Joseph Bateman | Vermont

In Joseph Bateman’s 1832 Revolutionary War Pension Application, Bateman stated that he “came to Vermont about 40 years ago + he lived in Middletown, Poultney, + Rutland. He now lives in the latter place where he has lived about twelve years. He is known to Rev. W. Walker, Proctor + Rice, clergyman, and to mostContinue reading “Joseph Bateman | Vermont”

Joseph Bateman | Revolutionary War

In 1832, living in Rutland County, Vermont, Joseph Bateman applied for a Revolutionary War Pension based on his service in the Massachusetts Militia as a private and a corporal. He served almost a full year in the war, the first six months as a private, the remaining five months and a quarter as a corporal.Continue reading “Joseph Bateman | Revolutionary War”