Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 32,830, Joseph Hill, Mass.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Mass.
Hill, Joseph
S. 32,830
CONTENTS

9229 R Massachusetts.
Joseph Hill, 2 a Norton, in the state of Massach: who was a private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Bradford, of the Massach. re, for the term of nine months.
scribed on the Roll of Massachusetts. at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 8. of April, 1818.
ertificate of Pension issued the 9. of April 19, and sent to Jairus Ware, judge Wrentham, Norfolk Co. Mass.
  arrears to 4th of March, 1819.  87.16     semi-ann. all'ce ending 4. Sept. 2  48. "     10 mo 23  1819.  } $:135.16    4 30     31   
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
Continued
Information that J. H. is 1820 to Ch. of General City of Bristol Co. Bristol Mass

Joseph Hill.
Adm l =
9 mo. in Bradford reg t .

I Joseph Hill of Norton in the County of Bristol & Commonwealth wealth of Massachusetts on oath do testify and say that I am a citizen of the United States that I served as a soldier in the war of the revolution against the common enemy for five months at New York beginning in June 1776 and served my time out and was honorably discharged I was in Capt. Benjamin Gater Company of Col. Holdman Regiment in Brigadier Fellows Brigade also two months in the Northern Army in Capt. Doolittle Company in Col. Cook Regiment and Gen. Poor's Brigade beginning in September 1776 and was honorably discharged at the expiration of my time, and in the Summer of 1778 I enlisted in Capt. Gideon Hemenway Company in Col. Samuel Bowdoin Regiment in Patterson Brigade and served nine months at West Point in the State of New York at the expiration of my time I was honorably discharged; I have lost my discharge and not in my power to procure them I do further testify & say that by reason of my reduced cir- cumstances in life I stand in need of assistance from my country for support Joseph Hill

We Nathan Andrews & Brian Hall of Boston in the County of Bristol & Commonwealth of Massachusetts do testify & say that we are acquainted with the will in Name Joseph Hill and are satisfied that he by reason of his reduced circumstances in life stands in need of assistance from his country for support
Nathan Andrews Brian Hall
Bristol ss. Apr. 8. 1818.
Nathan Andrews & Brian Hall above named made oath to the truth of the above & therefore believe the facts stated in their affidavit to be true.
Jairus Ware Judge
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Bristol ss.
Apr. 8. 1818.
Before me the subscriber one of the Judges of the Circuit Court Com: Pleas for the 1 st Circuit personally appeared the before named Joseph Hill who after being duly cautioned made solemn oath to the truth of the foregoing declaration by him signed in order to obtain the provision made by the late act of Congress entitled an act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land & naval service of the U. States in the revolutionary war. And I do certify that it appears that the Joseph Hill did serve in the revolutionary war as he has stated in his declaration, the term of nine months. And I now under seal transmit the proceedings & testimony taken ahead before me to the Secretary for the Department of War pursuant to the directions of the said act of Congress
Jairus Ware Judge of the Circuit Court Com Pleas for 1 st Circuit

An Inventory of Joseph Hill's Property &c.
  One pair Bellow 20 years old 2 00   Small number blacksmiths' Tools 5 00   22 bushels coal - 1 Coal Rake 1 62   1 Ox frame, 2 Scythes, 1 Smathe 4 00   6 new Horse shoes 48   100 lbs. old Scrap Iron 2 57   1 Small Grindstone 1 00   14 Chains, 6 forks, 1 & 8 knives 2 00   2 Tables, 4 old Baskets 2 00   1 old pine desk, 4 little boxes 1 50   1 small meal chest, 1 other small 1 50.   1 Chest, 12 earthen plates 15   4 Pewter Plates 25   4 Saucers & 5 Cups 10   2 Iron barrels 25   8 small bowls, 2 old earthen teapots 1 00   1 small tin Copper teapot 17   8 old barrels 2 00   1 Tea kettle, 2 Pots, 3 kettles 1 Iron 3 50   1 Brason 1 Skillett 75   4 old Pails, 1 new one 25   1 Pair andirons, 1 Pitchfork 75   1 Rake, 4 earthen pots, 2 Stools 1 00   4 old Jugs, 4 glass bottles, 2 wooden a o 1 00   1 sieve, 3 Meal bags, 1 Bread tray 75   1 Candle mould, 1 Lanthorn 25   1 small Looking glass 25   6 Iron Table Spoons 33   1 Salt mortar and Salt box 33     $ 35 85 
Witness. Earl P. White.
Joseph Hill

Joseph Hill - 2 nd
N o 9229
April 1819
Con'd 15 Jan
1820
Jan
Sep '19

SCHEDULE.
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS.
BRISTOL ss.  Circuit Court of Common Pleas held at Taunton having power of fine and imprisonment.
On this eighteenth day of July 1820, personally appeared, in open court, being a court of record for the said county,
Joseph Hill 2d. of Norton in said County late a private in the Revolutionary War, aged sixty years, resident in Norton, in said county, who, being first duly sworn, according to law, doth, on his oath, declare that he served in the Revolutionary War as follows:
I enlisted in 1788 or 1789 in the Company commanded by Lebulon Reading in Col. Gamaliel Bradford's Regiment and was honorably discharged at West Point, after serving in the whole over one year, as will appear by my former declaration on which I received my Pension Ticket from the War Office dated April 9th. 1819. No 9229.
Property valued at $26.15.
And I do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States, on the 18th day of March, 1818; and that I have not, since that time, by gift, sale, or in any manner, disposed of my property, or any part thereof, with intent thereby so to diminish it as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress, entitled "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States, in the Revolutionary War," passed on the 18th day of March, 1818; and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me, any property, or securities, contracts, or debts, due to me; nor have I any income other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed, and by me subscribed.
I have a wife of feeble constitution, and weakly. I am a Blacksmith by trade, but am so much troubled with an Asthmatic complaint & want of eyesight I cannot do but little labour.
Joseph Hill 2d
Witness Part P. Miste Sworn to, and declared, on the eighteenth day of July A D 1820 before
James Spratt, Clerk of the Court to Bristol County.
I, James Spratt clerk of the Circuit Court of Common Pleas for the County of Bristol do hereby certify, that the foregoing oath and the schedule thereto annexed, are truly copied from the record of the said court; and I do further certify, that it is the opinion of the said court that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule is Thirty six dollars and eighty five cents. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said court, on this fourth day of August 1820.
Jas Spratt Clerk of the Court for the County of Bristol.

March 27, 1935
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Joseph Hills, S.47276 BA-J/MCS
Honorable Charles N. Crosby House of Representatives Washington, D.C.
My dear Mr. Crosby:
Reference is made to your letter of March 23, 1935, requesting the Revolutionary War record of Joseph Hills, which information is desired by Mr. C. A. Scullen of Saegerstown, Pennsylvania.
The Revolutionary War records of this office show that Joseph Hills served in that war as an artillery Artificer in Captain Patten's company in Colonel Crane's continental artillery regiment, length of service not given.
On account of said service he was pensioned under the Act of May 15, 1828.
In 1829 he was a resident of Fabius, Onondaga County, New York. In 1838 he was living in Cassewago Township, Crawford County, Pennsylvania, with his son, Obed.
In 1852 Joseph Hills was dead and his son, Obed, was living in Cassewago Township, Crawford County, Pennsylvania, with post office at Crossingville.
Joseph Hills had a daughter, Martha Scullen, who died prior to October 26, 1850.
Obed Hills stated in 1852 that he believed that there were ten children of Martha Scullen then living, nine living in New York State and one living in Pennsylvania. The following were referred to as heirs of Martha Scullen: Philip Scullen, Lucinda Scullen, Anna Atwater who married Theron Atwater, Lorin Scullen, Jane or Martha J. or I. Baker, Nancy W. Howell, Charles O. Scullen, L. R. Scullen, and John Scullen of Fabius, New York.

One John A. Baker was referred to but it was not stated that he was the husband of Jane or Martha J. or I. Baker.
One Russel Hills was living in 1852, relationship not given.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

CHARLES N. CROSBY 29TH DIST. PENNSYLVANIA
HOME ADDRESS: MEADVILLE, PA.
Congress of the United States House of Representatives Washington, D.C.
COMMITTEES: ENROLLED BILLS MERCHANT MARINE, RADIO, AND FISHERIES REVISION OF THE LAWS
March 23, 1935
Mr. E. W. Morgan Director of Pensions Veterans Administration Washington, D. C.
Dear Mr. Morgan:
I am enclosing a letter from Mr. C. A. Scullen, Saegerstown, Pennsylvania, requesting the Revolutionary War record of John Hills , said to have enlisted from New York and served as a blacksmith. The Adjutant General suggested that you might be in possession of information relative to his service.
This should be Joseph as C. A. Scullen asked for Joseph Hills not John Hills
I shall appreciate your advice in the matter and you will please return the enclosure.
Very truly yours,
Chas N Crosby
Letter from C. A. Scullen returned to Mr. Crosby 3/27/35
W.C.O.

March 5, 1932
BA-J/MCS
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Joseph Hill, S.47276
Mrs. W. L. Bradshaw Lock Box 19 Davison Michigan
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter of February 8th, requesting information in regard to Joseph Hills, a soldier of the Revolution.
The Revolutionary War records of this office show that Joseph Hill or Hills served in that war as an artillery artificer in Captain Patten's Company in Colonel Crane's Continental Artillery Regiment, length of service not given.
On account of said service he was pensioned under the Act of May 15, 1828.
In 1829 he was a resident of Fabius, Onondaga County, New York.
In 1838 he was living near Cressengville, Crawford County, Pennsylvania, with his son, Obed.
He had a daughter, Martha Scullen, who died prior to October 26, 1850.
No charge is made for furnishing this information.
Very truly yours,
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator

Rev. & 1812 Wars Section
S: 47276
WES
April 22, 1927
Mrs. E. B. Patten 39 Burnett St. Maplewood, N.J.
Madam:
I have to advise you that from the Revolutionary War records of this Bureau it appears that JOSEPH HILL or HILLS served in the Revolution as an artillery artificer in Captain Patten's Company in Colonel Crane's Continental Artillery Regiment. length of service not given
On account of said service he was pensioned under the Act of May 15, 1828.
In 1829 he was a resident of Fabius, Onondaga County, New York.
In 1838 he was living near Crossingville, Crawford County, Pennsylvania, with his son, Obed.
He had a daughter, Martha Scullen, who died prior to October 26, 1850.
Respectfully,
Omitted names of heirs of Martha Scullen as relationship could not be proven
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner

Surv. File #47276, Joseph Hills. Rev. War.
L.M.H.
February 28, 1906.
Mr. L. C. Hills, #115 South Cliff Street, Ansonia, Connecticut.
Sir:
In response to your letter dated January 11, 1906 and received in this Bureau January 12, 1906 you are advised that the papers in the above noted claim show that Joseph Hills, was pensioned for service as an artillery artificer under Capt. Pat-ten and Col. Crane, in the Revolutionary War. In 1828 he was a resident of Fabius, Onondaga Co., New York and in 1837 resided near Crossingville, Cussewago Township, Crawford Co., Pennsylvania. The dates of his birth and death are not stated.
His children Obed Hills and Martha Scullen, are referred to.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.

32 830
Rev INVALID.
File No. 32,830
Joseph Hill Di Rec Nov
Act: 18 th March 18 th
Index:—Vol. 2 , Page 182
[Arrangement of 1870.]

1906 Feb 27 - History to L. G.
Hees
Inn.
1927 Apr. 22. hist. to
Mrs. E. B. Patten. M.C.S.
1932 Mar. 5. hist. to Mrs. W. S. Bradshaw. M.C.S.
1935 Mar. 27. hist. to Hon. Chas. U. Crosby for Mr. C. A. Patten. M.C.S.
(3-223.)
No. 47. 27 6
Certf 586, Ex h
pensioned under Act May 15, 1828
OLD WAR INVALID.
Joseph Hill
P.O. Artificer Revy war
Original papers deliv d July 1. 1852 to Service U.S. District Atty Pittsburgh, Pa.
Enlisted : _____, 18 .
Discharged : _____, 18 .
Application filed : _____, 18 .

O.H.H.
Q
Syracuse Jan-11-1906
Commissioner of Pensions, Dear Sir:-
The military Secretary suggests that I may be able to find some desired information through you. He has given me what he has in regard to the parties.
I should like to obtain the age , place and date of death , and whatever family data you may have.
The parties are two persons named Joseph Hills , both of whom were Rev. Pensioners.
" 1st Joseph Hills - Artificer - annual allowance 144. Summe Recd 1,296. Served in Reg't of Artificers - Placed on pension roll Aug 28. 1828 Residence - Onondaga Co N.Y. - Hoyden & J. Nourse attorneys I should like age, date of death etc.

And Joseph Hills - pensioner in State of Connecticut by acts of 1818 and 1832. I should date of birth, death, and residence etc.
Yours Sincerely
Lean C. Hills 115 South Cliff St Housatonic Conn

Mr Winfield Scott Bureau of Pensions Washington D. C.
Dear Sir.
I am sorry to state that I have been looking for the Revolutionary war record of the wrong man. I wrote you some time ago in regard to a Daniel Hills, but find it is Joseph Hills.
I am sending you a copy of what I have been able to find in the, "Hills Family in America."

Joseph Hills, born about 1759 Married _____ Joseph Hills was of Eastbury a part of Glastonbury Conn. he was a pensioner of the war of the Revolution. About the year 1832, then living in the family of his son Obed, he removed to Western, N.Y.
The children of Joseph and _____ Hills:
Hannah bapt Eastbury July 10, 1788 Mariah " " " " " " Joseph " " " 29 1789
Obed is said to have had a family
If your records can add anything to this in regard to wife's name, time and place of death also title and service in the army. I should be very glad to obtain it:
Thanking you in advance and sorry to have troubled

you before in regard to the wrong person.
Respectfully Mrs E. B. Patten 39 Burnett St Maplewood, N.J.
Feby 24, 1927.

Br 1812
Davison, Michigan
February 8, 1932
Commissioner of Pensions Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:
Can you furnish me the Revolutionary War record of Joseph Hills who was thought to have enlisted from Fabius, Onandaga co., New York. He was born about 1759 in Eastbury a parish of Glastonbury Conn., the son of Benjamin Hills.
After the war, about 1832, in the family of his son Obed, he removed to Cattaraugus co. New York. Later he removed to Crawford co. Penn probably Mosiertown township. He was a blacksmith and followed his trade in Washington's army.
I will gladly reimburse you for any expense that maybe incurred.
Very truly yours
Mrs. W. L. Bradshaw
Lock Box 19
Davison, Michigan