Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 10616, William Eddy, Continental Mass. R.I.
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{3-1776)

SERVICE Continental Mass. R. I.

Eddy William

NUMBER  S10616

CONTENTS
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Rhode [assume Island but illegible]
10.959
William Eddy
of Providence in the State of RI
who was a Private in the company commanded
by Captain [died Sept 10 1835] of the [illegible] commanded
by Col Walker in the R I line for [illegible]
Rhode Island
10.959
Inscribed on the Roll of R I 
rate the rate of 23 Dollars 33 Cents per annum,
to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.

Certificate of Pension issued the 9th day of May 1833
and [illegible]
J Pearce Newport R I

arrears to the 4th of Mar 1833 $46.66
semi-anl. allowance ending 4 Sept 1833     $11.66

[total]    $58.32

Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832.

Ordered by J. H. McBlain Clerk,
Vol. 2 Page 108

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Mch 29 To M Eddy history
Priest
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Wm. Eddy

18870
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UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
Rhode Island District sc. August Term 1832

County of Providence

On this 8th day of October A.D. 1832 personally appeared in open Court, being a District Court of the United States within and for said District, now in session -- William Eddy -- a resident of Providence in the County of Providence and State of Rhode Island aged 81 years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress, passed June 7, 1832, viz. 
That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers, and served as herein stated.

He was born July 25 1751 in Providence.  Has no record of his birth except his family record, lived in Rehoboth when he entered the service and since the war has resided in Providence.

And this applicant further states that in July 1775 he served one month as a substitute private at Cambridge in Capt Smith's company and for Ridley's regiment of Massachusetts Artillery and this applicant further states that in July 1776 he enlisted and served two months as a private in the crown point or Lake Champlain expedition in Cap Barn Eddy's company R. I. Militia and was under the command of Gen. Spencer.

And this applicant further states that in Oct 1777 he was drafted and served two months as a private in Cap James Wiles company and Col Walkers regiment of Mass Militia and was in Spencer's expedition and this applicant further states that in May 1777 he was drafted and served one month as a private at Bristol in the same company and regiment.

And this Applicant further states that in August 1778 he was drafted and served one month as a private in Sullivan's expedition in the same company and regiment, after he got to R. I. he was detached into the boat service under Cap Esek Eddy -- all which he served out and was honorably discharged but never had any written discharge.
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He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present, and declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of the Agency of any State.
Sworn to and subscribed, the day and year aforesaid.   William Eddy

Attest B Cowell Clk

I William Potter of Cranston aged 79 years on oath do testify
& say that I well recollect Wm Eddy of Providence who is now
before me, being in the crown point or Lake Champlain expedition,
we were gone on the expedition about two months & he was with us the whole time-- & have been well acquainted with him ever since & can truly testify that he has always sustained a good character.

William Potter

Act 8 1832 Sworn to in open Court
B Cowell Clk
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Barnard Eddie of Providence in
the State of Rhode Isand on oath do
testify and say that I have Known
William Eddy who is now present
before for the last sixty five years
and I further testify that I am well
knowing to the fact that said William
enlisted & served two months in what
was called the Crown Point expedition
in the year 1776 in Capt Barnard
Eddy's Company -- said Barnard was
my father and I remember perfectly well
when said William went off with
him to go to said Crown point and
I remember when he returned having been
absent two months. I also remember
said William was in Spencer's expedition
in act 1777 but do not remember the officers
names under whom he was doing duty.
I also remember he was at Bristol
in said year one month this was at
the time said Bristol was burnt--
I also remember perfectly well
in Sullivan's expedition in
August 1778, said William
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was a private soldier in the service of his country at those times and places-- I also have heard that he served one month at Roxbury 1775.   I have heard him mention this service a great many years ago and I never had any doubt of the fact-- said William is a man of truth & veracity & has always been so considered

Barnard Eddy
Act of 1832 in open Court
B Cowell Clk

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 James Wilson who has signed the preceding certificate, is a Clergyman, resident in the City of Providence and that William Potter & Barnard Eddy who have testified for the said applicant are and credible persons and that their statement is entitled to credit.

I BENJAMIN COWELL, Clerk of said District Court, do hereby certify that the
foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of William Eddy for a pension.

In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office,
this 20 day of November 1832

Benjamin Cowell
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Island
No 18870   10.959

William Eddy Providence County 
Rhode Island

Private [illegible]

Hon. D. J. Pearce
Newport RI
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BRIEF in the case of William Eddy
County of Providence in the State of Rhode Island
(Act 7th June, 1832.)

1.  Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge:  Court
2.  If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?
3.  How old is he?  81 years
4.  State his service, as directed in the form annexed.

Period.  - Sub In 1775 May
Duration of Service. - 1 Month
Rank. - As a private in Artillery
Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served. - Cap Smith, Col Ridley's Regt.

Period. - Enlisted 1776 July
Duration of Service. - 2 months
Rank. - Private
Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served. - Cap B. Eddy, Genl Spencer

Period. - Drafted 1777 October
Duration of Service. - 2 months
Rank. - Private
Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served. - Cap J. Hill, Col Walker Regt

Period. - Drafted 1777 May
Duration of Service. - 1 month
Rank. - Private
Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served. - Same Company & Regt

Period. - Drafted 1778 Aug
Duration of Service. - 1 month
Rank. - private
Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served. - Same compy, Sullivan's Expedition

5.  In what battles was he engaged?  None stated
6.  Where did he reside when he entered service?  Rehoboth Rhode Island
7.  In his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditionary evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls?  traditionary - 2 living witnesses certified credible Clergyman's certificate
8.  Are the papers defective as to form or authentication?  and if so, in what respect?  Not properly attached.

Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.

Richard [illegible] Examining Clerk.
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for a statement of the military history of William Eddy a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired nformation as contaned in his application for a pension on file in this Bureau.

DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. -- May 1775
LENGTH OF SERVICE. -- 1 mo
RANK. -- Priv
OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. --
Captain - Smith
Colonel. - Gridley
State. - Continental

DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. -- July 1776
LENGTH OF SERVICE. -- 2 mo
RANK. -- Priv
OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. --
Captain - Barnard Eddy
Colonel. - 
State. - R. 2

DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. -- May 1777
LENGTH OF SERVICE. -- 1 mo
RANK. -- Priv
OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. --
Captain - James Hill
Colonel. - Walker
State. - Mass

DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. -- Oct 1777
LENGTH OF SERVICE. -- 2 mo
RANK. -- Priv
OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. --
Captain - James Hill
Colonel. - Walker
State. - Mass

DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. -- Aug 1778
LENGTH OF SERVICE. -- 1 mo
RANK. -- Priv
OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. --
Captain - James Hill
Colonel. - Walker
State. - Mass
Erek Eddy, Boat Service

Battles engaged in, -- *in expedition to Crown Point, [illegible] Sullivan's expedition to R 2
Residence of soldier at enlistment, -- Rehoboth
Date of application for pension, -- Oct 8, 1832.  [illegible]
Residence at date of application, -- Providence, Providence Co R2
Age at date of application, -- B. July 25 1751 Providence R I  Died Sept 10, 1835.
Remarks:  ______________
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[letterhead of Bourn Rubber Co.]

Bourn Rubber Co.
Incorporated 1902.
Manufacturers of Rubber Boots & Shoes.
Office and Factory
58 Warren St.

Stephen W. Bourn, Pres.
Augustus O. Bourn, Treas.
Harold H. Bedell, Secy

Sole manufacturers of rubber boots and shoes 
stamped Bourn Rubber Co and
Union Shoe Company

Cable Address, Bourn, Providence
P.O. Box 1158

Providence R. I.
November 29, 1911

The Bureau of Pensions
Washington D.C.

I wish a certificate of the Revolutionary Service of William Eddy or Providence R I who was a pensioner.
Will you please advise me the cost of the certificate so I may remit the amount.

A. O. Bourn
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New York City
Hartley Hall
Columbia University

Aug 7 '09

The Commissioner of Pensions
Pension Office
Washington D.C.

Sir:

What will be the cost of a certificate that was ancestor of mine.

William Eddy born July 26 1751
died Sept 1835 was a pensioner by the federal government.
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I understand such to be the case.  William Eddy was a Rhode Islander.
The certificate will be used to join the Rhode Island Society of the Sons of the American Revolution.

Yours Sincerely,
Augustus O. Bourn, Jr.
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261 Benefit Street
Providence R. I.

Commissioner of Pension
Washington D.C.

Dear sir:

Please send me a certificate that William Eddy of Providence R. I. was a soldier in the war of the revolution.
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and a pensioner.

Yours truly,
E. E. Bourn

Dec. 27 1900
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839 Case Ave.
Cleveland Ohio

March 5 '98

Bureau of Pensioners
Washington D.C.

Dear Sir

Will you send me a certificates of the service of William Eddy a revolutionary pensioner who died in Providence R. I. Sept 4, 1835.

Yours truly
R. B. Downs
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To the Commissioner of Pensions
Washington DC

Will you please send the certificate of the Revolutionary services of William Eddy, a [illegible] pensioner who died in Providence R I Sept 4 1835.
R B Downs
 839 Case Ave
Cleveland, OH 
Feb 1 1898
Date stamped Feb 7. Pension Office
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India Rubber Shoes
53 to 63 Westfield Street
Providence, R I

April 16, 1896

The Pension Bureau
Washington DC

I wish a certificate of the Revolutionary services of William Eddy of the city and county of Providence R  I, a private in the Mass. & R I 
militia who was placed on the pension list May 9, 1833 age 83.  Pension commenced March 4, 1831.
Please advise on the charges so I may remit the amount.
Very respectfully,
Augustus O Bourn
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Apr 23 '06  [illegible] [illegible] to A. O. Bourn
Providence R I
LMB

Near [illegible] 98
R B Downs
Cleveland Ohio

Jany 7 1900 Sent to E E Bourn Prov R I

Mch 5 '08 Hist to Mrs H M L dixon
Letter with S F  21.522 Stephen Talbee

1909 [illegible] hist to August O Bourn Jr. VLK

1911 Dec 7 Hist to August O Bourn VLK

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Rev War
10616
INVALID
File No. 10.616
William Eddy
Pen. Rev. War
Act:  Jun e7th 1832
Index: --Vol. A, Page 110
(arrangement of 1870.)
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I hereby certify that with the bearer Mr. William Eddy, now stooping with weight of years, I have been acquainted upwards of forty years and have known him to have sustained the uniform character of industry honesty and integrity as well as that of true Christian piety and sincerity and from credible information, have learned that in a neighboring church he served as deacon until the infirmities of old age rendered it requisite to resign that office.  And although I have never been acquainted with his military life, which took place before my acquaintance with him, yet having during any years lived his near neighbor, I am fully persuaded and assured that no pecuniary considerations whatever would induce him to assert anything untrue in respect to military services.
James Wilson
Pastor of the Beneficient Cong'l Church in this city,  Providence.
October 6 1832