Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 24113, Samuel Eldridge, Continental R.I.
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Service Continental R.I.
Eldridge, Samuel or Eldred or Eldredge, Rebecca 
Number W24113
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8196
Rhode Island
Samuel Eldridge
of Pertwate in the state of R. Island who was a private in the regiment commanded by Colonel [illegible] of the R. Island line, for the term of one year.
Inscribed on the Roll of Rhode Island at the rate of 8- Dollars per month, to commence on the 14th of April, 1818.
Certificate of Pension issued the 25th of Mar 1819 and sent to Benjamin Cowell Providence, Rhode Island.
Arrears to 4th of Mar 1819 [illegible]  85.56
Semi-anl all'ce ending 4th Sept.1819 48.00
                                                               -------
                                                             $133.56
{Revolutionary claim, Act 18th March, 1818.}
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Reported
Rhode Island 1414
Rebecca Eldridge, alias Eldred R.I.
widow of Samuel Eldridge, alias Eldred
who was a private
in the Revolution

Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 80 Dollars -- Cents [strike through] per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.

Certificate of Pension issued the 8th day of August 1843 and sent to B. Cowell Providence, R. I.

[Act  of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book A. Vol. 1 Page 87.
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Smithfield 14 April 1818
This may certify all whome it may concern: that Samuel Eldridge the Bearer having enlisted into the Second Rhode Island Armament Commanded by Col. Daniel Hitchcock in the Revolutionary war in the year 1775 for the term of eight months which he faithfully served out, and then Reinlisted into the same rent: for the term of one year longer. went from Boston with the said Reg't. to New York was in the Actions on Long Island, Harlem Heights, Trenton Town & Prince Town and served out the afore said term of one year and has an Honorable Discharge. 
Israel Angell then Major of the aforesaid regiment}
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Jonnie Eldridge
Saml Eldridge Private Hitchcocks R.I., Regt, 1775. Served 1 yr & 8 months, 14th Apl. 1818

proof of poverty produced & certified
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I Samuel Eldridge of Pertwate in the District of Rhode Island on solemn oath do declare that in the month of May 1775 amounting to the best of my recollection I enlisted as a private soldier in Cape Jeremiah Olney's Company & Col. Daniel Hitchcocks regiment in the Continental army of. the United States and in the Rhode Island line in which [illegible] I continued eight months being the term for which I enlisted afterwards [illegible][illegible][illegible] the Army I again enlisted in the same company & regiment for one year and continued in [illegible] the above mentioned time when I [illegible] regular discharge, which discharge is now lost - I further declare that I am now in reduced circumstances & stand in need of the [illegible] of my County for support,     Samuel Eldridge

Rhode Island District 
Be it remembered that on this fourteenth day of April 1818 appeared before me the above named Samuel Eldridge and [illegible] solemn oath to the truth of the declaration by him above subscribed In witness whereof I have hereto set my hand & have caused the seal of the District Court for said District to be hereto affixed. 
David Howell District Judge.
[illegible] signature of the [illegible] District Judge. [illegible] signature of the Judge and the seal of the Court hereto affixed. [illegible] Benjamin Cowell [illegible]
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Samuel Eldredge
8196
CM
Sept. [illegible]

There is no person named Samuel Eldred [underlined] in the roll [illegible] for identity [underlined].
8 Nov 1820 B. Cowell [illegible] Providence R.I.
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United States of America.
Rhode-Island District.
Providence, sc.     District Court, Special Term, fourteenth August - A.D. 1820
On this fourteenth day of August 1820, personally appeared in open court, being a Court of Record within and for said district Samuel Eldred, aged 64 years, residing in the town of Scituate -- in said County & District - who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath declare, that he served in the Revolutionary War as follows: That he served in Col Hitchcocks Regiment as a private of the Rhode Island [illegible] about 20 months. 
that he made a previous declaration on the 14th day of April 1818, and that he has received a certificate for a pension, being No. 8196 And I do solemnly swear, that I was a resident citizen 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 and 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.
Samuel Eldridge
A schedule of Property and Income (necessary clothing and bedding excepted) of Samuel Eldridge
[illegible] a lot of land containing about twenty seven acres in said Sciutate together with an old house thereon, I cow, 1 stag, 1 old horse, 2 hogs some articles of house furniture 12 old chairs, 2 tables, 1 chest, 1 old case of drawers, some cups & saucers [illegible]; 1 pot, 2 kettles, some knives & forks. --- And this declarant further saith that he is a Cooper by trade but does not at this present time, work much at that trade in consequence of inward disabilities & in consequence of his eyesight failing - that he was wounded in the leg in the battle of Long Island - that he now is involved in debt - that he has a wife aged 60 years - one son with whom he lives aged 28 years but who is not able to maintain him and his own family besides, that he has two daughters, one 17 & the other 19 years old that he now owes more than two hundred. - under these impoverished circumstances, he must depend on the charity of others if his pension is discontinued.
Samuel Eldredge

Sworn to and declared in open court on the fourteenth day of August 1820 before the Hon David Bowen US District Judge Witness 
Benjamin Cowell Clk

Rhode-Island District.
149
Clerk's Office of the District - Court, A.D. 182
I, Benjamin Cowell - Clerk of said Court do hereby certify, that the foregoing oath, and the schedule thereto annexed, are truly copied from the record of the said Court; and I do further certify, that it is the opinion of the said Court, that the amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule, is one hundred forty [illegible] dollars and    cents. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of said Court, on this fifteenth -- day of August -- 1820.
Benjamin Cowell Clerk of said Court
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Providence 12 Nov 1820 Dist clerk’s office 
Upon reference to the original certificate, now in this office this applicants name appears to be Samuel Eldridge [underlined] and not Eldred [underlined]
Respectfully [illegible] B. Cowell
JL Edwards [illegible]
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State of Rhode Island
County of Providence
On this 31 day of August 1838 [illegible] appeared before me [illegible] of ...
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act & continued to draw it pursuant
to said act in May 11820 until his
death And she further declares
that she was married to the said
Samuel Eldridge in October 1780, in Little Comp
ton County of Newport where she believes she
was married in October of this year of the
[illegible] day but does not know whether her [illegible]
is murdered in said town or not
that he died on the 17 day of December 1836
and since then she has remained a
widow.
She was not married to him prior
to his having the service but the
marriage took place previous to the
first of January seventeen hundred
ninety five to [illegible] at the time above
stated here.
Attest
Ferriel Potter
Rebecca [her mark] Eldridge
Providence [illegible] in Scituate August 31st AD 1838
Personally appeared before me the above named
Rebecca Eldredge who made oath to the above declaration
by her subscribed in my presence and I further
certify that said Rebeca Eldridge from age and infirm
ties is to feeble to attend Court
Ferriel Potter Just C. [Illegible]
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I Marcy Westcott of Scituate in the
County of Providence being now 37 years
of age on oath do certify & say that Rebecca
Eldridge who has subscribed & sworn
to the preceding declaration is my
mother and the Samuel Eldridge was
my father, my father died in
December 1836 & since then
my mother has remained a
widow & unmarried
Attest Ferriel Potter
Marcy [her mark] Westcott
Providence In Scituate August 31st AD 1838
Personally appeared before me the above named
Marcy Westcott who made oath to the preceeding
affidavit by her signed and I further certify said
affiiant is a credible [illegible]
By
Ferriel Potter Just C.C. [illegible]
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I Mary Westcott of Scituate in the county of Providence aged 37 years last June, do say upon oath, that I am the daughter of Samuel and Rebekah Eldred, that ever since I was a child I have seen and known the annexed record taken from our family bible which is in the hand writing of my said father the said record is all the family record of any kind that I ever knew in our family; I have record my father say that he overheard a certificate from Eldred Peleg Burrows who [illegible] them of their marriage - I never heard it mentioned by my father mother or any other person, that with of their children ever born before this marriage; Hannah Eldred is my oldest sister Thomas Eldred is my oldest brother I the annexed record is a record of the ages of father mother and my brothers and sisters; it states [illegible] ages till you come to myself and the youngest to wit sister Tabetha which is put down as a birth - I said the record taken out of the bible; this bible was presented as it appears from its date in the year 1791. 
Mary Westcott

State of Rhode Island
County of Providence
August 15, 1838

Then Mary Westcott singed of the above affidavit made oath to the truth of the facts therein stated I also certify that she is a credible witness in the premises. 
Eli Ashworth J.C.C. Pleas
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Scituate March the 23 day 1800
Samuel Eldred his book which fell to him from this Grandmother Ann Condon
Samuel Eldred 43 years old in 8 day of May next
Rebekah Eldred 38 years old next August the pat
Hannah Eldred 19 years old next September 3
Ellen Eldred 18 years old after 7 day of May next
Thomas Eldred 14 years at 9 next June 22th 
Ellen Eldred 13 years old this March 24
Lucy Eldred 11 years old next February the 5 day 
John Eldred 8 years old next June the 6 day
Samuel Eldred 5 years old next October 22
Darrel Eldred 3 years old next September 8 
Gorge Eldred 2 years next January 15
[illegible] Board in the 1800 to be thee Elder Board 1809
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Rev War. 
January 27, 1912. 
Herbert O. Brigham Esq.
State Record Commissioner,
Providence, R.I.
Sir:
in response to your letter dated the 25" and received the 26" instant, you are furnished the history of Samuel and Henry Eldred, Eldredge or Eldridge, from the papers filed in their claims for pension, as follows.
Wid. File 24, 113, Samuel Eldredge or Eldred, was allowed pension on his application executed April 14, 1818, at which time he was a resident of Scituate, Rhode Island He enlisted in May, 1775, as private in Captain
Jeremiah Olney's company, Colonel Daniel Hitchcock's 2d Rhode Island regiment, for 6 months at the expiration of which he re-enlisted under said officers served one year more, and was wounded in the leg at the battle of Long Island, Enlisted in May, 1777,
in Captain Caleb Carr's company, Colonel Archibald Crary's regiment, was in General Spencer's expedition
and served one year and nine months. Enlisted in February, 1781, in Captain Jonathan Knight's company, Rhode Island Militia, and served one month.
Soldier married at Little Compton, Rhode Island, in
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Did. File No. 24,113 - 2
October, 1780, Rebecca Wilbur; he died December 17, 1836, and she was allowed pension on her application executed August 31, 1838, while a resident of Sciutate aforesaid. In 1838 daughter Mary Westcott aged 37 years testified in the case.
The following data is said to have been taken from Samuel Eldred's [underlined] book" which fell to him from his grandmother Anne Condon.
"Sciutate, March the 23, 1800.
Samuel Eldred 43 years old 8th May next.
Rebekah Eldred 38 years old - August next.
Hannah Eldred 19 years old 3d September next.
Allen Eldred 16 years old 7th may next.
Thomas Eldred 14 or 15 years old 22d June next.
Wilbur Eldred 13 years old 24th this March.
Lucy Eldred 12 years old 5th February next.
John Eldred 8 years old 6th June next.
Samuel Eldred 5 years old 22d October next.
Daniel Eldred 3 years old 8th September next.
[blacked out] 2 years old 15th January next.
Mary Eldred born 10th----1801.
Tabetha Eldred " 6th J----1803.
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R. Island 2925
Rebecca Eldridge widow of Samuel Eldridge, who was a pensioner under the Act of 18th Mar. 18 and who died on 19th December 1836 of Providence in the State of R. Island who was a Pvt. in the Company commanded by Captain [--] of the Regt. commanded by Hitchcock in the R. Island line for 20 Mar.

Inscribed on the Roll of R. Island at the rate of 66 dollars and 66 cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836 [strike through] 18th Dec. 1836

Certificate of Pension issued the 24th day of May, 39, and [illegible] B Cowell Providence, R.I.

Arrears to the 4th of Mar. - $148.12
Semi=annual allowance ending.   33.33
                                                  __________
                                                 $181.45
{Act July 7, 1838}
Recorded by R Burrow Clerk, Book A Vol. 2 - Page 7.
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2925
Rhode Island
Rebecca Eldridge
widow of Samuel Eldridge dec.
who was a pensioner under the Act of 1818 and who died on the 17th of December 1836 of Providence in the State of R.I. who was a provate in the company commanded by [--] of the Regt commanded by Col Hitchcock in the R.I. line for [illegible] year. 
Increased from $66.66
Inscribed in the Roll of R. Island at the rate of 80 dollars 00 cents per annum, to commence on 4th day of March, 1836. [strike through]. 18th December 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 26th day of Jan 18[illegible] and Benj Cowell Providence, R. Island
Arrears to the 4th of March 1841 $336.44
Semi-annual allowance ending [strike through]
                                                          ___________
                                                          $336.44
{Act of July 7, 1838}
Recorded by D.D. Addison Clerk,
Book A Volume 2d Page 7.
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1662
Rebecca Eldred
$80 per an
B Cowell Providence R.I.
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State of Rhode Island
County of Providence
On this 10th day of March AD 1843 personally appeared before me the undersigned a Justice of the Court of Common Please in said County Rebecca Eldred now resident in Sciutate in said County aged 81 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 act of Congress of March 3d 1843 granting pensions to widows and persons who served during the Revolutionary War. That she is the widow of Samuel Eldred late of said Sciutate deceased who served as a private during said War. That she received a pension under the act of July 7 1838 at the rate of $80 per annum payable at the agency in Providence R. Island.
Attest Sheldon Knight  Rebecca X Eldrid mark
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Providence in Scituate March 10th - 1843 Personally came before me the within named Rebecca Eldred and made oath to the within declaration by her signed before me and I further certify that she is a credible person. 
Sheldon Knight Justice of the Court of C.P. 

Sate of Rhode Island & Pensions Plantations

Providence  - J. Albert G. Greene Clerk of the Municipal Court of the City of Providence in the County of Providence in said state. So hereby certify that Sheldon Knight who has signed the aforegoing certificate was on the say of the date thereof a Justice of the Court of Common Pleas within and for said County duly abetted. 
In altercation where of I have hereunto set my hand and hand affixed the seal of said municipal court this 29th day of May AD 1843.
Albert G. Greene
Clerk
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Sam.l Eldridge R.I. ad 1818 when last paid? 
G.Wml
21 May 39
Died 17th Dec. 1836 pto that sent J.H.
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Reported Feb. 10, 1862
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Providence Feb, 1842
Sir
I have received a Certificate for Mrs Rebecca Eldridge widow of Samuel enlarging her pension, but her name has not been sent to the Agent for paying Pensions in this State for payment and he informs me he is not certain whether it is now payable here or in Washington - If the arrears are to be paid then I have to request that an order may be sent to the Agent for that purpose.
I am respectfully your (illegible)
Benja Cowell
IL Edwards Esq
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Providence Dec 16 1842
Sir
I herewith enclose this application of Rebecca Eldridge agreeably to the form you sent me - I also enclose the application of Srah Ralph for the same purpose Both have balances due them
I am respectfully 
your abt ient
Benja Cowell
IL Edwards Esq
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Washington Jan 10 1842
Sir
I herewith enclose the pension certificate of Mrs Rebecca Eldrich widow of Samuel for the enlargement of her pension.  It will seem her husband served 8 months in '75 and 12 in 76 in Col Hitchcocks regiment by the old Book of the Captain, he also served 12 months in Cole Crany reg as will appear by the Roll - all which entitles her to a full pension she was only allowed 66 66 - I have to request a new certificate may be granted
Respectfully yours be
Benja Cowell
IL Edwards, Esq
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Providence Dec 8 1842
Sir
I herewith enclose the request of Mrs Rebecca Eldrid, widow of Samuel Eldred, a pensioner under the act of July 7 1838, for an order for the arrears of her pension under that act -
I am respectfully
your absent
Benja Cowell
JL Edwards Esq
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Rebecca Eldred
Scituate
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Scituate RI November 2, 1842
Sir
My husband Samuel Eldred was a pensioner under the act of Congress of June 7, 1832  He departed this life December 17, 1838 - I as his widow  received a pension under the act of July 7 1838 from the date of his death until the 4th of March 1841 when it expired by limitation.
There is now due me the whole amount of the pension from the 4th of March 1836 to the time of his death which I wish paid to me on my order in Providence Rhode Island
Rebecca x her Eldred mark
attest
Tom Binlingame
Benja Cowell
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I Stephen Young of Scituate in the County of Providence in the state of Rhode Island being in the eighty fourth year of my age and engaged according to law do testify and say that I was well acquainted with Samule Eldred of Scituate who is now deceased that I knew him in the time of the Revolutionary War and that I know of his serving in the army of the Revolution one month in the year one thousand seven hundred and eighty one on Rhode Island stationed at Middletown. I think in the month of February it was very cold he served under Captains Jonathan Knight of said Scituate aforesaid in the militia one thing which makes me remember more [illegible] by is that the house got afire where we were stationed and that said Samuel Eldred excerted [sic]himself very much in putting out the fire I was there in the same company with said Eldred said Eldred was then married and did not return with us but wnt to see his wife. 
J. Stephen Young

State of Rhode Island 
Providence at Scituate April the 9th AD 1841 
Personally came Stephen Young subscriber to the aforegoing deposition and made oath to the truth of the same which said deposition was by me reduced to writing in his presence and by him subscribed in my presence. 
Before me Benjamin Wilbur Justice of the Peace and I further certify that I have known said Stephen Young for fifty years past and that I have not found or heard during that said anything but what his record is good as to truth and veracity. Benjamin Wilbur Justice of the Peace
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Mrs Eldredge
R T.
Act 7 July 38
80 from
4 March 36 to 17 Dec 36 the day of her
husbands death.
Benjn Cowell
Providence
R. Id.
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State of Rhode Island
County of Providence
On this 14 day of December 1842 personally
appeared before me Rebecca Eldred now resident in Scituate in said County aged 81
years who being duly sworn according to law doth on her make the following declaration in
order to obtain the amount of pension from 4th of March 1836 to 17 of December 1836 from which period she has already paid under the act of July 7 1838 Ans she further declares that she is still the widow of Samuel Eldred who was a soldier of the Revolution that his pension was allowed at the rate of Eighty dollars per annum & was paid at the Agency in Providence & State of Rhode Island & further she saith not -
Attest Sheldon Knight
Rebecca Eldrid x her mark
Sworn to and subscribed before me on the day
and year first above written and I also certify
said Rebecca Eldrid is a credible person
Sheldon Knight
Justice C. C. P.
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State of Rhode Island Providence Plantation,
Providence

I Albert G. Greene, Clerk of the Municipal Court of the City of Providence, in the County of Providence & state aforesaid, do hereby certify 
that Sheldon Knight, who has signed the within certificate, is a Justice of the Court of Common Pleas within and for said county, duly elected. 

For attestation whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and have affixed the seal of said court, this 14th day of December, A.D. 1842. 

Albert G. Greene
Clerk
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J.M. for R.E. 

(rest of page is imprint of ink either from another page or through reverse side of this page).
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I Stephen Young of Scituate in the county of Providence and State of Rhode Island aged 80 years do say upon oath that in the revolutionary war, I was well acquainted with Samuel Eldridge late of said Scituate.  By here say (hearsay) I understand that he enlisted into Col. Daniel Hitchcock ('s) regiment for nine months, which time he served, mostly at or near Boston;  This service was performed in the year 1775 - In the month of May, I think about the first days, in the year 1777 said Samuel Eldridge, myself and several men enlisted into the fifteen months service or it was commonly called, for nine months more than Lieut. Alsey enlisted as at the Angell Tavern in Scituate, these services said (unintelligible) upon immediately with (unintelligible) we arrived to Bristol, R.I. where we were stationed, he and I messed together, and were in Captain Caleb Carr's company in Col. Archibald Granfe's regiment - we were in Gary Spencer's expedition at Little Compton, after this expedition was over, we marched back to Bristol, where we served our time out, which I think under the last of January or first of February, 1778 - at the end of this term there was a strong attempt made to get us to enlist again for one year longer, and the said.....
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...Samuel did enlist again in my presence last.   I declined as my father objected to my so doing a year.   I stayed & continued to do duty about two months, till those who had used or many of them had upon furloughs visited their friends. I left said Samuel on duty in said Carr's Company, in Col. Crary's regiment I think in February, in June and July following.   I served two months, one for myself, one for my father, while on these terms I saw said Samuel several times, he was continuing his service upon his enlistment for the year in said Carr's Company - In Gen. Sulivan's expedition in, I was again on duty in the R.I. battalion on Rhode Island, I did not go home till in September, I was at the hospital on Poppasquash, when discharged during this service I saw said Samuel often during his duty in said Carr's Company in Col. Cray's Regiment.  I also was on duty in November and December of that year and saw him still continuing in said Capt. Carr's company and Col. Crary's regiment and always understood him all that he served out this (period) for a year with perfect loyalty - Samuel Eldridge did these services in said war, but about that I have not so perfect knowledge; he married his wife at Little Compton, whilst doing.....
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...duly in his country's service - said Samuel was unintelligible) pensioner by virtue of the Act of March 1818 - he died in December 1836 since which time, the widow, Rebekah (Rebecca) Eldridge, has continued unmarried and she the said Rebekah is still his widow.   I believe all the foregoing service was done as a private soldier-
Stephen Young

State of Rhode Island
County of Providence 
In Scituate, on this second day of September 1838 personally appeared Stephen Young, signer of this forgoing deposition and made oath to the truth of the facts therein states;  I also certify that he to me (is) well known and is a creditble witness in the proceeding. 
Ezra R. Wilbur 
Clerk of Notary
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Waterman Randall's 
Affidavit
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I Waterman Randall now resident in the town of Cranston, County of Providence in the State of Rhode Island do testify and say that I am now eighty one years of age that I enlisted in Capt. Jeremiah Olney's company in Col. Hichcock's (Hitchcock's) regiment as a private in the month of May 1775 for eight months service in the war of the revolution and served the same at Jamaica Plains (Plain) & other places around & about Boston in the state of Massachusetts.  And I further testify and say that I well remember Samuel Eldridge of Scituate in said county husband of Rebecca Eldridge now a widow, that he enlisted into the same company with me in said month of May in 1776 as a private soldier and served eight months in said company at which time said term of enlistment expired. 
Waterman Randall
X  his mark

Attest Waterman Randall who affixes his mark to the above affidavit in my presence could not write his name in consequence of having lost the use of his right hand. 
Furiel Potter

Providence in Cranston Oct. 30 A.D. 1838
Personally appeared before me the above-named Waterman Randall who signed the above affidavit and made oath to the same and I further certify that the said Waterman Randall is a credible witness.
Furiel Potter
Justice C.C. (Court of Common) Pleas
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State of Rhode Island
County of Newport

Town Clerks office of the town of Little Compton in the county of Newport I hereby certify that I have diligently serched [sic] the records of this office to find the marriage of Samuel Eldred to Rebeca Wilbur and cannot find the same upon said records. 
Dates at said Little Compton the 10th day of September 1838.
A.R.B Von Nell Town Clerk

State of Rhode Island
County of Newport

I hereby certify that Alexander R. Browell is now the town clerk for the town of Little Compton and has been duly engaged to said office according to law and now acts as such. 
Little Compton September 10th 1838
P.F. Little Justice Peace
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Rebeca Eldridge
3161
R.I.
Act 7 July 38
nomd
20 mo pri
$66.66

Died 17 Dec. 36
pen: com: 18 Dec '36

Ben: Cowell
Providence R.Id.
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I Walter Wilbur of Little Compton in the county of Newport being now 74 years of age and in the city of Providence on oath do testify and say that I was formerly acquainted with Rebecca Wilbur of said Little Compton she is a relative of mine. I well remember that during the war of the Revolution according to my best recollection about two years before it ended, on Samuel Eldred was stationed there as a soldier and while stationed there, he counted and married her. I was not present at the wedding but I well remember the time when they were married and it was above stated. Said Eldred belonged to Scituate. I used to see him every day before and after the marriage for same time. 
Walter Wilber
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Providence ~ In Providence this first day of September AD 1838. Personally came Walter Wilbur subscriber to the aforegoing deposition and made solemn oath to the truth of the same. I further certify that said Walter Wilbur is believe by me to be a credible witness.
Henry L. Bowen Justice Peace
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By his excellency, 
William Sprague 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 in 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 first day of November in the year of our Lord on thousand eight hundred and thirty eight and of Independence the sixty third. 
William Sprague

By his excellency's Command
Henry Bowen Secry
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State of Rhode Island
Secretary's Office Nov. 1. 1838
I certify that at the session of the general assembly of said state holden on the first Wednesday of May last Samuel Potter and Eli Aylesworth wore elected associate justices of the court of common pleas within the County of Providence.:
Philip F. Little Justice of the Peace for the town of Little Compton in the county of Newport; and Henry L. Bowen Justice of the Peace for the town of Providence in the County of Providence: each for one year and commissioned accordingly as appears of record. 
Witness Henry Bowen Secry.
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Rebecca Eldridge Payment to be made at Providence by S. Waterman, Esq. Agent for paying pensioners in the Agency of R. Island. 
First payment to be made on the 4th March and 4th September in each year. 
Issue new certificate
2yrs pri
$80
From 17 Dec '36 & dedect payments
Benjn Cowell Esq. 

Recorded in the pension office, in book A Vol. 2
Page 2 by 
R. Burdine
Clerk
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War Department
Five Year's Pension

I certify that in conformity with the act of July 7, 1838, Rebecca Eldridge of R. Island widow of Samuel Edridge deceased who was a private in the Revolution and died on the seventeenth day of December 1836, is entitle to receive a pension at the rate of sixty six dollars and sixty six cents per annum, commencing on the eighteenth day of Dec. 1836 and is case of the death or marriage of said widow before the 4th of March 1841, the pension will cease on the day of such marriage or death. 
Given at the War Office of the United States, this 24 day of May one thousand eight hundred and thirty nine. 
J.R. Poinsett
Secretary of War. 

Examined and 
Countersigned

J. L. Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions
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for Sam Eldred
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Providence ~ 8 months 14 day 1820 this may certify that Samuel Eldridge of Scituate in the county Providence & state of Rhode Island is affected with a [illegible] differently also with a lancerp in his right should in consequence of a fractured bone which disables him about labour certified by Amos Collins
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Scituate 1st March AD 1819
We the undersigned being somewhat acquainted with our neighbor Samuel Eldridge circumstance do give it as our opinion that he stands in need of the pension alloted him in order for comfortable support
Charles Stone
Nathan K. Stone
Benjamin Wilbur
Josiah Westcott Town Clerk of the town of Scituate

Rhode Island district
Hon Secy at war
The above certificate is entitled to full credit & am satisfied that Eldred is poor & needy and that he served 9 mos on required. 
David Howell
District Judge
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A new certificate was found in this case under the opinion of the Att. General of the 2n Jan 1842 which was given in consequence of the Resolution of Congress of the 16 August 1842.

Reported to P. Sgt Dec 23 42

2925

Rhode Island
Rebecca Eldridge widow of Samuel Eldridge who was a pensioner under the Act of 1818 and who died on the 17 Dec 1836, of Providence in the State of R.I. who was a Priv. in the Company commanded by Captain........of the Regt commanded by Hitchock in the R.I. line for 2 years.

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, finding 17 Dec 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 23day of Dec 1842 and sent to Benj Cowell Esq. Providence

Arrears to the 4th of 
Semi-annual allowance ending

Act July 7, 1838
Records by Theo. L. Moody, Clerk
Book A, Vol 2, Page 7.
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Recorded Sep 21 1920 Division

Cook
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Addison, N.Y.
Sept 18 1920
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington 

Pension Office US Sept 20 1920 Stamp

Dear Sir,
Kindly send me records of Samuel Eldred of North Kingston R.I. set off as Exeter.  He enlisted in the War of the Revolution Jan 10th, 1777 as Private in Capt. Benj West's Co.  Payroll dated Feb 24th 1777.  The children of Samuel Eldred spelled their name Eldridge "if he was not a pensioner would you send this query to Dept of Rev. War records.
Very Truly,
Mrs. C.G. Covits Addison
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(stamp)
Pension Office
Jan 26, 1912
US
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State Record Commissioner

Providence R.I.  January 25th, 1912
Commissioner of Pension,
Bureau of Pensions,
Washington, D.C.

Dir Sir: -
Will you kindly send to me the pension record of Samuel Eldred, son of Thomas, and who died Dec. 1836? had a pension.  His wife's name Rebecca. Thomas the father is said to have been killed in 1782.
Also, the pension record of Elizabeth widow of Henry Eldred.
Thanking you for your trouble and courtesy in this matter, I am 
Very truly yours,

Herbert O. Brigham
State Record Commissioner

M.C.     Mimie L. Cunliffe Secretary
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1912 Jan 27 History to Herbert O. Brigham c
1920 Oct 28 Hist to Mrs. C.G. Cook

Rev 
Widow, & c.

File no. 24113
Rebecca Eldridge alias Eldeto Wid of Samuel Eldridge
Priv. Rev. War
Act March 3, 1836
Index Volume A, Page 215
Arrangement of 1870