Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 14,049, Abiel Tripp, Mass.

SERVICE
Mass.
Tripp, Abiel Betsey
NUMBER
W.14.049
CONTENTS

10446 Rhode Island
Abie Tripp
Providence in the State of RI who was a private in the Comp y commanded by Captain Robinson of the Reg t commanded by Colo Dyer in the RI line for
21 Months  mi
Inscribed on the Roll of RI at the rate of 70 Dollars — Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate & Pension issued the 28 day of — July 1834 — and sent to Benjamin Howell Esq t Providence RI
Arrears to the 4th of Mar. 1834 — $210 Pension allowance ending 1 st Sep r " 35 $245
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by George Taylor Clerk, Book C Vol. 2 Page 132
Certificate issued in lieu of one dated 9 th of April 1833 and can- celling pension increased from $63.33 to $70.

Abiel Lipp
F.
13. 152

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
Rhode-Island District, sc. August Term 1832
County of Providence
On this seventh day of August A.D. 1832 personally appeared in open Court, being a special District Court of the United States within and for said District, now in session— Abiel Tapp a resident of Smithfield in the County of Providence and State of Rhode Island aged 60 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 7, 1832, viz.
That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers, and served as herein stated.
He was born November 28 th 1762 in Attleborough Mass as by the records of that town will appear. He lived there when he entered the service & since the war has lived in Smithfield and other Places in Rhode Island 40 years now lives in Statesville Smithfield and the applicant further states that he enlisted in July 1777 for 4 months in Capt Caleb Richardson's company 1 st Col Keyes regiment of Massachusetts Militia & served in different parts of R. I. was in Spencer's expedition and the applicant further states that in the fall of 1778 he served as a substitute at Dorchester one month in Capt Allen's company and the applicant further states that in the spring of 1779 he served one month at Providence in Capt W. Hovey's company and the applicant further states that in the spring of 1779 he enlisted for four months in Capt J. Robinson's company 1 st Col Tyler's regiment and was stationed at Bristol and on Rhode Island and the applicant further states that he again enlisted in June 1780 for six months to serve at West Point under Capt Cushing's Col. Bous's regiment and served out as per his discharge hereto annexed — was on duty when Major Andre was executed and the applicant further states that in October 1781 he again enlisted for three months to serve at West Point in Capt Barneys company 1 st Col Luke Brury's regiment — was at West Point when the chain was taken up & assisted to take it up — in all the above enlistments, he served as a private in the Massachusetts Militia and was honorably discharged — had no written discharge except as above

1791 he again enlisted for three months to serve at West Point in Capt Barneys company & Col Lake Brigs regiment - was at West Point when the chain was taken up & associated to take it up - In all the above enlistments out his time. he served as a private in the Militia  Massachusetts  Militia and was honorably discharged - had no written discharge except as above mentioned.
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 aforesaid.
Abiel Tufts attest B. Lowell Clk. Mark
We  I and William Perry residing in Smithfield a Clergyman, residing in the  Town of hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with Abiel Tufts who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be 69 years of age, that he is reputed and believed, in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
William Perry
Sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
B Lowell Clk
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 above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier, and served as he states. And the Court further certifies, that it appears to them that William Perry who has signed the preceding certificate, is a Clergyman, resident in the Town of Smithfield (Rhode Island) and that  who also signed the same is a resident in the and is a credible person, and that their  his statement is entitled to credit.
I, BENJAMIN COWELL, Clerk of said District Court, do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Abiel Tufts for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this Third day of October A.D. 1832
Benjamin Cowell Clk

Rept
2021
Rhode Island Betsey Tripp widow of Abiel Tripp R.I. who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 73 Dollars 19 . Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 13 day of Sept. 1848 . and sent to B. Cornell Providence R.I.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 27 Vol. 3 .

9573 Betsey Tripp R Island Act July 7 th 38
2.2.8 12 Foot 42 Rejected
Record from Piddle T referred to within not found

State of Rhode Island &c
County of Providence.
On this 30 day of August A D 1843 personally appeared before me Jeriah Westcott Associate Justice of the Court of Common Pleas within & for said County Betsey Tripp now resident in Smithfield in said County aged 79 years who being duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed July 7 1838 entitled "an act granting half pay & pensions to certain widows" viz that she is the widow of Abial Tripp late of said Smithfield deceased who was a soldier of the Revolution and served as such, and was a pensioner under the act of June 7, 1832 and to the declaration upside her made to obtain said pension when said act was granted she refers for the amount of his service & her right to the same. Her said husband was allowed $63.33 in the first instance and afterwards increased to $70 per annum And she further declares that she was married to the said Abial Tripp on the fifteenth day of October A D 1786 as will appear by a record in an old Bible hereto annexed. She was married in

the Town of Newport But it appears her marriage was neglected to be recorded in that Town as appears by Town Clerk's Certificate hereto annexed. The record in her Bill is in the hand writing of her said husband Abiah Tripp & was made many years ago. - And she further declares that her said husband departed this life on the 8 th day of February A D 1842 and since then she has remained a widow - She was not married to him prior to his leaving the service but the marriage took place previous to the first of January Seventeen hundred & ninety four to wit at the time above mentioned.
Betsey Tripp
Providence in the City of Providence this 20 th day of August A D 1843 personally appeared before me Betsey Tripp Subscribed to the above Declaration and made oath to the truth of the same And I further certify that by reason of old age and infirmity she is unable to attend court and I also certify that her children are entitled to full credit. Jasick Westcott Justice of the Court of Common Pleas

I Sarah Bartlett of the City & County of Providence on oath do testify & say that I am now in my 64 year of age, that I am well acquainted with Betsey Tripp who has signed & sworn to the preceding declaration, Her husband the said Abial Tripp departed this life in February A.D. 1842 and since that period she has remained a widow
Sarah Bartlett
Providence in the City of Providence this 20 th day of August A.D. 1843. Sarah Bartlett personally appeared and made oath to the truth of the foregoing Statement as far as she knew. And I certify that she is a credible witness. Before me. Josiah Westcott Justice of the Peace of Lawrence Place

State of Rhode Island & Providence Plantations.
Providence, sc. 3
I, Albert G. Greene, clerk of the Municipal Court of the City of Providence in the County of Providence in the State aforesaid, do hereby certify that Josiah Westcott who has signed the two preceding certificates, was on the day of the date thereof, a Justice of the Court of Common Pleas within and for said County of Providence, Duly elected.
In attestation whereof I have hereunto set my hand and have affixed the seal of said Municipal Court, this thirty-first day of August, A.D. 1843.
Albert G. Greene, Clerk.

I Benjamin B Howland Town clerk of the Town of Newport, County of Newport and State of Rhode Island, do certify that I have the custody of the records of said town, of the births and marriages, by virtue of my said Office. And I further certify that I have examined the records, and I cannot find the record of the Marriage of Abiel Trefip to Betsey Gray. I have examined all said records between the years seventeen hundred and Eighty, and Eighteen hundred. and no record of said Marriage can be found.
Benj B Howland Town Clerk
Newport f Newport August 28 th A.D 1843.
Then personally came before me, the above named Benjamin B Howland known to me as the Town Clerk of the town of Newport, and made affirmation to the truth of the above affidavit.
Before me
Josiah C. Shaw Jus. Peace
State of Rhode Island County of Newport }
I Daniel C. Newham Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas in the County aforesaid being a Court of Record, do hereby certify that Josiah C. Shaw is a Justice of the Peace in the town of Newport in the County aforesaid, was appointed by the General Assembly and commissioned by the Governor of this State and is fully authorized to act in his said capacity. And that his signature above written is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court at Newport on this twenty eighth day of August A.D. one thousand eight hundred and forty three Daniel C. Newham Clerk

6191 Rhode Island
Betsey Gripp widow of Abiel Gripp who was a Pri in the Rev. War.
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 73 Dollars 19 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 25 day of Sept 1844 and sent to Benjamin Cowell Providence R Island
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book A Vol. 2 Page 48.
No 238. Joint Pres. of Jan. 23. 1845 reps
W. L. Chaplin Small March 1. 1845

Rev WIDOW, &c.
File No. 14049
Betsey Tripp
Widow of
Abiel Tripp
Pris. Rev. War
Act: Feb. 2 nd 1828
Index:—Vol. M , Page 28/
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Sept. 12.77. 3 d Aug. date last payment 12  -mby
Oct. 10.77. P.E. Leaver, of last payment to date of death. (see ins. report, in case).  -mby

V 895-73
Betsy Trip R Island suspended.
Set to B Council Nov. 8 1843 ✓
Act July 7 th 38

10446
Rhode Island
Abiel Tripp
of Mendon in the State of R.I. who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain Robinson of the Regt. commanded by Colonel in the Rhode Island line for 19 months
Inscribed on the Roll of Rhode Island at the rate of 63 - Dollars 33 - Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 7th day of April 1833 and Seal  By Howell  Providence  R.I.
Arrears to the 4th of March 1833 $126.66 Semi-ant. allowance ending 1/2 " " 31.67 $158.33
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by W.H. Gordon Clerk, Book 1 Vol. 2 Page 132
increased July 28 th 34
To. $70

9307.
Rhode Island
Setsey Tripp
widow of Abiel Tripp who was a pensioner under the Act of 1832 and who died on the 8th Feb 1842 of Providence in the State of R. Island who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain Robbins of the Regt commanded by Col Dyer in the R. Island line for 21 months
Inscribed on the Roll of Providence at the rate of 73 Dollars 19 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 11th day of May, 1845 and sent to Mrs. Corne, Providence R.I.
Total amount, $ 365.95
[Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by J. L. D. S. Clerk, Book Vol. 1. Page 117.
No. 238
Print Recv: of Jan'y 23. '45
Rep?

Atleborough July 8 th 1780
Received Each of us the Subscribers Twenty four pounds as  as  in  in  for  for  the  the  same  same In Silver or Gold or the Value of the Select men of Said Town for our Ingaging in the Continental service for Six months agreeable to an Resolve of the Gen l Court of this State passed June 6 th 1780
  Abial Tripp  Thomas French  James    Levi Marry  Joseph Bishop     Jonathan Willmarth  David Durlos   

Silas Richardson 12 16 0 Hezekiah Tiffey - 12 16 0 Elijah Fisher - 12 16 0 Aaron Cutting jun r 12 16 0 Abiah Tripp - 12 16 0
64 0 0
Col d Richardson Six months Men

in behalf of Silas } Hezekiah Tiffany Richardson } Seth Richardson for the care of cutting } Elijah Fisher David Richardson Abial Tapp

A Smith Discharge
Abiel Smith Mass. No 14049

Abiel Tripp Levy from the Town of Attleborough, Massachusetts State, is hereby discharged from the 1 st Regiment in which he has far -fully served (agreeable to Genl's orders) and is free to return to his home unmolested, his back having
Given under my hand at West Point State New York, this 16 th day of December 1780
Joseph von Co

Payments to be made at Emma R. I. by the Rev. H. B. Smith Agent for paying Pension- ers, in the Agency of P. I.
Recorded in the Pension Of- fice, in Book 6 Vol. 2 Page 132 by C. D. Adkins Clerk.

WAR DEPARTMENT.
Revolutionary Claim.
I certify that, in conformity with the law of the United States of the 7th June, 1832, Abel Tripp of the State of North Dakota who was a Private in the army of the Revolution is entitled to receive Sixty  Three dollars and ThirtyThree cents per annum, during his natural life, commencing on the 4th of March, 1831, and payable semi-annually on the 4th of March, and 4th of September, in every year.
Given at the War Office of the United States, this Twenty day of April one thousand eight hundred and thirty- Three
Levi Woodbury Secretary of War.
Examined and Countersigned. §
J. L. Edm. Commissioner of Pensions.

Providence July 21 1834
Sir
I herewith enclose the Certificate of Abiel Tripp together with his request that his claim may be examined He thinks there was a mistake of two months - that is that he served two months more than he was allowed in his certificate
I am respectfully Your obt Serv t
Benja Cowdell.
To J. L. Edwards Esq

Providence March 28/45
Sir
I herewith enclose the application of Mrs Betsey Tripp widow of Abiel Tripp for her arrear of pension which she claims pursuant to a Resolution of Congress
I am respectfull Yours obed Servt Benja Conell
J L Edwards Esq

May 25/1844
Ador proof Bellevue, Infim
Hon J. S. Edwards Comm'r Pensions

Washington City May 25 41
Sir Will you please place the enclosed letter of Judge Council, with the certificate of the Secy of State of Miss, of which it treats, on which was forwarded by him to you on the 12th inst.
I am Respectfully Henry A. Sylvester
C. C. Edwards

9575 Betsey Trippe R.I. Act 7 th July '38 Mar 3 '43 ad do 21m. 24d Pris $73.19 per aw
No 6485
Benjamin Lowell Esq. Providence R.I.

Providence May 20 1844
Sir
In answer to your letter of Nov 8 th 1843 respecting the claim of Betsey Tripp widow of Abiel Tripp for a pension, I herewith enclose the Certificate of the Secretary of Massachusetts of his services so far forth as they are found on the Rolls of his office. It appears by his his Certificate there are no Rolls of Capt Athew in 1778 Capt Lockwood in Col Vose, in 1780 or Capt J Robinson Col Tyler 1780 in his office. These Rolls, I understand are in the Pension office in Washington and I have to request they may be examined & the services allowed. The enclosed certificate shows 16 months & 10 days. This together with what may be found in your office will amount to what was allowed him under the act of June 7 1832, as respects his services in Capt Nathan's Ids Co in 79. He certainly did serve in that company as he declared in his declaration, and if that Roll also is in your office I request it may be examined, In one or two instances he testified to the same fact for others, and I have not the least doubt of the fact, He always claimed this service

and it was all over him, I understand that the Rolls in Hampshire are very deficient in the greater part of the short survies.
I am respectfully your obt. Servt Benja Cowell
J L Edwards Esq

Feb. 24, 1845.
Rel. to case of Betsey Tripp.
Hump. 6191
43
2

Washington Feb 24 1845
Sir
I have to request that the papers in the case of Betsey Trippe widow of Abial Trippe may be examined to ascertain whether the services mentioned in the two old papers herewith presented have been allowed, Yours Respectfully, Brins Cowee
J. L. Edwards, Esq.

M. H. Sylvester Esq Washington De

Providence May 20 1844
Mr. Sir
I have this day enclosed to the Commission of Pensions, the Certificate of the Secretary of War respectfully respecting the services of Abiah Tripp whose widow Betsey Tripp is now an applicant for a pension. By looking to the Certificate you will see that there are no Rolls of Capt Allen in 78 Copt Cushing Col Vose in 80 # or Copt J Robinson Col Tyler in Barton, & you will see that Col Vose's Roll was in Washington & will you see if Tripp's name is upon it or also on any other Roll not found in Barton. The Secretary certifies his name is not on Capt Allen in 79. I have every reason to believe he did serve in this Co as he testified in a number of instances for others, that he did serve in this Co. If that Roll is in Pension office will you see it. They told me in Barton last week the Rolls were extremely deficient in Secretarys office. The Secretary of War certifies to 16 Months taking 1 day, but there ought to be 6 or 7 months more. He drew over $70 per annum, after all she will be entitled to only 1 year, as he died in 1842, according to one of your letters.
Respectfully Yours Benja Conner
H. H. Sylvester, Esq
# in Pension Office W. S. Easton

P O Woosock
R D
Sept 7 1877
I have, by diligent inquiry just ascertained that one of the descendants of partis named under within the delivery of this officer and is intimately known to me
Please address the Bible in question to
Frank E Leaver
Box 212
Yours &
J. H. Brown PM
Late Capt Co "D" 2 nd R.I.H. and A. D. C.
3 rd Divis 6 th Corps
Army Potomac
To Capt E P G Clarke Co "H" 2 nd R.I.H. Greeting

A. O. W. and D. L. D.
Evans
Department of the Interior. PENSION OFFICE.
Washington, D.C. Aug. 16 - 1877.
Dear Sir.
Can you furnish this Office with the information asked for in the enclosed letter?
Of the parties named, or their descendants do not live within the delivery of your Office. You will please make inquiry at the Pt. Offices named on the back of the letter sent to Post Master at Providence. R. S.
Please return these letters with your reply in the enclosed envelope.
Very respectfully
Post Master Woonsocket Providence Co. R. I.
J. P. Glavke Acting Commissioner P. O. Del. Do

Not known at P. O. - Following P.O.'s in Mitchell - Mansfield Hatersville Bennington Lime Rock R. Branton P.O.

B.L. Div. Evan Camin
Department of the Interior. PENSION OFFICE.
Washington, D.C. Aug. 8. 1877.
Dear Sir,
Please furnish this Office with the names and present P.O. address of some of the heirs of Mrs. Betsey Fripp, Widow of Abiel Fripp, late a Pri. in Rev. War. Application for pension was made by the Widow, through her Agent, Benj. Cowell Esq. of Providence R.I. in 1848, at which time a Bible was filed in Evidence in this Office. It is now desired to return said Bible to the family, all of whom formerly resided in your Town or within the delivery of yr. Office, and also at a place called Smithfield in your Co. What is the nearest P.O. to Smithfield? Please return this letter with your reply in the enclosed envelope, as soon as practicable.
Post Master Providence R.I.
Very respectfully O. H. Blake Acting Commissioner

File N o  Widows. 14.029
Betsy Tripp Widow of Abiah Tripp.
Receipt for Bible &c Enclosed & to be filed Sep 18. 1877.
Trans.  dk

N. O. H. B. L. Division. Evans
Department of the Interior. PENSION OFFICE.
Washington, D.C. Sep 13. 1877.
Dear Sir.
I herewith transmit to your address the old family Bible which was sent to this Office in 1842 to be filed in evidence in behalf of Mrs. Betsy Tripp, Widow of Abiel Tripp - a Revolutionary Soldier, when she made application for pension.
Please acknowledge the receipt of the Bible on the back of this letter and return it (the letter) in the enclosed envelope to this Office.
Frank E. Leaver P.O. Box 212. Woonsocket Providence Co. R.I.
Very respectfully O. H. H. Clark Acting Commissioner

Convers Waukesha Wis Sept 15 77 Name of Pension Office our family Bible as for description on foregoing page
Frank E. Lewis per Brown P.M.

mt. J 20
R. J. G. DIVISION.
Department of the Interior,
PENSION OFFICE,
Washington, D. C., Sept 12, 1877.
Respectfully referred to Hon. Third Auditor for report as to date to which last payment was made in the case of Betsey Tripp, widow of Abiel, a private of the Rev. War; act of Feb. 2, 1848, Providence Roll, lot # 2021.
Case mt. J.
O. H. Blake Acting Commissioner.
Treasury Department, Third Auditor's Office, October 6, 1877.
Respectfully returned to the Hon. Commissioner of Pensions, with the information that voucher No. 71, 2d Qr. 1851, Providence, R. I., Agency, on file in this office, shows that the last payment in the case of Betsey Tripp, widow of Abiel Tripp (Act of Feb. 2, 1848) - being for period from March 4, 1850, to April 28, 1850, date of death, $11.13, - was made January 24, 1851, to Lucian J. Arnold, under Power of Attorney given him by the heirs of the pensioner, viz: Zoa Tripp; Julia Carpenter, widow of Henry Carpenter; Betsey Leaver, widow of James Leaver, and Hannah Darling, wife of Arnold Darling.
Horace Austin Auditor. Per H
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Post Office,
WOONSOCKET, R. I.
Sept 7 1877
Commissioner of Pensions Sir
Please inform me of the date of the last payment of Pension to Mrs Betsy Tripp Widow of Abiel Tripp a Revolutionary Pensioner and also inform me what affidavits will be required to establish a claim for unpaid pension to the date of decease of said Betsy Tripp
Very respectfully
Frank E. Leaver Box 242
Yrs Brown
L

Mr Tripp

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, May 15 1841
A. 2
I hereby Certify, That, from an examination of the Books and Documents, relating to Military Services in the War of the Revolution, which remain in this Department, it appears that the name of Abiel Dripp is found upon a pay roll of Capt. Colb. Richardson's Com. Sept 12 1777 to Jan 1 1778 - 14 days; Upon a pay roll of Capt. Enock Holman from Aug 12 to Sept 12 1777 - 1 month 1 day; Upon a certificate of the loss of Abiel Dripp, signed by the Selectmen from July 1 1780 to Jan 2 1781 - 6 months 1 day; Upon a pay roll of Capt. David Dripp from Mar 6 to 17 1781 - 11 days and upon a pay roll of Capt. Jabez Parney, Col. Dripp from July 23 to Dec 18 1781, is all as a private.
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The rolls of Capt. Dripp do not bear the name of said Dripp and there are no rolls of Capt. Dripp in 1778, Capt. Cushing Col. Dripp in 1780, or Capt. J. Holman Col. Dripp in 1781 in this Office.

And I further Certify, That, before search made for evidence of said facts, the application hereto annexed was filed in this Office, in the form in which the same now appears; that the search was made by myself and my clerks alone: and that said application and the certificate above set forth, contain all the facts and circumstances which tend to satisfy me of the identity of the party described in the application with the individual who rendered the service.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto affixed the Seal of the Commonwealth, the date above written.
Wm. S. S. Lee
Secretary of the Commonwealth.

To all to whom these presents shall come, Witnesseth Nov 18 th 1843
Whereas Mary Tappan acknowledged
in instrument by her subscribed
As is now from her deed and deed
Before me Samuel Francis Jr. Peace

Know all men by these presents that I Betsey Tripp of Smithfield in the County of Providence & State of Rhode Island do hereby constitute and appoint John A. Beller Esq. of Boston, Secretary of State my Attorney to examine the records of Massachusetts to ascertain the military services of my husband Abiel Tripp late of said Smithfield deceased during the war of the Revolution. He was a pensioner under the act of June 7 1832 & stated in his declaration that in 1777 he served under Capt Caleb Richardson in the Militia a number of months also in 1778 in Capt Allen Company, also in 1779 in Capt Nathaniel Hyde (or Ides) Company also in same year in Capt J Robinsons Company & Col. Fisher regiment, also in 1780 in Capt Lushings Company & Col. Vose regiment six months, also in 1781 in Capt Barnays Company & Col. Luke Drury regiment three months, In witness whereof I have set my hand & seal this day of November
1843 - Witness Samuel Gove
Betsey Tripp

Betsey Tripp
under joint resolution of 23 d Jany: 1845 & act of 7 July, 1838 —
Adm d : $73.19 for ann s : from 14 March 1836, to 14 March, 1841 —
Betsey Lowell Esq Providence R d Island

State of Rhode Island County of Providence
Whereas, the act of the 30 th of April 1844 prohibited me from drawing a pension for the same period during which my husband was a pensioner. I now make the following Statement under oath to obtain the benefits of the Resolution of Congress explanatory of "an act making appropriations for the payment of Revolutionary & other pensions of the United States for the fiscal year ending the thirtieth of June one thousand Eight hundred & forty five." in I am the widow of Abiel Tripp late of Smithfield who was a soldier of the Revolution. I have drawn a pension from the at the rate of $73.19 Cents per annum from the 4 th of February March 1843. to the 4 th of March 1844 I now ask for the amount due me from the 4 th of March 1836 to the 4 th of March 1841. Betsey Tripp
Providence R.I. Smithfield March 11 1845 Sworn to & subscribed before me on the day & year above mentioned at said Smithfield James Greene for Pro

I certify the declarant is personally known to me & that she is the same individual she represents herself to be in the foregoing affidavit.
Samuel Greene for Pro Se
State of Rhode Island & Providence Plantations, Providence P.S.
I, Albert Greene, Clerk of the Municipal Court of the City of Provi- dence in the County of Providence, in said State, do hereby certify that Samuel Greene, who has signed the foregoing Certificate, was on the day of the execution thereof, a Justice of the Peace within and for the Town of Smithfield in said County of Providence, duly elected.
In attestation whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and have affixed the seal of said Court, this 28 th day of March A.D. 1845.
Albert Greene, Clerk.

Betsy Tripp
aa 6191

STATE OF RHODE ISLAND, } COUNTY OF Providence } ss.
On this thirteenth
day of August
1848,
personally appeared before the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace in and for the county of Providence
Betsey Tripp a resident of Smithfield in the county of Providence aged Eighty Three 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 Abiel Tripp who was a private in the war of the Revolution, and that she received a pension of Seventy Three Dollars 75 cts. 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.
Gamaliel S. D. Wright Justice of the Peace.
Betsey Tripp mark.
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.
Gamaliel S. D. Wright Justice of the Peace.
STATE OF RHODE ISLAND, } COUNTY OF Providence } ss.
I John W. Smith Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas in the county aforesaid, being a Court of Record, do hereby certify that Gamaliel S. D. Wright Esq. 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 Providence on this 27th day of September 1848
John W. Smith Clerk

Blawell WR
Alice Snipp further maketh oaths - that Pliny Britt is a clergyman resident in said Smithfield & can testify in his behalf - he has no documentary evidence of his services except the old discharge. enclosed nor does he know of any living witness who can testify to his services at the time he made his first declaration William Perry testified in his behalf - & he should then have gotten a clergyman to have have testified but he thought the old discharge with said Perry's testimony would have been sufficient
Alice Snipp
Rhode Island District March the In Providence Jan'y 24 1833
The said Alice Snipp made oaths to the above affidavit before me - this day
Benjamin Lawell Commissioner of Dist Court for R I Dist

I Pliny Britt Minister of the Gospel resident in Smithfield certify and say that I am well acquainted with Abiel Tripp of said Smithfield who has subscribed & sworn to the annexed declaration I believe him 70 years of age now 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. Pliny Britt
Providence R.I.
In Smithfield Jany 25 th 1833
Personally appeared before me the above Named Pliny Britt & made oath to the truth of the same and I further certify said deponent is a clergyman -
George L. Barnes Justice of the Peace

State of Rhode-Island and Providence Plantations.
Providence sc.
I, WILLIAM R. WATSON, Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas within and for the County of Providence, in said State, do hereby certify that George L Barnes is a Justice of the Peace for the town of Smithfield in said county and State:—that he is by the laws of said State, authorised to administer oaths and take depositions: and that the signature - to the annexed document, purporting to be his, is in the proper hand writing of said George L Barnes —
In witness whereof, I hereunto set my hand and affix the Seal of said Court, at Providence, this 28 th day of January in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty- three
W. R. Watson

Kindly request

Rhode Island District.
July 19, 1834
Abiel Tripp of Smithfield in the County of Providence in said District maketh oath that on the 7 th day of August 1832 he made an application for a pension under the act of Congress of June 7 th 1832 in the District Court of the United States within & for said District. - And he avers that in said application he set forth twenty one months service & particularly stated the same & proof according to the Rules & Regulations of the War Department was produced - and he further avers that he received a Certificate for a pension No 10,446 for 63-33, which is only for 19 months service - Wherefore he respectfully requests that his application may be reexamined & his pension increased according to his service & a new Certificate granted
Abiel his  AB Tripp Mark

Rhode Island District
In Providence July 19 1834
Personally appeared before me the within Abiel Snipp & made oath to the truth of the preceding declaration by him signed to which his mark is affixed
Benja Lowell Commr - of Dist Court R.I. Dist