Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 26,055, Isaac Wilcox, Continental R. I.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Continental R.I.
or Wilcox, Isaac Willcox
W. 26.055
Mary
CONTENTS

This may certify, that Mr Isaac Wilcox, the Son of William & his Wife Mary deceased, & Miss Mary Gandel, the Daughter of Nathaniel & his Wife Sa- rah, both of Tiverton were joined in Matrimony by me - Nah. Shepard Clerk Tiverton Feb: 13. 1791

Reported Dec. 19/48
2495 Rhode Island Mary Wilcox. widow of Isaac Wilcox. who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 80 Dollars
cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 19 day of Dec. 1848 and sent to
Hon. C. B. Gannett H of R
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 29 Vol. 3,

A293 Mary Wilson
R.I.
out 7 July 38
m 91. d 96. on Rolls of Capt. Traffan: Col. Sherburne
Adm d 2 yrs pri 80 $
No deduction
The Crops Portsmouth H. G.

State of Rhode Island County of Newport ss
On this fifth day of November A.D. 1838 personally appeared Before the Court of Probate of Tiverton, in the County of Newport, a court of Record, Mary Wilcox, aged sixty eight 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 July 7 th , 1838, entitled "An Act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows."
That she is the widow of Isaac Wilcox late of this town deceased and also late a revolutionary soldier of the United States. We were both born and always lived in this said Tiverton and no where else - When the Enemy came to Rhode Island in December 1776 - he belonged to the first or South Company of Militia in this town under the command of Capt. Isaac Cook - sometime in the succeeding summer of 1777 he enlisted in this town into Capt. James Webb's company, in Col. Sheburne's Regiment of Continental Troops for three years, as a private soldier, and late in the Autumn of that year was marched to the Westwards, and joined the Army - He afterwards faithfully served his country in the Revolutionary Army for three years - and at the expiration thereof he was discharged. I believe in the State of New- Jersey in the month of September 1780. I believe that he had an honorable discharge - which I think I have seen, which has been lost or destroyed many years ago - I have heard my said husband in his life time tell much about his services while he was in the army at the time aforesaid but it was a long time ago since his death - and his statements then made, I cannot recount with accuracy - after his return home out of the Regular Army - I think he was on Rhode Island a soldier - and also on the water in some vessel - But I cannot state particularly about it - He was in the war almost continually to its termination. I pray that the records of said company and Regiment, if any remaining, be inspected in my case, in further proof of my said husband's services at that time.
We were married by the Rev. Mr. Shepherd the then Minister of Little Compton on the 13 th day of February 1791 - I had three children by my said husband, my youngest child, Isaac Wilcox, was forty two years of age last February and my said husband died at sea on a voyage to the West Indies, in the month of September following - viz. in September 1796 - But on what day of the month he died I know not - I was left at the time aforesaid a widow, with no property for their support, and with the labor of my own hands, under a kind and sustaining Providence, I procured necessary food and clothing, and decently brought them up.
I further declare that I was married to the said Isaac Wilcox on the thirteenth day of February Seventeen hundred and ninety one

(the original certificate of which, I have with enclose); That my husband the aforesaid Isaac Wilcox died on the _____ day of September A. D. 1796 - That I was not married to him prior to his leaving the service, but the marriage took place previous to the first of Jan- uary seventeen hundred and ninety four, viz: at the time aforesaid.
Sworn to and subscribed on the day _____ and year aforesaid written in Court
Mary her X Wilcox mark
Asa Gray, Clerk of Prob. Court
And the Court certify that the above named Mary Wilcox is the widow of the late Isaac Wilcox, a revolutionary soldier of Haverstown; that she is a person of truth, and they believe the statements by her made are true.
I Asa Gray Clerk of said Court of Probate, do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Mary Wilcox for a pension.
In testimony whereof I have herunto set my hand and seal of Office this fifth day of November in the year Eighteen hundred and thirty eight.
Asa Gray, Prob. Clerk

Supplemental.
(Isaac Wilcox)
In December, 1776, he belonged to the first or South company of militia in the town of Tiverton, R. I., commanded by Capt. Isaac Cook, but the details of his services in this company, if he rendered any, are not known. In the summer of 1777 he enlisted in Capt. James Webb's company, Col. Sherburne's regiment of Continental troops, for three years, in which company and regiment he served out his term of enlistment as a private soldier. In addition to his services in the Continental troops it is probable that he rendered some service with the State militia, but the widow was unable to furnish any particulars concerning such service.
He was the son of William and Mary Wilcox, and was born in the town of Tiverton, R. I., date not stated; married Mary Crandel (daughter of Nathaniel and Sarah Crandel) on February 13, 1791, and died at sea while on a voyage to the West Indies in the month of September, 1796.

3170
May Willcox
R.I.
$80 per m
Asa Gray Tiverton R.I.

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefits of the Act of Congress of the 3 rd March 1843 granting Pensions for one year to certain widows who have received Pensions under the Act of July 7. 1838
State of Rhode Island &c. } County of Newport } S.S.
On this Second day of August 1843 personally appeared before the Subscriber, a Justice of the Peace, in and for said County of Newport, Mary Willcox, a resident of Tiverton in the County of Newport and State aforesaid aged Seventythree 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 3 rd March 1843 granting Pensions to widows of persons who served during the the Revolutionary war.
That she is the widow of Isaac Willcox, of said Tiverton deceased, who was a private in the Continental Army in the Revolutionary war. That he enlisted and served three years in Col. Olney's Regiment, she believes, in the Rhode Island Line. She does not recollect in whose company - he served from 1777 to 1780. That she received a pension under the Act of July 7. 1838 of the annual amount of Eighty Dollars.
She further declares that she is still a widow. Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written, and I further certify that said Mary Willcox is personally known to me, that she is the widow of said Isaac Willcox, and a credible person
Mary her X Willcox mark
Signed in my presence Asa Gray
Before me, Asa Gray Justice of the Peace

State of Rhode Island
County of Newport
ss
I Charles Durfee, Clerk of the Court of Probate for the town of Tiverton in the County of Newport aforesaid, a Court of Record, do hereby certify that Asa Gray, is a Justice of the Peace, in Tiverton, in said County of Newport, duly appointed, commissioned and sworn and fully authorized to act in his said capacity, and the signature of his name within written, is his genuine signature.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of said Court, this fifth day of August in the year One thousand eight hundred and forty three.
Charles Durfee Clerk of, The Court of Probate
State of Rhode Island County of Newport } ss
I Daniel C. Denham Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas in the County aforesaid being a Court of Record do hereby certify that Asa Gray is a Justice of the Peace in the Town of Tiverton in the County aforesaid was appointed by the Town of Tiverton and commissioned by the Governor of this State and is fully authorized to act in his said capacity. And that his signature aforesaid is genuine. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court at Newport on this eighth day of January A.D. eighteen hundred and forty four. Daniel C. Denham Clerk.

State of Rhode Island & Providence Plantations Clerk's Office of the Court of Probate for the Town of Tiverton in the County of Newport and State aforesaid.
I Asa Gray, Clerk of said Court of Probate, a Court of Record, do hereby certify that Asa Gray is a Justice of the Peace within and for said County of Newport, duly appointed, commissioned and sworn and fully authorized to act in his said capacity: And I further certify that the signatures of his name to the Depositions of Ichabod Simmons, William Cook and David Lake, hereto annexed are his genuine Signatures.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and Seal of Office this Fifteenth day of November in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty eight Asa Gray, Clerk of Probate Court

I William Cook of Tiverton in the County of Newport and State of Rhode Island, a revolutionary soldier of lawful age, being duly sworn, do testify - That I was always acquainted with the late Isaac Willcox of this town, whose widow Mary Willcox is now an applicant for a pension for her said husband's Revolutionary services - We were born and lived in the neighbourhood of each upto the time of his death - In the early part of the war, while I belonged to the Company of Capt. Manchester in Col. Crary's Regiment in the year 1777 - There were continental officers enlisting men in this town - I think in the summer of 1777 the said Isaac enlisted into the Continental service (as I have understood for three years) but into what Company or Regiment I do not remember - At the time of Spencer's Expedition in that year the sd. Isaac belonged to the continental troops - He was afterwards marched away to the westward - and was away from home a long time - he did not return till after the Enemy left Rhode Island -
After the War the said Isaac followed the sea for a livelihood, and many years ago, as I then, and have always understood and verily believe, he was taken sick and died at sea on a voyage from here to the West Indies -
William Cook
State of Rhode Island
County of Newport } ss.
Be it known, that on the thirty first day of October 1838, before the Subscriber a Justice of the Peace in and for said County personally came William Cook and subscribed his above Deposition and made oath to the truth of the same. And I further certify that said Deponent is a credible person.
Before me, Asa Gray Justice Peace

I David Lake of Tiverton in the county of Newport and State of Rhode Island a revolutionary soldier, of lawful age Being duly sworn do testify and say. That I was well acquainted with the late Isaac Willson of this town, whom Widow Mary Willson of this town is an applicant for a pension - soon after the Enemy came to Rhode Island the said Isaac enlisted into the Continental service as I then understood, and believe - and was away in the Army till after the enemy left Rhode Island in the fall of 1779. After his return home - After he entered into the continental service, I saw him on duty near Gayland ferry on high hill in this town, but under what officers I know not - a few years after the war the said Isaac died at sea, as I then understood, and believe. -
David Lake
State of Rhode Island
County of Newport } S. S.
Be it known, that on the 31 st day of October, 1838 before the Subscriber a justice of the Peace, within and for said County, personally came, David Lake and Subscribed his above affidavit and was sworn to the truth of the same. And I further certify that said Lake is a credible person. Before me, Asa Grey Justice Peace

I Ichabod Simmons of Tiverton in the County of Newport and State of Rhode Island, a revolutionary soldier of lawful age being sworn according to law - do testify and say - That I was acquainted from my youth with the late Isaac Wilcox of this town whose Widow, Mary Wilcox is now an applicant for a pension - I enlisted at Tiverton & Hunkins in September 1777 into Col. Murchies Continental Regiment for three years - in Capt James Webb's Company - The said Isaac Wilcox enlisted at said Tiverton, into sd Company, also for three years, about the same time that I did, - We staid in sd Tiverton until after Spencer's contemplated attack on Rhode Island in the Autumn of 1777 - We then marched to the westward and joined the Army at Fishkill on the Hudson River just above West point - where we had the small pox - I think the said Regiment was disbanded in the Spring of 1780 - and those soldiers who belonged to Rhode Island, and whose times were not out, were transferred to Angells Regiment of the Rhode Island line - The sd Isaac, myself and others, were at that time put into sd Angells Regiment, where we staid until our times were out - and were discharged I think in the month of September 1780 at a place called Stin-rappe in New Jersey - I know that said Isaac served in said company and Regiments for the term of three years - and that he faithfully served his full time - as a private soldier -
After sd War he went to sea from this town in Col. Cooks employ and died on a voyage to sea - as I then, and have always, understood and verily believe - This happened many years ago -
Ichabod Simmons
State of Rhode Island,
County of Newport
S. S.
Be it known, that on the 31 st day of October in the year 1838, before the Subscriber, a justice of the Peace within and for said County, personally came Ichabod Simmons and subscribed and made oath to the truth of his above Deposition; And I further certify that said Deponent is a credible person.
Before me, Asa Gray Justice Peace

Recy 26,055- WIDOW, &c.
File No. 26,055-
Mary Wilcox Widow of Isaac Wilcox Brn Rev-war
Act: Feb 2nd 1828
Index:—Vol. W , Page 346
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Oct. 4/93 Hired to Isaac Wilcox, Farmington, Mass
M. m. 6/93

Bureau of Pensions.
Rev. War
Mary Wilcox, Widow of
Isaac Wilcox.
Exeter R.I. or Mass. Linn
He died about 1796
Send to Mr. Merrill Westford Division

REVOLUTIONARY SERVICE.
O. W. & N. Div.
MEMORANDA.
Please supply as much as possible of the data called for below.
Full name of soldier:
Isaac Wilson
Place of residence before service: (Town, county, and State, if possible.)
R Dor Mass
Place of residence after service: (Town, county, and State, if possible.)
Date of death (as near as possible):
Christian name of widow:
Mary
Did either he or his widow receive a pension?
She did
Remarks:
Your name and address:
Isaac H Wilson Familton Mass.

O. W. & N. Division.
P. S.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
M.E.C.
Bureau of Pensions,
Washington, D. C., October 4, 1895.
Sir:
In reply to your request for a statement of the military history of --- Isaac Wilcox --- 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.
DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE. CAPTAIN. COLONEL. See Supplemental statement.
Battles engaged in,
None mentioned.
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Tiverton, R. I.
Date of application for pension, by widow, November 5, 1838.
Residence at date of application, of widow, Tiverton, R. I.
Age at date of application, of widow, sixty-eight years.
Remarks:
Mr. Isaac W. Wilcox,
Very respectfully,
Taunton, Mass.
Commissioner

4694 Rhode Island
Rep?
Mary Wilcox widow of Isaac Wilcox R.I. who was a Private in the Revolution
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 80 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 26, day of Jan. 1844. and sent to Asa Gray Twinter R.I.
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book  A. Vol. 1, Page  98

1838.43 Decr 3 (3 months) acct A. Gray
R. Island - 3121
Mary Wilson widow of Isaac Wilson
who was a pensioner under the Act of and who died on the 11 Sep r 1796 of N. Port in the State of R Island who was a P m in the County commanded by Captain Webb of the Reg t commanded by Col n — in the R Isl d line for 2 years
Inscribed on the Roll of R Island at the rate of 80 Dollars — Cents per annum, to commence on the 14th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 6 th day of June '39, and sent att d In o Crap. Portsmouth R.I.
Arrears to the 14th of March — $200.00 Semi-annual allowance ending 40.00 $250.00
{ Act July 7, } { 1838. }
Recorded by R Burdine Clerk, Book A Vol. 2 Page 28.

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State of Rhode Island, } ss. COUNTY of Newport } ss.
On this Twelfth day of September 1848,
personally appeared before the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace in and for the county of Newport
Mary Wilcox a resident of Tiverton in the county of Newport
aged Seventy eight 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 Isaac Wilcox who was a Private Soldier in the war of the Revolution, and that she received a pension of Eighty 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.
Asa Gray Justice of the Peace.
Mary X Wilcox mark
Subscribed in my presence Edward W Lake
I certify that the above named affiant is personally known to me, and that she is the same individual who drew a pension as stated by her in the foregoing affidavit.
Asa Gray Justice of the Peace.
State of Rhode Island, } ss. COUNTY of Newport } ss.
I William Gilpin Clerk of the Supreme Court
in the county aforesaid, being a Court of Record, do hereby certify, that Asa Gray 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 Court, at Newport on this Sixteenth day of September 1848
Wm Gilpin Clerk. Supreme Court.