Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 4313, Joshua Griffin, New York

SERVICE
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New York
Griffin, Joshua
R, 4313
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State of New York, Rensselaer County, VA
On this 13 th day of November 1856, Personally appeared before me the undersigned Justice of the Peace in the City of Troy County aforesaid, being a Court of Record, now sitting William Griffin aged 64 years a resident of Rensselaer County aforesaid, who being duly sworn according to law, testifies that he with Lena Tallman are the only surviving children of Sarah Griffin who was a Soldier in the Revolutionary War as this deponent has often returned over his Service in his life time, and always spoke of his Colonel Livingston, and that he Enlisted for Five years. That at that time his Father resided in Dutchess County State of New York, This deponent says that he has no other proof of said Service except the proof herewith attached, and known of no Record thereof. and therefore deposes on the proof in file in the Department at Washington, of the New York Troops. The further says that his Mother died some time before him, who died in Schenectady County 16 th March 1844. Eighteen hundred and forty four. This Declaration is made for the purpose of obtaining the amount of Pension due her Father from the 4 th of March 1837 under the Act of 1832. To the time of his Death, this Father never made any application for a Pension, although he often spoke of it, and was told to make application by a friend by the name of Barker to do so when aware of his Service, but who is now dead.
William his Griffin Mark
Sworn to and subscribed upon me this day and year first written before me
Geo. R. Dail Jr. Justice of the Peace

State of New York Rensselaer County To all on this 13 th day of November Eighteen hundred and fifty six, Personally appeared before me the within Memor. Justus Timothy Barker and Isaac Tallman Residents of the County aforesaid, Who being duly sworn according to law, testify and say that they are well acquainted with William Griffin and Laura Tallman within named the only surviving children of Joshua Griffin deceased, and that we often heard the said Joshua tell of his services in the Revolutionary War and of his Colonel's Living Stom and of his enlistment for five years this was before this was any Pension line passed, That said Joshua's wife died many years before him And that he was again married, That said Joshua died in Schenectady County State of New York the March 1841 Eighteen hundred forty one And we further testify that we have no interest in this claim Sworn to and subscribed Timothy Barker Isaac Tallman
before me on this day above written Geo. R. Dail, Jr. Justice of the Peace
I certify that it has been proven before me by the above affidavits of Timothy Barker and Isaac Tallman, Residents of Rensselaer County, State of New York That William Griffin and Laura Tallman are the only surviving children and are now of age, one year of age of Joshua Griffin, and the wife of said Joshua died some years before him and was remarried, and died in the County of Schenectady State of New York, the 16 th March 1841 Eighteen hundred and forty one I further certify that I am personally acquainted with the applicants and witnesses and that they are credible persons, and that I have no interest in the above claim.
Geo. R. Dail, Jr. Justice of the Peace

to Joshua Griffin d New York
Jan 7. 1832

State of New York Russell County ss. I Francis Louis Boy Justus Court Clerk of the Justices Court of said City (The same being a court of Record having a common law Jurisdiction as a court of record) do hereby certify that George W. Davis Jr is a Justice of said court and was at the time of taking the annexed deposition or declaration that his signature thereto is in his proper & genuine hand writing
Witness my hand & the seal of said court this 13th of November 1856
F. L. Davis Clerk

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February 19, 1931.
Hon. Frank Crowther, House of Representatives.
My dear Mr. Crowther:
In response to your letter of the seventeenth instant, I have the honor to furnish  devoted you the history of the only two soldiers of the Revolutionary War, found on the records of this Bureau, named Joshua Griffin.
In the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, Rejected File No. 4,313, it is alleged that Joshua Griffin while residing in Dutchess County, New York, enlisted in the New York Troops and served under Colonel Livingston.
He died March 16, 1841, in Chenango County, New York and his wife whose name is not stated died prior to that date. In 1868, William Griffin of Rensselaer County, New York, aged 84 years applied for pension in behalf of himself and Laura Tallman, the only surviving children of Joshua Griffin, but their claim was not allowed, for account of lack of proof of the alleged service.
In the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, Widow File No. 7583, it appears that Joshua Griffin enlisted, date not stated, in the minute service in Orange County, New York,

under Captain Silas Purdy, in which he remained for some time; after which in August 1776, he enlisted in Captain Isaac Belknap's company of Rangers and served until March 1777, when he re-enlisted as Private in Captain John Hamtramck's Company, Colonel Dodd's and Cortland's Regiment, New York Line, and served six years.
He was allowed pension on his application executed April 8, 1818, while living in Providence, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. In 1830 he stated that he was 62 years old, his wife Ann was 62 years old, and his grandchildren, Sally Miller was 11 years old and Minerva Atherton was 8 years old. The names of his children are not on record. He died June 11, 1840.
He married in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, May 22, 1829, Margaret widow of William Searle. She was allowed pension as the widow of Joshua Griffin, in 1853, and she died prior to March 1857, (exact date not on record,) leaving three children, whose names are not stated.
The date and place of soldier's birth and maiden names of his wives are not on record.
Very truly yours,
H. A. Royse,
Acting Commissioner.

June 24, 1918.
Miss Elizabeth Wilson, Cuba, New York.
Madam:
In response to your letter received the 12 th instant, you are advised that in the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim Rejected File No. 4,313, it is alleged that Joshua Griffin while residing in Dutchess County New York, enlisted in the New York Troops and served under Colonel Livingston.
He died March 16, 1841 in Chenango County, New York, and his wife whose name is not stated, died prior to that date.
In 1856 William Griffin of Rensselaer County, New York, aged sixty-four years applied for pension in behalf of himself and Laura Tallman, the only surviving children of Joshua Griffin but their claim was not allowed for lack of proof of the alleged service.
In order to make a proper search of the records in your behalf for any other soldier of the Revolution named Joshua Griffin it is essential that you furnish as much as possible of the following data in regard to him: state troops in which he served, place of residence at enlistment and after service approximate dates of his birth and death and given name of his widow.
A careful search of the records of this Bureau fails to show a claim for Revolutionary War pension on file on account of the services of any soldier named Amos Schofield, under any spelling of that name. For information in regard to his pension claim which you state is filed at Albany, N. Y. you should consult the archives at that place.
The Revolutionary War records fail to afford any information in regard to Isaac Medbury and Oliver Grant described by you. This Bureau has no record of services rendered prior to the Revolution.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.

No. 39.083
Joshua Goffin
New York.
Let. r. Tillet Dec 1/56 v
Let. same Jan. 30/57 v
Same May 6, 1837 v
4313
June 7, 1832.

4513
P. O.
Joshua Griffin
Service:
Enlisted: _____, 18
Discharged: _____, 18
REJECTED
Application filed: _____, 18
Alleges: Claim filed too late to be on printed list of
Re-enlisted: list of rejections
Attorney: _____
P. O. _____
_____ Recognized. _____ Contra
_____ Cert. of Dis. Searched for _____, 18

1919 June 24. Heir to Miss Elizabeth Wilson 1921 Feb. 19. Heir to Hon. Frank Crowther M.C. (see his letter in Joshua Griffin W. File 7V 83

Department of Interior Rms 205 Rec. Records Section.
We are applying for certificate of service for Alvin Grant, Captain Troop of Horse 9 th Regiment, 1768 + Captain 74 th Battalion 1776 - Conn; "C Company" the Stonington Ranch
Isaac Medbury Private in Captain Stephen Kimball's Co., Col. Hitchcock Regiment - in 1776 - R. I.
216-23-7747 Ethan Whipple, Pensioner, Corporal 1776 - Sergeant 1778-79. Battle Mountain Hill, R.I. Reference - Town Clerk's Rec. Providence R. I.

Amos Schofield, pensioner, Filed at Albany N.Y. Volume 13 - Folio 219 page 27 Col Thaddus Crane Westchester Co. Militia
Joshua Griffin enlisted from Westchester Co. New York
Joshua Griffin, 2 nd rel.
Whalen's fee is attached to this matter will be gladly sent upon notification.
Yours truly. (Miss) Elizabeth Wilson Cortland New York.

N.Y. Lansingburgh April 7 th 1857
Sir
I received a letter from you dated January 30 th stating that the objections as to the legal tribunal before which the declaration of William Griffin claiming a pension in right of his father Joshua Griffin dec d is waived. And the claim must be further submitted for your consideration before a definite opinion can be pronounced upon the case. I wish you to inform me whether you have formed your opinion on the case.
Very Respectfully yours
Andrew Follen
To the Commissioners

Pension Office, May 6. 1857.
Sir,
The enclosed copy of my letter of the 30 th of January, in the case of Joshua Griffin, decd. of N York, will remind you that there is no evidence in the case upon which I can form an opinion in relation to its merits,
Andrew Follett, Esq Lansingburgh N York

A. Follet
Jan 30.

Tenney Office, Jan 30, 1857.
Sir,
In reply to you letter of the 12 th inst. you are informed that the objection as to the bill before internal before which the disinheritance of William Goffin claiming a portion in right of his father, Jephtha Goffin deceased, is stated but that the evidence of same and estate required by the other & the like assigned to you on the 1 st inst. must be submitted for consideration before a definite game can be procured upon the com.
A. Lottet. Jr. Lowreyburgh New York.

Penna Office December 1, 1856.
Sir.
I have examined and filed the internal declaration of William Griffin, one of the children of Joshua Griffin, and not the class of June 7, 1832. - and you are informed that the  before in course of proceedings against the claim into it is pro- posed - the form of a declaration, made before a Court of Record, in accordance with the statutory provisions set. The representations as to the proof of service must be strictly complied with, and if it any service rendered to a Joshua Griffin is found upon the Records in the office of the Captain at Albany, the justice of the claimants must be identified with it as the most satisfactory name. Andrew Fallet, Esq. Lansingburgh, New York

Isakue M. [?] [?]
For the Government of Louisiana
Col
Washington City
D.C.
1871

Lansingburgh Dec 12 th 1856
Sir
Your letter of Dec 1 st was duly received by me, and in answer to the case of William Griffin one of the children of Joshua Griffin for a Pension under the act of June 7 th 1832 you stated that the application must be taken before a cost of Record. It was so taken as will appear from the certificate of the Clerk of the cost.
Very Respectfully
Amos Folsom Jr

Joshua Griffin
N.Y. Dec. 2nd
Dear Sir,
Consumption of Persons
Washington City
Pa
PAID

Gemälde November 17 th 54 Sir I enclose the application of the Hon. John Griffin a Pennine
New Case of Pennine
Arthur Follett Jr