Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 24,961, for Ichabod Simmons, Rhode Island
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SERVICE
R.I. 

Simmons, Ichabod
Anna

Number
W.24.961
CONTENTS
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853
Rhode Island
Ichabod Simmons
Rhode Island Private Line 4 

In the army of the United States during the Revolutionary War.Inscribed on the Roll of Rhode Island at the rate of Eight Dollars per month, to commence on the 9th of April 1818

Certificate of Pension issued the the 4 of June 1818.
and Sent to Wm. Anthony,Esq.
Newport, R.I.

Arrears to 4th of Sept. 1818
[illegible-crossed out]
4 months 26/30   $38.93
{Revolutionary claim, Act 18th March, 1818}
& years
Discontinued.
[illegible]

Notification sent 28th June 28th 1821, to H. Cranston, [illegible] Newport, R.I.
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Ichabod Simmons
Correct
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State of Rhode-Island and Providence-Plantations.
NEWPORT, [illegible]
On this Ninth day of April 1818, before me the subscriber, one of the Judges of the [illegible][illegible-scratched out] court said State personally appears Ichabod Simmons aged fifty Seven years, resident in Aviston In the said district, who being by me first duly sworn, according to law, doth, on his oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the provision made by the late act on congress, entitled 'An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the revolutionary war:"  That he the said Ichabod Simmons, enlisted in the year 1777 about the 10th Sept in the State of Rhode Island in the company commanded by Captain James Wibb in Coln Henry Sherwines Regiment of the Continental Troops; that be continued to serve in the said corps, or in the service of the United States, until the 11th Day of September 1781, when he was discharged from service in [illegible] State of New york, that he was in the battles of Rhode Island, and at Springfield and that he is in reduced circumstances, and stands in need of the assistance of his country for support; and that he has no other evidence now in his power of his said services.  Except his Discharge 
[illegible] Sworn to and declared before me, the day and year aforesaid.
William Anthony Just. Supm Jus Court
I, William Anthony, Judge, &c. as aforesaid, do certify, That it appears, to my satisfaction, that the said Ichabod Simmons did serve in the revolutionary war, as stated in the preceding declaration, against the common enemy; and I now [illegible] proceedings and testimony taken and had before me, to the Secretary for the Department of War, pursuant to the directions of the aforementioned Act of Congress.
April 24th 1818
William Anthony Just Supm Jud. Court
Newport-The State of Rhode Island & Providence Plantations I Gideon Palmer Clerk of the Supreme Judicial Court for the County of Newport in the State aforesaid Do Certify that William Anthony Esq whose Signature is affixed to the Papers hereinto annexed is third Justice of said Supreme Judicial Court legally appointed and qualified and that the signature to the above Papers are in the proper Hand Writing of the said William Anthony
In Testimony whereof I have set my hand and affixed the Seal of said Court this 25 Day of April AD 1818
Gideon Palmer Clerk
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Ichabod Simmons
853
Sep 18.
[illegible]
entitled
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State of Rhode-Island & Providence-Plantations.
Newport sc--Court of Common Pleas, May Term, A.D. 1820
On this twenty sixth day of June 1820, personally appeared in open Court, being a Court of Record within and for the County of Newport in the State of Rhode-Island, &c.
Ichabod Simmons aged fifty nine Years residing in the Town of Tiverton in said County, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his Oath declare, that he served in the Revolutionary War as follows:--
viz First in Capt James Wibbs Company, in the Regiment commanded by Col. Henry Sherburne, and afterwards completeof my term of Service of three years for which I enlisted in the Regiment commanded by Col Israel Angell, as will fully appear by Documents [illegible] in the War office.
Family
my Family consists of myself-wife aged 55 years, very infirm. one Daughter 17 years unable to earn her living, Second Daughter 16 years, able to assist her parents. One Son 14 years, works on the Land when able, but is very [illegible].  Second Son 11 years in poor health.

That he made a previous Declaration on the ninth Day of April 1818, and that he has received a Certificate for a Pension, being No. 853.  --And in pursuance of the Act of Congress, passed May 1st, 1820, I do solemnly swear, That I was a resident Citizen of the United States on the 18th day of March, 1818; and that I have no since that time, by gift, sale, or in any manner whatever, disposed of my property, or any part thereof, with intent thereby so to diminish it, as to bring myself within the provisions of an Act of Congress, entitled " An Act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States, in the Revolutionary War," passed on the 18th day of March, 1818; And that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me, any property or securities, contracts or debts, due to me; nor have I any income other than what is contained in the Schedule hereto annexed, and by me subscribed.
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A SCHEDULE  of Property and Income, (necessary clothing and bedding excepted) of
One Lot of Land 27 acres, 7 acres only encloses dunder improvement the other 20 acres not fit for tillage being rachy, & swamp and not encloses, with a fair Dwelling House there are valued at --------------------------------350.
one cow, and Heifer, 5 Sheep, and Swine--44.
one Loom, one old chest, one Plaugh, 
[illegible], tables, chairs--------------------14
 crockery, Looking glass, & a few 
other articles----------------------------4,,60
----------------------------------------412.60
[illegible] or to sundry persons to the amt of $200~
My occupation is that of a farmer, but have been unable from infirmities to labor for twenty years.  Ichabod Simmons

Sworn to and declared, on the twenty sixth day of June before the Court
H. Y. Cranston Clk
Clerks Office Court of common Pleas for the county of Newport  I hereby Certify, that the foregoing Oath and the Schedule there to annexed are truly [illegible] from the records of said Court, that it is the opinion of said Court that the amount is value of the property exhibited is the aforesaid schedule is Four hundred twelve Dollars Sixty cts.  I further Certify that the Court aforesaid is a Court of record being constituted by Statute [illegible] original [illegible][illegible] in all causes proceeding according to the course of the common Law and keeping a record of its proceedings.
[illegible] testimony whereof I have hereunto to set my hand [illegible] affixed the Seal of said Court this Twenty seventh Day of July in the year of our LORD Eighteen hundred and Twenty and forty fifth of Americas Independence.
By order of Court
H Y Cranston
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[illegible] 
Att. A Gray, Sept. 27. 1845
No. 411. [illegible] [illegible]
joint resolution of Janry: 23rd: 45
& act 7 July 1838 - for 5 years
pension.  certificate sent-
to A. Gray, Tiverton R.I.
on the Dec. 1845.

(Below on facing page)
6069
Rhode Island 
Anna Simmons
widow of Ichabod Simmons
RI
who was a Private
in the Revolution
Died 17th October 1841
inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 
80 Dollars---
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843,
Certificate of Pension issued the 7th day of Sept 1844
and sent to Asa Gray
Tiverton, RI.

[Act of March 3, 1843]
Recorded in Book A.
Vol.1  Page 95.
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10499-6382
Anna Simmons-
R.I
act 7. July 38.
husband died 17. Oct. 41
Rejected
m 86-
[illegible]
2 yrs pri
$80 fromunder act 2 March 43
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Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7th July 1835.
entitled "An act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows"
state of Rhode Island}
County of Newport} S.S.
On this Second day of October A.D. 1843 personally appeared in open Court before the Judges or Justices of the Court of Probate for the town of Tiverton, in the County of Newport a court of Record now sitting.  Anna Simmons a resident of Tiverton in the County of Newport in the State of Rhode Island aged Seventy eight years who being first duly Sworn according to law doth on her oath, make the following Declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the Act of Congress passed July 7 1838 entitled "An Act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows"
     That she is the widow of Ichabod Simmons who was a private in the army of the United States in the War of the Revolution said Ichabod enlisted at said Tiverton in the year 1777 into the Rhode Island brigade and served three years in the Continental Army, he was discharged in 1780 having served out the term of his enlistment, she does not recollect in whose company he was nor who commanded the Regiment.  he performed military Service in the militia in Tiverton in Col Cooks Regiment in Capt. Isaac Cooks Company before and after he served in the Continental Army. The said Ichabod Simmons was a pensioner in the State of Rhode Island under the Acts of March 18,1818 and May 1, 1820. at the rate of Eight Dollars per month.  She further declares that she was married to the said Ichabod Simmons at the house of Samuel Simmons in said Tiverton on the seventh day of May Seventeen hundred and Eighty six by Elder Peleg Burroughs a Minister of the Gospel in said Tiverton.  That 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 and ninety four. vig. at the time above stated and that she has never married since the decease of her said husband.  She respectfully refers to the Evidence accompanying her husband's Declaration for proof of Service,
X  Anna Simmons

sworn to and subscribed on the day and year first above written before and in open Court, and the Court further
(over)
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Certifies that said Anna Simmons is a credible person and her statements are entitled to belief. 
      In testimony, whereof I have by Order of 
      said Court, hereunto set my hand and 
      affixed the seal of the said Court, the day 
      and year first above written
              Charles Durfee Probt Clk
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State of Rhode Island }
County of Newport     }

     I Daniel C. Denham Clerk of the court of Common Pleas in the County aforesaid being a court of Record do hereby certify that Asa Gray is a Justice of the Peace in the town of Tiverton in the County aforesaid was appointed by the Town of Tiverton in the County aforesaid and commissioned by the Governor of this State  and is fully authorized to act in his said capacity and thus his signature aforewritten is genuine.  In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court at Newport on this sixth day of January A.D. eighteen hundred and forty four.
Daniel C. Denham Clerk
I also further certify that the signature of said Asa Gray to the Deposition of Stephen Crandell as well as to Abner Simmons William L. Simmons & Pernella Wilbour is genuine- 
Daniel C. Denham Clerk
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State of Rhode Island }
County of Newport     }
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I Stephen Crandell of Tiverton in the county of Newport and State of Rhode Island aged Seventy Six years being first duly Sworn according to law do on my oath depose and say that I have now in my possession a journal which was made and kept by Elder Peleg Burroughs a Minister of the Gospel resident in said Tiverton duly authorized to join people in marriage, said journal was commenced in the year 1781 and ended in 1781. in said journal in the hand writing of said Peleg Burroughs is the following entry
vig.  " Seventeen hundred and eighty Sis. fifth month Seventh day - 6.th D.  did a variety of work visited Davenport  xc. Sister Abigail and Mary green V. us xc. Rested yesterday as usual had the pleasure of hearing & joining my young friends in prayer in my family xc.  And to day the very rainy as twas yesterday preached twice in the M. House to fen-heaven but with much freedom & solemn sense of truth on Isaiah 51.3 the Lord shall comfort Lion xc. and James 3.11. "my Brethren these things ought not so to be Spoke against many wrong things & abominations now in the land Slave trade xc. among Professors & others since which went to S Simmon's to attend a marriage and returned just non."
"And I further certify that the above is a true copy or extract from said journal with the exception of the date which is expressed on said journal in fair legible figures as follows " 1786  5. mo. [illegible]
Stephen Crandell

State of Rhode Island}
county of Newport.    }  S.S.
But known that on the 11th day of September 1843 before the Subscribed a justice of the Peace in and for said County personally appeared the above named Stephen Crandell a credible person to me well known and made oath to the truth of his above deposition and subscribed the same, before me
Asa Gray Justice of the Peace
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I Abner Simmons of Tiverton in the County of Newport and State of Rhode Island aged Eighty one years being duly sworn do on my oath depose and say that I am the brother of Ichabod Simmons late of this town a Pensioner deceased and his widow Anna Simmons lives a near neighbor to me,  The said Ichabod Simmons and Anna were married at the house of Samuel Simmons in said Tiverton by Peleg Burroughs a minister of the Gospel. I was at the wedding and saw them married.  I cannot say exactly how long ago it was but it was as much a fifty six years ago and think more.  I was married upwards of sixty years ago and they were married within four or five years after- I do not recollect the time of year, no further than it appears to me it was not very cold weather.
Abner Simmons

State of Rhode Island}
County of Newport    }  S.S.
But known that  on the thirteenth day of October A.D. 1843
before the Subscribed a Justice of the Peace in and for said County personally appeared. Abner Simmons and Subscribed and made oath to the truth of his above Deposition and I further certify that said Deponent is a credible person, before me.  Asa Gray  Justice of the Peace

State of Rhode Island}
County of Newport.   }  S.S.
I Charles Durfee Clerk of the Court of Probate for the town of Tiverton in the County of Newport being a Court of Record do hereby certify that Asa Gray whose name is affixed to the Deposition of Abner Simmons.   Stephen Crandell and William L. Simmons and Permella Wilbour above and annexed is a Justice of the Peace in the town of Tiverton in the County aforesaid duly appointed Commissioned and Sworn, and fully authorized to act in his said capacity and the Signature of his mane to said Depositions are his genuine Signatures.
In testimony whence I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court this Sixteenth day of October in the year One thousand eight hundred and forty three.
Charles Durfee Prob. Clk
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Rev. and 1812 War Section.
[awf? and illegible scrawled in top right hand corner]

November 27, 1926

Miss Edna B. Lawton
36 Hodges Ave
Taunton, Mass

Madam:
     I have to advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim W. 34961, [underlined] it appears that Ichabod Simmons [underlined] enlisted at Tiverton, Newport County, Rhode Island, September 10, 1777 and served as a private in Captain James Webb's Company, Colonels Henry Sherburne's and Israel Angell's Rhode Island, and Springfield, and was discharged September 11, 1780.

     He served nine months in Colonel Olney's Rhode Island Regiment, no dates stated; and also served in the Tiverton Militia in Captain Isaac Cook's Company, Colonel Cook's Regiment, dates and length of service no [given? typed over]
     He was allowed pension on his application
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executed April 9, 1818, while a resident of Tiverton, Rhode Island, aged fifty-seven years.  He died October 17, 1841.
     Soldier married May 7, 1786, at Tiverton, Rhode island, Anna (her maiden name not stated).  She was allowed pension on her application executed October 2,1843, while a resident of said Tiverton, aged seventy-eight years.
     In 1880, there were two daughters aged seventeen and sixteen years, and two sons aged fourteen and eleven years, no names were given.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT
Commissioner.
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Suspended-
See letter of the 7 Oct. 1824, to Benjamin Cowell, Esq.
Providence
R.I.

See letter to 
Benjamin Cowell Esq.
Providence, R.I.
January 17th 1825
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D

Red 24 June 1826.
B Cowell Esq
Providence RI.
(file Left 1818.)
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Providence June 19th 1826

Sir
    According to the request contained in your letter of the 29th [illegible]. I [illegible] have to inform you that I have processed the official character of the magistrate before whom the enclosed depositions were taken to be duly certified by the Secretary of State & I  herewith return them to the pension office you also observe in your letter that the [illegible] [illegible] to a pension is considered a "very doubtful [illegible]" on account of the transfer of his property to relations you will examine the testimony [illegible] was taken by me under a [illegible] from the court you will find that the transfers were also made in good faith & [illegible] for [illegible] [illegible]  in some [illegible], before the year 1812-I was [illegible] in the examination of the [illegible] on acct of their being relations
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as a [illegible] I have not the least reason to doubt their testimony - There are other circumstances that go to corroborate the statements - This other Summons, the applicant has [illegible] been a man in reputable standing, an exemplary member of a christian church in the town where he has a I have been reprised & in all respect a man of [illegible] probity = This is the character which his neighbors give give him, and I count myself doubt it - His [illegible] character is given of the person to whom he conveyed his estate. They have given a concise history of all their dealings with him & in manner I believe that [illegible] probity of intention - From all then circumstances, I feel confident his case cannot be considered any longer a [illegible] one
I respectfully your [illegible]

JL Edwards, Esq.              Benja Cowell
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Ichabod Simmons
Rhode Island 
Private Served 3 years from 1777.
a lot of land 27 acres, 7
Sched, 26 June 1820.
2nd Schedule 11th May. 1824. -
one Heifer, Reg, & small furniture $60, _
Real estate [illegible]. Pardon Simmons on [illegible] Simmons copies of deed which to date 1st Jany, 1824 & 25th mch, 1824 [illegible]of the 1st [x] 110, the other 200 all Simmons affidavit states that from 1813 to 1824, he loaned to claimant at different times $210, price of al & interest at the [illegible] date he [illegible] [illegible] for the amount due him, affidavit of Pardon Simmons states that the [illegible] note against him with date march 1814, and in jany 1826, note & interest  amount to p117. for which he rec a deed of 16 acres of the [illegible] $110, Affidavit of several creditors exhibit that the claimant became indebt to [illegible] for goods & provisions for family was to the amount [x] 56.96 [and-crossed out] interest between 1818 and 1826, affidavit of Esther pevitt, states that she she loaned him in 1822, the sum of $60, which he [illegible] in the Spring of 1826, with interest [illegible] +50/-
Claimant aged 64, labourer is [illegible] little but is much afflicted with the asthma wife 60, feeble.  2 sons aged 18 & 14 & 2 daughters [illegible] 20, dependent on him for support,
[illegible]
I certify that I have examined this case, and am of the opinion that according to the principles which have governed in previous decisions, the claimant ought to be admitted.
See letter, May last 1825,to,
Benj. Cowell. Esq
Providence, R. I.

Not Satisfactory
See letter to the Hon D.J. Pearce. H.R.
28th March 1826.
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9764
Rhode Island
Anna Simmons,
widow of Ichabod Simmons,
who was a pensioner under the act of 18,
and who died on the 17 Oct: 41
of [private-crossed out] in the State of ~
who was a Private in the ~
commanded by Captain~  of the
~ commanded by ~ in
the R. Island line for 2 years

[411. jotted up left hand side]
Inscribed on the Roll of R.Island
at the rate of 80 Dollars
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.

Certificate of Pension issued the 13th:- day of Dec 45 - and sent to A. Gray
Tiverton, R. Island

Total amount,      $400.00
[Act July 7,1838.]
[illegible of Jany, 1845
Recorded by MM Stewart -----Clerk,
Book  0. Vol. 1  Page 115
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Ichabod Simons
Discharge
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These may Certify all whom it may Concern that Ichabod Simons the bearer hereof, lat a Soldier in the Second Rhode Island Regiment, has faithfully Served out the term of time for which he was Engaged, to the Satisfaction of his Officers, and hereby discharged the Service with reputation,

Given under my hand at Camp [illegible] this Eleventh Day of September - 1780
Israel Angell Col! 2nd
Rhode Island Reg.

To all Concerned/
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information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau.
Ichabod Simmons [?].F. 24961

Dates of         
Enlistment     
Appointment.
Sept 10. 1777 
                        
also served in Tiverton.           

Length of Service.
Sept. 11. 1780
9 mos.

Rank.
Pat.
militia

Officers Under Whom Service was Rendered.
Captain.        
James Wibb  
Isaac Cook     

Colonel.
Henry Sherburne
Israel Angell
Olney
Cook

State.
R.I.

Battles engaged in, Rhode Island and Springfield
Residence of soldier at enlistment, enlisted at Lincoln R.I.
Date of application for pension, apr. 9. 1818 His [illegible] al.
Residence at date of application, Tiverton Newport Co. R.I.
Age at date of application, 57 yrs.  Died Oct 17, 1841
Remarks: Soldier married at Tiverton RI. May 7, 1786, Anna - She was allowed pension on an application [illegible] Oct. 2. 1843 while a resident of Tiverton R.I. aged 78 yrs.  In 1820 there were two daughters aged 17 & 16 & two sons aged 14 & 11, no homes are stated.
Very respectfully,
Soldiers brother named Abner (circled)
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Taunton, Mass, Sept 28, 1926

Commissioner of Pensions,
Washington, D.C

Dear Sir,
     Would you kindly give me any information, which you may have concerning Ichabod Simmons, who enlisted in the Revolutionary War on Sept. 10, 177. . He lived at Tiverton R.I., and later married Anna Thomas.  He was discharged Sept.10,1780
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having served in James Webb's Co, in Capt. Wm. Allen's Co. 2nd R.I. Regiment commanded by Col. Israel Angell and also Col. Sherburne's Regiment.  Was supposed to have served in Col. Cook's Regiment of the R.I. Militia also and again in 1782.  I would like to ascertain whether or not he held any commission and whether at any time he was Guard Gen. Washington.

Thanking you for any information which you can give me and hoping to hear from you soon, I am yours sincerely 
Miss Edna B. Lawton
36 Hodges Ave.
Taunton, Mass.
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New Bedford, Mass 
Oct. 21 1912

To the United States Pension Office

Dear Srs.
     I would like to join the Daughters of the Revolution.
Now, will you kindly give me the Record of Ichabod Simmons born we think sept. 20, 1761 - of Tiverton R.I.

[Written up the left hand side]
One dollar bill returned to Miss Ida B. Lawrence on Oct. 23, 1912.
K.M. [illegible] Div.
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We think receiving a pension 1820-
claimed to be, one of the body guard to Gen. Washington during the war of the Revolution (He was son of Thomas and Martha (Hart) Simmons) When did he die? and what was his army record?
Kindly look this up as soon possible as the Chapter is to formed next week. Oct. 29. 1912.  I should lide to have this record, so that I
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can join by that - time.
Yours respectfully
Miss Ida E. Lawrence
630 County St.
New Bedford 
Mass

[Stamp}
Finance Division
Oct. 23 1912
BUREAU OF PENSIONS

[Stamp}
PENSION
L
U OCT S
23
1912
OFFICES
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Pension Office Washington D.C.

     Can you give me any information of and Ichabod Simmons born some where mear 1756 dont know just when I think in Tiverton R.I. any nay he lived there and died there Oct. 17th 1841 so his grave stone says but dint give date of birth he was in the revolutionary war and I want to find out about him his record, rank etc he was my great grandfather and I want to find
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out all I can about him but don't know just where to go for information so thought I might find out at your office
hoping to hear from you
I am sincerely yours
Mrs. L.L. Farnham
18 Fuller St.
Brockton
Mass

June 6
The fathers name, of this Ichabod Simmons was Thomas born Feb. 2 - 1713 died in 1788.
Jun 9 - 1910
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[Stamp]
PENSION
E
U. JUN S.
8
1910
OFFICE.

L.S.W.

[STAMP]
RECORD 
JUN
9
1910
DIVISION
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Fall River Mass.
Nov. 3,1899
U.S. Pension Bureau

Lus: -
     I wish to know as much about one Ichabod Simmons as you all able to find the records.  He was a soldier of the [illegible].  Revolution.  He enlisted the first part of
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the war, and as far as I can find out served the [illegible] years.  He was a private and from the town of Tiverton.  Will you please be sure to answer the following question.  Where (exact date) he enlisted?
From what place?
Personal appearance?
How long he served?
In what battles was he?
In whose regiment?
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I know that he drew a pension. $8. a month.  He died in 1841. Aged 80+/-.  If there are any changes please let me know and will say.  A [illegible] answer is desired as I wish to research [illegible] at the next D.A.R. Meeting.
Respectfully,
(Miss) Mary W. Hart.
193 [illegible]
Fall River 
Mass
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[Stamp]
PENSION
NOV
U. 6 S.
1899
OFFICE.

[Stamp]
O.W. & N DIVISION
NOV 8 1899
RECEIVED
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Cwy

WIDOW, & c.

File No.  24.961
Anna Simmons
Wid of
Ichabod Simmons
Priv. Rev. War
Act Mah. 3rd 1843.
Index:  Vol___.  Page____
[Arrangement of 1870.]
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Aug 15' 98
PB Savord
Boston Mass
see [illegible] 17528

Jany - 17- 1900
Miss Mary M Hart
Full Rev War History

1910 June 18. Hist.
to Mrs. L.L. Farnham
[?. L. M.]
1912 Oct. 25 Hist. to Ida E. Lawrence
1926 Nov 27  "       "  Edna B.  Lawton
[illegible]
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Ichabod Simmons
R.I.
For  restoration
Briefs within

Restore

B. Cowell Esq
Providence 
R.I.

Restored 26 June 1826,
and notification sent as above.-
file Sept. 18
Pension to commence 14th June 1826 date of last evidence
(Sept 1818)
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Providence May 24 1824

Sir

     I herewith enclose the schedule of Ichabod Simmons an applicant for a pension as I want to the [illegible] arte of [illegible]

I am sir respectfully your
[illegible]
Benja Cowell

Hon J. C. Calhoun
[illegible]
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Providence April 28th 1825

Sir

     In compliance with the directions made in your letter to me of the 7th of October and of the 17th of January last past I herewith return the application of Ichabod Simmons for a pension together with the evidence of his Creditors and certified copies of the deeds of conveyance.  The affirmed character of the Magistrates Registrar of deeds having been duly certified by the Clerk of the County - From an investigation it appears the proceeds of his estate has all been honestly applied for the payment of his just Debts has not been sufficient for that purpose.  he has complied with the directions as contained in the above letters in a very scrupulous manner - I request therefore in his begalf that his name may be restored to pension Roll

I am very respectfully
[illegible]
Benja Cowell

JL Edwards Esq
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Agent Correspondence
May. 18. 1826
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Providence May 18th 1826

Sir 
     I herewith enclose additional depositions of Pardon Simmons & Abel Simmons as evidence in favor of Ichabod Simmons whose application for a pension was transmitted by me and which as I understood through the Hon [illegible] Pearce was rejected on account of the deficiency of the testimony.  The enclosed depositions were taken by me under a [illegible] from the Court and the deponents carefully eamined and are testified to confidence - I also enclose some other other depositions of whose entity I am ignorant but understand they will throw some light on the disposition of the applicants property - The official character of the Magistrate before whom they were taken was certified I believe on the former occasion.  Copies of the Deeds mentioned were
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also forwarded by me and are now I presume in the pension office - Upon this further and explanatory testimony I request a reconsideration of his case & that his name may be restored to the pension Roll - from a [illegible] examination of the principal witnesses I am confidant as [illegible] has been [illegible]
I am respectfully
your [illegible]
Benja Cowell

JL Edwards Esq.
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This certifies that Ichabod Simmons is an Invalid and is incapable of geting his living - he has been for a long time affected with asthma and some other complaints - in testimony of which I subscribe--- Wm C. Whitridge
Physician

Tiverton Nov. 4th 1820
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Newport Jud. Crt..  Tiverton November the 8th - AD 1820 I hereby Certify.  That William C Whitridge the within Subscriber personally appeared and made oath that the within Statement by him made and Subscribed was Just and True according to the best of his understanding.

Before Me. Abner Simmons Just. of the Peace.
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I Thomas Durfee presiding Justice of the court of common pleas county of Newport Certify that William C. Whitridge Subscriber of the foregoing certificate is a practicing Physican in the Town of Little Compton in said county and has the reputation of being a Skilled in his profession
     I also certify that Abner Simmons before whom the affidavit  to the within certified was is Justice of the peace in the Town of Tiverton, therefore full truth and credit ought to be given Thereto
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hands and sent this 22nd day of November
Eighteen hundred and Twenty
Thomas Durfee Second J.C.C. Proth.
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I Stephen Crandell of Tiverton in the County of Newport & State of Rhode Island & of Lawfull age to give Evidence, do testify & say That having been Personally acquainted with Ichaabod Simmons, for a number of years, and knowing him to be affected with the Asthma and other Disorders for years Previous to this, Which - rendered him not able to preform but very little Labour - and being in reduced Circumstances as to propity - also my opinion is  his late land property Could not be worth more than $350 - at the best marked at Auction or at the worse - and that he said Ichabod is a Person that - retains a good reputation and that his oath or Affirmation maybe that in as [illegible] and Evidence in all cases ~
Stephen Crandell

Newport [illegible] - Tiverton. on the twelfth day of May - 1826 Then appeared the Aforenamed Stephen Crandell and after being Carefully Examined Cautioned & Sworn To Testify t the Truth, the whole Truth, & nothing but the Truth, gave the aforegoing Deposition was by me reduced to Writing & by him Subscribed in my presence  Taken at the request of Ichabod Simmons, to be used at the war office of the United States.  I further Certify that the deponent is well known to me, and he is a Credible & disinterested Witness in the Premises ~
by Me - Abner Simmons Just Peace
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Deposition of Stephen Crandell
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I William Whitridge of Tiverton in the County of Newport & State Rhode Island & [illegible] of Lawfull age to give Evidence, do Testify & say that Ichabod Simmons So far as I know is a man of Verasity and respectability & has for a long time Laboured under an asmatical Complaint and being Incapable of doing much business
Wm Whitridge M.D. -

Newport [illegible] - Tiverton on the Eleventh day of May AD 1826  Then appeared the aforenamed William Whitridge and after being Carefully Examined Cautioned and Sworn, to Testify the Truth the Whole Truth & nothing but the Truth gave the aforegoing Deposition Which was by me reduced to Writing & by him Subscribed in my Presence.  Taken at the request of Ichabod Simmons to be used at the war office of the United States - I further Certify  that the deponent is well known to me and that he is a Credible & disinterested witness in the Premises
By -- me  Abner Simmons  Just Peace
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Deposition of Wm Whitridge
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I Isaac Rounds of Tiverton in the County of Newport & State of Rhode Island and of Lawfull age to give Evidence to Testify & Say That having been Personally acquainted With Ichabod Simmons for a number of years, and knowing him to be affected with asthma and other Disorders, for years Previous to this, which reduced him not able to preform but very little Labour, and being in reduced circumstances as to propity - also my opinion is that his late Land propity Could not be Worth more than $336. at the best marked at Auction or otherwise and and that he the said Ichabod is a person that retains a good reputation, & that his oath or affirmation may be taken as good Evidence in all Cases
Isaac Rounds

Newport [illegible] Tiverton on the Twelfth day of May 1826. Then appeared the aforenamed Isaac Rounds and after being Carefully Examined Cautioned & Sworn To Testify the Truth, the whole Truth, & nothing but the Truth, gave the aforegoing Deposition which was by reduced to Writing and by him Subscribed in my presence.  Taken at the request of Ichabod Simmons to be used at the war office of the United States - I further Certify that the deponent was known to me & that he is a Credible & disinterested witness in the Premises
By Me - Abner Simmons  Just. Peace
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Deposition of Isaac Round
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The deposition of Esther Newitt
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I Esther Newitt wife of Samuel Newitt of Tiverton in the County of Newport & State of Rhode Island & - being of Lawful age to give Evidence do Testify & say. That whereas my Mother Hannah Mother being very aged & infirm so as not to be capable of Transacting  her  affairs.  I as agent for her; did Same time in the Spring in the year 1822.  Let Ichabod Simmons have $40 - .. of her Money & took his Note for the Same in my Said Mothers name & Some time in the Spring. 1824.  Ichabod Simmons Came to me & took up Said Note amounting, principal & Interest to about $45 ... as near a I Can recolect.~   Esther Newitt

Newport Judicial Crt - Tiverton on the eighth day of May AD 1826. Then personally appears the aforenamed Esther Newitt & being Carefully Examined & affirmed to testify the truth the whole truth & nothing but the truth gave the aforegoing Deposition which was by me reduced to writing & by her Subscribed in my presence - Taken at the request of Ichabod Simmons to be used at the War office of the United States - I further certify that the deponent is well known to me and She is a Credible & disinterested witness in the Premises ..................
By Me - Abner Simmons Justice of the Peace
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BY HIS EXCELLENCY.
James Fenner
Governor, Captain General and Commander in Chief of the State of Rhode-Island and Providence Plantations.
BE it known that the name "Henry Bowen," to the aforewritten attestation subscribed, is the proper hand writing of Henry Bowen, Esquire, who, at the time of subscribing the same, was Secretary of the State aforesaid, duly elected and qualified according to law:
Wherefore unto his said attestation full faith and credit are to be rendered.

In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of said State to be affixed, at Providence, this seventeenth day of June in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty six and of independence the fiftyeth.

BY HIS EXCELLENCY'S COMMAND.
Henry Bowen     J. Fennen
[Seory?]
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State of Rhode Island [illegible]
Secretary's office June 14 1826.

I certify that at the occasion of the General assembly of said State holden on the first wednesday of May last Abner Simmons - was elected a Justice of the Peace for the term of Tiverton within the county of Newport during the term of one year as appears of mind in my office and that he has been commissioned accordingly
Witness Henry Bowen 
Seiry
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Recd. 11 July 1821

Fib this with Ichabod Simmons's papers, of
R.I _____

Tiverton July 5
J.L. Edwards Esquire.  [illegible] Department
Pension Office ____

________Washington

Rec. July 11. 1821.

Y O
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Sept 27 45

Tiverton R.I.
Sept 25, 1845

paid 10

James L. Edwards. Esq.

Commissioner of Pensions
Washington/ D.C.

Sarah Negus  Feb 5 44
Mary Hicks     Feb 5 44
Anna Simmons  Feb 5 44
R Jul 43
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Tiverton R.I., Sept. 25. 1845

Sir

     Sarah Negus. widow of Noles Negus.  Mary Hicks widow of Abraham Hicks. and Anna Simmons widow of Ichabod Simmons. made their Declarations in Order to obtain pensions under the Act of 1838. in 1843. and received Certificates in 1844.  the said Noles died Dec. 24. 1839 and the said Sarah drew her pension from that day; the said Abm died Dec. 6. 1838 and his widow drew from that day; said Ichabod died Oct. 17. 1841 and his widow drew only under Act of 1843. - I understand the prohibition whereby these persons were prevented from drawing for the whole term of the five years is removed, but have seen no prescribed form published in what manner they must proceed to obtain the arrears.  I would therefore respectfully request that such directions or information may be forwarded to me.
I am with great Respect
your most Obj Servt
Asa Gray
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Tiverton R.I.
sept. 18,1844

GW Crump
city commissioner of Pensions
Washington (D.C.)

[illegible] Margin of
Cu - sept 21.1844

F

Sept 21 43
Anna Simmons
RI July 43
6069 - 43
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Tiverton (RI) Sept. 18.1844

Sir
     I have received the Certificates of Sarah Negus and of Mary Hicks for the Five years pension and for the one year under act of March 3. 1843. but in the case of Anna Simmons the Certificate for the one year under Act of March 3. 1843 only has been sent Supposing that the Certificate for the Five years should also have been sent as in the other cases and that it was through some mistake or oversight.  I [illegible] to inform you that it may be sent on.
I am very Respectfully
your Obt. Serv. 
Asa Gray
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Tiverton RI.  5. July 1821 c

Sir
     The enclosed affidavit, which were enclosed in your letter of the 17th of Febry 1821.  Stating that the schedule of Ichabod Simmons had not been [illegible] it is the office of the war Department but was supposed to be lost [illegible]
     Since which, he informs me that is Schedule has been provided; and has requested me to provide  the evidence to accompany the sum in [illegible] your letter of the above  date. ~ [illegible]
respectfully your
Obedient Serv
Hon. Durfee Second J.G.G. Pleas

J.L  Edwards Esq.
War Department
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Hon John C Calhoun
Secy Department of Mar
Washington DC.
Fihr
158
Rec. 14 Feb 1821

Stamp:
NEWPORT
FEB
7
RI
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State of Rhode Island & Providence Plantations
Clks Office Court of Com Pleas County of Newport
February 6th 1821

The Hon Secy of War 
Sir
I am requested to mention that there was forwarded same time since from this office, applications for pensions in favor of the persons whose names are subjoined in each of which it isn at known that any determinations has been made.  There are but two more cases filed in this office and it is believed that the necessary evidence will not be furnished previous to the fourth of March next.

I have the honor to be very respectfully Sir your 

Obi Serv.
H.Y Cranston Clk
Nathaniel Niall, Henry Freeborn, Walter Burns, James Chappell, William Read & William Langworthy.
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Tiverton April 4th 1818

This may Certify whom it may concern, that Ichabod Simmons of Tiverton, has been for a long time ---
afflicted with asthmatical & other --
disorders, which has rendered him unable to do much labor.
Hon Wm Whitridge
physician in said Tiverton

     I Thomas Durfee presiding Justice of the court of Com pleas in and for the county of Newport.  Certify that William Whitridge Subscriber of the foregoing certificate is in practicing physician in the Town of Tiverton of great [illegible] [illegible] for professional knowledge
     I also certify that Abner Simmons before whom affidavit was made of the truth of said [illegible] is a Justice of the Peace in said town of Tiverton, and has known administer oath and take affidavits.  Therefore [ illegible illegible and illegible illegible] to be given to his [illegible], as such 
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 24th day of November 1820, [ four illegible words]~
Thos Durfee Presid. J. C.C. Pleas
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Newport, Tiverton Nov. 8th 1820
I hereby Certify that William Whitridge the written Subscriber personally appeared and made oath that the written Statements by him made and Subscribed was Just and true according to the best of his understanding at the time of making the Same -
Before me. Abner Simmons Jus, Peace

Do A 18[illegible] Wm Whitridge, esq
Certificate
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We Ebenezer P. & Nath. Church [illegible-crossed out] of Little Compton in the county of Newport & State of Rhode-Island Merchants being of Lawfull age to give evidence do testify and say that we held a Note against Ichabod Simmons Dated March. 24th - 1823 for Six Dollars & Sixty Nine cents,  which Amount of Principle and Interest we received April 27th 1824 of Said Ichabod Simmons amounting to Seven Dollars & thirteen Cents in full fore Said Note
Eben P. & Nath Church

I hereby Certify that the above Deposition was taken by me, at the request of Ichabod Simmons of Tiverton, County of Newport & State of Rhode-Island, in the 6th day of May. AD. 1826, to be used as evidence, in the office of the Secretary at War,  Respecting Said Simmons's right to a pention under an act of Congress, for the benifit of [illegible] Revelutionary Soldiers, which Deposition, was reduced to writeing by me, in pernts of the Deponant being first Cautioned and Sworn, & also producing them accounts for the Same, Subscribed to the Same-before me~
Sylvester Gifford Justice of the Peace

I further Certify that the Deponant is well known to me and that they are Credible disinterested witnesses in the [illegible] by me
Sylvester Gifford Justice of the Peace
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I William A. Brown of Little Compton in the County of Newport & State of Rhode Island Merchant, being of Lawfull age to give Evidence do testify and Say ~
That I held an account against Ichabod Simmons that Commenced Jan 18th 1821, and past June 21st 1822 - for nine dollars & twenty two cent ----
And also a Note of hand against Said Ichabod Simmons for twenty four dollars & fourteen Cents which Note was paid Nov 29th 1823. making in the whole the sum of thirty three dollars & thirty Seven Cents, which Sum has been reicived by me 
Wm A Brown

I hereby Certify, that the above Deposition, was taken by me, at the request of Ichabod Simmons of Tiverton, County of Bewport, and State of Rhode-Islan, at Little Compton, in Said County of Newport, & State of Rhode-Island, in the 6th day of May, aD. 1826, to be used as evidence, in the office of the Secretary at War, Respecring Said Simmons,]'s, right to a pention, under and act of Congress, for the benifir of poor Revelutionary Soldiers, which Deposition, was reduced to writeing by me, in presence of the Deponant being first Cautioned and Sworn, and also producing his accounts for the Same, Subscribed to the Same before me
Sylvestor Gifford Justice of the Peace
I further certify that the Deponant is well known to me and he is a Credible disinterested witness in the premises by me
Sylvester Gifford Justice of the Peace
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BY HIS EXCELLENCY.
James Fennen
Governor, Captain General and Commander in Cief of the State of Rhode-Island and Providence Plantations.
BE it known the the name 'Henry Bowen," to the aforewritten attestation subscribed, is the proper hand writing of Henry Bowen, Esquire, who, at the time of subscribing the same, was Secretary of the State aforesaid, duly elected and qualified according to law: Wherefore unto his said attestation full faith and credit are to be rendered.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of said State to be affixed, at Providence, this fourteenth day of june in the year of our [missing] one thousand eight hundred and twenty six and of independence the fiftyeth.

BY HIS EXELLENCY'S COMMAND.
Henry Bowen [illegible]   J. Fennen
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State of Rhode Island [illegible]
[State-crossed out] of Secretary's office
June 14 1826.

I certify that at the session of the General Assembly of Said State holden as the first [illegible] of May last Sylvester Gifford was elected a Justice of the Peace for the town of Little Compton in the county of Newport for the term of one year as appears of record in my office and that he has been commissioned accordingly.
Witness Henry Bowen [illegible]
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Anna Simmons
widow of Ichabod 
Private.
~
Rec. Jan 23 1843
~
$80 per Ann.
~
R Island Roll

lat to
A Gray.
Tiverton,
RI,
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Declaration
In order to Claim the benefits of the resolution of Congress of the 23d January 1845
     Whereas the act of the 30th of April 1844 prohibited me from drawing a pension for the same period during which my husband was a pensioner. I now make the following statement under oath to obtain the benefits of the resolution above mentioned.
I am the widow of Ichabod Simmons who was a private in the war of the Revolution.  I have drawn a pension at the rate of Eighty dollars pur annum from the fourth of march 1843 and now ask for the amount due me from the fourth day of March 1836 to the fourth day of March 1841.  I made my Declaration for a pension in conformity with the first Section of the Act of July 7. 1838. before the 30th of April 1844 and it was filed in the Pension Office before the 23d of January 1845.
Anna Simmons
Signed in my presence
William L. Simmons
Sworn to and Subscribed before me on this ninth day of October in the year 1845 at Tiverton in the County of Newport
Asa Gray Justice of the Peace
I certify that the declarant is personally known to me and that she is the same individual she represents herself to be in this foregoing affidavit 
Asa Gray Justice of the Peace
I William Gilpin Clerk of the Supreme Court do hereby certify that Asa Gray who has signed the foregoing is a Justice of the Peace for the County of Newport in the State of Rhode Island and that the above is his signature
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my seal of office this Thirteenth day of October in the year 1845 at Newport in the State of Rhode Island.
Wm Gilpin
Clerk
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Copy 
Deed Ichabod
Simmons$80
Abel Simmons

The within is a True Copy of the original now lodged on Jile in the Town Clerks office of Tiverton
Thos Durfee T. Clk
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State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations. Newport [illegible]
Clerks office of the Court of Common Pleas
February 27 1825
I Henry Y. Cranston Clerk of said Court do hereby certify that Abner Simmons and Sylvester Gifford before whom The annexed Depositions were taken are Justices of the Peace within and for said County of Newport duly qualified to act in said office.  I also certify that Thomas Durfee who has certified The following copes of Deeds to be true copies is Town Clerk of said Town of Tiverton and the Register of Deeds for The conveyance of Real Estate in said Town ~
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court the day and year above written. ~

Henry Y. Cranston
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  I Able Simmons of Little Compton, in the County of Newport, and State of Rhode Island of Lawfull age to give evidence, do testify and Say-------
  That from the year 1813, to the year 1824 March the 25th, I loaned to Ichabod Simmons at different times, the Sum of about $210 eing principle and interest, and that at the last date, I received a deed of Said Ichabod Simmons, for the amount then due to me, and the obligations, that I then held against him, were then discharged, on my receiving the deed from him ~ which deed transfers to me a lot of Land free and Clear of all incumbrances, and that I paid Said Ichabod Simmons a fair consideration for said lot of land-----
Abel Simmons

   I hereby Certify, that the above deposition was taken by me, at the request of Ichabod Simmons of Tiverton, in the State of Rhode Island, to be used as evidence, in the War Department, as respects.  his right of a petion, under an act of the Congress of the U.S., taked at Little Compton the Sixth day of December, AD, 1824 - and that the Deponent, after being Cautioned, and Sworn, Subscribed to the same, before me ------
Sylvester Gifford Just Peace
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I William a. Brown Esquire of Little Compton in the County of Newport, and state of Rhode Island being of Lawfull age to give evidence, do testify and say-------
     That I Received of Ichabod Simmons, of Tiverton in Said State of Rhode Island, the Sum of twenty four dollars, & eighty cents, for amount due. Said Brown & Hicks then in company, which account Commenced, December the seventh, Eighteen hundred twenty two, and was Received April the fifteenth Eighteen - hundred twenty four - and also the Sum of ten dollars & thirty three cents, for my own account,  Commencing january the twenty fourth, Eighteen hundred twenty four and was received April the twenty Seventh, Eighteen hundred & twenty four, and the articles of the above accounts were for [Wertingia?]] goods and provisions. [illegible]
Wm A. Brown

     I hereby Certify, that the above deposition was taken by me, at the request of Ichabod Simmons of Tiverton, in the State of Rhode Island to be used as evidence, in the War Department as respects his right of a pention, under an act of the Congress of U.S. taken at Little Compton the 29th day of November AD. 1824 - and that the Deponant, after being Cautioned, and Sworn, Subscribed to the Same, before me -----
Sylvester Gifford Just. Peace
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     Nathaniel Tompkins Esquire, of Little Compton in the County of Newport, and State of Rhode - Island - being of Lawfull age to give evidence, do testify and Say
     That I Received of Ichabod Simmons, of Tiverton in Said State of Rhode -Island, the Sum of four dollars & Sixty eight Cents, which amount Commenced in the year 1818 - and was received April 27th 1824 - and the articles Consist of flour Malasses [illegible] ------
Nath. Tompkins

     I hereby Certify, that the above deposition was taken by me, at the request of Ichabod Simmons of Tiverton, in the State of Rhode - Island, to be used as evidence, in the War Department, as respects his right of a pention, under an act of the Congress of the U.S. - taken at Little Compton the 29th day of November, AD. 1824- and that the Deponant Cautioned, and Sworn, Subscribed to the Same, befor me -
Sylvester Gifford Just Peace
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I Ebenr P. Church, of Little Compton in the County of Newport and state of Rhode Island - being of Lawfull age to give evidence, do testify and Say -----
     That I Received of Ichabod Simmons, of Tiverton in Said State of rhode Island, the sum of Seven dollars & thirteen cents, which account Commenced October 12th 1820, and was Received April 27th 1824 - and that the Said Simmons is Still indebted to me in the Sum of Nine dollars & fifty cents - and that the articles making the above demands are for [illegible] goods & provisions [illegible] ----
Ebenr P Church

     I hereby Certify, that the above deposition was taken by me, at the request of Ichabod Simmons of Tiverton, in the State of Rhode Island, to be used as evidince, in the War Department as respects, his night of a pention, under an art of the Congress of the U.S. taken at Little Compton, the 29th day of November 1824 and that the Deponent after being Cautioned and Sworn Subscrived to the Same - before me ---
Sylvester Gifford Just Peace
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Esq.
The inclosed is the Deposition of Pardon Simmons taken to be used, at the war office and Sealed by me ...

Abner Simmons Just Peace
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I Pardon Simmons of Tiverton in the County of Newport and state of Rhode Island of Lawfull age give Evidence do testify and Say that I held a Note against Ichabod Simmons dated in March A.D. 1814 and in January 1st A.D. 1824 Said note and Interest amounted to one Hundred & Seventeen Dollars for which I received a deed of Sixteen acres of land by Estimation; Consideration of Said deed on hundered & ten Dollars;
Pardon Simmons -
Newport [illegible] Tiverton on the Sixteenth day of April one thousand Eight Hundred & Twenty five.  Then appeared the aforenamed Pardon Simmons and after being Carefully Examined Cautioned & Sworn to testify the Truth the whole Truth & nothing but the Truth, gave the aforegoing deposition, which was by me reduced to writing and by him Subscribed in my presence taken to be used at the War office of the Unites States; ~

Abner Simmons Just Peace
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j.C. Calhoun Esq(Deposition) [illegible]
taken to be used at the War Department - Sealed by me.
Abner Simmons Jusr. Peace
Little Compton Sept 7th}
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I Esther Hewitt of Tiverton county of Newport & state of Rhode Island [illegible] - being of Lawfull age to give Evidence do Testify and Say that whereas my Mother Hannah Mosher being aged and infirmed and incapable of transacting her business I as agent for my said Mother did some time in the Spring 1822 - let Ichabod Simmons have 40 Dollars and took his Note for the same in my said Mothers name, and Same time in the Spring 1824 Ichabod Simmons came to me and paid Said Note (in money principal and Interest amounting as near as I can recolect to about 45 Dollars - (and further the deponent Saith not) ------
Esther Newitt

State of Rhode Island [illegible]
Newport [illegible] Tiverton.  On the twenty third day of November in the year AD - 1824 - Then appeared the aforenamed Esther Newitt and being Carefully Cautioned and affirmed to testify the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, gave the foregoing deposition, which was by me in her presence, reduced to writing and by her Subscribed in my presence, taken to be used at the war office of the united States;
Before me/  Abner Simmons Justice. Peace
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Rhode Island District of [illegible]
County of Newport District Court of the United States May Term 1824 ~
On this Eleventh day of May 1824 personally appeared in open court being a Court of Record Ichabod Simmons aged 63, now resident inthe town of Tiverton in said County who maketh the following Declaration in order to obtain the provisions of The acts of Congress for The benefit of Those who served in the revolutionary war viz. said Ichabod declares that in the month of September A.D. 1777.  he enlisted as a private in Capt James Wibbs Company and Col. Sherburn's Regiment for Three years and That he continued to serve in That  untill he was transferred to Col. Angell's Regiment in which he served untill his time expired when he was honourably discharged which discharge was sent to the pension office when he first made application both of said regiments were of the Rhode Island Line, he also served Nine months in Col. Olney's Regiment also of The Rhode Island Line, and he has [illegible] a Certificate - No 853. ~ but his name was stricken off the roll under The act of May 1. 1820. and I do solemnly swear  That I was a resident [illegible] of the United States on the eighteenth day of March, one thousand eight hundred and eighteen; and That I have not since that time by Gift, sale, or in any manner, whatever, disposed of my property or any part thereof with intent Thereby so to diminish it, as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress entitled " An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the Land & Naval Service of the United States in the revolutionary war" passed on the eighteenth day of March one thousand eight hundred and eighteen that I have not nor has any person in trust for me, any property or securities contracts or debts due to me nor have I any income other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed, and by me subscribed ~ Ichabod Simmons ~
Schedule of property and income necessary clothing & bedding excepted of Ichabod Simmons [illegible] 1 Cow 1 Heifer 1 Hog 1 old chest 1 -
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Iron bar, 1 Table, 6 old chairs, some Iron Ware, 1 ax, some crockery ware, knives forks Spoons, 3 old Hoes, 2 old Spinning Wheels, 1 Looking Glass, 1 old candle Stand, 2 pails, other Than That he has no property - except as above excepted; and he further declares that since he made his application pursuant to May 1.1820.  The following changes have taken place - in his property vis The Real Estate mentioned in said Schedule has been all sold to Pardon Simmons & to Abel Simmons for The actual sum of money mentioned in The deeds, (Copies of which are hereto annexed) and the proceeds being appropriated to the payment of his just Debts & in support of his family.  In which way he has spent all The proceeds of The Estates sold and The same has not been sufficient for That purpose.  That he now honestly owes upwards of fifty Dollars to sundry persons according to his best recollection for the payment of which no provision is made. ~ And the said Ichabod further declares that he is a Labourer & works when he is able but he is now so infirm that he cannot work being much  afflicted with the asthma that he has a family consisting of a Wife aged 59. who is so feeble as not to have been able to have done much work for a number of Years, he has also Three children, vis - 2 sons aged 17 & 12 and one Daughter aged 19 who are dependant  on him for support, his oldest son is quite infirm & unable to do any hard labor.  The 5 sheep mentioned in his first schedule  were stolen or they strayed away, he entirely lost them. - he further declares that is now in impoverished circumstances, and the greatest part of his property having been taken to pay his honest debts, he thinks himself entitled to a pension, he served almost 4 Years in the Army for which he never received any adequate compensation and being now iso infirm he must soon depend upon charity unless assisted by his country. -
Ichabod Simmons

May Term 1824 -
Sworn to in open Court.
witness Benj Cowell Clk.

Rhode Island District-
I, Benjamin Cowell Clk of The District Court of the United states, do hereby certify, that ist appears, to the satisfaction of thi
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Court, that the said Ichabod Simmons did serve in the revolutionary war, as atated in the preceeding declaration, against the common enemy, for the term of nine months, under one engagement on the continental establishment.  I also certify, that the foregoing oath and schedule thereto annexed, are truly copied from the records of the P. court ; and I do further certify, that it is the opinion of the said court that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid Schedule is Forty Dollars ~
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this said court this twenty fourth day of May 1824 ~

Benjamin Cowell
Clerk of the District Court of the United States
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Copy Deed
I. Simmons[illegible]
Pardon Simmons
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I Certify the within Deed is True Copy of in Deeds Lodged on the files for [illegible]
Attest Thos Durfee Clk
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I know all Men by those Presents that I Ichabod Simmon of Tiverton County of Newport State of Rhode Island & yeoman In Consideration one hundred and ten Dollars paid by Pardon Simmons of Tiverton in the county and State aforesaid Labourer, the receipt whereof I do hereby sell and Convey and forever Quit Claim to the said Pardon Simmons  his heirs and assign forever A contain lot of land being in Tiverton aforesaid Containing by [Ethmation] sixteen Acres more on life Bounded and Defenitied as followeth, Easterly by land of Joseph Sanford Northerly by land of Peleg Simmons.  Southerly land of the Grantor and to [illegible] from Joseph Sanford line on the east; west as the line goeth to the first stone wall there North as the wall goeth to Peleg Simmon land ~ To have and to hold the before Described Premises, with all the Privileges & Appertinances to the same belonging to the said Pardon Simmons his heirs and assigns forever, In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this first Day of January one Thousand eight hundred & twenty four ~
Signed sealed and Delivered} Ichabod Simmons
in the presence of - }
Permila Wilbour 
Otis Simmons 
Newport ss Tiverton may 10th 1824
Personally appeared Ichabod Simmons the above named subscriber & acknowledge the above & foregoing Instrum of bargain & Sale to be his free act & Deed hand and Seal ~
Before Abner Simmons Justice of the Peace ~
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I know all Men by these presents that I Ichabod Simmons of Tiverton County of Newport State of Rhode Island Jc yeoman, In consideration of two hundred and ninety Dollars paid by Abel Simmons of Little Compton in the County & State afore said yeoman, the receipt whereof I do hereby sell and converge and forever Quit Claim to the said Abel Simmons his heirs  and assign forever A Certain lot of land lying & being in Tiverton aforesaid Containing by [illegible] twelve acres more or less, Bounded and Described as followeth Easterly by land of Joseph Sanford and partly on land of Pardon Simmons Northerly on land of Pardon Simmons and partly on land of Thomas Simmons and Westerly by land of the heirs of Eben Crandell [illegible] and by  the highway - and Southerly by land of Peleg Hoxsey ~~

To have and to hold the before [illegible] premises with all the priveliges and appertenances to the same belonging to the said Abel Simmons his heirs & assigns forever I Witness whereof I have [illegible] set my hand and seal this twenty [illegible] Day of March on thousand eight hundred and twenty four 
Signed sealed & Delivered } Ichabod Simmons -
in the presence of }
Otis Simmons
Permila Wilbour 
     Newport ss. Personally appeared Ichabod Simmons the withing named Grantor and acknowledged the within and foregoing Deed to be his free voluntary act and Deed hand and Seal at Tiverton this 10th day of May 1826
Before Charles Durfee Jus. Peace
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Ichabod Simmons
R Island
For restoration
Supplementary Brief
Led original brief
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Supplementary brief in the case of Ichabod Simmons
     In may 1826 the origin of the debts to Pardon Simmons and Abel Simmons is further explained by then affidavits 
The claim of Pardon was for cash lent 1814....
$50.00
A Cow in 1817 or 1818 ....17.00
for which he took claimants note at interest, also lent claimant "at several other times small sums of money before 1820" (amount not stated) In 1820 took his note for $100  which as been running on interest till 1824, when he sold a parcel of land at $110.
Abels claim was for cash lent in 1814 ...$70.00
d  d in 1824.....110.00
That in march 1824, when he bought the land, he paid him the further sum of $70, which with the interest doe on the sums previously list amounted in the whole to $290, the full value of the land
See affidavits marked A. accompanied with evidence of their credibility.  Further evidence required see letter 29th may 1826.
Evidence of further payments made by claimant
Paid EP & N Church @ note dated 24th march 1823 including interest $7.13
Wm A Brown a/c from 1821 to 1822 $9.22. and not for $24.14___33.36
see paper B.
For the purpose of proving the value of the land transferred by the claimant to the Simmons', as nill as to show the character of the claimant for veracity, and his present indigence the evidence marked C is presented properly authenticated and the evidibility of the witness duly certified.
[illegible] is requested to the Agents letter marked D.
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Rhode Island District 

I Pardon Simmons of Tiverton in said District on solemn oath do testify & say that in the year 1814 I loaned to Ichabod Simmons the sum of fifty dollars & took his note of hand for the same, the said Ichabod was at that time in bad health and unable to do much labour Afterwards in the year 1817 or 1818 I sold said Ichabod a Cow for seventeen dollars & took his note for the same, both of said notes were made payable with Interest & hath from time to time been renewed the Interest added to the principal I also loaned to said Ichabod at several other times small sums of money before the year 1820. In the year 1820 I record reckoned up all that he owed me & found the amount to be one hundred dollars & for which sum he then gave me a new note &  tossed all the old ones I had against him This new note was made payable with Interest & continued to run upon Interest until the first day of January AD 1826 when I bought a parcel of land of him for which I allowed him one hundred & ten dollars the land I bought of him is a low rocky swamp, unfit for cultivation & now his in common having never thought it would pay the expence of fencing. I still own the land & I should be glad to sell it for one hundred dollars & would sell it at any moment for that sum the said Ichabod now owes me after taking said lot of land about eight dollars which sum I have never asked him for as I always have & do now consider him totally unable to pay it, when I first loaned him money he promised me that if he could not pay if he would let me have the land, which he has done & I the said Pardon do further certify & say that to my certain knowledge the said Ichabod is destitute of properly & is at this present time in needy circumstances, indeed I do now verily believe he is as regards property worn than nothing, all his property having been expended in support
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of himself and family -
Pardoon Simmons

Rhode Island District se
May 8th 1826

     Personally appeared before me the above named Pardon Simons made oath to the truth of the above deposition by him signed, & fruther certify that said Deponent is a credible witness in the premises ~

Benjamin Cowell
Commissioner of Dist. Court
appointed to take Depositions

Rhode Island District se
     I Abel Simmons of little Compton in the county of Newport & State of Rhode Island on oath do testify & say, that in the year 1814 I loaned to Ichabod Simmons ninety dollars & took his note of hand on Interest for the same, which note was renewed from time to time & we often had dealings together untill April 1823 when we reckoned & there was due me the sum of ninety seven dollars, for thus sum the said Ichabod then gave me his note of habd payable on demand with interest.  This note continued upon Interest untill February 1824, when I loaned him one hundred & ten dollars more, this 
last loan was made upon his promise that he would give me a deed of some land about 12 acres in Tiverton - The said Ichabod gave me a deed of this land on the 25th of March following - at the time he game me the deed I paid him in money about seventy dollars more in addition to what he then owed me making the whole consideration  I paid hi two hundred & ninety dollars.  This sum was as much as the land was worth & is what I should be willing to sell it for at this time - and as the
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said Ichabod informed me it was the best offer he had had for the land - At the time I loaned him the one hundred & ten dollars said Ichabod informed me that he owed several
notes of hand which he wanted to pay & which he must pay and which afterwards I understood he did pay - And I the said
Abel do further testify that to my best knowledge & belief the said Ichabod is now wholly destitute of property for having been
unable to do but little work for a great number of years back he has been obliged to expend what little he was worth - All the contracts & dealings between the said Ichabod & myself
have been perfectly fair & honorable on my part & I have this greatest reason to believe were equally so as his -
Abel Simmons
May 8th 1826.
Rhode Island District for
Personally appeared before me the above
named Abel Simmons & made oath to the truth of the above Deposition by him signed - & I further certify that said deponent is a credible witness in the premises
Benjamin Cowell
Commissioner appointed by
the Dist Court to take
depositions
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I Cornelius Seabury of Tiverton in the County of Newport certify & declare that I am acquainted with Pardon Simmons of said Tiverton & with Abel Simmons of Little Compton & have had dealings in business with them & have always found them honest & from any knowledge I have no hesitation in saying they are credible witnesses & that full faith ought to be given to their testimony.  I also certify & say that I have also known Ichabod Simmons for twenty years & have always considered him an upright & honest man & have every reason to believe that he is now poor & destitute of property.
Cornelius Seabury

Rhode Island District fc - May 15th 1826
Personally appeared before me the above named Cornelius Seabury & made oath to the truth of the above deposition by him required & I further certify that said deponent is personally well known to me & he is a gentleman of respectability and high standing with his fellow citizens.

Benjamin Cowell
[??] of Dist Court fc
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Rhode Island District fc
Clerks Office U. S. District Court
In Providence May 16. 1826

I certify that the preceding are true copies of the original depositories which were taken by me under the authority of said Court & which are now on file in this office with which the aforesaid copies have been duly examined & compared.
In testimony whereof I hereto set my hand & office the seal of said Court on the day & year above written.

Benjamin Cowell
Clerk of said Court