Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 39,635, Micah Hatch, Mass.

SERVICE
NUMBER _____
Mass
Hatch, Micah
S 39,635
CONTENTS

Vermont.
17. 1792
Micah Hatch,
of Wash n . Co y in the state of Vermont, who was a private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Bradford, of the Massach ts . line, for the term of one year.
Inscribed on the Roll of Vermont, at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 26. of March, 1818.
Certificate of Pension issued the 27. of May, 20 th and sent to George Rich, agent Montpelier, Vermont.
Arrears to 4th of March, 1820. $: 186.58 Semi-ann. all ce ending 4. Sept. 48 " 23 mo s . \frac{10}{31} } 1820. $: 234.58.
{ Revolutionary claim, { Act 18th March, 1818. }
Continued
Note sent to George Rich Montpelier Vt & Oct 1820

5681.
Micah Hatch, Washington co: Vt. 26. March, 1818.
Col o . Bradford's reg t . Massachusetts line - one year, - 1776.
Service proved by the testimony, on oath, of two persons, certified to be credible witnesses.
Admitted.
George Rich, agent, Montpelier Vermont . recd. 26. Jany, 1820.
Micah Hatch
26. March
Col o . Bradford's Reg t Col t & Dr y . Camp 4/7/76. -

STATE OF VERMONT,
Micah Hatch of Middlesex in the County of Washington and State of Vermont, being
COUNTY OF Washington ss.
duly sworn, doth declare, depose and say, that on or about the 15 th day of February A. D. 1776 he was duly enlisted into the service of the United States, for the term of twelve months that he belonged to Captain Ebenezer Dyer's Company, and Colonel Benjamin Dyer's Regiment, of the Massachusetts line & served therein, against the common enemy, the as a Private until hon-
orably discharged at Tarpaulin Cove in the State of Massa- chusetts , on or about the first day of December 1776, & he further says that in March 1781 he enlist- ed as a private, & on the 7 th day April following was appointed a Sergeant in Capt. Josiah Fisk's Company, & Colonel Samuel Fletcher's Regiment of the Vermont levies, & served therein until the 15 th of October , or about that time, against the common enemy, until honorably discharged at the time aforesaid.
He further deposes and says, that he is now, and ever since has been a citi- zen of the United States, and that by reason of his reduced circumstances in life he stands in need of assistance from his country for support
Micah Hatch
Declared, sworn, and subscribed, by the above named Micah Hatch before me at Montpelier in the County aforesaid, this 26 th day of March A. D. 1818.
Stephen Patten Judge of Court

STATE OF VERMONT, } Washington County, to wit. }
Stephen Pitkin I, One of the Judges of the County Court, within and for the County aforesaid, Do certify, That it appears to my satisfaction, that the said Michael Hatch
did serve in the Revolutionary War, as stated in the preceding Declaration, against the common enemy; and I now transmit the proceedings and testimony taken and had before me, to the Secretary for the Department of War, pursuant to the directions of the Act of Congress, passed the 18th March, 1818, entitled, "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the Revolutionary War."
That by reason of reduced circumstances, he stands in need of assistance for support Given under my hand, at Montpelier, this 26 th day of March A. D. 1818.
Stephen Pitkin
STATE OF VERMONT, } Washington, ss. }
I, GEORGE RICH, Clerk of the County of Washington, aforesaid, Do certify, That the Honorable STEPHEN PITKIN, who made the above Certificate, and before whom the annexed Declaration was taken, was a Judge of the County Court within and for the County aforesaid, at the respective dates thereof, acting under the authority of this State, and duly qualified for that purpose; and that his name subscribed thereto, is his own proper signature.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the Seal of said County, at Montpelier in said County, this 26 th day of March in the Year One Thousand Eight hundred and Eighteen.
George Rich Clerk.

Meek's Sketch
17, 18, 19 Sept. 1820
Washington Co.
No. 1
Coon
J. L. En
Sent 4 Octo. 1821
to Geo: Rich, Esq. Montpelier.

Revolutionary Claim under Act of Congress. May 1. 1820.
State of Vermont, ) Washington ss. ) On this 6th day of February 1821 personally appeared in open court being the Supreme Court for the county of Washington & a Court of Record for s d county. Micah Hatch aged sixty one years resident in Middlesex in Washington County & State of Vermont who being duly sworn according to Law doth on his oath declare that he served in the Revolutionary War as follows: That he enlisted in February 1776 in Capt. Elisha Nye's company, & Col. Gamaliel Bradford's Regt. of the Massachusetts line for the term of one year & served the full term aforesaid & was honorably discharged — That he served one year more in the Vermont levies. — My original declaration for a pension is dated March 26. 1818 & the certificate issued thereon is numbered 17.179 & dated May 27 1820.
And I do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18th day of March 1818 & 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 & naval services of the United States in the Revolutionary War" passed on the 18th day of March 1818 & 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 & by me subscribed. to wit
one pot $1.- , one tea kettle .50" , one spider .25" , one small kettle .70" , one dish kettle 1.50 , six knives & forks .25" , six pewter spoons .25" , two chests 4.50 , one case of old drawers 4.50 , six chairs 7.00 , two pails 1.00 , one gun (being my revolutionary gun), one table 1.-
Am d . $ 23.84

That I am by occupation a Farmer, but little able to pursue it on account of infirmity - that I have a wife by the name of Mary of the age of fifty seven, who is extremely feeble & unable to labor.
Micah Hatch.
Sworn to & declared on the 6th day of February A.D. 1821
Before the court. George Rich Clerk
State of Vermont. Washington County ss. I George Rich Clerk of the Supreme Court for the county of Washington in the State of Vermont do hereby certify that the foregoing oath & the schedule thereto annexed are truly copied from the Records of the S c court.
And I do further certify that it is the opinion of the S c court that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the afores d schedule is twenty three Dollars, & 84 cents
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of the S c court on this 8th day of February A.D. 1821. Geo. Rich, Clerk

Micah Hatch, Vt. Rev.
Suspension removed. See letter to Hon. D. Chase, Senate, Jan. 24, 1826 & to Paper Agent, Same date.

Deed.
James P. Roosevelt.
to
Micah Hatch.

Know all men by these presents that I James J. Roosevelt of the City of New York Merchant, for and in consideration of Three hundred dollars to me in hand paid by Micah Hatch of Middlesex in the County of Washington Vermont do by these presents convey, transfer and make over all my right, title claims and demands of in and to Lot No. 36 in the second division of Middlesex in the County of Washington and State of Vermont. So have and to hold the same to him the said Micah Hatch his heirs and assigns forever and the said James J. Roosevelt do hereby covenant and agree to and with the said Micah Hatch his heirs and assigns that on and until the enclosing and delivery of these presents that I have good right to sell and convey said Lot No. 36 in manner and form above written and for myself my heirs executors and administrators do hereby covenant that the same is free and clear of all incumbrances, claims or demands whatso- ever. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this twenty ninth day of November one thousand eight hundred and nineteen.
Signed sealed and delivered in presence of James J. Roosevelt (S.S.)
Nicholas Roosevelt Asa D. Puffer.
Taken and acknowledged by personally appearing before me this first day of December

1819, the said Samuel Roosevelt, who acknowledged the above to be his free act and deed for the use and purpose therein mentioned —
James Warren Inslin of the Peace in and for the City and County of New York
Middlesex Town clerk's office August 14. 1822 I certify the foregoing to be a true copy of of a deed on file in my office to be recorded. Horace Holden Town Clerk

I Charles Buttrick of Berlin in the County of Washington & State of Vermont of lawful age testify & say that same time in the year 1819 (as I think) I as Agent for James I. Roosevelt of New York contracted with Micah Hatch of Middlesex in this County to sell him Lot N o 36 in the second division of lands in said Middlesex at the price agreeing the sum of which said Hatch then lived of three hundred dollars not knowing that any other person was interested in the purchase. For some reason (not now recollected) I did not immediately write to Mr. Roosevelt for a deed and after some time David Hatch (son of Micah) came to me & wished me to write for said deed which I did & in consequence thereof said Roosevelt is claimed to me a deed of said land to said Micah dated 29 th day of November A D 1819 of which I gave notice & afterword on the 12 th day of January 1820 the said Micah & David Hatch came to me said deed & gave notes

for the purchase money - it was then stated that David was to own the lot & that the deed should have been given in his name & in order to solve their difficul- ties I advised that Micah should receive receive the deed & acquit to David - accord- ingly the deed was taken & viewing the security good without any mortgage for security I took three notes of one hundred dollars each signed by said Micah & David to said Boonett which have remained in my hands & have been principally paid. I further say that David Hatch has brought me the money as his own whenever any payment has been made & that the last payment made was in March, last -
Thos. Buckley

State of Vermont Washington ss
I Joshua W. Gail Notary Public do hereby certify
That at Montpelier on the 16 th day of August A. D. 1822 personally appeared before me Charles Brattle signed to the foregoing Affidavit and made solemn Oath that the same was Just & True —
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my Seal of Office the day and year above written —
Joshua G. Waltz Notary Public
I also certify that Said Charles Mulhuly is a creditable witness -
J. W. Notary Public

Evidence in the case of Micah Hatch
No. 9

State of Vermont } I David Hatch of Middlesex in Washington ss. } the County of Washington aforesaid of lawful age testify & say that Micah Hatch, who on the 11th day of July 1820, conveyed me Lot No. 36 in the 2 d Division in Middlesex never had any interest in said land, nor never gave any thing towards it - I paid for the land myself, except a balance which remains unpaid to Mr. Roosevelt. I further testify that said Micah never since the passage of the law of 1818 conveyed to me or any other person any other land, except said Lot, only such as is described in the copies of Deeds hereto annexed. David Hatch
State of Vermont } Washington ss. - }
At Montpelier this Sixteenth day of August. A. D. 1822. Personally appeared before me, the Subscriber a Notary Public within and for the State aforesaid, David Hatch Signer of the above affidavit and made Solemn Oath that the same was Just & true. -
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my Notarial Seal at the day & year above written -
Joshua W. Vail Notary Public
I also certify that said David Hatch is a man of truth & veracity -
Joshua W. Vail Notary Public

KNOW all Men by these Presents, That
I, Micah Hatch of Middlesex in Washington County, and State of Vermont for the consideration of one Dollar
paid to my full satisfaction, by David Hatch of Middlesex in Washington County, and State of Vermont - have given, granted, bargained and sold, and hereby do freely give, grant, bargain, sell and confirm unto the said David Hatch his Heirs and Assigns, forever, a certain piece of LAND, in Middlesex  upward described as follows, viz. lot number thirty six in the second Division in said Middlesex be the same more or less
TO HAVE AND TO HOLD said granted premises, with all the privileges and ap- purtenances thereof, to the said David Hatch his Heirs, and Assigns, to his and their own use and behoof forever; and I, the said Micah Hatch for myself and my Heirs, Executors, and Administrators, do covenant with the said David Hatch that until the en sealing of these presents, I am the sole owner of the premises, and have good right and title to convey the same in manner afore- said, that they are free from every incumbrance; and I hereby engage to WAR- RANT and DEFEND the same against all lawful claims whatever.
IN witness whereof, I hereunto set my hand and Seal, this eleventh day of July 18 20
IN PRESENCE OF Chas C. P. Crossby George Rich
} Micah Hatch (L S)
STATE OF VERMONT. } Washington COUNTY, ss. } Micah Hatch
Montpelier July 11. 1820
PERSONALLY appeared, and acknowledg- ed this Instrument, by him sealed and subscribed, to be his free Act and Deed— Before
Geo Rich JUSTICE OF PEACE.
Recorded August 17 th 1822 by me Horace Holden Town Clerk

Copy of Deed Micah Hatch To
David Hatch
No 10

State of Vermont } Middlesex Town Clerks office Washington County } June 20, 1825 I here by certify that the within is a true copy of a record in my office in lib B- page 643 Ath. Horace Holden Town Clerk
[Handwritten signature: H. Holden]
TO HAVE AND TO HOLD said premises with all the improvements and appurtenances thereto, to the said and his heirs and assigns to his and their own use and benefit forever and I, the said Administrator, do covenant with the said and his heirs and assigns that until the expiration of these presents, I am the sole owner of the premises, and have good right and title to convey the same in manner aforesaid, that I am free from every incumbrance, and I hereby warrant to them and to each of them the same against all lawful claims I or they.
June 10
Copy of Deed to Mrs. Sarah French Ebenezer French

I Timothy Hatch of Montpelier in the County of Washington of lawful age testify & say that I was a Soldier in the Revolutionary War & was stationed at Cambridge near Boston in Capt. Hamblin's Company in the Spring of 1778 as near as I can recollect and was employed in guarding a part of Genl. Burgoyne's Army who were prisoners of war, that while there I saw Micah Hatch, then from Sandwich, the town adjoining Falmouth in the State of Massachusetts, the town in which I then lived, and who is now making application to be restored to the pension list and now residing in Middlesex in this County of Washington who, with a number of others from Falmouth came to see us, we being acquainted when at home.
He was then believed , as I supposed, to one of our privateers I think it was the Warren, & was doing duty on board. I also went once when to the Hospital + he was with the Small Pox & saw him there. After my time was out, which was only for three months, I went home - and I found that said Micah Hatch was at home - It was supposed by some that as he was aboard of the Ship a while & had the Small Pox that he deserted from her - But I knew nothing about it, only that I saw him there & that he was at home when I got home - or soon after - There never was any stir about his coming home - He was never sent after by the Officers of the Ship, nor were there ever any advertisements sent out for him to my knowledge.
I conversed with him about it, and he told me, that a number of his mates & Associates enlisted at Falmouth & when they went to Boston

They persuaded him to go & enlist if he liked the business. He went, but never enlisted. He went to work on, and about the ship a little while, and found she was bound on a longer voyage than was represented & he caught the small boy & had it severely, and then left the ship & went home & never enlisted to go the voyage —
I never heard or knew of his desertion from the Army in 1776 when belonging to Capt. Nye's Company. And I am sure I should have heard of it as we lived but about four miles apart, although in different towns. Nor did I ever hear of his desertion during the war — unless his leaving the privateer as above stated was a desertion — I have lived a neighbor to him for twenty six years past —
+ "he was sick with the small pox" into — lived before signing —
Timothy Hatch
State of Vermont Washington County ss
At Montpelier this 17 th day of October A.D. 1825 personally appeared Timothy Hatch Signer of the foregoing and made solemn Oath to the truth of the same before me —
Chas. Danson Justice of Peace
I certify said Timothy Hatch is a credible witness & disinterested being no relation to him — Chas. Danson

State of Vermont Washington County ss.
I Joshua Y. Vail Clerk of the County Court within and for the County of Washington aforesaid do hereby certify that Charles Sampson Esq r before whom the foregoing affidavit of Sim o Hatch was taken is a Justice of the Peace within and for the County of Washington duly appointed and quali- fied & acting under the Authority of this State, and that his name Subscribed thereto is his own proper hand writing. —
In testimony whereof I have unto set my hand and affixed the Seal of Said Court this Seventeenth day of October A. D. 1825. —
Joshua Y. Vail Clerk

J. L. Edwards Esq.

Montpelier August 6. 1825.
Sir,
I enclose the papers of Micah whose pay has been suspended in consequence of information forwarded to the Department a long time since of his conveyance of property - He has heretofore forwarded papers through the agency of Geo. Rich which appear were not examined in consequence of "the Channel through which they were received. " - This information came to Mr. Hatch by application made by me for him last winter & received in April last, In consequence of the sickness of his daughter he was unable to attend to procuring testimony sooner than he did - I now forward such as he has procured which we believe will be sufficient to satisfy the Hon. Secretary that there was no truth in the information received at the Department -
I wish to enquire if there has yet been a final decision in the case of James Killen .
Most respectfully your Obt. Servt.
Joshua A. Vail
J. L. Edwards Esq

Middlesex At June 9 1822
five
Hon. John C. Calhoun
Secretary of War

Herk of Vermont Washington County To the Honorable John C. Calhoun Secretary of War: Dear Sir this is To acquaint you that Micah Hetch of Middlesex in P o County is receiving Money as a Pensioner in consequence of his services as a soldier or seaman of the revolution as he says: The facts I conclude are Simply these he enlisted a board of a Government vessel & stayed about 12 days and then deserted & came into this state Where he accumulated a property worth five thousand dollars: & since the Law Passed respecting placing indigent Soldiers and seaman of the revolution on the Pension List he has eluded his Farm & out lands to one of his sons who is bound himself to support Him & has by the help of his dishonest operations gained his pension: I have thought fit to make you acquainted with these facts in hopes that if such character can receive a pension others

Caveat against Micah Hatch Elias Taylor
N o 2

Who sued through the court and are to return to make a new schedule and make oath respecting the same may receive a portion Likewise - The Town Clerk's Records of Middlesex will Substantiate the fact relative to the Transfer of his property & the other part relative to desertion can be Substanti- ated by Timothy Hatch of Westfield & others - I would Likewise mention To your honor that Elias Taylor of Westfield in said Washington County is a petitioner and has managed in the same manner as Hatch has with regard to his property he was one of the four handed it over in the Town but after the law passed he put all his property into one of his sons hands and managed in that manner that he obtained his petition Evidence of this fact may be obtained in the Town of Westfield -
This from a friend to our common country & to Fair play
June 3 - 1822

Hon. Sec. of War

Montpelier Vt. 14 Jan. 1820. -
Sir, Herewith is returned the Declaration of Micah Hattat for pension the same was sent back for proof of service. - The proof is forwarded.
I am Respectfully your old Servant.
Geo. Rich
Hon Sec. of War.

Montpelier Vt. Oct. 22 -
Free Pardon to new prison of William H. S.
War department
Pension Office
Washington City
808
King Oct. 1825

Montpelier Oct 22. 1825
Sir,
Since receiving yours relative to the years, I never dreamed or suspected such a thing of him before. — He has brought forward Mr. Tinn? Hatch the man alluded to in your letter & he has told his story & sworn to it, he is an ignorant but very honest man.
As to Micah Hatch's property and the disposition of it, I knew something of it in the time of it — He was at the time he decided sorely afflicted with the Ohio fever , as it was called, & disposed of his property, as some thought very foolishly; — for he was determined to leave this country & go to the land of "milk & honey".
And it is a fact he is now destitute of property, as has been shown by his affidavits.
And as he has now done away the charge of desertion, he wishes his case to be reexamined & he be restored to the pension list. —
Most respectfully your Obt. Servt.
J. L. Edwards Esqr.
J. J. Vail

Rec Jany 24. 1896

I certify that I have examined the case of Micah Hatch, and am fully satisfied that his claim is a fair one; that he is poor, and is a fit subject for the Pension List. I also certify that I am acquainted with Mr. Vail and Mr. Buckley, and have the fullest confidence in their statements.
Washington, Jan. 21. 1826
Dudley Chase

39635
INVALID.
Rev
File No. 89685
Micah Hatch Du Geo. W.
Act: 18 th March 18 th
Index:—Vol. 8, Page 211
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Montpelier Aug. 20. 1872.
Sir, Mr. Micah Hatch requests me to forward the inclos. affidavits & copies of Deeds, in order to convince the Hon. Secretary of War that the representations made by some person unknown that he had conveyed property to a large amount to his son, subsequent to the passage of Law of the 18th of March, 1818, in order to avail himself of the provisions of that act - It will be found that so early as February 1815 Mr. Hatch declared his property to his son & that the property conveyed to his son since the pas- sage of the pension law, in fact, never was equitable his nor did he ever pay anything towards it, as will appear by the affidavit of the Hon. C. Buttrick & David Hatch the son. -
Should the evidence here adduced not be suffi- cient to remove the unfavorable impression which has been made against Mr. Hatch, he wishes that the course should be pointed out him - and if the Department would be so good as to give the name of the informant, Mr. Hatch would request him to make good his statement or insinuation, or else to contradict the same. -
I am respectfully your obed. Servt.
Hon Secretary of War,
George Ris
P.S. The case of Moses Root & Nathl. Perkins of the Revolutionary army - Isaac Billings & Stephen Runney of the late army for pensions have not heard from altho it is a long time since they were forwarded.

I Nymphas Hinckley of Barnstable in the County of Barnstable & State of Massachusetts, of lawfull age to testify and give evidence, do testify & say that I was personally acquainted with Micah Hatch in the year 1776. And that we both were soldiers, in the Company of Elisha Nye in the Regiment of Colonel Gamaliel Bradford, Barshiah Babbett being Colonel; and that we both served together in said Company, more than nine months, and that said Micah Hatch was honorably discharged
Barnstable Febr. 8 th 1819 Nymphas Hinckley
Barnstable Febr. 8 th 1819 Personally appeared Nymphas Hinckley, and made solemn oath that the above deposition by him subscribed is true. -
And I further certify that said Nymphas Hinckley is a reputable & credible Witness -
Before me Job C. Davis - Justice of the Peace Common Pleas of Massachusetts. Barnstable ss:
I Alner Davis, Clerk of the Circuit Court of Common Pleas, for the County of Barnstable, do certify that Job C. Davis who hath signed, the above deposition of Nymphas Hinckley as Justice of the Peace, is a sworn Justice of the Peace, for the County of Barnstable, & full faith and credit are due to his official acts as such; and that the above is the signature of said Job C. Davis.
In testimony, whereof I have hereunto affixed the seal of our said Circuit of Common Pleas for our County of Barnstable & subscribed my name this seventh day of October in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred & nineteen.
Alner Davis, Clerk of the Circuit Court of Common Pleas for Barnstable County.

I Silvanus Hinckley of Barnstable in the County of Barnstable & State of Massachusetts, of lawfull age to testify and give evidence, do testify & say, that I was personally acquainted with Micah Hatch in the year 1776. and that we both were soldiers, in the Company of Elisha Nye, & in the Regiment of Colonel Gamaliel Bradford, Barracks Bafn't Lieut Colonel; and that we both served together in said Company more than nine months, to the best of my recollection and that said Micah Hatch was honorably discharged.
Barnstable Septm 8. 1819.
Sils: Hinckley
Barnstable ss. September 8 th 1819
Personally appeared Silvanus Hinckley and made solemn oath that the above deposition by him subscribed is true. And I further certify that said Silvanus Hinckley is a respectable & credible witness.
Before me Job C. Davis Justice of the Peace
I Abner Davis, Clerk of the Circuit Court of Common Pleas for the County of Barnstable, do certify that Job C. Davis, who hath signed the foregoing deposition of Silvanus Hinckley, as a Justice of the Peace, is a sworn Justice of the Peace for the County of Barnstable, and full faith and credit are due to his official acts as such, and that the above is his signature.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of our said Court of Common Pleas of our said County of Barnstable, at Barnstable this eighth day of September A.D. one thousand eight hundred & nineteen.
Abner Davis. Clerk of the Circuit Court of Common Pleas for the County of Barnstable

I David Hatch of Middlesex in the County of Washington of Lawful age do testify & say That in February 1815 Micah Hatch sold me all the land he then owned, or that I ever knew that he owned in said Middlesex for the purpose of removing to the State of Ohio, That we went to Montpelier about 5 miles, being the nearest place where we could find a Justice of the peace to take the acknowledgement of a deed, on the 27 Febry. 1815 when he deeded said lands to me for the consideration of one thousand Dollars, part of which sum he was then owing me, and the residue I paid him in property suitable to move with & carry into that country. he after two journeys to Ohio finally came back in 1816 & has resided here ever since.
& he has never deeded me any land since, except a wild lot, no. 36 in said Middlesex in 2 d division by deed dated July 11. 1820 - which was land I bargained for with Charles Bulkeley Esq. & he by mistake in sending for a deed to Mr. Roosevelt the owner, was by said Roosevelt deeded to Micah Hatch instead of to me, as I paid for & bought the same & said Micah quit claimed the same to me to save the expense of sending to the State of New York for another deed from Roosevelt. And said Micah never has owned or deeded any other lands to my knowledge to any person whatsoever since. said lands mentioned in the deed of Febry. 27. 1815 were wild lands except, between thirty & forty acres that were under poor cultivation & that the sum of $1000, was more than I would have given in cash, but payable in what he owed me in other

articles of property I concluded to give it -
Said Micah Hatch is the same man who has heretofore been placed on the pension list, a resident of Middlesex in said Washington County - David Hatch
State of Vermont } Washington County } ss. At Middlesex This 7 th day of July A.D. 1825 personally appeared David Hatch Signer of the foregoing affidavit & made solemn Oath to the truth of the same - Before me Allen Vail Justice Peace
I certify that Said David Hatch is a credible witness Allen Vail Justice Peace

I William Lewis of Middlesex in the County of Washington of lawful age testify Say that I am a near neighbor to Micah Hatch of said Middlesex, who has heretofore been placed on the pension list, I have been well acquainted with his circumstances & property for twenty years past. I well recollect that in 1815 in the winter he sold his place to David Hatch of said Middlesex, previous to his going to the State of Ohio, where said Micah was then calculating to remove his residence.
That he made a journey to the State of Ohio that winter & returned & went again & afterward returned - and has never moved his family at all, but has resided in this town ever since his last return which was in 1816. I was acquainted with his lands deeded at that time which were all wild except about 40 acres - and I am well persuaded that the sum of one thousand Dollars mentioned as the consideration of said deed was all that they could possibly be sold for at that time in ready pay. I am the more confident of this as I was at that time endeavoring to sell my farm for the purpose of going to the Ohio.
Mr. Micah Hatch has never owned any land since to my knowledge, nor is he in possession of any personal property of any great value, nor has he been, since his return from Ohio. He is now what we call a poor man. Has been ever since March 18. 1818.

nor has he disposed of any other property to my knowledge during the time - He has had a daughter that has been sick for a number of years past for the last year & a half wholly confined to her bed been at great trouble & expense in nursing & doctoring her - Wm Lewis
State of Vermont } Washington County } ss.
At Middlesex This Seventh day of July 1825 personally appeared William Lewis the Signer of the foregoing affidavit & made solemn Oath that the same was just & true - Before me Allen Vail Justice Peace
I certify that William Lewis above named is a credible & disinterested witness -
Allen Vail Justice Peace

I Abel H. Coleman of Middlesex in the County of Washington of lawfull age do testify and say that I have been acquainted with Micah Hatch of said Middlesex for fourteen years past, and that previous to the winter of 1815 & during that winter I lived near him & was well acquainted with his farm & lands - And was knowing that in the winter of 1815 aforesaid that said Micah sold all the lands, which I ever knew that he owned at that time to David Hatch. That said Micah was making his calculations & arrangements to move to the State of Ohio, then said Micah previous to his going deeded to David the lands aforesaid as I understood from then - that said Micah went to the State of Ohio in 1815 & was gone about four months. He went again and was gone about six months & returned in 1816 & finally concluded not to remove there, but has resided in said Middlesex ever since - I was well acquainted with the lands deeded by said Micah to said David, which were principally wild lands, & I am confident that one thousand dollars, the consideration for said lands mentioned in said deed, was all that said lands were worth in ready pay, & I believed more than he could get in cash -
Said Micah has never to my knowledge owned any land since, nor is he in possession of any personal property of any great value, nor has he been since March 18. 1818, but is at has been what is called a poor man before & since his first application for a pension - Nor has he disposed of any property to his children since March 18. 1818 to my

knowledge, & which I believe I should have known if he had done so, as I am a near neighbor & have been intimate in my acquaintance with him - He has had a daughter Sick for a number of years & for a year & half past wholly confined to her bed, and has been very expensive in nursing & doctoring -
State of Vermont Washington County ss
Abel H. Coleman
At Middlesex this seventh day of July 1825 personally appeared
Abel H. Coleman Signer of the foregoing affidavit and made solemn oath to the truth of the same -
Before me Allen Vail Justice Peace
I certify that said Coleman is a man of credibility & a disinterested witness -
Allen Vail Justice Peace

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I Charles Bulkeley of Berlin in the County of Washington of lawful age do testify & say that about the month of January 1820 I as agent of James I. Roosevelt of New York sold lot No 36 in the Second division in Middlesex in this County & took notes therefor amounting to $300. - Signed by Micah Hatch & David Hatch. At that time I had no knowledge that Micah had conveyed his farm to David, which I have since learned took place some years before.
I wrote accordingly to Mr. Roosevelt for a deed to Micah which he forwarded to me - when they came to take the Deed they said it ought to have been in the name of David.
I then observed to them it would be better for the father to convey to the son than to be at the trouble of sending the deed back to New York & getting a new Deed to David, to this they assented & took the Deed I had procured. - and what has been paid on the notes has been paid me by David - and further say not. -
State of Vermont Washington County } ss At Montpelier July 8 th 1825 then personally appeared
Charles Bulkeley signer of the foregoing affidavit and made oath to the same before me -
J. D. Darrow Just. of Peace
I certify that said Charles Bulkeley is a credible & disinterested witness - J. D. Darrow Just. Peace

State of Vermont ss. 3 Washington County ss. 2
I Joshua W. Vail Clerk of the County Court within and for the County of Washington do hereby certify that Allen Vail, whose name is subscribed to the affidavits of David Hatch, William Lewis & Abel H. Coleman as a Justice of the Peace & Sylvanus Baldwin whose name is subscribed to the affidavit of Charles Mulkeley as a Justice, are Justices of the Peace within and for the County of Washington duly qualified acting under the authority of this State, and that their names subscribed to the same as such are their own proper hand writing. —
In witness Whereof I hereunto set my hand and affix the Seal of said County this 6 th day of August A.D. 1825
Joshua W. Vail Clerk.
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Copy Micah Hatch Deed to David Hatch
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David Hatch's Deed from Micah Hatch
Know all Men by these presents that I Micah Hatch of Middlesex in the County of Washington & State of Vermont do for and in consideration of the sum of One Thousand Dollars to me in hand before the enrolling and delivery of these presents by David Hatch of Middlesex aforesaid have Given Granted bargained and Sold unto the said David Hatch and to his Heirs and assigns forever the following land in the township of Middlesex aforesaid To wit lot number thirty seven in the second Division fifty acres lying on the southerly side of the lot next adjoining Northerly of the aforesaid lot adjoining. Also lot number six in the fourth Division of lots in said Middlesex containing in the whole about Two hundred and fifty acres in the be the same more or less
To have and to hold said Granted & bargained premises to him the said David Hatch his Heirs to his and their own proper use and behoof forever. And I the said Micah do for myself heirs Executors & Administrators covenant with the said David that I am the sole owner of the premises and that they are free from all Incumbrances & that I will Warrant & Defend the same against all Lawfull Claims In witness whereof I hereunto set my hand and seal this 27 th day of February A.D. 1815
In presence of George Rich May J. Rich
Micah Hatch (S.S.)
State of Vermont Washington ss? Montpelier February 27, 1815. Personally appeared Micah Hatch the signor and sealer of the foregoing instrument and acknowledged the same to be his free act and Deed
Before me George Rich Justice of Peace
Recorded August 12 th 1822 by H. Holden Town Clerk State of Vermont Washington County ss? Middlesex June 20, 1825 I hereby Certify that the above is true copy of a record in My office in Lib. 3 rd page 636
M. Horace Holden Town Clerk

Know all men by these presents that I Micah Hatch of Middlesex in the County of Washington & State of Vermont, Do for and in consideration of the sum of one thousand Dollars to me in hand before the sealing and delivery of these presents by David Hatch of Middlesex aforesaid have given granted bargained and sold unto the said David Hatch and to his heirs and assigns forever the following the land, in the town- ship of Middlesex aforesaid to wit: Lot Number thirty seven in the second Division, fifty acres lying on the southerly side of the lot next northerly of the aforesaid lot adjoining - also lot number six in the fourth Division of Lots in said Middlesex containing in the whole about two hundred and fifty acres, be the same more or less. To have and to hold the said granted and bargained premises to him the said David Hatch his heirs, to his and their own proper use and behoof forever. - And I the said Micah do for myself heirs executors and administrators covenant with the said David that I am the sole owner of the premises and that they are free from all encumbrances and that I will warrant & defend the same against all lawfull claims
In witness whereof I hereunto set my hand and seal this 27 th day of February A. D. 1815
In Presence of George Rich Mary J. Rich
Micah Hatch (Seal)
State of Vermont } Montpelier February 27. 1815 Washington ss } Personally appeared Micah Hatch the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument and acknowledged the same to be his free act & Deed
Before me George Rich Justice of the peace
1. Town clerk's office Middlesex August 14. 1832 I certify the foregoing to be a true copy of Record Horace Holden Town Clerk

Dres. 16.
Micah Hatch
To
Darius Hatch

Know all men by these presents, That I Micah Hatch of Middlesex in Washington County, and State of Vermont, for and in consideration of one Dollar paid to my full satisfaction by, David Hatch of Middlesex in Washington County, and State of Vermont, have given, granted, bar- gained and sold, and hereby do freely give, grant bargain, sell and confirm unto the said David Hatch his heirs and assigns forever, a certain piece of Land in Middlesex aforesaid described as follows, viz. Lot Number 34. in the second division in said Middlesex, be the same more or less. To have and to hold the said granted premises, with all the privileges and appurtenances thereof, to the said David Hatch his heirs and assigns, to his and their own use and behoof forever. And the said Micah Hatch for myself and my heirs executors and Administrators, do covenant with the said David Hatch, that until the inspealing of these presents, I am the sole owner of the Premises, and have good right and title to convey the same in manner aforesaid, that they are free from every incumbrance. And I hereby engage to Warrant and Defend the same against all lawful claims whatever.
In witness whereof, I hereunto set my hand and seal this eleventh day of July 1820
In presence of: Micah Hatch (S.S.) Geo. L. Grosby George Rich
State of Vermont. Montpelier July 11. 1820. Washington County ss. Personally appeared Micah Hatch

and acknowledged this instrument, by him sealed and subscribed, to be his free act and deed. Before. Geo. Rich Justice of Peace.
Town Clerk's office Middlesex August 14. 1822 I certify the foregoing to be a true copy of a deed in my office to be recorded which now is on file Horace Holden Town Clerk

BOUNTY LAND WARRANT RECORD CARD*
NAME Hatch, Moses GRADE Private LINE Connecticut
WARRANT NUMBER 5963 ACREAGE 100 ISSUED Nov. 5, 1795 to not shown
*The information concerning the issuance of warrants carded on this form is found in volumes 2 to 4 of "Land Warrants Issued Prior to 1800" which are registers of bounty land warrants issued to non-commissioned officers and privates under congressional resolutions of September 16, 1776, and subsequent dates. Other records relative to the applications for warrants appear to have been destroyed in the War Department fire of November 9, 1800. Information concerning warrants surrendered to the Federal Government is to be found in General Land Office records in The National Archives.