Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S 21,354, for Frederick Luther, Rhode Island
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SERVICE 
R.I.

Luther, Frederick

NUMBER
S 21.354
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27360
Rhode Island
Frederick Luther of Warren in the State of R.I. who was a private in the compy commanded by Captain Cole of the Reg’t commanded by Colo Peck in the R.I. line for 7 ½ months pri.

Inscribed on the Roll of R.I. at the rate of 25 Dollars – Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.

Certificate of Pension issued the 28th day of April 1834 and sent to John Cross Esq’r Providence R.I.

Arrears to the 4th of March 1834 $75
Semi-anl. Allowance ending 4”Sep “ 12 50
$87.50

{Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832}

Recorded by George Taylor Cl(erk)
Book E Vol. 2 Pate 11[illegible]
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State of Rhode Island County of Bristol} Ss 
On this 11th day of February 1834 personally appeared in Open Court before the judges or Justices of the court of ^Common Pleas a court of Record ^held within and for the County of Bristol, now sitting, Frederic Luther a resident of sd Warren in sd County of Bristol & State of Rhode Island aged Seventy years, who being 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 7, 1832. He entered the service of the United States under the following named officers and served as herein stated - namely. In the month of July 1779 he belonged to the militia company of sd Warren then under the command of Capt. Curtis Cole, Thos Easterbrooks was Lieut and Ichabod Cole was Ensign, and Win Luther was a sergt in sd Company - at this time this company had been doing ^duty in the public services, by drafts or turns of a month at time, in guarding the shores of the Bay against the English, who were on Rhode Island- 
In the month of July 1779 it came his turn to serve for one month and he was marched to Bristol under Capt. Cole & then served out his time when he was discharged and he returned home-- Again in Sept. 1779 was again ordered into the public service for one month under Capt. Cole he was marched to Bristol where he staid till his time was out and he was discharged at the times there were other troops in Bristol, some Militia and same State troops, that he thinks belonged to Col. Crary's Regiment but who commanded them he cannot tell-- one company of Militia belonged to Col. Millers Regt Lt. Col. Church, he does not recollect that either of these were on duty at the times aforesaid- 
In June 1780 I was again drafted from sd company, for one month to go on to Rhode Island, under Capt. Cole, we got as far as Bristol when we staid our months out-- the other officers of the company I do not remember, they were strangers to me, this was the time when we expected the enemy back again-- after our month was out, we staid half a month longer, as for some reason, the officers did not discharge us, we were then discharged at sd Bristol and we returned home - In August 1780 I was again drafted from sd company for one month, and was marched on to Rhode Island, and encamped on the east of the Town of Newport near situate [Scituate] Beach-- I was put into the Company of Captain Remington of Situate, I do not remember the company officers other than the Capt. I believed one Col Peck had the command of the Militia. The French Troops were then in Newport whom I frequently
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Saw. I served my time out and was there discharged and I returned home - In October 1781 I enlisted at sd Warren into Capt. Thos Allen's company for three months, as a private and marched to Newport, of this Company, William Luther who was sergeant in Capt Coles Company of Warren, was orderly Sergeant during this service I heard of the taking of Cornwallis at Yorktown. My time was out in January 1782 when I was discharged at Newport and I returned home. This company of Capt Allen was raised by the State of Rhode Island, but who commanded it higher than the Capt. I am unable to say - during the whole time aforesaid we were quartered in Newport- 
Owing to old age, and the consequent loss of memory, I can not be precise, as to the days on which my services of begun, and ended, but according to the best of my recollection, I served not less than the periods aforementioned - namely, for three and an half months under Capt. Cole. for one month under Capt. Remington and for three months under Capt. Allen, all in the grade of private, making seven and an half months for which I claim a pension.
And I further declare that I was born in sd Warren on the 8th day of June 1763 and that I have a record of my age. That he land in Warren when he was called into the services aforesaid, and hath always resided there, and not elsewhere-- That he never recd any written discharge from any of sd services, but was verbally discharged. That the he has no documentary evidence of any of said services - That there is no Clergyman living in his neighbourhood or vicinity, but he refers to John Trott and Shubael Kinnicutt Esqr who are citizens of sd Warren and his neighbours, who testify to his character for truth, and to their belief that he was a soldier of the Revolution and also to the accompanying depositions.
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present, & declares that his name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any State
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid} Frederick Luther
Wm Bradford Atty
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We John Trott & Shubael Kinnicutt residing in sd Warren, hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with Frederic Luther, who has subscribed and sworn to the foregoing Declaration, that we believe him to be seventy years of age; that he is reputed and believed, in the neighbourhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution; and that we concur in that opinion. 
Sworn to and subscribed the day & year aforesaid | John Trott Shubael Kinnicutt
Wm. Bradford Clk
And the Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he States - And the Court further certify, that it appears to them that John Trott and Shubael Kinnicutt who have signed the preceding certificate, are residents in sd Warren, and are credible persons, and that their statement is entitled to credit.- Witness Wm. Bradford Clk
I, Wm Bradford Clerk of the aforesaid Court, do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of Frederick Luther for a pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court this eleventh day of February A.D. Eighteen hundred and thirty four, and of American Independence the fifty eighth. 
Wm. Bradford Clk 
State of Rhode-Island and, Providence Plantations,} TOWN CLERK’S OFFICE, WARREN, January 31st, 1834 Frederick Luther son of Frederick Luther and Joanna his wife, was born on the eighth day of June A.D. Seventeen hundred Sixty three.
A true copy of record. 
Witness Samuel Randall Town Clerk.
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I Martin Luther of Warren in the County of Bristol, and State of Rhode Island &c aged Seventy two years and upwards under solemn oath, depose, that I am and always was from my youth well acquainted with Fredrick Luther of said Warren, who is now an applicant for a Pension.
Said Luther belonged to the Militia in said War , in the latter part of the War of the Revolution.
I was myself in the public service at that time and recollect my being attached to the Boat service, in transporting Stock, baggage, Soldiers &c. across Bristol Ferry to and from the Island of Rhode Island, and well recollect said Luther being among the Soldiers which we carried across from said Bristol to the Island this must be in the month of July or August 1780.
Martin Luther 
State of Rhode Island &c. Bristol sc At Warren August 28th Personally came Martin Luther the above named deponent and made solemn oath to the truth of his aforegoing deposition and subscribed the same before me. And I further certify that said Deponant is personally known to me and sustains a good character for truth and veracity.
Wm Throop Justice Court C. Pleas
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April 3, 1931.
Rev. & 1812 Wars Section
ILL
Mr. L. L. Luther 
Pulaski, New York. 
Dear Sir: You are advised that it appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 21354, that Frederick Luther, son of Frederick and Joanna Luther, was born June 8, 1763 in Warren, Bristol County, Rhode Island. 
While a resident of Warren, Bristol County, Rhode Island, he served as a private in the Rhode Island troops as follows: in July, 1779, one month in Captain Curtis Cole's Company; in September , 1779, one month in Captain Cole's Company under Colonel Miller; from some time in June, 1780, one and one half months in Captain Cole's Company; in August, 1780, one month in Captain Remington's Company under Colonel Peck; from October, 1781, three months in Captain Thomas Allin's Company at Newport, Rhode Island. 
He was allowed pension on his application executed February 11, 1834, while a resident of Warren, Bristol County, Rhode Island. 
In 1833, one Martin Luther of Warren, Rhode Island, ^was aged seventy two years, [crossed out: appeared in behalf of soldiers,] no relationship to soldier stated. 
It is not stated that soldier married. 
Very truly yours, 
E. W MORGAN, Acting Commissioner.
Date of death not on AB.
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April 16, 1931.
Rev. & 1812 Wars Section
MMHF:ILL

Mr. L. L. Luther 
Pulaski, New York. 

Dear Sir: You are advised that the history of Frederick Luther furnished you on April 3, 1931, is that of the only Frederick Luther found on the Revolutionary War records of this bureau. 
There is no claim for pension or bounty land on file on account of the services of his father, Frederick Luther.
Very truly yours, 
E. W. MORGAN, 
Acting Commissioner.
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O. W. and N. Division. 3 -- 525. 
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, 
Bureau of Pensions,
Washington, D. C., March 10 1906

M. B. H.
Sur F. 21,354
Rev War

Madam.
In reply to your request for a statement of the military history of Frederick Ruther a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau. 

DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. | LENGTH OF SERVICE. | RANK. | OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. CAPTAIN. | COLONEL. | STATE.
July 1779 | 3 ½ mos. | Pri. | Curtis Cole | Miller. | R.I.
Aug 1780 | 1 mo | Pri. | Remington. | Peck | R.I.
Dec 1781 | 3 mos. | Pri. | Thomas Allen | - | R.I.

Battles engaged in, none stated 
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Warren, Bristol Co R I. 
Date of application for pension, Feb. 11 1834, his claim was allowed. 
Residence at date of application, Warren R.I. 
Age at date of application, Born June 8, 1763, son of Frederick And Joanna Luther at Warren R.I.
Remarks: The records of this Bureau fail to show that claim was filed on account of the service of any Frederick Luther, Rev War other than the above

Very respectfully, 
Mr. O. L. Bosworth 
State Record Commissioner 
State House
Providence R.I.

Commissioner.
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[left side]
Revolution
21354 
INVALID.
File No. 21,354
Frederick Luther
Pri Rev War
Act: June 7” 32”
Index:- Vol. 2, Page 249
[Arrangement of 1870.]

[right side] [sentences are finished on far left side of page]
1906 March 10 – History to Mrs. O. L. Bosworth, In State Record Commisioner Providence R.I. [Letter in 8-7-22 John Waterman]
1931 – April 3 - ^Hist. to Mr. L. L. Luther [illegible] no other Fredrick
1931 – April – 16 – Mr. L. L. Luther add. No other Fred. Luther found - MMHF
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APPLIANCES FIXTURES ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES WIRING

L. L. LUTHER 
"EVERYTHING ELECTRICAL" 
PHONE 91-W
PULASKI, N. Y.

April 10, 1931

Bureau of Pension 
Revolutionary & 1812 War Sections
Washington, D. C.

Gentlemen: 
In response to my inquiry of March 5, for the Revolutionary War Record of Frederick Luther of Swansea, Massachusetts, you sent me the Record of his son Frederick (1763) of Warren, R. I. 
Will you please send the father's Record -- Frederick Luther, born 1730, in Swansea, died 1841 in Warren, married Johanna 
Very truly yours, 
L. L. Luther 
L. L. Luther
LLL/EAC
[oval stamp] [mostly illegible] APR 14 1931
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APPLIANCES FIXTURES ELCTRICAL SUPPLIES WIRING

L. L. LUTHER 
"EVERYTHING ELECTRICAL”
PHONE 91-W 
PULASKI, N. Y.
 
Mar. 5, 1931. 
Bureau of Pensions, 
Washington, D.C. 
Rev. and 1812 War Section.
 
Gentlemen:- 
Will you kindly give me the Revolutionary War Record, and anything on record concerning the ancestors or descendants of Frederick Luther [underlined] [noted: only one] of Swansea, Mass., born 1730. 
Very truly yours,
L. L. Luther
L. L. Luther
LLL / B 
[oval stamp] REVOLUTIONARY & 1812 WARS BUREAU OF PENSIONS SECTION MAR 9 1931
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Portsmouth. R.I. April 19. 1854 
Sir –
I herewith enclose the declaration of Frederic Luther of Warren, in this State for a (pen)sion under the act of Congress of the 7th of J(une)1832. Any further communication on the subject please to make to me at this place.
I have the honor to be, with 
great respect, your Obd’t
Servant 
John Cross 
Hon. J. L. Edwards
 Comm’r of Pensions 
Washington City
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I Thomas Church of Bristol, in the County of Bristol, and State of Rhode Island, &c aged Seventy two years and upwards, under solemn oath depose, 
When I was sixteen years of age, which was in the time of the American Revolution, I was enrolled in the company of Militia in this Town there under the command of Capt. Wm Throop, and performed my duty as a private soldier when required.
In the month of August in the year of 1780, I was, with others in this town and County, detached or drafted from our said Company and marched to the Island of Rhode Island, for one month, we were put under the command of a Capt. Remington from Scituate in the Western part of this State, and were quartered at the Eastward of the Town of Newport
During said time, Frederick Luther of Warren, in said County who is now an applicant for a pension, was also in said Company as a private Soldier 
Tho. Church 
State of Rhode Island &c. Bristol Ss at Bristol Dec. 14-1833 Personally came Thomas Church the above named deponant and made solemn oath to the truth of his aforegoing deposition and subscribed the same before me 
And I further certify that said Deponant is personally known to me and sustains a good character for truth and veracity – 
Wm Throop Justice 
Court C. Pleas
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I, Jonathan Reynolds of Bristol, County of Bristol and State of Rhode Island &c. aged Seventy years and upwards - depose. - During the War of the Revolution, in the month of October in the year 1781. I was drafted with others from the Company of Militia in this Town, for one month, we were marched to Newport, on the Island of Rhode Island, and put under the command of Capt. Thomas Allen of this County, who was in the service of the State.
I well remember that Frederick Luther of Warren, in this County, who is now an applicant for a pension, was also in said Company, as I was in the daily habit of seeing him, and being on duty with him, after my month had expired I was discharged and returned home, the length of time said Luther served I am unable to state. Jonathan Reynolds 
State of Rhode Island &c, Bristol Sc} Bristol December 14th 1833 Personally came Jonathan Raynolds the above named deponent and made solemn oath to the truth of the said Deposition 
And I do further certify that said deponant is personally well known to me and sustains a good character for truth and veracity- 
Wm Throop Justice 
Court C. Pleas
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30271
Frederick Luther of Warren R.I.

Adm'd
Pri 7 1/2 mon
Cap Cole Col Peck

John Cross Esq'r
Providence
R.I.
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I Ichabod Cole of Warren in the County of Bristol and State of Rhode Island &c aged Eighty five years and upwards, under solemn oath depose and say, 
That I have always known and have been well acquainted with Frederick Luther of this Town who is now an applicant for a pension for military services performed in the war of the Revolution, under the late act of Congress 
At the commencement of said War said Luther was but a lad, and was sixteen years of age in the early part of the year 1779 at which time and untill the December following our Militia were on duty every man one half of his time in the Guard service the British Fleet and army being in possession of Newport in our immediate vicinity and making frequent landings for forage and plunder on our shores.
I have no particular recollection of the services of said Luther at that time, but it was our practice to enroll every young man as soon as he was of lawful age, to do duty in the service in the [crossed out: service] common cause, and I have no hesitancy in saying that he must have served, at that time as the rest of all did in said Guard service. 
Ichabod Cole 
State of Rhode Rhode [sic] Island &c. Bristol Sc. At. Warren April 18th 18[illegible] Personally came Ichabod Cole, the above named Deponant and made solemn oath to the truth of his aforegoing Deposition and subscribed the same before me. And I further certify that said Deponent is personally known to me, and sustains a good character for truth and veracity, and also, that said Deponant is the same Ichabod Cole, alluded to by the above named Frederick Luther in his declaration for a pension, as the Ensign in the Warren Company of Militia in which said Luther was a private soldier 
Wm Throop Justice Court C. Pleas- 
State of Rhode Island &c Clerk's Office, Court of Common Pleas for the County of Bristol - I hereby certify that Wm Throop whose signature is affixed in his own proper hand writing to the taking of the foregoing Depositions of Martin Luther, Thomas Church Jonathan Reynolds and Ichabod Cole is Chief Justice of the Court aforesaid, duly commissioned under the seal of said State, and engaged thereon according to Law. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of our said Court this Nineteenth day of April A.D. Eighteen hundred and thirty four, and of American Independence the fifty eighth
Wm Bradford Clk