Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 22829, Joseph Herriden, Mass.

SERVICE
NUMBER _____
Mass.
Herriden, Joseph
S. 22829
CONTENTS

26959 New Hampshire (Joseph Herriden)
new Hosts in the State of New Hamp who was a private in the Comp commanded by Captain Clapp of the Regt. commanded by Col. Daggett in the Mass's for 13 months and 2 days
Inscribed on the Roll of New Hamp. at the rate of 43 Dollars 44 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 25 day of Nov. 1833 and Leut. D. C. Parker Amherst
Arrears to the 4th of Sep. 33 $108.60 Semi-ant. allowance ending 4 Mo. 31 21.72 $130.32
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. } G. C. Miles Clerk
Recorded by Book E. Vol. 1. Page 91

STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE.
Hillsborough, ss. At a Court of Probate holden at Anhurst
within and for said County, on the fifth day of November Anno Domino, 1832. Before EDMUND PARKER, Esq. Judge of Probate. Personally appears in open Court, before the said Court now in session Joseph Herridon a resident
of New Boston in said county, aged Seventy four years, - this day .
Who being 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 7th, 1832. That he entered the service of the United States, under the following named officers, and served as herein stated. That is to say, that at Worton in the county of Bristol, Massachusetts , and as he believes in the month of May , 1776 he enlisted in Capt. Josiah Smith's company, in Col. Josiah Whit- ney's Regiment of Massachusetts militia, to serve as he thinks six or eight months. He was enlisted by Lieut. Josiah Gilbert , but was put into Capt. Smith's company. That he marched to Boston , and served in Boston , and at Wadsworth's Island and at Nantasket roads , making ports . That he served as he thinks until the first of August , after which he went under the same officers to Rhode Island and served until the first of November 1776 - that he served under the same officers at Rhode Island during the month of November the same year, and was discharged at Siverton in Rhode Island -
That on the first of December 1776 at Siverton he en- listed in Capt. Abiel Clapp's company in Col. Daggett's Regiment of Massachusetts militia to serve three months - that he served out said time at Siverton and was there discharged - John Clapp then of said Worton served with him during this enlistment, and they were quartered together - Said Clapp now lives in Wrentham , and he has known him ever since. He thinks he was discharged in March , but cannot remember the time -
Immediately after his discharge from Capt. Clapp's company which he thinks was in March 1777 he without going home, at Siverton , he enlisted in a company which he thinks was commanded by a Capt. Allen , in what was called the Boat service - to serve three months - Billings was Lieut. of the company. The service was performed at Howland Ferry and Fogland Ferry . He was in this service when Gen. Spencer had the command and during what was called his expedition . He was in one of the boats called a Gondola , under the command of Lieut. Billings on the night when Gen. Spencer intended to cross over to the Island . The enemy discovered the

boats and fired on them, and killed a man who belonged to Bridgewater - Billings refused to proceed with his boat, and put into a cove, where, after considerable altercation with an aid of the General, he left the boat and went to see the General. He served out said time of three months, but cannot remember the time he was discharged. -
After his discharge from this entertainment he enlisted and served in other companies, during all the years
He relinquishes every claim, whatever, to a pension or annuity, except the present, and declares that his name is not on the pension roll, of the agency of any State,
Joseph Hemen
Sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid,
Edmund Packer Judge of Probate -
We John Atwood - a Clergyman residing in the town of New Boston in the county of Hillsborough aforesaid, and Robert Warren - residing in New Boston aforesaid, hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Joseph Hemen who has subscribed and sworn to the above, and that we believe him to be 74 years of age, that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier in the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
John Atwood Robert Warren
Sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid,
Edmund Packer Judge of Probate -
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, that after the investigation of the matter, and 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 the Rev. John Atwood who has signed the preceding Certificate is a Clergyman resident in the town of New Boston - and that Capt Robert Warren who has signed the same, is a resident in the town of New Boston - and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
Edmund Packer
{ Judge of Probate for said County of Hillsborough.
I CHARLES H. ATHERTON, Register and Clerk of the Court of Probate, do hereby certify, that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of Joseph Hemen for a pension.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the court of Probate for said county, at Antrim in said county, this fifth day of November in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty- two  three
C. H. Atherton
Register and Clerk of Probate, for said county of Hillsborough.

1777 - and 1778. and he thinks 1779, but by reason of old age his memory has become so impaired that he is unable to state the times of his enlistments and discharges, nor can he tell with certainty what companies or regiments he served in. He is very confident he served for about four years, and that during that time he was at home at Norton but a few days at a time. - His service was mostly in the State of Rhode Island.
He remembers that he was at Providence under Capt. Samuel Robinson, but he cannot state the year, nor the time of service.
At the time Gen. Sullivan commanded at Rhode Island he was there in the service, and was in the battle under Gen. Sullivan, and he thinks he was in a company commanded by a Capt. White, and in a Reg t commanded by Col. Dean and Lt. Col. Lane, but of this he cannot be certain - but he is certain that in the battle he was commanded by a Capt. White.
After Sullivan's retreat he continued in the service, but cannot state under whom. - At one time he was engaged in going to various places to apprehend Tories.
He finally enlisted for a year, but whether the service was Continental or Militia he cannot remember, nor under what officers he served, but he thinks Billings was one. He was employed in guarding the coast. He was at Oldlikes, Newtown, a part of one winter, and at one time went to the confines of New York to get some camp equipment. He was in a boat with others, and they had to keep close in shore on account of a British man of War.
He is confident he served a long time under a Capt. Wilbur, and also under Capt. White and Capt. Allen, but he cannot state the services. - When the British evacuated Rhode Island he was in the service and at Tiverton, and crossed over Bristol Ferry to the Island. -
He has been at great pains to find proof of the above services, and has repeatedly sent to the Secretary's office in Massachusetts, and from the names of some of the Capt's he has given, some of the services have been found, but others cannot be, either because he is unable to remember the right names, or because the rolls were not returned, or because the service was Continental, but which he cannot

say, as he is certain he served about four years. He has also sent to Norton, as he is so infirm that he cannot go himself, and is informed that no one can be found who served with him, or who is now living and acquainted with his services. The therefore knows of no proof which he can obtain other than the Certificate which he has procured from Massachusetts, and the affidavit of John Sapp of Menomonee.
He was born at Norton Massachusetts in the year 1759 - and lived there, excepting while he was in the service until after the close of the War. He afterwards lived in Roxbury and in Needham Massachusetts, and came to live in New Boston thirty two years ago, where he has ever since lived.
I certify that this part of the Declaration was annexed to the other before signing.
Edmund Pashley Judge of Probate.

28 364
Joseph Herriden Declaration -
Act of June 7. 1832 -
Private
13 months & 20 days
Adm'd
Letter in the case
Please send D. C. Parker Burlington Vt.

STATE OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE.
County of Hillsborough, SS.
At the Court aforesaid, On the application aforesaid, the following interrogatories were propounded to said Joseph Thuriden and the following answers given, on oath, to wit
1. Where, and in what year were you born?
Answer, I was born in Norton, County of Bristol Massachussetts in the year 1759 - as I believe
2. Have you any record of your age, and where is it?
Answer, I have a record of my age in a Bible -
3. Where were you living, when called into service, where have you lived since the Revolutionary War, and where do you now live? Answer, I lived in Norton, when called into
the service, and lived there except when in the service until after the war. I afterwards lived in Roxbury and Newbern Mass - and for thirty two years I have lived in New Boston -
4. How were you called into service, were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute, and if a substitute, for whom? Answer, I volunteered every time but once, when
I was drafted -
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 service?
Answer, I have stated such of them as I can remember in my declaration -
6. Did you ever receive a discharge from the service, and if so, by whom was it given, and what has become of it? Answer, I never received a written discharge -
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?
Answer, Rev John Atwood - Rev. E. P. Bradford - Rev. Garrison Fairfield, and Joseph Cookman Jr Clergymen -
Attest,
C. H. Atherton
Register and Clerk.

Revolution
22829 INVALID.
Feb. 11. 1897. History to Mrs. C. A. Hazlett Portsmouth - N.H.
File No. 22,829
Joseph Herriden
Rev Rev War
Act: June 7 th 32 nd
Index: Vol. 2 , Page 178
[Arrangement of 1870.]

I John Clapp of Merrimack in the county of Hillsborough and State of New Hampshire aged seventy five years being sworn testify and say, that about the first of December 1776 news came to Norton where I then resided that the British had landed at Newport on the Island of Rhode Island, and the militia called alarm men were ordered to march. I marched from Norton in Capt Israel Frowns company to Warren Rhode Island, and in a few days enlisted for three months in Capt. Abiel Clapps company in Col. Daggetts Regiment of Massachusetts militia - Maj. Mitchell of Boston. I joined the company at Scituate, and there served out the said three months, and was discharged in March 1777 but I cannot recollect the day.
I further say that I lived mostly in Norton from my birth until the war, and knew Joseph Herriden who then lived in Norton and whom I have ever since known, and who now lives in New Boston in this county. Said Herriden served in the above company with me during the said time of three months. We were quartered in the same room, and were discharged at the same time. According to the best of my recollection about the time said Herriden was discharged he mentioned that he had enlisted, or was going to enlist, in the boat service, and serve another campaign and I think he did not return, and I have no recollection that I again saw him in Norton for some time. It appears to me that he must have served in the war a considerable time, and from what I recollect, and what are my impressions, I am induced to think it must have been as much as two years. John Clapp
State of New Hampshire County of Hillsborough ss - On this fifth day of November in the year of our Lord one thou-

and eight hundred and thirty three. John Bliss above named personally came, and signed the foregoing affidavit, and made oath in due form of law that the same is true.
I certify that I am well acquainted with said Bliss - that he is a credible person, and that entire confidence may be placed in his statements.
Before me Edmund Parker, Justice of the Peace
I Andrew Wallace Clerk of the Superior Court of Judi- cature for the County of Hillsborough and State of New- Hampshire, certify that Edmund Parker above named is a Justice of the Peace for said County, and that the above signature, purporting to be his, is genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto affixed my seal of Office, and subscribed my name, this eleventh day of November in the year of our Lord 1833-
A. Wallace Clerk

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, Jan y 15 th , 1833.
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 Joseph Herriden served under Captain Josiah Smith's Comp y in Col o Jos t Whitney's Regiment from the 23 rd of May to the first of August A.D. 1776 Two months eight days for the defence of the Town & Harbour of Boston. He also served under Capt n Josiah Smith in Colonel Whitney's Reg t from the first of August to the first day of November 1776, Three months, in Boston & Rhode Island. He also appears to have served under the same officers in all the month of November & allowed One month and two days, in Rhode Island. He also served in Captain Sam l Robinson's Company, in Col o Wader Regiment from the 21 st of June Twentytwo days in Rhode Island. including Extra days for mileage.
Edward D. Bangs Secy
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E.P. KIMBALL, President.
C.A. HAZLETT, Cashier.
CAPITAL AND SURPLUS FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF PORTSMOUTH $ 300,000.
STATE CHARTER, 1824. NAT. CHARTER, 1863, N o 19.
U.S. DEPOSITORY.
Portsmouth, N.H. July 6 1897
RECEIVED. RETURNED. POSTAGE STAMPS. OFFICE CLERK.
Commissioner of Patents
Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:-
About three weeks ago I wrote for asking you if you would please aid me in giving me the name or number of the company and the place in Mass from which my great grandfather Joseph Haradon (incorrectly spelled Haradon, Herndon or Herndon) was in. He was in the Massachusetts Militia and after ward went to Hillsboro county where he drew his pension and was buried in New Boston N.H. I am very anxious to get this as I wish to become a daughter of Revolution as soon as possible that I may take up their work. I've been to New Boston

STATE CHARTER, 1824. NAT. CHARTER, 1863, N o 19.
U. S. DEPOSITORY.
Portsmouth, N. H. _____ 189
and also at the State House in Boston where I found four by that name and in order to find which was the right one they told me to write you which I did I expect to pay what the charge may be but I ask you once more write you attend to it at once please.
Most Respectfully Yours
Mrs. C. A. Hazlett
Rockland St.
Portsmouth.
Feby 6. 1897.
N. H.
I wish to know his company in the Massachusetts Militia also the place from which he went out, the town.

Department of the Interior
United States Patent Office
February 10 th 1897.
Respectfully referred to the Commissioner of Pensions for his attention.
John H. Thompson Commissioner.
File with Jno. 22829 J. H. Thompson

2672.
E.P. KIMBALL, President.
C.A. HAZLETT, Cashier.
FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF PORTSMOUTH
STATE CHARTER, 1824. NAT. CHARTER, 1863, N o 19.
U.S. DEPOSITORY.
Portsmouth, N.H. Jan 20 1897
Commissioner of Pensions. Dear Sir:
I write for information concerning my great grand father who was a soldier in the Revolutionary War and drew a pension. He lived in Massachusetts and went out in the Mass. Militia. After the war he went to Amherst and New Boston N.H. and is buried in New Boston. His pension was got at Hillsboro County N.H. I went to the State House in Boston or  and  Hern found there were four by his name Joseph Harra-  den but as it told no more I could not find out which one it was. My mother, my sister & myself are the only descendants and none of us are sure just which town he went from. I want to

the Boston Public Library and found in a Pension book thru the brief line (Senate Papers 1833-5 U. S. Pensioners 1776-1834) Joseph Herriden Private Mass. Militia Placed on Pension Role Nov 25 1833 commenced drawing Pension March 4. 1831 age 75 years. Hillsboro County N.H. That was just about his age and he is the only one buried in Hillsboro County. The name there was spelled Herriden which is incorrect as it is variously spelled Haradown-der. Harradown-der etc.
He was born Nov. 5. 1709. I want to find out the town he went from also his company and any other information you can give me. We have his gun & powder horn in family. I am very anxious to join the Daughters of the Revolution too at their next meeting and so ask you to please attend to it as soon as convenient.
Yours respectfully.
Mrs. C. A. Hazlett.
Portsmouth.
Rockland St.
N.H.