Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 20629, Benedict Arnold, R.I.
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(3-1776)
SERVICE  R.I. 
Arnold, Benedict.  Elizabeth
NUMBER W. 20629
CONTENTS
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4910
Rhode Island
Elizabeth Arnold widow of Benedict Arnold dec who was a pensioner under the Act of and who died on the 10 April 1829 of Kent Co in the State of R. I. who was a private in the __ commanded by Captain Waterman of the E Regt. commanded by Col Waterman in the R.I. line for 7 mos and 9 days
Inscribed on the Roll of Rhode Island as the rate of 24 Dollars 33 cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 18th day of Jan. 1840 and sent R. Knight Senate U.S.
Arrears to the 4th of Sept 1839 $85.15
Semi=annual allowance ending 4 Mar. 40 12.16
$97.31
{Act July 7, 1838}
Recorded by D.D. Addison, Clerk
Book A. Vol. 2.d  Page 1

Date of widows death not on. AB
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State of Rhode Island County of Kent
for on this 28 day of September AD 1838 personally appeared before me John Brown one of the Justces of the Court of Common Pleas within & for said County Elizabeth Arnold now resident in the town of Warwick in said County^aged 79 years. who being duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of July 7, 1838 entitled "an act granting half pay 2 pensions to certain widows" in that she is the widow of Benedict Arnold of said Warwick deceased who was a soldier in the war of the Revolution that ^he served as a private in various companies & regiments in^Capt Millards Company also ^Col Waterman's regiment Capt Thomas Kent Capt William Waterman's Company, in And she furtherdeclres that she was married to the said Benedict on the 30 day of June AD 1793 as will  appear by the records of the town of East Greenwich where she was married a Copy whereof is here to annexed, that her husband the said
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Benedict Arnold departed this life on the 10 day of April AD 1829. & since then she has remained unmarried she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service, but the marriage took place previous to the first of January Seventeen hundred & ninety four- the wit at the time above mentioned.
Elizabeth Arnold 
At Warwick this twenty eight day of September AD 1838 Sworn to and subscribed before me And I further certify said Elizabeth Arnold from old age and infirmity is unable to attend court
John brown Just. C.C. Pleas
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I Sylvania Clapp of Warwick in the County of Kent being now 55 years of age on oath do testify & say that Benedict Arnold the husband of Elizabeth Arnold who has signed & sworn to the preceding  declaration died on 10th day of April 1829 I was at his funeral & since the said Elizabeth has remained unmarried
Sylvania Clapp
At Warwick this 28th day of September AD 1838 Sworn to and subscribed before me And I further certify that Sylvania Clapp is a credible witness
John Brown Just. C.C. Pleas
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I nearby Certify that Benedict Arnold, Son of Stephen of Warwick, and Elizabeth Andrew, daughter of Edmond, deceased of East Greenwich, were lawfully joined together in marriage by me, June the Thirtieth day AD. one thousand and seven hundred ninety three.
Phillip Jenkins, Elder,
Recorded & comp. wit the original August 2d 1793 by H. Cooke T. Clk.
State of Rhode Island Kent County
Town Clerk's Office East Greenwich October 2nd AD. 1838.
I certify that the above is a true copy of the record in said Office, with the exception of the date, which is expressed on the record in fair legible Figures, as follows "June the 30th day AD. 1793.
Nathan Whiting Town Clerk
I, Nathan Whiting Above named, depose and say, that I hold the office of Town Clerk in the County, town and State aforesaid, and that the above is a true extract from the Records of said Town, with the exception named, as certified by me.
Nathan Whiting Town Clerk
Sworn to and subscribed before me
John Brown Just. CC Pleas
Peley Whitman and Jos. Tarbox will certify to some services of  W. Arnolds
To get the certificate of Clk Court of C. Pleas
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April 22, 1938.
Mrs. O. E. Black Lakeside Nebraska 
BA-J/ILL
Benedict Arnold  W. 20629
Dear Madam:   Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of Benedict Arnold, son of Stephen Arnold, who, you state, was a half-brother of Benedict Arnold (the infamous). 
The data which follow are found in the papers on file in pension claim, W. 20629, based upon service of Benedict Arnold in the Revolutionary War. 
Benedict Arnold, son of Stephen, resided in Warwick, Kent County, Rhode Island, at the time of the Revolutionary War; the name of his mother, and the date and place of his birth are not shown. No relationship between this family and that of Benedict Arnold, the traitor, is shown in this claim. 
Benedict Arnold (Stephen's son) enlisted sometime in May, 1775, served as a private on short alarms and monthly tours until the fall of 1778, amounting in all to more than seven months, in Captains Reuben Whitman's, Squire Miller's, Thomas Rice's and William Waterman's companies, Colonels Holden's and John Waterman's Rhode Island regiments. 
 He died April 10, 1829, in Warwick, Kent County, Rhode Island.
The soldier married June 30, 1793," Elizabeth Andrew, daughter of Edmond, deceased, of East Greenwich," Rhode Island, where their marriage was recorded. The date of Elizabeth's birth, and the name of her mother are not shown.
 Elizabeth Arnold, the soldier's widow, was allowed pension
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on her application executed September 28, 1838, at which time she resided in Warwick, Kent County, Rhode Island; she was aged then seventy nine years. 
No reference was made to children of Benedict Arnold and his wife, Elizabeth.
 In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, name of person paid, and, possibly, the date of death of this pensioner, you should address the Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, this city, and furnish the following: 
Elizabeth Arnold, widow of Benedict Arnold, Certificate #4910
 Issued January 18, 1840 
Rate $24.33 per annum 
Commenced March 4, 1836 
Act of July 7, 1838 
Rhode Island Agency. 
Very truly yours, 
A. D. HILLER, Executive Assistant to the Administrator.
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1938-April 22- Hist. to Mrs. O. E. Black I.L.L.
WIDOW, & c.
File No. 20,629
Elizabeth Arnold Widow of Benedict Arnold
Priv. Rev. War
Act July 7" 1838
Index: Vol. A, Page 18
[Arrangement of 1870.]
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I Augustus G. Miller of Warwick in the County of Kent State of Rhode Island, being forty four years of age. On Oath do testify and state, that I am in possession of the Military and ther papers belonging to my Grandfather, the late Capt. Squire Millerd of Warwick in the County and State aforesaid who commanded A Company of Militia of the Town of Warwick in the Revolutionary War. And it appears by said papers that Benedict Arnold of Warwick belonged to said Company and did duty as a private in said Company in Col. Waterman's Regiment from October the 1st day to the 30th day of the same month 1777-30 days- and. it further appears by said papers that the aforesaid Benedict Arnold did duty in Said Company in Col. Holder's Regiment from July the 23rd day to the 31st day of the same month (both days included) in the year 1778-9 days, As appears by the pay abstracts of said Company.
Warwick Oct. 15th 1838
Augustus G. Millerd
State od Rhode Island Kent County ss
In Warwick the 15th day of October AD 1838 Personally appeared Augustus G. Millerd and made Oath to the truth of the above statement by him Subscribed before me. and I further certify that the said Augustus G. Millerd is a credible person.
Wm Harrison Justice of the Peace
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I Nathan Miller of Warwick in the County of Kent being now eighty six years of age on Oath do testify and say that I was acquainted with Benedict Arnold late of Said  Warwick and the husband of Elizabeth Arnold now his widow, said Benedict and myself in the two first years of the war of the Revolution were soldiers together in Capt Reuben Whitman's Company of Militia and we served in that and other Companies until I joined the Kentish Gards. In 1775 said Benedict and myself served as privates in said Whitmans Company and afterwards Squire Millerd, who succeeded said Whitman
In the months of May and June we served a tour of twenty 20 days Stationed at Warwick neck, and afterwards upon another

we served fifteen days at a place called Quidnesset neck in North Kingston this was in the month of June and July
In the Month of December of the same year we served a month stationed at the old Castle at Warwick neck.  And I further certify that in January 1776 about the time Prudence was burnt by the enimy, we were called out and served a month at least on said Island and on the shore opposite.  In Warwick about six miles from home and in the fall of the year we served another month at Warwick neck.  This was Just before the enimy landed, In December I left the Militia and joined the Kentish Gards but said Benedict continued to serve in said Millerds Company or in Capt. Whitmans or Capt Thomas Rice's Company until the end of the War where he was drafted- but how much he served after this I cannot say but he must have served a great deal as the Militia were frequently called out
Nathan Miller
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State of Rhode Island County of Kent ss
On this 22 day of November AD 1838 personally appeared before the Subscriber a Justice of the Peace within and for said County at Warwick in said county Nathan Miller the written named deponent who subscribed and was duly sworn to the truth of his deposition according to Law
I further  certify that I am personally acquainted with the said Nathan Miller and that he is a credible witness
Wm Harrison Justice of the Peace
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I William Waterman of Warwick in the County of Kent aged ninety four years of age an oath do testify and say that I was well acquainted with Benedict Arnold formally of said Warwick and the husband of Elizabeth Arnold now his widow. Said Benedict frequently serve in the War of the Revolution in the Company under my Command but it is difficult for me at this time to specify the particular times he was on duty in said Company Several time at Warwick neck he served at one time at said Warwick neck one month he also served several other tours but less than a month at a time. how many times or how long I ^Cannot now say Sometimes we were Called out and returned in a few days and Said Benedict served in almost all the [?allorums ] that Said Company was Called out which was very freequent but I cannot now Specify times
William Waterman X his mark
Amanda W. Allen
State of Rhode Island Kent County SS
On this 7th day of June AD 1839 Personally appeared before me the Subscriber a Justice of the Peace within and for Said County at Warwick in Said County William Waterman the above names deponent who subscribed and was duly sworn to the truth of his deposition according to Law-
I further Certify that I am personally acquainted with the Said Capt. William Waterman and that he is a Credible Witness
Wm Harrison Justice of the Peace
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6579
Elizabeth Arnold
R.I.
ACT 7. July 38.
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7.9 d-/m
$24:33.
No deduction
Hon. N. R Knight
Senate US
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I Benjamin Carpenter of Warwick in the County of Kent aged eighty years on oath do testify and say that I was well acquainted with Benedict Arnold formerly of Said Warwick ad the Husband of Elizabeth Arnold now his Widow I well remember that during the War of the Revolution ^ said Benedict performed many tours of duty but it is now so long since I cannot call to mind the particular months except one I well remember that in August 1778 in Sullivan's expedition we both served a month on the Island of Rhode Island as privates I was in Squire Millard's Company and the Said Benedict was in the same Company under Col. John Waterman I have also a recollection that we served another month together Stationed at Warwick Neck to Gard the Shore in the fall of said Year 1778 and I have no doubt I served other times with the Said Benedict but cannot specify them
Benjamin Carpenter
State of Rhode Island Kent County ss
In Warwick this 7th day of June AD 1839 Personally appeared before the Subscriber a Justice of the Peace within and for Said County, Benjamin Carpenter the above named deponent who subscribed and was duly Sworn to the truth of his deposition according to Law-
I further Certify that I am personally acquainted with the Said Benjamin Carpenter, and that he is a Credible witness
Wm Harrison Justice of the Peace
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[White raised/embossed seal]
State of Rhode Island
Providence Plantations.
Secretary's office Decem 14, 1839
I Henry Bowen Secretary of said state and Keeper of the Records and the Seal thereof
Do Certify, that at the date of the official certificates annexed, the said John Brown was Justice of the Court of Common Pleas within the County of Kent, and William Harrison Justice of the Peace for the town of Warwick in said County: duly elected and Commissioned, as appears of record in the office
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the Seal of said State at Providence the day and year above written.
Henry Bowen
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I enclose the application and papers of Mrs. Elizabeth Arnold, widow of Benedict for a pension, which were sent to me a few days past, and will thank the Commis^s to examine them as soon as convenient & make out the certificate for what the proof & the law allows-
Respectfully yrs.
NR Knight
Jan'y 13. 1840
Commis^s of Pensions.
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Lakeside, Nebraska
April 6, 1938
Veterans Administration
Washington, D.C.
A.D. Hiller,
Dear Sir:  I would like to know the military ranking and the Revolutionary War service, if any, of Benedict Arnold, son of Stephen Arnold, who was half-brother of the famous (or should I say infamous) Benedict Arnold.
I will greatly appreciate and information you can give me.
Very Sincerely,
[Signed:Mrs. O. E. Black.]
Mrs. O. E. Black
Lakeside, Nebraska
[Black ink stamp: RECEIVED APR 11 1938
MAIL BUB-DIV
VETS ADM]