Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 22,059, Jesse Wilbur, R.I.

SERVICE
NUMBER
RJ
Wilbur Jesse
S 22,059
CONTENTS

31.997
Reported.
Rhode Island
Jesse Wilbur of Washington in the State of R. Island who was a Private in the Comp y commanded by Captain Green of the Reg t commanded by Col t Noyes in the R. Island line for 7 months,
Inscribed on the Roll of R. Island at the rate of 23 Dollars 33 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 29 day of Oct r 1842 and sent to Hon d W. Noyes Esq r Newport,
Arrears to the 4th of March '42 256.63 Semi-annual allowance ending 4 Sep r . 11.66
268.29
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Theodore Moody Clerk, Book C. Vol. 2 Page 136

Superior First William's Chain — " —

I Jesse Wilbur Jr of Hopkinton aged 53 years being duly cautioned, and affirmed according to law, do affirm & say that I am the son of Jesse Wilbur who is now an applicant for a pension, at the time of the passage of the Pension Act of 1832 Mr Pierce forwarded me the act, after examining it act I called on my Father and entreated him not to apply as I did not conscientiously think it was right. Some 5 or 6 years after he did make application, entirely unknown to me and in fact I did not know he had made any attempt to obtain a pension until some time in the year 1840 when he then gave as a reason for his seeing that he knew that I was opposed to the pension law, I have frequently heard my Father state his service in the War of the Revolution, both before & since the passage of the pension act. I have also heard the declaration this subscribed day subscribed by him made to him and for me, what I have heard & know relative to its contents I believe it to be correct & true
Affirmed to & subscribed before me Jesse Wilbur Jr Edward Barber.
State of Rhode Island &c Washington County ss Hopkinton 5th day of October A.D. 1840. Then personally appeared Jesse Wilbur Jr and made solemn affirmation according to law to the truth of the foregoing declaration deposition by him subscribed in my presence & reduced to writing in his presence. I further certify that his character for truth & veracity is good -
Edward Barber Justice C.C. Pleas

I Nathan Wilcox of Richmond R.I. Aged 67 years being duly engaged according to law, on solemn oath do testify say. That in August of the year 1837. I drew a decla- ration & usual certificates for Jesse Wilbur then a resident of Richmond & now of Hopkinton R.I. to go before the Court of Common Pleas in & for the County of Washington & State of Rhode Island at their August Term - and there to be examined relative to his claim to a pension under Act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832. That in consequence of S d Wilbur's age, infirmities & public health he was not able to attend S d Court. I therefore called on the Hon. W m B. Bliven, then a Justice of the Court of Common Pleas, who with me visited S d Wilbur at his residence. Took his declaration that on account of his situation we was as expeditious as possible, and not as particular in the examination relative to dates, officers, stations & routes marched as we should have been, had his situation been otherwise we were also impressed with a belief that sufficient was obtained to convince the Department of the justice of the claim for 9 Mo 10 Days service. I also was knowing to the opposition of S d Children & that they had concious about receiving pay for S d service, and I did not let them know anything relative to his application. soon after the passage of S d Act of '32. S d Wilbur conferred with me respecting the law &c. That at subsequent interviews he frequently declared he would never make application for a pension while he was able to support himself by la- bour. This he declared both in private & in public, and some years after, when he did consent to make application it was through the influence of one of his neighbors a Mr. Hoxsie who called & requested me to attend as Agent &c. That S d Wilbur had been comfortably situated in life as respects property. That for many years previous to the death of his Wife she was blind. That by sickness in his family, & causes beyond his control, he is now poor, & depend- ant on his children for support. In conversation with S d Wilbur relative to his claim I have frequently heard him relate services performed at different times & places

suchalarms, on the enemies landing, vastly stranded so but if my summary service was not mentioned in the declaration that I drove.
I would also state that the draughted soldiers and substitutes were often placed in different companies of the same Regiment, to make out the number for a particular station or service, therefore his duty was performed under different officers while on that a term of duty of one month. This fact I have learned from all the soldiers I have examin- ed relative to guarding the shores &c.
In conclusion I would further testify, that although I have not the most favourable understand- ing with S d Wilbur & family, on account of his claim being disallowed while I was agent, and have taken the business out of my hands & placed in the hands of Mr. Noyes their present agent. Still I am compelled to testify that I firmly believe S d Wilbur was a soldier of the Revolution, served as stated by him at the places mentioned in his declaration now before me, bearing date Oct 5 th 1842. That S d Wilburs character is unspotted & unquestionable in this vicinity, and I firmly believe him justly enti- tled to a pension.
Nathan, Wilbur
Sworn to & subscribed before
Edward Barber J. C. C. P.
State of Rhode Island &c Washington County 3 d ss
Richmond October 18 th A D 1842. Then personally appeared Nathan Wilbur & made solemn oath in due form of law to the truth of the foregoing depo- sition. Further certify that the deponants character for truth & veracity is good -
Edward Barber Justice C. C. Place

William B. Bliven of Exeter R.I. being duly engaged according to law on solemn oath do hereby say that my memory serves as to time. In the summer or autumn of the year 1837. I was called on to attend, as a Justice of the Court Common Pleas, to the taking of the declaration of Jesse Wilbur then a resident of Richmond. That he being aged infirm & in feeble health I visited him at his residence and took his declaration. That on account of his situation we was as expeditious as possible & not as particular relative to officers he served under. route marched. Alarms &c as we was to the time he served for which he claimed a pension - believing that ample proof could be obtained from his fellow soldiers relative to dates & I would further testify that S t Wilbur's standing in this vicinity is unex- ceptionable. & I firmly believe he is justly en- titled to a pension (William B. Bliven)
Sworn to & subscribed before me
Edward Barker
J. C. C. P.
State of Rhode Island
Washington County ss
Richmond October 10 th 1842. Then personally appeared William B. Bliven & made solemn oath in due form of law to the truth of the foregoing deposition by him subscribed. Further certify that the deponent's character for truth & veracity is good
Edward Barker Justice C. C. Pleas

State of Rhode Island Providence Plantations Washington State office Court of Common Pleas October 12 th A.D. 1842
I hereby certify that Edward Bentler Esq. is one of the Justices of said Court of Common Pleas that he is Duly Commissioned by the Governor of this State and otherwise Legally Qualified to act as such and that the preceding Signature purporting to be his are genuine In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and the Seal of the Court the Day & Year above written
Witness Matthew Wheeler Clerk

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7th D 1832
State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations Washington County - 2 nd
On this 11 th day of September D 1837 Personally came before Me William H Pelavin one of the Justices of the Court of Common Pleas Within and for the County of Washington aforesaid Jesse Willbur a Resident in the Town of Richmond and at his place of Residence in said Richmond in the County and State Aforesaid Aged 79 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 June 7th - D 1832 that he entered the service of the United States in the War of the Revolution and served in actual service under the following named officers and at the time and places therein named In the year D 1776 I was drafted under command of Capt Amos Green but Joseph Sikes commanded the Regiment I went on duty and was in actual service in guarding the Shore on the Narragansett Bay in Rhode Island at a place called Boston Neck and at the South Ferry on said Bay I was in this service of duty one month, In the Spring of 1777 I went as a substitute for one Thomas Hall was under command of Capt John Parker and Col Joseph Sikes and Lieutenant Col Jesse Maxson Went on duty and crossed the Narragansett Bay or Providence River so called above Updegraves Newtown or Wickford so called On to the Island of Rhode Island and was at a place called

Tiverton easterly of sail Island was in this tour of Duty one Month at least. In the fall of the same year I was drafted and was under command of of Lieut Gideon Hoxie for and Major Thomas Sheffield for. command the Regi- -ment I went on duty on the shores of the long island sound In Charleston and westerly to said Rhode Island was in this Tour of duty one Month in the year 1778 I was again Drafted for one Month was under command of Col Joseph Noyes and Ensign Daniel Stafford was in service Near point Judith and Boston neck guarding The shores of the Narraganset Bay in South Kingston In the Month of July of this year I went as a Substitute for Nicholas Young and was commanded By Capt Amos Green and Col Joseph Noyes and Lieutenant Joseph Mason commanded the Regiment Went on duty March up Providence River so called And down on the East side of the United States On to the Island of Block Island and there found The Main Army and was in what is called Sullivan's Expedition in August of this year I Was in this tour of duty one Month at least In the year 1779 I was again drafted under command Of Ensign Christopher Babcock and Col Joseph Stanton Commanded the Regiment went in duty in guarding The shores on long Island sound in Westerly and Charleston I was in this tour of duty one Month at least In the year In 1780 I was drafted and was under

Col Col Japheth Maxson and Ensign John Saytor Commanded our company went in service at Boston Neck and Point Judith on the Naragansett Bay in South Kingston in Guarding said place was in this Tour of duty one month in the Spring of the year 1781 I went on duty in actual service as a sub- -stitute for the above named Nicholas Young was under command of Capt Joseph Willcox and Major Joseph Pendleton commanded the Regiment was at The South Ferry so called and the shores of the Narra- -gansett Bay In Guarding said place was in this Tour of duty one month in the year 1782 I was at work by the month in the Town of Preston in the State of Connecticut and on the General Alarm when New London was burnt and Fort Griswold Massacred I went out Volunteer under Capt John Preston with many others and was in actual service at those places for ten days at least In the fore part of the Winter of this year I returned home to Charleston Rhode Island and was Drafted under command of Capt Joseph Willcox and Col Japheth Maxson was on duty on the shores of Long Island Sound in Westerly near Watch Hill in Guarding said place I was in this Tour of duty one month at least and for then service claim a pension I have no written discharge and no Documentary Evidence I can produce some Evidence of my services. And General Reputation I lived in the Town of Charleston

When these services were done I have lived in the Town of Richmond since the Revolution and now live in said Town of Richmond & hereby certify Every claim whatsoever to a pension except the present And declare my name is not on the pension roll By the Agency of any state — Sworn to and subscribed The day and year above Named William B. Bliven Nathan Wilbur
This Jesse X Wilbur Mark
We Matthew Stillman a Clergyman in the Town of Hopkinton and Edward Barber residing in the same Town hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Jesse Wilbur of Richmond who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration that we believe him to be 78 years of age that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a Soldier in the war of the Revolution and that we concur in that opinion — Sworn to and subscribed The day and year aforesaid Matthew Stillman Minister of the Gospel Edward Barber
Wethersfield ss At Richmond on the day and year as above and before named I William B. Bliven justice of the Court of Common Pleas as aforesaid do hereby declare my opinion after the investigation of the matter and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the war department that the above named Applicant

Jepe Wilbur.
R. S a
The service as substitute not proved —
adad 7 mo 10 d $23.33
H. K. Noyes Esq. Newport R.I.

Was a Revolutionary Soldier and served as he states and I further certify that the said Matthew Stillman is a Minister of the Gospel who has signed the preceding certificate Resident in the Town of Hopkinton and that Edward Barber who has also signed the same is a Resident in the Town of Hopkinton and is a Creditable person and that Their statement is entitled to Credit and I further Certify that by reason of bodily infirmity and Old age the applicant is not able to attend a Court of Record, and the reason why his declaration is taken At his place of residence and that the applicant Is entitled to Credit
William B. Buren Justice C. C. Bles

Familiar Statement
   Period of service performed years Months Days Rank Claim-ant Company Officers Field Officers Age Residence Proof     1776 0 1 0 Soldier Capt Amos Green Col. Hays 79 years Numond Matthew   1777 0 1 0 Dr. Capt J. Parks Do. Richmond Stitman   Dr. 0 1 0 Dr. Lt G. Morris Major J. Sheffield Col Edward Barber   1778 0 1 0 Dr. Ensign Hafford Col. Hays David Sarkin   Dr. 0 1 0 Dr. Capt A. Green Do.   1779 0 1 0 Dr. Ensign Babcock For. Stanton Silas Moore Jr   1780 0 1 0 Dr. Gen Taylor Josiah Maxson   1781 0 1 0 Dr. Capt J. Wilcox Major Pentleton   1782 0 0 10 Dr. Capt John Prentice Col Sedgwick   1782 0 1 0 Dr. Capt J. Wilcox Josiah Maxson   0 9 10  
Nine Months 10 days

The deposition of David Sarkin of Hopkinton in the County of Washington State of Rhode Island being first Duly sworn according to law doth on his oath testify And say that Jesse Wilber the above and within named applicant for a pension is a person well known to me and he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the Revolution And I concur in that opinion David Sarkin Sworn to and subscribed at Richmond this 17th day of October A D 1837--- Daniel Hinyon Wathan, Wilber
State of Rhode Island Providence Plantations Washington County ss.
At Richmond on the day and year above written Personally came David Sarkin the above deponent And made solemn oath to the same & further testified The above named deponent is a person well known to me and is entitled to credit.
Daniel Hinyon Justice Peace

The Deposition of Silas Moore, of Richmond in the county of Washington State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations aged 77- years being first duly sworn According to law On his oath Testifies and says In the matter of Jesse Willber, of Richmond aforesaid claim for a pension The claimant is a person Well known to me I have been with him In the same Regim- -ent but not in the same company as we did duty, In different companies in the same town I was with him two different times at Scott, In the war of The Revolution of one month's time and under command Of Lieutenant B. Dyer Maxson The company officers I do not recollect He is Reported and believed to have Been a Soldier of the Revolution Sworn to and subscribed Silas Moore at Richmond this 19th day of Daniel Kinyon Justice of Peace of October A D 1837 - Daniel Kinyon
State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations Washington County S.S. At Richmond this 19th day of October A D 1837 Personally came Silas Moore the above deponent And made solemn oath to the same I further certify The deponent to be a person entitled to credit, Daniel Kinyon, Justice of Peace

State of Rhode Islands & Providence Plantations Washington Jc. Clerks Office, Supreme Judicial Court
I Powell Helme, Clerk of the Supreme Judicial Court for the County of Washington do hereby certify that William B. Blevins Esq. was on the 11th day of September AD 1837 a Justice of the Court of Common Pleas for the County of Washington and that Daniel Kenyon Esq. at the time of taking the aforegoing Depositions was a Justice of the Peace for the town of Richmond in said County of Washington, that they were both of them duly appointed by the General Assembly, Commissions by the Governor and otherwise qualified as the Law directs and that their names certifying the taking of the foregoing Declaration and Depositions are their genuine signatures. -
testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the Court aforesaid this 14th day of June in the year 1838
Powell Helme. Clerk

State of Rhode Island Washington County 3 rd
On this 5 th day of October 2 nd 1842 Personally appeared before Edward Barber a Justice of the Court of Common Pleas in & for the County & State aforesaid. Jesse Wilbur formerly of Richmond & now of a resident of Hopkinton R.I. - Aged 83 Years who being first duly engaged according to law, doth on his affirmation make the following explanatory declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832. That he entered the service of the United States as a private soldier of Militia under the following named Officers & served as herein stated (viz)
In the year 1776. I was draughted and served one Month at South Kingston in a Company of R.I. Militia commanded by Capt Amos Brown Col. Noyes Brig d distant from home 21 or 22 miles & quartered at the Gardner House near Narrow River Bridge. Head Quarters was then at the A st Chimney or Amos Gardner House, a part of the time and a part at Tower Hill the Command d place was at the latter place. My impression is that this service was performed in the Spring of said Year.
In the Spring of 1777. I was living with my grandfather at Westerly on a farm belonging to Thomas Hull. I was draughted and placed and placed in a Company commanded by Lieut. Gideon Hoskins (by order of Major Thos. Sheffield then in Com d ) in this service of duty I served one Month, guarding the shores against the enemy. We first marched to Watch Hill in Westerly from Thomas Noyes' Mill & thence to Charlestown. we quartered at different farm Houses. drew our provisions from the public stores at Col. Noyes'. I was then distant from home from 3 to 400 miles.
In the fall of said Year 77 In the Month of October & November I entered the service again as a

substitute for the before named Thomas Hull and was placed in a company Com d by Capt John Parks of Noyes Reg t . We marched to Kingston (then Littleport) and stoped the first night at different farm-houses a short distance south of Wickford. The next day we marched to Providence and was quartered at what is now called Brown University one night - The next day we marched to Slades Ferry in Mass. crossed & marched through Fall River to Tiverton near Fogland's Ferry. While on this march we was part of the line Com d by a Company Officer by the Name of Wells from Hopkinton, but what his office was I do not recollect - Col. Noyes joined us at Littleport, read us the Reg t Orders & gave us an encouraging address previous to our starting - Lieut. Col. Mason Maj r Sheffield was with us but I not recollect of seeing Col. Noyes again until the next day after we arrived at Tiverton we were then reviewed & placed under the Com d of Gen t Spencer. While on duty at this place I was frequently on fatigue & drill under Col. Barton. I was also detached from S d Reg t for the purpose of annoying the enemy by landing on different parts of the Island which was then in possession of the British - This was practiced as I have since learned to prevent keep them in motion and prevent their going west - Much dissatisfaction was expressed by both Officers & Soldiers at this place that they were not permitted to drive the British from the Island as we had a great number of troops from different states and it was said more than the enemy. I was then distant from home 70 or 80 miles (line of march) - quartered in Farm Houses - Barns - Shelters made of hay. Tents &c in this line of duty I served one month & suffered much from fatigue & cold
Early in the Spring of 1778 I again entered the service again as a substitute for my Uncle Nicholas Young and was placed in a Com d Com d by Ensign Daniel Hafford. of S d Noyes Reg t was marched to So. Kingston & stationed at Point Judith. quartered at Champlin House near the Lock of Wolcott Estates. drew provisions from the Christopher

Robinson House - distant from home 20 or 25 miles on this tour of duty I served one month guarding the shores against the enemy &c was released -
In the Month of July of the Year viz 1778 I was draughted and placed in a Comp y Com d by Amos Gurne. S t Noyes' Reg t and was Marched by Lieut Col. Mason to Wickford where up the River crossed - Marched to Bristol & from thence to Portsmouth (crossing at Bristol Ferry) from thence to Middletown R.I. near to the Town of Newport at Hoppymans Hill where a part of the Troops worked day & night. The enemy annoyed us much from their forts back of the Town & killed one of our men by the name of Burdick from Westerly. This Expedition was under the Com d of General Sullivan. In this tour of duty I served one Month, and was released one or Two days before the Battle on S t Island. When released I crossed to Bristol & from thence came home I have not visited the place since. I was there in the great August Storm & suffered much - from fatigue & the inclemency of the weather. distant from home at that time from 35 to 50 miles
In 1779 I was draughted in Capt John Parkes Comp y of S t Noyes' Reg t which is called Noyes' Reg t by Revolutionary Soldiers to this day - and served under an Officer by the name of Christopher Babcock Jr. he was either Lieut. or Ensign which I do not recollect - My impression is that Sinton was appointed Col. after Noyes resigned but cannot state positively Jesse Mason was Lieut. Col. & Joseph Pundleton was Major who was always called the Little Major. we then released a Militia Comp y at Westerly & Charlestown and was quartered Provisioned as before stated. duty, guarding the shores against the enemy and served one Month. distant from home from 3 to 10 miles Col. Mason & Major Pundleton visited & drilled us frequently
In the Year 1780 in said Comp y Regiment served under Ensign John Taylor one Month Stationed at S t Kingston with Col. Mason & Major Pundleton were frequently with us and killed us on the plain East of Tower Hill near Narrows River Bridge. The Reg t was quartered at the farm houses

at Boston Neck & Point Judith and drew our rations from the public stores as before stated. distant from home from 24 to 25 miles In the spring of 1781 I entered the service again as a substitute for the  late Nicholas Youngs was placed under Com d of Capt Joseph Wilcox. For Ensign by the name of Church. My Picket was the only field officer that I now recollect on duty. he marched as to the St. Mary's & quartered part at Guardians & part at Congdon. at this time there was a considerable number of troops on duty & stationed at different places from Point Judith to Warwick Neck. large ships, transports &c were daily in sight. and often landing & distressing the inhabitants in this town of duty I served one month. guarding the shores against the enemy. drew our provision I believe from the public stores at River Hill distant from home from 21 to 25 miles In the year 1782 I went to Preston & worked by the month for an officer by the name of Stanton. and on the alarm at the approach of Arnold. I volunteered in a company Com d by Capt. John Prentice. was marched to Groton fort and we arrived there on the eve of the 5 th of Sep r . (if my memory serves) it was a short time after the enemy had retreated. their ships New London was then in flames. I attended the funeral of Col. Sedgwick & other officers was placed in the fort & served ten days until recruits were obtained. In the fall returned to Rhode Island. and was again draughted in said company Com d by Capt Joseph Wilcox & was marched by Col. Mason to Watch Hill & there stationed. to guard the shore from Bridgeport to Noyes Neck. part of Burdick's Col. of Artillery was with us & part at Noyes Neck. we drew our provisions from the Sheffield house at the Sotoway (so called) from St. Noyes where the provisions & stores were generally kept & guarded by the Artillery Com p . In this town of duty I served one month. distant from home 6 or 8 miles And for said service I now claim a pension. and hereby relinquish every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except for the present service and declare my name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any state. I would also further declare. that in August 21 st 1837. I made a declaration before the Hon. W m B. Drown. that at that time. I was. deaf & in feeble health. was unable to attend court was not closely questioned or duly prepared to answer & state particulars as at the present moment. That I then thought it would be but little consequence to me whether I obtained or not. as some of my children was opposed to my making application. When the law was first promulgated I was comfortably in life. had a farm of over 100 acres well stocked & owed but little. but since that I have had much sickness & distress in my family and several losses & difficulties to encounter which are not so easily overcome at my age (my wife being entirely blind. I was compelled to incur expenses that involved me. I mortgaged my farm. and not being able to borrow much was not able to pay the interest on old mortgage and have sold both farm & stock to pay my debts and am now poor I would further declare that at first I had not the most distant idea of ever making application for a pension so long as I was able to support my self comfortably Affirmed to and subscribed this day & year above said  Jesse Wilcox

State of Rhode Island &c. Washington Cr. 3 d
Hopkinton October 5 th . D r B. 12. Then personally appeared Jesse Wilbur and made solemn affirmation according to law to the truth of the foregoing declaration, which was wrote in his presence & signed by him in my presence. I further certify that I visited his residence for the purpose of taking this explanatory declaration, he being deaf, aged & indigent, and that he is reputed to be a soldier in the war of the Revolution & that his character for truth and veracity is good & justly entitled to credit & has been for many years so esteemed by his neighbors.
Edward Barber Justice C. C. Pleas

Synopsis of Papa Wilton's Journal — 11 —

Isaac Wilbour Aged 79 Years - resident of Rich- mond R.I. declared under act of June 7 th 1832 served as a private soldier. Was drafted in 1776 in Amos Green's Compy. Roger's Regt. - served One Mo. at Boston Neck In Spring of 1777 served one Mo. - Gannett's Compy. - Parker's Com- mander - In the fall of 77. under Hossin Lead - In Spring of 78 served One Mo. under Daniel Stafford (Ensign) as substitute for Nicholas Young at Watch Hill - Point Judith In July was drafted & served One Mo. Sularan's Compy - In 1779 served One Mo. under Chas. Babcock (Ensign) In 1780 served One Mo. under Capt. Hossin  Stephen Taylor at Scituate In June 82 In 81 served One Mo. as substitute for Nich Youngs under Capt. J. Wilcox - at South Kingston In 82 went to work by the Mo. at Pawtucket Compy. On an alarm given that New London Fort Griswold was attacked I volunteered under Capt. John Purston was March to New London & served 10 Days In the fore part of Winter of 82. 83. I was drafted & served one Mo. Westerly near Watch Hill. under Capt. Joseph Wilcox
David Sarkin of Hopk. - R.I. Testifies to his belief of service - Wilbour was expected to be a soldier & so was Silas Moore. of Richmond R.I. Testifies to Two Mo. service in Regt. with him (Wilbour) under the Compy. of Lieut. Col. Maxson Served 4 Mo. 10 Days.

Kingston P.O. Oct. 18 th 1842
Sir. In compliance with the requisition of the Department, I herewith forward you a further and explanatory declaration of Jesse Wilbur of Hopkinton N.H. stating more particularly, the service performed, route marched, Officers in command, where stationed, quartered, distance from home &c. &c. And the depositions of Hon. Wm. B. Bliven, Jesse Wilbur Esq. & Nathan Wilcox Esq. relative to the reason assigned by the applicant for not making more early application. Also the state of his health at the time he first declared. Mrs. Wilcox the former agent informing me that certificates &c. in the usual form, was forwarded with his first communication. Which I hope and trust is the case. That the evidence will satisfy the Department of the justice of the claim. & that you will forward me a certificate for the amount you may find due this patient old applicant.
Respectfully Yours Obs. by H. S. Swift Wm. R. Rogers Agt.
James P. Edwards Esq. Commr of Pensions Wash. D.C.

22059-2.

34615
Set. to Nathaniel Wilcox, 10 th Augt. 1838.
Set. to Wm. R. Noyes
Apr. 21, 1840
" Hon. N. F. Dixon Sep 17. '41 { See all of above in me cum of Jonathan Green, R 4236 }

Revolution
22059 INVALID.
File No. 22,059
Jesse Wilbur Pris Rev War
Act: June 7 th 82 nd
Index:—Vol. 2 , Page 452
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Mch. 11. 1897
Hist to Mr. A.R. Westerly R.I.
Stillman

This Bureau can furnish the military record of only such Revolutionary soldiers as were pensioned or whose widows were pensioned for their services.
Such of the original muster and pay rolls of the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812 as are now in the possession of the Government are on file in the Record and Pension Office, War Department. Original rolls and other records pertaining to service in the Revolutionary War may also be found on file in the archives of many of the original States.
L. W. B. I. 22059.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
WASHINGTON, D. C.,
O. W. & N. DIV.
REVOLUTIONARY.
March 11, 1897.
Sir:-
Replying to your request for information concerning the military record of Jesse Wilbur, a soldier of the Revolutionary war, you are advised that he made an application for pension on September 11, 1837, at which time he was 79 years of age and residing at Richmond, R. I., and his pension was allowed for seven months' actual service as a private in the R. I. Troops, Revolutionary war; a part of the time he served under Capt. Green and Col. Noyes. He enlisted at Charleston, R. I.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.
Mr. A. R. Stillman,
154 West Broad St.,
Westerly, R. I.

-NEW YORK- 41 PARK ROW. PRINTING PRESSES -CHICAGO- 297 DEARBORN ST.
EDGAR H. COTTRELL PRESIDENT
CHAS. P. COTTRELL TREASURER
C.B. COTTRELL JR. SECRETARY
C.B.COTTRELL & SONS CO. WESTERLY RHODE ISLAND
WESTERLY, R.I. Feb 8th., 1897.
Commissioner of Pensions, WASHINGTON, D. C.
Dear Sir;
I am in search of some information in reference to a pensioner of the Revolutionary war , and it is possible that I am not addressing the proper officer: if I am not and he will kindly forward I will be greatly obliged. What I would like to learn as follows-, Jesse Wilbur a resident of the town of Charlestown or Hopkinton in this State served in the Colonial army during the Revolutionary war, and afterward received a pension on that account. What I would like to find out is, what his rank was- how long his term of service- date of his discharge- what pension was granted for, and if for injuries received in the service, under what circumstances etc. Any information you can give me will be very gratefully received.
Yours truly,
Address, #154 West Broad Street, Westerly, R. I.