Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 11,564, Reuben Towle, N.H.
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(3 - 1776)
SERVICE
N. H.
Towle Reuben
NUMBER
S. 11564
carded
CONTENTS
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Vermont 18.872
Reuben Towle
Franklin Co in the State of Vermont
who was in the Company commanded
by Captain Whicher of the Regt commanded
by Col Nicholas in the Newhampshire
Militia
G. Mo Private $30
Inscribed on the Roll of Vermont
at the rate of 30 Dollars -- per annum,
to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.

Certificate of Pension issued the 17th day of Octr 1833
and Sent to
W. Bridge St Allows St.

Arrears to the 4th of Sept 1833 75.
Semi-ant. allowance ending 4 Mch 1834. 15
 
$90.00
Revolutionary Claim,
Act June 7, 1832.
Recorded by JT Sprague
Book E Vol. 3, Page 94
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9121
Reuben Towle's Declaration
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DECLARATION.
Revolutionary claim, under an Act of Congress, passed
June 7th, A. D. 1832.

STATE OF VERMONT, Franklin County Probate Court, August 30. D. 1832.
DISTRICT OF GEORGIA, SS.
Personally appeared in open Court, being the Probate Court for the County of Franklin, and a Court of Record
for said County, and State of Vermont, as will appear by the first section of a Statute Law of said State, entitled "An act
constituting Probate Courts Court of Record,"--passed November 15th, A. D. 1821, [see 1st. section of said act,
Reuben Towle
aged 70 years, resident in Franklin
in said County, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth, on his oath, make the following declaration, in order
to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress, passed June 7th, A.D. 1832.
That he entered the service of the United States
under the following named officers, and serve
as herein after stated.
In the year 1780 in the
month of June at Chester, Rockingham
County & State of New Hampshire he enlisted
or turned out with others who were called
from the Town of Chester up under the comd
of Capt Whicher, Lieut King, Ensign Gordon
Col Nichols Regt for three months, marched
from Chester to Kingston N.H. there mustered
by Josiah Bartlet, does not know what
office or rank he held, was afterwards governor
of the State of New Hampshire, from Kingston
to Worcester in the County of Worcester &
Commonwealth of Massachusetts, there
draw provisions, from thence to Springfield
there stay three or four days, from thence to
Great Barrington Mass there drew provisions
, from thence to Claverick, Poughkeepsie
, to Livingston Manner, there drew
provisions from thence to Fishkill, and
from thence to a place called Robinson's
Farms, there joined the Regt. stationed at
that place place and was employed in building two Redoubts, one on West Point, and
one on the East side of the River and doing
the common duty of a soldier till the last
of October 1780 and was then dismised-- had
no written discharges will recollect and
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the common duty of a soldier till the last
of October 1780 and was then dismised-- had
no written discharge. Will recollects Arnold
leaving West Point, while he lay at Robinsons farms, and Andre being taken &
That again in the month of June 1781 he
enlisted for six months at Chester and under
Capt Moses Dustin Ensign Robert Wilkins,
al Reed Regt thinks) Caleb Starks was May
Bell Adjutant, march from Chester
to Exeter, there mustered under Col Fulsom,
from thence to Worcester and there recd provisions
, from thence to Springfield, from
thence to Litchfield in Connecticut, there
drew provisions, from thence he thinks) to
Danbury, from thence to Fishkill, there
drew provisions, from thence to Peekskill,
there joined the 2nd New Hampshire Regt
came by Col George Reed, and was there stationed
about two months,-- then ordered by water
to Albany, in company with the 1st New
Hampshire & 10th Mass Regt under the com
of Gen Starks, stationed at Albany, 100 12
days, from thence to Saratoga & there
stationed till the last of December 1781 or
first of January 1782, and was then discharge
by receiving a written discharge signed by
Captain Moses Dustin, who was then acting
Commandant the field officers had left &
Capt Dustin com the regt in their absence-
He has lost his discharge, and has no documentary
evidence whatever
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to Albany in company with the 1st New
Hampshire & 10th Mass Regt under the comd
of Gen Starks, stationed at Albany, 100012
days, from thence to Saratoga & there
stationed till the last of December 1781. 00
first of January 1782, and was then discharge
by receiving a written discharge signed by
Captain Moses Dustin, who was then acting
Commandant the field officers had left &
Capt Dustin come the Regt in their absence-
He has lost his discharge, and has no documentary
evidence whatever-

He hereby relinquishes every claim to a pension
or annuity, except the present, and declares
that his name is not on the pension roll
of the agency of any State
Sworn to, and subscribed 
the day and year aforesd

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Reuben Towle
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of Gen Starks, stationed at Albany, 10 or 12
days from thence to Saratoga & there station
till the last of December 1781, or first of January
1782, and was then discharged, by receiving a
written discharge, signed by Capt Moses Dustin
who was then acting commandant the field
officers had left, and Capt Dustin and the
Regt in their absence
He has lost his discharge, and has no documentary
evidence, and has produced no
other evidence in const rely on the Rolls
of his native State at the War office
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity, except the present, and that his
name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any State
Sworn to and subscribed, the day and year aforesaid.
Reuben Towle
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M Edwards I have so
far amended A Fowler
declaration as to copy the with
in and obtain the applicants
signature - I have omitted
the traditionary evidence,
supposing he the applicant
has furnished sufficient proof
which is enclosed-
The applicant says that when
in service he was calld
Toll and
presumes that his
name, so stands on the roll
but that he always with his
his name
Towle
yours with respect
Wm Bridges
L. Edwards -

Col J.L. Edwards
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156.252.801.600
REVOLUTIONARY WAR RECORDS SECTION.
 
3 -- 525
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR.
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Washington, D. C.,
19

In reply to your request of
received
a statement of the military history of Reuben Towle a
soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired
formation as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension
on file in this Bureau.
S.11.564

[Chart]
DATES OF
ENLISTMENT OR
APPOINTMENT.
June 1780
June 1781
LENGTH OF
SERVICE.
3 mos.
6 mos
RANK.
Pvt
OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED.
CAPTAIN.
Wittier
Moses Dustin
COLONEL.
Nichols
George Reid
STATE.
N H
Battles engaged in, none stated
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Cherler, Rockingham N.H.
Date of application for pension, Aug 30 1832. His claim was allowed
Residence at date of application, Franklin, Franklin Co.
Age at date of application, 70 years
Remarks: There is no family data
6 -- 2856
Respectfully,
Commissioner.
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I Nathan Brown of Candia in the County of Rockingham and State of Newhampshire of the age of
seventy four years depose and say that previous to
the year 1780 I was well acquainted with Reuben Towle
then of Chester State of Newhampshire Now of the
Town of Franklin in the County of Franklin and
State of Vermont that in the month of June
1780. I enlisted in the United States Revolutionary
Army under the command of Capt Whitcher Lieut
King and Ensign Gordon in Col Nichols Regiment
for the term of three months that said Towle
enlisted in the same company with me and and
from Chester aforesaid to a place called Robinsons farms
and there served as a soldier untill the expiration of
said three months with me and we were then both
discharged and returned together
I further depose that I am now on the pension list of
the United States and receive a pension

Nathan Brown

State of Newhampshire
Rockingham ss

September 9th AD 1833.
Personally appeared the above named Nathan
Brown and made oath that the above deposition by him subscribed is true
Before me Benjn Pillsbury Justice of the Peace

I hereby certify that I am well acquainted with the above Named Nathan Brown and that he is entitled to full credit
for truth
Benn Pillsbury
Justice Peace
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State of New Hampshire
Secretary's Office September 10 1832
I certify that the within named Benjamin Pillsbury is a Justice of the Peace for the County of Rockingham that he is legally qualified and that the signature is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed the seal of the state.
Joseph Robinson Dep Secy of State
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OFFICE PHONE 694
RESIDENCE PHONE 1246

LAW OFFICES OF
WILLIAM H. MATTHEW
206 GRAND BUILDING
BROADWAY AND STH AVENUE
GARY, INDIANA

April 11, 1914
Department of Interior
Bureau of Pensions,
Washington, D.C.
Gentlemen:
It becomes necessary
for me to secure some records of your
Department concerning one Ruben Towle
who as born in Chester, N.H. Oct. 24, 1762
and died Sept. 15, 1849 at Franklin, Vt.
It is my information that he served in
the Revolutionary Army and that he was
granted a pension for his service,
therein,
I am anxious to secure his Revolutionary War
Record as fully as possible and
also an official certificate of the
issue of his pension, together with
a statement of the records where found
Trusting an early reply.
Very respectfully
Mrs. N. H. Matthew
824 Jackson St.
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9121 
Robert Towle

Admit 
9 Mo's

W. Bridges Esq.
St. Albans
Vt.
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BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims, of which those
answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of
Robert Fowle
further proof or explanation.
1. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides? Yes
II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides? yes
which require
III. If the applicant did not make the declaration in the county where he resides, is there any reason
assigned for his not doing so?
IV. Has the declarant mentioned the period or periods of the war when he served? yes
V. Has he mentioned with precision the length of his service, and the different grades in which he
served, in language so definite as to enable the department to determine to what amout of pension
he is entitled? yes
VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations? Yes
VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of
June 7, 1832? yes
VIII. Has the Court given their opinion? yes
IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate? Yes
X. Is the Clerk's seal affixed? And if so, has it a device or inscription by which it can be distinguished
from any other seal? yes
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XI. Has the applicant obtained the evidence of a clergyman and another respectable citizen as to
their belief respecting his age and the general belief in his neighborhood relative to his revolutionary
service? No

XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it? No
XIII. If the applicant has no documentary evidence, and has not obtained the testimony of at least one
living witness, has he stated in his declaration that such proof cannot be had? yes
XIV.
If the applicant's name is not found on the rolls of military service, has he produced a witness
or witnesses as to his service? He says his name is on the rolls of his nation
If he has produced direct proof as to service, has the magistrate who administered the oath,
certified to the credibility of the witness or witnesses?
Has the proper officer certified to the official character and signature of the magistrate as the
regulations direct?
XV. Does it appear from any of the papers that the witness was in such a situation, or of such an age
as to have a personal knowledge of the applicant's service?
XVI. Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct? They are not far
the regulations require
XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And
if not, which of them is not so answered?
State
EXPLANATORY NOTES.
QUERE V. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how
long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words:
"Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being
duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he
cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service, but according to the best of his recollection
he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades; For year
months, and --- days, I served as a-
-- For months

and days, I served as a -; and for such service I claim a pension.
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It is important in all cases to determine with precision the period for which each applicant served,
and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the
pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months is too indefinite
, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable. Some persons who apply for pensions
merely state they served two years in the militia, &c. without specifying the tours; the names of the
officers, and other particulars respecting their service. This form of a declaration is highly objection
able. It must in every case be clearly shown under what officers the applicant served; the duration
of each term of engagement; the particular place or places where the service was performed; that the
applicant served with an embodied corps called into service by competent authority; that he was either
in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not
ployed in any civil pursuit.
QUERE XIV. Proof of Service.
In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must
prove his service by two credible witnesses, who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of
the claimants entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the
regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths
must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate
must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
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QUERE XVI. Mode of authenticating papers.
written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other paper authenticated, the certificate
must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the ends of which must pass
under the seal of office of the terrifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly
In every case where the clerk of the court, or other certifying officer, has no public seal of
office, the certificate of a member of congress, proving the official character and signature of the
certifying officer, should accompany the papers.
Applicant must furnish proof of serving
found on the rolls in this office
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1914
Apr 16. History to Mrs W. H.
Matthew

1.564
INVALID.
File No. 11.564
Reuben Towle
Pri Rev War
Act June 7th 32
Index: -- Vol. A. Page 377
Arrangement of 1870.]
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Theophilus Lovering
deposition
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I Theophilus Lovering of Raymond in the County
of Rockingham and State of Newhampshire of the
age of seventy four years depose and say that I am
well knowing that in the year seventeen hundred
and eighty one Reuben Towle formerly of Chester
State of Newhampshire now of the Town of Franklin
County of Franklin and State of Vermont said
Towle was inlisted and served in the United States
Revolutionary in Capt Moses Dustins Company
and Col George Reeds Regiment in the continental army and service of the United States
for the term of six months I further depose that
I was enlisted during the war and that Said Towle
Joined the continental army where I was then in the
State of New York
Theo Lovering

State of Newhampshire
Rockingham County ss
Sworn to and subscribed
before me John Brown Jr Esqr a
Justice of the peace for said County this 9th day of
September 1833
John Brown Jr. Justice of the Peace
I certify that the deponent is a credible person
John Brown or Justice of the Peace
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State of New Hampshire
Secretary's Office September 10, 1833

I certify that the within named John Brown Jr is a Justice of the Peace for the County of Rockingham that he is legally qualified that the signature is genuine In witness whereof I have hereunto affixed the seal of the state

Joseph Robinson Depy Secy of State
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Daniel Parker's Deposition
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I Daniel Parker  of Salisbury in the County of
Merrimack and State of Newhampshire
of the age of Seventy years depose & says
that previous to the year 1781 I was well acquainted with
Reuben Towle then of Chester State of
Newhampshire, now of the Town of
Franklin County of Franklin & State of
Vermont that in the month of June
1781 in Chester aforesaid said Towle
enlisted with me in the United States
Revolutionary Army in Capt Moses
Dustins Company and Col. George
Reeds regiment in the continental
army & service of the United States
that said Towle enlisted with me in
said company & Regiment for the term
of six months that said Towle served
six months in said company & regiment
with me and was discharged at the
end of said six months with me in the
last of December or first of January
next after our enlistment- I further depose
that I am now on the pension list of the
United States and receive a pension
Daniel Parker
 
State of Newhampshire
Merrimack ss
Sept. 7th 1833
appeared Daniel Parker
Subscriber to the above deposition and
made solemn oath that the same
said Parker is a person of good character for truth
Before me Thos H. Pettingill Jus Peace
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State of New Hampshire
Secretary's Office Sept 10 1833
I certify that the within named Thomas H. Pettingill is a Justice of the Peace for the County of Merrimack that he is legally qualified and that the signature is genuine  In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed the seal of the state

Joseph Robinson Dep Secy of State
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Samuel Nay
Deposition
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I Samuel Nay of Raymond in the County of Rockingham and
State of New Hampshire of the age of seventy one years depose
and say that in the month of June (I think) in the year 1780 I
enlisted in the United States Revolutionary Army under the command of
Capt Whitcher and Ensign Gordon. the Lieut. and Cort. I do not
recolect, for the term of three months, that I was well acquainted there
with Reuben Towle then of Chester State of New Hampshire, that said
Towle enlisted in the same company with me, and went to a place called
Robinson Farms, and there served as a soldier with me for
the term of three months-
I further depose that I am now on the pension list of the United States
and receive a pension
Samuel Nay

State of New Hampshire
Rockingham
Sept 9th 1833
Personally appeared the above named Samuel Nay and
made oath that the above deposition by him subscribed
is true.
Before me Joseph Blake Justice of the Peace

I certify that I am acquainted with the above named Samuel
Nay and that he is entitled & full credit for truth
Joseph Blake Justice Peace
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State of New Hampshire
Secretary's Office September 18, 1833
I certify that the within named
Joseph Blake is a Justice
of the Peace in and for our
County of Rockingham
that he is legally qualified
and that his signature is
genuine
In testimony whereof I hereunto affix
the seal of the State
Joseph Robinson Dep. Secy of State