Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 25849, Holliman Warner, Navy. (R.I.)

SERVICE
NUMBER _____
Navy (R.d.)
Warner, Holliman Nancy
No. 25849
CONTENTS

Rhode
4024.
Rhode Island
Nancy Warner widow of Holliston Warner who was a Seaman in the U.S. Navy
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 24 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 27 day of Dec. 1843 and sent to H. Corde Providence R.I.
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book 4 Vol. 1 Page 98

State of Rhode Island County of Providence
On this 13 day of November A.D. 1838 personally appeared in open Court being the Municipal Court of the City of Providence a Court of record Nancy Warner now resident in said City aged 75 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 Holliman Warner late of said City who was a mariner in the Navy of the Revolution that he enlisted & served on board the Argo a Sloop of War in the service of the United States under the command of Silas Talbot Esq in 1779 & 1780 as a seaman

but she cannot state particularly how long he served but thinks it was one year at least She refers to the evidence of those who had a knowledge of his services for that amount And she further declares that she was married to the said Holliman War- ner on the 22 d of September A D 1782 by the Rev d Joseph Suen in said Providence as will appear by the Parish Records a copy whereof is hereto annexed Her husband the said Holliman died on 19 November 1811 & since then she has remained unmarried she was not mar- -ried 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 Nancy Warner
Sworn to before the City of Providence November 13, 1838. Subscribed, and duly sworn to by Nancy Warner, in open Court. Albert H. Greene, Clerk.

J. Elizabeth Wardwell of the City of Providence being now 61 years of age on oath do testify & say that I was ac- quainted with Holliman Warner the husband of Nancy Warner now his widow the said Holliman died in in November 1811 & since then the said Nancy has remained unmarried Elizabeth her  W Wardwell's mark
Attest Albert Greene
Municipal Court of the City of Providence, November 20 th 1838. Subscribed and sworn to by Elizabeth Wardwell, in Open Court. Albert Greene Clerk.

My Warner

Holliman Warner of Providence and Nancy Bowman of Providence were lawfully joined together in marriage on the twenty second day of September one thousand seven hundred and eighty two
Pr. Joseph Snow Pastor
I John Humphrey of the City of Providence do certify & say that I am Clerk of the Richmond Street Congregational Church formerly the Church of which Elder Joseph Snow was Pastor & have in my possession the records of the same & the above is a correct copy of the Record of the marriage of Holliman Warner & Nancy Bowman except that the above words "one thousand seven hundred & eighty two" are in figure, to wit "1782"
John Humphrey, Clerk
Sworn to. Municipal Court of the City of Providence, November 20 th 1838. Subscribed & duly sworn to by John Humphrey, in open Court.
Albert G. Greene Clerk

I William Wilkinson of Providence, State of Rhode Island on Oath do Testify and say, that I have resided in Providence, from the close of the War of the Revolution, and knew Holliman - Warner, and had known him from about the year 1774, but not during the War, having myself been absent most of that Period. During the War he had lost an Arm, and I always understood and have not a single doubt of the Fact, that he lost it by a shot while serving on board the Sloop Argo, under the command of Captain (after ward Commodore) Silas Talbott, but I have no personal know- ledge of the Fact
William Wilkinson
State of Rhode Island
Providence to In Providence Dec 23 1839
Then the aforesaid William Wilkinson subscribed and made oath to the foregoing before me, and I further certify that said William, is a credible witness
William Aplin Justice of the Peace

I John Howland of Providence State of R Island now aged Eighty Two years do testify that I knew Holliman Warner during the Revolutionary War, and afterwards to the time of his death, and that he lost one of his Arms in an Engagement with the Enemy at Sea but to what Armed Vessel he belonged at that time I do not now recollect, but the general impression is that he was on Board the United States Sloop Argo at the time of losing the Arm
John Howland. Providence Jan'y 28 1840
Providence ss In Providence Jan. 28. 1840
Then the aforesaid John Howland subscribed and made oath to the foregoing before me, and I further certify that said John is a credible witness
William Aplin Justice of the Peace

I Daniel Pettig of the city of Providence & State of Rhode Island do hereby certify that I am now eighty one year of age and upwards That I was acquainted with Captain Silas Talbot formerly of said Providence who was commander of a vessel called the Hoge a vessel in the service of the United States during the war of the Revolution. I was also well acquainted with Holiman Warner late of said Providence deceased, the husband of Nancy Warner now his widow and residing in said Providence. Said vessel was fitted out in said Providence to cruise against the enemy and said Holiman shipped as one of her crew, and was a Prize Master on board I believe. Richard Martin was Sailing Master and John Field first Lieutenant. In the year 1779 I think, said vessel sailed on a cruise and in the spring of the year following she took two prizes which had been fitted at New York by the enemy expressly to take her after a severe engagement. In that battle I think was said Holiman Warner lost one of his arms. How long said Holiman continued to cruise on board said vessel I do not remem- ber I believe he cruised in her several trips

before the one in which he lost his arm. She always cruised on our coast. In my opinion to the best of my recollection said Robinson was abroad said vessel more than eight months. I do not now know of a single person living who knew abroad said vessel Daniel Patsey.
State of Rhode Island
Providence Is. Providence Dec. 4. 1838
Then the aforesaid Daniel Patsey subscribed and made oath to the foregoing deposition before me, And I further certify that said Daniel is a credible witness.
M. Aplin Jr. Justice
Miss Mary Warner

State of Rhode Island &c.
At a meeting of the Council of War Nov 11 th 1779.
Resolved, that Silas Talbot Esq. Commander of the Continental Schooner Argus, take orders from the General Assembly or Council of War; that on all emergencies he consult with and follow the advice of General Council, until he be otherwise advised by the Board of War, or Marine Com- mittee in Philadelphia.
True copy of record - Witness, Henry Bowen Seery

Harry Warner 6628
R.I.
Act Y. July '38.
m 82. d 11
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emo seaman
24 $
No deduction
Benjamin Cowell Providence R.I. Hon. N. R. Knight Senator U.S.

State of Rhode-Island & Providence Plantations, Providence, Fe. 7
Municipal Court of the City of Providence, in the County of Prov- idence, and State aforesaid, (being a Court of Record,) January 28 th A.D. 1840.
Be it Remembered, that satisfactory testimony has been produced before this Court, to prove, that Holliman Warner late of said Providence, died in the month of November, A.D. 1811; that he left a widow Nancy Warner, who now resides in said Providence; that said Holliman and Nancy were legally married at said Providence, on the twenty-second Day of September, A.D. 1782; and that said Nancy is now the widow of said Holliman Warner, - and has so remained ever since his death.
And the Court do, further order it to be certified, that said Nancy Warner, who has signed the pre- -ceding Declaration, is a credible person; and that Elizabeth Warstwell, John Humphrey, William Wil- kinson, John Howland, and Daniel Pettey whose Depositions are annexed to said Declaration, are also all credible persons.
I Albert G. Greene, Clerk of the Municipal Court of the City of Providence, do hereby certify, that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of said Court, - in the matter of the application of Nancy Warner, to obtain the benefit of the provisions of the Act of Congress, of July 7 th A.D. 1838, entitled "An Act granting half-pay and pensions to certain

Witness:
I also certify, that William Aplin who has signed the preceding certificates to the said Depositors of William Wilkinson, John Warland, and Daniel Pettes, was at the times of the respective dates thereof, a Justice of the Peace, within and for said City of Providence, duly elected and qualified, that his signatures aforesaid, are genuine, and that full faith and credit ought to be given to his said attestations.
In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and have affixed the seal of said Court, this 28 th day of January, A.D. 1840.
Albert Greene Clerk

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6522
Rhode Island Nancy Warner widow of Holliman Warner
who was a pensioner under the Act of 1 and who died on the 29 th November 1811 of Rhode Island in the State of R. I. who was a Seaman in the Ship Argo commanded by Captain Tallot of the  commanded by  in the Mass. Navy Line for 6 months
Inscribed on the Roll of R. Island at the rate of 24 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 26 th day of Jan y 1838 sent to Benjamin Cook Providence R. Island Arrears to the 4th of March 1838 $120.00 Semi-annual allowance ending
$120.00
{ Act July 7, } 1838. }
Recorded by N. Addison Clerk, Book  Vol.  Page 28

4548 Nancy Warner
$24 per an
B. Cowle Providence R.I.

STATE OF RHODE-ISLAND.
County of Providence
On this 21st day of March A. D. 1843, personally appeared before me a Justice of the Peace in said County Nancy Warner now resident in Providence in said County, aged Seventy nine 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 Act of Congress, passed March 3d, 1843, granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War, viz: That she is the Widow of Holliman Warner deceased, who served in said War as a Seaman in the Navy. That she received a pension under the Act of July 7, 1838, at the rate of $ 24 per annum, payable at the Agency for paying pensions at Providence.
Nancy Warner
Providence Sc.
In Providence March 21 A. D., 1843.
Personally came before me the above named Nancy Warner and made oath to the truth of the above declaration by her signed. And I further certify that she is a credible person
Before me
William J. Paton
Jus. of the Peace

State of Rhode Island & Providence Plantations.
Providence, f o 3
I Albert Greene, Clerk of the Municipal Court of the City of Providence in the State of said, do hereby certify, that William J. Babcock, who has signed the within certificate, was, on the day of the date thereof, a Justice of the Peace within & for said City of Providence, duly elected.
In Attestation whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and have affixed the seal of said Court, this 30 th day of September, A.D. 1843.
Albert Greene, Clerk.

State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations.
At a Meeting of the Council of War November 11 th 1779.
Resolved, that Silas Talbot Esq. Commander of the Continental Sloop Argo, take orders from the General assembly or Council of War: that on all emergencies he consult with and follow the advice of General Council, until he be otherwise advised by the Board of War, or Marine Committee in Philadelphia
True copy of record -
Witness Henry Bowen Scry
At a Meeting of the Council of War February 5. 1780.
Resolved, that Col Talbot deliver all such Stores as are not included in the Inventory of the Sloop Argo late the Sally, to the Deputy Quarter Master General in this Department, to be by him kept until further orders: and that an Inventory thereof be taken by the said Col. Talbot and delivered to this Council with Col. Bowens receipt thereon, at their adjournment on Tuesday next.
True copy of record -
Witness Henry Bowen Scry

State of Rhode Island &c.
In General Assembly December 1779.
Whereas Capt Silas Talbot Commander of the Sloop Argo, a vessel of war fitted out pursuant to a resolution of Congress, for the immediate defence of this State, hath represented unto this assembly that the said vessel is now in the harbour of Providence having a number of Men, stores and provisions on board sufficient for a cruise against the enemies of the United States of America; and hath applied to this assembly for directions in what manner to proceed with the said vessel: And as the said vessel and Men are employed at the expence of the Public, their remaining in the State the present winter will not probably tend so much to the public good as if employed in a cruise on the high seas against the enemies of these United States: It is therefore voted and resolved agreeable to the request of the said Silas Talbot, that a Commission be granted him to proceed on a cruise: and that he be and hereby is directed to observe such instructions as he shall receive with the said commission from his Excellency the Governor.
True copy - witness
Henry Bowen Sccy

I, Barnard Eddy of Providence, in the County of Providence and State of Rhode-Island &c, in oath, do depose and say, that I am seventy-nine Years of age, that I was formerly well acquainted with Holliman Warner, the husband of Nancy Warner, now his widow, I was formerly well acquainted also with Captain Silas Talbot, formerly Commander of the Continental Fleet aforesaid. In the autumn of 1779, Captain Talbot sailed on a cruise in said aforesaid; how long said cruise lasted I can't tell, for I went on another cruise in another direction, down to the East-ward, I testify further that I have a distinct recollection that Holliman Warner was one of his men and went with him and remained with him until the cruise terminated, but how much longer I can't say. Barnard Eddy
Providence, } In Providence, on this 10th day of September, A. D. 1841, personally appeared Barnard Eddy, subscriber to the foregoing and made oath of the truth of the same, and I do certify that said Barnard Eddy is a credible witness. Annalick Dright , Justice of the Peace.

State of Rhode Island Providence Plantations, Providence, se, 8
I, Albert G. Greene, Clerk of the Municipal Court of the City of Providence, in said State, (being a Court of Record,) do hereby certify, that Gamaliel Lyman Dwight, who has signed the within Certificate, was, on the day of the date thereof, a Justice of the Peace, within and for said City, duly elected, and that his said signature is genuine.
In Attestation whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and have affixed the seal of said Court, this 29 th day of December, A.D. 1841.
Albert G. Greene, Clerk.
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From the Journals of the Continental Congress.
Silas Talbot was appointed a Captain in the Navy Sept 17 1779. as will appear by the following resolution -
"Resolved That in consideration of the distinguished merit of Lieut Colonel Talbot a Commission of Captain in the Navy of the United States be given but that his pay & rations as Lieutenant Colonel cease while actually employed in the Navy & that the Marine Committee be directed to provide a proper vessel for him as soon as possible" -
The Argo was immediately fitted out and manned & was continued until Aug 29 1781 as will appear by the following Resolution order "Ordered That the board of war make sale of the cannon & stores now in the State of Rhode Island & late belonging to the stock Argo for specie only & that the monies arising therefrom be placed in the hands of the Superintendent of finance"

Comm n of persons

Feby 10 th 1840
Sir
Herewith you will receive the application & papers of Mrs Nancy Warner for a pension.
Yours &c
A. P. Knight
The Comm ee of pensions

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Suspended Leh. Am. N. R. Knight Feb. 12 th 1840.
Act 7. July 38.

1859 23 August Sept 17 1779 on motion of the Laurens seconded by the Armstrong
Resolved That in consideration of the distinguished merit of lieutenant Colonel Talbot a commission of captain in the navy of the United States be given him but that his pay & rations as lieutenant Colonel cease while actually employed in the navy; and that the Marine Committee be directed to provide a proper vessel for him as soon as possible
March 1 1780
Resolved that any interest the United States may have in the capture of the Brigantine Botsey by the Sloop Argo Silas Talbot commander be relinquished to the said Captain Talbot and the officers seamen & marines under his command at the time of the capture

August 28 1781
Ordered that the board of war make sale of the cannon & stores now in the State of Rhode Island & late belonging to the Ship Argo for specie only & that the monies arising therefrom be placed in the hands of the superintendent of finance
March 1 1780
Resolved that any interest due on the several loans to be paid on the first day of every month by the State Treasurer to the respective creditors and that the said interest be paid out of the treasury at the rate of six per cent per annum

Providence Dec 30 1841
Sir
In answer to your letter of Feb 12 1840 to Gov Knight respecting the claim of Nancy Warner widow of Holiman Warner I herewith enclose further testimony both parole & documentary. I regret to say there is no person now living who served on board the Argo but I trust there is such evidence now produced as will be satisfactory that she is entitled to a pension - Capt Talbot was appointed Capt Sept 17, 1779 & at the same time the "Marine Committee were directed to to provide a proper vessel for him as soon as possible" A vessel was immediately purchased & named the Argo & a crew as soon enlisted, one of whom was claimants husband That he was one of the crew is proved by four witnesses. Daniel Pitney knew Warner well & testifies he enlisted early in the fall & was first mate & served according to his best recollection about 8 months. Barnard Eddy whose affidavit is now produced remembers

the vessel sailed on a cruise in the fall & will be seen by an order of the Council of War of Dec 11/1779 she was ready for that purpose But neither I do not the above order or the one in December following specify the time the cruise is to last - It is proved she did sail & took a prize for March 1, 1780 Congress voted to relinquish all the interest of the United States to the prize so taken to the officers & crew It further appears by an order of Congress August 28 1781 an order was made respecting some cannon "late belonging to the Ship Argo" - From this order it would seem the Argo was continued in commission until very near this period There are all the public orders I can find respecting the Argo If the "Marine Committee at Philadelphia" mentioned in the order of Dec 11/79 made any order, it is not in her power to ascertain - not knowing when their records are to be found I think however it may be fairly presumed that no length of time was specified as to the length of the cruise - from any record whatever, but that the Captain had liberty to use his own discretion

and cruise as long as he thought proper and certain it is from the evidence he cruised over 6 months - Hoping the evidence will be satisfactory I have to request a pension may be granted agreeably thereto -
I am respectfully your obt servt
Benja Couell
J L Edwards Esq

Rev
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 25849
Nancy Warner Wid. of Holliman Warner Seaman Rev. War
Act: March 3 d 1843
Index:—Vol. W , Page 313
[Arrangement of 1870.]