these questions are embodied in the declaration, and they are requested to annex their opinions of the truth of the statement of the applicant.
The applicant will further produce in Court, if the same can be done, in the opinion of the Court, without too much expense and inconvenience to him, two respectable persons—one of whom should be the nearest clergyman, if one lives in the immediate vicinity of such applicant, who can testify, from their acquaintance with him, that they believe he is of the age he represents, and that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood to have been a Revolutionary soldier, and that they concur in that opinion. If one of these persons is a Clergyman, the Court will so certify, and they will also certify, to the character and standing of other persons, giving such certificates.
The traditional evidence of service is deemed very important, in the absence of any direct proof, except the declaration of the party. And the Courts are requested to be very particular in the enquiry whether the belief is general, and whether any doubts have ever existed upon the subject.
Applicants unable to appear in Court by reason of bodily infirmity, may make the declaration before required, and submit to the examination, before a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record of the proper county, and the Judge or Justice will execute the duties, which the Court is herein requested to perform, and will also certify that the applicant cannot, from bodily infirmity, attend the Court.
Whenever any official act is required to be done by a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or by a Justice of the peace, the certificate of the Secretary of State or Territory, or of the proper Clerk of the Court or County, under his seal of office, will be annexed, stating that such person is a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or a Justice of the Peace, and that the signature annexed is his genuine signature.
No payments can be made on account of the services of any person, who may have died before the taking effect of the act of June 7, 1832; and in case of death subsequent thereto, and before the declaration herein required is made, the parties interested will transmit such evidence as they can procure, taken and authenticated before a Court of Record, showing the services of the deceased, the period of his death, the opinion of the neighborhood respecting such services, the title of the claimant, and the opinion of the Court upon the whole matter.
[a] The declarant must appear in open Court, unless prevented from doing so by reason of bodily infirmity; in which case the declarant will follow the rule laid down for his guidance.
[b] The declarant must make his declaration in the county where he resides. If he should fail to do so, he must assign a sufficient reason for not conforming to the rule.
[c] The age of the claimant must invariably be mentioned.
[d] The declarant must mention the period or periods of the war when he served.
[e] Every continental officer or soldier must give the name of the Colonel under whom he served; otherwise a satisfactory examination of the claim cannot be had. Every claimant must state, with precision, the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the Department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words:
"Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service; but, according to the best of his recollection, he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades:—For _____ year _____ months, and _____ days, I served as a _____. For _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____; and for such service I claim a pension."
It is important, in all cases, to determine with precision the period for which each applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months , is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable. Some persons who apply for pensions merely state that they served two years in the militia, &c. without specifying the tours, the names of the officers, and other particulars respecting their service. This form of a declaration is highly objectionable. It must, in every case, be clearly shown under what officers the applicant served; the duration of each term of engagement; the particular place or places where the service was performed; that the applicant served with an embodied corps called into service by competent authority; that he was either in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil pursuit.
[f] The law makes the relinquishment indispensable.
[g] The opinion of the Court is always required.
[h] The Clerk must give his certificate in every case.
[i] The Clerk must affix his seal, and if it has no device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal, or if he has no public seal of office, the certificate of a Member of Congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should accompany the papers.
Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other papers authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the ends of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.
Proof of Service.
[j] In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses, who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimant's entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
□ The notes from [a] to [i] are all equally applicable to the cases of Militia men, Volunteers and State Troops. The proof required by rule in note [j] applies to continental troops only.
[k] This traditional evidence is indispensable in militia cases.
[l] If a witness cannot be found, the declarant must state the fact.
[m] The answers to the interrogatories must all be written, and sent to the War Department, with the declaration.

Rev.&1812 Wars Section.
3 September 11, 1928.
Mrs. F. E. Cole, 424 West First Street, Trinidad, Colorado.
Madam:
I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 5567, it appears that Joseph Holland was born September 11, 1760 at New London, Connecticut.
In 1765, he moved with his "father's family" (father's name not stated) to Pomfret, which was later Brooklyn, Windham County, Connecticut, and while residing there, he enlisted and served as a private in the Connecticut Troops, as follows:
In 1776, he was drummer in a company of militia, names of officers not stated.
From April 1777, three months in Captain John Johnson's Company, under Major Ledyard at Fort Griswold.
From July 1777, three months in Captain Daniel Tyler's Company.
From December 1, 1777, three months in Captain McGregor's Company.
From March 3, 1778, one year in Captain Daniel Tyler's

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Company of Artillery, and was in the battle of Rhode Island, under Colonel Crane.
From March 1, 1781, one year in Captain James Dana's Company, and was in an engagement at Throg's Neck, where was wounded in his left leg.
He was allowed pension on his application executed September 25, 1832, while a resident of Amenia, Dutchess County, New York.
In 1835, he was living in Broome County, New York, and stated that he had four children living in that county, but did not give the names of children.
In 1839, he referred to his wife, but did not state her name, and said that they had lived together for fifty-eight years. There are no further data on file relative to wife and children.
He died November 27, 1840.
The Revolutionary War records of this bureau fail to afford any information in regard to Benjamin H Wood as described by you or any Barnabas H Wood.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT, Commissioner.

 1926 Dec. 15 - Hill to Sara S. Swengel curg. 1927 Feb. 10 - Sara S. Swengel - ad - new for prev. date curg. 1927 Feb. 15 - Hill to Martha D. Durand curg. 1927 - March 3 - " " Frances E. Lewis curg. 1928 Sept. 11 - " " Mrs. J. E. Cille acry. 
Rev. May
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INVALID.
File No. 5567
Joseph Hollan Pri Rev war
Act: June 7 th 1839
Index :—Vol. 74 , Page 177
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Joseph Holland. N-York a pensioner under act of 1833 or 1819.
Mr Henderson

my.
Am. Judson Allen W2

Report to me the case of Joseph Holland of Brown Co New York whose pension has been suspended
J. Allen
Ho. Rufus

March 23, 1841.
Y.C.

Pension Office March 25 th 1841
Sir
I have this day directed the Pension Agents at Albany to resume the payment of the pension of Joseph Holland of Dutchess County, NY.
I am,
W. Graves Collins Whitney's point N. York
GC

Whitney P.T. N.Y. Nov 12}
Free
J. S. Edwards Commision Pkg. Washington City D.C.

Whitneys Point Nov 10 th 1840
Mr J. L. Edwards Pensylvania
I enclose you an affidavit of Joseph Holland in relation to his pension he is very feeble his resolution appears to be rather impetuous he has been delaying some time thinking he might be well enough to go to Connecticut to hunt up some evidence in relation to his services I think he never will be able to do so if he is entitled to his pension by his affidavit and what other papers that he has forwarded on to you I hope you will attend to it with out delay if he is not entitled to a full pension let him know what he is entitled to - for he is very needy his connection is very poor and he has no means to support himself I have been acquainted with him six years and believe him to be honest and am sure he would not state any thing wilfully wrong I have not the least doubt but what he rendered the services as he stated
Please write me soon with out delay Respectfully Yours Grews Collins
Whitneys Point Brown Co. N York

To the Commissioner of Pensions
I Joseph Holland was eighty years old last Sept and now reside in the Town of Lincangel Broom County N. York I served in the Revolutionary war about two years I was drafted in the first place in Connecticut and served three months under Capt John Johnson I think it must be about the year 1779 it is from my own recollection all though I may be mistaken as to the year for I have no papers nor dates to govern me I then enlisted under Capt Magnus in Rhode Island and served three months I then enlisted under Capt Sylvor for one year and served six months and then was discharged I then enlisted under Capt James Dancy for twelve months and served under him 12 months and was discharged I think in the year 1782 at the Battle between Stamford & Danbury - Humphrey was major and Langfield Colonel of the Regiment I think Shipman acted as major a part of the time Sworn and subscribed this 9 th day of Nov 1840
Subscribed & sworn to before me this 10 th day of Nov. 1840
Joseph Holland
Dan Seymour Commissioner of Deeds

Mr. Francis Collins Parent
J. J. Edwards Esq. hnd Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.C.

W. Edwards. Hartford May 22 nd 1839 -
Sir
I heard your letter Date May the 9. I cannot make Oath that I was under a mistake as to the Date of my Service under Capt James Darr I am willing with Confidence to make Oath that it was in the year that New London was Burnt, the same year that Pownall was taken Darr's Company was Stationed on the right of the Lines with the Other State troops when the Continental and French troops came and in company with us, Americans on the Right French in Center State troops on the left we was in company them about two weeks then the Combined troops went the Hudson River at Kings Ferry & Marched Southward, in a short time we heard that we heard that Pownall was captured. I was Born in year 60, when I was 21 I was in the Service under Capt Darr and make Oath that that Capt Darr served in 1781. & 1782 I further State in the year 1832. I went to Brooklyn in Connecticut on Business to procure witness for my Pension I could see the Comptroller and Secretary in Hartford they informed me that the Records of the troops that served in the year of 1781 was sent to Washington there Burnt and after your letter of May the 9 th 1838 I inclosed a two Dollar Bill in a letter and sent it to the Comptroller in Hartford wishing him to look to search the Records if any thing could be found concerning the above st. troops he informed me there was nothing to be found, Capt Stoddard & Mr. Blanchard both informed me that they got there Pension for their Service in the year 1781 they was both on the lines with me and if Capt Stoddard was now living he would testify you as to my Pension but they have Most all gone and left me, but I hope that you will look at the witness of Capt Tyler John Loomis, esq. & Sarah Borden concerning my Service under Capt Darr.

= and according to my statements here to fore you will find that it will be lawful and right to be doing justice to an Old Soldier which has spent all Most two years in actual service of American liberty and I hope the same God that covered my head in the days of battle will order that you will do honour to your self and justice to me by allowing me my pension, if if you could be fully apprized of my sufferings and services in the War you would not hesitate to admit that I am almost eighty nine years of age and not able to able to labour my wife lives with me we have lived to day over 38 years if there is anything that I could do that would give you any satisfaction am willing to do it, I expect that these lines will be delivered By Mr. Pillsbury he can give you a true statement of my connection and my circumstances
Mr. Pillsbury J. L. Edwards at Han
I am Sir with Respect your Humble Servant Joseph Holland

Comptroller's Office Harrisburg Jan'y 29 1841
Dear Sir
I have examined the Records remaining in this Office relating to the War of the Revolution for the services of Joseph Holland (without success) —
No Pay Rolls appear for Col. Daniel Tyler. I find by our Books that he was at Newbern in 1778 & 79
The usual charge for Search & Certificate is Two Dollars
Yours Very Respectfully Henry Kilbourn Compt
Yours H. Kilbourn
Graves Collins Esq

Oct. 7 W. B. Bardin
James L. Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.C.
per
Seal Hill Road
John Fleming Oct 5 '35

Mechanics Bank New York 5 th October 1835
Sir
Joseph Hollands a Private at $80 per annum mentioned in your Letter of the 2 nd Inst, was last paid at this Agency to the fourth of September 1834, on the 16 th of the same month as appears by our Books.
I am very Respectfully Your Obedt Servt J. W. Fleming Pres t D r Pens. Agt
Jane L Edwards Esq Commissioner of Pensions

Holland
Whitney P.L.G. Dec 18
fin
In at NY
J. S. Edwards Com d Prison
Washington City D.C.

Whitneys Point N York Dec 17 th 1840
Mr J. L. Edwards Pensylvania
The Roll of Capt James Daney is not to be found in the Comptroller Office of the State of Penn Therefor James Joseph Holland gives up all hope of obtaining evidence from that quarter he is unable to go and hunt up evidence if there is evidence of his service in your office done in the year 1782 Mr Holland must have been mistaken as to the date of the year all things he thought he was sure it was in 1781 he swears to you that he might be mistaken for he had no papers nor means to know but his own recollection which I think he will very easily be mistaken he is weak and feeble his mind somewhat imperfect I have been acquainted with him several years and think him to be a very honest upright man in all his dealings — if there is evidence that shows he rendered services under Capt James Daney in the year 1782 I hope you will forward on his pension with out delay for he is very needy and I think won't want it long
Respectfully yours Gyles Collins

Dec 1832 Is Holland 61760: Pompey Barn
Apr 1777 3 mo. In Johnson at F. Gurnee &
Nov " 3 mo. McGregor. R.G.
March 78 12 * David Tyler Art. Com. stat. T. stat
Mar 81 12 at Nelson & R.G. Is Dana. Comf. Gogone Em. Roberts. Abby Herrichstein Supt. Gen Watbury
Feb 82 disch * David Tyler died between Feb. 1832 & Sept. (Aff. Nov. 29. 1832) See
Dec. 1838
Apr 77. 3 mo. Capt. Nelson
David Tyler dis. last Sept. Pat. Mun.
" Nov 77 3. McGregor at R.G. dis. March 78
Mar 78 Capt. Tyler at R.G. blamed! Brooklyn. Sept. 1838 academy of calls out
81 12 Is Dana. Same as above Watbury. Thompson dis. here

47 Spring Street, Carbondale, Pa. Oct. 18, 1926.
The Honorable Commissioner of Pensions:
Dear Sir-
Last week at the Sesqui-centennial being held in Phila. I asked for information at the Pension Bureau and was directed to write the facts to you upon which they were sure you would reply.
My great, great grandfather Joseph Holland was in the New England Regiment of the American Revolution .
The records of both Mass. & Conn. show the service of Joseph Holland . Whether one and the same man I cannot say. Now these states are near Ulcluss Co., N.Y. which is where he lived. Am able to trace every descendant of his from the time he lived in Ulcluss Co. N.Y. They

left there in 1834 and moved into Broome Co. N. Y. where he and his wife and many of his family lie buried. Deapeis  Dades , Conn.  Revolutionary
Pensioners gives the following -
Joseph Holland, private, Col. Ledyard's Bluchess Co.; N. Y. in 1832; S 5567
Who was named as beneficiary and what place in Bluchess Co. did he live? Any other data you are allowed to give will be much appre- ciated.
How long was it paid? I know the year both he and his wife died.
Would the pension give where he was injured and how? The amount paid.
Shall be more than glad if he proves to be the one as I have been busy for some time trying to get

a line on the matter.
Many, many thanks for courtesies extended.
Sincerely,
(Miss) Sara G. Swigert

TRINIDAD, COLORADO
November 9 th - 1927.
20
Com. of Pensions. Washington - D. C.
Dear Sir:
Am endeavoring to establish my eligibility to "Daughters of American Revolution" on the following: Joseph Holland, of Brooklyn Connecticut (also Pomfret, Conn.) Barnabas Hood, and his son more Benjamin Hood, both of Sharon, Conn.
These ancestors were all of war age - & I have reason to believe they rendered patriotic service.
If you have any record of any, or all of them, I will be so grateful to receive it.
Thanking you in advance.
Sincerely - Mrs. F. E. Cole.
Trinidad,
Colorado.
424 N. 1 st St.

Sec'y Dept. StateHous Boston, Mass.
Feb. 21, 1927.
Pension Commissioner, Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir;
Will you kindly consult your records and see if there was a pension to Joseph Holland who lived in Washington, Duchess County, N. Y. and afterwards at Broome County in the same state. He had service in the Revolutionary War. Please let me under whom he served and to the credit of what state? Any charges I will very gladly pay.
Respectfully,
Frances E. Lewis

Flint. Mich. Dec 20. 1926.
The Commissioner of Pensions. Revolutionary Records Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:-
Would appreciate information regarding the following.
Was a Pension paid Dan West of Hadley, Mass. or was any paid his wife or family - if so, who were they.
Was a Pension paid Allen Dage, was in Rev War from Berkshire Co. Mass. & was in Columbia Co. N.Y. 1790 - will be glad of any information regarding him or his family.
Was a Pension paid Freelove - wife of Daniel Dage of Canaan, Columbia Co. N.Y.
Was a Pension paid Joseph Holland or his wife Mary - of Mudham Co. Conn. - or possibly N.Y.
Trusting to hear from you. I am.
Very truly - Martie Wood Durand

47 Spring Street, Carbondale, Pa.
Nov. 8, 1926.
Commissioner Of Pensions.
Dear Sir:
At the request of a great uncle, now 77 yrs. of age, I am looking up the record of Joseph Holland, his grandfather who took part in the American Revolution.
It is known that he belonged to the New England Regiment but whether he enlisted in Connecticut or Massachusetts is not known.
After the war he made his home in Ulster Co., N.Y.
In making inquiries of the Dept. of Archives at the Conn. State Library - find in "Knappe's Index - Connecticut Revolutionary Pensioners" - that Joseph Holland, a private under Col. Ledyard; Ulster Co., N.Y. in 1832 was pensioned.
Will you kindly give me the facts, as far as you are permitted to do so, of the above mentioned pension?
Three wks. ago to-night, Oct. 18th, I wrote to you and as yet have no reply. The letter may have miscarried.
Will gladly pay for the service if such is required. A prompt reply will be very much appreciated.
Sincerely
(Miss) Sara G. Surget. 47 Spring St., Carbondale, Pa.

Joseph Holland , private, Col. Ledyard; Ulster Co.
N.Y. in 1832.
Connecticut Revolutionary Pensioner.

47 Spring Street, Carbondale, Pa. Dec. 19, 1926.
Mr Winfield Scott, Commissioner, Pension Bureau.
Dear Sir
Thank you very much for the facts given from the Revolutionary War Pension claim S 5567.
Regret that it does not give the name of wife or children.
The pension shows he died Nov. 27, 1840 but where does he lie buried? Is it possible it is given?
Is there any indication as to the place he was living in 1835 and also 1839 when he wrote from Broome Co., N.Y.?
Several facts given fit into the life of my great. great grandfather Joseph Holland -
He lived in Ulchess Co.
He moved into Broome Co. in 1834.
He had four children - Wm., Joseph, Schuyler & Polly.
Do not like to lay claim to this individual until I am absolutely sure. If there was a greater divergence of facts as regards the two men (possibly the same man) it would be easier to settle.
Wishing you and yours "A Merry Christmas" and "A Happy New Year". I'll await your reply to the above questions.
Sincerely,
(Miss) Sara G. Snagget

Revolutionary War Data
Joseph Holland, private Col. Redyard; Ulchess Co., N.Y. in 1832; Pension 55567.

State of New York Broome County } ss
On this 25 day of September 1838 personally appeared before George Park a justice of the peace in and for the County of Broome aforesaid, Joseph Holland aged Seventy eight years who being first duly sworn according to Law doth on his oath make the following declaration: That in the year 1776 he entered a Company of Militia as a Drummer at Pomfret in the (then) County parish of Brooklyn in the County of Windham. — In the year 1777 Troops were ordered by the Governor of Connecticut to repair to New London and this deponent was drafted as a private for three months, but he cannot state with certainty when he joined the said Company but believes it was in the month of April 1777 This company was commanded by Capt. John Johnson of Canterbury in the said County of Windham & State of Connecticut — The deponent marched with said company through Norwich to New London, crossed the ferry to Groton and was there stationed till his term expired, and he discharged, he cannot now recollect the time of his discharge, during this period of service he worked on Fort Griswold and Major Ledyard had the command — When this deponent returned home from this tour, Captain Daniel Tyler and others in Brooklyn were raising a company of Matross, he enlisted into the company which then contained nearly one hundred men, the officers were chosen by a vote of the company and Commissioned by the Governor and Three pieces of Artillery were purchased by the said Company at Salisbury, Connecticut, and mounted & furnished in complete order — Daniel Tyler Capt. Commandant John Stevens Captain — Stewart and Thomas Miles Lieutenants. — Cushman fire worker and

Joshua Miles orderly sergeant - In the year 1777 This deponent went with Captain Tylers Company to New London where they were ordered by the Governor, they marched through Canterbury & Norwich to Fort Trumbull and were there stationed till discharged, the deponent cannot recollect the day of the month when he marched with this company or the day he was discharged but believes it was the first of July that he was enrolled and the last of September that he was discharged.
In December 1777 the British had taken possession of Rhode Island and a part of the Connecticut militia were detached to relieve that place, this deponent enlisted, I think, on the first day of December 1777 under a Captain that belonged to Plainfield whose name the deponent believes was MacGregor - the names of the other officers are forgotten. The orderly sergeant's name was Simonds who belonged to Windham - The deponent marched with this company on the 3 rd day of December 1777 through Killingly and Voluntown to Providence Rhode Island and was stationed at the upper end of Main Street near the Church where he remained till the first day of March 1778 when he was discharged and returned home - on the 3 rd day of March 1778 The deponent enlisted for one year into Tylers Company and marched to New London in the Month of June, passed through Canterbury Newent & Norwich and was stationed at the south end of the town, on the first of August 1778 The deponent with his company were ordered to Providence and marched through Norwich Newent Plainfield Vollington to Providence where the company joined General Sullivan with a few Continental Regiments.

and Boston and Rhode Island State Troops, this Company of Tylers was attached to Col. Crane's Regiment of Boston Artillery, Genl. Sullivan ordered the Troops to Fogling ferry which is on the East side of the North end of the Island They got there on Saturday towards night and the same day the French fleet came into New port and fired on the British works and silenced all their Batteries except Pommana hill fort; On the Sunday morning the deponent with his company crossed on to the Island, The British had left the fort and retired to New port; The American Army encamped in the fields south of the fort, on Monday a severe storm came on, Tuesday the American forces marched down before the British lines and encamped and exchanged shells & Cannon Balls with the enemy night and day until the 26 th of August at night the American forces moved back, the next morning the British overtook them and a skirmish took place which lasted all day, Col. Livingston's Regiment suffered and Livingston wounded in his left arm - about this time two of the enemy's ships were observed coming on the West side of the Island and this deponent was ordered to help manage two eighteen pounders which he did and the ships were driven off - Next day some firing and at night the American force embarked on board the boats and left the Island - marched to Providence - The deponent and Company thence to Brooklyn on the 6 th day of September from which time to the first of March 1779 the deponent was ready at a minutes warning to turn out - March 1. 1779 the deponent's time having expired he was discharged. -

In the year 1781 There were troops raised to guard our frontier against the British in New York, Capt. James Dana had a Commission and orders to enlist a company for the service, this deponent volunteered with several others on the first day of March 1781 and entered said company at Brooklyn, County of Windham & State of Connecticut - Captain of Plainfield was Lieutenant - Robertson of Windham Ensign - Abbey of Windsor Orduly sergeant & Winchester Sergeant The deponent found his own gun, Cartridge Box, Blank, Knapsack & marched through Bolton, Hartford, New Haven, Fairfield, Newark to Stamford and was stationed at the west end of the town - in a week or two marched on to Palmer's hill west, in sight of the Bridge that crosses to go to Horse-neck At this Bridge the Americans had a guard, and a detachment of British Cavalry had taken from this guard Ensign Allen and eleven privates prisoners, Joseph Staples was one of them Sergeant Winchester was on the guard but escaped, Major Shipman went with a party & drove the enemy back -
About this time General Watbury was determined to retake the horses, Cattle and Sheep that the Tories had stolen and collected on Frogs neck it was about the beginning of wheat harvest - and one morning this deponent & company were ordered to be ready to march at ten o'clock with three days provisions, marched a Northwest course till sometime in the afternoon when they came on to White Plains, in the Night, we halted a few moments and then marched and got on to the Marsh at the North

End of Frog neck, before Sunrise the Enemy made the alarm & collected on a hill in sight of the American force.
Capt. Dana's & two other Companies were ordered to dislodge them - They put out their flank guards and marched directly towards the Enemy, two fires were received from the Enemy, The American forces then fired and several of the enemy were killed & wounded - The enemy retreated into a piece of woodswen driven through the woods, at this time a shot from a field piece loaded with Canister fired by the Enemy wounded several of the Americans - The Enemy however were driven from their piece with the bayonet and with a loss of Eleven killed and one horse taken - The American troops then joined the main body which was then coming off the Neck at the marsh - then marched through East Chester, Cross d Byrams Bridge to horse neck and was stationed betwixt Palmers Kill and Stanage contending with British scouts until the Continental Army and French Army came on to the White plains.
Genl. Waterbury marched the troops on to the White plains where the Company of Capt. Dana was stationed on the Left of the French, the Continentals on the right,
General Washington was on the ground, he gave orders for a part of the American and French troops to drive the British over Kings bridge & for Genl. Waterbury troops to go on to Frog neck and take their Horses Cattle & Sheep - The British were driven aboard their ships, This deponent had discovered a Grey horse which belonged to the Enemy and having obtained permission captured him & brought him into Camp and was told by Capt. Dana that he the deponent should be paid by the government for him

but he has received nothing -
When the American and French Army crossed the Hudson River at Kings Ferry Gen. Waterbury's troops marched back and encamped between Stamford and Stanage and there built a fort and garrisoned it till the first of March 1782 when the time of this defendant having expired he was discharged -
In the Winter (February 1. 1782) The British came up Horse & foot soldiers in sleds and drove in the American guard at the Bridge two miles below the fort, then went into Stamford and took eighty two head of Cattle and drove them off - Capt. Stoddard with his Company and Major Shipman with sixty volunteers of whom this defendant was one pursued the enemy and recovered all but seven of the Cattle,
The last day of February 1778 this defendant went to Major Shipman's barracks and informed the Major that he this defendant lived at the East end of Connecticut and had further to travel - that he had never left the Company only when so ordered, never lost a tour duty since he first joined his Company, and asked for a discharge - (this was in the morning)
The Defendant then received a discharge with papers Winchester and Joshua Borden's Names in the same - which this defendant handed to Borden and has not since seen -
And further this Defendant saith not
Sworn & Subscribed this 25 th day of September 1838 before me Joseph Holland
Geo. Park Justice of the peace

State of New York Brooklyn County
I, B. Marvin clerk of said county do certify, that George Park Esq. before whom the foregoing affidavit was taken was on the date thereof a justice of the Peace in & for this county, And I am well acquainted with his hand writing and believe the signa- -ture is genuine.
Witness my hand and seal of office this 11. day of Oct. 1838
B. Marvin Clerk

I (Daniel Tyler of Brooklyn in the County of — Windham & State of Connecticut of lawful age — Testify and say. That in the year 1778 the General Assembly of the State of Connecticut. For the defence of that state & the United States, raised a number of Troops consisting of Infantry and Artillery. That the Deponent was appointed Captain. in a Company of Artillery in said new raised Troops. That Joseph — Holland then of sd Brooklyn, now of Seneca in — (Dutchess County in the state of New York enlisted into sd Company for the term of one year. and served at New London in sd State of Connecticut & at Newport in the State of Rhode Island, under the Command of Genl Sullivan, & continued to serve faithfully in sd Company until his sd term of enlistment expired And further the Deponent saith not. Dated at Brooklyn the 29 th day of February AD 1832. Danl Tyler
Windham County State of Connecticut ss — Brooklyn February 29 th 1832.
Personally appeared Daniel Tyler who subscribed the foregoing Deposition. And being duly sworn made solemn Oath that the facts therein stated were true. And I do hereby certify, that the above deponent is well — known to me, and that he is entitled to full credit & his sig. sworn before me.
Joseph Eaton Chief Judge of the County Court for Windham County

I Amin Bolles Clerk of the County Court within and for the County of Windham in the State of Connecticut do hereby certify that the Hon. Joseph Eaton before whom the within affidavit was made is Chief Judge of said County Court that the within signature of his name is in his hand writing and that full faith and credit ought to be given to his acts as such - In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Public Seal of said Court at Brooklyn in said County this 29 th day of February A.D. 1832 -
Amin Bolles Clerk
Capt Tyler's Affidavit

I John Parish of Brooklyn in the County of Windham and State of Connecticut of lawful age Testify and say that I was acquainted with Joseph Holland formerly of Brooklyn aforesaid, now of Amenia Dutches County State of New York, and know that when he resided in sd Brooklyn he enlisted into an artillery company commanded by Capt (Daniel Tyler) in the time of the revolutionary war - with Great Britain that sd company performed a tour of duty at Providence & Newport under the command of General Sullivan and that sd company was also stationed at New London for a considerable length of time but have no means whereby I can ascertain the number of months. I also well remembered that Capt James (Dana) enlisted a company of Men in this vicinity who served in the revolutionary army for the term of One year. and the deponent has been informed that sd Holland enlisted & served in sd company, that in this town the sd Holland was reputed & believed to have been a revolutionary soldier & to have enlisted & served in Capt James Danas company as above stated & further the Deponent saith not Brooklyn July 30 th 1832 - John Parish
State of Connecticut
Windham County ss. Brooklyn August 8 th 1832
Then personally appeared John Parish Esq who signed the above deposition and made solemn oath to the truth of the same - I also certify that the said deponent is a credible witness, and that his statement is entitled to full credit -
Before me Ammi Brolles Justice of the Peace

De Almin Bolles Clerk of the County Court in and for the County of Windham in the State of Connecticut, do hereby certify that Almin Bolles before whom the within affidavit was made is duly enrolled as a Justice of the Peace in and for said Windham County. That the within signature of his name is in his hand writing &c.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Public Seal of said Court at Brooklyn in said County this 1 st day of August A.D. 1832
Almin Bolles Clerk
John Parnish Affidavit

Dutchess County Pa.
Sarah Burden of the County of Dutchess being sworn says that she is now seventy three years of age last February that she is the sister of Joseph Holland now of the town of Germantown Dutchess County that during the Revolutionary war the said Joseph Holland was absent from home & it was understood believed in the family that he was in the service of his country that he was first at Groton Heald that he also served at Providence in Rhode Island & letters were received in the family from him at those places, that it was under understood & believed also that in the said Joseph Holland was in service at Hornmunk, that said Holland was absent & as was believed in service three or four different periods periods that at one time he was absent for one year - but deponent cannot distinctly recollect the different terms of his service - Deponent believes the said Joseph Holland served in the Revolutionary army for two years & upward -
Sarah Burden
Sworn & subscribed in open Court this 25 th Sep r 1832 -
Henry Fraenkel Clerk
[Signature]

Joseph Hallam
N.Y. to Albany
Oct 18.
W. Burdine
Rev. J. A. Edwards Commission of Presbytery Washington City
FREE

Binghamton Broome Co. N.Y. Sept. 28 1835
Sir
Agreeably to your instructions of the 5th inst. I transmit the affidavits necessary to a transfer of Joseph Holland from the N.York to the Albany Agency. I have also enclosed the original pension certificate.
Very Respectfully
Your Obt. Servt
Geo. Park
Hon. J. L. Edwards

NY.
Nov 6
Jos: Holland NY. M. for restoration.
Rev. James H. Edwards Commissary of Seniors Washington City
FREE

Binghamton N.Y. Oct 31. 1838
Sir,
Mr Joseph Holland who has been recently struck from the Pension List has in an amended declaration (herewith enclosed) given a detailed account of his revolutionary services; - Conformably to the instructions of the Comms te of Pensions, enquiry was made of the Comptroller of Connecticut who says "We have examined all the Books and papers in our possession for the name of Joseph Holland but it cannot be found". Mr. Holland therefore submits his claim to be restored to the Pension List upon his oath alone - His character for truth and veracity is above suspicion or reproach
Very respectfully Your Obe Servt.
Geo. Park
Hon. J. L. Edwards Comms te of Pensions,

Rev. and 1812 Wars Section. all
February 10, 1927
Sara G. Swigert 47 Spring St Carbondale, Pa
Madam:
I have to advise you that you were furnished December 15, 1926, the history of the Revolutionary War pensioner Joseph Holland S. 5567.
There is no further family data on file, other than was given you in above named letter, and it does not appear in said claim, where soldier was buried.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.

NEW BRITAIN N.Y. 1812 Rev. and 1812 Wars Section.
December 15, 1926
Sara G. Swigert 47 Spring St Carbondale, Pa
Madam:
I have to advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim S. 5567, it appears that Joseph Holland was born September 11, 1760 at New London, Connecticut.
In 1765, he moved with his "father's family" (father's name not stated) to Pomfret, which was later Brooklyn, Windham County, Connecticut, and while residing there, he enlisted and served as a private in the Connecticut Troops, as follows-
In 1776, he was drummer in a company of Militia, names of officers not stated.
From April 1777, three months in Captain John Johnson's Company, under Major Ledyard at Fort Griswold.
From July 1777, three months in Captain Daniel Tyler's Company.
From December 1, 1777, three months in Cap-

tain McGregor's Company.
From March 3, 1778, one year in Captain Daniel Tyler's Company of Artillery, and was in the battle of Rhode Island, under Colonel Crane.
From March 1, 1781, one year in Captain James Dana's Company, and was in an engagement at Throg's Neck, where was wounded in his left leg.
He was allowed pension on his application executed September 25, 1832, while a resident of Amenia, Dutchess County, New York.
In 1835, he was living in Broome County, New York, and stated that he had four children living in that county, but did not give the name s of children.
In 1839, he referred to his wife, but did not state her name, and said that they had lived together for fifty-eight years. There is no further data on file relative to wife and children.
He died November 27, 1840.
Respectfully
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.