Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 13899, for Benoni Simmons, Connecticut
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Service
Conn.
Continental 
Navy and R.I.

Simmons, Benoni
Nancy

Number
W. 13899
B.L.Wt. 18376-160-55
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2009
Rhode Island
Nancy Simmons
widow of Benoni Simmons
who served in the Revolutionary
war, as a Sergt of artillery
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 120 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848
Certificate of Pension issued the 13 day of Sept. 1848 and sent to Franklin Greene 
Providence RI
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Coppies of Certifecks?
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I do certify that the bearer hereof Benoni Simmons lost his left arm in the engagement on lake Champlain 11 Oct 1776
March 27 1777 Jno L. Simm first Surgeon of General Hospital Fort George

This may certify that Benoni Simmons Gunner of the Galley Trumbull in the service of the United States of America on Lake Champlain lost his arm by a wound which he received from the Enemy when in the late Engagement -- 
Seth Warren Capt 
B Arnold B Gen
Ticonderoga 14th Oct 1776

Office Bank U. States Providence October 29 1829
These May Certify that Benoni Simmons an Invalid Pensioner has Been Paid at the Rate of Five Dollars Per Month from the Commencement of Payments to Invalids to the twenty thirde [sic] of April 1816 as appears by the books in this office.
Philip Allen Pres
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Declaration
An order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7th of June, 1832
State of Rhode Island
County of Newport
On this twentieth day of September A.D. 1838 personally appeared before the court of Probate of Little Compton, in the County of Newport, a court of record, Nancy Simmons, widow of Benoni Simmons, a resident of sd. Little Compton in the County & state aforesaid aged seventy one 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 June 7 1832.
That she is the widow of Benoni Simmons, late of said Little Compton deceased, and also late a revolutionary invalid pensioner of the United States. Her s'd husband the s'd Benoni, when a youth, was put out an apprentice to the ship building business, in the town of Providence in this state, and there resided, until some time in the year 1774. In this year, I believe, the Enemy armed vessel "Gaspea" was burnt, in Providence River, by a body of men in disguise, from Providence and the neighboring towns. I have heard my d'd husband often state, that he was one of the party that went from Providence, and helped destroy the s'd vessel. And that he on the occasion took his neck handkerchief to bind around the leg of a man who was slightly wounded at that time. I have many times heard my d'd. husband claim "The burning of the Gaspee" as being the first Act of the Colonies in Oppositions to Arbitrary Power, wherein blood was shed at the opening of the war. Soon after this event he went to reside in Glastonbury in the state of Connecticut and there lived in April 1775. From there, on the alarm of the Battle of Lexington, he turned our and went to Roxbury, near Boston. And then in the month of April 1775, he enlisted into Capt. Wyllis' company in Col Spencer's Regt of Connecticut troops for nine months. He served his time out at and near s.d Roxbury in Massachusetts. He then at s.d Roxbury in January 1776, enlisted, as sergeant, into Major Ebenezer Stevens company in Col. Knox's Regt of Artillery, for one year. These troops were of the Massachusetts line. He wintered at Roxbury, and soon after the British left Boston, was ordered to Canada. They went by way of Lake Champlain into Canada as far as three rivers - they thence retracted back to Montreal - thence to Isle Auxnoix, then to Ticonderoga. At the latter place some time in the summer or Autumn of 1776, he enlisted on board of the Galley Trumbull, Captain Warren, as master Gunmen, at the rate of thirteen dollars per month - and in an egagement, with the enemy on s.d Lake on the 11th day of October 1776, he had the misfortune to lose his arm by a
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shot from the enemy. He then went into the general Hospital at Fort George and then staid until after his time was out. She further states that after he got over his wounds (as she hath heard him relate) so as to be able to go about, he went to Springfield in the early part of the year 1777 and was there in the employment of the Government in Laboratory for a short time - from Springfield he went to Philadelphia in order to join the Corps of Invalids - but whether he did, or did not I am unable to state - but I think I have heard him state that at the time of the battle at 'Red Bank' he was in service of the United States, on board of some vessel or galley in the River Delaware, and in full view of the contending parties.
He afterwards entered on board of the United States ship Alliance - but in what month or year I cannot tell, and carried home, or brought to this country the Marquis Lafayette - I have heard him tell much about Capt. Barry whom I believe was Commander of the s.d ship Alliance - How long he was on board of this ship I am unable to state, and pray that the papers, of said ship, if any remaining, be inspected - At the time he was on board of s.d ship with the Marquis Lay Fayette as foresaid, he my s.d husband, purchased of a servant of said Marquis, a Coat, which had been formerly worn by the Marquis - this coat, my said husband brought home with him, and retained it in our family, as a matter of curiosity, for many years after our marriage. In March 1779 he enlisted at this place, into Capt. Howe's company in Col. Elliott's Regt. of Rhode Island state artillery for one year in the grade of serjeant - he served his time out and was discharged in March 1780 - I am unable to state whether the serving aforementioned in the ship Alliance was performed before, or after, his s.d service in Capt. Howes Company in Col. Elliotts Regt. -but that they were truly done I have heard my s.d husband affirm. - My said husband left but a few papers that refered to his revolutionary service - all of which were done in distant ports and places, except that under Capt Howe, and that I know not at present any living witness who was with my said husband in the service aforesaid - I therefore pray that the records in possession of the Government be inspected in my case - such papers as he left in relation to his service I herewith enclose.
I further solemnly stat, that according to my best knowledge and belief, my husband, the said Benoni Simmons, performed not less than the following terms of military duty, during the war of Revolution, at the periods aforesaid ---. In Capt. Wyllis' company in Col Spencer's Regt. nine months, In Major Stevens' Company in Col Knox's Regt and on board the U. States Galley Trumbull, and in the Hospital at Fort George, twelve months. In the Naval Service in the River Delaware, and on board of the United States Ship Alliance I know not how long - And in Capt Howe's Company in Col Elliotts Regt. twelve months in the grades aforesaid. - And I further declare that I was married to the s.d. Benoni Simmons on the nineteenth day of
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December, seventeen hundred and eighty four (1784) That my husband the s.d Benoni Simmons died on the 15th day of June A.D. 1835: That at the time of his death, he was on the Invalid pension roll of the United States for the state of Rhode Island, for the loss of his arm, during the Revolutionary war, in the service, and manner as aforesaid. But that he received no other pension whatever, during his life time, then his invalid pension above refered to. 
I further declare that the reason, my said husband did not make his application in his life time for the benefits of the Act of Congress of June 7, 1832, was, that he had understood from his neighbors, that he was not entitled to any other pension, in addition to his invalid pension - I was born in this town and have always lived herein - After our marriage we always lived in this sd. Little Compton and not elsewhere.
And she further declares that the said husband, the said Benoni Simmons, was born in Portsmouth in this County of Newport, on the 4th day of August A.D. 1755, and that there is no record of his age to her knowledge. That he never had any written discharge from s.d service, or any of them, to her knowledge - that there is no Clergyman now resident in this town - She therefor refers to Nathaniel Church & Christopher Brownell Esqs. who are the neighbours, and citizens of said Little Compton, who testify to her character for truth, and to their belief that her said husband was a Revolutionary soldier.
Sworn to and inscribed the day and year aforesaid
Nancy Simmons
We Nathaniel Church & Christopher Brownell residing in sd. Little Compton hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Nancy Simmons the widow Benoni Simmons late of this town deceased, who has subscribed and sworn to the foregoing declaration, that we believe the said Benoni, if now living would be eighty three years of age, that he was reputed and in the neighborhood where he resided, to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn to and subscribed the day aforesaid
Nathaniel Church
Christopher Brownell
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter nd after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War departments, that the abovenamed Benoni was a Revolutionary soldier and served as is above stated. And the Court further certifies that it appears to them that Nathaniel Church & Christopher Brownell Esqs, who have signed the preceding certificate, are resident citizens of sd. Little Compton, that they are credible persons, and that their statement is entitled to Credits.
I Alexander R. Brownell Clerk of the Court of Probate aforesaid, do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the Matter of the Application of Nancy Simmons for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have here-
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-unto set my hand and seal of office the twentieth day of September A.D. 1838.
And of American Independence the sixty [second crossed out] third
N.B. the words " aged seventy one years" on first page into lines before signing
A. R. Brownell Clerk of Probate
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V 3413
Nancy Simmons
widow of Benoni
R. Id
Act 7 June 38
m84d 35
Adm
2 years Sergt. Artillery
??
No deduction
Jno Cross ??
Portsmouth
R. Id
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State of Rhode Island
County of Newport
On this twentieth day of September A.D. 1838 personally appeared before the court of Probate of Little Compton, in the County of Newport, a court of Record, Nancy Simmons, (widow of Benoni Simmons), a resident of sd. Little Compton in the County & state aforesaid aged seventy one 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 Act of Congress passed July 7 1838 entitled "An Act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows."
That she is the widow of Benoni Simmons, late of said Little Compton decd, and also late an invalid pensioner of the United States for wounds received during the Revolutionary War. Her said husband the said Benoni, when a youth, was put an apprentice to the ship building business, in the town of Providence in this state, and there resided until some time in the year 1774. In this year, I believe, the Enemy armed vessel "Gaspee" was burnt, in Providence River, by a body of men in disguise, from Providence and some neighboring towns. I have heard my s'd husband often state, that he was one of them that went with the party from Providence - And that he, on that occasion, took his neck handkerchief to bind around the leg of a man who was slightly wounded. I have many times heard my him claim "The burning of the Gaspee" as being the first Act of the Colonies in Oppositions to Arbitrary power, wherein blood was shed at the opening of the war. Soon after this event he went to reside in Glastonbury in the state of Connecticut and there lived in April 1775. From where, on the alarm of the Battle at Lexington, he turned out and went to Roxbury, near Boston. And then in the month of April 1775, he enlisted into Capt. Wyllis' company in Col Spencer's Connecticut Regiment for nine months. He served his time out at and near said Roxbury in Massachusetts. He then at s.d Roxbury in January 1776, enlisted, as sergeant, into Major Ebenezer Stevens company of Artillery in Col. Knox's Regt of Artillery, for one year. These troops were of the Massachusetts troops for one year. He wintered at Roxbury, and soon after the Enemy left Boston, was ordered to Canada. They proceeded by way of Lake Champlain into Canada as far as three rivers - they thence retracted back to Montreal, then to Isle Auxnoix, Then to Ticonderoga. At the latter place some time in the summer or Autumn of 1776, he entered on board of the Galley Trumbull, Captain Warren, as master gunman, at the rate of thirteen dollars per month - and in an egage-
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-ment, with the enemy on said Lake on the 11th of October 1776, he had the misfortune to lose his arm by a shot from the enemy. He then went into the general Hospital at Fort George and then staid until after his time was out. She further states that after he got over his wounds (as she hath heard him relate) so as to be able to go about, he went to Springfield in the early part of 1777, and was there in the laboratory for a short time - from there he went to Philadelphia in order to join the Corps of Invalids - but whether he did, or did not I am unable now to state - but I think I have heard him state, that at the time of the battle at 'Red Bank' he was in service of the United States, on board of some vessel or galley in the River Delaware, and in full view of the contending parties. He afterwards entered on board of the United States ship Alliance - but in what month or year I cannot tell, and went to France, and carried home, or brought to this country the Marquis Layfayette - I have heard him tell much about Capt. Barry whom I believe was Capt. of the ship Alliance - How long he was on board of this ship I am unable to state, and pray that the papers, if any remaining of the service of those who belonged to s'd ship be inspected - At the time he was on board of said ship with the Marquis Lay Fayette as foresaid, he purchased of a servant of sd. Marquis, a coat, which had been formerly worn by the Marquis - this coat, my said husband brought home with him, and retained it in our family, as a matter of curiosity, for many years after our marriage. In March 1779 he enlisted at sd. Little Compton into Capt. Howe's company of artillery as serjeant for one year, in Col. Elliots Regiment of Rhode Island state troops - he served his time out, and was discharged in March 1780 - I am unable to state whether the services aforementioned in the Alliance Capt. Barry were performed, before, or after, his said services in Capt. Howes Company in Col. Elliotts Regt. -but that they were truly performed I have heard my s.d husband affirm over again. - 
My said husband left but a few papers that will show about his said services - and all his services were done in distant ports and places, except that under Capt Howe, I therefore pray that the records in the possession of the Government be inspected in my case - such papers as he left in relation to his services, I herewith enclose.
I further state that according to my best knowledge and belief, my sd. husband the said Benoni Simmons, performed during the Revolutionary War - not less than the following terms of military duty -viz-. In Capt. Wyllis company in Col. Spencers Regiment nine
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months, In Major Stevens' Company in Col Knox's Regt and on board of the U. States Galley Trumbull, and in the Hospital at Fort George, twelve months. - In the Naval Service in Delaware River, and on board of the United Ship Alliance I know not how long - And in Capt Howe's Company in Col Elliots Regiment twelve months  - at the periods of sd. war aforementioned in the grades aforesaid -
And I further declare that I was married to the said Benoni Simmons on the nineteenth day of December, seventeen hundred and eighty four (1784) - That my husband the said Benoni Simmons died on the 15th day of June A.D. 1835.- That I as not married to him prior to his leaving the service, but the marriage took place previous to that first of January seventeen hundred and ninety four; viz: at the time above stated.
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written before the Court
Nancy Simmons
And the said Court hereby certify that the above named Nancy Simmons is by them known to be the present widow of Benoni Simmons decd. for whose revolutionary services she claims a pension - That she is a credible person - and that they believe the statements by her herein made are true.-
I Alexander R. Brownell Clerk of said Court hereby certify that the foregoing are the original proceedings in the matter of the Application of Nancy Simmons for a pension.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal of Office the 20th day of September A.D. 1838 - And of American Independence the sixty third -
A. R. Brownell Clerk of Probate
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143.076 Act March 2/52
May 21/51
Nancy Simmons,
widow of
Benoni Simmons, Sergt.?
Nancy wife of Benoni Simmons Sergt:
Col. Elliott
R. I. State Troops,
Revolution
Pensioned Est July 2, 1846
R. I. bef 48-2009
Ad: 160 Acres,? Mch: 12"1856.
Boston.
Otis Wilbur
Little Compton
Rhode Island

Vol 81. page 112
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State of Rhode Island County of Newport
On this third day of May, A.D. 1855, before me the undersigned a Justice of the Peace, authorized by Law to administer Oaths, within and for the County, and State aforesaid personally appeared Isaiah Snell and Mary S. Wilbor Residents of Little Compton, County of Newport in the state of Rhode-Island, known to me as, credible persons, who made Oath in due form of Law, that Nancy Simmons, who in their presence, had sworn, and subscribed to the foregoing declaration is, to their personal knowledge, the identical person to whom under the provisions, of the Act of February 2d 1848, a Pension of One Hundred and Twenty Dollars, per Annum has been granted for the Services, of her late Husband, Benoni Simmons, deceased who was, a Sergeant of Artillery in the Revolutionary war.
That since being placed on the Roll of Pensioners, she the said Nancy Simmons, had not intermarried but remains and now is, a Widow, - that they have known her for thirty four years, and derive their knowledge of the facts, herein named from the following circumstances, to wit, that they have lived within a short distance of the said Nancy Simmons and in the same town, and been familiarly acquainted with her during the above named period - They further state that they are disinterested witnesses,
Isaiah Snell
Mary S. Wilbor
Sworn to and subscribed before me the day and year above written
State of Rhode Island & Providence Plantations County of Newport
I hereby certify that Otis Wilbor Esq. before whom the foregoing declarations. Power of Attorney and affidavitts were made and acknowledged, And who has thereunto subscribed his name, was at the time of so doing an authorized justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid, and that his signature thereto is genuine.
I further certify that in the within application, I am not interested as agent, attorney, or otherwise.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the court for the Bounty aforesaid this seventeenth day of May, 1855.
Wm Son Tilley, Clerk Court of Common Pleas
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State of Rhode Island County of, Newport } S.S.
On this  third day of May A.D. 1855, before me the Undersigned a Justice of the Peace, dult authorized by law to administer Oaths within and for the County and State aforesaid personally appeared Nancy Simmons, aged Eighty Nine years, a resident of Little Compton County of Newport in the State of Rhode Island who, made Oath in due form of Laws, that she is the identical Nancy Simmons, to whom under the provisions of the Act of February 2nd 1848, a Pension of One Hundred and Twenty dollars per annum has been allowed for the services of her late husband Benoni Simmons, who was a Sergeant of Artillery in the Revolutionary War, and late of the town of Little Compton, County of Newport, and State of Rhode Island. She further states that her Pension Certificate under the aforesaid Act of February 2nd 1848 is not numbered, but bears date the 13th day of September 1848, and is made payable at the Pension Agency in Providence, State of Rhode Island. She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the Bounty Land to which she may entitled under the Act of 3 d March 1855, never having received or known herself entitled, or made application, under any previous act of Congress.
In evidence of her Marriage and proof of service of her said Husband, she respectfully refers to the Proofs heretofore adduced, now on File in the Pension Office and upon which her Annuity, as aforesaid, was granted.
That since being placed on the List of Revolutionary Pensioners, she has not intermarried but continues the widow of the said Benoni Simmons.
Nancy Simmons
Attest, Isaiah Snell 
Mary S. Wilbor
Sworn to, subscribed, and acknowledged before me, the day and year above written, and I hereby certify that I know the aforesaid Nancy Simmons to be the identical person she alleges herself to be - a Pensioner of the United States, and at the date of the execution of this declaration a Widow and that I am not interested in her claim as Agent, Attorney, or otherwise.
Otis Wilbor, Justice of the Peace
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State of Rhode Island County of Newport S.S.
Town Clerks' Office Little Compton January 4 1844
I Otis Wilbor, Town Clerk of Little Compton in the County and state aforesaid do certify that I have by virtue of my said Office, the custody of the Records of said town and I further certify that it appears, by said Records, that Benoni Simmons was joined in Marriage to Nancy Baily, on the Nineteenth day of December, One thousand seven hundred and Eighty four.
The Record is, as follows, word for word and figure for figure...
"I certify that Benoni son of John Simmons, deceased and Lydia, his Wife and Nancy, daughter of Cornelius Bailey, deceased and Mary, his Wife, were joined in Matrimony this day.
Jonathan Ellis, Clerk,
Dated Little Compton,
December 19th A.D. 1784, J.E"
Otis Wilbor, Town Clerk,
Newport In Little Compton January 9th 1844
Personally appeared before me in the above mentioned Otis Wilbor known to me as the Town Clerk of the Town of Little Compton and made oath to the above certificate by him signed.
George A Bailey, Justice of the Peace for the County of Newport
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V R. Id
Sets In - Cross, May 17 - '39
" Tho. Leppett Aug 26 -
" Hon R. B. Cranston
Jan 17, 1840
act 7 July 38
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On Oct 2, 7 ? 48 R. I.
Boynton
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3-1703.
Department of the Interior
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.

OFFICIAL BUSINESS
PENALTY FOR PRIVATE USE $300

PRINTED MATTER.
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United State of America
State of Rhode Island
County of Newport
I Alexander R. Brownell a public Notary in the County of Newport do hereby certify that the six papers within enclosed were found among the papers of the late Benoni Simmons of this town, who was at the time of his death an Invalid Pensioner. The sd. papers were delivered to me by Nancy Simmons widow of said Benoni Simmons who saith that they are the only papers to be by her found in regard to his Revolutionary services 
A. R. Brownell Notary Public
Dated at Little Compton
November 15th AD. 1838
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Benoni Simmons d 1835
Nancy m 1784
1775 7 5 Wyllis Conn
74 12 Serg Art Stevens Knox Mass lost an arm Oct 11 '76
Laby at Springfd
Corps of Invalids
In Battle Red Bank
on board the Alliance
March 79 12mo Cap How RI Gravy
not on Gravys Roll - on Elliotts as sergeants
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18376
Neo Aus
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contained in his (or his widow's) application for pen
his Bureau. Benoni Simmons W.7.13899
Rank OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. State. Captain. Colonel.
May 12 1775 7 mos 5 days Wyllys Spencer Conn
January 1776 [illegible] 1776 Sgt Maj Ebenezer Stevens Knox's art Continental
Summer or Autumn 1776 Oct 11 1776 Master Gunman Warner on galley Trumbull *
1777 was in Laboratory at Springfield
no dates Barry on U.S.S. Alliance
Mch 1779 1 yr Sgt. Howe Elliot R.I.
Battles engaged in, *Lake Champlain where he lost his arm for in which he was pensioned from Mch 4 1789
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Glastonbury, Conn.
Date of application for pension, Sept 20 1838 Her cl. was al.
Residence at date of application, Little Compton, Newport Co. R. I.
Age at date of application, She was 71 yrs old + was born at Little Compton R.I. + was born at Portsmouth R.I. Aug 4 1755
Remarks: Soldier was the son of John and Lydia Simmons. He married Dec 19 1784 Nancy, daughter of Cornelius and Mary Bailey and he died at Little Compton R. I. June 15, 1835.
He was one of a number of armed men who went from Providence just prior to Rev and captured the people on the British Revenue Schooner Gaspee and burned the vessel
Very respectfully, see Harper's Cyclopedia U.S. History page 561 for full account of affairs of the Gaspee.
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Mr. J. C. Davenport
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington D.C.
Dear Sir - 
Please send me statement of the Revolutionary War service of Benoni Simmons, particularly noting the following facts which are on record in your widows files no 13899
Widow was seventy one years old, born at Little Compton. Soldier was son of John and Lydia
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Simmons and was born at Portsmouth R. I. August 4, 1755. He married December 19th 1784 Nancy daughter of Cornelius + Mary Bailey. He died at Little Compton R. I. June 15th 1835
Yours truly,
Minnie Church Simmons Burnham
3214 Elgin Ave.
Baltimore Md.
January 14 1812
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Rev WIDOW, &c.
File No. 13899
Nancy Simmons
Widow of
Benoni Simmons
Sergt. Rev. War
Act: Feb 2d 1848
Index:-Vol. M, Page 215
(Arrangement of 1870)

May - 20 - 1904
Wm S. Simmons - Boston
Apr. 2, 1902
Hy E Woods - Boston
Apr. 22 1902
Wm S. Simmons
Sharon Mans
1911 Dec. 12 Hest L Alfred
H. Burnham V. L. M. ?
1911 Dec 28 Mr. A. H. Burnham that only one record ? furnished one person
?1912 January? 9 Hest L Minnie 
? S. Burnham V. L. M.
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N-Liett
Sertifakit [Certificate] ?
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Little Compton November 25 1818
I do certify that Benoni Simmons enlisted in Col Noaxe's [Knox's] Regiment in the train of Artilery in the year 1775 and went on to Canada in 1776 Left the Army went and on board of the fleet as cheif gunner of the Roe galley trumble
With a warrent at thirteen dollars, per month + their loast his arm 
Nathan Elliott
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4432
Rhode Island
Nancy Simmons
widow of Benoni Simmons
who was a Sergeant of Artillery
in the Massachusetts line
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 120 Dollars
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March 1843
Certificate of Pension issued the 17 day of January 1844
and sent to
A. R. Brownell
Little Compton
R. I.
[Act of March 3, 1843]
Recorded in Book A
Vol. 1 Page 95
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R. I. Ctf. of service
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5537
Rhode Island
Nancy Simmons,
widow of Benoni Simmons, decd.
who was a pensioner under the Act of ---
and who died on the 15th of June, 1835
of Newport co in the State of R. Island
who was a Sergt. of Art in the --- commanded
by Captain --- of the Regt commanded
by Col Knox in the Masstts?
line for 2 years Sergt Art
Inscribed on the Roll of Rhode Island at the rate of 120 Dollars --- Cents per annum 
to commence on the 4th day of March 1836
Certificate of Pension issued the 20th day of June, 1840 and sent to John Cross, Esq. Portsmouth, R. Island
Arrears to the 4th of Sept 1840 = $-540.00
Semi=annual allowance ending 4 M '41 60.00
$600.00
{Act July 7, 1838.}
Recorded by S. A. Elliot Clerk,
Book A Vol. 2 Page 23
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Portsmouth R.I.
D Sir
I herewith enclose the Application of Benjamin Tompkins, an invalid soldier of the Revolution, and Nancy Simmons Widow of Benoni Simmons the latter being also an invalid soldier of the Revolution - for pensions under the Acts of Congress of June 7, 1832 and the latter under sd. Act of June 7, 1832 and July 7, 1838- These men performed meritorious services, and suffered much. I hope their claims will be found satisfactory - any further communication please to make to me at this place
I have the Honor to be with great respect you obd and humble servant
John Cross
Hon. James L. Edwards
Comm of Pensions
N. City
N.B. The exemplified copy of the Marriage certificate of sd. Benoni and Nancy Simmons will be found, on another paper enclosed to you this day.
Jno Cross
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John Cross Esq
Portsmouth
R.I.
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Der Sir Providence 5 July 1839
yours of the 3 In stant is Recd. and in answer there to, I find that the balance due to Benonia Seamons in thirty one pounds & the mistake must be owing to sum cler in the legger - the name of Seamons is sumtimes spelt Simmons - on to the record of the Balances of the Rhode Island Brigade, which I have, it was obtaind by my requist from Col. Creevy who was Agent for the Clam ents [claimants?], in the yeare of 1785 and I have good reasons to beleave that they are generaly corect - as to thee Rank of the con commission officer I have observed but a small part is noted in my Book.
I am with due respect yours,
Charles Leppitt
To John Cross Esq
Dr Sir is it on your book Benoni Seamons or Benoni Simmons
Simmons
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A. Gerd. Lippett
Aug-31-1838
John Cross Esq
Portsmouth Rhode Island
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Dear Sir Providence 30 Aug 1838
I find on my book of Depresiation of Brig.
Sarg. Jeremiah Burlingame, Cravys Rgt Ballance £ 45:11
also Benjamin Tompkins in said Rgt. Ballance £ 13:6:1
also Bennoni Simmons Elliotts Regt Balance £31:0:0
From yours Charles Lippitt
to John Cross Esq.
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Comptrollus Office
Hartford June 29 1839
I certify that on Application for evidence of the services of Benoni Simmons I have examined the Books of -?- remaining in this office relating to the War of the revolution and find his name on a Pay Roll of the 1st Company 2nd Regiment -?- by -?- General Assembly Comment 1775 - when he is entered May 12 -?- of discharge, Day 17 having served seven months five days 7 mo 5 days, Joseph Spencer Brig Gn. John Wibley Captain
Henry Kilbourn Comptr.
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December 23, 1911
Benoni Simmons
W. 13899
Mr. Alfred H. Burnham,
c/o Glasgow Mills, Box 104,
Baltimore, Maryland.
Sir:
In reply to your letter dated the 26" and received the 27" instant, you are advised that it is not the practice of this Bureau to furnish more than one statement of a Revolutionary war soldier's history to one person, Any one desiring such a record should apply for it over his own signature.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.
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C
Old War and Navy Division.
3-523.
Department of the Interior,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
Sir :-
Washington, D. C., Febry. 24" . 190.2
In reply to your communication of a recent date, you are informed that this Bureau is unable to furnish a history of the service of any soldier of the Revolutionary war or of the war of 1812 unless he or his widow was a pensioner or an applicant for pension or bounty land; and that under the rules such a history is furnished only to the soldier's descendants, and to them only when it is desired for historical or genealogical purposes.
The large number of inquiries made on this subject, and the length of time required to make a proper search of the records in each case, will not permit of information being given to any applicant concerning more than two soldiers.
In order that the soldier concerning whom you desire information may be identified, you are requested to furnish as much as possible of the data called for below.
Very respectfully,
Mr. Williams. Simmons,
P.O. Box 240,
H. Clay Evans
Commissioner.
Sharon, Mass.
Full name of soldier, Benoni Simmons
Where did he enter service? Glastonbury, Connecticut. (Town, county, and State.)
MAR for SCHOOL
Under what officers did he serve?
Place of residence after service, Little Compton R. I. (Town, county, and State.)
Approximate date of death, June 15. 1835.
Given name of widow, Nancy Bailey (maiden name)
Did either the soldier or his widow receive a pension? yes.
Additional information,
He served as sergeant in artillery Regiments
also as master gunman on fleet in naval battle
on Lake Champlain in Revolutionary War, where he lost an arm
I am a great grand-son, and would like duplicate copies to give "Mayflower Society" at their request to prove my record.
Signature, William S. Simmons (Mrs. or Miss to be prefixed if a lady signs.)
Post-office address, including street and number, town, county, and State} P.O. Box 240, Sharon
Massachusetts
14554b3m5-1900
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MILLS AT HILLSDALE. BALTO. CO., MD.
NEW YORK OFFICE  109 WORTH STREET
GLASGOW MILLS
MANUFACTURERS OF TEXTILE FABRICS
BALTIMORE, MD., STATION F
Box 104 12/26/11
Department of the Interiors,
Bureau of Pensions
Washington D.C.
J. L. Davenport Esq, Comr.
Dear Sir:
I enclose herewith the record of services of Benoni Simmons Rev. War. which you so kindly sent me at my request.
Please accept my thank and do me the further favor to send me two more literal copies of the paper I enclose and return the same to me with the two duplicates.
Yours truly,
Alfred H. Burnham
PENSION
D
DEC
U. 27 S.
1911
OFFICE
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MILLS AT HILLSDALE. BALTO. CO., MD.
NEW YORK OFFICE 109 WORTH STREET
Alfred H. Burnham
GLASGOW MILLS
MANUFACTURERS OF TEXTILE FABRICS
BALTIMORE, MD., STATION F
Dec 6th 1911
Bureau of Pensions
Washington D.C.
Gentlemen:
Please refer to your copy of the deposition of Nancy Simmons, widow of Benoni Simmons which she filed in application for widows pension #13899 about 1838. Rev. War.
If you find the following facts recorded in such deposition please send me copy of record on your regular blanks. - Facts desired - viz.
Date of deposition = 20 Sept 1838.
Name of person making deposition = Nancy Simmons
Relation to Benoni Simmons = widow
Age of Nancy Simmons recorded in deposition = 71 yrs
Maiden name of Nancy Simmons = Nancy Bailey
Date of Marriage of Nancy Bailey to Benoni Simmons Dec 19 -1784. Birth place of Benoni Simmons Portsmouth R.I. date of birth 4 Aug 1755 Date of death of Benoni Simmons 15 June 1835. Yours truly
Alfred H. Burnham
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PENSION
L
DEC
U. 7 S.
1911
OFFICE
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Addressed stamped envelope attached
Committee on Publications
New-England Historic Genealogical Society
18 Somerset Street
Boston, Mass
Eddy Town-Record Fund
for
Massachusetts Vital Records
Henry Ernest Woods, Editor
Telephone, 1012 Haymarket
11 Feb 1902
Secretary
U.S. Bureau of Pensions
Dear Sir:
Will you kindly favor me with a copy of all data corrected with the Revolutionary Pension records. On file in your office, of Benoni Simmons, of Rhode Island, born in 1755 at Portsmouth, R.I., enlisted from Glastonbury, Conn., lost an arm in battle at Lake Champlain, died at Little Compton, R.I., IN 1835.
Also of his widow, Nancy Simmons, who survived him.
And greatly oblige,
Yours very truly,
Henry E. Woods
PENSION
H
FEB
U. 13 S.
1902
OFFICE
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METROPOLITAN CONTRACTING CO.
Engineers and Contractors,
95 Milk Street, Boston, Mass., U. S. A.
Telephone 2424
Boston, May 14, 1901
H. H. Carter, President and Consulting Engineer.
C. L. Perrin, Treasurer.
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington
D.C.
Dear Sir;
I would like a copy of all papers in U. S. Pension Office relating to the following Revolutionary Pensions of Rhode Island in the Navy.
"Benoni Simmons, of Little Compton, R. I. born about 1755, served on Galley Trumbull, on Lake Champlain, with rank of gunner. Lost left arm Oct. 11 1776, and was granted a Pension."
Will forward any charges financially for this, if you will kindly let me know what they are, and if anything extra is wanted to hasten the matter would like to know very respectfully, William S. Simmons
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NSION
K
MAY
U 15 S
1901
OFFICE
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Services of Benoni Simmons
Immediately upon the alarm of the Battle of Lexington being then an inhabitant of Glastonbury Connecticut turned out and went to Roxbury Mass and then in the month of April 1775 enlisted for 9 months into Capt Wyllis company of Col. Spencer Connecticut Regt and served out his time it and recessed at Roxbury. - In the month of January 1776 enlisted for one year in Capt Stevens company of Col Knox's Massachusetts Regt. - wintered at Roxbury - and soon after the
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SERVICE                                         NUMBER
Conn.               Simmons, Benoni     W13899
Continental                         Nancy      B.Lo.Wt.                                                          18376-160-55
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for adjudicating on the claims of invalid pensioners in Rhode island in order that his name might be placed on the pay list - for that state- and be entitled to the same allowance as he had before received at the Pay Office in Massachusetts. But in consequence of some error or mistake in making up the list of Invalid Pensioners and reporting thereon - the said Commissioners instead of recording the name of your Petitioner, as a transferred Pensioner from Massachusetts at the rate of six dollars and fifty cents per month, reported him as being entitled to five dollars per month only and his name was entered accordingly. Your Petitioner as being informed of the error [demonstrated] against it, but being the as he has ever since been poor and infirm was compelled to take the five dollars per month or suffer for the want thereof. He therefor receives the five dollars per month from the year 1786 until the year 1861 when by the Act of Congress his Pension was increased to eight dollars per month, although various attempts were by him made to correct the error which proved ineffectual, by reason of his invalidity personally to attend to the [illegible]. Now your Petitioner respectfully prays your honors to take his case into your consideration and [illegible] act allowing to him the difference between the sum of five dollars per month and the sum of six dollars and fifty cents per month to which he was entitled from the year 1786 to the year 1816 together with the Interest thereon as to extend to him such other relief in the Premises as Your Honors may think him in law and justice entitled to and he as in duty bound will ever pray
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R.J.  JULY 18
ADOLFOUF
NANCY SIMMONS
PORTSMOUTH RD
JULY 15

PAMELA L. EDWARDS
COMMISIONER OF PENSIONS
WASHINGTON COUNTY
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PORTSMOUTH R.I, JULY 15, 1839
JEN,
  I HEREWITH SEND THE MASSIAN CERTIFICATE OF MRS.NANCY SIMMONS
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higher than his commission would warrant. This
was the case in the article in this state, during the Revolutionary War and is so now-- the commandant of company is
styled Col. or Major, and a Lt. is called Capt, and so on - - That this practice should lead to the present mistake I conference
That sd Howe was Lt. in Capt Ebenezer Adams Co, was the fact, as regarded their commission-- but that sd Capt Adams, is now by old men called Major Adams is equally true-
Again I am told that there has never been known
any other Benoni Simmons in this State except the one now under consideration-- and that no such person Benone Seamans has ever been known in this State. ["Illegible"] all this-- I call your attention to two living witnesses who
are both credible persons who knew sd Benoni well and saw sd Benoni while he was a sergt in sd Company in 1779. With great respect, I have the honor to be Your most obt. Servant.
Jno. Cross
1779-
Hon.
James L. Edwards
⎬
Coon of Ten
W. City
Will you return to me the letters of Genl Lippett
2
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Little Compton May 19, 1855- 
Hon. L. P. Waldo, 
Commissioner of Pensions Washington D. C. _ In conformity to recommendations, from the Agent for Paying Pensions in Providence R. I. I send you three declarations from Rev. Widows, entitled to Bounty Land whose certificates are made Payable there, 
I think I have conformed to the directions of the Department of the Interior, intending to make the papers legible, and plain and have accordingly written then in a plain hand.  The Names of the three Widows are Nancy Simmons, Lucy Pearce & Abagail Simmons. 
Any communication from you concerning the enclosed Papers, for further explanation, or information, you will please direct to the Subscriber 
Otis Wilbor, Little Compton
Rhode Island

Will you have the goodness to acknowledge the receipt of these declarations, that I may know they have reached you.
O. W.
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I Thomas Bemington of Tiverton in the County of Newport and state of Rhode Island, a revolutionary soldier of lawful age, being solemnly sworn depose, say - that I was well acquainted with the late Benoni Simmons of Little Compton (whose widow Nancy Simmons is now an applicant for a pension) during the Revolutionary War and unto his death. I belonged to Capt. Adam's company of Artillery in Col. Elliots Regiment of Rhode Island state troops in the year 1778. My time was out in March 1779. and I was discharged from said company. Just before I was discharged at that time, said Benoni entered company as lieutenant Squire Howe, who was a Lieutenant in company the year I served therein was Captain or Lieutenant Captain the year the said Benoni served as I believe. Afterwards in the summer of 1779 I saw the Benoni while he belonged to the said company. He was an excellent soldier and had before that time lost one of his arms in the service of his country at the Northward. 
Thomas Benington 

I William Albert of the above Tiverton, a revolutionary soldier of lawful age, being duly sworn, do testify that I was well acquainted with the above named Benoni Simmons during the Revolutionary war and unto his death. In the war 1779 I belonged to the Capt Thomas' Company in Col. Tophany Reg of this state  troops. the said Benoni during that year belonging to Elliots Reg of Artillery, but to whom company I am unable to state. I saw him in the service in the first part of the spring and summer of 1779 at Howland ferry in this town and after the Enemy left Rhode Island at Newport. The said Benoni after the war, worked at his trade of a ship carpenter and although he had but one arm, it was said he could do as much as ordinary men. He as a very [illegible] and active man. 
signed in my presence 
David Lake 
William Albert 
mark
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STATE OF RHODE ISLAND
COUNTY OF NEWPORT S.S.
BE IT KNOWN, THAT ON THE SIXTH DAY OF NOVEMBER IN THE YEAR 1838 BEFORE THE
SUBSCRIBER A JUSTIC OF THE PEACE WITHIN AND FOR SAID COUNTY PERSONALLY CAME THE
 WITHIN NAMED THOMAS REMINGTON AND WILLIAM ALBERT SUBSCRIBES TO THE WITHIN DESPOSITIONS AND SEVERALLY MADE WITH TO THE TRUTH OF THE DEPOSITIONS BY THEM SUBSCRIBED, AND I FURTHER CERTIFY THAT SAID DEPONENTS ARE CREDIBLE PERSONS.
BEFORE ME ASA GRAY JUSTICE PEACE
STATE OF RHODE ISLAND 
COUNTY OF NEWPORT
CLERKS OFFICE OF THE COURT OF PROBATE OF LITTLE COMPTON
IN THE COUNTY OF NEWPORT
I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT ASA GRAY WHOSE NAME IS AFFIRMED TO THE TAKING OF THE WRITTEN DEPOSITIONS OF THOMAS REMMINGTON AND WILLIAM ALBERT IS AND WAS AT THE TAKING, THEREOF DULY APPOINTED COMMISSIONED AND QUALIFIED ACCOUNTING TO LAW, AS A JUSTICE OF THE PEACE IN SAID COUNTY OF NEWPORT - AND THAT HIS SIGNATURE IS GENIUNE. IN TESTIMONY WHERE OF I HAVE HERE AND NOT MY H? OF SAID COURT A COURT OF RECORD THE TENTH DAY OF NOVEMBER A.D. 1838. 
AND OF AMERICAN INDEPENDANCE THE SIXTY THIRD 
*A SIGNATURE-ILLEGIBLE* CLERK OF PROBATE
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Nancy Simmons
3395
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Declaration
In order to obtain the benefits of the act of Congress of the 3rd of March 1843 granting pensions for one year to certain widows who have received pensions under the Act of July 4th 1838
State of Rhode Island
County of Newport [] Little Compton
On the ninth day of January AD 1844 [Illegible] appeared before the subscriber a Justice of the peace in and for the County of Newport Nancy Simmons a resident of the town of Little Compton in the County of Newport aforward aged seventy six years who being first duty sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the act of Congress passed on the 3rd of March 1843 granting pensions to widows of [Illegible] who served during the revolutionary war
That she is the widow of [Benoire] Simmons who was a private in the Army of the revolution and that she received for years [Illegible] at the rate of one hundred and twenty dollars per month under the act of Congress of July 4th 1838
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year written before
Nancy Simmons
Before me
George L Bailey Justice of the Peace
State of Rhode Island
County of Newport fc Little Compton January 9th 1844
I hereby [testify] that Nancy Simmons the above said declared in personally known to me and that her declaration is [illegible] to full faith and credence
George L Bailey, Justice of the Peace
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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 George. C. Bailey is a Justice of the Peace in the town of Little Compton in the County aforesaid was appointed by the General Assembly and commissioned by the Governor of this State and is fully authorized to act in his said capacity. And that his signature before written is Genuine. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court at Newport on this eleventh day of January eighteen hundred & forty four. Daniel C. Denham Clerk
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Nancy Simmons
all
4432
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State of Rhode Island 
County of Newport     } ss
On this Fifteenth day of August 1848, personally appeared before the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace in and for the county of Newport  Nancy Simmons a resident of Little Compton in the county of Newport aged Eighty two years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed on the 2d of February, 1848, granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary war: That she is the Widow of Benani Simmons who was a Private F in the war of the Revolution, and that she received a pension of one Hundred twenty Dollars- per annum, under the act of 17th of June, 1844. She further declares that she is still a widow. 
Sworn and subscribed on the day and year above written, before me, } ss  Nancy Simmons
A.R. Brownell  Justice of the Peace. 

State of Rhode Island 
County of Newport } ss
I Daniel C Denham Clerk of the Court of Common Please in the county aforesaid, being a court of Record, do hereby certify, that Alexander R. Brownell is a Justice of the Peace in the county aforesaid, and is fully authorized to act in said capacity, and that his signatures above written are genuine. 
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Cout, at Newport on this nineteenth day of August 1848. 
Daniel C. Denham Clerk
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May 6. 1840
marriage
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Town Clerk's office, Little Compton April 20th D. 1840.
"I certify that Bonani son of John Simmons deceased, and Lydia his wife, and Nancy Daughter of Cornelius Bailey deceased, and Mary his wife were Joined in Matrimony this day. Pr Jonathan Ellis Clerk. 
Dated Little Compton December ye 19th D. 1784. December the Nineteenth Seventeen hundred and Eighty four. I certify that the above is a true copy of the record in fair legible letters and figures excepting the words "December the nineteenth seventeen hundred and Eighty four."
I further certify that sir Benani Simmons died at Little Compton June 15th Day 1835. as appears of record in this office.
A.R. Brownell Town Clerk.
State of Rhode Island 
County of Newport SS
I Alexander R. Brownell above named, depose & say, that I hold the office of Town Clerk of the Town of Little Compton in the County & State aforesaid, and that the above is a true extract from the records of said office, with the exception above named, as certified by me. I further certify that I am personally acquainted with the above named Nancy Simmons and that she is the identified widdow of said Benani Simmons.
A.R. Brownell Town Clerk
Sworn before Me
P. F. Little Justice of the Peace

State of Rhode Island 
County of Newport SS
I Alexander R. Brownell Clerk of the Court of Probate of LIttle Compton in the said County of Newport, being a Court of record, do hereby certify that Philip G. Little, is a Justice of the Peace in the Town of Little Compton int he County aforesaid, were appointed by the General Assembly and Commissioned according to Law, hearing date June 17th 1839. And is fully authorized to act in his said capacity, And that his foregoing signature by him made is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the Seal of said Court at Little Compton on this twentyeth Dayof April, in the Year of Our Lord 1840. Eighteen hundred forty. A.R. Brownell Town Clerk
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Town Clerk's office, Little Compton June 19th AD. 1839.
I certify that Benoni Son of John Simmons deceased, and Lydia his
wife, and Nancy Daughter of Cornelius Bailey deceased and Mary his
wife, were joined in Matrimony this day.
Pr Jonathan Ellis, Clerk.
Dated Little Compton December ye 19th AD. 1784 J.E. " December
the nineteenth Seventeen hundred and Eighty four.
I certify that the above is a true copy of the record in fair
legible letters and figures excepting the words "December the nineteenth Seventeen hundred and Eighty four."
I further certify that sd "Benoni Simmons died at Little Compton
June 15th day 1835. as appears of record in this office
A. R. Brownell Town Clerk
State of Rhode Island
County of Newport SS
I Alexander R. Brownell above named, deppose & say that I hold the office of Town Clerk of the Town of Little
Compton, in the County & State aforesaid, and that the above is a true
extract from the records of sd Office, with the exception above named
as certified by me.
I further certify that I am personally acquainted with the above named Nancy Simmons, and that she is the identical widow of sd Benoni Simmons
A.R. Brownelli Town Clerk
---
Sworn before me
P.F. Little Justice of the Peace
State of Rhode Island
County of Newport
I Alexander R. Brownell Clerk of the Court of Probate of Little Compton, in the
County of Newport, being a Court of record, do hereby certify that Philip F. Little, is a
Justice of the Peace, in the town of Little Compton in the County aforesaid was
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appointed by the General assembly and commissioned according to lawbearing date May 1888. and is fully authorized to act in his sd capacity and that his foregoing signature by him made is genuine. 

In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of said Court at Little Compton on this 22d day of June in the year of our Lord 1839. Eighteen hundred thirty-nine 
A. R. Brownell Clerk.
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Simmons, Benoni
RI W13899
[upside down] 
Simmons, Benoni
RI W13899
Benoni Simmons 
Cont. W 13899
[outline of illegible stamp]
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No 6 Boston Jany 9th 1777-
Bennoni Simmons Late Gunner in
My Company in Col. Knox Regiment of artillery
in the service of the United States of America having had the misfortune to loose
One of his arms in the Engagement with
the Enemies Fleet on Lake Champlain in
October Last~ I do hereby certify that the 
said Bennoni Simmons During the
time he served in my Company a Non
Commissioned officer has faithfully
and truely ["illegible"] did his Duty in 
any part thereof and ["Illegible"]
Recommend him as a suitable person
to work in a Laboratory or do any
Business of that kind which can be
done by any Person in his circumstan
Ebenezer Stevens
Mayor of Artillery
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[Illegible] August 1776
[Illegible] that officers [illegible] loosing a limb if any [illegible] or shall [illegible] so Disabled in the  Service of the United States of America as to render them incapable of getting a livelyhood Shall receive half of their Monthly Pay during Life or [illegible] of their Disability fro the time their Pay [illegible] officer [illegible]
Also such officers on [illegible] as are wounded in any engagement & rendered incapable of Service tho not totally disabled from getting their lively hood shall receive Monthly [the rest is illegible]
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febury 6 1784
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the Clerk
[illegible] Smith
[illegible] 11-5
A4 [or 44] Tons
40 feet keel
17 feet & a half beam
6 feet hole
12 feet transom
9-feet Stern Daft 1 fot above Wale 8 Inch wide
9 Inch Dade [illegible]
He ribon aft 9 feet [illegible] Inchs
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A strait line Drawn from the bottom of the keel & being the Depth of the hole

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The benefits of the hole [illegible] the Dayht above [illegible] the [illegible] and 4 Inches
The first [illegible] 8 feet [illegible] from the End of the keel
The second 6 feet 7 inch
the third 5 feet 10 inches
the fourth 6 feet 8 Inches
the fifth 7 feet 2 Inches
the sixth 7 feet 6 Inch
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flor lumber 19 [illegible] the flor timb
A Loven [eleven?] feet 15 [illegible] to the keel 
the wale dove 47 feet
the capon 73 feet
the stern 15 feet