Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 18007, Jeremiah Hatch, Mass.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Mass.
Hatch, Jeremiah
S. 18007
B.L.W. 1394-100.
CONTENTS

Illinois Vermont
Jeremiath Hatch
Act 15 May 1828
Musician of 88. per Annu.
let 526.
let. issued Aug. 3. 1829
Rev to Pension Agt 17 Feb 1843.
To Illinois from 4 th March 1842
18 th March 1843. Notification to
Pen Agt. Springfield, Illinois

Not 1828
5/3.
Settled at
J. Hutch.
recd. July 24. } 1828. ackd. Aug. 9 }
Treasury
Cons d with
Invalid file
# 18,007

For the purpose of obtaining the benefit of "an act for the relief of certain surviving officers and soldiers of the Army of the revolution" approved on the 15 th day of May 1828, I Jeremiah Hatch of Bristol in the County of Addison and State of Vermont, do hereby declare that I enlisted in the Continental line of the Army of the Revolution for and during the war and continued in its service until its determination at which period I was a musician in Captain Tisdale's or Woodbridge's Company and Third Regiment of the Massachusetts line - And I also declare that I afterwards received a certificate for the reward of eighty dollars, to which I was entitled under a resolve of Congress passed the 15 th May A.D. 1778. And I further declare that I was, not on the 15 th day of March 1828 on the pension list of the United States
Middlebury, Vermont, July 15. 1828.
Jeremiah Hatch
Before me Charles Linsley a justice of the peace within and for the County of Addison in the State of Vermont personally appeared this 15 day of July 1828. Stephen Haight of Monkton and Abel Tomlinson of Middlebury both in the County of Addison aforesaid who did severally make oath that Jeremiah Hatch by whom the foregoing declaration was subscribed, is generally reported and believed a musician in the Army of the revolution in manner as therein stated
Witness my hand this 15 th day of July in the year of our Lord, 1828.
Chs Linsley Justice of the peace

I, Samuel Swift, Clerk of the County Court for the County of Addison in the State of Vermont, do hereby certify that Charles Ginsley, before whom the foregoing affidavits were sworn, was at the time a Justice of the peace, and duly empowered to administer oaths.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court, this 16 th day of July in the year 1828.
Sam. Swift Clerk &c

Dear Richard Rush Sir
I Have the applicants was put on the pension list under the law of 1818 & drew once or twice, but was struck from the list under the subsequent law
If the Pension is granted - please enclose the money to "Sumner Hatch, Middlebury Post office Care of Linsley & Walen - If any error appears or there is any deficiency with a line addressed to Linsley & Walen pointing it out y- Obe Servt Linsley & Walen

N o . 1394
Jeremiah Hatch
Mus n or Priv
Major.
old for: Watson
Agree
D.C.

BOUNTY LANDS
FOR REVOLUTIONARY SERVICES—INDIVIDUAL APPLICATION.
STATE OF Vermont } County of Addison } ss.
I, Jeremiah Hatch aged 62 years, do, upon oath, testify and declare, that about or in the year one thousand seven hundred and 80 I enlisted or entered the service as a musician for the term of " during the war ," in the third regiment, commanded by Colonel Mellen and afterwards served in aforesaid regiment under the command of Colonel Mellen and that I continued in the service aforesaid until the close of the war, when I was regularly discharged from the Sarac regiment, commanded by Colonel Mellen of the Massachusetts line, and when I was a (1) musician and I received a regular discharge at the close of the war which I have since lost as I believe in Cannietuck River
I further declare, that I have never received a warrant for the Bounty Land promised to me on the part of the United States; nor have I ever assigned or transferred my claim in any manner whatsoever:
THEREFORE, KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, That I, Jeremiah Hatch aforesaid, do hereby constitute and appoint Col. JOSEPH WATSON , of Washington City, to be my true and lawful attorney, for me and in my name, to demand and receive from the Secretary of War of the United States, a warrant for the quantity of Land due to me as aforesaid; and my said attorney is hereby fully authorized and empowered to constitute and appoint one or more substitutes or attorneys under him, for the special purposes above expressed.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto affixed my (2) hand and seal, this thirteenth day of September A. D. 18 28 Jer. Hatch
I, William B Sumner aged 65 years, do, upon oath, declare that I have been long acquainted with Jeremiah Hatch who has subscribed the above declaration in my presence, and well know that he is the identical person he therein represents himself to be; and further, I know, or do believe, that he did perform the military service therein stated.(3)
Attest,
W. B. Sumner
STATE OF Vermont } County of Addison } ss.
Before me, Chas. Linsley a Justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid, personally appeared the above named Jeremiah Hatch subscriber to the foregoing declaration, and in my presence acknowledged the power of attorney thereto subjoined. to be his free act and deed; and, likewise, personally appeared William B Sumner who hath subscribed the above certificate of identity, both to me well known to be men of respectability and truth, and made solemn oath to the truth of the depositions by them respectively subscribed, this 13 day of September 18 28
STATE OF Vermont } County of Addison } ss.
Chas. Linsley J. Peace
In testimony that the above written Chas. Linsley was a magistrate authorized to administer oaths, and take acknowledgments, &c., in the State of Vermont at the above date, and that his name there subscribed appears to me to be his usual signature, I have hereunto affixed the county seal, and subscribed my name, at Middlebury this Eighth day of October 18 28 in my capacity as Clerk of the County aforesaid.
INSTRUCTIONS
As to the manner of filling out and executing the foregoing documents. 1. Large blank towards the close of the declaration; if the commission in the case of an officer, charge in the case of a non-commissioned officer or soldier, does not accompany the claim, then; and in case of loss, state the manner and time. 2. Here insert mark or hand , as the require. 3. This declaration should be made by a person older, or about the same age of the practicable.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Washington, D. C.,
June 20, 1923
Sub S 18007 Mrs Ruth Hatch Middlebury Vt. Madam:
In reply to your request of Mar. 21, 23 , for the history of Jeremiah Hatch , a soldier of the Revolutionary War, the following is taken from the soldier's claim for pension.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     V Musician Lisdale or Woodbridge Mellen Mass.         
Battles engaged in, none stated
Residence of soldier at enlistment, not stated
Date of application for pension, July 15, 1828. His claim was allowed
Residence at date of application, Bristol Vt.
Age at date of application, born in 1766, place not stated
Remarks: In 1842 he had moved from Vermont to Manxoo, Ill. to be with his son Hezekiah. There is no further data on file as to family
Respectfully,
Washington Gardner
Commissioner.

REVOLUTIONARY CLAIMS.
No. of original fragment 472
TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
Aug. 9. 1828
Jeremiah Hatch, of Bristol, in the County of Addison, in the State of Vermont has applied to the Secretary of the Treasury for the benefits of the act, entitled "An Act for the relief of certain surviving officers and soldiers of the Revolution," approved the 15th of May, 1828. He states that he enlisted in the Continental line of the army of the Revolution, for and during the war, and continued until its termination, at which period he was a Musician in captain Tisdale (or Woodbridge) 30 s company, in the 30 regiment of the Massachusetts line; and that he received a certificate for the reward of eighty dollars, provided by the resolve of the 15th of May, 1778; and further, that he was not on the 15th day of May, 1828, on the pension list of the United States, and that he has received as a pensioner since the 3d of March, 1826, nothing .
The Third Auditor is requested to report how far the several statements are corroborated by the records in his office.
In order to the Secretary. A. Dikeman.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
THIRD AUDITOR'S OFFICE,
13. August 1828
It appears by the records in this office, that a certificate for the reward of eighty dollars has been issued to Jeremiah Hatch in the Massachusetts line
It further appears that Jeremiah Hatch is now on the pension list of the  any  agency , and has been so since the 8th March 1826 at the rate of  8 dollars per month.
Paul Hagner Aud
1061568

Jan 13 '43
Mr. Ewing
J
J. Edwards Esq. Counsel of Pleas. Washington City D. C.

State of Illinois } Hancock County }
On this 23 rd day of Dec. A.D. 1842
Before me the Subscriber adverting of the Pleadings for the said County of Hancock personally appeared Jeremiah Hatch a Revolutionary Pensioner who on his oath declares that he is the same person who formerly belonged as a Musician of Infantry in the Massachusetts Line of the Army of the Revolution. That his name was placed on the Pension Roll of the State of Vermont from whence he has lately removed. That he now resides in the State of Illinois where he intends to remain and wishes his pension to be there payable in future. The following are his reasons for removing from Vermont to Illinois viz. My son Ezekiel upon whom I lean for comfort in old age has removed to this place Nauvoo, & I am moved by the Spirit of God & love to the Saints to gather to this place.
(1) Jeremiah Hatch
Given to and Subscribed This 23 rd day of Dec. 1842
Before me Orson Spencer
(3) Justin of the Pleadings Presented Spencer } and a witness } also.

State of Illinois } Hancock County } ss.
I (2) Daniel Spencer Jun r certify that I am acquainted with Jeremiah Hatch who made oath and whose signature appears to the foregoing affidavit is the same I Hatch described in a certificate of Pension and I believe a Revolutionary Pensioner and is the same person who is described in the foregoing affidavit over his signature Given to and Subscribed. This 23 rd day of Dec. A.D. 1842 (2) Daniel Spencer Jun r Before me Orson Spencer Justice of the Peace
State of Illinois } Hancock Co. } I Orson Spencer a Justice of of the Peace in and for said County do certify that (2) Daniel Spencer Jun r whose certificate and signature is above attached is a person of veracity and credibility Given under my hand this 23 rd day of Dec. 1842 (3) Orson Spencer Justice of the Peace
Explanation
 (1) Pensioner to sign  2. as credible witness or person  3. Magistrate Name  4. clerk of Co Court Court to certify to Magistrate 
When the Blanks are filled and the reason is given let it be duly signed and witnessed and send it to this office. care of E. Wright

Dear Sir (4) Mr. Edwards
Springfield Ills 3 Jan'y 1843
J. L. Edwards Esq.
Sir I have the most Satisfactory Reasons to believe the Applicant is a citizen of Illinois, and desire to be transferred as is herein set forth
Yours Respectfully
J. Dawson H.A.
J. L. Edwards Esq.
Please to send the Papers to me in Springfield Ills as soon as may be. I oblige Your Erastus Wright

Mr
Pension Agency
Burlington Feby 23 rd 1843
I have the honor to state that Jeremiah Hatch was last paid to the 4 th March 1842
I am Very Respectfully
Yr ob t Serv t
Chas. T. Harker for the Pension Agent
J. L. Edw ds Esq r Comm r of Pensions

Department of the Interior. BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
If not called for in 15 days, return to THE COMMISSIONER OF PENSIONS. WASHINGTON, D. C.
Mrs. Ruth Heath C/o of the Addison House 700 West 179th St New York N.Y. Received 830 Middlebury Vt.

RECORD DIVISION.
Department of the Interior, BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Briefed by W.T. Conboy
Claim No. Dec 6 '09
Certificate No. _____
Claimant _____
Soldier Jeremiah Hatch
Service Rev.
Additional Service _____
No. _____ claim, State records _____, 190._____
No claim, combination records _____, 190._____
REMARKS:
No claim as above except on W.W. File 18,887.
Again Search June 3 1912 no other claim.
and no such pensioner under the Act of Mar 18, 1818 on the Vermont Agency book.
Chief Division
AW

P 18007 INVALID.
1912 June 3 Hist. So Carolina H. Hatch. V.P. of 1923 June 20. West D. Miss. R. Hatch. aw.
File No. 18007
Jeremiah Hatch
Musician Rev War Maft Line
Act: No 472 Mar 15 1828 on Vermont roll
Index:—Vol. 1 , Page 166
[Arrangement of 1870.]

2 d- Stamp Sandwich
March 21 st 1923. Middlebury, Vermont.
The Pension Bureau,
Gentlemen,
I write to enquire if you could give me the information of where Fernirah Hatch , of Vermont, cashed his checks, issued to him, as a Revolutionary Soldier. As my daughter, his greatgrand- children, wish to become members of the D.A.R. society. Thanking you in advance! Very Respectfully, Mrs Ruth Hatch Middlebury, Vermont, care of the Addison House.

818007
St. Louis, Mo.
May 21 st . 1912.
Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
My dear Sir:-
As I am trying to ascertain whether or not I am entitled to become a member of the N. A. P. society, I am sending you the enclosed letters. My great grand father Hatch, I know, received a pension, whether for service in 1775+ or 1812, I do not know. Hoping I am not asking too much of you, or your office, I am,

Very respectfully,
Mrs. Caroline H. Hatch, 5863 Cabanne Ave., St. Louis, Mo.