Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 44,934, Joseph Hosford, New York

SERVICE
New York
Hosford, Joseph
NUMBER
S. 44934
CONTENTS
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15, 9/70 New-York
Joseph Hosford
Ontario in the state of New York
who was a Private in the regiment commanded by colonel Van Kortlandt of the New York line, for the term of Six Years — War
and on the roll of New York
at a rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on 22 of April 1818
Certificate of Pension issued the 27 of Nov r 181 and sent to Micah Brooks Esq. East-Bloomfield New York
arrears to 4th of Sept 1819 $ 131.38
semi-ann. all'ce ending 4 March 1820 $ 8.
16 mo. 13/30 —
$ 179.38
{ Revolutionary claim, Act 18th March, 1818. }
Decd Jan 17 1847 See Adj. Genl. Report
1892 Jan 4 - History of Col McCoy See Slip.

TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
SECOND COMPTROLLER'S OFFICE,
July 12, 1853.
Sir:
Under the act of the 6th of April, 1838, entitled "An Act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain Pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States;" and the third section of the Act of August 23, 1842, extending the time within which pensioners may receive their pensions from the Pension agents,
the children of Joseph Hasford, deceased a Pensioner on the Roll of the Albany Agency, at the rate of Eight Dollars and Cents per annum month, under the law of the 18 March 1818 has been paid at this Department, from the 11 th of Sept. 1846 to the 17 th Jan'y 1847.
Respectfully, yours,
J. M. Broadhead Comptroller.
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To the COMMISSIONER OF PENSIONS, Present.

Joseph Hasford
The declaration does not agree with the dis- charge. (explained)
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State of New York
Ontario County p: }
Joseph Hosford an inhabitant of the County of Ontario and State of New York being duly sworn doth depose and say, that he is a citizen of the United States of America: that he enlisted, sometime in December A.D. 1779 at a place called Rochester in New York into a company commanded by Charles Graham attached to the regiment under the command of Col. Philip Courtlandt of the New York line, of the Continental Army: that he served in the State of New York, New Jersey, and at other places: and that he received a regular discharge which will be herewith transmitted to the War Department of War: that he was present at the taking of Lord Cornwallis and his Army: and at various skirmishes with the Indians in the State of New York: And this deponent saith further that by reason of his reduced circumstances he needs the assistance of his country for support: And further this deponent saith not.
Joseph Hosford
Sworn and Subscribed before me this 22 d day of April 1817
Mirah Brooks
State of New York
Ontario County p: }
I Mirah Brooks one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas in and for said County do certify that it has been proven by the oath of Respectable Persons that the above named Joseph Hosford is in very reduced circumstances and I am fully satisfied that he really needs the assistance of his country for support.
Bloomfield 7 th Dec r 1817
Mirah Brooks
The six years term mentioned in the discharge includes a term for services as a waiter to one of the officers - in this way Mr. Hosford makes out the six years as in the discharge.
M c Brooks

State of New York Ontario County Clerks Office
In testimony that Micah Brooks whose name is subscribed to the within certificate was on the day of the date of the same one of the Judges of the Court of common pleas in and for the said county and that the same is his signature I hereunto subscribe my name and affix the County Seal at Cananda- qua this 11 th day of November A D 1818.
Wm McNaught

In the matter of Joseph Horford
2 nd York
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15 9/0
27 Nov 1819
Mar 20

STATE OF NEW-YORK,
ONTARIO COUNTY, ss.
On this twenty first day of August 1820 personally appeared in open Court, (being a Court of Common Pleas in and for said county, and constituted a Court of Record by proceeding according to the course of the Common Law, with a jurisdiction unlimited in point of amount, and keeping a record of its proceedings, and recognized as such Court by the laws and judicial decisions of said State,) Joseph Hasford aged fifty eight years, resident of the town of Victor 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:
for the term of four years and upwards in continuation in the Company commanded at first by Captain Graham but afterwards commanded by Captain Wright in the 2nd New York Regiment and was discharged in June 1783 —
and that he made application for a Pension on the twenty second day of April 1818 and that he received a Pension Certificate, No. 13.970 And I do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the eighteenth day of March, one thousand eight hundred and eighteen, 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, viz.
   Three acres of Corn on the ground $15.00   Two " " oats - 7.50 2 1/2 bu of wheat (1.00) 6.00 13.50   One Cow - 15.00 - 12. Bu Wheat 6.00 Sow & pigs. 6.00 27.00   Two Swine $6. - 1 plough. 4. Two axes. 1.75 11.75   1. Hoe. 25. one Shovel 87. one Saddle 4.00 5.12   one Kettle 2.00 one Iron pot. 1.00 Chest of drawers 2.50 5.50   one Chest 1.00 one pr hand Irons 1.25 Shovel & tongs 1.00 3.25   2 pails 63 1 Bbl pork & barrel 5.00 5.63   3. Whals 6.50. 1 Rul 1.00 5 chains. 1.50 7.00   1 Churn .75 Wash tub. .50 1. do 1.00 2.25   7 Aras teeth 2.00 4 Earthen crocks. .50 2.50   1 Set knives & forks. .75. 10 plates. .76 1.50   12 Spoons .56 1 tea pot. .25 platter 25 1.06   1 Salt. 12. 2 Botts. 31. 1 pr Steel yards 62 1.05   1 pr Shears 37 tea & canister .50 A pitcher .19 1.06   1 cup board 2.50. 1 looking glass. 1.00 2. augers. .75 4.25   1 draw Shave. .25. one Saw. 1.00 frying pan. 1.00 2.25   1 grid iron. .75 two Sad irons 1.00 bread tray. .50 2.25   1 half bushel 37 2 Barrels. .75 Leather 1.00 2.12   1 scythe snath. 50 Bibb & other books. 1.75 2.25   old Iron 1.50 1. shoe hammer .37 one chain 1.00 2.87   Joseph Hasford 119.10  

And I do further swear and declare that I am by occupation a farmer and that by age and bodily infirmities being afflicted with a rheumatic complaint I am able to perform but very little labour and that my family consists of my wife Mary aged 53 years infirm and able to labour but very little my daughter Mary aged 18 years very weak and unable to labour my daughter Abigail aged 15 years weakly and unable to labour and my son Franklin aged 11 years and sickly
Joseph Hosford
Sworn to and declared this 21 st day of August 1820 in open Court before me
Wm Rogers a Judge of Ontario Com Pleas
ONTARIO COUNTY, ss.
I, John Van Fosen Clerk of said county, do hereby certify, that the foregoing Oath, and the Schedule thereto annexed, are truly copied from the Record of the said Court; and I farther 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 one hundred & nineteen dollars and sixteen cents. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court, on this twenty second day of August 1820.
J Van Fosen Clerk of the Court aforesaid, in and for said County.

Rev. and 1812 Wars Section MCS/eel
April 1, 1929
Mrs. H.B.Williamson 320 N. Broadway Watertown, South Dakota
Madam:
I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S.44934, it appears that Joseph Hosford enlisted at Rochester, New York, and served six years as a private in the Second New York Regiment under Captains Charles Graham and Wright, and Colonel Philip Van Cortland; he was in skirmishes with the Indians and at the taking of Cornwallis and was discharged, June 7, 1783.
He was allowed pension on his application executed April 22, 1818, at which time he was a resident of Ontario County, New York.
In 1820, he was fifty-eight years of age and he referred to his wife, Mary, as being fifty-three years of age and he also referred to the following children: Mary, aged eighteen years; Abigail, aged fifteen years; and Franklin, aged eleven years.

The date and place of birth of Joseph Hosford and the date of his marriage are not given.
He died, January 17, 1847.
The Revolutionary War records of this bureau fail to afford any information in regard to a Joseph Ervin (searched under all spellings of the name) as described by you.
In order to make a search of said records for any other soldier surnamed Ervin, the full name is essential and as much as possible of the following data concerning him; approximate dates of birth and death, places of residence at enlistment and after service and given name of widow.
Respectfully,
E. W. MORGAN Acting Commissioner.

Military "Detroit" F.H. Hosford 900 Bouty
44 934
INVALID.
Rev
File No. 44 934
Joseph Hosford Prin. Rev. Mass
Act: 18 th March 1818
Index:—Vol. 3, Page 233
[Arrangement of 1870.]
Dec 28 "93 Mr History sent Free Pres. cit
May-28-1 Mrs. Anna Sheldon Jamestown N.Y.
1908 May 18 First to Mrs. J. B. Benson L.P.
1929 Apr. 1st to Mrs. H. B. Williams in law
1935 Feb 7-2nd to Mrs. F. A. Davis. Letter in case Henry Blake No 20727-8th

By His Excellency GEORGE WASHINGTON, Esq; General and Commander in Chief of the Forces of the United States of America.
THESE are to CERTIFY that the Bearer hereof Joseph Horsford (Private) in the Second  New York — Regiment, having faith- ly served the United States Six Years and — Months and being enlisted for the War only, is hereby DISCHARGED from the American Army.
GIVEN at HEAD-QUARTERS the
G. Washington
By His Excellency's
Command,
Sturmhill Enclg
REGISTERED in the Books
of the Regiment,
Christ. H. M. D. Adjutant.
THE above Joseph Horsford has been honored with the BADGE OF MERIT for Six — Years faithful Service.
L. Bartholomew Collo

HEAD-QUARTERS, June 7 th 1783.
THE within CERTIFICATE shall not avail the Bearing as a Discharge, until the Ratification of the definitive Treaty of Peace; previous to which Time, and until Proclama- tion thereof shall be made, He is to be considered as being on Furlough.
GEORGE WASHINGTON.
Joseph Hooper New York 24/9/84

Free
The Honble John C Calhoun
John C
Secretary of War
Washington City
observed

East Bloomfield N York
27 th October 1819
Sir
The application of Joseph Hoxford for a Pension from the U.S. States has been returned with the objection that "the declaration does not agree with the discharge" — Mr. Hoxford feels aggrieved by a rejection of his claim, and thinks that the Services he rendered with the Honorable discharge he obtained, justly entitles him to the provisions of the act.
To make his declaration agree with his discharge he says he cannot, for he did not serve the full period of Six years under his last enlistment — that in his declaration he meant to state the facts as the rolls of the Company would prove — But upon reflection he says, that it was in the year 1778 instead of 1779 (as was stated in the declaration) that he enlisted this would make his term of Service 4 1/2 years under his last enlistment, and if the other Services which he rendered during the Revolution had been included it would have made Six years as is stated in the discharge — The filling up of his discharge with the round number of Six years he considers as immaterial, being enlisted for the war only — or if there was an error in the filling up of the discharge that error ought not to militate against him — It might be made a question whether Mr. Hoxford is the person described in the discharge; he thinks he can make it fully appear if he is called upon so to do — If there is not satisfactory evidence in his favor he wishes to be instructed upon the subject —
Very Respectfully
Yours &c —
Mirah Brooks
The Honble J. C. Calhoun Secy of War

Bureau of Pensions.
Rej
COUNTY LAND

Enlisted Dec 1779 at Rochester NY in Capt Chas Graham Co Col Van Court Col Van Courland Reg New York Line
Applied for pension from Ontario Co NY Apr 22 1818

44934 Jos. Hosford
apl 22, 1878 Ontario Co. N.Y. 56
Dec 1779. Rochester N.Y. Capt Chas Graham Col, Philip Van Cortland
47 to close of war Skirmish with Indians 1 siege of Yorktown
1818 56 62

Watertown, S. Dak.,
July 30, 1928
Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Gentlemen:—
Can you give me information regarding Joseph Hosford 1761-1847 who died at Portage Allegany Co., N. Y. & received his pension there from the Revolutionary War, service under Capt. Chas. Graham, Col. Van Cortlandt N. Y. Continental line.
I wish to know his birthplace, the names of his wife and children, & dates of birth of all, & marriage dated & names if possible.

Do your records show an (Surname) Ervin , died Nunda, Livingston Co. N. Y. - born Berkshire Co. Mass, who had a son Joseph Clark Ervin. I am under the impression the father's name is also Joseph. I am not sure. The son Joseph Clark Ervin born at Nunda N.Y. , 1855 - died Sept. 17, 1844 at Nunda.
Thanking you. I am
Yours respectfully, Mrs. H. B. Williamson 320 N. Broadway, Watertown, S. Dak.

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Jamestown, N.Y., May 19 th 1890
Commissioner of Pensions. Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:
In the sixth census (1841) records of Revolutionary Pensions , I find the name of my great-grandfather, Joseph Horford - living with his son Franklin Horford - at Portage (then Allegheny Co.) New York - Will you, kindly, give me further record of him - I have not been able, to find from which state he enlisted, &c - Born in Connecticut Dec 7 th 1761 - he enlisted in his sixteenth year - and served to the close of the war - six years service - Enlisted, I believe, as a drummer boy, and was with Sullivan's Army - Such information as you can give, will be appreciated, by others of us, as well as,
Yours, Very Respectfully Mrs. Anna Sheldon Boothe.
# 219 Foote Ave, Jamestown - New York - Chaut. Co.

This not a true copy
Copy of Revolutionary Record of Joseph Hosford, as furnished by H. Clay Evans, Commissioner of Pensions at Washington, D.C., May 28, 1900, his name having been found among the list of pensioners alive in 1841.
Joseph Hosford was a pensioner living with his son, Franklin Hosford at Portage, then Allegheny Co., N. Y., according to the Sixth Census - 1841, Revolutionary Pen- sioners. The record reads:
"Joseph Hosford enlisted December 1778. Rank: pri- vate. Under Captains Chas. Graham, Jacob Wright; Colonel Philip Van Cortland; State - New York. He served till the war closed.
Battles engaged in: Skirmishes with Indians and Siege of Yorktown.
Residence of soldier at enlistment: Rochester, N.Y.
Date of application for pension: April 22, 1818,
Residence at " Ontario County, N. Y.
Age " " 56 years.
Remarks: His pension was allowed.
Very respectfully,
(Signed) H. Clay Evans,
May 28, 1900.
Commissioner.
Address Bureau of Pensions, Department of the Interior, Washington, D. C.

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Bureau of Pensions, Department of the Interior, Washington, D. C.
Gentlemen:
In 1900 my cousin, Mrs. Anna Sheldon Bootey of Jamestown, N. Y. wrote the Bureau of Pensions for the Revolutionary Record of our common ancestor, Joseph Hosford, and received the desired record, a copy of which I am enclosing you. Will you kindly issue two of these statements and mail to me, as my sister and myself desire to join the D. A. R.
Thanking you for your anticipated courtesy, I am,
Very truly,
(Mrs.) Dora Sheldon Beuson
Address Mrs. J. B. Beuson Aberdeen, Wash. Box 714

O.W.& N.Div.
P.S.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
WASHINGTON, D. C., December 28th, 1893.
Sir:-
Referring to your personal request for the military history of Joseph Hosford, a soldier of the Revolutionary War, you are advised that he first entered the service sometime in the month of December 1779 at Rochester, N.Y., and served as a private in a Company commanded by Charles Graham, (Col. Philip Cortlandt's New York Regiment) until the close of the War in 1783.
During his service he was engaged in various skirmishes with the Indians in the state of New York and was also present at the surrender of Lord Cornwallis.
On April 22nd, 1818, the date of his application for pension, he was a resident of Ontario County, N. Y. and 56 years of age.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.
F. H. Hosford,
"Detroit Free Press."
Washington, D. C.

February 7, 1935
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Mrs. Frank Azro Howe Mellette South Dakota
BA-J/REL Henry Blake-W.20727 Joseph Hosford-S.44934
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the records of Henry Blake, of Peacham, Vermont, and Joseph Hosford, of Allegany County, New York, soldiers of the Revolutionary War and pensioners.
The data which follow were obtained from the papers on file in Revolutionary War pension claims, W. 20727 and S.44934, respectively, based upon the military service of the above named soldiers in that war.
Henry Blake W.20727
The date and place of birth and the names of the parents of Henry Blake are not shown.
While residing in Hopkinton, New Hampshire, Henry Blake volunteered immediately after the attack on the Americans at Lexington and Concord; he enlisted at Cambridge, Massachusetts about May 1, 1775, served in Captains Isaac Baldwin's and John Hale's Companies, Colonel John Stark's New Hampshire Regiment; length of service eight months; he re-enlisted January 1, 1776, in Captain Hale's Company, Colonel Stark's Regiment in the New Hampshire Line, and served until January 1, 1777. It was stated that his service was rendered as a fifer. Captain Isaac Baldwin, his first captain, was killed at the battle of Bunker Hill, but it is not stated that the soldier participated in that engagement.
He was allowed pension on his application executed May 1, 1819, at which time he was aged sixty-three years and resided in Peacham, Caledonia County, Vermont.

Henry Blake died July 12, 1833, at Peacham, Vermont.
The soldier married December 18, 1777, at Hopkinton, New Hampshire, Molly Colby. Both were then of said Hopkinton and their marriage was recorded on the records of the Congregational Church at that place.
Soldier's widow, Molly, was allowed pension on her application executed September 28, 1838, at which time she was a resident of Peacham, Vermont and then gave her age as seventy-seven years. In 1821, the soldier stated that his wife, Molly, was aged sixty-two years.
The names of the following children of Henry and Molly Blake are given: daughters Fanny, Seba and Olive, in 1821, aged respectively twenty-four, twenty-three and fifteen years, and son Ira Blake. His age was not shown but he was residing in Peacham, Vermont, in 1838.
In 1822, the name Henry Blake, Junior, appears: no relationship to the family was shown.
There are no further family data.
Joseph Hosford S.44934
Copied from M.L.S.
The date and place of birth and the names of the parents of Joseph Hosford are not shown.
Joseph Hosford enlisted at Rochester, New York, and served six years as a private in the 2 nd New York Regiment under Captains Charles Graham and Wright, and Colonel Philip Van Cortland: he was in skirmishes with the Indians and at the taking of Cornwallis and was discharged June 7, 1783.
He was allowed pension on his application executed April 22, 1818, at which time he was a resident of Ontario County, New York.
In 1820, he was fifty-eight years of age and he referred to his wife, Mary, as being fifty-three years of age and he also referred to the following children: Mary, aged eighteen years; Abigail, aged fifteen years; and Franklin, aged eleven years.

The date of marriage of Joseph Bosford is not given.
He died January 17, 1847.
*****
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator.

information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau.
Joseph Hasford I.F. 44934
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     — 6 years Pvt. Charles Graham Haight Philip Van Cortland N.Y.   discharged June 7, 1783                                                          
Battles engaged in, Skirmishes with Indians and taking of Cornwallis  Residence of soldier at enlistment, Enlisted at Rochester N.Y.  Date of application for pension, Apr 22 1818. This cl. was allowed.  Residence at date of application, Ontario Co. N.Y.  Age at date of application, 56 yrs.  Remarks: In 1820 Soldier's wife Mary was 53 years old in 1847 daughter Mary 18 yrs. Abigail 15 years. Son Franklin 11 years. died Jan. 17 1847
Very respectfully