Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 20,748, Simeon Bowen, Mass. R.I.
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Service Number
Mass. Bowen, Simeon W.20,748
R.I.                  Elizabeth
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Vermont
Elizabeth Bowen  Nancy Clapp July 14 1856
widow of Simeon Bowen
who died on the 7 July 1825
of Georgia Co in the State of Vermont
who was a private in the compy commanded
by Captaine Martin of the regt commanded
by Col in the map
line for 14 months and 6 days
Inscribed on the Roll of Burlington
at the rate of 17 dollars 21 cents, per annum,
commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 8th day of Sept
1837 and sent to 
William Bridges Malbans
Arrears to the 4th of March 1857 $283.26
Semi=annual allowance ending 4Sept 23.60
                                                       $306.86
Revolutionary Claim,
Act July 4, 1836
Section the
Recorded by Danl Boyd
Book  Vol.   Page 34
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2278
Elizabeth Bowen
widow of Simeon
[illegible]
married Oct. 77
Rolls
vol.13p31. Capt. Perry - 75. 10 days
vol 1p38. "J. Bullock 80. 9 ds
" " 55. J. Bullock - 1.16 [illegible]
not on vol 2.36., 48:59. capt Trask
[illegible] - not on Perry's in 75 for
8 mo. Barzilla and Bazaleel Bowen
both on the roll.
[illegible]
14 mo 5 days [illegible]
$47.21
original no deduction
Wm Bridges
St. Albany
Vt.
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Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the 3rd Section of the act of Congress passed July 4th 1836,
State of Vermont} on the 2nd day of May
Georgia Districts} ad 1837, personally appeared
before me the undersigned
authority, Elizabeth Bowen of Berkshire in 
the county of Franklin & State of Vermont, aged
eighty one years on the 5th day of September,
1836, who being first duly sworn according to law, did on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision of the third section of the act of Congress passed July 4th AD1836. 
That she is the widow of Simeon Bowen Jr who was a private in the army of the Revolution, that at the time he entered the service he was an inhabitant of Rehobeth, now called Seekonk, in the county of Bristol in the commonwealth of Massachusetts.
In regard to hid service as a soldier in the army of the United States, she will recollects that in the year 1776, in the month of January or February previous to her marriage to the S Bowen he enlisted for one year and served under Captain Simeon Martin (since Lt. Governor of Rhode Island) She believes that Phillip Martin, brother of Capt Martin [illegible] was Lieut of the same company, that he served in said company one year, and was discharged in the winter of 1777.
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The year following her so husband served in Capt Bullocks company, in the regt commanded by Col Carpentier at the time of Gen Sullivans expedition on Rhode Island has often heard her husband relate being in the engagement, when when the troops left the Island.  She also recollects that during the time the troops were on the Island, that one of the most violent storms of rain occurred that had ever been known to visit the coast.
In this campaign she believes that he served about two months, according, to the best of her recollection.
She further says that she was personally acquainted with capt Martin, & Lieut Martin Capt Bullock and Col Carpinter the officers under whom her husband served.  That she lives in the immediate neighborhood of Simeon Bowen Jr her so husband from her childhood to the time of her marriage.  She further says that in the year 1818 or 19, her said husband made an application for a pension but did not obtain one.
She further declares that she was married to the Simeon Bowen at Rehoboth on the 28 day of October AD 1777, and that her so husband died on the 7th day of July one thousand eight hundred & twenty five, that at the time of his death he was sixty eight years of age, and that she had
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remamed a window ever since that period as will more fully appear by reference to the evidence hereunto annexed Swornto & subscribed the day & year above written   Elizabeth Bowen
Before me William Bridges Judge
I Romeo H Hoyt Clerk of the Probate do hereby certify that the forgoing contains the original proceedings of the said court in the matter of the application of, Elizabeth Bowen for a pension in testimony where of I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this 13th day of July 1837
Romeo H Hoyt, Clerk
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Town Clerks Office Rehoboth May 17th 1837 
I hereby certify that it appears from the Records in this office that Simeon Bowen Jr and Elizabeth Allen both of Rehoboth were joined in Marriage on the Twenty eighth day of October A.D. 1777, duly Examined by me Cyrus M. Wheaton Town Clerk Bristol S Rehoboth May 17th 1837 Personally appeared before me the above named Cyrus M. Whenton, Known to me as Town Clerk of Rehoboth and made oath that the above certificate is correct James Bliss Justice of the Peace
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I Otis Clapp of Berkshire in the County of Franklin and State of Vermont aged sixty eight years do testify depose and say that I am personally acquainted with Elizabeth Bowen of [said] Berkshire widow of Simeon Bowen  deceased and have been for the space of thirty five years and know that she is the widow of the aforesaid Simeon that she said Simeon Bowen died in the year 1825 and that said Elizabeth has remained a widow ever since that period and that she is a woman of respectable character and entitled to full faith and credit- Otis Clap subscribed and sworn to this 9th day of June AD 1837. Before me William Bridges Judge of Probate I further certify that I am fully satisfied that the above named deponent is a credible witness- W. Bridges Judge
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I Cromwell Bowen of Berkshire in the County of Franklin and State of Vermont aged fifty one years do testify and say that Elizabeth Bowen is the widow of Simeon Bowen late of Berkshire deceased that he died on the 7th day of July 1825 and that sd [said] Elizabeth has remained a widow ever since that period and that she is a woman of truth and veracity Sworn to and subscribed this 9th  day of June 1837  Cromwell Bowen.  Before me William Bridges Judge I hereby certify that I am personally acquainted with Cromwell Bowen and know him to be a man of respectability is a Magistrate within and for the County of Franklin — W. Bridges Judge of Probate
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State of Vermont Franklin County Ss
I Joseph H. Brainerd Clerk of Franklin County Court do hereby certify that William Bridges who has affixed his name to the within is Judge of the Court of Probate for the District of Georgia which is coextensive with the County of Franklin aforesaid that he is duly authorized to administer oaths and that the signatures within purporting  to be his are genuine and that full faith and credit ought to be given to all his acts and judgments as such magistrate Intestimony whereof I have affixed the seal of said County Court and subscribed my name to these presents at St. Albans in said County of Franklin this 13th fay of July AD 1837  Joseph H. Brainerd Clerk
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[illegible] 7th, [illegible]
Allegany County [illegible]
Hon
Commissioner of Pension
[illegible] the [illegible]
at hand. Mrs Elizabeth owen did not
reside in this State but resided in
the state of Vermont town of
Berkshire Franklin Court & died on
the 7th of January 1848 - She was my
mother & [illegible] an half rates of
pensions [illegible] the [illegible]
increase of pension to full rates which
the rest due for [illegible] entitled
to receive - Mr Knight as my agent
in making the application & [illegible]
but I can yet [illegible]
I wish to know if any [illegible] for
remain has been allowed me if nowhere
was it & if the [illegible] has [illegible]
said he who received the money
have stated [illegible] facts in this letter
which [illegible] contained [illegible] former
and but it might [illegible]
[illegible] to land [illegible] letter
[illegible]
[illegible]
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March 18, 1911                                                                        Mrs. John A. Duggan                                            136 Veazie Street                                                                                          North Adams, Mass.                                                                        Madam:                                                                                 In reply to your letter dated the 13th and received the 14" instant, you are advised that in the papers in claim Wid. File No. 20,748, Re Rev, War, it is alleged that Simeon Bowen Jr. of Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts, enlisted April 30, 1776 in Captain John Perry's company of Minutemen, served until they were discharged, and then continued for four months in the "eight-months' service", as a substitute for Barzille Bowen -- no relationship stated. Enlisted at Providence, Rhode Island, January 18, 1776, and serve as Orderly Corporal in Captain Simeon Martin's company, Colonel Christopher Lippitt's (Rhode Island) regiment until February, 1777; one year.                                                             Enlisted March or April, 1777, served in Captain Joseph Franklin's company, Colonel Daggett's (Massachusetts) regiment; one month.                  Enlisted October, 1777, in Captain James Hill's company, Colonel Williams' regiment; one month.  Enlisted August, 1778, in Captain Stephen Bullock's company, Colonel Thomas Carpenter's regiment, and was in the Battle of Rhode Island, August 29, 1778; six weeks.                                        Enlisted in August, 1780 in Captain Jabez Bullock's company Colonel
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Carpenter's regiment; three weeks.                                                Soldier married at Rehoboth, Massachusetts, October 28, 1777, Elizabeth Allen, born September 5, 1755; he died July 7, 1825, aged sixty-eight years, and she was allowed pension in 1837, while a resident of Berkshire, Franklin County, Vermont.  In 1837 Samuel Bowen aged eighty-five years, and Joel Bowen seventy-six years, both of Seekonk (formerly called Rehoboth) Massachusetts, testified to the soldier's did not claim to be relatives.  Elizabeth Bowen died January 17, 1848, as reported by her daughter Nancy Clapp of Angelica, New York, in 1856. There is no further data given.  The above noted is the only Simeon Bowen of the Massachusetts troops found on the Revolutionary War pension records.  Very respectfully,  Commissioner
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Bowen & Alberson Lawyers Suite 603 Youngerman Block Des Moines, Iowa, Jan. 30 1912. The Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D.C. Dear Sir, In 1840 one Elizabeth 7--20,748 Bowen was drawing pension as the widow of Simeon Bowen, a Revolutionary soldier.  Can you inform me the service rendered by Simeon Bowen?  Respectfully yours, Crom Bowen CB.R.
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Briefed by AEWilson Solider Simeon Bowen Additional Service Rev.REMARKS: No Rej. No Wid above W14000 except W210748. b. May 12, 1758 Gloucester RI served R.I. troops No. Rev below W14000 except S.21653 b. abt 1757
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J.W./3  Duggan 136 Veazie Street North Adams . Massachusetts March 13, 1911 Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.C.  Dear Sir:- With referance to the enclosed communication from your office dated Aug. 5, 1904, would it be possible for you to give the Company, Regiment. date of enlistment or other information which will enable me to distinguish between Simeon Bowen the father and Simeon Bowen the son.  To assist you in this matter I enclose copy of record taken from the
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late work "Massachusetts Soldiers and Sailors of the Revolutionary War," For convenience I have consecutively numbered the items.  I am of the opinion that nos. 1&2 & 6&7 are father and son and am anxious to learn which of these soldiers left the widow Elizabeth Allen Bowen to whom the pension was granted. Thanking you for past and present courteous attention regarding this matter I am truly yours Mrs. John A Duggan PS. Kindly return enclosures
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1911 Mch. 18. History to Mrs. John A. Duggan - & 1912 Feby 12. to Mt. Crom Bowen, c | Roy  WIDOW & c. File no. 20748 Elizabeth Bowen Widow of Simeon Bowen Priv. Rev. War Act July 4 " 1836 Index: vol.  _A, Page 78 [Arrangement of 1870.]
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Hon J L Edwards Commr of Pensions
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State of Vermont Franklin County St. Albans augt 15th 1837 Dear Sir  I recd yours of the 7th Inst relative to Mrs Elizabeth Bowen claim.  I herewith enclose you the deposition of Judge Farnsworth in support of the claim    You will please examine the same and return me an answer as soon as convenient.  Very Respectfully Yours [illegible] William Bridges  Hon J L Edwards Comm of Pensions
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13.31.10ds  I Samuel Bowen of the town of Seekonk in the County of Bristol and Commonwealth Massachusetts being now eighty five years of age on oath do testify and say that I was any  [illegible]    with Simeon Bowen formerly of the town of Rehoboth and state of Vermont late deceased, that I knew him in the time of the War of Revolution in the year of AD 1775 April 20th. He joined Capt. John Perrys Company of Minutemen and marched for Boston and there served until the minutemen were discharged, and at the time the minutemen were discharged Barzilla Bowen enlisted in to the eight months service and said  Simeon Bowen served about four months of said eight as his substitute  Samuel Bowen Commonwealth of Massachusetts Bristol   [illegible]  May 16th 1837 There appeared Samuel Bowen and made oath to the truth of this a forgoing officiant by him signed, and I hereby certify that said Samuel Bowen is a reliable witness in His [illegible] James Blanding Justice of the Peace
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I Elanthan Lake of the Town of Seekonk in the County of Bristol and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, being  [illegible] eighty three years of age, on oath so testify and say, that I was acquainted with the Simeon Bowen Jr. formerly of the Town of Rehoboth in the abovesaid County and late of the town of Berkshire in the County of Franklin and State of Vermont late deceased and knew him well during , the Revolutionary War, that said Bowen and myself in January A.D. 1776 belonged to Capt. Simeon Martins Company and Col. Christopher Luppitts Regiment that we were stationed at Newport R.I. seven months and then said Company and Regiment marched for New York I left the Company and said Bowen went, we enlisted for one year and said Bowen served his time out, said Bowen was an orderly Corporal of said Company.  Elnathan Lake  Commonwealth of 
Massachusetts Bristol ss Seekonk May 16th 1807 then appeared the above named Elnathan Lake and made oath to the turth of the aforegoing affidavit by him [illegible] and I hereby certify that saif Elnathan Lake is a credible witness in the premises James Blanding Justice of the Peace
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I Joel Bowen of the Town of Seekonk in the County of Bristol and Commonwealth of Massachusetts being now seventy six years of age on oaty do testify and say that I was acquainted with Simeon Bowen, Jr. formerly of the town of Rehoboth in the County of Bristol and Commonwealth of Massachusetts and late of the town Brookshire in the County of Franklin and state of Vermont late deceased and I knew him during the Revolutionary War that said Simeon Bowen served as a substitute for Nathan Newman one month in Capt. Joseph Franklins Company and Col. Daggeth Regiment that service was performed at Warwick R.I. in the month of march or april in the year 1777.  In October the same year said Simeon Bowen, Jr. served a month in Capt. James Hills Company and Col. Williams Regiment in Tiverton at the time of Genl S[illegible] expedition.  In May or June 1778 said Bowen was out with the Militia at the time Bristol was burnt say about two weeks. in August 1778 said Bowen and myself were drafted and serviced in Capt. Stephen Bullarks Company and Col. Thomas Carpenters Regiment and Genl Toval Brigade the service was on Rhode Island in the time of Genl Sullivans expedition was served six weeks and was in the Battle August 19th 1778.  In August and Sept. 1780 said Bowen served in Capt.  Jabez Bullarks Company of Militia in Col. Carpenters Regiment three weeks at Tiverton R.I.  Joel Bowen Commonwealth of Massachusetts Bristol Ss Seekonk May 16th 1837 then appeared Joel Bowen and made oath to the truth of the aforegoing affidavit by him subscriber and I hereby certify that said Joel Bowen is a credible witness in the premises. James Blanding Justice of the Peace Commonwealth of Massachusetts Bristol Ss. I Anselm Bassettt Register of the Court of Probate in and for said County do hereby certify that James Blanding before whom the forgoing statements were given, is a Justice of the Peace for said County and the signatures aforesaid purporting to be his are genuine. In testimony whereof I have herewith set my hand and affixed the seal of said court this twenty seventh day of June Eighteen Hundred and Thirty Seven. A Bassett
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75 John Perry - Lexington alarm on vol 13 31 10 days | 75  " " Bazelle and Barzilla Vol 10 p 2 on roll 8 mo service | 76 Martin Sippetts 12| 77 Joseph Franklin  sub. nathan Newman 1 mo | 77 James HIlls 1  |78 Stephen Bullocks  6 weeks | 80 Jabez Bullock 3 weeks
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I Joseph D. Farnsworth of the St. Albans, of lawful age being duly sworn, do depose & say that by minutes kept at the time I find that on the 22nd day of April 1818 Simeon Bowen then of Berkshire aged as his states 61 years makes his declaration before me (as Chief Judge of the county court for the county of Franklin) as a Revolutionary solider with a [illegible] to obtain a pension from the United States under the act of 1818.  In which declaration as by the minutes [illegible] I find that he states that he enlisted 18th January 1776 at Providence in Rhode Island for twelve months in the service of the United States as a soldier in Capts. Simeon Martins Company of infantry in Col. Christopher Lippets regiment that he served until February 1777 when he was discharged at Piskskil in the State of New York.  In support of his declaration he afterwards forwarded the Certificate of Capt Martin, (then Lieut Govr of Rhode Island noting that he did enlist the said Bowen & that he served as he has stated.  The declaration of said Bowen & Govr. Martins Cartificate [Illegible] by me forwarded to the Department of War, 21st August 1818, and by the Secg  of War I was advised that the Regiment in which the applicant had served was not considered as Contential consequently [Illegible] the service was admitted the applicant would not be placed on the pension lists. The [illegible] in the use accordingly to my resolution was not returned, to me and probably may be found in the files at Washington - Further your deponent sayeth not August 15th 1837 J.D. Farnsworth Sworn to and subscribed the day and year above written Before me William Bridges Judge of Probate  I further certify that the above named deponent is a respectable Physician hereto held the office of Chief Judge of the County Court, as by hi above States Wm Bridges Judge of Probate
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State of Vermont Georgia District | I Romeo H. Hoyt Clerk of the Probate Court in and for the state and District afsd do hereby certify that the Hon Wm Bridges is Judge of Probate in and for said District duly commissioned and qualified ; that his commission was dated on the 15th day of November 1836 and will expire on the 30th day of November 1837 and that his signatures within written are genuine Given under my hand and seal of sd court this 15th day of August AD 1837 Romeo Hoyt Register of Probate