ISAAC HOISINGTON

PENSION APPLICATION S39738

NOTE : The following is a transcription of the documents submitted for Isaac Hoisington's Revolutionary War pension application. Each document consisted of one or more sworn statements. Dividing lines indicate the end of each page. The transcription was made from xerox copies obtained at the NARA regional office in San Francisco. Harriette Jensen

State of Vermont}

Rutland County}

Amos Hoisington

Sherburne Jan 24th 1825 personnally appeared the above named Amos Hoisington and made oath that the above deposition by him subscribed is the truth and nothing but the truth, before me Josiah Wood, Justice of the peace

I hereby certify that the above named Amos Hoisington is a credible witness.

Josiah Wood, Justice of the Peace

On this Fourteenth day of December 1822 personally appeared before the County court for said county of Rutland in open court, (said court being a court of record, agreeably to the laws of this state, having the power of fine and imprisonment, &c.) Isaac Hoisington aged 63 years, resident in Sherburn in said county of Rutland who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth, on his oath declare, that he served in the revolutionary war, as follows:

I was enlisted in the month of January 1776, for one year by Lieut. Charles Hill into Capt James Osgood's Company in Col. Timothy Bedells Regiment in the New Hampshire line, and immediately joined the Regiment with which I served in that company until the latter part of the month of November of the same year, when the Regiment was discharged on account of sickness;

That he made his original declaration on the Seventeeth day of April 1815. 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 Wary," passed on the 18th day of March, 1818;-- and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for men, 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.

1 Coopers ax, 1 cooper's adz, 1 shop ax, 1 howel, 1 drawing knife, I handsaw, and 1 jointer.

I am a Cooper by profession, and work at the business as much as I am able to do; but owing to a cataract on the right eye, which wholly obstructs the sight of it, and a dimming in the sight of the other eye, I cannot see well to joint my work, and consequently do not make any new work that yields me a profit sufficient for my support. I sometimes set a few hoops for my neighbors, and thereby perhaps once in a year am enabled to earn four or five shillings. This is the extent of my present business as a Cooper.

I have a wife whose name is Priscilla, aged 63 years, who decriped and almost blind, arising from the infirmities of age, and on that account incapable of performing but little labor. My daughter Serepta, aged 39 years, who is a woman of a weekly constitution and feeble health, lives with me, as also her son, aged nine years, and whom I have thus far brought up. She is now and has been, for the greates part of the time for the last three years, under the care of the physician, and is therefore incapable of contributing to my support. She does not own any property.

My son Amos, aged 20 years, lives with me, has no trade, but works at the business of Farming---he is not however able alone, by his industry to furnish the means of support to himself, and the rest of my family above named.

Isaac Hoisington

Sworn to and declared on the fourteenth day of December 1822 before said court.

R. Peirpointe, Clerk.

I, Robert Pierpoint, Clerk of the county Court within and for the county of Rutland in the State of Vermont, do hereby certify that the foregoing oath, and the schedule thereto annexed, are truly copied from th record of said Court, and I do further certify that it is the opinion of the said Court that the total amount of value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid Schedule is Ten dollars.

In testimony whereof, I have herunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of said Court, on the fourteenth day of December 1822

R. Pierpoint

Isaac Hoisington

Subscribed & sworn on this}

17th day of april 1818}

before me

Thos. Hammond, Asst Judge of Rutland County Court

I Nathaniel M. Fuller of the ____ in the County of Rutland, State of Vermont being duly sworn do depose, & say, that I am well acquainted with Isaac Hoisington, who made the foregoing declaration and believe him to be a man of fair character & a credible witness.

Subscribed & Sworn this}

17 april 1818, before me Nathl. M. Fuller

Thomas Hammond Asst Judge of Rutland county court

I Thomas Hammond one of the Judges of the County Court for the County of Rutland do certify that I am satisfied the forgoing statement Isaac Hoisington an applicant for a penision lserved in the revolutionary war as a solider againsst the common______ to his forgoing ddeclaration and that from his reduced circumstants he is in need of assistance __ support. In consideration whereof I certify the forgoing evidence in his case and the proceedings held thereon in conformity to an act of congress entitled "an act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land & naval service of the United States in the ____ revolutionary war" passed 18 March 1818.

In thestimony thereof I hereinto set my hand & ______ the seal of said court ot the hereinto affixed at Rutland this 17th day of April 1818.

Thos. Hammond

I Robert Temple Clerk of Rutland County Court do certify that the Hon. Thomas Hammond who ______ the above certifcate, is one of the judges of said Court and that I have affixed the seal of said court to these _______ Rutland this 17th day of April 1818.

R. Temple

[Arrangement of 1870]

Sir:

I have the honor to submit for your consideration, the cases of two pensioners, on which I am requested to solicit your favorable decision.

The first, is the case of Riley Green of Clarendon, placed on the List, 21 Sept 1833, under the act of 7 June '32, at $47,21, p. annum. This application is made in behalf of the son, Walter Green. It appears, that his father deceased on the 12 Nov. 1834… two months before the promulgation of the rules established on the 17 Jany. Ult., in the note by Mr. Slade. Mr. Green wishes to be informed whether or not in this case, you will insist on the strict compliance with those rules. I do not know the past, but I presume Mr. Ella examined this case in October, at least, so far as to ascertain, that Peleg Green was a tru man. If the reputation of having been a revolutionary soldier, will be satisfactory in this case, I have no doubt that Mr. G. can procure ample testimony to that point. The father was an estimable and worthy citizen, and has been always so held in the neighborhood where he resided.

The other case submitted, is that of Isaac Hoisington of Sherburn; and this application is made at the request of his son-in-law, Mr. Davis, of the same town, and in whose family the old man now resides. Mr. Hoisington, from the ____ of age, has become demented …. Is incapable of feeding himself, or of expressing any intelligible language, even to the uttering of his natural wants. How long he has been so, I did not learn from Mr. Davis; but, that in his present condition; and, it is not probable, that his condition in this respect will be improved for the better. In this case, too, your decision is respectfully asked, Whether you will insist upon a compliance with the rules of the 17th of January? It appears, that Mr. H. was placed on the pension lists, on the 10 Nov. 1827, at the rate of $96 per annum. But, in several important particulars, his case does not it is believed come within the prohibition of the rules above referred to: Mr. Hoisington's papers, that is, his original application was neither drawn up, nor authenticated by Mr. Temple; none of the testimony was taken by him. So that, whatever agency Mr. T. may have had, subsequently, in drawing money; yet, it would seem, that such acts ought not legitimately, to impeach the original declaration, which was drawn up, as before observed, by another person, and who, at that time, I am informed, resided in the County of Windsor. Under the existing circumstances of Mr. Hoisington's case; Mr. Davis desires that you will be pleased to signify; this ___ whether any, and what other proof of the old man's identity, revolutionary services, & c. will be requisite, in order to enable him to draw his stipend. Anticipating a favorable result, I have advised Mr. Davis to apply himself to the Court of Probate in the District of Rutland, which has competent jurisdiction in such cases, and have a Guardian appointed over Mr. Hoisington, to act for him, and who, only, under the laws of Vermont, could legally negotiate any business transactions that would be binding upon the ward.

Since commencing this letter, I am advised by his son, that Benjamin Needham of Shresbury in this State, who (by the printed Roll) was placed as a private & sergeant on this list, Oct. 26, 1832, at $56.66 p. annum, under the act of 7 June, 1832, deceased on the 2 Nov. 1834. And, in his case, I am requested to ask the same information as sought in that of Peleg Green.

I have the honor to be

Very respectfully

Your obt servent

Jesse Gore (?)

[Note: The following was on the bottom and appears to be the addressee when the document was folded]

To

Hon James L. Edwards

Com Pensions

Washington

Joshua Spear

State of Vermont )

Windsor County 1821)

Norwich March the 13th 1821 Personally appeared Joshua Speer signor of the foregoing Deposition and after being duly examined and ____ made Solemn Oath that the same was Just (and) True before me.

Hon J. Brighem Justice Peace

State of Vermont)

Windsor County)

Woodstock County Clerk Office april the 14th AD 1821--

I Benj Swan Clerk of the County Court within and for the County of Windsor, Do hereby Certify that Hon J. Brigham is one of the Justices of the Peace within & for said county, and that the above is his signature----

In Testimony whereof I hereunto subscribe my name and affix the seal of said County Court the day and year last above-----

Benj. Swan

Andrew Bradford

State of Vermont

Windsor County

Ludlow May 31 1827 personally appeared the above named Andrew Bradford and after being duly ______ and carefully examined made oath that the above deposition by him subscribed is the truth. I hereby certify that the above named Andrew Bradford is a ___able witness

Asa S. Barton, Justice Peace

State of Vermont)

Windsor County)

Woodstock County Clerks Office June the 6th AD 1827 - This certifies that Asa S. Barton is one of the Justices of the Peace with in & for the County of Windsor, and that the above is his signature----

In Testimony whereof I Benjamin Swan Clerk of the County Court for said county, have hereto affixed the seal of said county court, and subscribe my name the day above.

Benj. Swan

Asa Briggs

State of Vermont,)

Rutland CountySS)

At Rutland in said County of Rutland, on the fifth day of February, 1823, personally appeard the above named Asa Briggs, the signer of the foregoing deposition, and after being duly cautioned and carefully examined by me, made solemn oath, that the same is true,

Before me

Nathan Osgood Just. Peace

State of Vermont)

Rutland County, SS)

February 8th 1823)

I, Robert Pierpoint, Clerk of the County Court within and for the County of Rutland aforesaid, do hereby certify that Nathan Osgood is one of the justices of the peace within and for said County of Rutland, and that the above is his signature.

Testimony whereof, I have hereunto subscribed official signature, and affixed the seal of our said County Court, the day and year last above written.

R. Pierpoint

Serepta Holt

State of Vermont)

Rutland County)

Sherburne Jan 20 1825 personally appeared the above named Sarepta Holt and after being examined and duly cautioned made solemn oath that the above deposition by her subscribed is the truth and nothing but the truth before me.

Josiah Wood Justice Peace

I hereby certify that the above named Sarepta Holt is a credible witness

Josiah Wood Justice-peace

James [hisXmark ] Dennis

State of Vermont)

Windham County)

_______ Sept the 17 Day 1827 Personally appeared Jaems Dennis the above named and after being Duly Cautioned and Carefully examined made oath that the Deposition by him Subscribed is the and nothing but the truth I here by certify that the above named James Dennis is a credible witness

Joseph Boyden Justice of the peace

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Isaac Hoisington, of Sherburn, Rutland Co Vermont

Revolutionary applicant

REJECTED - one letter of 6 July 1821 to R. Temple, Rutland, Vermont, and of 7 March 1823 to Hon. Elias Keyes, stockbridge, Windsor Co. Vermont

Honble Elias Keyes,

Dear Sir,

I have the honor to transmit to you, inclosed, the Schedule and attestation of Isaac Hoisington, praying for a pension; together with the depositions of Joshua Spear; and Asa Briggs, proving the fact of his enlistment, and of his services.

I am somewhat afraid, that the old man has delayed his business so long, that you will have little time enough to do for him the needful. The reason of this delay has been, from the old man's mistaken notion, that he must be present, at the taking of the deposition of Mr. Briggs; and when he left here on the 14th of Dec. last, he was attacked with a violent cold, which, with the severity of the weather, has kept him at home until this day.

He informs me, that he has conversed with you on the subject, and that you told him, you ___ with the help of Mr. Brigg's testimony, or some other to the same effect, you could procure his pension.

The deposition of Spear has been under the consideration of the Secretary, before, when the claim was rejected; principally, as I understand from Mr. Temple, who did the business for him then, one account of Hoisington's discharge being signed by Moody Beedle who was a Colonel in the last war, instead of Timothy Beedle, who, Mr. Temple thinks actually did sign the discharge; but, that the christian name, having become obliterated by time, some person, Mr. T. thinks, thot it necessary to revive it, and by mistake, put down the name of Moody, instead of Timothy. This supposition is the more probable, too, as the name of Beedle is not done over with fresh ink, as is the christian name. If this supposition is correct, it will explain, sufficiently and satisfactorily, I should think, the forgery which the Secretary had supposed to have been made in the discharge. The name of Timothy perhaps can be yet discerned, under that of Moody.

Should you be able to effect any thing favorable to Mr. Hisington before your return, Mr. Hisington desires it may be communicated to me.

I remain,

With great respect,

Your obedient humble servant

Jesse Gove

[ NOTE : Appears to be written outside on a packet of sealed papers]

Isaac Hoisington

Rutland County

Vermont

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Red Feby 20. 1826

The Register

Page 87

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Hon R. C. Mallory

(___________)

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See letter 27 ______ 1826

Sir I here in send you the affadavit in order to prove the service of Isaac Horsington done in Col. Beadels Reg in Capt. Osgoods Comp in the Revolutionary war. You will find his Declaration and _______ according to the act of 1820 in your office. I wish you to examine the paper and send the certificate to me as soon as may be.

Ludlow October the 12 Day 1827 Rufus Barton

NS. Direct your return to Rufus Barton Ludlow Windsor County Vermont

The 3 1827

Sir I reviewed yours of the 24 of October 1827 stating that you wished to know Mr. Hoisinton true name as it was spelt diferant in two places Horsington in one and Hoisington in the other. Hoisington is his name. I have taken pains to get it correct.

I am respectfully

Your humble serv….

Rufus Barton

To the Hon James Barbour

Sectary of war

Washington City

Hon Sir---

Sometimes ____ the Declaration affidavits & ______ of Isaac Hosington of Sherburn Rutland Co Vt. fully comply with the act of 1820 were forwarded to your office for the purpose of being enrolled on the Vermont Pension Roll & forwarded by ____ Gove Esq. Rutland Vermont.

We are employed to ascertain the difficulty and remove the objections if they are such as aught to be removed-- he wishes now, that the Certificate might be forwarded to us _____ the applicationt requests, or the reason why the application is rejected or suspended-- the delay in this case is a sad one as the abject circumstanses of the applicant need relief.

Yr…

N. P. Fletcher

Pension Office

[ NOTE : This was the last correspondence in the file. Isaac died 11 Dec 1836 near Rutland, Rutland Co. VT]