Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 23519, Alexander Arnold, Mass. R.I.
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Service
Mass.
R.J.

Arnold, Alexander

Number
S. 23.519

Contents
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5176
New York

Alexander Arnold
of Washington in the State of New York who was a [illegible] in the [illegible] commanded by Captain Allen of the Rep. commanded by Col. Willem in the New York line for 15 mos a Len[illegible] Mass & 9" a Priv:

Inscribed on the Roll of New York
at the rate of 105 Dollars ___ cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.

Certificate of Pension issued the 6th day of July, 1813 and [illegible]

Arrears to 4th of Sep. 1832 59"50
Semi=anl. allowance ending 4th '33 52"50

$210"00

Revolutionary Claim,
Act June 7, 1832.

Recorded by Geo. C. Stiles Clerk,
Book D. Vol 5. Page 60
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4861.
Alexander Arnold of 
Hartford, Washington 
County. N.York.
I

29 Months
1/2 Jim sargeant.

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add [illegible]

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15 mo Sergs.
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29 87

75 2
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State of New York
County of Washington
On this twenty eighth day of December day of August in the years of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty two personally appeared in open Court before. John Willard [illegible] judges of the court
of Washington County, State of New York & his [illegible], Alexander Arnold a resident of Hartford in the County of Washington and state of New York aged seventy seven years who bring duly [illegible] according to laws doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress [illegible] June seventh 1832_ _ _ That he entered the service of the United States under the following nam[illegible] offers and served as [illegible] stated he enlisted as a soldier for eight months in the Rhode Island fore[illegible] is entered the service the 1st of May 1775 under Cap Matthew Allen and Lieut James Smith in Col Millers Regiments and under Command of General Putnam. Resided at Swansey and in rested there being in Bristol County, Massachusetts. Marched through Rehoboth, Rentham of Dedham and was stationed at Rocksburg for a time from thence march to plough hill near Bunker Hill and left the service the last day of December 1775 having ended the eight Months service _ _ _ Also that he enlisted [illegible-crossed out] on the 1st March 1776 as a Sargeant for twelve Months, served three months and left the service 1st June by resigning [illegible-crossed out] his place to a substitute [illegible]. This last investment was
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in Gen. Babcocks Brigade of the Rhode Island troops or Militia in Coln Lippits Regiment and Capt. Terv's Company. entered the service at Swansey Massachusetts and was stationed at Newport Rhode Island during the three Months above named. And also that he enlisted in the Massachusetts troops in July 1776 for five months in Capt. Nathaniel Carpenter's company of Coln Cary's Regiment and was under command of Genl Putnam. entered the service at Swansey Bristol County Massachusetts marchd through Providence, Rhode Island, through the state of Connecticut to the City of New York and was stationed there till September 15th then marchd to Fort Washington & from thence to White Plains and up the Hudson river and left the service in December 1776 near what was calld Stoughtons Bridge. Also entered the service in the Rhode Island forces on the first of March 1777 by enlistment as Serg't in Capt. Oney's Compy Col. Crary's Regiment in Genl. Cornwell's Brigade. enlisted at Swansey Massachusetts for twelve months. stationed at Bristol, Rhode Island through the summer season and at Little Compt through the winter. and left the service at the same place on 1st March 1775. Drew ten Dollars for months as pay for services. having no documents to prove his services, no any discharge from service he knows of no person whose testimony he can procure who can testify to his services
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That he did actually serve the United States in the war of the Revolution as a Soldier in the Militia two years and four months and which said services are above stated.
That he was born in the town of North Kingston in the State of Rhode Island on the 27 June 1755 and is 77 years of age. was living in the aforesaid town when he enlisted as in his statement is set fourth has no record of his ag has resided in the town of Hartford in the County of Washington & state of New York for thirty five years and now resides there. (illegible) no discharge from service is known in his neighborhood by Daniel Martin, George Witherell, Samuel Bouen & they know of no person by whom he can prove his revolutionary services.
He hereby relinquishes any claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present and declare that his name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any state.
Sworn & Subscribed this}
28th day of August 1832}
before me in open court
J. L. Leigh Clk.}
Alexander Arnold

We George Witherell a Clergyman residing in the town of Hartford in the County of Washington & state of New York and Daniel Martin, residing in the same place, hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Alexander Arnold who has subscribed and sworn to the above declarations. That we believe him to be seventy seven years of age. That he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the Revolution and that we concur in that opinion. George Witherell Daniel Martin
Subscribed and sworn}
this 28 day of}
August 1832 before me}
John Willard first
Justice Wash County Courts
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And the said 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 certifies that it appears to them that George Witherell who has signed the foregoing certificate is a Clergyman resident in the town of Hartford and that Daniel Martin who has also signed the farm is a resident in said Town of Hartford and are credible persons and that their statement is entitled to credit.

I J. S. Leigh Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of the County of Washington in the state of New York do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Alexander Arnold for a pension. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court this 28th day of August 1832
J.S. Leigh Clk

State of New York}
Washington County} Ss. I Jesse S.. Leigh Clerk as aforesaid do certify that Alexander Arnold above named appeared in open court on the 28th day of August last as above stated and was duly sworn by me to the truth of the foregoing declaration and I further certify that the said declaration then as now was in two different & distinct hand writings and that this and the annexed half sheet on the same which were then presented in court and that contained the said declaration of the said Alexander Arnold. And I further certify that I have fastened them three half sheets at the top with red tape and placed my seal of Office thereupon this 7th day of December 1832 I hereunto set my name. J. S. Leigh Clk.
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Alexander Arnold
New York

aomd

Hono W Peleker
H.R
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BRIEF in the case of Alexander Arnold
of Washington in the State of New York
(Act 7th June, 1832.)

1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? open Court

2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?

3. How old is he? 77

4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed.

Period.
1st May In 1775
1st March 1776
July
1st March 1777

Duration of Service.
Years,
1
Months,
8
3
5
Days.

Rank.
As a
Private
Sargeant
Private
Sargent

Names of General and Field Officers under who he served.
Gen.
Cap Allen. Colo Miller
Cap. Feros Colo. Lippet
Cap Carpenter Colo Cary
Cap Oney Colo Crary

5. In what battles was he engaged? None mentioned

6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? at swansey

7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditionary evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? Traditionary

8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? Correct

I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
George Payton Examining Clerk.
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November 28, 1938
BA-J/AWF
Alexander Arnold
S. 23519
Evelyn Arnold Potter
420 Fillmore Avenue
East Aurora, New York
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you
request the War of 1812 record of John Arnold, and
the Revolutionary War record of Alexander Arnold
who enlisted in Swansea, Massachusetts.
In order to identify the War of 1812 record
of the John Arnold in whom you are particularly
interested, as much as possible of the following
data in regard to him are essential: approximate
dates of birth and death and places of residence
at enlistment and after service.
The record of Alexander Arnold is furnished
herein as found in papers on file in claim for
pension, S. 23519, based upon his military service
in the Revolutionary War. This is the record of the
only Alexander Arnold found on file in the Revolutionary
War records of this office.
Alexander Arnold was born January 27, 1755
in North Kingston, Rhode Island. The names of
his parents are not given.
While residing in said North Kingston, or in
Swansea, Bristol County, Massachusetts, Alexander
Arnold enlisted at Swansea, May 1, 1775, served
eight months as private in Captain Matthew Allen's
company, Colonel Miller's regiment, and was stationed
at Roxbury, part of the time. He enlisted March 1,
1776, served three months as sergeant in Captain
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Tew's company, Colonel Lippitt's Rhode Island
regiment. He enlisted sometime in July, 1776,
served five months in Captain Nathaniel Carpenter's
company, Colonel Cary's Massachusetts regiment. He
enlisted March 1, 1777, served one year as sergeant
in Captain Olney's company, Colonel Crary's Rhode
Island regiment.
The soldier, Alexander Arnold, was allowed
pension on her application executed August 28, 1832,
at which time he was living in Hartford, Washington
County, New York, where he had lived for thirty-five
years.
The papers on file in this claim contain no
discernible data in regard to family.
In order to obtain the date of last payment
of pension, name and address of person paid, and
possibly the date of death of this pensioner, you
should apply to The Comptroller General, General
Accounting Office, Records Division, Washington, D. C., and furnish the following data-
Alexander Arnold
Certificate #5176
Issued February 6, 1833
Rate $105.00 per annum
Commenced March 4, 1831
Act of June 7, 1832
New York Agency.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER
Executive Assistant
to the Administrator
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[left page]
Revolution
23519
INVALID.
File No. 23,579
Alexander Arnold
Serg Rev War
Act: June 7 32
Index: --Vol. 2, Page 11
[Arrangement of 1870.]
[right page]
Nov. 19 99
Mrs. F. C. Mulkin
Friendship, N. Y.
[underline]
Sept. 13, 1905 History to
A.D. Arnold Sandy Hill, N. Y.
[underline]
1929 - Mch. 22. Hist to Mrs.
George B. Potter awy
1931 May 19. Hist to Grace
Arnold awy
1938 Nov. 10 hist to Wm. Bradford 
Browne requested by
H. W. Jenks awy
[underline]
1935 Nov. 28-hist to Evelyn A. Potter awy
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[stamp] RECEIVED NOV 7 1938 MAIN SUB-DIV VETS ADM READER # 8 
Washington, D. C., Nov. 7, 1938.
Box 424, Benj. Franklin P. O.
Revolutionary & 1812 War Records,
Veterans Admin.
Washington, D. C.
Please send history of Revolutionary War pension papers
Of ALEXANDER ARNOLD, 1840 List, aged 85 years, Bath, Steuben Co. N. Y.
To---
Mr. William Bradford Browne,
P. O. Box 432,
North Adams, Mass.
Especially if the pensioner tells where he was born, and also
anything about his father. Information for Acctg. Office not
necessary. Thank you.
Very truly yours,
H. W. Jenks
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John Arnold ^ not searched, (name ^ more sometimes
spelled “Arnol” in old records
was in War of 1812 would like
all data you have concerning
him.
Alexander ^ S.23519 Arnold, who was much
older than his brother John was
in Rev. War, he enlisted at Swansea
Mass. The parentage of these
two men is very much
desired, also names of brothers, sisters,
in fact anything that will help
me to trace my Amold line
through them.
Thank you
Evelyn Arnold Potter
420 Fillmon Ave
East Aurora
N. Y.
Oct-19-1938
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Hartford, N. Y.
Apr. 20, 1931
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington D.C
Dear Sir
The Adjutant Generals
office of the War Dept
suggested I might possibly
get some information
by writing you.
Have you any records
about Alexander Arnold? 
He was a Revolution
soldier and enlisted from
Rhode Island in or
near Providence. 
Are there any records
about Josiah ^No Arnold ^ of R. I. 
Alexander Father?
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Any information you
Could give me about
the Arnold family
I would appreciate.
Yours very truly,
Grace Arnold
Hartford,
Wash. Co.
New York.
[stamp] U. S. PENSION OFFICE O APR 23 1931
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[stamp] U. S. PENSION OFFICE F JUL 20 1928
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Commissioner of Pensions:
Dear Sir, - 
I believe there was an Alexander
Arnold who served as private
in Arnolds (was this Benedict the
Traitor)? 15th Regiment R. I. Militia
commanded by Col. Thomas Church
Rev. War, There was also an
Alexander Arnold rank not stated 
who served as a member of Col.
Archibald Crary’s Regiment of
R. I. State Troops Rev. War. Were
there two men by that name
who served in Rev. or did one
man serve in both Regiments? 
Do your records give the place
of residence and names of parents
of Alexander Amold
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was then a Josiah or (Josias)
Arnold of R. I. who served in
the Revolution if so do your
records give name of parents &
etc. -
Have you any record of a Price 
Croper who served in Revolution
if so can you give names of parents
and place of residence.
Do you have 1812 War records in
your office; am trying to find when
John Arnold who lived in South
Arlington Vt. Enlisted.
John S. Carter was a revolutionary
soldier, can you give me name of
parents & place of birth.
The above are some of the ‘problems’ in
my lines that I am trying to work out
and if you can help me will be
over
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very grateful indeed. I do not
know just what the rules of
your office are, but trust I am
not overstepping any of them.
Very respectfully
(Mrs. Geo. B.) Evelyn Arnold Potter
Cambridge
N. Y.
W. Main St.
[stamp] U. S. PENSION OFFICE JUL 20 1928
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A. D. ARNOLD
ATTORNEY AND COUNSELOR
SANDY HILL, N.Y.
August 25, 1905.
[stamp] U. S. P. B. OLD [illegible] NAVY FILES AUG 29 1905
Commissioner of Pensions,
Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir: -
In 1833, Alexander Arnold, then I think of Avoca, Steuben
Co., N. Y., was granted a pension of $105 per year. The
pension certificate is still in existence and my informant
states that the papers were recorded in Book D. Volume 5, Page
60, but did not state whether the records were in Albany or
Washington. Can you give me any information in regard to
Mr. Arnold? I believe he inlisted in Rhode Island, and I
think at some time during the War he was a Sargent.
I wrote the Military Secretary and he referred me to you.
From his letter I judge that Mr. Arnold inlisted as a Private
in Arnold's Company, 15th Regiment, Rhode Island Militia,
Commanded by Colonel Thomas Church, Revolutionary War.
Thanking you in advance for your courtesy, I am,
Very truly yours,
A. D. Arnold
Dict.
[stamp] U. S. PENSION OFFICE A Aug 28 1905
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[stamp] O. W. & N. DIVISION
SEP 15 1899
RECEIVED.
awn
Commissioner of Pensions
Dear Sir
I am desirous
of  getting information
of one Alexander Arnold
who served in 
the Revolutionary
war.
I understand that
he was born Jan. 27, 1755
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that he served two yrs
was with Gen. Putman
at the Battle of Long
Island - was also with
Gen. Sullivan for a time:
Afterwards drew a
pension for several years
I will be very grateful
for any information
you can give me and
should, there be any
expense connected with
it please inform me.
Sincerely Yours
Mrs. H. C. Mulkin
Friendship
New York
September 11, 1899
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You will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his 
widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau. 
Alexander Arnold S.23519
DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. | LENGTH OF SERVICE. | RANK. | OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. CAPTAIN. | COLONEL. | STATE.
Enl. Swansea Mass May 1. 75 | 8 mos. | | Matthew Allen | Miller | R. I.
Swansea Mass Mch. 1. 76 | 3 " | Sergt. | Tew | Lippett | R.I.
Swansea July 76 | 5 “ | | Nathaniel Carpenter | Cary | Mass
Swansea Mch 77 | 1 year | Sgt. | Olney | Crary | R.I.
Battles engaged in, ___
Residence of soldier at enlistment, North Kingston, R. I.
Date of application for pension, Aug. 28, 1832.
Residence at date of application, Hartford Washington
Age at date of application, B. North Kingston R. I. Jany. 27, 1755.
Remarks:
Only Alexander Arnold
Very respectfully,
Commissioner
15567b2m11 - 04
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Rev. and 1812
Wars Section
AWF/sel
March 21, 1929
Mrs. George B. Potter
W. Main Street
Cambridge, New York
Madam:
I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War
pension claim, S. 23519, it appears that Alexander
Arnold was born January 27, 1755, in North Kingston,
Rhode Island.
While residing in said North Kingston, he enlisted
at Swansea, Massachusetts and served as follows:
From May 1, 1775, eight months in Captain Matthew
Allen's Company, Colonel Miller's Rhode Island Regiment;
from March 1, 1776, three months as sergeant in Captain
Tew's Company, Colonel Lippitt's Rhode Island Regiment;
from in July, 1776, five months in Captain Nathaniel
Carpenter's Company, Colonel Cary's Massachusetts Regiment; from in March, 1778, one year as sergeant in Captain
Olney's Company, Colonel Crary's Rhode Island Regiment.
He was allowed pension on his application executed
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August 28, 1832, at which time he was living in Hartford,
Washington County, New York.
There are no data as to family.
The above noted Alexander Arnold is the only soldier
by that name found on the Revolutionary War records of
this bureau.
Respectfully,
E. W. MORGAN
Acting Commissioner.
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November 10, 1938
RA-J/AWF
Alexander Arnold
S. 23519
Mr. William Bradford Browne
P. O. Box 432
North Adams, Massachusetts
Dear Sir:
As requested by Mr. H. W. Jenks of this city,
you are furnished herein the Revolutionary War
record of Alexander Arnold, listed as a pensioner
in 1840, of Bath, Steuben County, New York.
The data which follow were obtained from
papers on file in claim for pension, S. 23519,
based upon the military service of Alexander Arnold.
This is the record of the only Alexander Arnold
found on file in the Revolutionary War records of
this office.
Alexander Arnold was born January 27, 1755 in
North Kingston, Rhode Island. The names of his
parents are not given.
While residing in said North Kingston, Alexander Arnold enlisted at Swansea, Bristol Co. Mass., he enl. In Swansea etc. Massachusetts, May 1, 1775, served eight months as private in
Captain Matthew Allen's company, Colonel Miller's
regiment, and was stationed at Roxbury, a part of
the time. He enlisted March 1, 1776, served three
months as sergeant in Captain Tew's company, Colonel
Lippitt's Rhode Island regiment. He enlisted some
time in July, 1776, served five months in Captain
Nathaniel Carpenter's company, Colonel Cary's Massachusetts
regiment. He enlisted March 1, 1777, served
one year as sergeant in Captain Olney's company, Colo-
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nel Crary's Rhode Island regiment.
The soldier, Alexander Arnold, was allowed
pension on his application executed August 28, 1832,
at which time he was living in Hartford, Washington
County, New York, where he had resided for 35 yrs.
The papers on file in this claim contain no
discernible data relative to family.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER
Executive Assistant
to the Administrator
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May 19, 1931.
Rev. & 1812 Wars Section
AWF:ILL
Grace Arnold
Hartford, Washington County, New York.
Dear Madam:
You are advised that it appears from the papers in the
Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 23519, that Alexander Arnold
was born January 27, 1755 in North Kingston, Rhode Island.
While residing in said North Kingston, he enlisted at
Swansea, Massachusetts, and served as follows: from May 1, 1775,
eight months in Captain Matthew Allen's Company, Colonel Miller's
Rhode Island Regiment; from March 1, 1776, three months as sergeant
in Captain Tew's Company, Colonel Lippitt's Rhode Island Regiment;
from in July, 1776, five months in Captain Nathaniel Carpenter's
Company, Colonel Cary's Massachusetts Regiment; from in March, 1777,
one year as sergeant in Captain Olney's Company, Colonel Crary's
Rhode Island Regiment.
He was allowed pension on his application executed August
28, 1832, at which time he was living in Harford, Washington Coun-
New York.
There are no data as to family.
The above noted Alexander Arnold is the only soldier by
that name found on the Revolutionary War records of this bureau.
Very truly yours,
E. W. MORGAN,
Acting Commissioner.