Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 21266, Solomon Hayward, Continental Mass.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Continental Mass.
Hayward, Solomon
S. 21266
carded
CONTENTS

Vermont 11. 633
Solomon Hayward of Windsor, Co. in the State of Vermont who was a Dr. in the Company commanded by Captain Sawyer of the Regt commanded by Col Patterson in the Mass. Continental Troops
18 Mo. 9 Da - Piate 60. 98
Inscribed on the Roll of Vermont at the rate of 50 Dollars 98 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 30th day of May and sent to 1833 Amos Heald, Chester, Vt
Arrears to the 4th of March 1833. 121. 96 Semi-annual allowance ending 4 Sept " 30. 49
$ 152. 45
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by J. T. Sprague Clerk Book 8 Vol. 3 Page 68

Solomon Hayward
12.987

State of Vermont } On this Thirteenth day of August A.D. 1832 Windsor County } Personally appeared before the Probate Court within & for the District of Windsor, State of Vermont Now sitting Solomon Hayward a resident of Andover in the county of Windsor & State of Vermont, aged seventy five years the 6 th day of December last. — 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 act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832.
That he enlisted in the service of the United States at Douglas, being then a Resident of Douglas in the county of Worcester and State of Massachusetts, in the month of December 1775. entered service the first of January 1776. in the 2 d Regiment of the Massachusetts line for one year under the following named Officers Col o John Patterson. Capt. Samuel Sawyer. Lieut. Littlefield & Chapin ensign Stevens. Marched to Cambridge Mass. thence to New London. Connecticut thence to New York. thence up Hudson & North River to Fort Ann. thence to Montreal. thence returned to P'keepsie where he was stationed until the 25 th of November 1776. thence to Newtown Amity Pennsylvania crossed the Delaware about the 26 th of December. thence to Trenton and was in the Battle at Trenton. Returned after 1 st Battle to Newtown. thence returned to Trenton about the first of January 1777 when his term expired — and on the 2 d day of Jan y 1777 he again Voluntarily entered the service of the United States for six weeks. The night following marched to Princeton & was in the Battle at Princeton. Marched thence to Morristown with the same Officers under whom I served in the Green Service That he would service of six weeks. and was then taken sick with the Yellow fever — and was conveyed home to Douglas — the latter part of March 1777.
Was again called out on an alarm ordered June the 17 day of August 1777. under the following Officers. Col o Cushing. Capt Job Knapp. Lieut. Field. Major Rann. Marched through Hadley & Northampton to Bennington Vermont. thence to Schuylkill Passed there a few days. marched thence to Manchester. thence to Saratoga. was there at the Surrender of Genl. Burgoyne. thence to White Plains. was there during the Siege & returned home the fifth

days of Dec r 1797. having served three months & a half.
That he was again called out in the month of August 1778 & served under Capt. Harriet of the Water Creek Co. - was stationed at Newtown in the Post Service. That he served six weeks. & was then discharged. That he again served Eighteen months & half. in all - and he refers to Rev d Joel Manning & Edward Simons for testimony as to his veracity.
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a Pension or annuity, except the present and he declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of any agency in any State.
Sworn & subscribed, the day & year first herein mentioned. Solomon Hayward
Jabez Proctor Judge
We Joel Manning, a Clergyman, residing in the town of Andover in the County of Windsor and State of Vermont, and Edward Simons, residing, in the said town of Andover, hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with Solomon Hayward, who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be seventy five years of age; that he is respected and believed, in the neighborhood, where he resides, to have been a Soldier of the Revolution, and, that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn to, and subscribed the day and year of our Lord, by the above named Edward Simons, and affirmed to, and subscribed the day and year of our Lord, by the above named Joel Manning.
Joel Manning Edward Simons
Jabez Proctor Judge
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 Joel Manning, who has signed the preceding certificate, is a Cler-

gymnast, resident in the town of Andover aforesaid, and, that Edward Simons, who has also signed the same, is a credible person, and, that he is a resident in the said town of Andover, and, that their statement is entitled to credit.
Jabez Proctor Judge
I, Reuben Washburn, Register of the Probate Court, within and for the District of Windsor, in the State of Vermont, do hereby certify, that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Solomon Hayward for a Pension.
In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the Seal of said Court, this thirteenth day of August in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty two.
Reuben Washburn. —

Admitted 11 mos 9 days $100.98.
Amos Heald Esq. Chester Vermont

BRIEF in the case of Solomon Hovey and  County of Windsor in the State of Vermont  (Act 7th June, 1832.)
 1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? On Court  2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?  3. How old is he? 75 years  4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed. 
   Period. Duration of Service. Rank. Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served.   Years, Months, Days.     Recd In 1775 1 Private Capt Sawyer Col. Patten   July 1777 12 " " " "   of Augt 1777 15 " Capt Knapp Col. Cushing   Augt 1778 12 " Capt Heman  
 5. In what battles was he engaged? Trenton, Princeton, Saratoga, Bennington  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Douglas's Massachusett  7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditional evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? By living witnesses  8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? Correct 
I certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
Arthur D. Coates  Examining Clerk.

January 5, 1924..
Mrs. Etta Galey Atha, Box 328, Orlando, Fla..
Madam::
I have to advise you that from the papers in pension claim S.21266 it appears that Solomon Hayward was born December 6, 1756. While living at Douglas, Worcester County,, Massachusetts, he enlisted in December 1775 as a private in Captain Samuel Sawyer's Company, Colonel John Paterson's Massachusetts Regiment and was in the battle of Trenton..
He re-enlisted January 2, 1777, served 6 weeks under the same officers and was in the battle of Princeton..
He enlisted August 17, 1777, served three and a half months in Captain Job Knapp's Company, Colonel Cushing's Massachusetts Regiment, and was at the surrender of General Burgoyne..
He enlisted in August 1778 and served 6 weeks under Captain Hammet in boat service at Tiverton..
He was allowed pension on his application executed August 13, 1832, while living at Andover, Windsor County, Vermont..
There is no data on file as to his family.
Respectfully,
Acting Commissioner..

I Abigail Hayward of Andover in the County of Windsor and State of Vermont aged Seventy Six years formerly of Douglas Worcester County Massachusetts State do depose and say that Solomon Hayward of Andover in the County of Windsor and State of Vermont formerly resident of Douglas Worcester County Massachusetts enlisted under Elias Hayward a Sergeant in the Massachusetts line in the continental Service about the last of December 1775 for one year and soon after Marched for the Army - and I well recollect that the Said Solomon Hayward returned about the last of March in the year 1777 as he then being Sick my husband went after him & brought him back the Said Solomon Hayward home and I likewise recollect that the Said Solomon Hayward went to Rhode Island as was then Said a Soldier in the United States Service I think for Six weeks I also recollect that the Said Solomon Hayward went from home previous to the taking of Burgoyne and then understood that he was in the Army at that time  Witness Edward Simmons                      Abigail her Hayward mark
State of Vermont } At Andover in said County on the Windsor County ss } 4 th day of August A.D. 1832 Personally appeared before me Edward Simmons a Justice of the Peace in and for the County of Windsor aforesaid Abigail Hayward and made oath that the above deposition by her subscribed contains nothing but the Truth. Subscribed and sworn Before me Edward Simmons Justice of the Peace I hereby certify that the above named Abigail Hayward is well known to me and is a credible Witness  Edward Simmons Justice of the Peace

State of Vermont Windsor County ss
I Benjamin Swan Clerk of Windsor County Court do hereby certify that Edward Simons who has Affixed his name to the within is a Magistrate duly qualified & that I believe the same to be his genuine Signature —
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & Affixed the seal of said Court at Woodstock this Fourth day of September A.D. 1832.
Benj. Swan
Abigail Howard. affidavit.

Day's Meridale Affidavit

I say that Murdoch of Pawshusha State of Vermont and County of Windham as testify and saying age is 74 years) that I am in training to be a blacksmith blacksmith at Woodbury and served in the Revolutionary War in the year 1777 thru Mayhew at the taking of Genl. Burgoyne in Capt. Job's Company the Regiment commanded by Col. Cushing - and further say not
Benja Murdoch
State of Vermont } at Newfane August Windham County } 1 st A. D. 1832 then personally appeared Benja Murdoch the signer of the above affidavit and made solemn oath to the truth of the same
before me Benja. Ormsbee Justice of the Peace I hereby certify that the above named Benja Murdoch is a credible witness - certified by me Benja Ormsbee - Justice of Peace
State of Vermont - Windham County, Court Clerk's Office New France, August 3 rd A. D. 1832
I certify that Benjamin Ormsbee, Esquire, is one of the Justices of the Peace within and for the County of Windham, and that the above is his signature.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said Court on the day and year above written -
James Elliot, Clerk.
Simonsville, Vt. p. 25.

COOPER-ATHA-BARR COMPANY
CAPITAL $100,000.00
INSURANCE
REALTORS
LOANS
ORLANDO, FLORIDA
16 - November - 1923.
Department of Interior, Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sirs:
Kindly give me what information you can concerning one Solomon Hayward, whose name was changed to Solomon Howard some time about 1780, and who was born December 6, 1756. He enlisted in December 1775 (Battles engaged in Trenton and Princeton, surrendered of Burgoyne) resided at Douglass, Mass., and applied for a pension August 1832, and his claim was allowed.
I would like to know in what capacity he served in the Revolutionary War, and would ask that you kindly give me a brief history of Solomon Hayward or Solomon Howard, as I am his great, great grand-daughter, and would like this information for entrance into the D. A. R's.
If there is any charge for this information, or brief history of Solomon Hayward, kindly send me bill for same, and I will gladly remit check on receipt of it.
Very truly yours,
EGA:H
(Mrs) Etta Galey Atha

Revolution
21 266 INVALID.
File No. 21,266
Olson Hayward
Pa Rev Me
Act: June 7 th 82 nd
Index:—Vol. 2 , Page 167
[Arrangement of 1870.]
1914 June 6 Hist. to Mrs. T.R. Hird V.P.H. 1923 July 30 - Hist. to Ida H. Biddinger MMHS. 1924 Jan. 5 - Hist. to Etta Galey atha. um.

Glendale May-28-14
To the Pension Department Washington D.C.
Will you please send me a copy of the original application of one Solomon Hayward or Howard of Andover Vt.
Solomon Hayward Mendon was born in Mendon RECEIVED but went to Andover Vt. after the Revolutionary War.
I am a P.A.R. by that verification but never had a copy. Respectfully Josephine Hurd Address Mrs. T.R. Hurd 9801 Lamont Ave.

Rochester N.Y.
June 18-1923.
Revolutionary War Records Section Washington D.C.
Am coming once more to you for information in regard to my Great Grand- father Solomon Hayward. Since writing you before I have been searching the History of our Ancestors and I find that our the name of our grandfathers was Hayward and the name was changed to Howard about the year 1780 - or 82 and that he must have

enlisted under that name I hope you will be able to give me some information under the name of Solomon Hayward. Our History says he enlisted at Douglass Mass. and after the war settled at Andover Vt.
Thanking you once more
Respectfully
Ida H. Biddinger
Rochester
Ohio
Box 65

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
17. 21.266
Washington, D. C., _____, 19_____
In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of Solomon Hayward a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     + Dec. 1775 Jan 1. 1777 Pvt. Samuel Savage John Paterson Mass.   Jan 2. 1777 6 weeks Samuel Savage John Paterson   + Aug. 17. 1777 3 1/2 mos. Job Knapp Conning   Aug. 1778 6 weeks Hammitt on boat service at Princeton.  
Battles engaged in, Trenton, Princeton, Surrender of Burgoyne
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Douglas Worcester Co. Mass.
Date of application for pension, Aug. 13. 1832 He d. was al.
Residence at date of application, Andover, Windsor Co. Vt.
Age at date of application, b. Dec. 6. 1756 place not stated
Remarks: No data as to family.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.