Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 38645, John Crandell, Continental R.I.
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SERVICE
Continental .R.I.

Crandell, John 
or 'Crandal'

NUMBER
S. 38645

CONTENTS
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State of Rhode Island & Providence Plantations Washington County Ss

On the 7th day of June 1819 before me the Subscriber Chief Justice of the Court of Common Pleas for the County aforesaid. In his proper person appeared John Crandal aged sixty four years resident in westerly in said County of Washington who being duly sworn according to Law doth on his oath make the following declaration 

In order to obtain the provision made by the late act Congress entitled an act to provide for
certain persons engaged in the land & naval service of the United States in the Revolutionary War. That he the said John Crandal enlisted at the commencement of the Revolutionary war and that after serving several periods in the States Service

He enlisted at Prospect Hill near Boston.
In a company commanded by Capt Elijah Lewis Col James M Varnums Regiment in the Rhode Island line for one year commencing on the first day of January 1776 and that he continued to serve in said corps in the service at aforesaid until the first day of January 1777
when he was honourably discharged at Peekes
Kill in the State of New York. That he was
Battles at the White plains and at Hudson
and that he is in reduced circumstances
and stands in need of the assistance of his Country for his support. That he has no other evidence to prove his said services except the
conducting testimony transmitted herewith

Sworn to before the Subscriber the
day & year first written

I Amos Cross in as aforesaid do certify that
it appears to my satisfaction that the said John Crandal did serve in the Revolutionary war as stated in
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The preceding declaration against the common enemy and I now transmit the proceedings of Testimony taken & had before me to the Secretary of the department of war pursuant to the directions of the aforementioned act of Congress.
Given under my hand at westerly in the County aforesaid the day & year as before written
Amos Cross C.J.C.C. Pleas
We the subscribers do hereby certify that we have been acquainted with the within named John Crandal
(who from [illegible] was a soldier in the Revolutionary service) for more than Twenty years * and as respects his circumstances (with which we are also well acquainted) we state as follows
that he has been in possession for many years of a small dwelling House & a small farm situated in a remote part of this Town, that part of the farm that is adapted to cultivation consists of but few acres
By his almost [illegible] industry & prudence with the aid of his children while under age (who have been also trained in the habits of Industry) he has heretofore been able to derive a comfortable support when consider in a plain style. But since his children (who have all but one arrived a Lawful age) and of course
engaged in [illegible] for their respective benefits and [illegible] himself incapable of Labour having been
afflicted for many years with the Rheumatism which as he grows older operates with more severity his wife also having become a very infirm woman
That under all these circumstances we have no hesitation in giving our decided opinions, that the means of the said Crandall after paying for his labour (which he is unable to perform himself) are inadequate  for his support & remaining family—and that we are consequently of opinion that he comes within the spirit & meaning of the late act of Congress passed in March 1818, entitled an act providing for the relief of certain persons in the land & naval service of the United States in the Revolutionary war”
*Jed W. Knights’ acquaintance has been for more than seventeen years with the before named John Crandal.
Sylvester Gavit
Rowse Babcock
Thos. W. Potter
Jed. W. Knight
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State of Rhode Island & Providence Plantations.
Washington County Ss ⎬ Clerks Office Court of Common Pleas & Gen Sessions of the Peace
June 10. 1819.-
[seal] I certify that the Honble Amos Cross Esq whose Signature is hereto affixed is chief Justice of the Court aforesaid legally Chosen & qualified as the law requires that full faith and Credit ought to be given to his certificate throughout United States and Elsewhere & that the Seal here impressed is the true Seal of the County aforesaid
Witness Saml Helme Clk
at Westerly in the County of Washington on this seventeenth day of June 1819 appeared in their proper
Persons Silvester Gavel Rown Babcock Thos W Potter & Jed W Knight Esquires subscribers to the foregoing certificate and made solemn oath to the truth of the same.
Before Amos Cross. C.J.C.C. Pleas
I certify that Silvester Gavit Esq Surveyor of the Port of Pawtuck Jed W Knight Esq a Justice of the Peace & Rown Bebrock & Thos W. Potter Esquires 2 who are very respectable merchants all of Westerly are all
Gentlemen of the high respectability and are respected for their truth & veracity. I further certify that from my acquaintance with the said John Crandal for about Twenty years, I am fully satisfied that the statement of the above named Gentlemen is correct and coincide with them in their opinion that his circumstances are such as entitle him to a claim (under the late act of Congress referred to in their certificate) for the assistance of his country for his support.
Given under my hand at Westerly the year and date above written.
Amos Cross C.J. C.C. Pleas
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The Deposition of Elijah Crandal of Westerly in
the County of Washington who on his
oath testifies as follows
That he the said Elijah Crandal Enlisted at Prospect Hill near Boston in the service of the United States in the Revolutionary war for one year in a Company commanded by Capt Elijah Lewis      Col James M. Varnums Regiment the time of service commenced on the first Day of
January 1776 and that he continued to serve in said Corps until the first day of January 1777
That about the same time this deponent enlisted one John Crandal now resident in said Westerly (with whom the deponent was well acquainted)  also Enlisted in said Company for one year as aforesaid and who served his time out  faithfully and was honourably discharged at Parker Hills in the State of New York.
Elijah Crandal

State of Rhode Island & Providence Plantations
Washington County SS at Westerly on the Eleventh Day of June 1819 appeared in his proper person Elijah Crandal Subscriber to the
preceding declaration who made solemn
oath to the truth of the same
Before Amos Cross C.J.C.C. Pleas
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State of Rhode Island & Providence Plantations
Washington County JS

I certify that I have been personally acquainted with Elijah Crandal subscriber to the within deposition for more
than Twenty years, who has always sustained
a fair character and is respected for his
truth & veracity.  Given at Westerly this
Eleventh Day of June 1819

Amos Cross. C.J.C.C. Pleas
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Date of
death not on AB
12393
of
Rhode Island
John Crandell
of Westerly in the state of Rhode Island
who was a private in the regiment commanded by
Colonel Varnum of the R Island 
line, for the term of 1 year

Inscribed on the Roll of Rhode Island at the rate of Eight Dollars per month, to commence on the 7th of June 1819 
 
Certificate of Pension issued the 16 of July 1819 and sent and sent to Amos Cross Esq.

Westerly R. Island

Arrears to 4th of
Semi-anl.all'ce  ending (illegible) 23.46
2 mon 28/30 = Donars   23.46

{Revolutionary claim,}
{Act 18th March, 1818.}
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June 12, 1931

Mrs. Ina O. Perrin Rev.& 1812 Wars Section
Box 474 EEL
Velva, North Dakota

Dear Madam:
You are advised that it appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S.38645, that John Crandell (the name also appears as Crandal) enlisted, place not stated, at the commencement of the Revolutionary War and served several tours, no particulars of this service given.

While residing at Westerly, Rhode Island, he enlisted January 1, 1776 and served one year as a private in Captain Eligah Lewis' Company, Colonel James M. Varnum's Rhode Island Regiment and was at the battles of Harlem and White Plains.

He was allowed pension on his application executed June 7, 1819, at which time he was aged sixty-four years and resided in Westerly, Washington County, Rhode Island. 

His wife and children are referred to but their names are not given.

The above is the history of the only soldier named John Crandall (under any spelling of the surname who served with the Rhode Island Troops, found on the Revolutionary War records of this bureau and said records fail to show a claim on file on account of the services of Samuel Crandall, under any spelling.

Very Truly yours
E.W. MORGAN
Acting Commissioner.
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The Deposition of Capt William Potter of
South Kingston in the County of Washington and
State of Rhode Island being Engaged according to Law testify and says that in the year 1776 
I was a Lieutenant in Capt Elijah Lewis Company in the Continental line in the [illegible] of the Revolution and at that time was stationed at prospect Hill Near Boston and
that John Crandal of Westerly in the State of
Rhode Island inlisted in said Company
about the first of January 1776 While said
Company was at prospect Hill and that he
served as a Soldier in Said Company twelve
months, and that said Crandal was with said 
at the Battle of Harlem and also at
the Battle of the White plains 
William Potter

South Kingston in the County of Washington and
State of Rhode on the 9th day of June 1819
In his proper person came Capt William Potter
Subscriber to the Preceeding Deposition and
after being Duly Cautioned and Sworn made
Solemn Oath to the truth of the same
Before Matthew Waite Just Peace
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State of Rhode Island & Providence Plantations
Washington County SS.}
Clerks. Office Court of Common
Ples & Gen Sessions of the Peace
June 10. 1819.-

I certify that Matthew Waite Esq. whose
Signature is hereto affixed is a Justice of the
Peace for the Town of South Kingston legally
Chosen and qualified as the Law requires that
full faith and credit ought to be given to his
Certificate throughout the United States that the
Seal here impressed is the true Seal of the
Court aforesaid

Witne Saml Helme Clk

I further certify that I am personally acquainted with Capt William Potter Subscriber to the preceeding Affidavit that he is respected as a man of truth & veracity

Saml Helme

State of Rhode Island Sc
Washington County Ss

I certify that I have been personally acquainted with Capt William Potter the within named deposed for many years, 
during which time he has sustained a
fair character and is very justly respected for 
his truth & veracity
Given under my hand at Westerly this fifteenth day of June 1819

Amos Cross C.J.C.C. Pleas
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D. Carter

38645
Revy INVALID

File No. 38,645
John Crandell
Pri Rev War

Act: 18th March 187
Index:--Vol. 3
Page 88
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Nov. 1/97 Mrs. Louise
Utica, N.Y.

Jany. 21 "99.
Chas. F Gettem
Boston, M

1928 June 28 
Mrs. Harry Weber Taylor
adv. last past payt. etc. [illegible]

1931 - June 12, Hist to Mrs. Ina O. Perrien, EEL
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Utica Oct 23 1897

To Hon H Clay Evans
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington D.C.

Dear Sir
Will you kindly inform
me whether or not you have
any record of one John
Crandall having been a
Soldier from the State of
Rhode Island in the war
of the Revolution. If so will
you state the company & regiment that he belonged to and the date of his
enlistment and discharge
from that service
& whether or not he was a
pensioner -
By so doing you will
greatly oblige
Yours very Truly
(Mrs) Louise D Carter
43 Eagle Street
Utica N.Y.
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[stamped:]
OLD WAR & NAVY JAN 11 1899

Boston, Mass., Jan. 7, 1899.
Pension Commissioner,
Washington, D.C.,

Dear Sir: -- Can you furnish me with the
service record of a revolutionary ancestor, John Crandall said to have applied for a pension June 7, 1809 ( or 1819) residence Westerly, R.I.?
And oblige,
Very respectfully yours,
Charles P. Gettemy
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Stamp Enclosed

2739 KINGS BRIDGE TERRACE
NEW YORK CITY

[stamped:]

US PENSIONS OFFICE JUN 27 1928

June 25, 1925

To
Sec. Dept of the Interior
Washington D.C

Dear Sir
May I ask your for the
dates of birth and death of the
Rev. Soldier John Crandall
Pensioner of the U.S. No. 38645
I shall be glad to forward
you what the fee is required,
Very truly yours
(Mrs) Harry Weber Taylor
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Velva. N.D.
4 /20 /31

Commissioner of Pensions
Washington D.C.

[stamped:]
US PENSIONS OFFICE APR 22 1931

Dear Sir:-

I have been advised by Maj. Gen.
C. H. Bridges of the War Dept. Washington D.C.
to apply to you for information concerning
the following Revolutionary Soldiers. 
1 - John Crandall, only of RI private, Capt. Jonathan  Wallens Company 1st. Regt. of State. R. Island commanded by Lieut. Col. Adam Comstock
2 - Samuel Crandle or Crandall Capt. Cornelius
Wellsis Co. in Col. Peter Galis Regt. New York
Militia.
3 - Samuel Crandell (or Crandall) in Col. Platts
Regiment associated Exempts New York
4 - Samuel Crandle (or Crandall) and Lieut.
Capt. John Rouses Company. Grahams Regt.
New York Militia.

If possible give dates & places of birth and
all information possible pertaining to
their War Record. Any information
you can give me will be greatly
appreciated. Hoping to receive a very
Early reply. 

I Remain Yours Very Truly
Mrs. Ina O. Perrin
14474
Velva N. D.
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Rev. a1812 Wars Section.
COPIED BY ADY
June 28, 1928
Mrs. Harry Weber Taylor,
2739 Kinds Bridge Terrace, 
New York City.

Madam: 
I advise you that in the papers on file in the Revolutionary war pension claim, S. 38645, the dates of birth and death of John Crandell (Crandal) do not appear. 
In 1819 said John Crandell stated that he was then aged sixty-four years.
In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, the name of person paid and possibly the date of his death, you should apply to the Records Division, General Accounting Office, Washington, D.C., citing all of the following data: "John Cradell, Certificate Number 12393, issued July 16, 1819, rate $8.00 per month, commenced June 7, 1819, Act of March 18, 1818, Rhode Island Agency".
Respectfully,
Winfield Scott, Commissioner.
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can furnish the military ____ such Revolutionary soldiers ___ or whose widows were ____ their services. ___ the original muster and pay __ of the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812 as are now in the possession of the Government are on file in the Record and Pension Office, War Department. Original rolls and other records
pertaining to service in the Revolutionary War may also be found on file in the
archives of many of the original States.

L.W.B.
I. 38645
Department of the Interior
Bureau of Pensions,
Washington, D.C.
November 1.st, 1897.

Madam:-
Replying to your request for information concerning John Crandall, a soldier of the Revolutionary war, you are advised that one John Crandell, made an application for pension on June 7th, 1819, at which time he was 64 years of age and residing at Westerly, R. I. and his pension was allowed for one year's actual service as a private in the Rhode Island troops, Revolutionary war; a part of the time he served under Capt. Lewis and Col. Varnum. He enlisted at Prospect Hill, Mass.
Very respectfully, Acting Commissioner.
Mrs. Louise D. Carter, 
43 Eagle Street,  Utica New York
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Furnish the military ____ Revolutionary soldiers ___ or whose widows were ____ their services. ___ the original muster and pay __ of the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812 as are now in the possession of the Government are on file in the Record and Pension Office, War Department. Original rolls and other records
pertaining to service in the Revolutionary War may also be found on file in the
archives of many of the original States.

O. W. & N. DIV.
REVOLUTIONARY.

L. W. B.
138645.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
WASHINGTON, D. C.,
January 21, 1899.

Sir: --

In response to your recent communication you are advised that John Crandall made an application for pension on June 7th,
1819, at which time he was 64 years of age and residing at Westerly, R. I., and his pension was allowed for one year's actual service
as a private in the Rhode Island troops, Revolutionary War.
He enlisted at Prospect Hill, Mass., and served under Capt. Lewis and Col. Varnum,

Very respectfully,
Commissioner.
Mr. Charles F. Gettemy,
c/o Boston Daily Advertiser
Boston, Mass.
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THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES Form VAN-51 12-5-41

BOUNTY LAND WARRANT RECORD CARD*

Division of veterans' Administration Archives

Name Crandle, Godfrey

Grade Private

Line New York

Warrant Number 6945

Acreage 100

Issued May 24, 1791

To William Faulker, Assignee

*The information concerning the issuance of warrants carded on this form is found in volumes 2 to 4 of "Land Warrants Issued Prior to 1800" which are registers of bounty land warrants issued to non-constitutional officers and privates under congressional resolutions of September 16, 1776, and subsequent dates. Other records relative to the applications for warrants appear to have been destroyed in the War Department of November 9, 1800. Information concerning warrants surrendered to the Federal Government is to be found in General Land Office records in The National Archives.