Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 35669, Reubin Tourtellott, R.I.

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SERVICE
R.I.

Tourtellott, Reubin
or Tourtillott, Reuben
or Tourtelott (pentioned)

NUMBER
S.35669

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13.631
District of Maine
Reubin Tourtelott
Of Orono in the [crossed out: state of] D of Maine
Who was a Private in the regiment commanded by
Colonel Olney of the R. Island
line, for the term of nine months
Inscribed on the Roll of District of Maine
at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence
the 22 of April 1818
Certificate of Pension issued the 2 of July [illegible]
and sent to Martin Kinsley [illegible]
Hampden D of Maine
Arrears to 4th of Mar 1819
Semi-anl, all'ce ending Sep. 1819
10 Mo 9/30 4/31
83.43
48.00
$131.43
Died in Sept. 1825
{Revolutionary claim,
Act 18th March, 1818.}
Continued
Notification sent to Jacob
McGaw July 1890
[illegible]

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Reuben Tourtellott's 
Declaration &c

Copy

Continue
13631

2 July 1819

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STATE OF MAINE. 
COUNTY OF PENOBSCOT, ss a Circuit Court of Common Pleas begun & holder at Bangor in aforesaid County, on the Fourth Tuesday of June, A.D. 1820 On this twenty seventh day of June in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred and twenty personally appeared in open court being a court of record within and for said County, ^having the power of five and imprisonment [written above line] and State of Maine established by a law of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, made and passed on the [crossed out: eleventh] ^twenty seventh [written above] day of June, A. D. 1811, and recognized by the Constitution of the State of Maine, Reuben Tourtellotte aged, fifty four years resident in Passadunky [Passadumkeag] (so called) in said County of Penobscot, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth, on his oath, declare that he served in the Revolutionary war as follows, viz. in the Company commanded by Captain William Humphry, in the Regiment commanded by Colonel Jeremiah Olney, on the Continental Establishment, in the Rhode Island Line upon a three years enlistment. All which is more fully set forth in my original declaration, made on the twenty second day of April A.D. 1818, on which declaration and the deposition of Major John Dexter, my Certificate of Pension, numbered 13631 was granted,

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AND I Reuben Tourtellott 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, and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me, any property or securities, contracts or debts, due to me: nor have I any income, other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed, and by me subscribed. 
(Signed) Reuben Tourtellott.

Real estate. None 
Personal estate. 1 Cow & 1 Swine 
I am greatly indebted on executions, and must take the "Poor Debtors' Oath" whenever my Creditors confine me in Gaol.

Schedule of the family residing with me the said Reuben Tourtellott, who am by occupation a Husbandman; which I am unable to pursue, by reason of having lost part of my fingers, and the use of all the others, except my forefinger on the left hand, and the middle finger of my right hand. 
My wife Lucy aged 53 years - Daughter Rebecca, aged 16 years - Son Reuben aged 12 years, & my son Coombs aged 10 years. (Signed) Reuben Tourtellott 
Sworn to and declared, on the twenty seventh day of June A.D. 1820, before the Courts
Att. Tho. Cobb Clk

 I, THOMAS COBB, Clerk of the Circuit Court of Common Pleas, for the Third Eastern Circuit, in the County of Penobscot and State of Maine, do hereby certify that the foregoing oath and the schedule thereto annexed, are truly copied from the records of the said Court: And I do further certify, that it is the opinion of the said Court, that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule, is twenty five dollars and [null] cents. 
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said Court, on this twenty seventh day of June A.D. 1820
 Tho.s Cobb Clerk of the said Court for the County of Penobscot.

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Reubin Tourtelott

Col [crossed out: illegible] Olney Regiment

[crossed out: 1777 1 year]

82-9 months
Olney R. Island
Regt

Admitted

Orono 22 [illegible]

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I Rubin Tourtelott of Orono in the County of Penobscot Yeoman do hereby testify & say that in the month of March 1776, I enlisted into the Continental service in Capt Benjamin Hoppins's Company, Col Christopher Lippets Regt in the Rhoad Island Brigade for one year: I joined my Regt at Newport. We continued at this place till On or about the first of August following, I was taken sick with a fever: & was discharged as an Invallid: In the month of March 1777 I enlisted again for one year in Capt Tourtelotts Company Col Archibald Crarys Regt & Genl Cornwallis Brigade: I joined my Regt at Bristol and continued there till after Sullivans expedition went into winter quarters at a place called [illegible] & was discharged in March 1778.- In March 1781 I enlisted again for nine months, in Capt Wm [illegible] Company, Col. Olneys Reg We joined our Reg at Philadelphia: & marched from there to West Point & Kings Ferry: From there to Saratoga: At this place I received my discharge ^[illegible] is inclosed: I am now under reduced circumstances & need the Assistance of my country for support.- 
Reuben Tourtillott

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Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
PENOBSCOT, ss. 
On the 22 -- day of April A. D. 1818, fore me the subscriber, one of the Judges of the Third Eastern Circuit, of the Court of Common Pleas, in said Commonwealth, including the Counties of Hancock, Washington and Penobscot: Personally appeared Reubin Tourtelot who, being by me first duly sworn according to law, on his oath made the statement and declaration by him subscribed, and hereto annexed, in order to obtain the provision made by the late 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." And thereupon, I the said Judge do certify that I am satisfied the said Reubin did serve in the revolutionary war, as stated in his said declaration, against the common enemy, and that he has made it appear to me, that he is in reduced circumstances, and stands in need of the assistance of his country for support. Which proceedings and the testimony annexed, being all he has been able to produce, I now transmit to the Secretary, for the department of War, pursuant to the directions of the aforementioned act of Congress. 
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my name and caused the seal of said Court to be hereto affixed M. Kinsley Esquire, Judge of the Court as aforesaid.
Admitted

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Rev.&1812 Wars Section 
January 7, 1928
J. S. Brown 
Lincoln, Nebraska 
Sir: 
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim S. 35669 it appears that Reuben Tourtillott (also appears as Tourtellott and Tourtelott) enlisted, place not stated, in March 1776, served as a private in Captain Benjamin Hoppin's Company, Colonel Christopher Lippitt's Rhode Island Regiment and was discharged about August 1, 1776. 
He enlisted in March 1777, served as a private in Captain Tourtelott's Company Colonel Archibald Crary's Rhode Island Regiment and was discharged in March 1778. 
He enlisted for three years, date not stated and served as a private in Captain William Humphrey's Company, Colonel Jeremiah Olney's Rhode Island Regiment, length of service not stated. 
He enlisted, served as a private in Captain William Allen's Company, Colonel Jeremiah Olney's Rhode Island Regiment and was discharged December 20, 1782, having served

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nine months. 
He was allowed pension on his application executed April 22, 1818 while a resident of Orono, Penobscot County. Massachusetts. 
In 1820 he was living in Passadumkeag, Penobscot County, then Maine, at which time he was aged fifty-four years, and referred to his wife Lucy aged fifty-three years and children: Rebecca, Reuben, and Coombs, aged respectively sixteen, twelve and ten years. He died in September 1825. 
The above history is that of the only soldier by that name found on the Revolutionary War records of this Bureau, and it does not appear that a warrant for bounty land was ever issued by the United States on account of his services in the Revolution. 
There is now no provision of law that entitles descendants of soldiers of the Revolution to bounty land. Respectfully, 
WINFIELD SCOTT A
Commissioner.

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It appears by the Regimental Book, That Reuben Turtellott, now residing in Penobscot County in the State of Massachusetts, enlisted for and served the continued term of Nine Months, a private Soldier in the Regiment commanded by Lieutenant Colonel Commandant Jeremiah Olney, in the Rhode Island Line, on the Continental Establishment, and that he was honourably discharged from said Regiment at Saratoga in the State of New York on the twentieth day of December 1782.- 
Jno S. Dexter Major of said Regiment, eodem tempore.
Providence May 10th 1819

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[left side]
35 669
Revy
INVALID.
File No. 35,669
Reubin Tourtelott
Pri Rev War
Act: 18th March 18
Index: -- Vol. 2, Page 466
Arrangement of 1870.]

[right side]
1912, Sept. 17. Hist. to
Albert H. Moore, F.W.
1912. To above. that use of
Mass. instead of Maine in circular
correct, as in 1818 prior thereto
State of Maine did not exist. F.W.
1923 June 15. Hist to Mrs. Hazel
Crosby Cizek WmHF.
1928. Jan 7. Hist to J.S. Brown WmHF

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In reply to your request of [illegible], received
statement of the military history of Reuben Tourtelott
[illegible] of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired 
[illegible] as contained in his [crossed out:(or his widow's)] application for pension
on file in this Bureau.    S. F. 35669.
[column headers]
DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. | LENGTH OF SERVICE. | RANK. | OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. CAPTAIN. | COLONEL. | STATE. 
Mch 1776 | to abt. Aug 1776 | Pri | Benj. Hoppins | Cristopher Lippitt | R.I.
Mch 1777 | to Mch. 1778 for 3 years 9 mos. | [null] | Tourtellott Wm Humphrey Wm Allen [crossed out: Atkins] | Archibald Crary Jeremiah Olney | [null]
[crossed out: Mch. 1781] [left margin notes] I do not know this as discharged in 1782
Disch. Dec 20 – 1782 having served 9 mos.
Battles engaged in, [null] [check mark]
Residence of soldier at enlistment, not stated. 
Date of application for pension, Apl 22 1818. His cl was al 
Residence at date of application, Orono, Penobscot Co. Mass 
Age at date of application, 52 years 
Remarks: --- In 1820, his wife, Lucy, was 53 yrs of age Children: Rebecca, 16 yrs; Reuben 12 yrs; Coombs, 10 yrs of age in 1820. 
There is no other data relative to family 
Very respectfully, 
Commissioner.

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[stationery letterhead]
THE NEBRASKA FARMER 
S.R. McKELVIN PUBLISHER 
LINCOLN. NEBRASKA 
November 25, 1927. 
Commissioner of Pensions, 
Washington, D. C. 
Dear Sir: 
We are writing you concerning one Rueben Tourte- i - lotte, formerly of Rhode Island. 
Mr. Tourte - i - lotte served in the Revolutionary War. We learn he was in Asa Kimball's Company, Colonel Henry Babcock's Regiment, Rhode Island Militia. His name appears on an undated roll for 1776, which shows he enlisted January 26, 1776. The records also show that one Reuben Tourte - i-lotte, rank not stated, served in that War in Colonel Archibald Crary's Regiment, Rhode Island State Troops. His name appears on an unlisted roll, which shows, 21, G. 19 D 6. He died in Rhode Island about 1806. 
We are informed, Mr. Tourte- I - lotte , as remuneration for his military service, at the close of the War was given 160 acres of land in Providence, Rhode Island. After that his home was destroyed, with all records and papers. 
[stamped]
U.S. PENSION OFFICE
NOV 28
1927

The Nebraska Farmer Protective Service stands for a square deal. All subscribers of The Nebraska Farmer are members of this service. Its purpose is to promote mutual good relationship between subscribers and those with whom they transact business and to see that honesty and fairness prevail in transactions in which our subscribers are involved. Failure to do this will enlist our efforts toward such adjustments as seem most desirable.

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THE NEBRASKA FARMER 
Commissioner of Pensions Sheet #2
Our purpose in writing you is to know if you find any record, showing this gift of land, as it is wanted by his heirs, he having a granddaughter still living.
We took the matter up with the Adjutant General's Office, War Department, but were informed they could find no such record and referred us to your Department. 
Thanking you for any information you may have, we are,
Sincerely yours, 
THE NEBRASKA FARMER PROTECTIVE SERVICE 
By J.S. Brown 
J.S. Brown
A/A
[stamped]
U.S. PENSION OFFICE
NOV 28 1927

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[stationery letterhead]
THE NEBRASKA FARMER 
LINCOLN, NEBRASKA 
January 4, 1928.
Commissioner of Pensions, 
Washington, D. C. 
Dear Sir: 
On the 29th of November, we wrote you concerning Rueben Tourte-i-lotte, formerly of Rhode Island, who was a soldier in the Revolutionary War. 
As we did not receive an acknowledgment of it, we wondered if it reached you? If not will forward copy. 
Sincerely yours,
THE NEBRASKA FARMER
PROTECTIVE SERVICE
By J. S. Brown
J.S. Brown
A/A
[stamped]
U.S. PENSION OFFICE
JAN 6 1928

The Nebraska Farmer Protective Service stands for a square deal. All subscribers of the Nebraska Farmer are members of this service. Its purpose is to promote mutual good relationship between subscribers and those with whom they transact business and to see that honesty and fairness prevail in transactions in which our subscribers are involved. Failure to do this will enlist our efforts toward such adjustments as seem most desirable.

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Room #100, Capitol Building,
Albany, N. Y., September 20, 1912. 
Mr. J. L. Davenport, Commissioner, 
Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D. C. 
Dear Sir:- 
Referring to Rev. War Records, F. W., W. File 23,044, of date Sept. 17, 1912. In giving the military history of Abraham Tourtillott, “Residence at date of application” is shown as "Orono, Penobscot Co., Mass." and marriage to Leah Mansell is shown as "at Castine, Mass." Kindly advise if these places should not be shown as in Maine. 
Referring to Rev. War Records, F. W., S.File 35,669, of date Sept. 17, 1912. In giving the military history of Reuben Tourtelott, “Residence at date of application” is shown as "Orono, Penobscot Co., Mass." Kindly advise if this not also an error and if town is not located in Maine. 
Thanking you for the complete information already supplied in response to my request of the sixth inst., I am 
Very respectfully yours 
Albert H. Moore

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--2—
or dependent relative of some Revolutionary soldier, probably one above named. Can you advise regarding this? 
Cowell's "Spirit of '76 in Rhode Island”, page 112, shows Capt. Abraham Tourtellot in Colonel Archibald Crary's regiment in 1776, with 145L. 19s. 5d. as the balance of depreciation reported to be due, by the Committee, in October, 1785. Was this the same Abraham as the one above mentioned who drew pension as Lieutenant? 
Volume 12, page 137, of the “Connecticut Historical Society Collections” under Captions “Connecticut Line, 1777-1781”, "A Return of that part of ye 11th Regt. in Killingly in State of Connecticut”, “Part of the Granadear Company”, shows Barnew Tortolott on “Detached” service. This name was undoubtedly intended for Barney (or Barnabas) Turtolot (or Tourtellott ). Can you give me any information as to pension or other record of this person? 
For any information with which you may favor me I shall be very greatly obliged. 
Very respectfully yours, 
Albert H. Moore 
Room No. 100, Capitol Building 
Albany, N. Y.
[stamped]
U.S. PENSION OFFICE
SEP 9 1912

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2- 1 ct -stamped envelope enclosed [illegible]
166 Newton St. 
Seattle, Wash. Apr. 21/23 
Rev  W
Commissioner of Pensions Washington, D.C. 
Dear Sirs, Will you kindly give me any information you may have on your records concerning one Reuben Tourtelotte or (Tourte-I-llotte ) who was born in Gloucester R. I. and enlisted in the Revolutionary war in 1776. The Adjutant General's

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Office referred me to your records for additional information. 
Thanking you for your trouble I am 
yours truly 
(Mrs.) Hazel Crosby Cizek

[stamped]
U.S. PENSION OFFICE
APR 26 1923

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DIVISION OF TARIFFS 
STATE OF NEW YORK 
PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION 
SECOND DISTRICT 
ALBANY Sept. 6, 1912
IN YOUR REPLY REFER TO FILE W. E. G. 
Department of the Interior. 
Bureau of Pensions. 
Washington, D. C. 
To the Commissioner, 
Sir:. In tracing ancestral records I have obtained the following data, viz: 
1.-- Reuben Tourtellot, a private in the Rhode Island Line, was on the U. S. Pension Roll in 1820, as a resident of Penobscot County, Maine. 
2.-- Abraham Tourtellot, lieutenant Rhode Island Line. Name placed on U.S. Pension Roll January 24, 1819. Died December, 1820, in Penobscot County, Maine. 
3.-- Orono Tourtellot, private Rhode Island Line. Name placed on U.S. Pension Roll July 2, 1819, also of Penobscot County, Maine. 
(I am informed that the above, relative to Abraham and Orono Tourtellot, is from "Vol. 3, Senate Documents, Pension Roll, First Session of 23rd Congress, 1833-34, page 647)
4.-- On the roll of Pensioners of 1840 appears the name of Leah Tourtellot, at Mattamascontis, Penobscot County, Maine, as residing, on June 1st, 1840, with Levi Lancaster. 
If possible, will you please give me some information as to the above Nos 1, 2 and 3 ; the reason for their enlistment in Rhode Island when residing in Maine; ages; persons to be notified in case of injury or death; the services they rendered, or other data pertinent to the subject? 
With respect to Leah Tourtellot, I assume that she was widow,