Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 38749, Gilbert Grant, R.I.
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(3-1776)

SERVICE
R.I.

Grant, Gilbert

NUMBER
S.38749

CONTENTS
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6694
Rhode Island

Gilbert Grant of Cumberland in the state of Rhode Island who was a Lieutenant; in the regiment commanded Colonel Angell of the Rhode Island line, for the term of 17 months 4 years 1776 

Inscribed on the Roll of Rhode Island at the rate of 20 Dollars per month, to commence on the 13th of April 1818-

Certificate of Pension issued on the 3d of Feby 1819 and sent to Benjamin Cowell Esq Clk Providence Rhode Island 

Arrears to 4th of Sept. 1818. 4 18/30+4/30 mos 94.66
Semi annual all'ce ending 4th Mar. 1819- 120.00

$214.66

{Revolutionary claim, Act 18th March, 1818.}

Continued.


Notification sent 28th June 1821 to Benjm Cowell Esqr, Providence, R. Island.
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Gilbert Grant 
Lieutenant

Angell's Reg't
R Island Line
26 August '76-

Declaration 13 April 1818

Judge Howell

Benj. Cowell Esq Clerk D Court
Providence  R.I. 

The Judge has not certified to the indigent circumstance of the applicant 

Correct, except the judge's certificate
Recd 2 June 1818

Admitted
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I Gilbert Grant of Cumberland in the District of Rhode Island on Solemn oath do declare and say -
 
that I received a commission dated the 26th day of August, 1776 signed by John Hancock President of Congress appointing me a Lieutenant in the 4th Company 2d Regiment in the Rhode Island line of the Continental army which Commission is hereto answered

In which capacity I performed duty in said regiment & army untill [until] I received a another commission beginning date January 5th 1778 signed by Henry Lawrens [Laurens], then President of Congress appointing me first Lieutenant in Col. Israel Angell's regiment for said Rhode Island line to take rank from the first of January 1777 which Commission is herewith also annexed

In which capacity I performed duty in said regiment, untill [until] the end of Sullivan's Expedition on Rhode Island - when I retired in consequence of my ill health. I further declare that I am now in reduced circumstances & stand in need of the assistance of my Country for support

Gilbert Grant
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Rhode Island District

Be it remembered that on this thirteenth day of April 1818 came before me Gilbert Grant subscriber to the within declaration & made solemn oath to the truth of the same In witness whereof I have hereto set my hand & have caused the seal of the District Court for said District of be hereto affixed -

David Howell
District Judge.


Providence 13th April 1818
The signature of the Judge and the seal of the Dis [District] Court for R.I. District are hereto affixed

Witness Benjamin Cowell
Clk [Clerk] of Dis [District] Court
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Gilbert Grant 154
Schedule:
R.I. 6,694
Mar 19

Recd. 16 Apl. 1829

Con
J.L.E

Benjn Cowell
Providence, R.I.
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UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
RHODE-ISLAND DISTRICT.
County of Providence Special District Court, March 26 Term, A.D. 1821.

On this 26th day of March 1821, personally appeared in open Court, being a Court of Record within and for said District, Gilbert Grant aged 77 years, residing in the town of Cumberland in said District & County, 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. Angells [Angell's] and Col. Olneys [Olney's] Regiments of the Rhode Island line as an officer about four years

that he made a previous declaration on the 13th day of April 1818, and that he has received a certificate of pension, being No. 6694 - 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 [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 of naval service of the United States, in the revolutionary war," passed on the eighteenth day of March, one thousand eight hundred and eighteen [1818]: 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.
Gilbert Grant

A SCHEDULE of Property and Income (necessary clothing and bedding excepted) of Gilbert Grant, viz - one half dozen of old chairs maple - one half dozen of kitchen chairs one old maple desk, 2 common old chests, 2 quart bowls, 1 Iron pot & dish kettle, 1 frying pan, 1 small looking glass, some ten cups and saucers, some knives & forks, one very old horse waggon [wagon] so badly broken as to be unfit for use, 1 hoe, 1 old axe, - other than the above he has not property except as above excepted. - And this Declaration further saith that he is a house carpenter but of late years he has been so afflicted with the Rheumatism that he has been unable to work at that or at any other business that what little property he has been possessed of heretofore has been disposed to pay his just Debts, but has not been sufficient that he is now involved in Debt to a considerable amount - has no family -
Gilbert Grant.

Sworn to and declared in open Court on the 26th day of March 1821 ["before" crossed out]
witness Benjamin Cowell Clk.

RHODE-ISLAND DISTRICT.
Clerk's Office of the District Court A.D. 1821
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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 is the aforesaid schedule, is Forth dollars and [blank] cents. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said Court, on this Twenty ninth day of March 1821.
Benjamin Cowell
Clerk of said Court.
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IN CONGRESS.
The DELEGATES of the UNITED COLONIES of New-Hampshire, Massachusetts-Bay, Rhode-Island, Connecticut, New-York, New-Jersey, Pennsylvania, the Counties of New-Castle, Kent, and Sussex on Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North-Carolina, South-Carolina, and Georgia, to Gilbert Grant, Gentleman Greeting.

WE reposing especial Trust and Confidence in your Patriotism, Valour [Valor], Conduct and Fidelity, DO by these Presents, constitute and appoint you to be Lieutenant of the Fourth Company in the Second Regiment of the Brigade raised by the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, which has been taken into Continental Pay, and is now Part of ["in" crossed out] the Army of the United Colonies raised for the defence [defense] of American Liberty, and for repelling every hostile Invasion thereof. You are therefore carefully and diligently to discharge the Duty of Lieutenant of said Company by doing and performing all Manner of Things thereunto belonging. And we do strictly charge and require all Officers and Soldiers under your Command, to be obedient to your Orders as Lieutenant of said Company_ And you are to observe and follow such Orders and Directions from Time to Time, as you shall receive from this or a future Congress of the United Colonies, or Committee of Congress, for that Purpose appointed, or Commander in Chief for the Time being of the Army of the United Colonies, or any other Superior Officer, according to the Rules and Discipline of War, in Pursuance of the Trust reposed in you. This Commission to continue in Force until revoked by this or a future Congress. Dated the Twenty sixth Day of August AD 1776.

By Order of the Congress
John Hancock, PRESIDENT

Attest. Chas Thomson Secy
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IN CONGRESS.
The DELEGATES of the UNITED STATES of New-Hampshire, Massachusetts-Bay, Rhode-Island, Connecticut, New-York, New-Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North-Carolina, South-Carolina and Georgia, TO Gilbert Grant Gentleman

We, reposing especial Trust and Confidence in your Patriotism, Valour [Valor], Conduct and Fidelity, DO, by these Presents, constitute and appoint you to be a First Lieutenant in a Rhode Island Regiment, Commanded by Colonel Angell, to take the rank from the First day of January 1777. Twenty seven

in the Army of the United States, raised for the Defence [Defense] of American Liberty, and for repelling every hostile Invasion thereof. You are therefore carefully and diligently to discharge the Duty of a 1st Lieut. by doing and performing all manner of Things thereunto belonging. And we do strictly charge and require all Officers and Soldiers under your Command, to be obedient to your Orders as First Lieutenant And you are to observe and follow such Orders and Directions from Time to Time, as you shall receive from this or a future Congress of the United States, or Committee of Congress, for that Purpose appointed, or Commander in Chief for the Time being of the Army of the United States, or any other your superior Officer, according to the Rules and Discipline of War, in Pursuance of the Trust reposed in you. This Commission to continue in Force until revoked by this or a future Congress. Dated ["at" crossed out] the 5th January 1778

By Order of the CONGRESS,
Henry Laurens, PRESIDENT.

ATTEST. Chas Thomson Secy.
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38749
Revy INVALID.

File No. 38749
Gilbert Grant
Lieut. Rev War

Act: 18 March 18
Index:-Vol. 3, Page 203

[Arrangement of 1870.]
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Providence 4 Jany 1821

Sir
I have the honor to forward herewith the schedules of William Greene, Joseph Stilwell, Samuel Bissell, Reuben Roberts, Anderson Briggs, Elisha Aldrich, Gordon Brownell, Benjamin Knight & Job Shearman, pursuant to the act of May 1, 1820.-

I have the honor to be respectfully your most obt servt [obedient servant]
Benjamin Cowell

Wm Greene's case filed with original claims
13 Jan 1821

J.L. Edwards Esq
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P Wolcotts
Depon
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The Deposition of Palemon Walcott of Cumberland in the state of Rhode Island who being engaged according to law testifies & says that he is personally well acquainted with Gilbert Grant of said Cumberland an applicant for a pension. This deponent has been acquainted with said Grant for the last ten years & has lived a near neighbor to him a greater part of that time; from his knowledge of his affairs he verily believes said Grant to be now in reduced & low Circumstances in life - said Grant has always labored for a living - & has been industrious, but he is now old, & somewhat infirm & consequently not able to perform much work - this deponent verily believes that said Grant is unable to support himself being old poor, & infirm.-
Palemon Walcott

I certify that on this twenty fifth day of January AD 1819 personally appeared before me the above named Palemon Walcott, made oath of the truth of the Deposition by him signed
Witness Benjamin Cowell
Commiss of District Court 

To Hon: Secy at War
Rhode Island District 25 Jany 1819,
I am satisfied that said Gilbert Grant is in reduced circumstances and needs the assistance of his country for his support.
David Howell
District Judge