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Last Will and Testament of Bennett JOY who d. 30 Sept 1867
Redford, Wayne, Mich.
Appraiser's Warrant for Estate of Bennett Joy #5527, 14 Nov
1867
Petition of James K. Joy to administer Estate of his
father, Bennett Joy, 21 Mar 1868
War of 1812 Pension Files for Bennett JOY,
NARA
Obituary of Asa Joy (son of Bennett Joy & Sally Wood),
Oct. 1915
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1840 U.S. Federal Census - Michigan
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Last Will and Testament of Bennett JOY
who d. 30 Sept 1867 Redford, Wayne, Mich. LDS microfilm
#0954617 Wayne Co., Michigan Probate Packet #5527
Know all men by these presents that I Bennett Joy of the Township of
Redford, County of Wayne and State of Michigan of the age of seventy three
years being of sound mind and memory do make publish and declair this my
last will and testament in .... That is to say, after the payment of all
my debts and funeral charges it is my wish that my wife Amanda Joy take under
the statute made and provided.
First I give and bequeath to my son Warren Joy the sum of three hundred
dollars in addition to what he has heretofore received.
Second I give and devise to my son Asa Joy the sum of three hundred
dollars in addition to what he has heretofore received.
Third I give and devise to my son Samuel Joy the sum of four hundred
dollars in addition to what he has heretofore received.
Fourth And to my daughter Loucena Perkins the sum of one hundred dollars
in addition to what he has heretofore received.
Fifth I give and devise to my daughter Julia Hardenburgh the sum of
four hundred dollars in addition to what he has heretofore
received.
Sixth And to my daughter Mary Cudworth the sum of four hundred dollars
in addition to what he has heretofore received.
Seventh And to my daughter Lydia Dean I give and bequeath the sum
of four hundred and fifty dollars in addition to what she has heretofore
received.
And to my grandson Warren Stockwell one hundred dollars.
All of said ... to be paid with in three years after my deceased. And lastly
I give all the rest, residue and remainder of my real and personal estate
of every name and nature what so ever to my son James K. Joy, to him his
heirs and assigns for ever.
And I here by appoint my said son James K. Joy and Samuel Hardenburg executors
of this my last will and testament hereby revoaking all former wills by me
made at anytime. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal
this 25th day of August in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred
and sixty seven.
[signed] Bennett Joy
The above instrument consisting of one sheet was at the date thereof signed
sealed, published and declaired by the said Bennett Joy as and for last will
and testament in presence of us who at his request and in his presence and
in presence of each other have subscribed our names as witnesses
thereto.
[signed] Wm. A. Smith, Redford
[signed] Samuel R. Pluekeg, Redford
Total Value: $6451.00
5. War of 1812 Pension
Files for Bennett JOY, NARA
WAR OF 1812 Numbers: O. W. Inv. File 7,080, W.O. 21,590
Soldier: Joy, Bennett
Widow: Joy, Amanda
Service: Capt. Markham's Co., N.Y. Mil.
7080 INVALID
File No. 7080
Bennet Joy
Priv. N.Y. Mil
Act: April 24th 1816
Index:-Vol. 1sh, Page 195
[Arrangement of 1870]
x Bennett Joy
A.O.T. Feby. 11, 1907
~Consolidated with Wid. Orig. 21,590~
Michigan
New York
x Bennet Joy, Private, Capt. Markham's Company of New York detached
Militial
Ratio of disability, Total, date of discharge, 15th April, 1815
Inscribed on the New York roll at $8 per month, to commence on the 16th April
1815.
Certificate of pension issued the 6th August 1817 and sent to Capt. Claudius
N. Boughton, of Canandaigua, Ontario County, New York.
arrears to 4th March, 1817. 22 Months, 20/31 . . . . . . . $
183.16
Semi ann'l allow. to 4th Sept 1817 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $
48.00
$ 231.16
Cact 24th April, 1816
...to Pew Agt. 12 h... 1839.
To Michigan from 4 Sept 1838 to April 1839. Notification to H. Dotey Detroit,
Michigan
1862 March 24 Pension Agent this report March 3, 1862 in agency
files
1862 Oct 8 Pension agent
Total, x Bennett Joy Febry 11, 1907 A.O.T.
This May Certify that Bennet Joy a Private Soldier [in] my Company of New
York Detached Militia was mustered on the 29th day of August 1814 and on
the 17th of Sept. was wounded and taken prisoner and carried from thence
to Quebeck and on account of his wound was left there and there remained
until the 13 March, then was released and arrived at home on the 15th April
1815.
Penfield August 24th 1815
Nath'l. Case, Capt.
State of New York, Ontario County} ss.
Personally appeared before me Samuel Felt-Essyum one of the justices of the
peace in and for the Said County Hardwell Carver and Archelous G. Smith
Physicians of the town of Pittsford in the County aforesaid who having duly
sworn Depose and say that they have thouroughly examened the wound of Bennett
Joy which they consider a very serious wound accusioned [?] by a musket Ball
which passed into the left thigh a little below the acetabulum [?] and passed
near the rocanter [?] major and injured many of the muscles which have there
insertion thru the glutious medious abturator externus. The quadratus and
many of the muscles common in the rotatary namathon [?] of the thigh appeared
to be much injured. The ball junctated [?] the glutious muscles near the
ilium and passed through and injured the Gairum [?]. From the magnitude of
said wound together with the .... infirmity of the said muscles they rudely
concur in the following opinion (to wit) that the said Bennett is now and
will through life (that is in active life) be deprived of the use of said
thigh and leg and should in the opinion of these dessonents [?] be placed
on the Pension list at the highest rate of disability and further the Dessonets
[?], say not subscribed and sworn this seventh day of march one thousand
eight hundred and seventeen.
{Hartwell Carver
Archelous G. Smith, M.D.
Saml Felt, J. Peace
State of New York, Ontario County, Clerks Office}ss:
In Testimony that Samuel Felt Brooks Mason and Spencer Coleman whose names
are subscribed to the within Certificates were Justices of the [peace] on
the day and state of the same acting under the Authority of said State and
that the within is their signatures I here unto set my name and affixe the
county seal at Canandaigua this 7th day of May in the year
1817.
Hn. McNau...
I Certify that I have paid Bennet Joy a Private soldier in Capt. John Markham's
company New York detached Militia formerly commanded by Capt. Nathaniel Case
the fifteenth day of April 1815 the date of his discharge.
Ser.....[signature]
NY vol. & Mil.
PayMaster Gent. office
State of New York
July 26th 1817
Detroit February 27th 1839
Sir,
Annested I hand you Mr. Bennet Joy's application for a transfer, from the
State of New York to this State, the result of which you will please to make
known, to the agency at this place & also to yours.
Very Respectfuly
C.D.W.Doty
To:
P. L. Edward Esqr.
Com. of Pensions, Washington
APPLICATION FOR A TRANSFER
County of Wayne-ss.}
On this twnty seventh day of February 1839, before me, the subscriber, a
Justice of the Peace, for said of county of Wayne personally appeared Bennet
Joy who, on oath declares that he is the same person who formerly belonged
to the company commanded by Captain Markham in the Regiment commanded by
Colonel Hopkins in the service of the United States; that his name was placed
on the Pensio Roll of the State of New York from whence he has lately removed;
that he now resides in the State of Michigan, where he intends to remain,
and wishes his Pension to be there payable in future. The following are his
reasons for removing from the State of New York to the State of Michigan,
viz: To Better his Condition.
Bennett Joy
Sworn and subscribed to, before me, the day and year aforesaid}
David E. Harbaugh, J.R.U.L.
OATH OF WITNESS.
State of Micigan, County of Wayne}ss.
On the twenty seventh day of February 1839, before me, the subscriber, a
Justice of the Peace for said County, personally appeared Jalesh M. Mead
who, on his oath declares, that Bennett Joy is the identical person named
in an original Certificate of Pension in his possession from the War Department,
and is also the same person who has sworn to, and subscribed the above
affidavit.
J.M. Meade
Sworn to and subscribed before me, the day and year aforesaid}
D. E. Harbaugh, I.R.U.L.
MAGISTRATES CERTIFICATE OF WITNESS
STATE OF MICHIGAN, County of Wayne}ss.
I do hereeby certify that the witness aforesaid is a person of truth and
veracity.
Feby. 27; 1839 David E. Harbaugh, Justice of the Peace, Wayne Cty.
Mi.
I, Chas. Pittier clerk of the Circuit Court of Wayne County certify that,
David E. Harbaugh is a magistrate as above, and that the foregoing signature
purporting to be his is genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto affixed my Seal of Office, and subscribed
my name, this Twenty seventh day of February in the year one thousand eight
hundred and thirty nine.
Chas. Pettier, Clerk
MECHANICS' & FARMERS' BANK, Albany Pension Agency, March 16
1839
James L. Edwards, Esquire, Commissioner of Pensions.
Sir, In reply to your letter of the 12th ... I have to state, that Bennet
Joy an Invalid Pensioner under the Act of ---------- at 8 Dollars per month
was last paid to the 4 day of Sept. 1838.
I am, Sir,
Very respectfully, Your ob't serv't,
Tho. M. Cleutt, Pres't and Pension Agent.
State of Michigan, Wayne County} ss:
I D. Walker Clerk of said County do hereby certify that I am personally
acquainted with Bennett Joy (named in the fuejonig[?]) and believe the Statements
therein made are true. I also certify that I am well acquainted with most
of the fuejonig[?] signers, and know them to be men of veracity and good
standing in the community which they reside.
Witniss my hand, and the Seal of the Circuit Court of said County this 2nd
day of October A.D. 1862
Detriot October 11, 1862
Honr. J. H. Banett
Com. of Pensions, Washington DC
Sir
Herewith you have a certificate of some citizens of this County and the County
Clerk's Certificate touching the loyalty of Bennett Joy (a temporarely suspended
pensioner on the roll book of this agency, charged with disloyalty.) Mr.
Joy is a very zealous partizen & .... has used expressions while under
an excitement of liquer & political discussion that have been construed
into sympathy with Southern rebelion. I now do not think that he entertains
... different from the radical democrats or leaders of that party in this
state and they all claim he be loyal.
Your Old Pal
A. G. Noyes, Pension Agent
State of Michigan, County of Wayne}ss:
This is to certfy that we the undersigned residents of the Township of Redford
in said County, having been long and well acquainted with Bennett Joy who
has resided in said Township for a long series of years, and we have ever
considered him one of our best citizens he has always manfully supported
the government of the United States and at the present time he has two sons
in the army and we believe him to be as loyal a man as there is in the State
of Michigan.
S.M. Myler
William A. Smith, Justice of the Peace
Julius Ziegeler, Grea...rer
James Lee
Peter Hardenbergh
Ansel B. Pierce, Township Clerk
David Sashett, Supervisor
James D. Perry
William Blakely
C. Iliot
Holdon Ferrington
Nathaniel Runyon
W.C.Gigelow
G. D. Rogers
W. Edwards Eldreh
Alfred Harris
For Increase or Restoration
EXAMINING SURGEON'S CERTIFICATE
Detroit April 6th 1867
I hereby certify, That I have carefully examined Bennet Joy, late a Private
in Capt. Markham Comp., New York detached Militia W. S. in the service of
the United States, who was discharged at was a prisoner at Quebec when Peace
was declared, on the ____ day of ____ 1814, and is an applicant for alleged
disability resulting from Gunshot wound.
In my opinion the said Bennett Joy is Totally incapacitated for obtaining
his subsistence by manual labor from the cause above stated.
Judging from his present condition, and from the evidence before me, it is
my belief that the said disability was contracted in the service aforesaid
in the line of duty.
The disability is Probably Permanent.
A more particular discription of the applicant's condition is
subjoined:
Gunshot-wound of left-hip, the ball entering near the crest of Ilium and
passing out near the spine. The severity of pain in hip joint this last winter
was to that extent as to require medical assistance. His pension was reduced
two years ago and now he insists upon this examination and applies for increase
or restoration.
Louis Davenport, Examining Surgeion
Not ordered
WAR OF 1812 CLAIM OF WIDOW FOR SERVICE PENSION, Under the provisions of Sections
4736 to 4740, (inclusive,) Revised Statutes, and the Act of March 9th,
1878.
State of Michigan, County of Wayne}ss:
On this 23rd day of April A.D. one thousand eight hundred and 78, personally
appeared before me, Justice of Peace, the same being a court of record within
and for the county and State aforesaid, (1) Amanda Joy aged 74 years, a resident
of Dearborn, in the State of Michigan, who, being duly sworn according to
law, declares that she is the widow of (2) Bennett Joy deceased, who was
the identical (3) Bennett Joy who served under the name of (4) Bennett Joy
as a (5) Private in the company commanded by Captain Markham, in the New
York Detached Militia Service commanded by Col. Hopkins, in the war of 1812;
that her said husband (6) Volunteered at Pemington [Perinton] on or about
the _____ day of ____, A.D. 1814, for the term of ____, and continued in
actual service in said war for the term of (7) untill the war closed, and
whose services terminated, by reason of (8) Honorable Discharge, at New York,
on the 16th day of April, A.D. 1815. She further states that the following
is a full description of her said husband at the time of his enlistment,
viz: 5 ft. 10 inches in Hight light hair blue eyes and light complection.
She further states that she was married to the said Bennett Joy, at the town
of Novi, in the county of Oakland, and in the State of Michigan, on the 21st
day of November, A.D. 1849 by one (10) Orange ..namburgh who was a (11) Justice
of the Peace; and that her name before her said marriage was Amanda Hazard;
and she further states that (12) she had been previously married to Stanton
Hazard who died, at Novi died 8th April 1843. Bennett Joy was previously
married to Slly [sic] Wood who died in Redford, Wayne Co., Mich. September
1848 and that her said husband (13) Bennett Joy, died at Redford, Wayne Co.
in the State of Michigan, on the 2nd day of October, A.D. 1877, and that
she has not again married; and she further declares that the following have
been the places of residence of herself and her said husband since the date
of his discharge from the Army, viz: (14) Redford, Wayne Co., Mich from time
of marriage untill death of Husband except about 18 months he was in California.
She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the pension to which
she may be entitled under Sections 4736 to 4740, (inclusive,) Revised Statutes,
and the Act of March 9th, 1878, and hereby appoints _____, of _____, her
true and lawful attorney, to prosecute her claim; and she further declares
that she has heretofore made No application for (15) Pension and that her
residence is No. _____, _____ town of Dearborn county of Wayne, State of
Michigan, and that her post-office address is Dearborn Wayne Co.
Michigan
Amanda Joy, (signature of claimant)
Attest:
Lydia Dean
Anna Hardenbergh
ALSO personally appeared Lydia Dean, aged 44 years, residing at Township
Nankin, in Wayne County, and Anna Hardenbergh, aged 19 years, residing at
Nankin, in Wayne County, persons whom I certify to be respectable and entitled
to credit, and who, being by me duly sworn, say that they have known the
said Amanda Joy for 25 years and for 15 years, respectively; that they were
present and saw her sigh her name (or make her mark) to the foregoing
declaration; that they have every reason to believe, from the appearance
of said claimant and their acquaintance with her, that she is the identical
person and represents herself to be; and they further say that they are able
to identify her as the person who was the wife of the identical (16) Bennett
Joy who rendered the service alledged in the above application (in the company
of Captain Markham in the regiment of Detached Malitia, in the was of 1812)
by the following named facts and cercumstances, viz: (17) that Amanda Joy
is step mother to the former and the later is personaly aquainted with her
and that they have no interest in the prosecution of this
claim.
Lydia Dean
Anna Hardenbergh (signatures of witnesses.)
Sworn to and subscibed before me this 23rd day of April, A.D. 1878; and I
hereby certify that the contents of the above declaration, &c., were
fully made known and explained to that applicant and witnesses before swearing,
including the words _____ , erased, _____ and the words _____, added; and
that I have no interest, direct or indirect, in the prosecution of this
claim.
Wm. D. Dean (Official character) Justice of the Peace
No. 21,590 Wt.#1723-8055 SERVICE PENSION WAR OF 1812
Act of March 9, 1878
Amanda Joy
Dearborn, Mich.
WIDOW of Bennett Joy
Capt. Markham, NY Mil.
Died 2 Oct. 1877
Rejected Aug. 25th 1880
P.M.
Received May 10, 1878
Claimant, as above
War 1812, Confidential
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, PENSION OFFICE
Washington, D.C. July 22nd, 1880
Sir:
Will you have the kindness to furnish this office with any information you
possess or may be able to obtain, in regard to an old lady said to live in
your neighborhod by the name of Amanda Joy. Is she the reputed widow of Bennett
Joy who was in the War of 1812? Is she living now? Claim No. 21,590 Act of
March 1878. Please return this letter with your reply.
Very Respectfully,
O.... Clarke, Act'g. Commisioner pension
P.O.
Dearborn, Mich.
War 1812, Claim No. 21,590}
Dearborn P.O.
Wayne Co. Michigan
July 24, 1880
Sir:
Your letter of date July 22, 80 referring to Mrs. Amanda Joy, who was the
widow of Bennett Joy, decd. is herewith returned to you.
Mrs. Amanda Joy the person refered to died "in the winter of 1879". By will
her daughter Mrs. Wm. Hidden of Dearborn, Mich. is her sole heir. Any other
information you may seek will be gladly furnished.
Respectfully yours,
John McFarland
Hon.
OPG Clerk
Actg Com. Pensions
Claim No. 21590, Act of March 9, 78} {Original Case
SERVICE PENSION, WAR OF 1812.
WIDOW'S BRIEF
Amanda Joy, widow of Bennett Joy
Post Office: Dearborn, State of Mich.
Attorney: Legal representation P.O. Mrs. Wm. Hidden
Application filed May 10, 1878
P.M. says claiment is dead
Admitted Aug 16, 1880 Death of Claiment
No pension previously applied for
Wm. L. Cooke, Pension Searcher
Bounty Land Claim: Wt. 1723-80-55
H. M. Hall, Bounty Land Searcher
J. E. C...., Examiner
Approved Aug 25th, 1880
T. Mitchell, Reviewer
Obituary of Asa
Joy, unknown Plymouth Michigan area newspaper, 1915
Asa Wood Joy, was born in Redford, Mich., Oct. 6, 1839. He was one of nine
children, two of whom survive him, Mrs. W. D. Dean of Detroit, and Samuel
Joy of Kansas. When his country called for volunteers to support the union,
he responded to that call, enlisting in the 24th Michigan, under Capt. Hoyt.
He entered the great battle of Gettysburg, only to be severely wounded on
the first day, July 1, 1863. All day he lay upon the field, suffering
from wounds that cost him a limb and one finger. He was mustered out of service
on August 1, 1863. Upon his return to Mich. he engaged in the trade of a
miller, following this work for many years, and in later years maintaining
his interest in it. Buying a farm in Kansas he removed there. After a number
of years there he removed to Spring Lake, MI, to work a fruit farm. Fourteen
years ago he returned to Plymouth to spend the last days of his earthly life.
In 1865 he united with the First Presbyterian church of this village and
has always been a faithful and loyal supporter of the cause of Christ and
His church wherever he resided. He was honored by being elected to the highest
office in the church that it is possible for a layman to occupy, that of
ruling Elder. This office he filled efficiently. For several years he was
secretary of the Board of Elders. There survive him to mourn their loss,
but to rejoice in his gain, his widow; one sister, Mrs. W[illiam] D. Dean;
one brother, Samuel Joy, and three daughters, Mrs. Eva Boserman of California,
Mrs. Mary Brown of Kansas, and Mrs. I. N. Dickerson of Plymouth. With these
all Plymouth sympathizes today, feeling that the home, the church, the community
at large has lost a valued citizen, beloved by all who had the privilege
of his acquaintance, especially of his friendship. 'So when a good man dies,
For years beyond our ken. The light he leaves behind him lies, Upon the paths
of men.'"
"Funeral of Asa Joy Largely Attended. In the death of Asa Joy, which occurred
at the family home in this village, Wednesday, Oct. 13, 1915, and which was
briefly mentioned in the last issue of the Mail. Plymouth loses one of her
best and most highly esteemed citizens. Mr. Joy was a man of sterling worth
and character that made for himself a large place in the hearts of his fellowmen.
At the time of his death, Mr. Joy was a member of the board of trustees of
the State Soldiers' Home at Grand Rapids, having been honored with the
appointment by Governor Ferris. He was also commander of Eddy Post, G.A.R.,
and secretary of the Business Men's Club. The funeral was held from the
Presbyterian church last Saturday afternoon at two o'clock and was largely
attended. The services were conducted by Rev. B. F. Farber. Mrs. Wm. Bake
and Miss Hazel Smitherman sang two beautiful selections. The members of Eddy
Post, under the command of Capt. Howard of Pontiac, member of the State Soldiers'
Home bord, attended the services in a body. As a mark of respect the business
places in the village closed during the hour of the funeral. The floral offerings
were many and very beautiful."