Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File B. L. Wt. 742-100, Benjamin Bickford, R. I.
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Service 
RI
Bickford, Benjamin
Beckford
Number
B.L. Wk 742-100
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Providence 31#. March 1796

This certifies that Benjamin Bickford late a Sargeant in the Rhode Island Regmt was enlisted for and served during the late War is entitled to receive One Hundred Acres of Military bounty Lands of the United States, agreeably to Sundry Resolves of Congress
Jereh Ohny late Lieut N Comd Rhode Island Regmt

James W. Henry Esq.
Secretary at War
Philadelphia
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No 742
Benjamin Bickford
Sergeant
Rhode Island Line
Elizabeth Allen daughter
& only heir at law
Warrant issues February 10th
Wg

1937 - June 4 list to Mrs. John F. Marvel Esq
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Free
Hon. James Burrell B.
Senator in Congress
Washington City
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At a Court of Probate holden within and for the Town of Providence on the eleventh day of January AD 1819.

Be it remembered, that from the evidence adduced to the Court, it is proved to the satisfaction of the Court, that Elizabeth Allen, wife of William Allen, formerly Elizabeth Bickford, is the daughter and the only lawful heir of Benjamin Beckford formerly of this Town, deceased

State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations Providence Ss
I Nathan W. Jackson Clerk of the Court of Probate of the Town of Providence, in the County of Providence, in said State do hereby certify that the above is a true copy from the Records of said Court.
In Testimony whereof I here unto subscribe my name, and set the Seal of said Court the fifteenth day of January AD 1819
Nathan W. Jackson
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Hon Secretary of the War Department
Section of Bounty Lands
I William Allen, husband of Elizabeth Allen within named hereby authorize & request you to deliver the Warrant issued to the heir of Benjamin Bickford upon his discharge to the Hom James Burrell Jr Senator in Congress from this state & oblige yours
Providence R.I. January 15, 1819
for self & Elizabeth Allen
William Allen
Attn: Lem H Arnold
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Providence

providence Jany 15, 1819
I have procured the necessary papers for the warrant upon the discharge of B. Bickford & send the same to you at Sen Carrington required. I have no news your family are all in health. It is today very cold & threatens snow
Yours
Lew H Arnold
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June 4, 1937
Benjamin Bickford
Wt. 742-100
BA-J/AWF
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Mrs. John F. Marvel
5 Whelden Avenue
East Providence
Rhode Island
Dear Madam:
The data which follow concerning Benjamin
Bickford or Beckford were obtained from claim for
bounty land based upon his service in the War of
the Revolution.
The date and place of birth of Benjamin Bickford were not given, nor were the names of his
parents shown.
sergeant.
Benjamin Bickford served six years, one month,
and fifteen days in a Rhode Island regiment, and was
discharged June 15, 1783, at which time he was a sergeant.
He was referred to in 1819 as deceased and
formerly of Providence, Rhode Island; definite date
of his death not shown.
Elizabeth Allen, wife of William Allen, was
allowed bounty land on account of the service of her
father, the above noted Benjamin Bickford (Beckford),
on her application executed on January 15, 1819 in
Providence, Rhode Island, at which time it was stated
that she was the “only lawful heir”.
The papers on file in this claim contain no
further reference to family.
In order to obtain information in regard to
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location of the land referred to herein, you should
apply to The Commissioner of the General Land Office,
Washington, D. C., and give the following data:
Warrant # 742-100 acres- Issued February 10, 1819.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER
Executive Assistant
to the Administrator
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Ent’d.
a certificate of heirship
&c required and
authority for the
and receipt is
delivery ^ and receipt of
the Warrant
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BY HIS EXCELLENCY
GEORGE WASHINGTON, ESQ;
General and Commander in Chief of the Forces of the
United States of America.
THESE are to CERTIFY that the Bearer hereof
Benjamin Bickford, Sergeant
in the Rhode Island Regiment, having faithfully served the United States six years, one month fifteen
days and being inlisted for the War only, is
hereby DISCHARGED from the American Army.
GIVEN at HEAD-QUARTERS the
15th June of 83-
[signature] G. Washington
By HIS EXCELLENCY'S
Command,
J. Turnbull [illegible]
REGISTERED in the Books
of the Regiment, Rhode Island
J. Freeman Adjutant.
THE above Benjamin Bickford
has been honored with the BADGE of MERIT for six
Years faithful Service.
Jere’h. Onley Lieu. [illegible]
Rhode Island Reg’t.
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Hon’ble James Burrill
a memorandum to investigate
a Revolutionary Land Claim
Nov. 27. 1818.
Wrote to Mr. Burrill for what
Is wanting
7th Feby 1818
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I made enquiry here the other day
Relative to a claim of Beckford for
Revolutionary bounty land. I left with
Mr. Calhoun a letter to me from Edward
Carrington on that subject. Mr C. was
good enough to promise that enquiry
should be made by one of the officials 
of the Department & an answer given.
I have his memorandum to call the
Secy’s attention to the project & would
be obliged by as early an answer 
as his convenience will admit
James Burrill [illegible]
Feb’y 7th
Will Mr. Cutting examine & report
this subject - ?
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Ent.
Hon'l. Jas. Burrill Esq.
Certif'te. of Heirship in
a Revol'y. Pension
Benj. Beckford
[illegible] No. 742
Mr. Cutting
War Department
Jan. 25.
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Sir
I inclose the required proof in
the case of the application of
the heir of Benja. Bickford
for Bounty Land. I believe
the case is a revolutionary
one-
I am respectfully
your obed't. servant
James Burrill [illegible]
Senate Chambers
Jany 25. 1819
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4 men
MRS. JOHN F. MARVEL
5 WHELDEN AVENUE
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I.
May 10, 1937
Veterans Administration,
Washington, D. C.
Have you revolutionary services for
the following men?
Lemuel Holt, Born Feb. 10, 1737, Lancaster,
wife Margaret.
Benjamin Beckford, Born 1739 - Salem-
wife Sarah
James Carleton B. May 29, 1726 Bradford
Wife Elizabeth
Benjamin Stevens born 1734 - of Andover
wife Hannah
am hoping they received pensions and
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MRS. JOHN F. MARVEL
5 WHELDEN AVENUE
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I.
that there will be some family data.
Sincerely,
Abbie W. Marvel
[stamp]
RECEIVED MAY 12 1937
[illegible] SUB DIV.
[illegible] ADM. 34
[illegible]
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June 4, 1937
BA-J/AWF aw
Mrs. John F. Marvel
5 Whelden Avenue
East Providence
Rhode Island
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which
you request the Revolutionary War record of the
following soldiers:
Lemuel Holt, born February 10, 1737 in Lancaster, wife Margaret.
Benjamin Beckford, born in 1739, Salem. wife Sarah.
James Carleton, born May 29, 1726, Bradford, wife Elizabeth.
Benjamin Stevens, born 1743 of Andover, wife Hannah.
The Revolutionary War records of this office
fail to afford any information in regard to either
Lemuel Holt or James Carleton.
Because of the great demand for Revolutionary War
data and the limited trained clerical force
available for furnishing such information, it is not
possible to comply in full with each request.
The Revolutionary War record of Benjamin Bickford
or Beckford is furnished herewith.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER
Executive Assistant
to the Administrator