Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 29048, Noah Butterworth, R.I.

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(8-1776)
SERVICE
R.I.
Butterworth, Noah
NUMBER
S.29048
CONTENTS

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21.017
Massachusetts
Noah Butterworth
Of Norfolk in the State of Mass.
Who was a Private in the Company commanded
By Captain Bullen of the Rgt commanded
By Col Crany in the R.I.
line for 2 years
R I Con__ & State
Inscribed on the Roll of Massachusetts
At the rate of 80 Dollars __ Cents per annum, 
To commence on the 4th day of March, 1831
Certificate of Pension issued the 15 day of Aug
1833 and sent E. W. (?)
____  _____ (?)
Arrears to the 4th of March 1833 $160.00
Seme – an_. Allowance ending 4 Sept  40.00
$200.00

{Revolutionary Claim,
Act June 7, 1832}
Recorded by DD Addison Clerk,
Book E  Vol. 2  Page 8

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Noah Butterworth
10,767 [?]
Edwin S Leland

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Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
County of Norfolk
SS.
On this twenty second day of August
year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty two, personally appeared in open court before the Honorable Judge of the Court of Probate now sitting at Wrentham in and for said County, Noah Butterworth a resident
of Wrentham in said County, aged seventy years, who being first duly sworn, according to law,
doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress
passed Junie 7th A. D. 1832.
THAT he was born at Cumberland in the State of Rhode Island
on the nineteenth day of October A.D. 1761, and that there is a
record of his birth in the family record: that he was in the United States service from
the first day of December A.D. 1776 to the fourth day of March A.D. 1778, 15 months as a private in the Rhode Island State Troops: that he was
residing at said Cumberland
when he entered the service; that he was a volunteer
and served for the period aforesaid under the command of Captain Reuben Ballous
the Regiment commanded by Colonel Archibald Crary - that
he marched from Cumberland to Providence, from there to Tiverton from there to Bristol: that he served at said places 
with
none
of the regular troops; and
none of his regular officers were known to him: that he was in no battle
and at the end of his service received a written discharge^which is lost: that since the Revolutionary war he
has resided at said Wrentham, Franklin & Brimfield in Massachusetts
ALSO; that he was in the United States service from about
the first day[crossed out] of June A.D. 1776 to ^about the first [day crossed out] of October A.D. 177[unclear[]as a private
in the Rhode Island State troops:
that he was
residing at said Cumberland
when he entered the service; that he was a volunteer
and served for the period aforesaid under the command of Lt Duval & Major
Munroe [hand drawn line]
:that he marched from Cumberland to
Providence, from there to Newport there to various places in [crossed out word unclear] Narragansett Bay
:that he served at said places
with Colonel Green & Colonel Olney Regts
of the regular troops; and Col Green. Col Olney & Lt Johnson
regular officers were known to him: that he was in no battle within [illegible] of Robert Hauch & [illegible]
and at the end of his service received no written discharge.-
Also: that he was in the United States service from the first [day crossed out] of June A.D 1780 to the first [day crossed out] of December A.D. 1780 6 mo as a private in the [Rhode Island State troops crossed out]  infantry of His regular troop: that he was residing at said Cumberland
when he entered the service; that he [] enlisted
and served for the period aforesaid under the command of Captains Jeoffain, Lieutenant Benjamin Sherman of the Regiment of the Rhode Island line commanded by Colonel Nathan Green: that he marched from Cumberland to Providence from there to [] Island
[:that he served at with of the regular troops; and regular officer were known to him: that -crossed out] he was in no battle and at the end of his service received no written discharge, & that he has no documentary evidence of his services

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He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present, and
declares that his name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any State.
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year first aforesaid. 
 Noah Butternut
We Nathaniel Emmons D.D.
a clergyman, residing in the town of Frankle
and Josiah G. Fiske
residing in Wrentham
hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Noah Butterworth
who has
subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be about seventy one
years of age; that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood, where he resides to have been
a soldier
Sworn and subscribed as aforesaid.
of the revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
Nathanael Emmons
Josiah J Fiske
And the said court do hereby declare their opinion after the investigation of the matter, and
after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the abovenamed applicant
was a revolutionary soldier and served as he states. And the court further certify that it
appears to them that Nathanial Emmons,
who has signed the preceding certificate, is a
clergyman, resident in the Town of Franklin
and that Josiah J Fisk
who has also signed the same is a resident of Wrentham and is a credible person; and that
their statement is entitled to credit.
Herman Leland judge of Probate and the said Court [illegible crossed out text] further certify that Josiah F is a justice of the peace for said County of Wayforth & that the name signed to the certificate to the deposition
John Butterworth his annexed is his signature and handwriting   Leland J Probate 
 I Samuel Haven, Regr of the Court of Probate aforesaid
Leland Probate
do hereby certify
that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said court in the matter of the
application of Noah Butterworth for a pension.
In testimony whereof I hereunto set my hand and seal of office on the day and
year first aforesaid.
Samuel Haven
[Black stamp illegible lower left side]

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This may Certify that the within named Noah Butterworth was enlisted by me a soldier in Capt. Ruben Ballous
Company, Col. Archable Corrary's Regt and James M Vernan
Brigade he entered the services to December the 1st 1776 and
served in said Regiment untill March 4th 1778, when
he was honorably discharged
Benj S Walcott.
Seekhonk, April the 20 1818
I certify that the person who signed the above certificate is dead
I have cause Judge of Perham
August 22nd 1832
*[following info is from different page]
sworn and subscribed as aforesaid.
[Illegible]
Josiah J. Fiske
And the said court do hereby declare their opinion after the investigation of the matter, and
after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the abovenamed applicant was a revolutionary 
soldier and served as he states. And the court further certify that it

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John Butterworth of Wrentham in the County
of Norfolk and Commonwealth of Massachusetts
on oath testifies, that he is about seventy
Three years of age, and that his brother [crossed out] he is
acquainted with Noah Butterworth of said
Wrentham who is his brother and about
seventy one year age - that he has personal knowledge of the said Noah's being in
the Boat service in the summer and autumn of 1778 as a soldier of the revolution
that after he had served therein about four
months according to the best of his knowledge
and recollection, under the command of
Major Munro, he was honorably discharged
about the first of October 1778 or on account
in the thigh
of sickness and weakness, arising from a wound ^in the thigh received from the Bayonet of British soldier
in the fight of August 28. 1778 - I further
testify that at the request of my
brother & of his officers, I went from Cumberland
to Tiverton, at the time of his discharge &
carried the said Noah home who continued
sick and weak for a great length time
John Butterworth
Norfolk // August 21, 1832 Then the above
John Butterworth made oath to the truth of
the foregoing deposition by him subscribed before me
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Josiah J Fiske Jus. Peace
I hereby certify that said John Butterworth is a credible witness
L Lilance Probate
Accurately order of this Court
L Lilance Probate

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William Wilkinson of Providence on Oath testify
That he served in the Rhode Island Brigade of State
Troops in the Regiment commanded by Col. Archibald
Crary from July 1777 to March 1700. - That he has in
his possession a list of all those served in said
Brigade with the amount of the Depreciation of
their wages - and that the name of Noah Butter
worth is on said list with the sum of $36.0.3 as
due to him from which amount he must have
served fifteen months - He further says that
he has no personal recollection of said Butterworth but that he recollects ^personally the name as a soldier in
Crarys Regiment
William Wilkinson
Rhode Island District
District Court of the United States
August Term 1832-
The above deposition was sworn to by the
said William Wilkinson in open Court
it is ordered by the Court to be certified
that said deponent is a credible witness
Benja Cowell Clerk

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10.767
Noah Butterworth-
Pa5t 2 years
16 -16 of
May 11 1832
P 395
By Edwin S. Leland
Roxbury Mass

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Bhttps://catalhttps://catalog.archives.gov/images/misc/drag.pngog.archives.gov/images/misc/drag.pngrief in the case of Noah Butterworth
County of Norfolk in the State of
(Act 7th June, 1832.) Massachusetts
1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? In open Court
2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?
3. How old is he? Seventy years
4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed.
[ Table Headings: Period./Duration of Service/Rank/Names of general and Field Officers under whom he served.]
In 1776 Dec/1yr 3 months 0 days/Private/ Col. Arch. Crony, Capn R. Ballow
In 1778 June/ 4 mo/ blank/Maj. Munroe, Lieut: Duval
In 1780 June/ 6 mo/blank/ Capn Tiffam, Lieut. Sherbourne -
5. In what battles was he engaged?
6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Cumberland Norfolk Cy. Mass- s
7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditionary evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? Living witnesses & traditionary
evidence
8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? Improperly attached
I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above
John L. Watson
28 Feby

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REVOLUTIONARY WAR RECORDS SECTION.
[Centered] 3 - 525
 0 [with strike through]
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR.
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Washington, D. C.,
19
In reply to your request of, received
a statement of the military history of Noah Butterworth a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired
information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau
[Headings: DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR
APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF
SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.
Jun 1 1776. Dec 4 1778. Prt. Reuben Ballon. Archibald Crary. RI
June 1 1778. Oct 1 1778. [Illegible] Duval.[Illegible]
June 1 1780. Dec 1 1780. Traffam. Nathan Green.
Battles engaged in, Rhode Island, where he was wounded
Residences of soldier at enlistment Cumberland RI
Date of application for pension August 1832 [Illegible]
Residence at date of application Wrentham, Norfolk Co. Mass.
Age at date of application, Oct 18 [Illegible] at Cumberland R.I.
Remarks: It is not stated if he had a wife or children
The only one of the same
brother John
Respectfully,
Commissioner.
5 -- 2856

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29048
Revy INVALID.
File No. 29.048Hi
Noah
Butterworth
Lis Rev War
Act: June 7 32
Index: -- Vol.2 Page 59
[Arrangement of 1870.]
1894 Dec. 21
E.R.[ R overwrote B] Butterworth,
Seattle Wash
June10, 1903 - Hid. W
Mrs O.W. Hinkley Hier 5
1919 May 19 Hist. to Flora C. Such
1921 Oct. 1 Flora C. Ingraham advised how to apply to Guide accountingOffice
1929 Oct. 14. History to
Augustus M. Wilson asv7

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10767
Noah Butterworth
E L Leland E
Roxbury
Map

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BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims, of which those
answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of
Noah Butterworth which require
further proof or explanation.
I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides? yes
II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides? yes
III. If the applicant did not make the declaration in the county where he resides, is there any reason assigned for his not doing so?
IV. Has the declarant mentioned the period or periods of the war when he served? yes
V. *Has he mentioned with precision the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled? Yes
VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations? yes
VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832? yes
VIII. Has the Court given their opinion? Yes
IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate? yes
X. Is the Clerk's seal affixed? And if so, has it a device or inscription by which it can be distinguished
from any other seal?
yes

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BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims, of which those
answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of
Noah Butterworth which require
further proof or explanation.
I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides? yes
II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides? yes
III. If the applicant did not make the declaration in the county where he resides, is there any reason
assigned for his not doing so?
IV. Has the declarant mentioned the period or periods of the war when he served? yes
V. *Has he mentioned with precision the length of his service, and the different grades in which he
served, in language so definite as to enable the department to determine to what amout of pension
he is entitled? Yes
VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations? yes
VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of
June 7, 1832? yes
VIII. Has the Court given their opinion? Yes
IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate? yes
X. Is the Clerk's seal affixed? And if so, has it a device or inscription by which it can be distinguished
from any other seal?
yes

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XI. Has the applicant obtained the evidence of a clergyman and another respectable citizen as to
their belief respecting his age and the general belief in his neighborhood relative to his revolutionary
service? Yes
XIII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining
it?
XIII. If the applicant has no documentary evidence, and has not obtained the testimony of at least one
nesses
living witness, has he stated in his declaration that such proof cannot be had? Living witnesses
XIV. If the applicant's name is not found on the rolls of military service, has he produced a witness
or witnesses as to his service? Yes
If he has produced direct proof as to service, has the magistrate who administered the oath,
certified to the credibility of the witness or witnesses? yes [crossed out] not all
Has the proper officer certified to the official character and signature of the magistrate as the
regulations direct? yes [crossed out]no
XV. Does it appear from any of the papers that the witness was in such a situation, or of such an age,
as to have a personal knowledge of the applicant's service? Yes
XVI. Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct? No
XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And,
if not, which of them is not so answered? Yes -

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EXPLANATORY NOTES.
QUERE V. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how
long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words:
"Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he
cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service, but according to the best of his recollection
he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades; For   year months,
, and days
, I served as adays
, I served as a-;
and for such service I claim a pension.

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It is important in all cases to determine with precision the period for which each applicant served,
pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase according to the grade of the
definite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable. Some persons who apply for pensions
merely state they served two years in the militia, &c. without specifying the tours; the names of the
officers, and other particulars respecting their service. This form of a declaration is highly objectionable. It must in every case be clearly shewn under what officers the applicant served; the duration
of each term of engagement; the particular place or places where the service was performed; that the
applicant served with an embodied corps called into service by competent authority; that he was either
in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil pursuit.
QUERE XIV. Proof of Service.
In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must
prove his service by two credible witnesses, who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of
the claimants entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the
regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths
must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate
must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
QUERE XVI. Mode of authenticating paper.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not
written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other paper authenticated, the certificate
must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the ends of which must pass
attached to the certificate.
under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly
In every case where the clerk of the court, or other certifying officer, has no public seal of
office, the certificate of a member of congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should accompany the papers.

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I Amaziah Weatherhead of Cumberland in the
County of Providence and State of Rhode Island
Aged Seventy four years do testify and say that I inlisted into Captain Traffain Company in 
Arnold Greens Regiment on the first of June one thousand
Seven hundred and Eighty and served six months
and Noah Butterworth of Cumberland Afore
enlisted into the said Company and served six
Months and was onabey discharge
Amaziah Weatherhead

Cumberland July  #28. g 1832
then personly appeared Amaziah Weatherhead
and made oath to the above Instrument
before me Jeremiah Pearce
Justice of the Peace
-
I levy Weatherhead of Cumberland in the County of Providence and State of Rhode Island Aged Seventy third year do
testify and say that I enlisted in Cornold Green regiment in the first of June in 1780 and served six months and that Noah Butterworth of Cumberland aforesaid was in the ^same regiment in Lieutenant Thorburn Company and served six months and was Onabley discharged
Levy Weatherhead

Cumberland July #28 D 1832
Then personly apeared Levy Weatherhead and made oath to the above Instrument before me
Jeremiah Pierce Justice of the Peace

I further certify that the above named Deponents Amaziah Weatherhead and Levi Weatherhead are credible witnesses and that full faith and credit is and
ought to be paid to their Testimony
and by order
Court of Probate
Jeremiah Pierce Justice of the peace

Awarded by order of the court
Succeeded/Peolate

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State of Rhode Island and
Providence Plantations
Providence I William R Watson Clerk of
the court of Common Pleas within & for the
County of Providence in the State of Rhode Island
hereby certify that Jeremiah Pierce within named
is a Justice of the Peace for the town of
Cumberland in said County that he is duly
authorized to administer oaths and take depositions-- that the signatures within written
purporting to be his, is in the proper handwriting of said Pierce and that full faith and
credit are due to the official attestations
of said Pierce -
In Witness whereof I hereunto 
set my hand and affix the
seal of said Court at Providence this 30th day of August in the year 1832 - 
Wm R Watson

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Department of the Interior,
Putnam, Conn.



Putnam, Conn.
Sept. 18, 1922

Department of the Interior,
Bureau of Pensions,
Gentlemen:

I should like a copy of the military
record of Noah Butterworth ofCumberland
R. I. born about 1761. His name is on the
of R. I. Pensioners in 1840 being then 79
years of age.
Can you inform me where I can find a record
of this man's grandfather who was calledLieutenant
Noah Butterworth, wife Judith? He lived in Rehoboth
Mass, and diedI733 orI736.

prior to par [handwritten in pencil]
Truly yours,
Augustus M. Wilson
Putnam, Conn.
Lock Box 485.
[Black stamp: Pension Office O U.S. Sep 19 1922

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332 Washington St.
Brookline, Mass
[Handwritten pencil: Rev MK/1]
Dear Sir:-
My Revolutionary
Ancestor, Noah Butterworth
who enlisted from
Cumberland, R.I. was on
the Pension Roll of 1840
Can you tell me to whom
his pension was paid
after his death which
was Apr 3. 1850.
I am trying to find names
of his parents
[Black stamp to right: Pension Office U.S. D Sep 23 1921
Respectfully
Flora C. Ingraham

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[Handwritten pencil right corner] Rev SW
325 Nahatan St
Norwood, Mass
Pension Buriau
Dear Sir:
Will you kindly send
me a copy of the
Pension Certificate of
Noah Butterworth who
served in the Revolutionary War.
 I wish to join the D.A.R.
and that will assist me greatly

yours sincerely
Miss Flora C. Ingraham
May 1, 1919
[Black stamp bottom right] Pension Office U.S. K May 2 1919

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Address: " Chief of the Record and Pension Office,
War Department, Washington, D. C."
Record and Pension Office,
WAR DEPARTMENT,
Washington.
June 1, 1903.
Respectfully returned to
Mrs. O. W. Hinckley,
109 Park Avenue,
Hinsdale, Illinois.
It will greatly facilitate a
search of the records for evidence
of the service of the within - mentioned
Noah Butterworth if you will give the
designation of the organization in
which, or the names of some of the
officers under whom he is supposed
to have served, or at least the State
from which he enlisted.
In view of the statement that
he received a pension, it is probable
that his full military history can be
obtained from the Commissioner of
Pensions, Washington, D. C. who is
the custodian of the pension records
of the Revolutionary war.
BY AUTHORITY OF THE 
SECRETARY OF WAR:
F.C. Ainsworth
Chief, Record and Pension Office.
Per
(300a)
[Handwritten ink] 4
.

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Massachusetts and
declared a pension.

I am desirous of joining the
Chicago Chapter of the D.A.R.
Sincerely 
Mrs O N Hickley
109 Park Ave
Hinsdale ILL
Pension Office U.S.
D May 6 1903
[Black Stamp] Pensions Office U.S. D Mar 6 1903

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[Handwritten pencil] ww
Hinsdale
[Handwritten pencil] O.W.th
June, 8 1903
[Black Stamp right side] OLD WAR & NAVY FILES  JUN 9 1903 [Stamp Four corners have letter] O.S.P.B.
To the Commissioner of Pensions
Please send me any information concerning my ancestor Major Noah Butterworth who served in the American Revolution enlisted either in Rhode Island or

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[Handwritten pencil] ww
Hinsdale
[Handwritten pencil] O.W.th
June, 8 1903
[Black Stamp right side] OLD WAR & NAVY FILES JUN 9 1903 [Stamp Four corners have letter] O.S.P.B.
To the Commissioner of Pensions
Please send me any information concerning my ancestor Major Noah Butterworth who served in the American Revolution enlisted either in Rhode Island or

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Massachusetts and
declared a pension.

I am desirous of joining the
Chicago Chapter of the D.A.R.
Sincerely 
Mrs O N Hickley
109 Park Ave
Hinsdale ILL
Pension Office U.S.
D May 6 1903
[Black Stamp] Pensions Office U.S. D Mar 6 1903

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E. R. BUTTERWORTH
CHAS. N. BUTTERWORTH
G. M. BUTTERWORTH
FRED W. SUTTERWORTH
[Handwritten pencil centered] B.
TELEPHONE 237.
E. R. Butterworth & Sons
Undertakers.
SUCCESSORS TO
CROSS UNDERTAKING CO.
1425 SECOND STREET
CORNER PIKE
Seattle, Washington, Dec. 7 1894
United States Pension Department
Washington D.C.
Gentlemen
I am desirous of associating myself
with the Sons of the American Revolution
I am a Grandson of Noah Butterworth
who held a pension from the U. S. for service in
the Revolution. I believe he was also a soldier in
the war of 1812. It is Revolution Pension Certificate is dated Aug. 15. 1833. Recorded in Book E. Vol 2. Page 8. in your office. I should like to ascertain all I can of his story as it probably appears of record
in your office:
Any information you can give me
will be need with pleasure, and thanks.
Resby.
ER Butterworth

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[Handwritten ] V.L.M.
Rev. War Section
Record Division.
Flora C. Ingraham,
332 Washington Street,
Brookline, Mass.
[Indented]October 11, 1921.
Madam:
In response to your letter received September
23#, you are advised that in the Revolutionary War pension
claim of Noah Butterworth S. File No. 29,048, the
names of his parents are not stated.
In order to obtain the date of last payment of
pension and name of person paid you should apply to the
Pension Section, Interior Department Division, General
Accounting Office, Walker- Johnson Building, Navy Annex,
18# and New York Avenue, N. W. Washington, D. C. citing
all of the following data: Noah Butterworth, Certificate
No. 21,017, issued August 15, 1833, rate $80 from March
4, 1831, Act June 7, 1832, Massachusetts Agency.
Very respectfully,
of
Hadington Carawey
Commissioner.